The Austin Film Festival has recently revealed the names of the honored guests for its 30th edition, set to take place from October 26 to November 2. This year, the festival will recognize three remarkable individuals for their outstanding contributions to the film industry: producer Lauren Shuler Donner, writer-producer James V. Hart, and filmmaker So
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Regularly consuming sugar-sweetened beverages has long been associated with various health risks. In a recent prospective cohort study conducted by Xuehong Zhang, MBBS, ScD, and colleagues, the incidence of liver cancer and death from chronic liver disease was examined among nearly 100,000 postmenopausal women. The study found a significant association between the consumption of sugar-sweetened
Tech giants Apple, Samsung Electronics, Nvidia, and Intel are reportedly planning to invest in Arm, a chip designer owned by SoftBank Group, during its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in September. This move comes after Arm’s discussions with several companies to secure anchor investors for its IPO. The long-awaited IPO is seen as a potential
Visual effects crews at Marvel Studios have taken a significant step in their fight for better rights and protections by filing for a unionization election with the National Labor Relations Board. With a supermajority of Marvel’s crew, which consists of over 50 workers, signing authorization cards, they are expressing their desire to be represented by
Asia-Pacific markets are poised for a varied start to the day as investors eagerly await China’s trade data for July. Economists surveyed by Reuters anticipate a sharper decline in exports for July, with a projected slump of 12.5% compared to the previous month’s 12.4% drop. The outcome of this data will likely influence market sentiment
Binaural beats, a popular form of brain stimulation, have long been hailed as the key to improving cognitive performance and enhancing focus. However, a new study conducted by Michał Klichowski and his team at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland suggests that these beats may actually hinder learning rather than improve it. The researchers tested 920
In a groundbreaking move, PayPal, the esteemed payments giant, has announced the launch of its very own US dollar stablecoin. This momentous step has solidified PayPal as the first major financial technology firm to fully embrace digital currencies for payments and transfers. While stablecoins have existed for several years, they have struggled to gain traction
The quest for a reliable kicker continues for the Dallas Cowboys as coach Mike McCarthy announced the release of Tristan Vizcaino, bringing a new twist to the ongoing competition. With Vizcaino’s departure, Brandon Aubrey remains the sole kicker on the 90-man roster. However, the team may choose to add another kickersoon, or they might wait
The sports trading card industry has recently become a battleground for two major players, Fanatics and Panini. These industry giants have found themselves entangled in a legal battle, each filing lawsuits against the other. Panini kicked off the clash by filing an antitrust lawsuit against Fanatics, accusing them of engaging in “calculated, intentional, anticompetitive conduct”
Boeing, one of the leading aerospace companies, announced on Monday its goal to be ready to fly NASA astronauts with its Starliner capsule for the first time by March. This timeline adjustment comes after a launch delay earlier this year. During a press conference, Mark Nappi, the Vice President and Starliner Manager at Boeing, stated