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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Awakening the Sands: A New Era for Dune Fans

The Dune franchise has been dormant for decades, but the recent film reboot has brought the IP back into the spotlight. The announcement of two new games, Dune: Spice Wars and Dune: Awakening, has set the gaming community abuzz. While Dune: Spice Wars seems to be a return to the best strategy games

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

The MVP Conundrum: Can the NFL See a Non-QB Win?

It's that time of the year again – the NFL season is about to kick off, and fans are eager to see who will take home the elusive MVP award. For the past 12 years, the award has been dominated by quarterbacks, with only one running back, Adrian Peterson, breaking the trend. But could this be the year

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

Invest in Rural Economies for a Stable World: Breaking the Cycle of Hunger, Poverty, and Conflict

War drives hunger, and hunger drives war, but what if the opposite is true? Investing in food security can be a precursor to peace. One billion people live in fragile situations, where the combination of violence, weak governance, and natural disasters makes crises inevitable. Investing in rural eco

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

The Uncertain Future of FX: CFOs Prepare for Election-Driven Market Volatility

As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, CFOs are bracing for potentially severe market volatility, with a whopping 86% planning to increase their currency hedging activity. This surge in hedging activity is a stark contrast to the 2020 election, when only 20% of CFOs planned to hedge their

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Uncovering the Hidden Gem of Charter School Muni Bonds

The municipal bond market has a secret gem that could provide a significant return for investors. Charter school bonds, a small but growing segment of the education muni bond landscape, are offering yields that are hard to resist. With a tax-equivalent yield of nearly 8% for those in the highest tax

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Sep 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From Indie Darling to Game Changer: CAA's Roeg Sutherland Redefines the Film Industry

Roeg Sutherland, co-Head of CAA's Media Finance department and International Film Group, is set to receive the Zurich Film Festival's Game Changer Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the film industry. But what makes him a true game changer? Is it his impressive client list o

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Sep 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can Direct-Air Capture Technology Really Reverse Climate Change?

Google's $10 million deal with Holocene aims to support the development of direct-air capture (DAC) technology, which removes carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. But does it sound too good to be true? Before we dive into the tech, let's consider the bigger picture: what if DAC's high cost

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Sep 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Unlikely Reunion That Brought Two Beloved TV Shows Together

Lauren Cohan's return to The Walking Dead as Maggie Greene was a major highlight of the series finale. But what might not be as well-known is her earlier reunion with former Walking Dead co-star Tyler James Williams on the short-lived action-comedy series Whiskey Cavalier. Cohan played CIA operativ

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

The Pizza Powerhouse: How Dave Portnoy Is Revolutionizing Local Pizzerias

Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, has become a household name in the pizza community. His annual One Bite Pizza Festival has become a celebration of small, local businesses, and his pizza reviews have given many pizzerias a boost in popularity. But what's behind Portnoy's passion for p

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Archery, Ambition, and a Dash of 'Sex Education' :New Take on William Tell Raises Questions

Get ready for a new historical epic that promises to bring the legendary Swiss marksman, William Tell, to life in a fresh and unexpected way. Directed by Nick Hamm, this adaptation aims to be the 'Gladiator' of crossbow movies, focusing on the iconic story of this folk hero. But does it live up to

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