Humza Yousaf’s press conference – summary and analysis Here are the main lines from what Humza Yousaf said at his news conference. But what the reporters were saying was probably just as interesting too. One of the reasons why I often report press conferences in full, covering the questions as much as the answers, is because from the questions you …
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Sophia Bush doesn’t love the idea that she has to officially “come out” in 2024. But just in case you’re wondering, yes, she does consider herself queer—and she couldn’t be more proud. In a powerful and honest essay written by the actor for her Glamour April 2024 cover story, Bush details her journey for the first time, saying that she’s …
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When it comes to life insurance, the golden years are all about finding that sweet spot between ensuring ample financial protection for your loved ones and not letting the premiums drain your retirement savings. Yes, it’s a bit of a balancing act, but who says you can’t master it with a few smart moves? Let’s walk through five thoughtful strategies …
Read More »Threads hits 150 million active users, adds option to archive posts
Despite constant mockery from X owner Elon Musk, Threads is growing. According to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who shared the news during Meta’s most recent earnings call, Threads now has more than 150 million monthly active users. That’s a pretty big increase from February, when Threads (also according to Zuckerberg) had 130 million monthly users. The app first passed 100 …
Read More »Here’s What Was Wrong With Meta’s Q1 Earnings Report
Shares of Facebook parent Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) were hammered during after-hours trading on Wednesday, sliding more than 16% at one point. The big pullback in the stock price came after the company released its first-quarter earnings report. Interestingly, the social media specialist‘s report actually included some pretty upbeat data about Q1 itself. Revenue and earnings per share (EPS), for …
Read More »Colombian Singer Elsa y Elmar Welcomes Our Multitudes
Despite how much it changed her worldview, Elsa’s distaste for order reared its head again at the end of those three years when she dropped out of college. It’s not a regrettable decision. Soon after, she recorded her first studio album, Rey, released in 2015 through Stereo Global. Then in 2019, freshly living in Mexico City, she released Eres Diamante, …
Read More »Donald Trump’s hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump, with attorney Todd Blanche, walks toward the press to speak at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 23. Yuki Iwamura/Pool/Getty Images While Donald Trump attends his hush money criminal trial in Manhattan, the Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday ahead of another case that the former president is facing. The Supreme Court will …
Read More »Meta could face further squeeze on surveillance ads model in EU
Meta’s tracking ads business could be facing further legal blows in the European Union: An influential advisor to the bloc’s top court affirmed Thursday that the region’s privacy laws limits on how long people’s data can be used for targeted advertising. In the non-legally binding opinion, Advocate General Athanasios Rantos said use of personal data for advertising must be limited. …
Read More »26 Travel Products You’ll Honestly Be Mad You Didn’t Know About Before Now
Check out a TikTok of the Airplane Pockets tray table cover in action. Airplane Pockets is a small business that specializes in sanitary, portable travel organization products. I used this on a roundtrip from NYC to Tokyo, both with connecting flights in Canada, and cannot sing its praises enough. It fit all four of the different tray tables I used …
Read More »Contact Levi & Korsinsky by May 21, 2024 Deadline to Join Class Action Against Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.(SHLS)
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 24, 2024 / If you suffered a loss on your Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHLS) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or call (212) 363-7500 to speak to …
Read More »Morning Report — New legal problems for Trumpworld in Arizona
Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter Today, former President Trump will present the Supreme Court with a …
Read More »The next big game from Clash of Clans developer Supercell launches in May
Supercell doesn’t release a lot of games, but the studio’s mobile releases tend to be big hits. Think Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, and Clash Royale. Now, the developer is gearing up for its next major release: Squad Busters, which will be out globally on both Android and iOS on May 29th. It’s a competitive multiplayer game, but one on …
Read More »Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Nvidia To Buy Two AI Startups
J Studios Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Nvidia (NVDA) to buy two Israeli startups aiming to run AI models more cheaply. (00:25) META earnings call: More spending on AI ahead before payoff. (01:14) Microsoft-backed Rubrik (RBRK) prices IPO at $32/shr, above indicated range. (02:32) This is an abridged transcript of the podcast. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) …
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Why I Love the L’Oreal Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara There’s so much to love about this mascara. For starters, the price is unbeatable. While I love luxury beauty, nothing is more exciting than finding a drugstore product that works just as well as the high-end stuff. That’s why this mascara is so amazing, especially if you’re balling on a budget. …
Read More »US bans TikTok owner ByteDance, will prohibit app in US unless it is sold
Getty Images | Chesnot The Senate last night approved a bill that orders TikTok owner ByteDance to sell the company within 270 days or lose access to the US market. The House had already passed the bill, and President Biden signed it into law today. The “Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” was approved as part of a …
Read More »How to Buy Chinese Yuan
As the Chinese economy becomes a more dominant player in international trade and the yuan continues to gain more acceptance, more and more investors are looking for ways to obtain exposure to the Chinese currency. The yuan may no longer be officially pegged to the dollar. However, its value is still carefully managed within a range. The currency has been …
Read More »Tales of the Empire’s First Clip Gives General Grievous a Bit of Menace Back
When we first met General Grievous 20 years ago this month in Genndy Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars microseries, it gave him an immediate, chilling presence. But then Revenge of the Sith, and with it the Clone Wars 3DCG series, constrained what could be done with the character. Grievous took on the air of a Saturday morning cartoon villain—twirling lightsabers rather than …
Read More »Robyn Hitchcock to Publish Memoir
Robyn Hitchcock has announced a memoir, 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left. The cult singer-songwriter and bandleader of the Soft Boys and the Egyptians chronicles a 12-month span of his early adolescence in the book, documenting his alienating move to a new school and subsequent obsessions with the Beatles, Brian Eno, Jimi Hendrix, and many more. …
Read More »In Court, Donald Trump Is a Loser—and Alone
If you were a rioter at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, you may have felt the whole world was with you—or the part of the world that supported what you did. President Trump himself had urged you to march to the Capitol Building. A crowd walked alongside you down Pennsylvania Avenue. People chanted with you about attacking …
Read More »Meta stock slides over 12% after second quarter outlook disappoints
Meta (META) reported its first quarter earnings on Wednesday, and while it beat analysts’ expectations on the top and bottom lines, a disappointing Q2 forecast sent shares of the social media giant plummeting almost 13% in pre-market trading Thursday. Meta says it will see second quarter revenue between $36.5 billion and $39 billion, falling short of midpoint estimates of $38.24 …
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