Tomas van Houtryve, a renowned photojournalist, has captured the essence of Notre Dame Cathedral’s reconstruction in his latest project, “36 Views of Notre Dame.” The book, which spans 14 years and explores the cathedral’s grandeur, beauty, and symbolism, is now available. Van Houtryve’s photographs showcase the intricate details of the cathedral’s architecture, its presence in … Read more
Japan’s economy unexpectedly shrank 0.1% in Q3 2024 from a 0.7% quarterly growth rate in Q2. The downward revision of preliminary GDP figures may impact expectations for the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate hike. Private consumption, accounting for over 60% of Japan’s GDP, showed a decrease of 0.7% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2024 compared to … Read more
Disney’s Moana 2 has achieved another impressive milestone, reaching $600 million globally following its record-breaking opening bow. The movie’s domestic and international splits are even, with $300M from each region. Its overseas frame earned $103.7M in 52 markets, representing a 41% drop. Moana 2 has become the No. 5 movie of 2024 worldwide, surpassing the … Read more
Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play six-on-six team shooter from Chinese giant NetEase, has made a supercharged start with 10 million players joining the game over its opening weekend. Launched last Friday for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, the game features a roster of current and upcoming Marvel … Read more
Global markets are bracing for central bank decisions amid rising geopolitical tensions. In regions like South Korea and Syria, investors are expecting lower borrowing costs to boost economic growth. US inflation data is expected to support further policy easing, while tech stocks have seen strong gains. However, Chinese consumer prices dropped 0.6% in November, indicating … Read more
The long-lost ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” have been sold at a live auction for a record-breaking $32.5 million, nearly 20 years after they were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The buyer, who was identified through phone bidding records, has secured the prized shoes, … Read more
Suri Cruise, the 18-year-old daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, has come into a substantial amount of money thanks to her trust fund kicking in on April 18. The trust fund, part of the divorce deal between Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in 2012, was meant to provide financial support for Suri as she … Read more
Dogecoin (DOGE) has been on a rollercoaster ride since the 2020 US presidential election, with its price surging 164% to $0.4416 in November. The coin’s recent performance has sparked new predictions for its future growth. Several analysts have adjusted their timelines for Dogecoin to reach ambitious targets of $10, $20, and $30. Trader Tardigrade, a … Read more
Juan Soto has finally achieved what many thought was impossible two and a half years ago – signing the largest contract in North American sports history. The 26-year-old outfielder will earn an average annual value of $51 million over 15 years with the New York Mets, surpassing Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking deal. Soto bet on himself, … Read more
A surge in traffic has caused a website to crash, resulting in an error message of “429 Too Many Requests”. This is one of the most common HTTP status codes, indicating that the server has reached its limit for handling requests within a certain timeframe. The website, which remains unnamed, experienced an influx of visitors … Read more