7 mins. ago
Hailey Glassman revealed that her relationship with ex-boyfriend Jon Gosselin had evolved into a close friendship years after their breakup.
The RHONY Season 16 cast member said she now considered Gosselin family. She had also developed a positive relationship with his wife, Stephanie Gosselin.
Glassman confirmed her current relationship with Gosselin when someone asked whether they remained friends.
"Yeah, we're very close. We're family," she said.
As per Bravo their friendship had not continued uninterrupted after their breakup. Glassman later explained that they stopped communicating for several years before Gosselin eventually contacted her again.
#gosselin #we 're
The RHONY Season 16 cast member said she now considered Gosselin family. She had also developed a positive relationship with his wife, Stephanie Gosselin.
Glassman confirmed her current relationship with Gosselin when someone asked whether they remained friends.
"Yeah, we're very close. We're family," she said.
As per Bravo their friendship had not continued uninterrupted after their breakup. Glassman later explained that they stopped communicating for several years before Gosselin eventually contacted her again.
#gosselin #we 're
13 mins. ago
Kylie Kelce issued a "royal correction" on this week's installment of her "Not Gonna Lie" podcast.
Kelce explained that she didn't mean to be rude in how she referred to Kate Middleton on a recent episode of the podcast — but now she's up to speed on how to address members of the British royal family.
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#prince #family
Kelce explained that she didn't mean to be rude in how she referred to Kate Middleton on a recent episode of the podcast — but now she's up to speed on how to address members of the British royal family.
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#prince #family
15 mins. ago
Ben Affleck says losing both of his parents within the same year has changed the way he looks back at the family and home that shaped him. His father, Timothy Affleck, died in April, followed by his mother, Chris Anne Affleck, in June.
The actor addressed the losses publicly during the September 30 episode of Kerry Washington's Street You Grew Up On podcast. Affleck called losing both parents "sort of a big thing" and said it had caused him to revisit his childhood in ways that felt different from before.
Much of that shift centers on his mother, who died June 2 at age 83 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2025. After her death, Affleck discovered letters she had written to her own parents as a young woman and began reading about ambitions, interests and experiences that existed decades before he knew her as his mother.
That discovery gave Affleck a fuller view of what she later devoted to raising him and his younger brother, Casey. It also fit a broader change in perspective he has described as an adult. Seeing his parents not simply through the roles they played in his childhood, but as people with their own histories, struggles and capacity for change.
The letters came from Chris Anne's younger years, including periods when she was living in California and deciding what kind of work she wanted to pursue. PEOPLE reported that Affleck found references to possible careers in teaching and social work, protests and time spent traveling to Mississippi.
#losing #childhood
The actor addressed the losses publicly during the September 30 episode of Kerry Washington's Street You Grew Up On podcast. Affleck called losing both parents "sort of a big thing" and said it had caused him to revisit his childhood in ways that felt different from before.
Much of that shift centers on his mother, who died June 2 at age 83 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2025. After her death, Affleck discovered letters she had written to her own parents as a young woman and began reading about ambitions, interests and experiences that existed decades before he knew her as his mother.
That discovery gave Affleck a fuller view of what she later devoted to raising him and his younger brother, Casey. It also fit a broader change in perspective he has described as an adult. Seeing his parents not simply through the roles they played in his childhood, but as people with their own histories, struggles and capacity for change.
The letters came from Chris Anne's younger years, including periods when she was living in California and deciding what kind of work she wanted to pursue. PEOPLE reported that Affleck found references to possible careers in teaching and social work, protests and time spent traveling to Mississippi.
#losing #childhood
38 mins. ago
Adam Brody drew a sharp response from Rabbi Steve Leder after publicly sharing his views on Gaza and Palestine.
Leder previously worked as a technical consultant on the first season of ******* ody Wants This. He criticized Brody after the actor said in a recent GQ interview that he considered the situation in Gaza a "genocide" and supported a "free Palestine." Brody also expressed hope that a future U.S. administration could change policies affecting the situation.
Leder addressed Adam Brody's Gaza comments in an Instagram video and reminded the actor of their previous professional connection.
"My job was to make sure that your character was authentic and that everything in Season 1 about Judaism was authentic," Leder said.
Brody played Rabbi Noah Roklov in ******* ody Wants This. His character began a relationship with agnostic podcaster Joanne Williams, played by Kristen Bell.
#wants
Leder previously worked as a technical consultant on the first season of ******* ody Wants This. He criticized Brody after the actor said in a recent GQ interview that he considered the situation in Gaza a "genocide" and supported a "free Palestine." Brody also expressed hope that a future U.S. administration could change policies affecting the situation.
Leder addressed Adam Brody's Gaza comments in an Instagram video and reminded the actor of their previous professional connection.
"My job was to make sure that your character was authentic and that everything in Season 1 about Judaism was authentic," Leder said.
Brody played Rabbi Noah Roklov in ******* ody Wants This. His character began a relationship with agnostic podcaster Joanne Williams, played by Kristen Bell.
#wants
45 mins. ago
Kylie Kelce issues apology to Kate Middleton after royal blunder originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kylie Kelce has issued an apology to Kate Middleton after making a royal mistake.
The wife of former Philadelphia Eagles star and current TV ******* yst Jason Kelce apologized to the future queen on Thursday after realizing she had incorrectly addressed the Princess of Wales on a recent episode of her "Not Gonna Lie" podcast.
Kylie, 34, had referred to Middleton as "Princess Kate" when she invited her onto the show to talk about motherhood and field hockey.
And apparently that's a little too informal for royal standards.
#royal
Kylie Kelce has issued an apology to Kate Middleton after making a royal mistake.
The wife of former Philadelphia Eagles star and current TV ******* yst Jason Kelce apologized to the future queen on Thursday after realizing she had incorrectly addressed the Princess of Wales on a recent episode of her "Not Gonna Lie" podcast.
Kylie, 34, had referred to Middleton as "Princess Kate" when she invited her onto the show to talk about motherhood and field hockey.
And apparently that's a little too informal for royal standards.
