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Hollywood’s Fading Stardom in China: A Tale of Changing Tastes and Failed Strategies
Hollywood shut out of China’s top films: For the first time since 2020, no American movies ranked among China’s 10 highest grossing films last year. Major sequels like “Aquaman 2”…
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Milk vs Dark Chocolate: A Case for the Sweet Simplicity of Milk
The great candy debate rages on, but there’s one truth we can’t deny: Milk chocolate reigns supreme. The case against dark chocolate is clear. It’s bitter, chalky, pretentious – a…
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The Grim Future of Local News and Its Role in Elections
What’s new: The news industry is facing an onslaught of grim headlines as it struggles to adapt to the digital age. Layoffs, closures, and reader fatigue have hit news organizations even…
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Why you can’t sleep: Overthinking before bed spikes cortisol and blood pressure, making it hard to relax
In a recent article, sleep researcher Rebecca Robbins, PhD, shares strategies to quiet the mind and promote sleep when overthinking at bedtime. She explains that ruminating on negative experiences can…
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Salesforce Trims the Fat, But Still Hiring?
Salesforce is showing Cousin Eddie some love, laying off about 700 employees (1% of their workforce) in a move echoing across the tech industry. This follows last year’s 10% workforce…
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The best airlines in the U.S. for 2023, ranked by WSJ
Delta Air Lines topped the list for the fourth year in a row, followed by Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Spirit Airlines ranked last, behind Frontier Airlines and American Airlines.
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Microsoft slashes 1,900 jobs in gaming division after Activision deal
Microsoft announced it is cutting 1,900 roles within its gaming division, marking the latest round of job layoffs in the tech industry.
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Cryptocurrency: Stocks or bonds? Courts may decide.
The legal status of cryptocurrencies is unclear in the U.S., as federal judges are weighing whether they should be treated as securities or commodities under the law.
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America’s craft beer boom is over — but not for everyone
The craft beer industry, which once enjoyed double-digit growth and endless variety, is slowing down and consolidating, as consumers seek fewer choices and more quality.
