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Source: Fulton County Jail / Fulton County Sheriff’s Office A Black Lives Matter group in Rhode Island swiftly debunked the claim by former President Donald Trump that they supported him via an alleged member. On Wednesday (November 29), the Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee posted a statement via X, formerly known as…

Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz/ @BeanzGotGamez / New York Comic Con It’s that time of the year when New Yorkers spot people dressed up as their favorite superheroes, supervillains, and pop culture icons taking a ride on the train because New York Comic Con is back. The annual celebration of all things geeky is back…

Source: Apple TV+ / Apple TV+ This past weekend the October ritual known as Comic Con in New York City has come and gone and while comic book heads, fanboys and cosplay fanatics got their fill of entertainment related goodness, we were also left with a bevy of trailers for movies, shows and video games…

If you or someone you know has a problem with procrastination, you’ve probably chalked it up to a deficiency in time management skills or self-control. But my guest says there are deeper reasons underlying procrastination, and he’ll unpack what they are today on the show. Joseph Ferrari is a Catholic deacon, a professor of psychology,…

Assassin’s Creed Mirage finally hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Amazon Luna, and PC this week. We’ve been covering it for a few weeks now as part of Game Informer’s exclusive cover story coverage – check out our Mirage hub here for exclusive features, interviews, previews, and more – but everyone…

In memory of Sherman Ray. Sherman Ray was my tailor here in Tulsa. He passed away last Sunday at the age of 102. Sherman had an interesting life: he learned the craft of tailoring when he was a boy in Poland, survived the Holocaust, and wound up in Oklahoma, where he started a thriving shop…

It has been a busy week for Amazon  (AMZN) – Get Free Report.  The $1.33 trillion e-retailer and cloud-service provider kicked things off with a bang by reportedly hiring Microsoft  (MSFT) – Get Free Report Product Chief Panos Panay. It then launched a slew of products at its Arlington, Va., devices event, including a new Fire…

Less than a month before Microsoft  (MSFT) – Get Free Report is set to complete its landmark acquisition of videogame publisher Activision Blizzard  (ATVI) – Get Free Report, Xbox boss Phil Spencer is already thinking about ways to swallow even more of the competition. In a leaked email sent in 2020 but just recently made public as…

Picking a gift for anyone from any category is generally not an easy feat, and technology is no different. From Samsung to Apple, with Google, Amazon, and Sony in between, there has been a barrage of new tech unveiled this year. That, coupled with all of the gadgets from years past that are still cooking,…

When Kid Rock was spotted drinking a Bud Light at a concert, that suggested the furor over the beer had perhaps lessened. The singer started the fury over the Anheuser-Busch (BUD) – Get Free Report brand’s short-lived partnership with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Without mentioning her name, Rock shot up cases of Bud…

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. I wrote off this film when it came out based on the lackluster reviews it received and its poor performance at the box office. But our kids wanted to watch it, so we did. And I’ll be damned; it was a great flick. At least we all liked it.…

This story was funded by our members. Join Longreads and help us to support more writers. Gyasi Hall | Longreads | September 12, 2023 | 21 minutes (5,698 words) The seventy-first issue of MAD Magazine, cover dated June 1962, contains a noteworthy entry in Antonio Prohías’ Spy vs. Spy, a comic strip depicting Looney Tunes-style…

A traveler who breaks through the cockpit door and tries to hijack the plane is usually the stuff of plane horror movies from the 1970s and 1980s. Usually, a flight attendant or fellow passenger acts fast to hold the attacker down and save the day as the plane lands safely. Occasionally, however, such instances occur…

It might seem like Amazon just held Prime Day 2023 yesterday, but the online giant confirmed another members-only shopping event is on the books, and it’s coming in hot. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Instead…

In recent years, Walt Disney has followed two paths with its U.S. theme parks when it comes to new attractions. When it can’t hide progress on major rides like Magic Kingdom’s new “Tron: Lightcycle/Run” or Epcot’s “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind,” it gives some progress updates but does not share opening details until the…

This story was funded by our members. Join Longreads and help us to support more writers. Wilson M. Sims| Longreads | September 7, 2023 | 16 minutes (4,665 words) My watch vibrates, my cell phone chimes, and my computer monitor signals a new notification. It’s the quarantine phase of the pandemic and I fidget with…

