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The National Association of Broadcasters and Curtis LeGeyt have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him as CEO of the organization through 2029, NAB joint board chair Perry Sook announced Tuesday. LeGeyt has been with NAB for more than a decade. “NAB and its members are thrilled to have Curtis LeGeyt leading our advocacy efforts in Washington and …

Many people see a lot of value in a Costco membership, which explains why an impressive 73 million people now have one. But whether you’re new to Costco or have been a member for years, knowing the ins and outs of the store could lead to huge savings. Here are three Costco secrets that could benefit you financially. 1. The …

In the litany of lies and half-truths told by George Santos in a fanciful journey in which he was first elected to and then expelled from Congress, the one he told about his nascent campaign for a different House seat on Long Island was not exactly a lie. It just wasn’t true for very long. Less than seven weeks after …

We all want to make greener choices, but shopping for sustainable tech products isn’t quite as easy as choosing greener fashion or furniture, partly because high-performance second-hand tech is almost impossible to come by.   Dell and Intel have set out to change that with their Advancing Sustainability action plan, which aims to drive sustainability across the entire product lifecycle. Part …

First, artificial intelligence (AI) came for our jobs. Now, it’s coming for our beauty standards by way of AI “content creators.” Solely digital renderings and not real people, AI-generated influencers have become influencers, brand ambassadors, and digital creators, amassing thousands of dollars in revenue through subscription-based content. Apparently, the next natural step was an AI beauty pageant. Yes, really: Creator …

(Bloomberg) — A rally in tech heavyweights lifted the broader stock market, with the group’s high-stakes earnings seen by Wall Street investors as a major test of the bull run in equities. Most Read from Bloomberg In late hours, Tesla Inc. soared as the electric-vehicle giant said it will accelerate the launch of more-affordable models — and chief Elon Musk …

House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., sent a scathing letter to top Biden officials about the ongoing anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, demanding federal intervention to protect Jewish students. In a letter dated Tuesday, Stefanik wrote to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland. The New York congresswoman did not mince words …

Tesla profits fell 55% to $1.13 billion in the first quarter from the same year-ago period as a protracted EV price-cutting strategy and “several unforeseen challenges” cut into the automaker’s bottom line. Tesla reported revenue of $21.3 billion in the first quarter, a 9% drop from the first quarter of 2023. Analysts polled by Yahoo Finance expected earnings of $0.51 per …

To dismiss Tashi as the Big Bad of this story does a disservice to the dimension the character is given. Sure, she’s the villain in the traditional sense, an antagonist sparring with Patrick, also brash and wicked in his own way, and toying with Art, a softer lover boy who’s down bad and content with his life as Tashi’s husband …

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign was repeatedly aided by the National Enquirer, which squelched potentially damaging stories about him and pumped out articles pummeling his rivals, the former boss of the supermarket tabloid testified Tuesday during the ex-president’s trial on charges of falsifying business records. Trump, the first former U.S. president to face a criminal trial, spent …

WHITEFISH, MT / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2024 / Love Monday, which takes the guesswork out of content creation and social media strategy, has launched two online courses for individuals and organizations that are ready to take their social media game to the next level. The classes, led by Love Monday’s CEO Hope Kauffman, show attendees how to run their …

At this point, it’s safe to say that Jabra makes some of the most reliable earbuds you can buy, especially for the price. The Jabra Elite 5, like the company’s prior midrange models, are good example of a pair that checks all the right boxes, offering up ANC, multipoint, and a host of other welcome features at a competitive price …

Promising review: “These vines are perfect for adding a pop of greenery to any room. They drape nicely over curtain rods and are easy to hang. I like that they come bound with a little bread tie so they are not tangled. They arrive in a ziplock plastic bag, which you could also use for storage. They do smell bad …

Andrii Yalanskyi/iStock via Getty Images Tesla Is Struggling The hype surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) is cooling down. While EV sales soared in 2021 and 2022, there are multiple examples of that growth slowing significantly. Some analysts point to a substantial decline in EV stock prices, with certain companies experiencing serious revenue declines in the past year. This could indicate a …

Major General Aharon Haliva acknowledged failure to warn of the October 7 attack. More than six months after Hamas carried out an assault on southern Israel, the Israeli military intelligence chief has resigned. In his resignation letter, Major General Aharon Haliva noted that authority comes with responsibility – and acknowledged the military intelligence directorate under his command had failed to …

American Express offers a simple CD with decent rates <img src=' alt=' RichVintage / Getty Images ‘ title=”Woman working on her Finances at Home on her Smart Phone”> RichVintage / Getty Images Fact checked by Michael Rosenston American Express CD Rates Although American Express is primarily known for its credit cards and charge cards, it also has several savings options, …

Blake Shelton doesn’t regret his sweet escape from The Voice.  In fact, the “God’s Country” singer shared that he has no plans to return to the singing competition series as a judge, saying that the “chapter is closed.” “I did 23 seasons of the show and I enjoyed it,” Blake exclusively told E! News at the April 22 opening of his …

Humanitarian groups have called for new safe routes to Britain after five people died trying to cross the Channel within hours of ministers passing the controversial Rwanda bill. A child and four adults drowned on Tuesday while trying to reach the UK in a boat from Wimereux, in France. More than 110 people were said to have been on board …

Image: Mondo At over 13 inches tall, Mondo’s take on Bane as he appears in Batman: The Animated Series will lend plenty of charismatic villainy to your toy shelf. He comes with swappable facial expressions and hands, with options increased if you go for the deluxe version. The artists who worked on Bane are Danny Haas (packaging art), Tom Rozejowski …