In this articleATVIMSFTFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella arrives to court in San Francisco on June 28, 2023. Microsoft and Activision Blizzard CEOs are expected to testify to persuade a federal judge in California to reject the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to block their $69 billion deal.Shelby Knowles | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella said Wednesday that he would like to eliminate exclusive arrangements between video games and popular gaming consoles. Larger gaming rivals Nintendo and Sony often release exclusive titles on their devices as a way to lure customers in a competitive market. Microsoft…
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What does it take to create an It product in a world of microtrends and “-cores”? Simon Miller’s Chelsea Hansford has the secret sauce. “Being attentive,” she says over a Zoom call. “For us, it’s really important to be the first to a trend. We always try to think next, think forward, and not get too comfortable with one program or product.” The designer has been on the brink of cult releases for nearly 10 years, and fashion lovers everywhere can’t seem to get enough. From the L.A. brand’s Bonsai Bag and its Blackout Platforms to its Bubble Clogs and…
It’s never a dull moment whenever Hiram Lodge returns to Riverdale. We can always guarantee he’s lying or being underhanded about something. In this case, Hollywood’s big TV star is in major hot water on Riverdale Season 7 Episode 13. Plenty of accusations and heartbreak marked his big return to the world of Riverdale. A somber chapter that exposed the ugliness of the town and the time period. “Chapter One Thirty: The Crucible” left us feeling grim and sad in this thought-provoking chapter. With a story focused on paranoia, betrayals, and accusations, Riverdale once again showed how ugly Riverdale 1955…
Boohoo Man Navy Single-Breasted MacThe single-breasted mac is a springtime staple, and luckily the high street is awash with high-end alternatives this season. None, though, will please your purse strings more than this bargain blue example from Boohoo Man. The deep navy and tortoiseshell-effect buttons hide the bargainous price point (this week there’s even an additional 40 per cent off, so it’s less than a score). Available at Boohoo Man, priced £30. Tapp Tees Subscription services for menswear items can be hit and miss, so props to Tapp Tees for taking it back to basics. For £15 a month, the…
Augmented scanning Adding an AWSM-PET device (seen here attached to a clinical PET/CT scanner) enhances the resolution and sensitivity of whole-body PET. (Courtesy: Yunlai Chen et al/Washington University in St. Louis) The Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), held this week in Chicago, saw researchers showcase the latest technology developments, clinical advances and new radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and treatment of disease. Among the device innovations highlighted at the meeting, investigators presented some novel instrumentation designed to improve the performance of PET. ‘Outsert’ device boosts PET performance Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are…
Electric Literature recently launched a new creative nonfiction program, and received 500 submissions in just 36 hours! Now we need your help to grow our team, carefully and efficiently review submitted work, and further establish EL as a home for artful and urgent nonfiction. We’ve set a goal of raising $10,000 by the end of June. We’re almost there! Please give what you can today. “Far below, where the secret rivers of the world flow, appeared a word that stank of death, shit, semen prostitution, the night, the cold, bribery, blood and jail, of misery and neglect. A word sharp…
In the world of gospel and worship music, there are artists who yearn to break free from the traditional confines and explore new horizons. Bishop, a talented musician who has made a name for himself in gospel circles, has embarked on a musical journey to transcend the limitations of the genre and create music that speaks to his soul. We delve into Bishop’s musical evolution, his influences, and his latest endeavors that showcase his unique sound and artistic vision. From a young age, Bishop was immersed in a world of music and surrounded by exceptional mentors. Blessed with a natural…
Michael Barr, Vice Chair for Supervision at the Federal Reserve, testifies about recent bank failures during a US Senate Committee on Banking, House and Urban Affairs hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, May 18, 2023.Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesAll 23 of the U.S. banks included in the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test weathered a severe recession scenario while continuing to lend to consumers and corporations, the regulator said Wednesday.The banks were able to maintain minimum capital levels, despite $541 billion in projected losses for the group, while continuing to provide credit to the economy in the hypothetical…
Photo by Javardh / UnsplashCarlos Labbé wonders whether it is “still possible to speak of experimental writing when we live in a reality where facts are constantly written in a language already programmed by someone else.” Examining the work of Giannina Braschi, he makes a case that it is, indeed, still possible.The long work of Boricua Giannina Braschi (b. 1953) is so short that it can’t be subjected to any measurement, since even if it includes books that can be counted on the fingers of a single hand, it is immeasurable. In the functional dimensions of a literature of characters…
