30 years after the release of “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” the cult classic from director Stephan Elliott is getting a sequel. Original trio of stars Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving will return to their roles for the new film. Elliott will return as director, writer and producer, and is seeking a producing partner for …
Read More »Allegations against ex-Tory MP Mark Menzies referred to Lancashire police | Conservatives
Allegations that the MP Mark Menzies misused campaign funds have been referred to Lancashire police. The force said it was reviewing the available information after receiving a letter “detailing concerns around this matter”. The PA news agency understands that the Labour party chair, Anneliese Dodds, wrote to Lancashire police calling for an investigation into the allegations about Menzies. The Fylde …
Read More »Why Semiconductor Stocks Were Smacked Down Today
The high-flying sector caught a bit of gloom at the end of the week due to several discouraging developments. As the trading week came to a close, investors were feeling rather downbeat about the semiconductor industry. Many stocks in the sector had been flying high on the great promise of artificial intelligence (AI) boosting their results. However, some sour notes …
Read More »Chucky Fans Now Have to Wait a Week Before Streaming New Episodes on Peacock
Image: SyFy If you excitedly went to Peacock on Thursday to watch the latest episode of Chucky, only to find it was not yet available to stream—and then screamed with the wrong kind of horror—you are not alone among the killer doll’s legions of fans. Working on Guy’s Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Up until this week, episodes of …
Read More »Why Meta Platforms Stock Flopped on Friday
One of the more useful functions of Meta Platforms‘s (NASDAQ: META) core Facebook site is its messaging service. So it wasn’t surprising that the company’s share price fell on news that its messaging will no longer be available as a stand-alone app in a top mobile marketplace in China. Meta’s stock closed Friday more than 4% down in price, which …
Read More »49 Best Mother’s Day Gifts From Sons That Show You Care 2024
We like to joke that the best Mother’s Day gift a son can give is a phone call, but if you really want to go the extra mile and show your mom you care, we polled the mamas in our lives to find out what they’re really hoping for come May 12. Splurges in the form of silk pillow cases …
Read More »Finally, someone used Pareto’s economic theories to find the best Mario Kart 8 racer
Who hasn’t spent sleepless nights pondering what would happen if we applied Vilfredo Pareto’s (the early 20th-century Italian economist) theories to Mario, the Mushroom Kingdom’s Italian high-jump champion and part-time elephant cosplayer? Data scientist Antoine Mayerowitz, PhD, tackled that age-old question, and the resulting work provides an objective way to tell us the best Mario Kart 8 racer combinations. Hint: …
Read More »Rick Santorum Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Rick Santorum, former Pennsylvania congressman. Birth date: May 10, 1958 Birth place: Winchester, Virginia Birth name: Richard John Santorum Father: Aldo Santorum, a psychologist Mother: Catherine (Dughi) Santorum, a nurse Marriage: Karen (Garver) Santorum (1990-present) Children: Isabella, 2008; Patrick, 2001; Peter, 1999; Sarah, 1998; Gabriel, born and died in 1996; Daniel, …
Read More »9 Best Cleansers For Oily Skin According To Experts
“Oily skin often leads to breakouts — something I know very well. This is the only cleanser that tackles both concerns without completely decimating my skin barrier. It contains alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) including lactic acid, which exfoliates the surface of the skin, and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) — namely salicylic acid, which gets deep inside the pores and breaks …
Read More »The Chemours Company Sued for Securities Law Violations – Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky for More Information – CC
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 18, 2024 / If you suffered a loss on your The Chemours Company (NYSE:CC) 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 our …
Read More »2024 tax refund: Smart ways to spend your check, according to experts
(NEXSTAR) – If you beat the tax filing deadline and managed to get a refund as well, you may be wondering what to do with the sudden influx of cash. The average refund in 2024 was $3,011, according to the IRS, up from $2,878 the year before – but should that money go to paying down debt, investing or maybe …
Read More »Sony’s new TVs take Mini-LED to the max: Here’s what you should know
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sony launched its new TV and soundbar lineup April 17 with the tagline “Cinema is coming home.” But a month earlier, they invited me to travel far from home—from the East Coast to Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif.—for a …
Read More »Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call April 19, 2024 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Miles Pondelik – Director of IR & Corporate DevelopmentKenneth Vecchione – President & CEODale Gibbons – CFOTimothy Bruckner – Chief Banking Officer Conference Call Participants Jared Shaw – BarclaysCasey Haire – JefferiesSteven Alexopoulos – J.P. MorganChris McGratty – KBWBernard Von Gizycki – Deutsche …
Read More »24 Wholesome Tweets That Made Me Feel Better Than Therapy Ever Did
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Read More »Netflix doc accused of using AI to manipulate true crime story
Enlarge / A cropped image showing Raw TV’s poster for the Netflix documentary What Jennifer Did, which features a long front tooth that leads critics to believe it was AI-generated. An executive producer of the Netflix hit What Jennifer Did has responded to accusations that the true crime documentary used AI images when depicting Jennifer Pan, a woman currently imprisoned …
Read More »Third Federal CD Rates: April 2024
<img src=' alt=' JohnnyGreig / Getty Images ‘ title=”Financial advisor meeting with couple about CD rates”> JohnnyGreig / Getty Images Fact checked by Michael RosenstonReviewed by Michael J Boyle First opened in 1938, today Third Federal Savings & Loan operates in 25 states and Washington D.C. Along with traditional banking products such as home loans, bank accounts, and retirement accounts, …
Read More »Does the future of boxing lie in humans versus robots? Possibly
Boxing: thinking outside From time to time, the sport of boxing changes its rules. But for the most part, it still requires that each participant in a match be both human and alive. (Exceptions do occasionally pop up – kangaroos are the heavyweight exemplars.) Joseph Lee at Flinders University in Australia has explored a way to expand boxing’s rigid traditions. …
Read More »Mark Zuckerberg Reacts to His Photoshopped Thirst Trap Photo
Mark Zuckerberg clearly needs a new profile picture on Facebook. The Meta CEO found himself at the center of an epic Photoshopping moment when an allegedly “new” photo of the 38-year-old made its way around the internet. The image—taken from Mark’s April 18 Instagram Reel about the release of Meta AI—showed the Facebook founder sporting a ginger beard to match his famously red hair. The …
Read More »New York AG Asks Judge to Reject Trump’s $175 Million Bond
The New York Attorney General’s office has asked the judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud case to reject the $175 million bond he obtained to stave off even steeper fines. In a 26-page filing signed by Attorney General Letitia James, lawyers for the state argued that Trump, the Trump Organization, and its top executives had failed to prove that the …
Read More »3 Reasons Hybrid Cars Are Worth the Investment
Electric cars are the future, so I signed on to finance my 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid last month. Hybrids aren’t EVs, but right now? They’re perfect. There are good reasons to invest in a hybrid car, even at a time when Tesla Model 3s are becoming price-competitive with some hybrids. It boils down to timing. Right now, EVs are going …
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