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Dua Lipa knows when she has a good thing going. The singer hit the Time100 Most Influential People Gala at New York City’s Lincoln Center last night wearing a dress that echoes one of her most memorable looks from this past awards season.The singer, who performed at the star-studded gala, tapped Chanel to create a custom look for the occasion. The semi-sheer, embellished lace dress featured a plunging neckline and a bellybutton cutout, and (in…

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Blinken asked if China is meddling in US elections. Hear his responseCNN’s Kylie Atwood sits down with top American diplomat Antony Blinken to discuss if recent actions by China violate a commitment made by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to President Joe Biden to not interfere with the 2024 elections. Read…

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The jury might be out on method dressing, but its media impact is undeniable. Zendaya’s press tour outfits for Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers is a prime example of this; Vogue’s May cover star has amplified the film’s visibility while delivering major looks.From the outset, Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach set a new standard in press tour fashion, with custom designs by Loewe, Jacquemus and Thom Browne, plus rare vintage finds from Ralph Lauren, Vivienne…

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The defending Super Bowl champions just got even more dangerous.The Kansas City Chiefs, less than three months after winning their second-straight Super Bowl, traded up on Thursday in the first round of the NFL Draft to fill a huge team need.Despite the Chiefs getting hot at the right time, Kansas City struggled to find many threats in the passing game, as they did not have anyone go for 1,000 receiving yards (Travis Kelce had…

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Last updated: April 26, 2024 08:46 EDT | 1 min read SPACEX is the newest token launch from a devoted Elon Musk enthusiast and developer known behind the @Elon_Meme_Token X handle.Recently, the same developer also successfully introduced multi-chain versions for both the ELON and TESSLA tokens. $ELON $TESSLA $SPACEX ready to colonize MARS🚀🚀#multichain #CosmosEcosystem #LUNC #INJ #STARS #OSMOSIS #BNB #Polygon #Solana #MemeToken pic.twitter.com/a4mNjkmasN — Elon Meme ⚛️ (@Elon_meme_token) April 26, 2024This article explores how SPACEX’s price hammered moon-shot gains and uncovers the next big meme coin set to skyrocket in the macro summer.SPACEX Price Analysis: Is New Space X Themed, Elon Musk…

New York    The nuance and history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains difficult to capture succinctly, particularly during escalating turmoil among groups with deep-held and entrenched views on the issue. Students inside campus encampments that have spread across the United States over the past week are from a variety of backgrounds including Palestinians, Arabs, Jews and Muslims, joined by students of other religious and ethnic backgrounds. They hold a spectrum of political and social views too: liberal and heterodox, progressive and absolutist. Many have been motivated by the reports and video coming out of Gaza that is often unbearable to…

Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. The interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.625% as of April 26, which is 0.125 points higher than yesterday. Additionally, the interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 7.625%, which is also 0.125 points higher than yesterday. With mortgage rates changing daily, it’s a good idea to check…

   Inflation remained stubbornly high last month, but it hasn’t stopped Americans from spending. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index a closely watched inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve accelerated to 2.7% for the year ended in March, according to data released Friday by the Commerce Department. That rate was above economists’ expectations for a 2.6% gain and landed above February’s reading of 2.5%. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.3%, unchanged from the pace seen in February. Prices for services specifically housing, health care and transportation are applying upward pressure to overall inflation, Commerce Department data shows. “This…

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram!Besides saving time and money, meal prep offers some science-backed health perks. For instance, when you make meals at home, you’re not relying on fast food, takeout and prepared foods that studies link to poor diet quality and negative health outcomes. And when you prepare meals with nutritious ingredients, you’re limiting the ultra-processed foods that may raise the risk of heart disease and negatively affect your mental health. Read the full article here

Last updated: April 26, 2024 03:28 EDT | 2 min read Fintech giant Stripe has announced its decision to once again allow customers to accept cryptocurrency payments after a six-year break.The company is starting with USDC stablecoins on the Solana, Ethereum, and Polygon blockchains, according to a report from TechCrunch. The news of Stripe’s reentry into crypto payments was unveiled by the company’s co-founder and president, John Collison, at the Connect developer conference held in San Francisco. Collison emphasized the improved stability and user experience that stablecoins offer.“Stripe is bringing back crypto payments—this time with stablecoins, which are a way better experience.”Stripe Aims to Expand ServicesThe latest announcement is part…