#royal
55 mins. ago
Anne Hathaway knew almost immediately that taking command of a crowded red carpet photo call was probably going to follow her onto the internet. One night later, she was already apologizing and laughing at herself for exactly that.
The actress went viral after directing photographers during a group photo at the September 29 New York premiere of Verity. With several cast members posing together and photographers calling for their attention from different parts of the press line, Hathaway began organizing where the group would look and when.
During her September 30 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Hathaway called watching the footage "the stuff of nightmares" and described what took over as "mom mode by way of chorus line." She said she had simply been trying to help as the photographers became frustrated and the atmosphere started to change.
Hathaway ultimately offered a playful apology instead of defending the performance. "I apologize everybody," she said, before joking that the version of herself who appeared on the carpet had arrived strictly for business.
Rather than allowing the cast to keep turning toward whichever photographer called loudest, Hathaway announced that they would begin on one side of the press line and work their way across.
#photographers #carpet #cast
The actress went viral after directing photographers during a group photo at the September 29 New York premiere of Verity. With several cast members posing together and photographers calling for their attention from different parts of the press line, Hathaway began organizing where the group would look and when.
During her September 30 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Hathaway called watching the footage "the stuff of nightmares" and described what took over as "mom mode by way of chorus line." She said she had simply been trying to help as the photographers became frustrated and the atmosphere started to change.
Hathaway ultimately offered a playful apology instead of defending the performance. "I apologize everybody," she said, before joking that the version of herself who appeared on the carpet had arrived strictly for business.
Rather than allowing the cast to keep turning toward whichever photographer called loudest, Hathaway announced that they would begin on one side of the press line and work their way across.
#photographers #carpet #cast
1 hr. ago
Gwyneth Paltrow's 22-year-old daughter, Apple Martin, made her runway debut at the Chloé spring/summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week.
Apple, whom Paltrow shares with ex-husband Chris Martin, walked the runway in a plunging white shirt dress with eyelet detailing and semi-transparent platform shoes.
Apple is set to make her acting debut in Nancy Meyers' upcoming movie Paris Paramount alongside a star-studded cast.
Apple Martin hit a major career milestone at Paris Fashion Week on October 1. Following Kendall Jenner's unexpected appearance at the Bottega Veneta show during Milan Fashion Week and Celine Dion's surprise performance on the L'Oréal Paris runway, Martin made her runway debut at the Chloé womenswear spring/summer 2027 show, adding to the growing list of memorable fashion week moments.
Apple Martin makes her runway debut at the Chloé Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 1, 2026.
#Apple #Paris #fashion
Apple, whom Paltrow shares with ex-husband Chris Martin, walked the runway in a plunging white shirt dress with eyelet detailing and semi-transparent platform shoes.
Apple is set to make her acting debut in Nancy Meyers' upcoming movie Paris Paramount alongside a star-studded cast.
Apple Martin hit a major career milestone at Paris Fashion Week on October 1. Following Kendall Jenner's unexpected appearance at the Bottega Veneta show during Milan Fashion Week and Celine Dion's surprise performance on the L'Oréal Paris runway, Martin made her runway debut at the Chloé womenswear spring/summer 2027 show, adding to the growing list of memorable fashion week moments.
Apple Martin makes her runway debut at the Chloé Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 1, 2026.
#Apple #Paris #fashion
1 hr. ago
Love Island star claims Chargers players slid in her DMs after facility tour originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
A "Love Island" star recently shared that after she went to visit the Los Angeles Chargers facility, several players found her on social media and slid into her DMs.
"I actually went to the Chargers training camp and, this was so funny, after we left, six of them DM'd me," Jaiden Bacciocco, who starred in "Love Island" season 8, told host Kaylor Martin on a September 29 episode of her podcast "Kaylor's Crash Outs."
Bacciocco shared that getting noticed by the players wasn't her intention when she went to the training camp.
"I was like dude, I was there for football and the vibes. Not to get in your DMs," she added.
#players
A "Love Island" star recently shared that after she went to visit the Los Angeles Chargers facility, several players found her on social media and slid into her DMs.
"I actually went to the Chargers training camp and, this was so funny, after we left, six of them DM'd me," Jaiden Bacciocco, who starred in "Love Island" season 8, told host Kaylor Martin on a September 29 episode of her podcast "Kaylor's Crash Outs."
Bacciocco shared that getting noticed by the players wasn't her intention when she went to the training camp.
"I was like dude, I was there for football and the vibes. Not to get in your DMs," she added.
#players
1 hr. ago
RM for RM x SFMOMA Between You and Me
While many know RM as a member of the global sensation BTS, his fandom, known as ARMY, and those in the art world know another side of him: RM, real name Kim Namjoon, is an art collector – and now curator.
He, alongside exhibition co-curators América Castillo and Hyoeun Kim of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, is now ready to show his personal art collection in RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me.
Over the past few years, museums have faced low attendance, lost federal grants, and reduced funding. Museums have had to strategize what exhibitions people want to see, how to increase membership, and how to introduce art to the masses. Castillo says there have been more projects that the museum has taken on that have "pushed that boundary, even within their section of the art world." She had previously worked on a project called "Art of Noise" that focused heavily on music.
"It was the accumulation of those moments within the art world [that] there might actually be an appetite," Castillo states. "Then there was an internal opening, calling for ideas, and I just didn't hesitate saying, 'We should work with RM'."
#World #sfmoma #know #hyoeun
While many know RM as a member of the global sensation BTS, his fandom, known as ARMY, and those in the art world know another side of him: RM, real name Kim Namjoon, is an art collector – and now curator.
He, alongside exhibition co-curators América Castillo and Hyoeun Kim of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, is now ready to show his personal art collection in RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me.
Over the past few years, museums have faced low attendance, lost federal grants, and reduced funding. Museums have had to strategize what exhibitions people want to see, how to increase membership, and how to introduce art to the masses. Castillo says there have been more projects that the museum has taken on that have "pushed that boundary, even within their section of the art world." She had previously worked on a project called "Art of Noise" that focused heavily on music.
