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Prince William has been branded a "beautiful human" after his interaction with a four-week-old baby, which took place on Tuesday during an engagement in Ilminster. The royal, who is a dad of three, was also on hand to offer up light-hearted advice for the new mum.
In the video above, William can be seen meeting the tiny newborn, and he asked: "How old?" When the mum replied, "Four weeks," he exclaimed, "Four weeks!" He then proceeded to ask if it was her "first one" and when he discovered it was her second, he waved his hand in the air and said: "Dab hand," in a reassuring tone.
Prince William is a doting dad to three children (@ Getty Images)
The talk then turned to sleep, as it does with most parents, and when discovering the little one isn't the best sleeper, he jokingly instructed the woman: "Don't move," as the baby was sound asleep on her during the whole interaction.
When the clip circulated online, fans praised William for stopping to speak to the parent. One wrote: "William is a beautiful human being who is so much like his Mum was," and another added: "This is why people love William. So natural and caring, asking about the baby sleeping! Future king with such a kind heart."
#william #beautiful #interaction #weeks
In the video above, William can be seen meeting the tiny newborn, and he asked: "How old?" When the mum replied, "Four weeks," he exclaimed, "Four weeks!" He then proceeded to ask if it was her "first one" and when he discovered it was her second, he waved his hand in the air and said: "Dab hand," in a reassuring tone.
Prince William is a doting dad to three children (@ Getty Images)
The talk then turned to sleep, as it does with most parents, and when discovering the little one isn't the best sleeper, he jokingly instructed the woman: "Don't move," as the baby was sound asleep on her during the whole interaction.
When the clip circulated online, fans praised William for stopping to speak to the parent. One wrote: "William is a beautiful human being who is so much like his Mum was," and another added: "This is why people love William. So natural and caring, asking about the baby sleeping! Future king with such a kind heart."
#william #beautiful #interaction #weeks
3 days ago
TikToker Kenni Lee (relatablekenni) shared a strange night out that left her questioning a stranger's intentions. Lee said a woman approached her group after one of Lee's friends had stepped away. The woman then invited Lee alone to the dance floor. Lee said the woman quickly focused on another man instead.
Lee said a friend later pulled Lee away after noticing the strange interaction.. The woman returned and claimed the man had tried to traffic her. Lee said she found the claim confusing, since she had seen the two of them interacting closely just before. The woman later offered to buy Lee a drink, but Lee insisted on getting it herself.
Lee said she barely drank the beverage before giving it to her friends. Later, the woman asked Lee and her friends to walk her to her car. The group walked through an alley before the woman said she could not find it. She then pointed to a dark residential street far from the nightlife area.
Lee said her friends refused to continue because the location felt suspicious. The woman then claimed she needed a bathroom and walked behind a large truck. Lee said the woman did not actually use the bathroom before returning. Moments later, a white Tesla pulled up and asked where everyone was going.
According to Lee, the woman then entered the stranger's car, despite her earlier claims of fear. Lee questioned the driver, who said he came from the Bay Area. The woman immediately said she came from the Bay Area too, according to Lee. Lee then gave her a backup number and stayed on the phone temporarily.
#according
Lee said a friend later pulled Lee away after noticing the strange interaction.. The woman returned and claimed the man had tried to traffic her. Lee said she found the claim confusing, since she had seen the two of them interacting closely just before. The woman later offered to buy Lee a drink, but Lee insisted on getting it herself.
Lee said she barely drank the beverage before giving it to her friends. Later, the woman asked Lee and her friends to walk her to her car. The group walked through an alley before the woman said she could not find it. She then pointed to a dark residential street far from the nightlife area.
Lee said her friends refused to continue because the location felt suspicious. The woman then claimed she needed a bathroom and walked behind a large truck. Lee said the woman did not actually use the bathroom before returning. Moments later, a white Tesla pulled up and asked where everyone was going.