Splinter Cell’s star has faded. In the years since Sam Fisher’s last outing, 2013’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist, he’s made a handful of cameo appearances and even shown his battle-worn visage at a conference or two. And there is a remake on the way – of which we’ve only seen concept art. But by most measures,…

Source: WWD / Getty Tremaine Emory parting ways with global streetwear brand Supreme and citing “systemic racism” has led to many surprised reactions online over the move and his reasoning. The popular designer left his position as creative director of Supreme after only being there for a year and a half, claiming in his resignation…

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Source: Paramount+ / Nickelodeon Studios / Good Burger 2 The first look at the long-awaited (and possibly too late) sequel, Good Burger 2, has arrived. Good Burger 2, the sequel to the cult classic 1997 film, is coming to Paramount+ this year, and it looks to recapture that feeling of the original movie while luring…

Streaming service Netflix  (NFLX) – Get Free Report has garnered a reputation as a killjoy. No, we’re not talking about the whole password-sharing debacle — which, despite the grief, gave the company’s subscriber base a good boost. No, this problem is older than the password-sharing debate. Over the years, several shows with devoted fan followings have…

The Apple AirPods earbuds family is a clan of three, with the second-generation AirPods as the entry-point and AirPods Pro second-generation as the flagship. In the middle, we’ve got AirPods third-generation, a blend of the two for a cozy pair of earbuds with a long runtime and excellent sound. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and…

It’s not every day you can land a beautiful beach town home once owned by a Hollywood screen legend who likely loved the home as much as you ever will. DON’T MISS: Moody’s Predicts Home Prices Will Fall That’s the case with iconic comedian Groucho Marx and his Great Neck, Long Island former home which…

Aside from completing renovations at Epcot, Disney World has no major attractions set to open. The company has said it plans to invest $17 billion in its Florida theme parks over the next 10 years, but it has not shared many details about where that money might get spent. Aside from Disney Parks Chairman Josh…

Source: Fulton County Jail / Fulton County Sheriff’s Office A Black Lives Matter group in Rhode Island swiftly debunked the claim by former President Donald Trump that they supported him via an alleged member. On Wednesday (November 29), the Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee posted a statement via X, formerly known as…

Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz/ @BeanzGotGamez / New York Comic Con It’s that time of the year when New Yorkers spot people dressed up as their favorite superheroes, supervillains, and pop culture icons taking a ride on the train because New York Comic Con is back. The annual celebration of all things geeky is back…

Source: Apple TV+ / Apple TV+ This past weekend the October ritual known as Comic Con in New York City has come and gone and while comic book heads, fanboys and cosplay fanatics got their fill of entertainment related goodness, we were also left with a bevy of trailers for movies, shows and video games…

If you or someone you know has a problem with procrastination, you’ve probably chalked it up to a deficiency in time management skills or self-control. But my guest says there are deeper reasons underlying procrastination, and he’ll unpack what they are today on the show. Joseph Ferrari is a Catholic deacon, a professor of psychology,…

Assassin’s Creed Mirage finally hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Amazon Luna, and PC this week. We’ve been covering it for a few weeks now as part of Game Informer’s exclusive cover story coverage – check out our Mirage hub here for exclusive features, interviews, previews, and more – but everyone…

In memory of Sherman Ray. Sherman Ray was my tailor here in Tulsa. He passed away last Sunday at the age of 102. Sherman had an interesting life: he learned the craft of tailoring when he was a boy in Poland, survived the Holocaust, and wound up in Oklahoma, where he started a thriving shop…

It has been a busy week for Amazon  (AMZN) – Get Free Report.  The $1.33 trillion e-retailer and cloud-service provider kicked things off with a bang by reportedly hiring Microsoft  (MSFT) – Get Free Report Product Chief Panos Panay. It then launched a slew of products at its Arlington, Va., devices event, including a new Fire…

Less than a month before Microsoft  (MSFT) – Get Free Report is set to complete its landmark acquisition of videogame publisher Activision Blizzard  (ATVI) – Get Free Report, Xbox boss Phil Spencer is already thinking about ways to swallow even more of the competition. In a leaked email sent in 2020 but just recently made public as…

Picking a gift for anyone from any category is generally not an easy feat, and technology is no different. From Samsung to Apple, with Google, Amazon, and Sony in between, there has been a barrage of new tech unveiled this year. That, coupled with all of the gadgets from years past that are still cooking,…

