Olivier Rioux, a towering figure at 7 feet 9 inches, made his mark in college basketball history. He is the tallest player ever to step onto a college court. His debut came during a game where his team, the Florida Gators, were already leading by a huge margin. The crowd cheered loudly when he entered the game, showing their excitement and support. Rioux, a 19-year-...
A former executive has been sentenced to over five years in prison for his role in a scheme that tricked JPMorgan Chase into buying a startup for a huge amount of money. Olivier Amar, who was the chief growth officer for the company Frank, was given 68 months behind bars. This comes after the founder of Frank, Charlie Javice, was sentenced to 85 months in prison earl...
A French call center company, once known as Teleperformance, has recently revised its financial expectations for 2025. The new outlook predicts a slower revenue growth, now between 1% and 2%, which is a drop from the earlier estimate of 2% to 4%. Additionally, the company has lowered its operating margin target to a range of 14. 7% to 15%, down from the previous 15% ...
A fresh take on the classic French villain Fantomas is on the way. This time, the story will be set in Paris in 1914. It will follow the chaotic and mysterious criminal mastermind as he evades capture by Lieutenant Juve. The film will explore a series of violent crimes that have the city on edge. The plot is set against a backdrop of political tensions and violence, ...
JPMorgan Chase finds itself in a financial pickle. The bank is trying to stop paying the legal fees for two former employees, Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar. They were found guilty of fraud after selling their company, Frank, to JPMorgan. The bank says the legal bills have skyrocketed to an eye-watering $115 million. That's a lot of money, even for a big bank. Javi...
KAIO, a company that turns traditional investments into digital tokens, has launched its tokenized funds on the Sei network. This move is part of a bigger trend where real-world assets like funds, bonds, and credit are being represented as digital tokens. These tokens allow for faster transactions, 24/7 trading, and the ability to use them in decentralized finance (D...
Patricia Routledge, the beloved actress who brought the character Hyacinth Bucket to life, has passed away at the age of 96. Her agent shared the news, stating that she died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by loved ones. Routledge was more than just an actress; she was a star on both stage and screen. She won a Tony Award in 1968 for her role in "Darling of the ...
The 82nd Venice Film Festival is set to dazzle with a star-studded lineup, but not everyone is showing up. Julia Roberts will grace the Lido for the first time, while Gal Gadot is notably absent. The festival, running from August 27 to September 6, will feature a mix of high-profile movies and political drama. George Clooney and Adam Sandler will be there for Noah B...
The Harry Potter TV series is gearing up with a fresh cast. Four main roles and two supporting parts have been filled. John Lithgow will step into the shoes of Albus Dumbledore. Janet McTeer will take on the role of Minerva McGonagall. Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape. Nick Frost will bring Rubeus Hagrid to life. Two more actors have been added to the mix. L...
Jack Lowden is in the running for a famous role. He might play Mr. Darcy in Netflix's upcoming Pride and Prejudice series. This is a big deal because many actors want this part. The series is based on a book by Jane Austen. It is written by Dolly Alderton. She wrote a book called Everything I Know About Love. The role of Mr. Darcy has been played by many famous acto...