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Teacher Retirement System of Texas decreased its holdings in Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT – Free Report) by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 519,000 shares of the medical technology company’s stock after selling 14,525 shares during the quarter. Teacher [...]
Liberty Wealth Management LLC trimmed its position in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 3.5% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 20,817 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 747 shares during the period. Liberty Wealth Management [...]
Bessemer Group Inc. trimmed its position in Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS – Free Report) by 4.1% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,409,071 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 60,522 shares during the quarter. Bessemer [...]
Koss Olinger Consulting LLC decreased its stake in shares of Schwab US Large-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHX – Free Report) by 4.0% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 9,481,593 shares of the company’s stock after selling 392,491 shares during the period. Schwab US Large-Cap ETF comprises approximately 19.0% of Koss Olinger Consulting LLC’s [...]
Liberty Wealth Management LLC raised its position in SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPLG – Free Report) by 9.2% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 11,591 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 974 shares during the quarter. Liberty Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF were [...]
A former Chelsea star has advised the club on whom to sign next.
Expect an entertaining second day with seven matches on the slate. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on day two, including Belinda Bencic vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
Sector OverviewThe US stock market is exhibiting a bullish sentiment today, especially pronounced in the technology and consumer cyclical sectors. The tech sector is leading the charge, with Microsoft (MSFT) posting a significant gain of 1.80%, reflecting strong investor confidence in software infrastructure. Meanwhile, Semiconductor companies show robust performance, highlighted by a notable 1.96% rise in Nvidia (NVDA).Consumer cyclical stocks are also experiencing upward momentum, particularly with Tesla (TSLA) climbing 3.64% and Amazon (AMZN) advancing by 1.43%, signifying optimism in the auto manufacturing and internet retail spaces respectively.Market Mood and TrendsThe market mood today is largely positive, influenced by constructive economic indicators and optimism around tech and consumer cyclical sectors. Investors appear to be embracing risk, evident from the strong performance in growth stocks, particularly within technology and consumer-based businesses. This trend suggests potential for sustained bullishness, albeit cautious in light of upcoming economic data releases.However, not all sectors are basking in positivity. The consumer defensive sector is lagging, with Walmart (WMT) down by 0.75%, indicating potential caution or concerns about consumer spending stability in defensive sectors.Strategic RecommendationsGiven the current market dynamics, investors might consider increasing exposure to technology and consumer cyclical sectors, where growth potential appears resilient. Keeping an eye on tech giants like Microsoft and consumer leaders like Tesla could provide opportunities for capitalizing on upward trends.Additionally, attention should be paid to upcoming economic indicators that could impact sentiment—caution around defensive stocks may be warranted, and diversification remains key. Leverage the current momentum but stay informed through real-time data analysis to navigate potential volatility.For more insightful market updates and strategies, explore InvestingLive.com and stay ahead of the curve! 📈 This article was written by Itai Levitan at investinglive.com.
The USC Trojans will face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a much anticipated Big Ten clash in Lincoln, Nebraska this weekend. Southern Cal jumped back in the AP Top-25 poll this week, which doesn't bode well for Matt Rhule's team.
Apple has released a preview Swift SDK for Android, enabling developers to build native Android apps using Swift and share codebases with iOS. This fosters cross-platform efficiency, integrates with Android tools, and marks a historic interoperability shift. Challenges like performance remain, but it promises a unified mobile development future.
HBCU football in Week 9 gave us epic games, thrills, and concerns about top teams in the SWAC and MEAC.
Bayer’s Lynkuet, approved for treating moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause, targets two receptors key to temperature regulation. The once-daily pill came from Bayer’s 2020 acquisition of KaNDy Therapeutics.The post Bayer Menopause Drug Lands FDA Approval, Bringing Competition to an Astellas Product appeared first on MedCity News.
The gains reflected optimism that President Javier Milei’s win will shore up support from the Trump administration.
A top-20 national prospect in both football and basketball is visiting Nebraska this weekend.
Fermi’s stock fell below its IPO price last week but is bouncing back on positive comments from analysts and pacts with South Korean companies for its planned nuclear plants.
