Gene Hackman’s family is facing an unexpected challenge after the sudden deaths of both actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. With Arakawa’s passing, the responsibility for making funeral arrangements for Hackman now falls on his three children: Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie. According to Tim Hackman, Gene’s nephew, the family had assumed that Arakawa … Read more
Dollar General has joined a growing list of retailers warning of weak annual sales and profit, citing high inflation and economic uncertainty as major factors. The company’s CEO, Todd Vasos, stated that customers are struggling to afford essentials due to reduced spending power. The cautious retail outlook for the year is attributed to U.S President … Read more
Civilization VII received generally positive reviews from critics a month ago, but user feedback on Steam and Metacritic was mixed at first. However, developer Firaxis has since released several patches and is planning more updates. In the Civilization community, there’s a consensus that the game’s core mechanics are solid, and most changes to the classic … Read more
A non-profit organization, No One Left Behind, has raised millions of dollars for flights and other assistance to bring Afghans who served with American troops to the US before a potential travel ban. The travel ban, which could restrict entry from Afghanistan, was announced by President Trump’s executive order on January 20. The US military … Read more
Atom Bank has announced plans to relocate its headquarters from Durham’s The Rivergreen Centre to a new location in Newcastle, marking a significant multimillion-pound investment. This move signifies the bank’s commitment to expanding its presence in the North East region. Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-east/atom-bank-to-relocate-durham-hq-to-iconic-newcastle-building-investment-represents-a-bold-statement
Indian authorities have arrested Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian man wanted by the US for allegedly running a $96 billion cryptocurrency exchange that facilitated money laundering for terrorist organizations, drug traffickers, and cybercriminals. The arrest was made at India’s request to the US. Besciokov had been living in Russia but it is unclear why he traveled … Read more
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered a groundbreaking recycling process that could transform the way we handle plastic waste forever. Traditional melting-based recycling degrades the material, rendering it weak and often discarded due to diminished durability. In contrast, the new polymer editing method uses advanced chemical reactions to strengthen recycled plastic by rearranging … Read more
Amanda Seyfried is taking on a new challenge with her role as a Philadelphia police officer in the limited series “Long Bright River,” premiering on Peacock on March 13. The show, based on bestselling book by Liz Moore, follows Mickey, a single mother investigating multiple deaths of unhoused women in a city ravaged by opioid … Read more
Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett deliver suave performances in this hyper-polished spy thriller, which follows a cat-and-mouse game between a seasoned agent and a mysterious adversary. The film boasts crisp visuals and a tightly-wound narrative that propels the viewer through its tense, high-stakes world of espionage. While some may find the sleek production values overly … Read more
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has defended President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, saying the tariffs are aimed at “playing for the strength of America.” In a recent interview on FOX Business, Lutnick stated that the president is trying to protect American workers and industry from foreign competitors. The 25% tariff increase on steel and aluminum imports … Read more