According to Lee, the woman then entered the stranger's car, despite her earlier claims of fear. Lee questioned the driver, who said he came from the Bay Area. The woman immediately said she came from the Bay Area too, according to Lee. Lee then gave her a backup number and stayed on the phone temporarily.
#according
17 days ago
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is taking another step toward monetizing artificial intelligence beyond its core advertising business. On September 9, the company acquired AI startup Stilla.ai.
The acquisition will strengthen the company's agentic AI capabilities as it moves to capitalize on growing demand for AI agents that can handle business transactions. Plans are underway to integrate Stilla.ai's team and technology into Meta Business Agent, which already helps businesses interact with customers across various platforms.
Stilla.ai's technology could help Meta's Business Agent enable more sophisticated interactions between customers and AI agents across its messaging platforms. In the long term, customers could use AI agents to inquire about products, discuss pricing, and potentially complete purchases without leaving Meta's ecosystem.
Such capabilities could result in new monetization opportunities as the company faces increasing pressure to generate returns from its substantial artificial intelligence investments. Rather than relying exclusively on AI to improve advertising efficiency, Meta could use AI to facilitate transactions and capture value from the commercial activity taking place across its platforms.
The acquisition could help the company build an AI-driven commerce layer across its massive messaging ecosystem. The company has access to billions of users across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, while millions of businesses already use its platforms to communicate with customers.
#customers #agents
The acquisition will strengthen the company's agentic AI capabilities as it moves to capitalize on growing demand for AI agents that can handle business transactions. Plans are underway to integrate Stilla.ai's team and technology into Meta Business Agent, which already helps businesses interact with customers across various platforms.
Stilla.ai's technology could help Meta's Business Agent enable more sophisticated interactions between customers and AI agents across its messaging platforms. In the long term, customers could use AI agents to inquire about products, discuss pricing, and potentially complete purchases without leaving Meta's ecosystem.
Such capabilities could result in new monetization opportunities as the company faces increasing pressure to generate returns from its substantial artificial intelligence investments. Rather than relying exclusively on AI to improve advertising efficiency, Meta could use AI to facilitate transactions and capture value from the commercial activity taking place across its platforms.
The acquisition could help the company build an AI-driven commerce layer across its massive messaging ecosystem. The company has access to billions of users across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, while millions of businesses already use its platforms to communicate with customers.
#customers #agents
22 days ago
The Texas Longhorns staged a thrilling comeback against Ohio State on Saturday night. In the chaos that followed the game, coach Steve Sarkisian blew off ESPN's Holly Rowe. Rowe, in turn, did not look happy about the brief interaction.
The incident became a talking point and was turned into a meme. Quarterback Arch Manning was asked about all this during a press conference on Monday. Manning spoke candidly and many people didn't like what they heard.
MORE: Arch Manning wanted redemption against Ohio State, and he got it
"I saw the AI Edit of (Sark) slapping Holly Rowe."
I asked Arch Manning if he'd seen any edits on TikTok or Twitter after the game, and his answer is gold. pic.twitter.com/70FnNCVEHb
— Evan Vieth (EvanVieth) September 14, 2026
#holly
The incident became a talking point and was turned into a meme. Quarterback Arch Manning was asked about all this during a press conference on Monday. Manning spoke candidly and many people didn't like what they heard.
MORE: Arch Manning wanted redemption against Ohio State, and he got it
"I saw the AI Edit of (Sark) slapping Holly Rowe."
I asked Arch Manning if he'd seen any edits on TikTok or Twitter after the game, and his answer is gold. pic.twitter.com/70FnNCVEHb
— Evan Vieth (EvanVieth) September 14, 2026
#holly
22 days ago
Texas football news: Arch Manning can't hide reaction to Rowe-Sarkisian question appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Texas took a massive victory over Ohio State on Saturday. They were down 20 points heading into the fourth quarter, but Arch Manning led Texas to the comeback, putting up 21 points in the fourth quarter. After the game, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian was too excited to celebrate to even talk to Holly Rowe in the postgame interview.