Argentina’s Bonds, Stocks, Currency Rally After Milei Victory The Wall Street JournalMilei scores historic win in Argentina midterms, tightens grip on Congress Fox NewsMilei Wins New Chance, and Tough Challenge, to Remake Argentina Bloomberg.comArgentina elections: Javier Milei and his 'chainsaw' austerity win big BBCMilei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington NPR
The post ClearBank to Join Circle’s Payments Network and Expand Stablecoin Access appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech NewsClearBank, a technology-enabled clearing bank, is making a major push into digital finance to expand stablecoin use and improve cross-border payments across Europe. Strategic Alliance Between ClearBank and Circle ClearBank has announced a strategic framework agreement with a subsidiary of Circle Internet Group, the stablecoin giant behind USDC and EURC. Through this partnership, the two ...
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Tronox Holdings plc (“Tronox” or “the Company”) (NYSE: TROX ) for violations of §§10(b)...
X, formerly Twitter, is retiring the twitter.com domain as part of its rebranding under Elon Musk, shifting to x.com. Users with hardware security keys or passkeys must re-enroll by November 10, 2025, to avoid account lockouts. This move highlights the challenges of migrating large-scale digital infrastructures.
Threads is launching a new feature called the “ghost post:” a post it will automatically archive after 24 hours. These posts will come in handy if you want to share a thought, but don’t want to keep it on your profile. It’s also a feature that users on X, formerly Twitter, have long requested, leading them [...]
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.89%. Currently, Gilead Sciences has a market capitalization of $149.13 billion. Buying $1000 In GILD: If ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a father and business owner, I thought there should be a way to lock a cell phone so you can still make calls but not get distracted by addictive apps, games, and social media," said an inventor, from Boise, Idaho, "so I invented the HOME...
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'Not Playing Games': Trump Responds To Putin Testing 'Invincible' Nuclear Cruise Missile Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday touted a successful test of his military's new "invincible" nuclear-capable cruise missile, which means a next step of actually deploying the doomsday weapon as part of Russia's strategic arsenal.Putin oversaw the test in a video released by the Kremlin while dressed in military fatigues, which included him ordering his top general to start preparing the Burevestnik missile for integration into active forces. "We need to determine the possible uses and begin preparing the infrastructure for deploying these weapons to our armed forces," Putin sated.President Donald Trump has reacted to the announcement in an early Monday statement, saying it is "not appropriate" amid ratcheting tensions between Moscow and Washington and as peace talks have stalled.Trump described that Putin should focus on ending the war with Ukraine rather than testing missiles. He was pressed on the issue by reporters on Air Force One regarding the nuclear test."They know we have a nuclear submarine, the greatest in the world, right off their shores," Trump posited in response. "We don’t need to go 8,000 miles. Putin ought to end the war — a war that should’ve taken one week is now in its fourth year," he continued. "That's what he ought to do instead of testing missiles."But he also noted of the US military, "We test missiles all the time." He said this to perhaps downplay the seriousness of the event in the exchange with reporters:"They are not playing games with us. We are not playing games with them either. We test missiles all the time," he said.While Russia first disclosed the test on Sunday, it actually took place on October 21 according to the Kremlin announcement.Russia conducts test of new 'invincible' nuclear-capable cruise missile https://t.co/dcM93yJGBG pic.twitter.com/zuW95DETGk— New York Post (@nypost) October 26, 2025Citing Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, Russian media describes:The missile completed a multi-hour flight that covered 14,000km, though he stressed that this is not the range limit for the Burevestnik.“The technical characteristics of the Burevestnik missile make it capable of striking highly protected targets at any distance with guaranteed accuracy,” Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov stated.“During the test flight, the missile successfully performed all designated vertical and horizontal maneuvers, demonstrating its strong ability to evade anti-missile and air defense systems.”Below: audio of the Trump exchange with reporters...Reporter asks Trump about Russia testing a missile with 8,000-mile range.Trump:They know we have a nuclear submarine, the greatest in the world, right off their shores. We don’t need to go 8,000 miles.Putin ought to end the war — a war that should’ve taken one week is now... pic.twitter.com/Yp14K4i1f8— Clash Report (@clashreport) October 27, 2025Gen. Gerasimov additionally described that no other nation in the world has such a 'unique' weapon which is practically invincible. "It is undetectable by conventional radar and can only be tracked by specialized spacecraft during the launch and acceleration phases," Russian media has additionally claimed.The Burevestnik project was first publicly disclosed during initial development by President Putin in 2018, when he said that a one-of-a-kind weapon with unlimited range and extreme maneuverability was being worked on. Tyler DurdenMon, 10/27/2025 - 10:45
Next-gen Xbox reportedly removing paywall.After offering online free of charge on PS3, the fact that access to multiplayer servers was tied into Sony's subscription service PS Plus upon the launch of the PS4 was always a quiet but contentious topic.The debate effectively died out after a few years, but it may soon flare up again, as it's been reported the next Xbox will drop the paywall for online multiplayer on Xbox Live. This would leave PS6 as the only next-gen console still charging for access, via PS Plus Essential.Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Japan launches the world’s first fully convertible yen-backed stablecoin JPYC, signaling a major shift in global finance and digital currency regulation.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report issued on Saturday. Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. William Blair reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Friday, [...]