"It was the accumulation of those moments within the art world [that] there might actually be an appetite," Castillo states. "Then there was an internal opening, calling for ideas, and I just didn't hesitate saying, 'We should work with RM'."
#World #sfmoma #know #hyoeun
1 hr. ago
LeBron James' wife, Savannah, is under fire after her friend revealed that she doesn't fly first class with her. On an episode of Boardroom's "Mental Wealth" podcast, Savannah and her longtime friend and podcast co-host, April McDaniel, discussed money and how it affects their friendship. The pair's answers went viral online, sparking passionate responses from fans who believe Savannah isn't doing enough.
"My friends are very respectful of my situation. You know, if I'm like, 'We're going somewhere,' they already understand what it is," Savannah said on the Monday, September 28 episode of "Mental Wealth."
She continued, "There's no expectation of, like, taking care of something or, you know, just having me be responsible for them. It has never, ever been that."
As the conversation continued, Savannah's friend, McDaniel, revealed that their lifestyles are different. She said the differences show up when they travel, explaining that she flies business class while Savannah flies first class.
"We talk about this a lot because there's two different lifestyles that exist," said McDaniel. "Like we're not delusional to that. And I think Savannah has accommodated where I'm at."
#class #we 're
"My friends are very respectful of my situation. You know, if I'm like, 'We're going somewhere,' they already understand what it is," Savannah said on the Monday, September 28 episode of "Mental Wealth."
She continued, "There's no expectation of, like, taking care of something or, you know, just having me be responsible for them. It has never, ever been that."
As the conversation continued, Savannah's friend, McDaniel, revealed that their lifestyles are different. She said the differences show up when they travel, explaining that she flies business class while Savannah flies first class.
"We talk about this a lot because there's two different lifestyles that exist," said McDaniel. "Like we're not delusional to that. And I think Savannah has accommodated where I'm at."
#class #we 're
1 hr. ago
Christopher French is speaking publicly for the first time about the fallout from Ashley Tisdale's viral essay about leaving what she called a "toxic mom group."
Speaking to Page Six, French said he and Tisdale are "doing fine" nine months after the essay set off speculation about her former circle of friends. "She's a super smart, capable person, and she knows what she's doing and that's part of what I love about her," he said.
French said supporting his wife did not mean stepping into the dispute or speaking for her. He trusted Tisdale to decide which relationships were right for her and how she wanted to handle them.
His comments arrive as the couple is discussing a different period of their marriage publicly through French's new Recovering podcast, where Tisdale opened up about postpartum depression after the birth of their first daughter.
French said he had "no problem supporting my wife completely" while leaving her interpersonal relationships for her to manage.
#speaking
Speaking to Page Six, French said he and Tisdale are "doing fine" nine months after the essay set off speculation about her former circle of friends. "She's a super smart, capable person, and she knows what she's doing and that's part of what I love about her," he said.
French said supporting his wife did not mean stepping into the dispute or speaking for her. He trusted Tisdale to decide which relationships were right for her and how she wanted to handle them.
His comments arrive as the couple is discussing a different period of their marriage publicly through French's new Recovering podcast, where Tisdale opened up about postpartum depression after the birth of their first daughter.
French said he had "no problem supporting my wife completely" while leaving her interpersonal relationships for her to manage.
#speaking
2 hours ago
Women in Film has revealed its slate of 2026 WIF Honors recipients. This year's honorees — Salma Hayek Pinault, Adria Arjona, Gemma Chan (in absentia), Beth de Araújo, and Pamela Abdy — will be celebrated at the organization's annual benefit gala Nov. 5 at The Beverly Hilton.
Abdy will receive the inaugural Vanguard Award, while Arjona is set to be honored with the Face of the Future Award. Chan and de Araújo will jointly accept the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film for their collaboration on Josephine, and Hayek Pinault will be presented with the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award.
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#film #arjona #abdy
Abdy will receive the inaugural Vanguard Award, while Arjona is set to be honored with the Face of the Future Award. Chan and de Araújo will jointly accept the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film for their collaboration on Josephine, and Hayek Pinault will be presented with the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award.
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#film #arjona #abdy
2 hours ago
While Kerry Washington is an established actress, known for roles in "Scandal" and "Django," the mother and iconic superstar is also proud to be a WAG. And she's in good company. Washington shares an extra-special connection with Jason Kelce's wife, Kylie. On an episode of the latter's "Not Gonna Lie" podcast, she spoke with Washington about her time in Philadelphia and her affiliation with the Eagles.
On the episode, Kylie told Washington that she was so excited to have her on the show not only because she's a fan, but because of their husbands' Eagles connection.
"They were in Philly together, yeah, so for like two years they were together," Washington said about her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, an 11-year NFL veteran. "And I asked Nnamdi this weekend. I was like, did you? Because I didn't know. I was like, 'Did you guys play together?' He was like, 'Yes, we played together for two years.'"
MEGA
Asomugha was drafted by the then Oakland Raiders in 2003 and remained there until 2010. A year later, he signed with the Eagles during Jason's rookie year.
#together #like #kylie #connection
On the episode, Kylie told Washington that she was so excited to have her on the show not only because she's a fan, but because of their husbands' Eagles connection.
"They were in Philly together, yeah, so for like two years they were together," Washington said about her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, an 11-year NFL veteran. "And I asked Nnamdi this weekend. I was like, did you? Because I didn't know. I was like, 'Did you guys play together?' He was like, 'Yes, we played together for two years.'"
MEGA
Asomugha was drafted by the then Oakland Raiders in 2003 and remained there until 2010. A year later, he signed with the Eagles during Jason's rookie year.
#together #like #kylie #connection
3 hours ago
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson recalled how his attempt to honor late friend Joan Rivers took a comically awkward turn.
After Joan died on September 14, 2014, at age 81, a shiva — the traditional seven days of mourning — was held in her memory. Ferguson, 50, thought he could slip over during a break in filming Modern Family.
"I got to know Joan Rivers a little bit at the end of her life, and I was invited to her shiva when she passed away," he told guest Arturo Castro on the Tuesday, September 29 episode of his Dinner on Me podcast. "There was an extra long break on either side of lunch where I wasn't needed, so I thought, 'I'm going to go to Joan's house and attend her shiva for a moment.'"
