Anya Taylor-Joy recently shared her experience of pushing George Miller to film a brutal moment in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga that symbolized “female rage.” In the scene, Imperator Furiosa cuts out the tongue of Dementus, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth. Taylor-Joy’s intention was to highlight the strength and power of female characters in the film,
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently made a significant announcement regarding the buy now, pay later industry. According to the agency, customers using BNPL services are now entitled to the same federal protections as credit card users. This new development comes in the form of an “interpretive rule” under the Truth in Lending Act, which
The political landscape in the United Kingdom is set to undergo a significant shift with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s unexpected decision to call a general election on 4 July. This move, which comes as the Tories find themselves trailing Labour by 20 points in the polls, is a bold gamble by Mr. Sunak to secure
Exciting news has emerged regarding the potential return of Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis to the Eastern Conference playoffs. Sources close to the situation have indicated that there is growing optimism that Porzingis could make his comeback as soon as Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Porzingis has been sidelined due to a
Nightmares have always been considered a mysterious aspect of our subconscious, often dismissed as a byproduct of stress or anxiety. However, a recent study led by University of Cambridge public health researcher Melanie Sloan has shed light on a new perspective – nightmares could potentially act as an early warning system for the onset of
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently spoke about the current state of the economy, particularly focusing on inflation. Waller mentioned that there is evidence to suggest that inflation is not accelerating, which could potentially mean that further interest rate hikes may not be necessary. However, he also stated that he would need more convincing before
The tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash has left the nation in mourning. Thousands of people gathered in Tabriz to pay their respects and honor the fallen leader. The funeral ceremonies for President Raisi, along with others who lost their lives in the accident, were somber and emotional, with crowds
In a surprising turn of events, Lowe’s managed to surpass Wall Street’s quarterly earnings and revenue expectations despite a decrease in sales of pricey items. The home improvement retailer’s performance mirrored that of its competitor, Home Depot, which fell short on revenue targets due to a challenging housing market and a delayed spring start. However,
In a recent tragic event on a London-Singapore flight, a 73-year-old British man lost his life due to a suspected heart attack caused by sudden extreme turbulence. This incident resulted in numerous injuries among the passengers, with reports of people being “launched into the ceiling” and overhead lockers on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from
In recent months, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a surge in prices, attracting the attention of investors once again. According to data from CoinShares, investment products backed by digital assets such as NFTs and cryptocurrencies received a total of $932 million in a four-day period between May 13 and May 17. This influx of capital