Michelle Obama has done it again. The former First Lady gave a DNC speech endorsing Joe Biden that, as one Twitter user put it, felt like “an intervention for the soul of the country.” Not only did she take on Trump, calling him “the wrong president for our county,” but she also demanded America take
Don’t expect to see Morpheus in The Matrix 4, as franchise star Laurence Fishburne says he hasn’t been invited to be a part of the upcoming sequel. Continuing the story established by the original Matrix movie trilogy, the upcoming fourth installment will bring back lead actors Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss to once again play
Do they ever get tired of blaming Jihoon for everything? They wasted no time giving us the answers to what happened to Drascilla on 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way Season 2 Episode 12, but it’s getting ridiculous how much Jihoon and Deavan are at odds. Meanwhile, Bini and Ari are well on their way to
Electric Lit relies on contributions from our readers to help make literature more exciting, relevant, and inclusive. Please support our work by becoming a member today, or making a one-time donation here. . The Han Kang I know is a true artist. Someone for whom issues of art, humanity, and the beauty of the world
What Planck saw: does the cosmic microwave background harbour evidence for loop quantum cosmology? (Courtesy: ESA and the Planck Collaboration) A theory of quantum gravity that describes the universe as beginning in a “Big Bounce” rather than a Big Bang has succeeded in explaining several anomalies in the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation. Loop quantum
Allianz Global Investors’ Mona Mahajan sees four “hybrid” plays designed to produced profits whether the market moves higher or lower – without taking on too much risk. “It’s important for investors looking for diversification away from both sides of this barbell of growth and value,” the firm’s U.S. investment strategist told CNBC’s “Trading Nation” on Monday.
Pilots talk after exiting a Delta Airlines flight at the Ronald Reagan National Airport on July 22, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. Michael A. McCoy | Getty Images Just as the U.S. labor market shows signs of recovery, tens of thousands of airline workers are preparing themselves for economic pain from the coronavirus pandemic to come
The tagline (or, in some cases, subtitle) of David Lynch’s 2006 film Inland Empire reads simply: “A woman in trouble.” Of course, if you’ve seen that movie, it’s about a lot more than that, but it works. I’d use something similar for Alice Knott (Riverhead Books), the new novel from dark wizard Blake Butler, although
by Trevor Kimball, August 14, 2020 (Avalon UKTV — © 2020 Avalon UKTV. All rights reserved.) The Taskmaster TV series has enjoyed a long run in the UK but the same can’t be said for the show on The CW in the United States. The smallest network pulled the comedic game show after just one
WASHINGTON — Satellite communications provider Speedcast is seeking to sell itself to one of its largest debt holders as a means of exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Australian company filed for bankruptcy protection in April as the coronavirus pandemic weakened demand for its connectivity services to cruise lines, oil rigs and other customer platforms.
Demonstrators with Shut Down DC protest prepare to march to the home of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Several leading Democratic senators on Monday called for the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors to reverse sweeping operational changes implemented by
2 Chainz has announced the release date for his new album So Help Me God. The record, which follows 2019’s Rap or Go to the League, arrives September 25 (via Def Jam). Check out the announcement below. A Def Jam artist announcing an album called So Help Me God might sound familiar: In March 2015,
In mid-July, a series of high-profile Twitter accounts began spamming the same messages asking users to send them bitcoin. Apple, Uber, Joe Biden and Elon Musk— the accounts affected were some of the most well-known brands and names on the planet. The culprit? A 17-year-old from Florida stands accused of being the mastermind behind the
It only took a handful of outings and some social media flirting for rumors about Kendall Jenner and Phoenix Suns NBA player Devin Booker, 23, to start. The pair made headlines on Tuesday, August 11 when Booker commented on one of Jenner’s posts. She shared a close-up video of herself posing for the camera, captioned
International box office numbers are starting to pour in once again after months of a near-global shutdown for the theatrical movie business. China, specifically, has seen solid business as older movies have been re-released in the country to help draw in customers. Leading the way this weekend was a re-release of Harry Potter and the
It’s been eight years since Gossip Girl aired its final episode, yet the series remains a staple in teen drama history. Chuck and Blair’s wedding was an event that gave fans a satisfying conclusion to the show’s central love story, but was Chair’s ending a negative result of its time period? Truth be told, a
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Barrick Gold mining ullstein bild | Getty Images Barrick Gold‘s stock is popping more than 7% in premarket trading Monday after legendary investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a stake in the gold miner’s stock. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway added a $562 million position in Barrick Gold in the second quarter, SEC filings showed on Friday.