Once there, he explained, he found a "who's who of comedy," but then a text came in: Ferguson's scenes had been moved up and he was needed back in five minutes.
#ferguson
Jesse Tyler Ferguson recalled how his attempt to honor late friend Joan Rivers took a comically awkward turn.
After Joan died on September 14, 2014, at age 81, a shiva — the traditional seven days of mourning — was held in her memory. Ferguson, 50, thought he could slip over during a break in filming Modern Family.
"I got to know Joan Rivers a little bit at the end of her life, and I was invited to her shiva when she passed away," he told guest Arturo Castro on the Tuesday, September 29 episode of his Dinner on Me podcast. "There was an extra long break on either side of lunch where I wasn't needed, so I thought, 'I'm going to go to Joan's house and attend her shiva for a moment.'"
Once there, he explained, he found a "who's who of comedy," but then a text came in: Ferguson's scenes had been moved up and he was needed back in five minutes.
#ferguson
3 hours ago
Long Island mansion Oheka Castle will be sold to the highest bidder after its owner filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Taylor Swift filmed her "Blank ****** e" music video at the estate, riding horses through its formal gardens
Kevin Jonas, Joey Fatone, Curtis Martin and Megyn Kelly each celebrated weddings at the historic venue
America's second largest private residence, Oheka Castle, is heading to the auction block this October.
Completed in 1919, the Gilded Age residence was built by financier Otto Hermann Kahn to be used as a summer home. In the years since, the 109,000-square-foot, 127-room estate has become a wedding destination for celebrities. Kahn's own daughter, socialite Maud, became the castle's first bride when she walked down the aisle on June 15, 1920, according the castle's official website.
#oheka #long #island #chapter
Taylor Swift filmed her "Blank ****** e" music video at the estate, riding horses through its formal gardens
Kevin Jonas, Joey Fatone, Curtis Martin and Megyn Kelly each celebrated weddings at the historic venue
America's second largest private residence, Oheka Castle, is heading to the auction block this October.
Completed in 1919, the Gilded Age residence was built by financier Otto Hermann Kahn to be used as a summer home. In the years since, the 109,000-square-foot, 127-room estate has become a wedding destination for celebrities. Kahn's own daughter, socialite Maud, became the castle's first bride when she walked down the aisle on June 15, 1920, according the castle's official website.
#oheka #long #island #chapter
3 hours ago
Ben Affleck once escaped a terrifying teenage mugging after recognizing the boys holding him at knifepoint. Years later, he learned one of those boys had killed someone and served 20 years in prison.
The actor recently revisited the encounter while reflecting on his childhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. What began as a frightening walk home eventually became a memory that followed him into parenthood.
Affleck shared the story during an interview with Kerry Washington on her Street You Grew Up On podcast. He recalled walking home from high school at around 15 when two boys in hoods crossed the street toward him. Affleck initially considered running but decided against it. "They pass me, grab me, take a knife out: 'Gimme your money,'" he recalled. "And I was like, 'Oh!' I was scared."
The situation changed when Affleck recognized the teenagers from playing baseball. The boys also recognized him, turning the encounter from a mugging into a strange neighborhood exchange. "So I was like, 'I guess I'm off the hook?'" he remembered. Affleck later discovered that one of the boys had taken a much darker path. "That kid who robbed me ended up three or four years later killing somebody with a knife and going to prison for 20 years," he said.
He also admitted that he never told his mother about the incident. Affleck said he avoided worrying her and now regretted keeping difficult experiences to himself. "I didn't wanna worry her. I didn't wanna scare her," he explained. That silence became especially meaningful after Affleck became a father. "You guys know you can tell me anything. Anything! I'm so cool with anything you have to say," he recalled telling his children.
#mugging #prison
The actor recently revisited the encounter while reflecting on his childhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. What began as a frightening walk home eventually became a memory that followed him into parenthood.
Affleck shared the story during an interview with Kerry Washington on her Street You Grew Up On podcast. He recalled walking home from high school at around 15 when two boys in hoods crossed the street toward him. Affleck initially considered running but decided against it. "They pass me, grab me, take a knife out: 'Gimme your money,'" he recalled. "And I was like, 'Oh!' I was scared."
The situation changed when Affleck recognized the teenagers from playing baseball. The boys also recognized him, turning the encounter from a mugging into a strange neighborhood exchange. "So I was like, 'I guess I'm off the hook?'" he remembered. Affleck later discovered that one of the boys had taken a much darker path. "That kid who robbed me ended up three or four years later killing somebody with a knife and going to prison for 20 years," he said.
He also admitted that he never told his mother about the incident. Affleck said he avoided worrying her and now regretted keeping difficult experiences to himself. "I didn't wanna worry her. I didn't wanna scare her," he explained. That silence became especially meaningful after Affleck became a father. "You guys know you can tell me anything. Anything! I'm so cool with anything you have to say," he recalled telling his children.
#mugging #prison
3 hours ago
A Worcestershire MP has recalled how a political rivalry with Dame Esther Rantzen turned into a lasting friendship, following her death at the age of 86.
Nigel Huddleston first met the veteran broadcaster and Childline founder when they stood against each other in Luton South at the 2010 general election.
But what could have been an awkward relationship between political opponents instead became a friendship that continued for many years.
"Esther and I probably should not have got on," the Conservative member for Droitwich and Evesham said, adding: "But, like so many people who met her, I was completely charmed by her and we got on like a house on fire from day one."
Dame Esther had entered the race as an independent following the MPs expenses scandal, turning what Huddleston expected to be a contest between the Conservatives and Labour into what he described as a "media frenzy".
#political #friendship
Nigel Huddleston first met the veteran broadcaster and Childline founder when they stood against each other in Luton South at the 2010 general election.
But what could have been an awkward relationship between political opponents instead became a friendship that continued for many years.
"Esther and I probably should not have got on," the Conservative member for Droitwich and Evesham said, adding: "But, like so many people who met her, I was completely charmed by her and we got on like a house on fire from day one."
