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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gleason's Gym: Where Champs Are Made (and Maybe Movies Too)

Gleason's Gym, a legendary boxing haven in DUMBO, Brooklyn, has been shaping fighters for nearly a century. But is it just a gym, or something more? Think about it: celebrities like Robert De Niro and Hillary Swank trained here for Oscar-winning roles! Could it be that there's something special abo

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Perry's Pricey 'Hippy Healing' Retreat: Worth the Hype?

Pop star Katy Perry credits a $5,000+ week-long retreat with saving her life and reuniting her with Orlando Bloom. The Hoffman Process involves questionable techniques like beating pillows and ripping up phone books to purge 'negative habits'. But does this New Agey method really work? Or is it just

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Is the Chevrolet Equinox EV Really That Good? A Closer Look

This week's newsletter dives into the world of micromobility, self-driving cars, and electric vehicles, highlighting both exciting advancements and lingering questions. First up, Lyft is restructuring its micromobility business, getting rid of dockless rides and laying off a small percentage of its

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

New Dock, Big Dreams: Is Indiana's Port Ready for a Global Boom?

Ports of Indiana just opened a brand new $6 million dock, calling it a 'landmark event' that will bring in tons of new business. Sounds great, right? But before we all celebrate, let's dig a little deeper. The CEO, Jody Peacock, paints a rosy picture: new cargo, new investments, Indiana businesses

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Westside Gunn's Latest: A Praying Man's Artistic Journey

The Griselda rapper Westside Gunn doesn't seem to stop rapping, even after a huge 2023 that saw him drop the high-profile And Then You Pray for Me and Hall & Nash 2. While his brothers Benny the Butcher and Conway the Machine have kept the music coming in 2024, Westside has been relatively quiet un

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Hush Money Case: Sentencing Looms, But Will It Stick?

The countdown is on for former President Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money case. A New York judge is expected to announce the date on Friday, after a series of delays and legal maneuvers by Trump's team. He was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Dirt vs. Dollars: Can Michael Jordan Be Convinced to Trade Courtside for the Track?

Katelyn Larson, wife of NASCAR star Kyle Larson, recently tried to sell Michael Jordan on the raw excitement of dirt track racing. She compared it to the more 'business buttoned-up' world of NASCAR, prompting us to ask: is there truly such a divide? Is high-stakes business inherent to professional r

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump vs. the Hush Money: Is This a Political Witch Hunt or Justice Prevails?

Donald Trump, the former president, is facing a potential prison sentence after being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The charges stem from an alleged hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump maintains h

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Can Employers Silence Workers' Voices? California's Battle Over 'Captive Audience' Meetings

California lawmakers are in a heated debate over whether employers should be allowed to force workers to attend meetings discussing unionization. Senate Bill 399 aims to ban these so-called 'captive audience' meetings, where bosses present their views on unions. But is this really about protecting

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Chip Wars: Will Qualcomm Gobble Up Intel's Designs?

Intel's been having a rough go of it lately - from their 13th and 14th gen Core flops to cutting 15% of staff, the iconic chipmaker is desperate for a cash infusion. Qualcomm is reportedly eyeing Intel's chip design business. But wait - what if this isn't about beefing up Qualcomm's lineup? What i

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