Alex Song-Xia, known for his work as a comedy writer for TV shows such as Rick and Morty and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, made his directorial debut with the short film Really Good Driver. Premiering at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, the film follows an Asian American mother, portrayed by Keiko Agena, as
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The Federal Trade Commission recently made a significant decision to ban marketers from using fake reviews, including those generated by artificial intelligence technology, to promote their products and services. This ruling, which was unanimously approved by all five FTC commissioners, will take effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The goal
Starbucks recently announced their decision to bring in Brian Niccol as the new CEO and Chair, offering him a substantial pay increase and one-time awards to entice him to leave his previous position at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Niccol’s main responsibilities include boosting sales, enhancing customer experience, and addressing challenges in the company’s China division. The
In a heartbreaking announcement, social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague revealed on Instagram that she and boxer Tommy Fury have decided to part ways after being engaged for just over a year. The couple, who met on the reality show Love Island in 2019, recently welcomed their daughter Bambi in January of last year. The news
The Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee, established with the goal of tracking and studying maternal deaths and near-misses, recently made a controversial decision to appoint an anti-abortion activist physician to a position meant for a rural community member. Dr. Ingrid Skop, who has a history of anti-abortion advocacy and legal actions against mifepristone,
Inflation rates rose as anticipated in July, primarily driven by an increase in housing-related costs. According to a recent report from the Labor Department, the consumer price index (CPI) saw a 0.2% uptick for the month, resulting in a 2.9% annual inflation rate. Economists had predicted a 3% annual rate, but the actual figure fell
Google made waves with the launch of its new Pixel devices at the recent Made By Google event. However, the tech giant also took the opportunity to showcase some exciting new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its Gemini chatbot. One of the standout upgrades was the introduction of Gemini Live, which brings voice capabilities to
The Asia-Pacific markets have shown significant gains on Wednesday, following a report that producer prices in the U.S. came in lower than expected for the month of July. This news has provided a boost to investor sentiment, with several key indicators pointing to economic improvements in the region. The producer price index, which measures wholesale
Recent research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania challenges previous estimates regarding the likelihood of individuals with Parkinson’s disease developing dementia. While some earlier studies suggested that up to 80 percent of patients would experience dementia within 15 to 20 years of their Parkinson’s diagnosis, the new findings paint a less dire picture. According to
Juan Soto made headlines with his first career three-homer game against the Chicago White Sox, propelling the New York Yankees to a 4-1 victory and securing their spot at the top of the American League East standings. Soto’s remarkable display of power left fans and analysts alike in awe, as he showcased his hitting prowess