Dame Esther had entered the race as an independent following the MPs expenses scandal, turning what Huddleston expected to be a contest between the Conservatives and Labour into what he described as a "media frenzy".
#political #friendship
4 hours ago
Fiona Hepler Lowe, the daughter of actor Chad Lowe, has tragically died at age 13.
"We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona," the ER actor and his wife, producer Kim Painter, said in a statement to People on Tuesday, September 29. They described Fiona as a "loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance," adding that she was "adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives."
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#loved #painter
"We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona," the ER actor and his wife, producer Kim Painter, said in a statement to People on Tuesday, September 29. They described Fiona as a "loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance," adding that she was "adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives."
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#loved #painter
4 hours ago
Five years after Bethenny Frankel and ex-husband Jason Hoppy finalized their contentious divorce, the reality TV star is revealing where they stand now.
The Real Housewives of New York alum, 55, appeared on the September 29 episode of Benny Blanco's Friends Keep Secrets podcast, where she was asked whether she's been married. In addition to her marriage to Hoppy, Frankel was married to Peter Sussman for just a year, from 1996 to 1997.
"The second one was a 2-year marriage and then a 10-year, horrible, horrendous, worst of my life divorce," the Bravo alum candidly confessed, before admitting she's "not exactly" cool with her daughter's father.
When asked whether the two reached a place where they can "co-exist," she then quipped, "We do co-exist, on this earth. We both do exist on this earth, so that's positive."
The pair separated in December 2012, more than two years after tying the knot in March 2010. Though Frankel filed for divorce in 2013, it wasn't completely finalized until January 2021, due to a custody battle over their daughter, Bryn. In 2021, Frankel was granted primary residential custody of the teen, now 16, freeing her from paying child support to Hoppy, 55.
#frankel #hoppy #whether
The Real Housewives of New York alum, 55, appeared on the September 29 episode of Benny Blanco's Friends Keep Secrets podcast, where she was asked whether she's been married. In addition to her marriage to Hoppy, Frankel was married to Peter Sussman for just a year, from 1996 to 1997.
"The second one was a 2-year marriage and then a 10-year, horrible, horrendous, worst of my life divorce," the Bravo alum candidly confessed, before admitting she's "not exactly" cool with her daughter's father.
When asked whether the two reached a place where they can "co-exist," she then quipped, "We do co-exist, on this earth. We both do exist on this earth, so that's positive."
The pair separated in December 2012, more than two years after tying the knot in March 2010. Though Frankel filed for divorce in 2013, it wasn't completely finalized until January 2021, due to a custody battle over their daughter, Bryn. In 2021, Frankel was granted primary residential custody of the teen, now 16, freeing her from paying child support to Hoppy, 55.
#frankel #hoppy #whether
4 hours ago
Ruby Rose has opened up about a traumatic incident from her teenage years that saw her questioned by police over the death of a 4-year-old boy.
The Australian actress, 40, recalled the ordeal during her first-ever podcast interview on Kaitlyn Bristowe's Off the Vine on Tuesday, September 29, revealing she was just 15 when she found the seriously injured child near a playground.
Rose explained that she was attending a gathering with her mom and family friends when she and a friend went outside to smoke her first cigarette.
The pair initially thought they had spotted a doll near the playground before realizing it was a child.
Photo credit: RCF / MEGA
#first #kaitlyn
The Australian actress, 40, recalled the ordeal during her first-ever podcast interview on Kaitlyn Bristowe's Off the Vine on Tuesday, September 29, revealing she was just 15 when she found the seriously injured child near a playground.
Rose explained that she was attending a gathering with her mom and family friends when she and a friend went outside to smoke her first cigarette.
The pair initially thought they had spotted a doll near the playground before realizing it was a child.
Photo credit: RCF / MEGA
#first #kaitlyn
14 hours ago
Pennsylvania has reported its fifth measles-associated death of 2026 as the state's ongoing outbreak climbs to 943 confirmed cases across 39 counties.
The Pennsylvania department of health said on Wednesday that an unvaccinated Lancaster county resident who tested positive for measles had died. Health officials did not release further information about the individual, citing privacy protections.
The death marks the fifth Pennsylvania resident to meet the state's definition of a measles-associated death this year after a fourth death two weeks ago. Due to how the Trump administration has changed its method for reporting measles deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not counted the Pennsylvania measles deaths in its national tally.
As of Monday 28 September, Pennsylvania had recorded 40 new positive cases. The outbreak has now reached 39 counties, with 943 ******* ulative confirmed cases, 176 hospitalizations and five confirmed measles-associated deaths.
Only four of those confirmed cases have involved vaccinated individuals, representing less than 1% of the state's total cases.
#associated
The Pennsylvania department of health said on Wednesday that an unvaccinated Lancaster county resident who tested positive for measles had died. Health officials did not release further information about the individual, citing privacy protections.
The death marks the fifth Pennsylvania resident to meet the state's definition of a measles-associated death this year after a fourth death two weeks ago. Due to how the Trump administration has changed its method for reporting measles deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not counted the Pennsylvania measles deaths in its national tally.
As of Monday 28 September, Pennsylvania had recorded 40 new positive cases. The outbreak has now reached 39 counties, with 943 ******* ulative confirmed cases, 176 hospitalizations and five confirmed measles-associated deaths.
Only four of those confirmed cases have involved vaccinated individuals, representing less than 1% of the state's total cases.
#associated
11 days ago
On September 3, 2026, lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended August 2, 2026. Net revenue fell 4% to $2.4 billion, missing the $2.46 billion ****** ysts expected, and comparable sales dropped 10% on a constant dollar basis. Management cut full-year revenue guidance to a decline of 5% to 7%, down from a prior forecast of flat to down 1%, and lowered full-year earnings per share guidance to $9.48 to $9.73 from its prior forecast of $10.95 to $11.15, compared with $13.26 earned in fiscal 2025. Shares fell about 18% in extended trading. Incoming CEO Heidi O'Neill was set to start the following week.
