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The Oscar-winning director of "Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan, and his wife and producer, Emma Thomas, will receive a knighthood and damehood for ... Show more
Quick Glance: Knighthood Awarded to Christopher Nolan After 'Oppenheimer' Oscars Triumph
  • Honoring Christopher Nolan with a knighthood and Emma Thomas with a damehood recognizes their significant impact on the film industry.

  • Nolan's path to knighthood resembles a captivating journey full of twists, paying homage to his own intricate narratives.

  • The Oscar victory for Oppenheimer, Nolan's gripping exploration of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and the creation of the atomic bomb, signifies a peak in his career.

  • Thomas' exceptional attention to detail and deep understanding of filmmaking played a crucial role in bringing Nolan's visionary projects to fruition.
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Elon Musk Announces Significant Changes to X. Here’s What to Know: Elon Musk has announced new changes to X (formerly Twitter) that will allow certain accounts ...
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Elon Musk Announces Significant Changes to X. Here’s What to Know
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Biden hosts fundraiser with his two-term Democratic presidential predecessors, striving to join their ranks
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Quick Glance: Significant Donations for Biden at Election Fundraiser in NYC
  • A fundraising event for President Joe Biden in New York City, featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, raised an impressive $25 million, setting a record for the highest fundraising amount for a political gathering, according to his campaign.

  • The upcoming event at Radio City Music Hall will serve as a prominent highlight following a recent series of campaign travels by the president. Biden's visits to various political battlegrounds in the weeks since his State of the Union address have emphasized his bid for reelection. Furthermore, the event will bring together more than thirty years of Democratic leadership.

  • With varying levels of access based on donors' generosity, the event will feature a significant aspect, an on-stage discussion among the three presidents, moderated by late-night host Stephen Colbert. Additionally, a lineup of musical talents, including Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and Lea Michele, will be hosted by actress Mindy Kaling. Attendance is expected to be high, with ticket prices starting as low as $225.

  • The support of Obama and Clinton is assisting Biden in further strengthening his substantial financial lead over Trump. As of the end of February, Biden had $155 million in available funds, in contrast to Trump's $37 million and his Save America political action committee.
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Trump Gets Into the Meme-Stock Business: How the ex-president’s social-media platform became the new Bed Bath & Beyond
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Trump Gets Into the Meme-Stock Business
Quick Glance: Trump's Truth Social Stock Surges Despite Company Losses
  • Shares of Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social have seen a significant increase in their first days of trading.

  • Despite the company's lack of profit and meager quarterly revenue, it has been valued at over $8 billion.

  • Experts suggest that the stock surge is driven more by Trump's political supporters than financial fundamentals.

  • While the future of Truth Social remains uncertain in the competitive social media industry, it may serve as a platform for Trump's future media ventures.
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Costco cracking down on non-members eating at food courts: Costco is cracking down on non-members eating at its wallet-friendly food courts.
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Costco cracking down on non-members eating at food courts
Quick Glance: Costco Cracks Down on Non-Members Eating at Food Courts
  • Costco is tightening the rules for non-members eating at its budget-friendly food courts.

  • According to social media reports, diners will need to show their membership cards to make food court purchases starting early next month.

  • The club's CFO, Richard Galanti, stated that the change aimed to address member complaints about non-members taking advantage of the affordable offerings.

  • Costco had 128 million members by the end of 2023, with fees totaling $4.6 billion - nearly 75% of its total profit for the year.
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Victorian government department quits Elon Musk’s X, saying it’s no longer safe or productive
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Quick Glance: Victoria departs from Elon Musk's X due to safety concerns
  • A government department in Victoria has decided to part ways with the social media platform X, now owned by billionaire Elon Musk. The choice was made due to safety concerns and lack of productivity in community engagement, with expectations of more agencies following suit.

  • The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) has announced their final post on the platform formerly known as Twitter, stating that the breakup was overdue. They will now share news and stories about the communities in Victoria they work with on alternative platforms.
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How Elon Musk Became ‘Kind of Pro-China’: Mr. Musk helped create China’s electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in ...
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How Elon Musk Became ‘Kind of Pro-China’
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Directive to Implement Full Self-Driving Beta in Every New Tesla Delivery
  • Elon Musk has instructed Tesla employees to install and demonstrate Full Self-Driving Beta for all customers receiving a delivery in North America.

  • Tesla is committed to enhancing the system continuously, aiming to eliminate the need for driver attention and achieve true autonomous driving.

  • In a move to increase customer acceptance, Elon Musk directed Tesla employees this morning to install the FSD Beta software on all newly delivered vehicles and provide brief test drives to the new buyers.

  • Requiring a test drive with each new delivery is expected to significantly increase the workload at Tesla stores and delivery centers, a requirement Musk emphasizes as crucial.
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I was accepted into Princeton; I'm feeling conflicted as a POC: A student of color was accepted into Princeton University post-affirmative action ...
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I was accepted into Princeton; I'm feeling conflicted as a POC
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Martin Scorsese to host and produce religious docuseries for Fox News: Oscar-winning director teaming up with conservative news channel’s streaming service for ...
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Martin Scorsese to host and produce religious docuseries for Fox News
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Trump is now selling Bibles — but he’s not the first president with holy books for sale
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Trump is now selling Bibles — but he’s not the first president with holy ...
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GOP Congressman Says It's 'Outrageous' To Use Federal Funds To Fix Baltimore Bridge
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Quick Glance: Wife of Baltimore bridge collapse survivor reveals workers' situation during tragedy
  • The wife of a construction worker who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse describes it as a miracle that he survived as he cannot swim.

