M. Night Shyamalan’s latest thriller “Trap” promises to deliver a shocking twist for audiences when it hits theaters on August 9th. The film’s new trailer was revealed at Warner Bros. CinemaCon presentation in April, giving a glimpse into the suspenseful storyline. Starring Josh Hartnett as a father figure who uncovers a potential serial killer at a pop concert, “Trap” is inspired by Shyamalan’s daughter’s experiences as a recording artist and the current concert tour culture. Drawing inspiration from the classic film “Purple Rain,” the movie features a concert as its main set piece. Shyamalan, known for his attention to detail,…
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The US bond market was rattled this week after New York Federal Reserve President John Williams hinted at a possible interest-rate increase during a conference in Washington. Williams, a key figure in the Federal Reserve system, mentioned the potential for a rate hike, signaling a halt in the market’s recent recovery. While Williams clarified that another rate hike is not his base case, he left the door open for an increase if economic data suggests it is necessary. Emphasizing the importance of achieving the Fed’s goals through potential interest rate adjustments, Williams’ comments sent shockwaves through the market, leading to…
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan Receives 24/7 Police Protection Amid Rising Extremist Threats London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been under constant police protection since 2017, a level of security usually reserved for high-ranking officials like King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The first Muslim to hold the office, Khan has faced threats from both far-right and Islamist extremists. Recent reports show a troubling increase in Islamophobic incidents in the UK, soaring by 335%, with antisemitic incidents also on the rise. This trend is further exacerbated by accusations of prejudice and racism within political parties, including Prime Minister Sunak’s Tories…
Astronomers Make Groundbreaking Discovery of Massive Black Hole in Milky Way Astronomers have made a remarkable and unexpected discovery by uncovering the most massive stellar-mass black hole in our galaxy, named Gaia BH3, which is an astonishing 33 times more massive than our sun. This groundbreaking find places Gaia BH3 as the second-closest known black hole to Earth, located roughly 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Aquila. The researchers behind this remarkable discovery recently published their findings in the prestigious journal Astronomy and Astrophysics on April 16. The discovery of Gaia BH3 was unexpected and considered a rare find in…
CBS issued an apology after a timing mixup during a Billy Joel concert special left viewers in the Eastern and Central time zones disappointed. The special, which was celebrating the singer-songwriter’s 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden, was cut off abruptly during the final two minutes. The program unexpectedly transitioned to local news telecasts during the final verse of Joel’s iconic hit, “Piano Man.” This error was attributed to a timing mistake caused by the delayed start of the special, which was a result of the Masters golf tournament coverage and a CBS News special report. The network has…
The 2024 Writers Guild Awards celebrated some of the biggest names in the film and television industry, with Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” and Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” taking home top honors. At simultaneous ceremonies held in Los Angeles and New York, Cord Jefferson was a big winner, not only taking home the award for Adapted Screenplay but also the prestigious Paul Selvin Award. Errol Morris also received recognition for his documentary “The Pigeon Tunnel.” On the television side, Succession, The Bear, and Beef completed their awards-season sweeps with wins for Drama Series, Comedy Series, and Limited Series. The Last of…
The Europa Clipper spacecraft, a key player in NASA’s mission to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, is gearing up for a five-year journey filled with groundbreaking discoveries. Recently, media outlets, including Decrypt, were granted a rare glimpse into the spacecraft’s preparation at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The main objective of the Europa Clipper mission is to study the icy moon’s habitability and potential for supporting life. This includes investigating the moon’s surface, subsurface ocean, and searching for any signs of life. To ensure the spacecraft is ready for its mission, it was meticulously cleaned and tested in a vibration-testing session. The…
Google Cloud made waves this week as they hosted a conference in Las Vegas, welcoming a staggering 30,000 attendees all eager to learn about the latest advancements in generative AI. The tech giant put a spotlight on their Gemini large language model (LLM) and how it can revolutionize productivity across their platform. Despite the hype surrounding the event, some attendees noted that the demos showcased during the keynote seemed simplistic and lacked diversity in examples outside of the Google ecosystem. This raised concerns about the actual practical applications of generative AI and whether it could truly benefit a wide range…
Eye doctors are issuing a warning ahead of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, urging the public to avoid looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection. Experts are stressing the serious risk of permanent blindness and eye damage that can occur from viewing the sun during an eclipse. One potential danger is solar retinopathy, a rare but serious type of retinal injury that can result from staring at the sun. Case studies have highlighted individuals who have experienced solar retinopathy after viewing an eclipse without protective eyewear. Symptoms of this condition can include blurry vision, blind spots,…