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Citi's cut to $117 from $130 came with a Neutral rating and the observation that the stock's risk-reward is "slightly more favorable" after the selloff, even though the firm called fiscal 2027 visibility "very unclear." The operational bright spots are real.
lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) increased its chase volume, the supply chain capability that lets it reorder fast-moving styles quickly, by about 20% this year, and away-from-body styles including the Groove Wide-Leg, Align Foldover Jogger, Breezily, and an updated Dance Studio Pant are trending well as shoppers shift from tight-fitting leggings. The brand's community pull held up too.
The SeaWheeze Half Marathon and Festival returned in August for the first time since 2019, drawing nearly 10,000 runners from 24 countries and roughly 14,000 festival attendees, while more than 85,000 people from 120 countries joined the companion Strava challenge, strong enough that Lululemon already committed to bringing the event back next summer. Rest of World revenue, spanning EMEA and APAC, grew 5% on a reported basis, and the company ended the quarter with $1.4 billion in cash and no outstanding borrowings.
#revenue #billion #NASDAQ
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Citi's cut to $117 from $130 came with a Neutral rating and the observation that the stock's risk-reward is "slightly more favorable" after the selloff, even though the firm called fiscal 2027 visibility "very unclear." The operational bright spots are real.
lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) increased its chase volume, the supply chain capability that lets it reorder fast-moving styles quickly, by about 20% this year, and away-from-body styles including the Groove Wide-Leg, Align Foldover Jogger, Breezily, and an updated Dance Studio Pant are trending well as shoppers shift from tight-fitting leggings. The brand's community pull held up too.
The SeaWheeze Half Marathon and Festival returned in August for the first time since 2019, drawing nearly 10,000 runners from 24 countries and roughly 14,000 festival attendees, while more than 85,000 people from 120 countries joined the companion Strava challenge, strong enough that Lululemon already committed to bringing the event back next summer. Rest of World revenue, spanning EMEA and APAC, grew 5% on a reported basis, and the company ended the quarter with $1.4 billion in cash and no outstanding borrowings.
#revenue #billion #NASDAQ
11 days ago
SPX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SPXC) announced on September 15 that it completed the acquisition of FIS Water, LLC for approximately $410 million in cash, including certain tax attributes. The acquired business is expected to generate approximately $105 million of revenue in 2026.
That is FIS Water's full-year revenue forecast; its contribution to consolidated 2026 results will reflect the ownership period. The stated cash consideration equals approximately 3.9 times expected annual revenue, making profitability and cash conversion central to the investment case.
FIS Water expands the products SPX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SPXC) can supply to cooling customers. Its filtration and flow-control products remove solids, maintain water quality, and regulate water movement in commercial and industrial cooling systems, including data centers.
The business has joined the HVAC segment, covering heating, ventilation and air conditioning, within its Cooling operations. Its products complement existing cooling-tower offerings, while its valves and actuators also fit the recently acquired Neptronic controls business.
The strategic attraction is customer overlap. Management identified shared customers, engineering specifications and sales channels, and plans to use its global distribution and equipment-manufacturer relationships to support growth.
#cooling #NYSE
That is FIS Water's full-year revenue forecast; its contribution to consolidated 2026 results will reflect the ownership period. The stated cash consideration equals approximately 3.9 times expected annual revenue, making profitability and cash conversion central to the investment case.
FIS Water expands the products SPX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SPXC) can supply to cooling customers. Its filtration and flow-control products remove solids, maintain water quality, and regulate water movement in commercial and industrial cooling systems, including data centers.
The business has joined the HVAC segment, covering heating, ventilation and air conditioning, within its Cooling operations. Its products complement existing cooling-tower offerings, while its valves and actuators also fit the recently acquired Neptronic controls business.
The strategic attraction is customer overlap. Management identified shared customers, engineering specifications and sales channels, and plans to use its global distribution and equipment-manufacturer relationships to support growth.
#cooling #NYSE
11 days ago
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) received a boost on September 16 after CEO Scott Strazik stated that the company's backlog could hit the $200 billion mark "very early" in 2027, sooner than Wall Street had expected. The company expects the "strong and durable demand" to drive accelerated growth after its backlog had reached $167 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2026.
GEV has gained by almost 50% over the last year but is down by more than 14% over the last month, reflecting growing investor concerns surrounding the AI trade. The stock also came under pressure on September 14 when GLJ Research slammed it with a 'Sell' rating and a Street-low price target of $470, describing the company as "a cyclical gas turbine manufacturer priced as a secular compounder".
The update builds on extraordinarily strong momentum for GE Vernova, powered by the incredibly strong demand for its power equipment amid the AI data center boom. The company's backlog of $176 billion at the end of Q2 grew $13 billion from the previous quarter and was up 37% YoY, providing it with visibility into earnings well into the 2030s.
Notably, GE Vernova is translating this demand into financial improvement rather than simply a very large order book. The company's revenue grew by 22% YoY to $11.1 billion in the second quarter, while its free cash flow reached $5.1 billion, already exceeding its full-year 2025 level. Given the high demand, GEV raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $45.5 billion-$46.5 billion, up from its previous range of $44.5 billion-$45.5 billion.
The ongoing AI boom has been a major growth catalyst for GE Vernova, as its data center-related orders exceeded $5 billion in the first half of this year, more than double 2025's total. According to Barron's, power availability has become a key constraint for data center operators, and this strong demand has effectively constrained GEV's turbine capacity, which can support pricing and the value of scarce delivery slots.
#billion #year #data #center
GEV has gained by almost 50% over the last year but is down by more than 14% over the last month, reflecting growing investor concerns surrounding the AI trade. The stock also came under pressure on September 14 when GLJ Research slammed it with a 'Sell' rating and a Street-low price target of $470, describing the company as "a cyclical gas turbine manufacturer priced as a secular compounder".
The update builds on extraordinarily strong momentum for GE Vernova, powered by the incredibly strong demand for its power equipment amid the AI data center boom. The company's backlog of $176 billion at the end of Q2 grew $13 billion from the previous quarter and was up 37% YoY, providing it with visibility into earnings well into the 2030s.