Australia's ACCC is suing Microsoft for misleading up to 2.7 million consumers by bundling AI tool Copilot into Microsoft 365 subscriptions without disclosing cheaper non-AI options, leading to overpayments. Microsoft defends its transparent pricing. A guilty verdict could impose hefty fines and reshape global AI marketing practices.
A cyber breach at Collins Aerospace, a supplier for Dublin and Cork airports, exposed boarding pass data for potentially millions of passengers in August 2025, linked to the Everest ransomware group. This incident highlights aviation supply chain vulnerabilities and underscores the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect global travel infrastructure.
Austin-based startup Ladder has integrated AI-powered nutrition tracking into its strength-training app, allowing users to photo-log meals for automatic macronutrient analysis and personalized dietary insights. Announced on October 27, 2025, this feature enhances holistic fitness by linking workouts with fueling strategies, potentially boosting user retention in a competitive digital health market.
Second Consecutive Nomination in Credit/Debit Payment Solutions Category HOUSTON, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FINBOA, Inc., a leader in compliance process automation for financial institutions, has been named a finalist in the Class of 2025 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards in the...
Today's computers store information in magnetic hard drives, keeping files safe even when the device is powered off. But to run programs and process information, computers rely on electricity. Each calculation requires a transfer of information between the electric and magnetic systems. This back-and-forth is a major bottleneck in the speed of modern computing.
A strong data strategy is essential for government agencies aiming to harness artificial intelligence for cyber defense, said Matthew McFadden, vice president of cyber at General Dynamics Information Technology, in an opinion piece Government Executive published Thursday. He noted that the effectiveness of AI tools depends not only on their algorithms but on the quality [...]
A new study analyzing historical photographs taken by the Palomar Observatory between 1949 and 1957 has detected several mysterious bright spots in the sky. These transient objects, captured on film before the first satellites were ever launched, appear to have occurred on dates that strongly correlated with nuclear weapons tests.
Critical Consensus Bug Found in Geth Versions v1.4.19 and v1.5.2: Urgent Security Notice The Ethereum community was shaken with the discovery of a severe consensus bug in specific versions of Geth, the most widely used Ethereum client. This flaw, found in Geth versions v1.4.19 and v1.5.2, poses an urgent risk to network stability and security. [...]
Researchers from UNIST, Seoul National University (SNU), and POSTECH have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the degradation mechanisms of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), a promising technology for next-generation electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage.
Intellia Therapeutics will find it challenging to survive now that its CRISPR gene-editing treatment has been tied to severe, potentially fatal, liver toxicity.
Metagenomics is the study of all organisms present in a particular environment, such as soil, water, or the human body. A key part of metagenomic analysis is understanding what species are present (classification), how much of each there is (abundance), and the function of the microorganisms present.
Topological insulators could form the basis for revolutionary electronic components. However, as they generally only function at very low temperatures, their practical application has been severely limited to date. Researchers at the University of Würzburg have now developed a topological insulator that also works at higher temperatures. Their results are published in Science Advances.
Balancing stiffness, strength, and toughness in thermosetting polyimide films has long challenged materials scientists. In this study, researchers combined machine learning with a materials-genome framework to rapidly predict and optimize these competing properties. By defining polymer substructures as molecular "genes," they screened more than 1,700 phenylethynyl-terminated polyimide candidates and identified one formulation, PPI-TB, with simultaneously high Young's modulus, tensile strength, and elongation at break. The model's predictions were confirmed by molecular dynamics simulations and laboratory testing. This integrated strategy drastically shortens development cycles and provides a cost-effective, data-driven pathway for designing high-performance polymer films.
