Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. The first weekend in February holds importance in the sports world at large for one reason— the Super Bowl. Even if you’re not a super sports fan, you’ve probably found yourself at a tailgate party tuning in (or just watching the ads and halftime show). For those who had to
Released in 2019, horror movie Ma proved to be one of the most bizarre studio movies made in years. Despite its tepid critical reception, Ma has garnered a dedicated following, which has led to writer and director Tate Taylor devising ideas for a potential Ma 2, with the idea to resurrect the title character and
There is nothing like a harsh trip through the French countryside to get the romantic juices flowing. Poor Diana. She’s aching to connect physically with Matthew, but it’s not something he’s willing to do just yet. Even without that physical connection, A Discovery of Witches Season 2 Episode 5 was a return to form showcasing
The atomic tip of a scanning tunnelling microscope probing a metal surface with a cobalt atom on top. Courtesy: Forschungszentrum Jülich A new type of quasiparticle – dubbed the “spinaron” by the scientists who discovered it – could be responsible for a magnetic phenomenon that is usually attributed to the Kondo effect. The research, which
President Joe Biden speaks delivers a foreign policy address during a visit to the State Department in Washington, February 4, 2021. Tom Brenner | Reuters President Joe Biden said this weekend that it is unlikely a $15 federal minimum wage provision makes it into the next Covid-19 relief package, hitting pause on a key campaign
by Trevor Kimball, February 5, 2021 (Michelle Faye/Wynonna Earp Productions, Inc./SYFY) Wynonna and her team will return on Syfy — for a little while. The cable channel has cancelled the Wynonna Earp TV series so, there won’t be a fifth season. On the bright side, there are hopes of finding a new home for the
AMC Entertainment and GameStop shares dipped Thursday amid high level meetings to discuss recent trading convulsions and as Reddit users argued furiously on the now infamous WallStreetBeats chatroom about whether to fold or fight. GameStop shares are down 34%, extending yesterday’s losses. AMC Entertainment has slipped 19% and other stocks that were vigorously promoted on
SAN FRANCISCO – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a $43.8 million space weather contract to L3 Harris Technologies. Under the five-year, cost-plus contract, Melbourne, Florida-based L3Harris will develop, deploy and operate a command and control system for NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On-Lagrange 1 observatory, scheduled to launch in 2025 on NASA’s Interstellar Mapping
Telegram was the most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide in January 2021, with 24 percent of the total downloads coming from India, according to the latest data from Sensor Tower. The messaging app was downloaded 63 million times last month (which means India saw around 15 million new Telegram users in January, going by the percentage
President Joe Biden has beefed up his foreign policy team with several experts on Asia — a move analysts said signals renewed efforts to raise U.S. standing in a region where China’s influence is growing. The Biden administration has identified a rising and more assertive China as one of its biggest foreign policy challenges, and
SoundCloud is reportedly looking into a new direct payment system on its platform that would allow music fans to pay artists for their work directly, according to a new report from Billboard that cites “multiple sources close to the situation.” The company is reportedly still “exploring several alternative streaming payout models,” with one source indicating
The stock market’s Reddit-fueled trading frenzy could lead to undesirable outcomes for even the most successful of retail investors, behavioral finance analyst Dan Egan told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week. People seeking connection online during the pandemic and the rise of commission-free trading have given way to a speculative boom that raises concerns about retail
On a call with Place2Be for Children’s Mental Health Week, Kate Middleton appeared to reveal a new (adorable) photo of Prince George and Princess Charlotte. On the call, Kate had her usual collection of family photos serving as the background on her video call, but Hello! magazine pointed out one new photo in particular. This
A rare collection of first edition James Bond books is currently for sale, and it represents one of the holy grails for fans of the MI6 agent. But the novels, written by Ian Fleming, are not going cheap. The entire set will set you back more than $600,000. One would need to be Goldfinger levels
There is a lot to look forward to this week. Even if you’re not a football fan and Sunday is scuttled for you when it comes to entertainment, new shows are premiering while favorite returns. Check out what we recommend to watch this week. Saturday, February 6 9/8c Beverly Hills Wedding (Hallmark Channel) When small-town
With more than 100 million viewers tuning in, some of the largest U.S. brands shell out millions of dollars every year for airtime during the Super Bowl. In years past, the likes of Doritos and T-Mobile have paid for multiple ads to run during the NFL championship game in the hopes of creating a splash
by Trevor Kimball, January 29, 2021 (Netflix) Netflix is getting ready to say goodbye to Cesar, Ruby, Monse, and Jamal. The streaming service has renewed the On My Block drama series for a fourth and final season of 10 episodes (two more than season three). On My Block stars Sierra Capri, Jason Genao, Brett Gray,
Cars line up to pick up food boxes at the Athens County Fairgrounds in Athens, Ohio on Dec. 19, 2020. BRAD LEE | AFP | Getty Images Long-term unemployment is edging toward a historical peak, almost a year into the pandemic-fueled downturn. Workers are deemed to be “long-term unemployed” when their jobless spell is longer