Notably, GE Vernova is translating this demand into financial improvement rather than simply a very large order book. The company's revenue grew by 22% YoY to $11.1 billion in the second quarter, while its free cash flow reached $5.1 billion, already exceeding its full-year 2025 level. Given the high demand, GEV raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $45.5 billion-$46.5 billion, up from its previous range of $44.5 billion-$45.5 billion.
The ongoing AI boom has been a major growth catalyst for GE Vernova, as its data center-related orders exceeded $5 billion in the first half of this year, more than double 2025's total. According to Barron's, power availability has become a key constraint for data center operators, and this strong demand has effectively constrained GEV's turbine capacity, which can support pricing and the value of scarce delivery slots.
#billion #year #data #center
11 days ago
SEOUL, Sept 20 (Reuters) - North Korea launched two missiles off its eastern coast on Sunday, its second set of tests in roughly a week and days after Pyongyang accused the US of driving tensions on the Korean Peninsula through a series of military drills.
Just three hours after launching a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) toward the East Sea on Sunday afternoon, North Korea fired another short-range ballistic missile, according to South Korea's defence ministry.
If the subsequent launch is confirmed to be a ballistic missile, it will mark two consecutive ballistic missile tests by North Korea within a three-hour window.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the first test firing from the Wonsan area around 3 p.m. (0600 GMT), identifying the weapon as a ballistic missile. ***** an's defence ministry also said it appeared to be a ballistic missile.
Japanese public broadcaster NHK said the projectile had come down outside ***** an's exclusive economic zone.
#sunday
Just three hours after launching a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) toward the East Sea on Sunday afternoon, North Korea fired another short-range ballistic missile, according to South Korea's defence ministry.
If the subsequent launch is confirmed to be a ballistic missile, it will mark two consecutive ballistic missile tests by North Korea within a three-hour window.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the first test firing from the Wonsan area around 3 p.m. (0600 GMT), identifying the weapon as a ballistic missile. ***** an's defence ministry also said it appeared to be a ballistic missile.
Japanese public broadcaster NHK said the projectile had come down outside ***** an's exclusive economic zone.
#sunday
11 days ago
On August 6, Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:WPM) reported second-quarter net earnings of $543 million on $929 million of revenue, both records. Through the first half, net earnings rose 106% to $1.1 billion. During the quarter, the company also made net upfront cash payments of $4.5 billion relative to mineral stream interests, and it now carries $2.0 billion of total debt against $100 million of cash on hand. Here is what that trade looks like up close.
Start with what the streaming model does when prices climb. Wheaton sold 14% more gold equivalent ounces than a year ago, but the average realized gold equivalent price jumped 61% in Q2, and that higher price explains most of the revenue surge. Costs per ounce rose from $406 to $568, yet the cash operating margin per ounce still grew 65% to $3,875, faster than gold itself appreciated. Operating cash flow hit $650 million in the quarter and $1.4 billion for the half.
The second argument is that plenty of growth hasn't arrived yet. Only about 3% of this year's production comes from **** ets still in construction or ramp-up, and the company forecasts a rise of roughly 50% to 1,200,000 gold equivalent ounces by 2030. Some of that ramp has dates attached. Ivanhoe now expects commercial production at Platreef in the fourth quarter of 2026, and Montage Gold is targeting first gold at Koné in late Q4. Effective April 1, Wheaton expanded its share of silver production from Antamina from 33.75% to 67.5% through the newly acquired BHP Antamina PMPA.
Growth on this scale wasn't free. Wheaton had no bank debt at the end of 2025. On April 1, it drew $1.5 billion on a new two-year term loan to help pay for Antamina, and finance costs that were negligible a year ago now take a real bite. Net debt stands at $1.9 billion. Taxes are heavier too. Wheaton paid $109 million of global minimum tax on June 24, and another Cdn$346 million is due around March 31, 2027.
Operations also gave investors a few reasons for caution. Gold ounces produced slipped 2.6% year over year, so the 6% rise in gold equivalent production leaned heavily on the Antamina purchase. Gold output at Salobo fell 11% on lower grades. At Constancia, it fell 35% after mining at the higher-grade Pampacancha pit finished in the fourth quarter of 2025. Hemlo Mining said on July 20 that its second-quarter output fell below the first quarter's, and Rio2 said on May 15 that Fenix missed planned tonnes and grade in Q1. And because the revenue jump came mainly from price, the same leverage works in reverse if metals slip.
#wheaton
Start with what the streaming model does when prices climb. Wheaton sold 14% more gold equivalent ounces than a year ago, but the average realized gold equivalent price jumped 61% in Q2, and that higher price explains most of the revenue surge. Costs per ounce rose from $406 to $568, yet the cash operating margin per ounce still grew 65% to $3,875, faster than gold itself appreciated. Operating cash flow hit $650 million in the quarter and $1.4 billion for the half.
The second argument is that plenty of growth hasn't arrived yet. Only about 3% of this year's production comes from **** ets still in construction or ramp-up, and the company forecasts a rise of roughly 50% to 1,200,000 gold equivalent ounces by 2030. Some of that ramp has dates attached. Ivanhoe now expects commercial production at Platreef in the fourth quarter of 2026, and Montage Gold is targeting first gold at Koné in late Q4. Effective April 1, Wheaton expanded its share of silver production from Antamina from 33.75% to 67.5% through the newly acquired BHP Antamina PMPA.
Growth on this scale wasn't free. Wheaton had no bank debt at the end of 2025. On April 1, it drew $1.5 billion on a new two-year term loan to help pay for Antamina, and finance costs that were negligible a year ago now take a real bite. Net debt stands at $1.9 billion. Taxes are heavier too. Wheaton paid $109 million of global minimum tax on June 24, and another Cdn$346 million is due around March 31, 2027.