When Kid Rock was spotted drinking a Bud Light at a concert, that suggested the furor over the beer had perhaps lessened. The singer started the fury over the Anheuser-Busch (BUD) – Get Free Report brand’s short-lived partnership with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Without mentioning her name, Rock shot up cases of Bud…

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. I wrote off this film when it came out based on the lackluster reviews it received and its poor performance at the box office. But our kids wanted to watch it, so we did. And I’ll be damned; it was a great flick. At least we all liked it.…

This story was funded by our members. Join Longreads and help us to support more writers. Gyasi Hall | Longreads | September 12, 2023 | 21 minutes (5,698 words) The seventy-first issue of MAD Magazine, cover dated June 1962, contains a noteworthy entry in Antonio Prohías’ Spy vs. Spy, a comic strip depicting Looney Tunes-style…

A traveler who breaks through the cockpit door and tries to hijack the plane is usually the stuff of plane horror movies from the 1970s and 1980s. Usually, a flight attendant or fellow passenger acts fast to hold the attacker down and save the day as the plane lands safely. Occasionally, however, such instances occur…

It might seem like Amazon just held Prime Day 2023 yesterday, but the online giant confirmed another members-only shopping event is on the books, and it’s coming in hot. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Instead…

In recent years, Walt Disney has followed two paths with its U.S. theme parks when it comes to new attractions. When it can’t hide progress on major rides like Magic Kingdom’s new “Tron: Lightcycle/Run” or Epcot’s “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind,” it gives some progress updates but does not share opening details until the…

This story was funded by our members. Join Longreads and help us to support more writers. Wilson M. Sims| Longreads | September 7, 2023 | 16 minutes (4,665 words) My watch vibrates, my cell phone chimes, and my computer monitor signals a new notification. It’s the quarantine phase of the pandemic and I fidget with…

Splinter Cell’s star has faded. In the years since Sam Fisher’s last outing, 2013’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist, he’s made a handful of cameo appearances and even shown his battle-worn visage at a conference or two. And there is a remake on the way – of which we’ve only seen concept art. But by most measures,…

Source: WWD / Getty Tremaine Emory parting ways with global streetwear brand Supreme and citing “systemic racism” has led to many surprised reactions online over the move and his reasoning. The popular designer left his position as creative director of Supreme after only being there for a year and a half, claiming in his resignation…

Top 5 TV Shows https://tubitv.com/movies/711814/america-sounds-a-red-and-blue-amber-alert https://tubitv.com/movies/698991/underground-comics-season-1ht https://tubitv.com/movies/531750/the-history-of-cigars https://tubitv.com/movies/713634/slime-race

Source: Paramount+ / Nickelodeon Studios / Good Burger 2 The first look at the long-awaited (and possibly too late) sequel, Good Burger 2, has arrived. Good Burger 2, the sequel to the cult classic 1997 film, is coming to Paramount+ this year, and it looks to recapture that feeling of the original movie while luring…

Streaming service Netflix  (NFLX) – Get Free Report has garnered a reputation as a killjoy. No, we’re not talking about the whole password-sharing debacle — which, despite the grief, gave the company’s subscriber base a good boost. No, this problem is older than the password-sharing debate. Over the years, several shows with devoted fan followings have…

The Apple AirPods earbuds family is a clan of three, with the second-generation AirPods as the entry-point and AirPods Pro second-generation as the flagship. In the middle, we’ve got AirPods third-generation, a blend of the two for a cozy pair of earbuds with a long runtime and excellent sound. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and…

It’s not every day you can land a beautiful beach town home once owned by a Hollywood screen legend who likely loved the home as much as you ever will. DON’T MISS: Moody’s Predicts Home Prices Will Fall That’s the case with iconic comedian Groucho Marx and his Great Neck, Long Island former home which…

Aside from completing renovations at Epcot, Disney World has no major attractions set to open. The company has said it plans to invest $17 billion in its Florida theme parks over the next 10 years, but it has not shared many details about where that money might get spent. Aside from Disney Parks Chairman Josh…

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks retreat, US yields advance, dollar strengthens on hawkish Fed  Yahoo Finance

Who is Cathie Wood? Cathie Wood is an investor whose name is synonymous with ARK Investment Management, or ARK Invest, the fund-management company she co-founded in 2014. ARK’s exchange-traded funds posted spectacular average annual returns through early 2021, but since then, the funds have fallen from their highs. She serves as the company’s chief executive…