The internet had its way with the interaction between Rowe and Sarkisian after the game. The initial interaction between Rowe and Sarkisian was very brief, with Sark throwing up the hook 'em horns sign and leaving quickly.
Then AI had its way, making a video of Sark slapping Rowe instead of just walking away. Now, Arch Manning is talking about the AI edits, per Evan Vieth of Inside Texas.
"I've seen a few AI edits of stuff, but that's about it. I saw the AI edit of Sark's interview. You all seen that one? That's a good one. Of him slapping Holly Rowe? Yeah, it's hilarious," Manning said.
#clutchpoints #holly
Texas took a massive victory over Ohio State on Saturday. They were down 20 points heading into the fourth quarter, but Arch Manning led Texas to the comeback, putting up 21 points in the fourth quarter. After the game, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian was too excited to celebrate to even talk to Holly Rowe in the postgame interview.
The internet had its way with the interaction between Rowe and Sarkisian after the game. The initial interaction between Rowe and Sarkisian was very brief, with Sark throwing up the hook 'em horns sign and leaving quickly.
Then AI had its way, making a video of Sark slapping Rowe instead of just walking away. Now, Arch Manning is talking about the AI edits, per Evan Vieth of Inside Texas.
"I've seen a few AI edits of stuff, but that's about it. I saw the AI edit of Sark's interview. You all seen that one? That's a good one. Of him slapping Holly Rowe? Yeah, it's hilarious," Manning said.
#clutchpoints #holly
23 days ago
On September 10, IBEX Limited (NASDAQ:IBEX) held its fourth-quarter and full fiscal year 2026 earnings call, and the numbers backed up a message management has been building toward for months. The company posted record full-year revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, all while pitching itself as a business that has flipped the AI narrative in its favor rather than becoming its next casualty. For a sector that has spent the last two years bracing for automation to gut it, that is a notable claim to back with actual client wins.
Full-year revenue hit $644.1 million, up 15.4% organically, and fourth-quarter revenue reached $164.3 million, up 11.6% from a year earlier. That marked the sixth straight quarter of double-digit growth, a streak that suggests the momentum is not a one-off. HealthTech led the charge, climbing 38.5% to $114 million for the year and blowing past the $100 million target management had set for the segment, driven largely by demand from large insurance payers. Technology grew 27.4% in the quarter, while travel and logistics added 17.8%, helped by a new AI agent partnership with Philippine Airlines.
That Philippine Airlines deal is the clearest evidence that IBEX's Sierra AI partnership, formalized in January and announced publicly in May, is more than a slide in an investor deck. During the proof of concept, the AI agent handled interactions in English, Tagalog, and Taglish, hit resolution rates above 20%, and scored a 4.7 out of 5.0 on customer satisfaction, on par with human agents. A separate deployment for BJ's Wholesale pushed resolution rates above 40% and matched that same satisfaction score, beating the marks the client's prior BPO vendor had put up with human agents alone. The company added 17 new trophy logo clients across the year, and its top five clients now make up 33% of revenue, down from 36%, a sign the business is not leaning on a shrinking handful of accounts to carry it.
Not every line moved in the right direction. Fourth quarter GAAP net income slipped to $8.7 million from $9.6 million a year earlier, and diluted EPS fell to $0.59 from $0.66. Management pointed to training costs tied to all those new client wins, a temporary hit from shifting work out of nearshore centers into offshore ones, and higher fuel prices hitting utility and transportation costs, particularly offshore. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the quarter slipped to 12.3% from 13.9%, the same set of pressures showing up in the profitability line rather than just net income.
#revenue #fourth
Full-year revenue hit $644.1 million, up 15.4% organically, and fourth-quarter revenue reached $164.3 million, up 11.6% from a year earlier. That marked the sixth straight quarter of double-digit growth, a streak that suggests the momentum is not a one-off. HealthTech led the charge, climbing 38.5% to $114 million for the year and blowing past the $100 million target management had set for the segment, driven largely by demand from large insurance payers. Technology grew 27.4% in the quarter, while travel and logistics added 17.8%, helped by a new AI agent partnership with Philippine Airlines.