Facing the worst reviews ever for an Indiana Jones movie, the Lucasfilm franchise finale, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, is hoping to gain traction with audiences and best its $60M-$65M domestic start, $140M global opening. If the post pandemic has proved anything, it’s that popcorn pics aren’t so beholden to the Rotten Tomatoes barometer. Jurassic World: Dominion was shutdown by film reviewers by all intents and purposes at 29% Rotten, but prevailed to a $145M domestic opening; and more recently The Little Mermaid at 67% fresh saw a $118.8M 4-day start. Dial of Destiny is now at 65%…
by Trevor Kimball, June 25, 2023(Photo by: Paramount+) The Game is over, for a second time. Paramount+ has cancelled the revival series, so there are no plans for a third season, at least on the streaming service. A sequel to the original 2006-15 comedy series, The Game was executive produced by original series creator Mara Brock Akil, showrunner and writer Devon Greggory, Salim Akil, and original executive producer Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo. The show stars legacy cast members Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez, with new players Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, Adriyan Rae, Vaughn Hebron, and Analisa Velez.…
WASHINGTON — Innovative Rocket Technologies, known as iRocket, won a U.S. Space Force contract to demonstrate a reusable rocket engine for small launch vehicles. The $1.8 million agreement with the U.S. Space Systems Command is a Tactical Funding Increase, or TACFI, where the government and private investors split the cost 50/50. The New York-based startup, founded in 2018, develops rocket engines and plans to build a small launch vehicle. The 18-month TACFI contract, announced June 28, was awarded by AFWERX, a U.S. Air Force technology accelerator. “Under the contract, iRocket will further develop our highly reusable rocket engine,” said Asad…
Tech giants could face billions of dollars in fines for failing to tackle disinformation under proposed Australian laws, which a watchdog on Monday said would bring “mandatory” standards to the little-regulated sector.Under the proposed legislation, the owners of platforms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, TikTok and podcasting services would face penalties worth up to five percent of annual global turnover — some of the highest proposed anywhere in the world.The Australian Communications and Media Authority, a government watchdog, would be granted a range of powers to force companies to prevent misinformation or disinformation from spreading and stop it from being monetised.”The…
Attorney for the President, Rudy Giuliani speaks to the media at a press conference held in the back parking lot of landscaping company on November 7, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Chris McGrath | Getty ImagesRudy Giuliani, a former top lawyer for Donald Trump, met in recent weeks with federal prosecutors who are investigating the ex-president for his efforts to reverse his loss in the 2020 election, NBC News confirmed Wednesday.Giuliani led the legal fight by Trump’s campaign to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory in the election during the weeks before it was confirmed by a joint session of Congress that began…
Casanova was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison … but the Brooklyn rapper’s girlfriend says their fort is secured. In a series of IG posts, Cas’ partner Swaggy Jazzy disputed reports from earlier this month that Cas had his face damaged after being attacked in prison. Jazzy scoffed at haters who predicted Cas would be slapped with the 60-year sentence he was facing and placed her focus on her fashion brand Dope Emporium. Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, released a statement about the sentence sending a strong message, saying “Caswell Senior is…
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland speaking on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesThe Justice Department on Wednesday charged 78 people with $2.5 billion in health-care fraud.The DOJ, in a press release, said the defendants allegedly defrauded programs used to take care of elderly and disabled people. In some cases, they used the money to buy luxury cars, jewelry and yachts, according to the agency. The allegations include charges against 11 defendants of submitting $2 billion in fraudulent claims through telemedicine, as well as charges against 10 defendants in connection with fraudulent prescription drug claims. The defendants…
Us Weekly recently reported that Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio are in “a friendly, no-strings ‘situationship’ right now.” But according to a source close to DiCaprio, that’s absolutely not the case. The source made it clear to Daily Mail that DiCaprio does not do casual; he is not that “cheap.” He and Hadid are only friends, although they briefly tried to be more.“They tried dating some time ago to see if there could be anything there, but there just wasn’t,” the source explained. “They are friends and have been for so long, but they are not in an open relationship…
Jay continues to struggle! If you’ve been following along with AllBLK’s hit new series, Judge Me Not, you’ll know that Zelma Jay Johnson is a force to be reckoned with. But she’s also reckoning with her own forces, battling her mental illness and a series of other life factors. TV Fanatic scored an exclusive sneak peek at an all-new episode of Judge Me Not, and it’s a juicy one. Brought to us by Judge Lynn Toler of Divorce Court and Marriage Boot Camp acclaim, Judge Me Not is an exciting and provocative new legal drama about a young judge who…