Anne Chaisson, the executive director of Hamptons Film Festival presenting organization HamptonsFilm, has announced that she will be stepping down from her position after this year’s edition of the festival. Chaisson has been with HamptonsFilm since 2002, initially joining as a producer of films screened during the festival. Over the years, she has played a
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Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States has decided to send additional troops and military hardware to the region. This move comes as part of the U.S.’s commitment to defend Israel, according to a statement released by the Pentagon. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has emphasized the importance of taking every possible
Last week, the stock market experienced a slight recovery after a significant decline on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the week with a 0.6% decrease, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.04% and 0.18%, respectively. The weak July jobs report has raised concerns about the economy’s health, making it crucial
Upon closer examination of the research conducted by paleoanthropologist Lee Berger and his team regarding the Homo naledi burials in the Rising Star Cave system, it becomes evident that there are significant flaws in their interpretation. Despite the bold claim that the burials were deliberate, a new analysis led by anthropologist Kimberly Foecke suggests otherwise.
BSNL, one of India’s state-owned telecommunications providers, recently introduced a new cutting-edge over-the-air and Universal SIM platform. This move is in line with the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative, aiming to enhance service quality and connectivity for its users nationwide. The platform, developed in collaboration with Pyro Holdings, allows users the freedom to swap SIM cards
The UK is set to experience scorching temperatures today, with some parts of the country expected to reach a high of 35C. This surge in heat is a result of warm European air sweeping across the region, causing temperatures to climb. The Met Office has issued a warning of highs of 34C to 35C, making
Former President Donald Trump recently made false accusations against Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming that she used AI technology to fabricate images of the crowd sizes at her rallies. This unfounded conspiracy theory aimed to explain the strong enthusiasm for the new Democratic ticket. Despite the Harris campaign providing evidence that the images were accurate
Farida Ahmad, MPH, of the CDC’s Division of Vital Statistics at the National Center for Health Statistics in Maryland, emphasizes that even though COVID has dropped on the list of leading causes of death, it is not game-over for the virus. This highlights the importance of ongoing vigilance and preventive measures to combat the spread
In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend of luxury fashion brands increasingly partnering with athletes to create a unique synergy between high-end fashion and the world of sports. This trend was on full display at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, where luxury took center stage in various forms, from Moët champagne
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both made promises to eliminate taxes on tips in the service and hospitality sectors if they were to win the presidency. This proposal was aimed at appealing to voters in Nevada, a key battleground state with a significant workforce in the hospitality industry. While the idea