Month: September 2024

Uzo Aduba pays tribute to her mom in a new memoir, ‘The Road Is Good’ : NPR

September 26, 2024 admin No Comments

Aduba dedicates her new memoir to her mother, Nonyem Aduba. “My self-talk, the way that I motivate myself into pursuing this business … is built out of language that my mother had given me,” Aduba says. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Roughly translated, actor Uzo Aduba’s first name — Uzoamaka — means…

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China is easing monetary policy. The economy needs fiscal support

September 25, 2024 admin No Comments

A China Resources property under construction in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 24, 2024. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s slowing economy needs more than interest rate cuts to boost growth, analysts said. The People’s Bank of China on Tuesday surprised markets by announcing plans to cut a number of rates,…

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8 Best Portable Power Stations (2024): Power Capacity, Portability, Camping, and More

September 25, 2024 admin No Comments

Dabbsson DBS1000 Pro Portable Power Station for $999: This 1024-watt-hour capacity power station has a LiFePO4 battery and a decent mix of ports to charge and power your gadgetry. The US model has four AC outlets, three USB-A ports, three USB-C ports, a car socket, and two DC5521 barrel ports. It can charge to 80…

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Thank you, Oakland A’s – The Athletic

September 25, 2024 admin No Comments

By now, much of the rage has passed. The takes have gone cold, the vitriol has been spewed, and all the jokes have been told about the dopey owner being born on third base and thinking he’s hit a triple. The Oakland Athletics will soon pass into history, which means the time has come to…

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Director Coralie Fargeat on her new horror movie ‘The Substance’ : NPR

September 25, 2024 admin No Comments

Demi Moore stars in the film about an aging actress who takes a black market drug to create a younger version of herself. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: In the new movie “The Substance,” Demi Moore stars as Elisabeth Sparkle, an aging actress with an Oscar reduced to hosting a popular fitness show. One day, her boss…

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It’s Much, Much More Than Your Son Or Nephew Has

September 24, 2024 admin No Comments

Can You Guess How Much Money Warren Buffett Saved Up By The Time He Was 15? Hint: It’s Much, Much More Than Your Son Or Nephew Has When you think of Warren Buffett, you probably imagine him as one of the richest men in the world, with billions in his bank account. But have you…

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How the new FAFSA made chaos of the college financial aid process : NPR

September 24, 2024 admin No Comments

New investigations by the U.S. Government Accountability Office offer the fullest picture yet of why the revamped FAFSA had such a troubled launch. LA Johnson/NPR hide caption toggle caption LA Johnson/NPR There’s no question, the rollout of the revamped FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid that millions of students must fill out…

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Logitech G705 review: The perfect mouse for small hands

September 24, 2024 admin No Comments

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact and ergonomic design, ideal for smaller hands Precise control thanks to Lightsync sensor Customizable RGB lighting and button assignment Good battery life without RGB lighting cons Limited maximum DPI (8,200) for hardcore gamers Relatively short battery life with the RGB lighting switched on Weight might be too low…

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Can Dave Aranda recover from Baylor’s last-second collapse against Colorado?

September 24, 2024 admin No Comments

Nearly three years ago, with a conference title on the line, Baylor’s defense turned into a brick wall. In the final minute of the 2021 Big 12 Championship Game, Oklahoma State had four tries to get 2 yards and a go-ahead touchdown. The Bears allowed just 1 3/4, and Baylor won the Big 12 crown…

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‘Joker’ director Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix return with a musical sequel : NPR

September 24, 2024 admin No Comments

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in Joker: Folie à Deux. Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. hide caption toggle caption Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. After his 2019 Oscar-winning film Joker, director Todd Phillips knew he wanted to do more with the character — and with Joaquin Phoenix, who played the title role. The film centers on Arthur Fleck,…

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