On a Saturday night full of stars, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its annual gala. The event, now in its fourth year, was a star-studded affair, honoring actors like Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno, and Quentin Tarantino while raising a whopping $11 million. Movie legends such as Tom Hanks, Ste
Imagine stealing money meant for government work to fund luxurious vacations. That's what Chantelle Boyd and Thomas Bouchard did. Boyd, a Maryland woman, was sentenced for conspiring to defraud the government out of thousands of dollars. Her boyfriend, Bouchard, hired her for a "no-show" job at the
China recently poured half a trillion dollars into its struggling property sector. Experts, however, aren’t convinced this is enough to turn things around. The move comes after a summer of poor economic data, raising fears that China might miss its growth target. Leader Xi Jinping finally rolled ou
Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel recently cracked jokes about former President Trump's alleged post-presidency calls with Vladimir Putin. Veteran journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, "War, " claimed Trump had secretly called Putin several times, including once in early 2024. Plus, Trump reportedly se
Are you ready for a night of celestial wonders? Wisconsin is about to experience something special. This Thursday, the full moon will be a supermoon, the third in a series of four this year. Named the Hunter's Moon, it'll look bigger and brighter because it's closer to Earth. But that's not all! Com
China's economy grew by just 4. 6% in the third quarter, the second quarter in a row to miss the government's target of 5% growth for 2024. Weak consumer spending, a struggling property market, and slower industrial output are to blame. Retail sales grew by 3. 3%, down from 3. 7%, and industrial pro
Are you curious about what's going on in China's financial industry? Lots of people are changing careers! It's not just about the economy being slow. Things are tough for finance pros with new rules coming in and salaries going down. Even investors aren't happy. Some financial professionals like Xu
China's economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter, the slowest pace in six quarters. This news came with a surprise: the country's central bank announced two new programs to boost the stock market. These programs could inject around $112. 6 billion into the market. This happened even as China's sta
Amazon is giving its live-action God of War series a new lease on life. After the success of Fallout, the streaming giant wants its next gaming adaptation to be just as impressive. To achieve this, Amazon has decided to shake things up. The showrunner and two executive producers have left the projec
Imagine your favorite starchy snack, like a chewy bagel or crispy fries. You might think these are modern treats, but the story behind our ability to enjoy them goes way back in time. Scientists recently discovered that our ancient ancestors, including Neanderthals and Denisovans, carried multiple c