Mark Zuckerberg is an American entrepreneur, computer programmer, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and CEO of Facebook, a social media and networking platform that launched in February 2004 and has amassed more than 3 billion users—that’s nearly half the world’s population. In October 2021, Facebook was rebranded as Meta Platforms Inc.  (META) – Get…

Amazon  (AMZN) – Get Free Report has been one of the stock market’s best performers this year.  But even Chief Executive Andy Jassy’s most ardent supporters weren’t likely anticipating that Amazon’s shares would rally 60% this year or nearly 30% since the end of April. Real Money analyst Bruce Kamich is one of the few who…

A major financial pressure for many people involves the vehicles they use for transportation or work. There seems to be no end to the number of decisions car buyers and owners are faced with navigating. DON’T MISS: General Motors delivers hard-nosed message to UAW workers The debates center around whether to lease or buy (used…

The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Apple’s iPhone is one of the most popular on the market at a global scale, and for 2023, the technology giant’s entry-level flagships are getting some serious upgrades. The iPhone…

The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Yes, Apple’s dropping new hardware tomorrow at the Sept. 12 “Wonderlust” launch event, but that doesn’t mean you should pass up incredible deals on current-generation gadgets. It’s probably not the…

For generations, sitting on cash was presented as the height of money foolishness as even the elusive 7% high-yield savings account can never come near the kind of returns that one can gain by flipping a home or making even the most risk-averse investment in the stock market. All of that does not even take into…

It might seem like Amazon just held Prime Day 2023 yesterday, but the online giant confirmed another members-only shopping event is on the books, and it’s coming in hot. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Instead…

Arnault’s luxury goods empire isn’t limited to clothing, jewelry, makeup, perfume, and accessories—it also includes yacht companies and vineyards.  Jérémy Barande, CC-BY-SA-2.0 via Wikimedia Commons Who is Bernard Arnault? Best known for being France’s premier luxury fashion tycoon, Bernard Jean Étienne Arnault, born in 1949, is also a collector of fine art, a philanthropist, and,…

Retail companies rarely survive a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. In theory, when a retailer files Chapter 11, that move gives the company time to reorganize its finances. In practice what happens is that the company’s vendors often move to a cash-only basis. DON’T MISS: Walmart makes a first-ever change to prevent crimes in superstore That…

A funny thing happened to 2023’s robust stock market rally. It’s stalled at least for now. Traditionally, markets in the fourth quarter, especially November and December, cheer investors, and many market watchers are bullish, some wildly so.  Here are seven things that may affect stocks this week and next. Was the August stall inevitable?  In…

When it comes to watching the Lions vs. Chiefs game on Thursday, Jim Cramer has a lot to say about the Disney  (DIS) – Get Free Report vs. Charter Communications  (CHTR) – Get Free Report beef playing out at the moment. “Well, I mean, that’s a huge game. And if I have to watch it on wherever…

Securitized assets are backed by mortgages, auto loans, credit card debt—and sometimes even synthetic assets. Jupiterimages from Photo Images; Canva What is securitization? In finance, it seems like nearly anything can be traded for profits. Securitization is the process of taking groups of assets, packaging them together, and selling them as interest-earning securities on the…

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been a reluctant sparring partner for U.S. markets, hired to stand in the ring, don the heavy gloves of rate hikes and trade jabs with the world’s largest economy in order to help ensure it’s in fit and fighting shape. He’s done well, it has to be said: keeping…

During the darkest days of the covid pandemic, people lucky enough to still be working found themselves in their homes a lot more. In many cases, this was due to forced lockdowns and companies moving to a work-from-home model. In addition, many schools were closed and students were forced to move to online learning. That…

Host of “Mad Money” and highly-animated stock market pundit Jim Cramer is known for being the guy who yells about Wall Street on TV. But these days, viewers will find him taking a more somber tone as he gives pep talks to investors who might be dismayed at the current condition of their portfolio. But…

Like clockwork, Apple just sent out invites to announce its next event; mark your calendars for September 12 at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern. The event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater on Apple’s campus in Cupertino, California, and will be streamed live for all to watch. What can you expect? Well, in…

Amazon  (AMZN) – Get Free Report is an e-commerce and cloud computing giant. Its products touch just about everyone on the planet. It ships about 584 million items annually, and Amazon Prime has over 100 million subscribers. The company’s AWS cloud-computing segment owns about 42% of the cloud-computing market, more than any other provider, including Alphabet …

