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A year ago, Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans were rejoicing. The beloved ‘90s series was finally getting a follow-up, thanks to the announcement of a sequel series coming to Hulu. But that excitement has turned to outrage as of March 14, when star Sarah Michelle Gellar announced on social media that Buffy wasn’t coming back from the dead after all. The reboot series, titled Buffy: New Sunnydale, would see Gellar reprise her role as the titular teenage vampire hunter, now all grown up and mentoring a new slayer, played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong. Oscar winner Chloé Zhao was set to…
The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans, and it has become a big problem for the global economy. On a typical day, ships carrying about a fifth of the world’s oil sail out of the Gulf through the narrow passageway. But the war with Iran means it’s effectively closed, hemming in more than 90% of that crude and refined products, according to the International Energy Agency. The Islamic Republic has vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter” to be shipped to its enemies. The…
Ireland’s economic footprint in the United States is growing again. Irish companies are planning at least $6.1 billion in new investments in the U.S., expanding across industries including technology, manufacturing, and food and nutrition. The spending push, unfolding as the U.S. ramps up infrastructure for artificial intelligence and other energy-intensive technologies, reflects a deepening economic relationship between the two countries. The move was also touted in advance of the annual St. Patrick’s Day visit by Micheál Martin, Ireland’s taoiseach, or prime minister, to the White House, after calls by President Trump for foreign trading partners to invest in the United States. Ireland’s longstanding ties to the United…
Finally, some good news for renters: Housing rental market concessions are at their highest level in over a decade, as lower demand and higher supply drive landlords to compete for prospective tenants by offering all sorts of incentives and freebies. Let’s take a look at the numbers. In January, 16.6% of stabilized apartments in the U.S. were offering some type of concession, one point higher than the previous month, and the highest since over a decade ago in 2014, according to RealPage Market Analytics, as reported by CNBC. What is a rent concession? Rent concessions are generally onetime incentives, freebies,…
If you’re looking to leave the United States for greener pastures, that process is about to get a whole lot cheaper. Starting next month, the cost of renouncing your U.S. citizenship will go down dramatically—a boon for people already shouldering the burden of paying for a major overseas move. Those wishing to formally shed their American citizenship are required to obtain a form called a Certificate of Loss of Nationality (CLN), and right now it comes with a whopping $2,350 fee. In April, that fee will drop by 80%, to $450, according to a final rule recently published in the…
Walking down the street to scavenge for creatures like Snorlax and Squirtle was a regular activity in 2016, as the world was introduced to augmented reality (AR) games, thanks to Pokémon Go. But now, 10 years later, images captured by players looking to “catch them all” are helping Niantic Spatial—a spinout of Niantic, the San Francisco–based company behind the game—teach robots to navigate the world more effectively by building a highly accurate visual positioning system. “It turns out that getting Pikachu to realistically run around and getting Coco’s robot to safely and accurately move through the world is actually the…
Earlier this month, photos depicting Zendaya and Tom Holland’s wedding just about broke the internet. Images of the celebrity power couple standing at the altar, popping champagne, and posing with a Spider-Man mask quickly racked up more than 10 million likes on Instagram. The only catch? They weren’t real. The collection of AI-generated images, first shared in a since-deleted Instagram post from AI creator Juan Regueira Rodríguez, went so viral that they reached Zendaya herself, as the Emmy-winning actress revealed in a new interview. View this post on Instagram On the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Zendaya discussed her…
About three years ago, David Lafitte surveyed the website, social media, and marketing content from Tecovas, the Western apparel brand he leads, and realized that the messaging had become “very diluted.” So the Austin-based company decided to establish a company-wide OKR—the goal-setting framework to define and achieve its “objectives and key results”—that focused on storytelling. Tecovas brought on more creative types who experimented with different messaging, including long-form commercials, and things started to click, Lafitte said during a discussion at the Fast Company Grill at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. “I think everyone embraced this storytelling concept because we…
Alright, let’s get cracking! Have you ever deep-dived into Netflix’s health documentaries and stumbled upon “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones”? You know, that series that unravels the longevity secrets of those global hotspots where folks aren’t just ageing, but ageing like fine wine. Inspired by those dietary gems, I’ve rustled up a proper hearty Sardinian Minestrone Soup. It’s not just about adding years to life, but life to those years. So, if you’re keen on nutrient-rich, plant-based recipes that scream vitality, you’re in the right spot. Dive into this guide, get that soup bubbling, and embrace some…
While I’ve done my homework on this tea and its ingredients, you must remember that I’m a personal trainer, not a doctor. The advice and information shared here are based on my personal and professional experience and research. It’s always wise to consult with your GP or another healthcare professional before significantly changing your diet or health regimen.As the mercury dips and we get all wrapped up, there’s one thing on everyone’s mind – how to keep those pesky colds and flus at bay. Now, you might be loading up on your vitamins, getting those squats in, or even trying…