President Joe Biden is facing backlash from some of his own party’s wealthy donors, with Abigail Disney, the heiress to the Disney family fortune, leading the charge. Disney, granddaughter to Roy O. Disney, who cofounded The Walt Disney Company, recently announced that she will no longer fund the Democratic Party until Biden drops out of
The recent general election marked a significant shift in power in the UK, with Labour winning a landslide victory according to the exit poll. This outcome brings an end to 14 years of Conservative rule, with Sir Keir Starmer’s party projected to secure around 410 seats – granting them an overall majority of 170. This
In a surprising turn of events, Patrick Bertoletti emerged victorious at this year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, dethroning the 16-time winner Joey Chestnut. Bertoletti, a 39-year-old from Illinois, devoured a total of 58 hot dogs within the allotted 10-minute time frame, earning him the coveted Mustard Yellow Belt in the men’s category. Meanwhile, Miki
The landscape of women’s soccer is experiencing a significant shift with the rise of private equity investments in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). While other major sports leagues in the U.S. have allowed private equity firms to hold passive, minority stakes, the NWSL stands out as the only league that has permitted these firms
Recently, a Seattle-area plastic surgery provider, Allure Esthetic, and its owner, Javad Sajan, were accused of engaging in unethical practices such as posting fake positive reviews and threatening patients over negative ones. This led to a lawsuit being brought against them by Attorney General Bob Ferguson, resulting in a federal consent decree that requires Allure
Bitcoin experienced a significant drop in price, falling to around $57,000 per unit after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced that it was not planning to cut interest rates. This news came after the release of minutes from the Fed’s June meeting that indicated a reluctance to lower rates until there is clear evidence of inflation
Threads, the microblogging platform launched last year as an alternative to X, has recently reached a significant milestone of 175 million monthly active users. Owned by Meta, the platform has seen a rapid growth in its user base since its launch on July 6. The success of Threads can be attributed to its user-friendly interface
The recent increase in Australia’s Location Offset scheme to 30% has been met with great enthusiasm and celebration within the country’s screen industry. The announcement of this legislation back in May has now officially come into effect as of July 1. This change raises the rebate for TV and film productions shooting in Australia from
Competitors at the Paris Olympics are embracing the latest cutting-edge swimsuits in hopes of gaining a competitive edge in the pool. Speedo has introduced a new version of its Fastskin LZR Racer suit, designed to be the most water-repellent yet. Athletes like Emma McKeon, Caeleb Dressel, and Adam Peaty are relying on these suits to
LeBron James’ decision to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $104 million contract has sent shockwaves through the NBA. This deal not only secures James for his 22nd NBA season but also includes a player option for 2025-26 and a no-trade clause, giving him significant control over his future. The contract structure