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The FADER: The People’s Joker first came about as a response to the 2019 Joker. How did you feel when you first saw that movie? Honestly, I was so excited to see Joker ahead of the release just because of how people were talking about it [as if] the bombs were going to start dropping or something. There was a …

Just like Instagram, Threads will now automatically filter out potentially offensive words, phrases, or emoji by default. In a post on Thursday, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that the new Hidden Words feature will apply to both your “Following” and “For You” feeds, along with search results, profiles, and replies to your posts. If you want to cast a wider …

For years, Harvey Weinstein’s New York City sex crimes conviction signified a landmark legal victory for the #MeToo movement. But the victory that solidified a global reckoning against alleged sexual predators was thrown out the window on Thursday morning, when the state’s highest court overturned the disgraced producer’s conviction. And legal experts say that while the bombshell decision is a …

Gossip is everywhere. On one estimate, from Megan Robbins and Alexander Karan of University of California, Riverside, people spend 52 minutes a day on average talking about other people. Gossip pervades the workplace. You hear it in conversations among colleagues; you know who to go to for the latest round of it. You can tell when gossip is imminent: voices …

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges was overturned Thursday by the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court. The stunning 4-3 decision said that “the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes.” Because of this and other errors made by the …

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 24, 2024 / If you suffered a loss on your iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT) 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 team …

China’s space station crew carried out two spacewalks this past winter to repair the solar wings attached to the core module, which had been damaged by space debris. Taking out the Trash (in Space) The Tiangong space station’s core module, Tianhe, suffered a partial loss of power due to the impact, leading China to dispatch its astronauts on a pair …

Southwest Airlines on Thursday posted a wider loss for the first quarter than the same period last year and warned that Boeing’s airplane delays will hamper its growth into 2025. The airline expects to grow capacity 4% this year, down from a plan to expand 6%. For the second quarter, it forecast growth of 8% to 9% and said revenue …

metamorworks Performance Baron International Growth Fund® (the Fund) gained 1.35% (Institutional Shares) during the first quarter of 2024, while its primary benchmark index, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (the Benchmark), was up 4.69%. The MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI Growth Index (the Proxy Benchmark) gained 5.35% for the quarter. The Fund underperformed the Benchmark and the Proxy Benchmark during …

Going out? Need a playlist? Then NYLON’s NYLON Nights playlist is here for you. Each month we invite a guest DJ to curate an exclusive playlist that will keep you going from pre- to post-game. For April 2024, K-pop party-starter DJ Peach shares her primer on the genre. In 2024, K-pop is more than an online sensation. In addition to …

Facepunch Studios has announced on Steam that it’s removing 20 years’ worth of Nintendo-related workshop items for its sandbox game Garry’s Mod to comply with the Japanese company’s demands. Earlier this year, an X user with the name Brewster T. Koopa posted that a group of trolls was filing false DMCA claims against the game to get Nintendo add-ons removed …

The crypto community celebrated the release of Ethereum’s proof-of-stake in 2022. This switch eliminated competitive ether mining, leaving ether miners holding idle expensive mining machinery. However, the mining community would not be left out—Ethereum hard forks appeared or already existed, which allowed coins (of a different name) to be mined. Some miners turned to hardforks such as Ethereum Classic, while …

From left, Nile Rodgers, Chappell Roan and Diplo are among the more than 280 musicians who signed a letter to senators in support of concert ticketing reforms. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/Getty Images for MBJx David Yurman hide caption toggle caption Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/Getty Images for MBJx David Yurman From left, Nile …

More than five years after the death of fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld, the industry—and the world at large—is still in the process of assessing his legacy. Last year’s Met Gala was, of course, devoted to the German designer, who helmed Chanel, Fendi, and his own eponymous brand, and a big-screen adaptation of his life is on its way, too, with …

Shares of Deckers Outdoor (DECK -5.81%) dropped on Thursday after an analyst downgraded their outlook for the stock. Coincidentally, the company released a product update with its popular Hoka brand, but it didn’t move the needle. As of 10:15 a.m. ET, Deckers stock was down 7%. A new shoe line didn’t encourage investors today Deckers stock has performed incredibly over the …

When OceanGate’s under-tested Titan submersible went missing last summer, it captured the attention of millions worldwide. Authorities frantically scoured the North Atlantic Ocean for days only to eventually determine the small vessel had catastrophically imploded, killing its five passengers instantly. The tragic incident doesn’t appear to have actually slowed demand or interest in the vessels among its audience of passionate, …

The drones circled over the caves and crevices scattered around the mountain trails in northern Utah, feeding real-time video back to a search team on the ground looking for a missing hiker. Nineteen minutes later, they had her coordinates, bringing the rescue — a drill — closer to conclusion. “In this kind of environment, that’s actually pretty quick,” said Kyle …

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) is set to release quarterly earnings after the bell on Thursday, continuing a big week for US tech giants coming off a punishing run on Wall Street. The company is expected to offer updates on the race to turn massive AI investments into new revenue streams and the state of the massive digital ad market. Alphabet’s report …

A diver injecting vinegar into a crown-of-thorns starfish as part of the culling programme CSIRO A culling programme has succeeded in protecting key areas of the Great Barrier Reef from voracious coral-eating starfish. Scientists who analysed the outcome say the effort should be expanded to conserve more of the reef. Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) are relentless feeders on nearly all species …

Republican legislative leaders in Ohio say they are negotiating with Democrats to assure President Joe Biden appears on the state’s November ballot, but the exact shape of the solution remains murky. GOP Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman told reporters Wednesday that productive discussions are under way between both legislative chambers and both political parties about how to fix the fact …