That Philippine Airlines deal is the clearest evidence that IBEX's Sierra AI partnership, formalized in January and announced publicly in May, is more than a slide in an investor deck. During the proof of concept, the AI agent handled interactions in English, Tagalog, and Taglish, hit resolution rates above 20%, and scored a 4.7 out of 5.0 on customer satisfaction, on par with human agents. A separate deployment for BJ's Wholesale pushed resolution rates above 40% and matched that same satisfaction score, beating the marks the client's prior BPO vendor had put up with human agents alone. The company added 17 new trophy logo clients across the year, and its top five clients now make up 33% of revenue, down from 36%, a sign the business is not leaning on a shrinking handful of accounts to carry it.
Not every line moved in the right direction. Fourth quarter GAAP net income slipped to $8.7 million from $9.6 million a year earlier, and diluted EPS fell to $0.59 from $0.66. Management pointed to training costs tied to all those new client wins, a temporary hit from shifting work out of nearshore centers into offshore ones, and higher fuel prices hitting utility and transportation costs, particularly offshore. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the quarter slipped to 12.3% from 13.9%, the same set of pressures showing up in the profitability line rather than just net income.
#revenue #fourth
23 days ago
Erin Napier shared that a childhood experience on a school bus influenced her decision to homeschool her daughters
She responded to criticism of homeschooling, emphasizing her kids' diverse social interactions and family involvement
Erin recalled being exposed to inappropriate content on a school bus in fifth grade, which shaped her parenting choices
Erin Napier is sharing one of the reasons why she decided to homeschool her daughters — and revealed that she was inspired after a shocking incident in her own childhood.
The HGTV star, 41, shared a recent post on her https://www.instagram.com/... of her husband Ben Napier, 42, homeschooling their two kids, Helen, 8, and Mae, 5, and explaining a history book to them. In the pictures, Ben and one of the couple's kids could be seen looking through a history book on the Renaissance, lying down together on the ground.
#napier #history
She responded to criticism of homeschooling, emphasizing her kids' diverse social interactions and family involvement
Erin recalled being exposed to inappropriate content on a school bus in fifth grade, which shaped her parenting choices
Erin Napier is sharing one of the reasons why she decided to homeschool her daughters — and revealed that she was inspired after a shocking incident in her own childhood.
The HGTV star, 41, shared a recent post on her https://www.instagram.com/... of her husband Ben Napier, 42, homeschooling their two kids, Helen, 8, and Mae, 5, and explaining a history book to them. In the pictures, Ben and one of the couple's kids could be seen looking through a history book on the Renaissance, lying down together on the ground.
#napier #history
23 days ago
Just weeks after Hayden Panettiere's sudden death, several law enforcement sources believe she died from a fentanyl overdose.
On Monday, September 14, insiders told TMZ that Panettiere had a "long time drug dealer" in Los Angeles. They providing the Heroes actress with many "black-market prescription drugs," including oxcodone. The outlet learned that Panettiere allegedly took numerous pills during her flight from LA to South Carolina, and on the morning of her death, she reportedly took an oxcodone, which authorities believe was laced with fentanyl.
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#panettiere
On Monday, September 14, insiders told TMZ that Panettiere had a "long time drug dealer" in Los Angeles. They providing the Heroes actress with many "black-market prescription drugs," including oxcodone. The outlet learned that Panettiere allegedly took numerous pills during her flight from LA to South Carolina, and on the morning of her death, she reportedly took an oxcodone, which authorities believe was laced with fentanyl.
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#panettiere
24 days ago
Navan Inc. (NASDAQ:NAVN), a global AI-enabled business travel and expense management solutions provider, announced its second quarter results on September 9. The company registered a 45% growth in its gross booking volume (GBV), which reached more than $3 billion. Such growth was fueled by cohort expansion, customer additions and increase in its existing install base. Total revenue for the quarter was $233 million, representing a 35% year-over-year jump. The company's adjusted operating income more than doubled compared to Q2 FY26, and the quarter also saw positive cash flow generation.
