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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Demure Drama: The Viral Phrase Trademark War

The internet has crowned its latest queen of vocabulary: Jools Lebron. Her regal decree? "Very demure, very mindful." Since uttering those now-famous words on TikTok in early August to describe her workday look, the transgender woman's playful phrase has taken social media by storm. Fans from all co

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Can You Trademark 'Very Demure'? The Battle for Viral Phrases

This summer, the internet fell in love with 'very demure, very mindful' thanks to TikTok creator Jools Lebron. Now, she's trying to trademark those words, sparking a conversation about who owns viral trends and how to protect them. Lebron's trademark application covers entertainment and advertising

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Is WBD's New Global Experiences Division Magic or Misdirection?

WBD clearly sees the potential in experiential entertainment. By consolidating its efforts, they hope to offer a more cohesive and immersive experience for fans. Think of it like building a theme park empire, but with a focus on leveraging existing intellectual property like Harry Potter, DC Comics,

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

8 Lions Roar: Can Data-Driven Entertainment Truly Captivate Kids?

Get ready for a new player in the world of kids and teen entertainment! 8 Lions Entertainment, founded by former Moonbug execs, aims to create content that's not just entertaining but also data-driven. That means they're using analytics to understand what kids and teens actually want to watch. Bu

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

SoFi: Riding the Rate Wave - A Tailwind or a Mirage?

SoFi, a financial technology company, is seeing a potential surge in demand thanks to anticipated interest rate cuts. The article argues that declining consumer loan delinquency rates and the expectation of lower interest rates will fuel refinancing demand for mortgages and student loans. This, in

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Is $23 Enough? Nordstrom Family's Takeover Offer Sparks Debate

The Nordstrom family is back with a $23 per share offer to take the department store chain private. But is it a fair deal? A Jefferies analyst says it is, calling the price 'fair and balancing the difficult operating environment with the company's long-term growth potential and strong brand.' But

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Sep 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Pollution's Tightrope Walk: Biden Reverses Trump, But Is It Enough?

The Biden administration is walking a tightrope on air pollution. They've partially revived stricter rules for some polluting facilities, but left others with the looser standards set by the Trump era. This move reignited the debate: are these updated regulations enough to protect our health and env

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TV Tech Awards: A Closer Look at This Year's Innovations & Controversies

The TV Academy recently announced the winners of the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards. Let's take a closer look at these groundbreaking achievements and ponder some thought-provoking questions along the way. First up is Jensen Huang receiving the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achiev

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Curiosity Stream: Is This the Discovery Channel We Crave?

Curiosity Stream promises to be a haven for science, technology, history, and nature documentaries. Launched by the founder of Discovery Channel, it boasts an extensive library featuring renowned experts like David Attenborough, Michio Kaku, Brian Greene, and Emmy Award-winning series 'Stephen Hawk

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Tech Takes the Lead: Can It Mask Cracks in the Labor Market?

Wall Street had a rollercoaster Thursday, with tech stocks soaring while data on the job market painted a more mixed picture. The Nasdaq, home to giants like Tesla and Nvidia, saw a healthy boost, pushing higher by nearly 0.5%. But the broader S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average

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