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Higher interest rates squeeze younger and lower-income households. ‘A rate hike is a blunt tool,’ says expert
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signaled potential additional increases, creating differential impacts on younger borrowers and lower-income households who face higher borrowing costs.
CEO of buy now, pay later giant Affirm says high gas prices are hitting U.S. shoppers
Affirm Holdings CEO Max Levchin cited elevated gas prices as a factor influencing consumer spending patterns, while the company reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and guidance.
May Mobility’s SPAC Merger: Is This a Road to Nowhere for Investors?
May Mobility is preparing to go public through a SPAC merger with ACP Holdings Acquisition, valuing the combined company at approximately $1.4 billion and targeting a Nasdaq listing under the ticker MAY.
Ennis (EBF) Grows Sales but Earns Less. Are Legal Items Hiding a Better Business?
Ennis reported revenue growth of 3.3% to $102 million but net earnings declined, though legal items and acquisition contributions complicate the underlying business comparison.
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Super League Grand Final: Wakefield Trinity make history with 23-10 victory over Warrington Wolves
Wakefield Trinity won their first Super League championship, defeating Warrington Wolves 23-10 in the Grand Final at Old Trafford, completing a remarkable turnaround after relegation in 2023.
‘Brave from the beginning’: 20 years of Friday Night Lights – the sports drama that dared to be different
Friday Night Lights premiered 20 years ago as a sports drama set in smalltown Texas, adapted from a Pulitzer-winning reporter’s book about high school football culture and its societal impacts.
Will ‘The Shards’ Return? FX Show Tests Ryan Murphy’s Sway In Disney Empire
FX has not yet renewed ‘The Shards,’ Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel about Los Angeles prep school students. The show ended its first season on a cliffhanger in early August.
Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning
Alison Hammond left ITV’s This Morning during Friday’s broadcast after experiencing chest discomfort. She returned home from hospital after tests revealed a panic attack rather than a cardiac issue.
Denver Film Festival Unveils Lineup and Honorees
The Denver Film Festival announced its 49th edition lineup featuring 129 films across multiple venues, with opening and closing films and special honorees including Carrie Coon and John Cho.
Noel Gallagher guitar sells for £12,000 at Oasis auction
A limited edition Epiphone guitar formerly owned by Noel Gallagher sold for £12,000 at auction, though a valuable collection of unreleased Oasis recordings was withdrawn after legal action by the band.
Zach Bryan Wears ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt During Concert at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium
Country singer Zach Bryan wore a “Free Palestine” shirt during a performance at Gillette Stadium, amid ongoing controversy over pro-Palestinian remarks and artist removals from tour lineups.
Asghar Farhadi Says Films Like ‘Argo’ Perpetuate American White Savior Myth: ‘Who Asked You to Come and Save Us?’
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi criticized Hollywood films like “Argo” for perpetuating a “white savior” narrative, saying American cinema portrays foreign countries condescendingly and fails to represent authentic perspectives.
‘Coven Academy’ Creator Breaks Down Briar’s Family Tree, Dark Magic as an Addiction Metaphor, ‘Misogyny’ Against Witches — and a Deleted Kiss Scene
Disney+ series “Coven Academy” moves to Freeform after being deemed too dark for Disney Channel. Creator Tim Federle discusses the show’s themes, character development, and a major reveal about the protagonist’s parentage.
Jerry Golod, Producer of ‘Tales From the Darkside’ and Former CBS And NBC Executive, Dies at 87
Jerry Golod, a television producer and former CBS and NBC executive known for creating ‘Tales From the Darkside,’ has died at age 87 following a brief cancer illness.
Pierre Le Gall’s Passionate Love Story ‘Flesh and Fuel’ Named Best Film at Zurich Film Festival
French director Pierre Le Gall’s feature debut “Flesh and Fuel” won the Golden Eye for best narrative film at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival, while Pete Muller’s documentary “Bucks Harbor” claimed the top documentary prize.
Tony Gilroy Says Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Will ‘Destroy’ a ‘Healthy and Beautiful Business’ in ‘The Name of Venture Capital’: ‘It’s Tragic’
Director Tony Gilroy criticized the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger as tragic, arguing it threatens to destroy a healthy film industry in service of venture capital interests.