  • Julio Cervantes was one of eight construction workers on the bridge when the Dali cargo ship crashed into a support pillar, causing the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River.

  • Search teams successfully located two individuals in the Port of Baltimore related to the bridge collapse incident.

  • President Joe Biden has committed to rebuilding the bridge promptly, with the National Transportation Safety Board conducting an investigation into the incident.
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Martin Scorsese’s ‘Saints’ Docuseries Finds a Home at Fox Nation: The eight-part series will tell the stories of Biblical figures with narration from the iconic ...
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Martin Scorsese’s ‘Saints’ Docuseries Finds a Home at Fox Nation
Quick Glance: Martin Scorsese to Showcase Catholic Saints in Docu-Series for Fox Nation
  • Scorsese will produce a series exploring the lives of saints like Joan of Arc and Francis of Assisi.

  • The show will delve into the stories of eight different saints through acts of kindness and sacrifice.

  • Scheduled for release in two parts starting November 16, the series is highly anticipated.

  • Scorsese will not only produce but also serve as the narrator for the series.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge rebuild could take a decade, analysts say: The cleanup process could take up to a year.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge rebuild could take a decade, analysts say
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Trump has sold $60 Bibles, $399 sneakers and more since leaving office: Most of Trump’s pitches appear to be designed to enrich him personally at a time when he ...
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Trump has sold $60 Bibles, $399 sneakers and more since leaving office
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Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans, AP-NORC poll shows
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Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from ...
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Some VCs are over the Sam Altman hype: In some corners of Silicon Valley, the meteoric rise of OpenAI and Sam Altman has given way to an inevitable backlash.
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Some VCs are over the Sam Altman hype
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X / Twitter use is down by nearly a quarter since the Musk Era started, report says
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Donald Trump's Bible Knowledge Mocked in Viral Video: The former president is promoting the God Bless the USA Bible for $59.99 amid ongoing financial ...
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Donald Trump's Bible Knowledge Mocked in Viral Video
Quick Glance: Trump Initiates Bible Sales During Political Campaign
  • As he gears up for a White House comeback, Donald Trump has commenced selling Bibles.

  • In a video on his Truth Social platform, Trump encouraged his supporters to purchase the 'God Bless the USA Bible' inspired by Lee Greenwood.

  • Selling Bibles is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign.

  • A spokesperson for Trump and the God Bless the USA Bible did not immediately respond to inquiries about the licensing agreement.
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says 65 retirement age is too low. Here's what experts say
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Quick Glance: 'Out-of-Touch Billionaire' Larry Fink Criticized for Calling 65 a 'Crazy' Retirement Age
  • Billionaire Larry Fink, CEO of the world's largest asset management firm, faced backlash for labeling 65 as a 'crazy' retirement age.

  • Fink argued for tying retirement age to life expectancy, overlooking the declining trend in U.S. life expectancy.

  • Critics accused Fink, as a wealthy CEO, of being out of touch with the realities and needs of the population, especially regarding social security.

  • Progressive lawmakers advocate for expanding social security benefits, while Fink proposes collaboration between the private sector and government to ensure retirement security.
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Boeing's CEO is leaving: What does that mean for the plane manufacturer?: Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun will step down by the end of the year. Here's what changes at ...
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Boeing's CEO is leaving: What does that mean for the plane manufacturer?
Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
  • Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.

  • It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.

  • Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.

  • Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
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Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip for 'symbiosis' between humans, AI: Elon Musk's Neuralink wants its brain chip to help treat neurological conditions, and ...
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Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip for 'symbiosis' between humans, AI
Quick Glance: Neuralink patient controls 'Mario Kart' with mind
  • A video from Neuralink demonstrates the first human patient using his brain-chip implant to play 'Mario Kart.'

  • In a gathering with Neuralink employees, the first patient, Noland Arbaugh, was introduced to explain the capabilities of the brain chip.

  • Arbaugh, a quadriplegic due to a swimming accident, highlighted how the device enables him to engage in activities like gaming.

  • Since the revelation of the first human patient, Arbaugh has showcased tasks achievable with his new brain implant, from gaming late into the night to sharing content on X.
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For first time, Naperville ranks No. 1 on Niche’s annual best cities in America list
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For first time, Naperville ranks No. 1 on Niche’s annual best cities in ...
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How Donald Trump Plans to Undermine Fraud Ruling Against Him: Trump will likely tell an appeal court that there were no victims in his $454 million fraud case.
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How Donald Trump Plans to Undermine Fraud Ruling Against Him
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Wisconsin Supreme Court dismisses Amazon challenge to ruling that drivers are employees
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Quick Glance: Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Amazon Drivers
  • Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling classifying some Amazon delivery drivers as employees, not independent contractors.

  • The decision means an Amazon subsidiary faces a tax bill of over $200,000.

  • Labor unions and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development advocated for Amazon Flex workers to be recognized as employees.

  • Legal experts suggest the case could have implications for similar gig economy worker classification cases.
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Obamacare wars heat up as Biden and Trump clash over subsidies: Biden calls for extending funding set to expire after 2025 and bashes Trump ...
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Obamacare wars heat up as Biden and Trump clash over subsidies
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Retail Investors Throw a Meme Stock Party In Face of High Rates: The retail investing crowd is back in the throes of a meme stock mania as encouraging messaging ...
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Retail Investors Throw a Meme Stock Party In Face of High Rates