Operations also gave investors a few reasons for caution. Gold ounces produced slipped 2.6% year over year, so the 6% rise in gold equivalent production leaned heavily on the Antamina purchase. Gold output at Salobo fell 11% on lower grades. At Constancia, it fell 35% after mining at the higher-grade Pampacancha pit finished in the fourth quarter of 2025. Hemlo Mining said on July 20 that its second-quarter output fell below the first quarter's, and Rio2 said on May 15 that Fenix missed planned tonnes and grade in Q1. And because the revenue jump came mainly from price, the same leverage works in reverse if metals slip.
#wheaton
11 days ago
For the record:
1:38 p.m. Sept. 19, 2026: An earlier version of this article stated KCAL's helicopter is owned by Angel City Air. It is owned by Helicopters Inc.
Whether it's a brush fire, a mass shooting, a car chase or the aftermath of a major storm, viewers in Los Angeles are used to getting the news from above.
Television news helicopter coverage has become one of the most important elements of any local newscast, with the high-flying helicopters roaring overhead a common fixture of breaking news scenes.
These images are so ubiquitous, it may have been easy to take them for granted, until Tuesday, when an NBC4 helicopter carrying reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw crashed while covering breaking news in Chatsworth. Both died, along with a bystander on the ground.
The tragedy has prompted soul-searching in the world of TV news helicopter pilots and focused attention on safety issues.
#city #whether #angeles
1:38 p.m. Sept. 19, 2026: An earlier version of this article stated KCAL's helicopter is owned by Angel City Air. It is owned by Helicopters Inc.
Whether it's a brush fire, a mass shooting, a car chase or the aftermath of a major storm, viewers in Los Angeles are used to getting the news from above.
Television news helicopter coverage has become one of the most important elements of any local newscast, with the high-flying helicopters roaring overhead a common fixture of breaking news scenes.
These images are so ubiquitous, it may have been easy to take them for granted, until Tuesday, when an NBC4 helicopter carrying reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw crashed while covering breaking news in Chatsworth. Both died, along with a bystander on the ground.
The tragedy has prompted soul-searching in the world of TV news helicopter pilots and focused attention on safety issues.
#city #whether #angeles
11 days ago
With a market cap. of $13.4 billion, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) is a global leader in flavor, manufacturing and distributing herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments, and flavors across 150 countries and territories. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, OLD BAY, Cholula, and Gourmet Garden, serving retailers, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses.
Companies worth between $10 billion and $200 billion are generally classified as "large-cap stocks," and McCormick comfortably fits this category. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, McCormick operates through its Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments, leveraging its global scale, expertise, and technology to support sustainable growth.
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#mccormick #gourmet
Companies worth between $10 billion and $200 billion are generally classified as "large-cap stocks," and McCormick comfortably fits this category. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, McCormick operates through its Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments, leveraging its global scale, expertise, and technology to support sustainable growth.
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#mccormick #gourmet
12 days ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed legislation to increase security for the state's voting systems and protect Californians' ability to cast ballots in an effort to guard against potential interference in the Nov. 3 election, including by the Trump administration.
Newsom pointed to the Trump administration's recent effort to restrict mail-in voting through the U.S. Postal Service, which was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, and the presence of federal monitors at California polls last year as evidence that Trump "will continue his efforts to interfere with the November election."
"Donald Trump won't stop until he can exert dictatorial control over your free vote and disenfranchise millions of people this November. California will stop him at every opportunity," Newsom said in a statement. "We have no bigger task than fighting to protect the right to vote from interference and meddling — the future of democracy is on the line. These bills today build upon the wall California has built to safeguard our electoral process."
The governor signed the package of bills at the ****** anese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, where a year earlier federal agents gathered outside a political rally he was hosting. Then-Border Patrol Sector Chief Gregory Bovino, who had been leading the immigration operations in California, was among those outside the event, joined by agents in helmets, camouflage, masks and holding guns. Newsom described their presence as political intimidation.
One bill Newsom signed Saturday cites efforts to "weaponize law enforcement authority for political purposes," including Republican "Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of ballots in Riverside County," and the election monitors sent by the U.S. Justice Department to polling sites in five counties during a 2025 special election on redistricting.
#political
Newsom pointed to the Trump administration's recent effort to restrict mail-in voting through the U.S. Postal Service, which was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, and the presence of federal monitors at California polls last year as evidence that Trump "will continue his efforts to interfere with the November election."
"Donald Trump won't stop until he can exert dictatorial control over your free vote and disenfranchise millions of people this November. California will stop him at every opportunity," Newsom said in a statement. "We have no bigger task than fighting to protect the right to vote from interference and meddling — the future of democracy is on the line. These bills today build upon the wall California has built to safeguard our electoral process."
The governor signed the package of bills at the ****** anese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, where a year earlier federal agents gathered outside a political rally he was hosting. Then-Border Patrol Sector Chief Gregory Bovino, who had been leading the immigration operations in California, was among those outside the event, joined by agents in helmets, camouflage, masks and holding guns. Newsom described their presence as political intimidation.
One bill Newsom signed Saturday cites efforts to "weaponize law enforcement authority for political purposes," including Republican "Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of ballots in Riverside County," and the election monitors sent by the U.S. Justice Department to polling sites in five counties during a 2025 special election on redistricting.
#political
12 days ago
DataMEDS AI (MEDS) announced on Sept. 15 that it acquired Helomics and a lab services business, sparking a huge rally in MEDS stock. Shares of MEDS stock gained 87% on Sept. 15 and 275% in the following session. Like the lab services unit, Helomics was sold by Axe Compute (AGPU) and utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for cancer diagnostics and treatment.
Generally, I'm a big fan of using AI in medicine, and a fan of the companies that do so. In fact, I own two stocks — Schrodinger (SDGR) and Radnet (RDNT) — that specialize in this area; Schrodinger uses AI to help speed up the drug-discovery process, while many of Radnet's diagnostic medical devices utilize AI.
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#meds #shares
Generally, I'm a big fan of using AI in medicine, and a fan of the companies that do so. In fact, I own two stocks — Schrodinger (SDGR) and Radnet (RDNT) — that specialize in this area; Schrodinger uses AI to help speed up the drug-discovery process, while many of Radnet's diagnostic medical devices utilize AI.
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#meds #shares