Researchers at Kyushu University have found that rising CO2 levels in our atmosphere could lead to future disruptions in shortwave radio communications, including systems used for air traffic control, maritime communication, and radio broadcasting.
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) DENVER, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fungushead, a microscopy and mycology education company, today announced two key initiatives - the launch of its Angel's ...
Researchers at Stockholm University's Nordita uncovered fleeting light flashes on 1950s astronomical plates, correlating statistically with Cold War nuclear tests and UAP sightings. The VASCO project suggests anthropogenic causes like atmospheric interference from blasts or military experiments. This challenges historical data integrity and informs modern UAP investigations.
The warming of the world's oceans caused by climate change helped double Hurricane Melissa 's wind speed in less than 24 hours over the weekend, climate...
Scientists look to genetics to explain why GLP-1 drugs work for some people but not for others
A research team has presented a design strategy for precisely controlling polarity, the key property of triboelectric energy-harvesting materials. The key to this study lies in structurally tuning the polarity direction through polymer electrolytes, achieving enhanced long-term durability.
Fermi Inc. has signed deals to begin production of four big nuclear-power reactors that would be used for a private data center grid campus in the Texas Panhandle.
Helical Fusion achieves world-first test of a superconducting coil, marking a key step toward commercial nuclear fusion.
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have harnessed a powerful supercomputer, normally used by astronomers and physicists to study the universe, to develop a new machine learning model which can help translate the language of proteins.
How bad-faith arguments sow doubt by weaponizing scientific humility.
A team that includes Professor Pranav Soman will study how hesperidin from citrus improves bone treatment with fewer side effects.The post Researchers Earn NIH Grant to Study Citrus Compound for Bone Regeneration appeared first on Syracuse University Today.
The Utah Mammoth extended their winning streak to seven games with a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night, but this one could’ve gone either way.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the Toronto Blue Jays at home for three consecutive World Series games starting Monday. The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1. Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young winner, will start for the Blue Jays. The 41-year-old...
Brian Kelly drove away from the LSU Football facility for the final time on Sunday.
Visitors to Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field will now be greeted by the artwork of Arkansas Tech University faculty member Neal Harrington following a ribbon cutting held Oct. 23 dedicating his commissioned piece "Arkansas As Home."
HBO Max is once again raising the cost of streaming. Warner Bros. Discovery, the platform’s parent company, announced Tuesday that all HBO Max plans are increasing in price, marking the service’s third hike in three years. According to Variety, the changes are effective immediately for new subscribers. Here’s how the new pricing breaks down: Annual [...]
As the Pittsburgh Steelers battle to extend their lead atop the AFC North, reports are coming out that the team is entertaining some depth at a position of intrigue.
Marigold has announced two big shows, Summer Destiny and Grand Destiny, for august and October of next year.The post Marigold Announces Grand Destiny & Summer Destiny Shows For Next Year appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results.
After going down 16-7, the Packers have come back to take the lead over the Steelers to begin the fourth quarter.
The Orioles became the latest team to fill a managerial vacancy, as reports indicate that Craig Albernaz will take over as manager. Albernaz comes to Baltimore with both Minor League managerial experience, as well as experience on a Major League bench.
Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II missed the second half against Dallas on Sunday with a shoulder injury. After a 44-24 win over the Cowboys, Broncos coach Sean...
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The actor hit the catwalk at Vogue World wearing a striking custom look by Diotima.
(MENAFN - PR Newswire) LYSAKER, Norway, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The shares in Aker BP ASA (OSE: AKRBP) (OTCQX: AKRBF ) will be traded ex dividend USD 0.63 (NOK 6.33194) per share as from ...
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushed for two touchdowns Sunday, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Walter Payton for fifth place all-time in NFL history.
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(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Monday that a commercial agreement with Washington is assured after direct talks with President Donald Trump at Malaysia's hosting of ...
Officials signal that trade deal is close as Trump and Xi prepare to meet for the first time since 2019.
