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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Broadway's Memorable Firsts: Actors and Producers Share Their Debut Stories

Imagine a room filled with Broadway's brightest stars, creators, and producers. Variety hosted their annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, and the talk was all about firsts. Cole Escola, who created "Oh Mary!", remembers seeing "Kiss Me, Kate" when he was 13. He wasn’t excited at first, but Marin M

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Innovative Transport for Southeast Asia: A New Partnership

Asia Mobiliti, a top Malaysian mobility company, has teamed up with Unitsky String Technologies from Belarus. Their goal? To bring an exciting new transit solution to Southeast Asia – the Suspended String Transport Technology. This technology is not just about moving people but also minimizing costs

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Stay Safe: Apps That Help You Track Hurricanes and Prepare

Getting ready for hurricane season? Three must-have apps are here to help. Windy is fantastic for checking wind speeds and storm surges worldwide with its detailed forecasts and customizable maps. The free FEMA app keeps you in the loop with real-time alerts about emergencies near you, along with in

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

EcoFlow's New Power Solutions: Compact and Quiet

Imagine you're on a camping trip, enjoying the night sky. Suddenly, you need some light or to charge your phone. That's where EcoFlow's new RIVER 3 Series comes in. These are small, efficient power stations that can run light-duty appliances without making much noise. They charge quickly and last a

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Reporter Taylor Lorenz Leaves Washington Post for Independent Journalism

You might have heard about Taylor Lorenz, a reporter who's known for covering internet culture. She recently decided to leave The Washington Post after they looked into one of her Instagram posts. The post was about President Joe Biden and it caused quite a stir. After that, she hasn't written any m

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

AI Startup OpenAI Raises Big Bucks, Now Worth $157 Billion!

OpenAI, a big name in the world of artificial intelligence, has just completed a massive funding round. The company, known for its ChatGPT chatbot, is now valued at an incredible $157 billion! This shows that people are still really excited about AI, even though some worry about how well and safely

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Clean Up Your Windows 11 Lock Screen: Ditch Those Annoying Widgets!

Windows 11 recently added some new widgets to the lock screen, and they might not be your favorite. You'll see weather, stock market updates, and sports news. Unfortunately, you can't pick and choose which ones stay; it's all or nothing. So, if you want a clean lock screen, you'll need to turn off t

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Gulf Banks Have More Cash: What's Next?

In a surprising turn of events, banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are sitting on more liquid cash than many of their global counterparts. This shift is largely due to the high interest rates in Europe and other regions, according to an executive from Qatar National Bank. Speaking

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Boosting Access: A New Bank for Malaysia’s Underserved

Imagine a bank that reaches out to those who often get left behind. That's what Boost Bank is doing! Created by Axiata Group Berhad and Boost, this digital bank has teamed up with RHB Banking Group to make financial services more accessible. They’re focusing on safety measures against unauthorized a

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Habitat for Humanity's Ex-Finance Director Pleads Guilty to COVID Fund Misuse

The former Finance Director of Habitat for Humanity in Central South Carolina, Ashley Clark Ingram, has admitted to embezzling over $388,000 meant for COVID-19 relief. This misappropriation of funds was discovered through an internal investigation conducted by the organization after she left her pos

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