Harvey Weinstein‘s 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by a New York appeals court. The Associated Press reported on Thursday that New York’s highest court found the judge in Weinstein’s trial, which was a landmark moment in the #MeToo moment, had shown prejudice by allowing women to testify about allegations that were not part of the case. The court has …
Read More »Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat | Russia-Ukraine war
Chernihiv, Ukraine – Tamara was pregnant when she had to hide for three weeks in the ice-cold basement of her house in Chernihiv, a northern Ukrainian city. “When [Russian bomber] planes were above us, the only thing we could do was to pray,” she told Al Jazeera, recalling the war’s beginning in February 2022 that devastated her city and forced …
Read More »How Long Does It Take to Close a Mortgage? Timeline to Close
After months of searching and having several offers rejected, you’re finally under contract. Congrats! But how long will you have to wait until you can close on the sale? The current average is 45 days, which is down from an average of 58 days in Jan. 2021, according to ICE Mortgage Technology, Inc. (formerly Ellie Mae, the mortgage applications processor). …
Read More »Eufy X10 Pro Omni Review: Great Mopping and Decent AI Smarts
Like last year’s model, it also meets the TÜV Rheinland privacy and security certification. This is important, because it navigates via AI.See—a “visual recognition technology.” Basically, it uses a camera to steer around your house. It’s not upward-facing, and Eufy assures its customers that the photos are not stored in a server and are deleted before the next cleaning cycle. …
Read More »Humza Yousaf faces vote of no confidence after ending power sharing with Scottish Greens – UK politics live | Politics
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 …
Read More »Sophia Bush Is Queer and Happy
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 …
Read More »5 Ways for Seniors to Save Money on Life Insurance
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) …
Read More »Why I Always Repurchase This $10 Mascara with 43,100+ 5-Star Ratings
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 …
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