Alfred Nobel, the Swedish scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur who left most of his fortune as the foundation for the Nobel Prize, stipulated the assets from his estate should be invested in “safe securities” to sustain the endowment for the prizes. Alfred Nobel made his fortune through his invention of dynamite, and he passed away in 1896. His will … Read more
When Disney bought 20th Century Fox, it seemed inevitable that the company would find a way to get Marvel to crossover with the Alien or Predator. It took some time, but thanks to comics it came to fruition last year with Wolverine fighting the Predator (because who else would?), and now it’s continuing by pitting … Read more
Drake turned up the heat on Friday, following up the official release of his Kendrick Lamar diss track “Push Ups” from earlier this week with “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which appears to feature AI vocals from Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg. Late Friday night, April 19, the rapper took to social media to share another scathing … Read more
Planet Fitness is growing revenue and posting consistent earnings. Due to the temporary closures of gyms and other public spaces enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19, Planet Fitness (PLNT 0.05%) took a big financial hit during the early stages of the pandemic. But shares eventually recovered before hitting a new peak in November 2021. … Read more
Another round of price cuts has shaved $2,000 off the starting prices of Tesla’s Model Y, Model X and Model S for buyers in the US. The company’s North America branch posted on X about the change Friday night, at the same time announcing that Tesla is ditching its referral program benefits in all markets. … Read more
The “Magnificent Seven” group of stocks has been a powerhouse in the market since the start of 2023, with all of them beating the S&P 500. It includes: This collection has had a strong run, but not every one of them is a strong buy right now, in my opinion. Nearly every one of these … Read more
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending, of “Abigail,” currently playing in theaters. The vampire thriller “Abigail” originated as a modern-day update of the classic horror film “Dracula’s Daughter.” But by the time the filmmaking trio Radio Silence — producer Chad Villella and directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — began production … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump sits at the defendant’s table during his criminal trial as jury selection continues at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 19, 2024 in New York City. Trump was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records last year, which prosecutors say was an effort to hide a potential sex scandal, both … Read more
This article was originally featured on MIT Press Reader. Dyhia Belhabib’s journey to becoming a marine scientist began with war funerals on TV. Her hometown, on the pine-forested slopes of the Atlas Mountains in northern Algeria, lies only 60 miles from the Mediterranean Sea. But a trip to the beach was dangerous. A bitter civil … Read more
David H. Pryor, a liberal Democrat who won two terms as governor of Arkansas and three in the United States Senate, and who paved the way for the political rise of his young ally Bill Clinton in an era of changing racial attitudes in the South, died on Saturday at his home in Little Rock. … Read more
Beyoncé’s influence on culture continues to extend well beyond the music industry since the release of her new album, Cowboy Carter. Her latest work is a tribute to country, rewritten on her own terms, and celebrates the country western aesthetic that accompanies it. For the Texas-born artist, her relationship with music is as close as … Read more
New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – April 19, 2024) – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTYX): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the offering documents issued in connection with the Company’s October 21, 2021 initial public offering (the “IPO” or “Offering”); … Read more
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Changing the colour of crops could make it easier to distinguish desired plants from weeds John Martin – Fotografo/Alamy Common crops, like wheat or maize, could be genetically altered to be brightly coloured to make it easier for weeding robots to do their job, suggest researchers. Weeding reduces the need for herbicides, but the artificial … Read more
Tulips are blooming, puffer coats are being shed for denim jackets, and the Met Gala is right around the corner. Spring is definitely here. And with a new season comes the perfect opportunity to refresh our spring wardrobes with some new Free People goodies. As we kick off our favorite flannels, your spring styling answer … Read more
Arseniy Rogov Swisscom (OTCPK:SCMWY)(OTCPK:SWZCF), as we pointed out in our last article, had smaller CAPEX burdens. This has in turn allowed them to double their market share in Italy inorganically through the acquisition of Vodafone Italy, which was a major player along with Swisscom’s own Fastweb. The acquisition seems reasonable by every metric. The only … Read more
As President Biden visited his childhood home in Scranton, Pa., last week, pro-Palestinian protesters gathered nearby chanting, “Genocide Joe has got to go!” That night, at his hotel, a group of similarly minded demonstrators banged drums, played loud music and used a loudspeaker until 12:15 a.m., yelling slogans including, “Wake up, sleepy Joe!” and “I … Read more
How Is Bitcoin’s Price Determined? Bitcoin’s price changes because of its supply, the market’s demand, media and news, and regulatory changes. Some research suggests that the cost of producing a bitcoin also influences its prices, but most reports used assumed data rather than facts. Bitcoin is not issued by a central bank or backed by a … Read more
Cheaper options abound, however, with manufacturers now racing to the bottom to produce the hearing-aid equivalent of gas station “cheater” eyeglasses. Ultracheap hearing aids are now available for under $100. Mind you: You get what you pay for. In my testing, I’ve found a fairly direct correlation between price and performance, at least up to … Read more
20. “I made my brother think he has alopecia for the last 15 years.” “This is probably the pettiest thing I have ever done, and I regret it to this day. When I was 15 years old, I got my first job and started to have some money of my own. I used my money … Read more