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mRNA Vaccine For Birth Defects Didn't Work Well, Won't Be Continued: Moderna Moderna - which has been around less than 10 years and 'somehow' convinced the government to mandate their mRNA jabs for hundreds of millions of Americans to participate in normal life during the pandemic - announced this week that its vaccine for birth defects did not perform well in a clinical trial, so they're scrapping it. A sign marks the headquarters of vaccine maker Moderna in Cambridge, Mass., on April 28, 2022. Brian Snyder/ReutersThe company's mRNA vaccine for cytomegalovirus (CMV) did not meet the primary efficacy endpoint in preventing CMV infection in healthy females of childbearing age (16-40) in a phase 3 randomized trial involving around 7,500 women. Pregnant mothers can pass CMV to their babies - with about 1 in every 200 born with CMV and around 20% of babies who contract it suffering from birth defects or long term health problems, including hearing loss. As the Epoch Times notes further, Moderna’s CMV vaccine utilizes messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology, just like its only approved shots, which target COVID-19.Moderna executives said in January that the trial for the CMV vaccine, mRNA-1647, needed to keep going because interim results did not show enough efficacy, but expressed optimism that the shot would ultimately be successful, noting it could be the first such vaccine on the market because no others exist as of yet.The efficacy of the shot turned out to be between 6 percent and 23 percent, depending on the case definition.“We are clearly disappointed by the failure to prevent primary infection because it means there is still no vaccine for the prevention of congenital CMV despite the many decades of work by the field,” Dr. Stephen Hoge, Moderna’s president, said in a statement.The company has decided to discontinue its CMV program.Moderna said that the vaccine was “generally well-tolerated ... with a safety profile consistent with earlier studies.” It will continue studying mRNA-1647 in bone marrow transplant patients.“CMV does cause significant disease in other contexts, including reactivation of the latent virus in those undergoing bone marrow transplantation, and we will continue to explore the potential of mRNA-1647 to suppress disease associated with reactivation in those high-risk patients through our ongoing Phase 2 study,” Hoge said.That study started in 2023 and is scheduled to be completed in 2026. About 224 people were set to receive the vaccine or placebo after ceasing prophylactic treatment for CMV, including the drug letermovir.Moderna said its 2025 financial outbreak is not expected to be impacted by the trial failure.“Moderna anticipated minimal initial revenue contribution from mRNA-1647 given necessary investments in market building and launch,” it stated.Moderna still expects to break even in 2028. Tyler DurdenSun, 10/26/2025 - 22:45
Asia-Pacific markets traded higher on Monday after China and the United States reached a framework deal on crucial trade issues, with US President Donald Trump voicing his optimism for a "good" deal w...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling American economic growth, though its effect on employment is limited. That’s according to a recent report from the Bank of America (BofA) Institute, which finds that AI-related capital expenditures, especially in software and computing, were key...
An HSBC unit will now pursue a second appeal before the Luxembourg Court of Appeal
The National Pension Service (NPS) has estimated potential losses of about 900 billion won ($630 million) from its investment in MBK Partners-owned retailer Homeplus Co. and pledged tighter oversight in the selection of external managers and the monitoring of fund managers' operations.Homeplus, which entered court-led restructuring in March, is frequently cited in South Korea's political and labor circles as a case of profit-driven management by buyout firms, prioritizing short-term gains over long-term business growth.“We invested 612.1 billion won (in Homeplus) including equity, and have so far recovered 313.1 billion won,” Kim Tae-hyun, chairman of the South Korean pension scheme, said at an annual audit by the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee audit on Friday.“The fair-value estimate of what remains to be collected is around 900 billion won. Considering the current status (of Homeplus) in the corporate rehabilitation process, recovery remains uncertain," he added.NPS has invested 612.1 billion won in Homeplus, including 582.6 billion won through redeemable convertible preferred shares (RCPS), to back MBK's 7.2-trillion-won acquisition of the retailer from Tesco in 2015.SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OVER ASSET SALESAsked whether NPS would reconsider its private equity investment approach, Kim said the fund will strengthen evaluation standards of general partners, or external investment managers.“When selecting fund managers, we will set the evaluation criteria based on whether past profits were generated by selling assets or by growing the business," he told lawmakers.Baek Hye-ryun, a lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party, criticised the NPS of entrusting citizens’ retirement money to “a predatory private-equity fund,” referring to its new mandate awarded to MBK in February.In September, MBK issued a public apology over the financial crunch at Homeplus, saying it failed to fulfill its social responsibility for the South Korean hypermarket chain. It marked an unprecedented move for the private equity firm in the country.Meanwhile, the NPS chairman signaled a potential shift toward higher domestic equity exposure, citing the recent pension reform that raises contribution rates and delays projected fund depletion. “It’s time to reassess our domestic equity allocation,” he said.But he cautioned that any adjustment must account for the possibility that the absolute investment volume could still rise, even if the proportion of equities declines. By Gyeong-Jin [email protected] Kim edited this article.
