The surprisingly positive jobs report Friday has reinforced growing optimism about the U.S. economy, less than a month before the end of an extremely close presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, and while voters say the economy is a top priority. Nonfarm payrolls added 254,000 jobs in September, while
Forty years after the publication of Leaving the Land, Pulitzer Prize finalist Douglas Unger returns with his fifth novel, Dream City, an excoriating tale of hope, greed, and betrayal in Las Vegas. C.D. Reinhart is Unger’s fatally flawed protagonist, a failed actor bent on self-improvement who is forced to be the public face of his
Picking out winter footwear is often an uphill battle for me, and I trust that many men feel the same. Whether it’s poor water insulation, shoddy slip resistance, or outright hideous designs, it always seems like there’s a catch. That is unless we’re talking about the very best winter boots for men. Crafting a boot
When it comes to skin, a good defense is always the best offense. Prep your face before shaving by exfoliating with a quality scrub. This will lift any hairs that might be starting to grow inward and prevent dead cells and grime from blocking hair follicles. If you have especially sensitive skin and don’t want
Peter Sutherland’s (Gabriel Basso) adventures are going to continue, as Netflix announced some great news about The Night Agent‘s future. Not only does The Night Agent Season 2 now have a premiere window—winter 2025—and the first photos (below), but it has also already been renewed for a third season! Production will begin in Istanbul at the
(L to R) Liam Hemsworth and Laura Dern star in ‘Lonely Planet’. Premiering on Netflix beginning October 11th is the new romantic comedy ‘Lonely Planet’, which was directed by Susannah Grant (‘Catch and Release’), and stars Liam Hemsworth and Oscar-winner Laura Dern (‘Marriage Story’, ‘Jurassic Park’) and Liam Hemsworth (‘The Hunger Games’, ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’).
The TCM Classic Film Festival returns to Hollywood for its 16th edition on April 24-27 with a theme that would make Jean Renoir and Styx proud: “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.” Leading up to the popular event, TCM will expand its festival footprint by presenting what it’s calling TCM Classic Film Festival: New York
Boeing 737s on the ground in Renton, Washington. Leslie Josephs | CNBC Boeing delivered 33 airplanes in September, six more than during the same period a year earlier, as the company and its customers keep an eye on the impact of a machinist strike, now in its fourth week. Through September, Boeing has handed over
PepsiCo on Tuesday lowered its full-year outlook for organic revenue after its second straight quarter of weaker-than-expected sales. The repercussions of the Quaker Foods North America recalls, weakening demand in the U.S. and business disruptions in some international markets weighed on the company’s performance in the quarter, CEO Ramon Laguarta said in a statement. For
Two women sit on the sidewalk of Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge, decorated with Chinese national flags, on October 3, 2024 in Chongqing, China. National Day Golden Week is a holiday in China commemorates the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Cheng Xin | Getty Images Zheng Shanjie, chairman of China’s National Development
Jim Legxacy is back with new music. Watch the video for new track “Aggressive” below. It marks the British multi-hyphenate’s debut for XL Recordings, after a string of self-releases, including last year’s breakout track “Old Place.” The video, directed by Fidel, was shot on Blackberry. “Aggressive” follows Legxacy’s July single “Nothings Changed (!).” He co-produced
Coldplay have released the deluxe edition of ‘Moon Music’, now dubbed ‘Moon Music (Full Moon Edition)’, which features new collaborations with Jon Hopkins and The 1975‘s Matty Healy. READ MORE: Exclusive: Coldplay: “When things appear overwhelmingly positive, that’s often because it’s what the singer needs most” Yesterday (October 7), just three days after releasing the standard
October Prime Day has brought a bunch of sales to Amazon’s own tech, including its Echo smart displays. Among these deals is an all-time-low price on one of our top picks for the best smart displays, the Echo Show 8. You can pick up this midrange, mid-sized model for $85, which is $65 off its
Apple rolled out new iOS 18.1 developer and public updates for iPhone on Monday. With the new updates, the Cupertino-based tech giant brings new toggles in the Control Centre, changes to the Notification Summaries, support for Sleep Apnea detection, and the ability to share Apple Music songs directly on social media platforms. Notably, this development
Critic’s Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 4.6 Brilliant Minds has improved each episode by adding more impactful cases and emotional character arcs. Steve Howey guest-starred on Brilliant Minds Season 1 Episode 3 as Dr. Wolf’s friend and mechanic, Wyatt, who experienced memory loss issues. As his condition worsened, Wyatt was forced to make an impossible decision
Former drug company executive Martin Shkreli and his lead attorney Benjamin Brafman arrive at U.S. District Court for the fourth day of jury deliberations in his securities fraud trial in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., August 3, 2017. Amr Alfiky | Reuters The Supreme Court in an order Monday rejected a bid
There’s nothing more delicate than a line. In the world of my Triple Sonnets, my lines consist of approximately ten syllables each, mimicking our natural speaking pattern of saying ten syllables and then pausing. I love the tightness of this line—how plot, conceit, and yes, romance, are brought out in a compact yet deliberate space.
FYI After conducting thorough research, we’ve made a few updates to our curated list of the luxury gifts for cigar lovers. We’ve rearranged some of the products to help you find the perfect gift faster, adding new best for attributes to make navigating our recommendations easier. Notably, the Whiskey Glass with Cigar Holder has now taken