Scientists have finally figured out what causes humor – and they cracked the code by deliberately putting their volunteers in embarrassing situations. In a new unusual study, published on July 17 in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, researchers asked 40 young girls and women to sing karaoke while being filmed. The volunteers … Read more
Dividend-paying stocks may be nearing a tailwind — and investors would do well to pull names that offer solid income, according to Bank of America. “We believe we are now in a world of absolute returns where the contribution of deficits to market returns is likely to be much higher than it was a decade … Read more
I like fashion, but you are not serious people. I like “Succession”. I love the dark humor, brutal language and strong dedication of businessman Logan Roy. As I reflect on my first six weeks as Cascale’s chief executive officer, I keep coming back to his quote from season four. After they made questionable decisions, he … Read more
A revival is underway in sports media as Dan Gilbert’s Rock Entertainment Group (REG), the company that owns the Cleveland Cavaliers and other assets, is launching a sports platform with Gray Media called Rock Entertainment Sports Network. The new program will broadcast sports games for several other teams under the REG umbrella—the Cleveland Charge (Cavs’ … Read more
An analysis carried out by MerchantPro – a local SaaS solution platform for e-Commerce – on the data reported by online stores operating in 2024 and the first half of the previous year, shows an increase in sales that more than 9% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. … Read more
Maricopa County District Attorney Rachel Mitchell wrote a surprise announcement on X, formerly Twitter, with permission from former Arizona Diamondbacks running back Randy Johnson. He says he’s “proud” to support him, and for some stupid reason, while he’s saying thank you, Mitchell throws a line about crime in Seattle that I don’t think anyone will … Read more
Listen to the title 5 minutes This sound is self-generated. Please let us know if you have any comments. It’s been nearly two years since the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at boosting the country’s role in the global semiconductor industry. The law, that it provides $52 … Read more
SAG-AFTRA goes on strike again. This time, the union is calling for a work stoppage against major video game companies after nearly two years of trying to renegotiate its Interactive Media Agreement. The decision to contest it comes 10 months after the union’s initial strike authorization vote. The strike begins on July 26 at 12:01 … Read more
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK – JULY 20: Christie Brinkley attends the 2024 Hamptons Polo Game and Event … [+] on July 20, 2024 in Bridgehampton, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) Getty Images Eternal beauty icon Christie Brinkley is keeping busy. The Sports Illustrated The cover model is known for setting high standards in the … Read more
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK – JULY 20: Christie Brinkley attends the 2024 Hamptons Polo Game and Event … [+] on July 20, 2024 in Bridgehampton, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) Getty Images Eternal beauty icon Christie Brinkley is keeping busy. The Sports Illustrated The cover model is known for setting high standards in the … Read more