Roark Capital, the private equity group seeking to buy the Subway sandwich group, is prepared to offer additional incentives on top of its $9 billion offer to secure the country’s second-largest restaurant chain. Reuters reported late Tuesday that Roark, which owns the Jimmy John’s sandwich chain, is reading to offer so-called ‘earn out’ incentives, based…

According to the efficient market hypothesis, any one investor can’t gain an edge over other investors because of the premise that all relevant information to trade on is publicly available. Canva What is the efficient market hypothesis? The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) posits that securities or assets in a market are fairly priced, reflecting all…

Goldman Sachs  (GS) – Get Free Report is one of the biggest investment banks in the world. It helps corporations, governments, and institutions raise money and engages in trading and market-making activities across stocks, bonds, and commodities. It also provides advisory services to high-net-worth families.  The company’s leadership in these markets has made it one of the…

Plenty of reports in recent years have noted the inadequacy of Americans’ retirement savings. But here’s some good news from Fidelity Investments, one of the country’s leading workplace-benefits providers and the No. 1 provider of individual retirement accounts. DON’T MISS: How to protect your retirement assets from inflation: Morningstar Its analysis of account balances for…

Stocks, Bonds Fall as Rate Hikes Left on the Table: Markets Wrap  Yahoo Finance

Financial services exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors exposure to companies operating in the financial services sector. These funds invest in a wide range of financial services companies, such as banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and other financial institutions. ETFs are investment funds that trade on stock exchanges like individual stocks, but give investors the chance…

Small-cap mutual funds have gained significant popularity among investors seeking opportunities in the stock market. These funds focus on investing in companies with relatively small market capitalization, offering the potential for growth and diversification. This article will introduce the world of small-cap mutual funds and their industry, highlight their advantages and risks, and explore alternative…

Updated at 10:38 am EDT U.S. stocks were mixed in early Thursday trading, while the dollar traded at a two-month peak against its global peers and Treasury bond yields tested multi-year highs, as investors reacted to a hawkish set of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last policy meeting as well as a weak overnight session…

What happened to Washington Mutual? Headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, Washington Mutual (WaMu) was America’s largest savings and loan association before it failed on September 25, 2008. It had assets of $309 billion, nearly half of which were connected to the housing industry. A bubble had formed in the housing sector, and as the Federal Reserve…

Michael Oher is filing a lawsuit against the Tuohy family, and many aren’t sure what to make of the situation nearly 15 years since “The Blind Side” was released.  Domonique Foxworth, a sports media personality and former teammate of Oher, spoke on “The Dan Le Batard Show” on Tuesday, August 15 and reacted to the…

The U.S. housing market is in shambles.  Rising interest rates have made the dream of owning a home ever distant for a growing number of Americans.  The number of homes sold in June fell 15.6% year over year to 520,504 as the national average 30 year fixed rate mortgage has grown 1.2% to 6.7% over…

Many thought hedge fund manager Doug Kass was dead wrong when he said in December that stocks could rally in the first half of 2023. The stock market was only beginning to emerge from a brutal bear market, and recessionary risk was front and center on everyone’s mind. Yet, stocks tend to frustrate the masses,…

Architect.xyz – Sav.com customer – (United States) Developers are using .xyz domains to launch innovative decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and cryptocurrency solutions. NFT payment solution NFTpay.xyz aims to help you quickly buy NFTs with a credit card. Ethereum-based cryptocurrency wallet Argent.xyz combines a simple interface with leading security features in an effort to offer a…

Michael Burry was immortalized in the film “The Big Short” for calling out the impending housing crisis that nearly crippled the global economy and making a bunch of money in the process.  His name has reached legendary status, so when he makes big moves — especially big moves that bet against the market — people…

The Arena Group (AREN) – Get Free Report has announced a strategic partnership to dramatically expand its position in the video industry through a transaction with Bridge Media Networks. The company has signed a binding letter of intent with Bridge Media Networks’ parent company, Simplify Inventions, and its founder, Manoj Bhargava, founder of 5-hour ENERGY,…

Updated at 12:10 pm EDT U.S. stocks slumped lower Tuesday, while Treasury bond yields pushed further into year-to-date highs, as investors continued to grapple with the implications of solid domestic growth prospects against increasing concern about China’s post-covid recovery. Central bank officials in China on Tuesday slashed two key interest rates, including a benchmark one-year…