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Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. New York    Marjorie Taylor Greene has exposed the fault lines in right-wing media. As the extremist Republican congresswoman threatens to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson’s over his support for Ukraine aid, a rift has ruptured wide open in the MAGA Media landscape, separating the hardline and absolutist faction from the establishment wing. On one side are outlets controlled by media mogul Rupert Murdoch. His powerful media properties Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and the New…

Columbia University officials continue to negotiate with anti-Israel demonstrators who have set up an encampment in the heart of campus despite crossing a deadline for the protesters to do so. The university gave an update on the “ongoing discussions” late Thursday evening.On Tuesday, the university notified the agitators of a midnight deadline to reach an agreement to clear out of the encampment, pack up their tents and go home. Hours later, the university said it would give the students an additional 48 hours for negotiations. That deadline, too, came and went, but the university said there had been “progress” in…

An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose faster than expected in March as high prices continued to weigh on millions of Americans. The personal consumption expenditures index showed that consumer prices rose 0.3% from the previous month, according to the Labor Department. On an annual basis, prices climbed 2.7% – higher than both the 2.6% forecast and the 2.5% reading recorded the previous month.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

LOS ANGELES () — Following the death of woman on the Metro B (Red) Line and a series of violent attacks on bus drivers, the transit agency’s Board of Directors declared a public safety emergency Thursday while agreeing to procure safety barriers for bus drivers and taking other steps to enhance safety on the system.Metro’s Board of Directors unanimously adopted a recommendation to acquire barriers for hundreds of buses, in response to a “sudden, unexpected increased severity of assaults on operators.” According to Metro, assaults on bus operators increased from 92 attacks in 2019 to 160 in 2023, and they…

Shop Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway Merch in BroadwayWorld’s Theatre Shop! Show merch available for purchase includes a unique silk scarf, mugs, show shirt, hat, sweatshirt, Cabaret postcard and more.Cabaret stars Eddie Redmayne as the ‘Emcee’, Gayle Rankin as ‘Sally Bowles, two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth as ‘Fraulein Schneider,’ Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood as ‘Clifford Bradshaw,’ Obie Award winner and Drama Desk Award nominee Steven Skybell as ‘Herr Schultz,’ Henry Gottfried as ‘Ernst Ludwig,’ and three-time Helen Hayes Award winner Natascia Diaz as ‘Fritzie/Kost.’The cast of Cabaret includes Gabi Campo as ‘Frenchie,’ Ayla Ciccone-Burton as ‘Helga,’ Colin Cunliffe as ‘Hans,’ Marty Lauter as ‘Victor,’ Loren Lester as‘Herman/Max,’ David Merino as ‘Lulu,’ Julian Ramos as ‘Bobby,’ MiMi Scardulla as ‘Texas,’ and Paige Smallwood as ‘Rosie.’ Swings include Hannah Florence, Pedro Garza, Christian Kidd, Corinne…

HONG KONG — Nelson Wells Jr. has spent almost a decade imprisoned in China.In May 2014, the American traveled to the country from Japan, where he lived with his wife and three children, to seek medical treatment for a head injury he had sustained in a traffic accident. He was arrested and accused of trying to smuggle drugs out of the country as he was departing China from the city of Chongqing.Wells, now 50, was initially sentenced to life in prison, after being convicted without an opportunity to tell his side of the story and with little evidence of his…

Last updated: April 26, 2024 04:58 EDT | 2 min read Chainlink Labs’ director of capital markets said traditional finance is not the best use case for tokenization, real-world data is.Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is one of the largest market opportunities in the blockchain industry, with a potential market size in the hundreds of trillions of dollars. 1/ The tokenized RWA opportunity is measured in trillions of dollars. By tokenizing an asset, blockchain-enabled superpowers are unlocked, from near-instant settlement to enhanced liquidity, fractional ownership, DeFi integration, & more. Breaking down the RWA megatrend 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/e4WYSB8iAo — Chainlink (@chainlink) April 23,…

A legal firm is reportedly recruiting TikTok creators to join a lawsuit targeting the bill President Joe Biden signed into law this week, forcing the platform’s Chinese parent company to sell its stake in the app to a U.S.-based entity within a year to avoid it getting banned nationwide as court challenges over the legislation loom.Forbes reported that First Amendment legal firm Davis Wright Tremaine has been contacting creators and small business owners with a presence on the platform about joining legal action to block the legislation.The outlet added that it’s unclear if the company’s outreach is being made on…

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