Eric Lee / Getty ImagesKey MAGA voices are turning on Donald Trump’s acting administrator of NASA as a right-wing race to run the space agency intensifies.Sean Duffy, a former The Real World star, was appointed the Secretary of Transportation in January and has been doing double duty as the acting administrator of NASA since July.While Duffy reportedly wants keep his job and fold NASA into the Department of Transportation, according to the Wall Street Journal, another player has re-entered the power struggle, with some influential MAGA support.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Here’s a list of every designer, every original costume, and every musical moment that walked down the Paramount Lot runway.
Despite myriad changes at parent company Paramount Skydance, Jon Stewart is hoping to remain as the linchpin of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. The political comedian talked of his plans with The New Yorker‘s David Remnick during the legacy magazine’s festival in the city, which concludes today. When the editor questioned if Stewart will opt [...]
Malian authorities have suspended classes in schools and universities due to fuel shortages
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A trade deal between the United States and China is drawing closer, officials from the world’s two largest economies said Sunday as they reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping...
What does it say that a Warren Zevon tribute concert Friday night featured more than 30 songs, was performed by well over 50 musicians, and stretched nearly to four hours in the end ... and still felt skimpy? It says that some of us are just a little too greedy, 22 years after the honoree’s [...]
Xbox Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says more Switch 2 and PS5 games are on the way, which seems to reiterate his 'no red lines' exclusivity-breaking strategy.Continue reading at TweakTown
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New research shows that the rise of Sumer was deeply tied to the tidal and sedimentary dynamics of ancient Mesopotamia. Early communities harnessed predictable tides for irrigation, but when deltas cut off the Gulf’s tides, they faced crisis and reinvented their society. This interplay of environment and culture shaped Sumer’s myths, politics, and innovations, marking the dawn of civilization.
Italian model Bianca Balti hits the Vogue World 2025: Hollywood runway in the dress that Lady Jessica dons for her arrival on the desert planet, Arrakis.
HD Hyundai hosts Future Tech Forum in Gyeongju on the 27th, the first official session for APEC 2025 Korea Chairman Chung emphasized the need for shipbuilding innovation; inviting partnering companies as speakers Forum covered issues on next-generation defense technologies, AI and digital...
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Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry tells CNBC's JP Ong that while Malaysia has restrictions on raw rare earths sales, it is not curbing exports of processed rare earths and will not limit investments in the supply chain of the critical minerals.
Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza, the state’s chief fiscal and accountability officer, welcomed Thursday’s announcement by Moody’s Ratings agency of the state’s 10th credit rating upgrade in recent years.
A report says at least 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups remain worldwide and face growing threats from logging, mining, missionaries and organized crime
Home Depot faces structural growth limitations and trades below its 2021 peak. Read why I rate HD stock Hold and suggest investors look elsewhere.
Ten people go on trial in Paris on Monday for sexist cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case sparked by unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady for years by some in France and beyond. The trial comes after she and President Emmanuel Macron filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States [...]The post Ten people to stand trial over online harassment of French first lady appeared first on Digital Journal.
Washington is in a standoff and the chips are down — with the government shuttered for weeks, federal workers stuck in limbo and millions who rely on health insurance subsidies scared of losing the shirt off their backs. Behind the scenes, it’s not just about budgets — it’s about who’s winning the blame game. Democrats [...]The post US shutdown poker: Which side has the winning hand? appeared first on Digital Journal.
Held inside a notorious prison among some of California’s most dangerous felons, the San Quentin Film Festival is not your typical Hollywood affair. Red-carpet interviews take place just yards (meters) away from a now dormant execution chamber where hundreds of death-row inmates met grisly ends. Convicted murderers sit alongside famous actors and journalists, applauding films [...]The post Prison film fest brings Hollywood and healing to US jailhouse appeared first on Digital Journal.
He was the subject of the 2021 documentary 'The Most Beautiful Boy in the World,' a quote about him from Luchino Visconti, his Italian director on the film.
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UniPin, the leading digital entertainment enabler in Southeast Asia and India, hosted a seminar in Seoul titled "Expanding Beyond Borders: Real-Life Insights to Grow Your Business in SEA & India" on October 23 in Gangnam, South Korea. The...