A daydreamer and a bit of a lost cause, Rey loves stories. Whether they’re book shaped or you can see them on a screen, a story always hides in the corners of her mind. She’s working on a few stories of her own, always accompanied by her trusty cat. View All posts by Rey Rowland
Month: August 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger speaking with CNBC’s David Faber at the Allen&Co. Annual Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. David A. Grogan | CNBC Disney CEO Bob Iger has taken the unusual step of paying former executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs a consulting fee to help him solve a complex problem: what to do with
A future pandemic, Russia’s potential to disrupt global energy supplies and extreme weather are among 89 threats the government has identified to the UK’s security. The Cabinet Office has updated the national risk register to help the public prepare for “worst-case scenarios” that could strike the country. Other threats include the malicious use of drones
In this article QCOM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Qualcomm president and CEO Cristiano Amon speaks about Qualcomm’s technology for automakers at a news conference during CES 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 4, 2022. Steve Marcus | Reuters Qualcomm reported third-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat Wall Street expectations, but revenue and guidance
Viewers are switching off traditional TV at record rates, according to a new Ofcom report. With more competition than ever from streamers, the proportion of people watching a programme on broadcast TV each week dropped from 83% in 2021 to 79% in 2022 – the biggest decline since records began, the watchdog said. Younger viewers
EXCLUSIVE: Not much has changed on Days of Our Lives following an investigation into misconduct allegations against co-executive producer/director Albert Alarr and a toxic work environment he and his team allegedly fostered, with Alarr still in charge at the venerable daytime drama. Now the DoOL cast are taking things into their own hands, with a
This is Day 93 of the WGA strike and Day 20 of the SAG-AFTRA strike. The talk of the picket lines today was the bombshell news that studios and striking writers are headed back to the bargaining table Friday. “It’s a baby step, and baby steps lead us eventually to the finish line,” Barry and
News Glasser Shares New Song “All Lovers”: Listen The latest preview of Crux, Cameron Mesirow’s first new studio album in a decade By Nina Corcoran August 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Glasser, photo by Yis Kid Facebook Twitter Glasser, the electropop project of Cameron Mesirow, has shared a new song called “All Lovers.” It’s the latest
We won’t count all the reasons why we love curly hairstyles, but among them: it’s big (that volume), it’s bold, it’s beautiful, it’s unapologetic and it’s truly individual, since each and every curl pattern is unique. Yes, curly hair comes with its own set of challenges – curls naturally have a tendency to crave moisture,
A new law in Iowa, SF 496, prohibits teaching about gender identity or sexual orientation to students from kindergarten to sixth grade. And now, a list obtained by The Des Moines Register shows what it could mean for schools. The list has 374 books that are thought to violate SF 496, and teachers have been
In this article F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Ford Motor Co. fuel powered F-150 trucks under production at their Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan on September 20, 2022. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images Ford Motor said that its U.S. sales rose 5.9% in July from a year ago, as demand for
Delays to moving asylum seekers onto the Bibby Stockholm barge are now being caused by checks on working practices, Sky News understands. A Home Office source confirmed reports that fire safety issues did lead to initial setbacks, saying a door had been put on the wrong way round. But now that has been fixed, there
Twitter unveils X logo to replace Larry the bird. Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty Images Three Democratic lawmakers are pressing Elon Musk on his social media platform’s “hostile stance” toward independent research efforts after X, formerly known as Twitter, sued a nonprofit research group that found an increase in hate speech after the billionaire’s
Stephen Mulhern has been lined up to replace Phillip Schofield as co-presenter of Dancing On Ice, Sky News understands. The TV star, known for hosting shows including Catchphrase and Britain’s Got More Talent, would join Holly Willoughby as co-presenter of the popular show. ITV has not yet confirmed the news, saying an announcement will be
WWE set viewership records last quarter as revenue jumped 25% and the company’s planned merger with Endeavor’s UFC announced in April remains on track to close in the second half of 2023. Media sales jumped more than 30% to $320 million, revenue from live events surged 50% to $62 million. WWE CEO Nick Khan called
There’s movement! The WGA has confirmed that it will sit down with the AMPTP on Friday to try and put an end to the writers strike that has been going on since May. The guild sent a note to its members tonight that said, “The AMPTP, through Carol Lombardini, reached out to the WGA today
News A2IM Launches Health Insurance Program for Musicians The music industry trade association will offer access to group health insurance benefits to A2IM Artist Pro Program members By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 1, 2023 Facebook Twitter A doctor reads a blood pressure gauge during an examination of a patient in Dorchester, Massachusetts. (Photo by Joe
Sure, we might all be patiently awaiting the arrival of some late summer weather (any day now…), but when it comes to discovering next season’s fashion trends there’s no such thing as too soon. Particularly, let’s be honest, when it takes many of us a good couple of months to get our heads around some
Jaime Herndon finished her MFA in nonfiction writing at Columbia, after leaving a life of psychosocial oncology and maternal-child health work. She is a writer, editor, and book reviewer who drinks way too much coffee. She is a new-ish mom, so the coffee comes in extra handy. Twitter: @IvyTarHeelJaime View All posts by Jaime Herndon Jaime
In this article SBUX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Starbucks logo is seen on a cup in this illustration photo taken in the cafe at the airport in Charleroi, Belgium on July 27, 2023. Jakub Porzyck | Nurphoto | Getty Images Starbucks on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that beat analysts’ expectations, but its same-store