Deck the halls! Starbucks’ holiday menu is back Deck the halls! Starbucks’ holiday menu is back 00:53 Americans don’t celebrate Thanksgiving for another three weeks, but the holiday season has already begun at Starbucks and Dunkin’, the country’s two largest coffee chains. Starbucks on Thursday is touting the return of holiday cups and special holiday … Read more
By TeeJay Petit | Published 1 day ago Big film and TV fans will remember the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that raged through most of 2023, shutting down productions across the country. What you might not realize, unless you’ve checked the trade publications, is that Netflix took advantage of the strikes to feature a ton … Read more
The US central bank cut interest rates for the second time in a row, as the independent agency’s future becomes uncertain under Donald Trump’s second presidency. The Federal Reserve Bank, commonly known as the Fed, cut interest rates to 4.5% from 4.75%. Unlike the UK, the US interest rate is a range to guide lenders … Read more
By Chris Snellgrove | Published 1 hour ago When it comes to celebrities and Halloween, most of the hyped headlines focus on who’s dressing up as what (for example, the cosmic coincidence that Janelle Monae and Heidi Klum wore elaborate ET costumes this year) . However, one incredibly popular celebrity made waves not because of … Read more
Rachel Reeves probably doesn’t need any reminders of the political and economic power of inflation. Her party’s landslide electoral victory in the summer was largely attributed to the presidential election Cost of living calamity. Donald Trump wins this week He highlighted this point, as his sweeping gains across all demographics are due to inflationary effects … Read more
By Joshua Tyler | Published 1 hour ago Science fiction often reaches its peak when unusual circumstances are used to highlight real-world issues. One of the best examples of this is the way science fiction deals with PTSD and the horrific realities of the practice of torture. Star Trek in particular has never shied away … Read more
The tension mounts as the stage is set for one of the most exciting duels in youth football: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles versus Ghana’s Black Satellites. The final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship is just around the corner and will take place on Thursday evening at the Stade Kegue in Lome, Togo. Kick-off is scheduled … Read more
HS2 is spending more than £100m on a “shed” to protect bats on part of the line, despite “no evidence of high-speed trains interfering with bats”, the head of the project company said. Sir John Thompson said the 1km (0.6 mile) curved structure at Sheephouse Wood in Buckinghamshire would create a barrier so the creatures … Read more
By Becca Lewis | Published 1 minute ago If you like a good romantic comedy, you might not like hearing the reason why scientists think people evolved the kissing behavior. Often attributed to the idea of sharing a breath that originated around 4,500 years ago, human kissing has been a part of romantic expression for … Read more
Interestingly, JD’s candid comments on Usha’s vote could reflect the couple’s open discussions about politics. While such a disclosure may seem shocking to some, it could also highlight the level of transparency and trust they share as a couple. However, it remains unlikely that Usha will become a vocal supporter of her previous political preferences … Read more