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Navan delivered robust performance during the recently concluded quarter, driven by a 35% increase in usage revenue which clocked in at $211 million. Subscription revenue was also up 39%, reaching $21 million. Apart from the 45% GBV expansion, a 34% growth was witnessed in Q2 Payment Volume which stood at $1.3 billion. One of the highlights of this quarter was a turnaround in adjusted net income, which jumped from an $8 million loss in Q2 FY26 to a $14 million profit for the reported period.
Enterprise market momentum remained persistent during the period, as the company established partnerships with leading names such as Evotec, Enbridge, ****** mins, and Ingersoll Rand. Significant progress was made around the Navan's proprietary AI agent, Ava, which managed roughly 60% of the total customer interactions. More than 50% of AI calls are now being managed through the company's in-house AI models, compared to 30% for the previous quarter.
Additionally, the company finalized its acquisition of a leading travel management business, Smartrips. This will enable Navan to expand its presence within the swiftly expanding Latin American market. Navan also acquired an AI-led meetings and events management platform, BoomPop.
#volume
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Navan delivered robust performance during the recently concluded quarter, driven by a 35% increase in usage revenue which clocked in at $211 million. Subscription revenue was also up 39%, reaching $21 million. Apart from the 45% GBV expansion, a 34% growth was witnessed in Q2 Payment Volume which stood at $1.3 billion. One of the highlights of this quarter was a turnaround in adjusted net income, which jumped from an $8 million loss in Q2 FY26 to a $14 million profit for the reported period.
Enterprise market momentum remained persistent during the period, as the company established partnerships with leading names such as Evotec, Enbridge, ****** mins, and Ingersoll Rand. Significant progress was made around the Navan's proprietary AI agent, Ava, which managed roughly 60% of the total customer interactions. More than 50% of AI calls are now being managed through the company's in-house AI models, compared to 30% for the previous quarter.
Additionally, the company finalized its acquisition of a leading travel management business, Smartrips. This will enable Navan to expand its presence within the swiftly expanding Latin American market. Navan also acquired an AI-led meetings and events management platform, BoomPop.
#volume
26 days ago
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have got fans talking.
The pair turned up in dope looks for the Deauville American Film Festival, but their outfits were not the talk of the day. A small interaction between the lovebirds has raised eyebrows, with fans already asking the hard questions.
Brooklyn Beckham is currently estranged from his family, a situation that began shortly after his marriage to Nicola Peltz in 2022. The pair have notably been vocal about their love and support for each other over the years.
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Brooklyn and Nicola turned heads as they showed up together dressed in designer outfits at the Deauville American Film Festival in France on September 8. The actress looked stunning in a white halter-neck dress paired with nude heels, while her husband was clad in a white shirt and black suit ensemble.
#deauville
The pair turned up in dope looks for the Deauville American Film Festival, but their outfits were not the talk of the day. A small interaction between the lovebirds has raised eyebrows, with fans already asking the hard questions.
Brooklyn Beckham is currently estranged from his family, a situation that began shortly after his marriage to Nicola Peltz in 2022. The pair have notably been vocal about their love and support for each other over the years.
ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Brooklyn and Nicola turned heads as they showed up together dressed in designer outfits at the Deauville American Film Festival in France on September 8. The actress looked stunning in a white halter-neck dress paired with nude heels, while her husband was clad in a white shirt and black suit ensemble.
#deauville
26 days ago
N.O.R.E., the rapper and host of the popular podcast Drink Champs, has responded to a ****** ual ****** ault lawsuit brought against him by Carmen Bryan, describing her claims as "invented interactions" that are "entirely false."
The denial comes two days after Bryan filed a 20-page civil complaint against N.O.R.E., real name Victor Santiago, alleging the rapper was intoxicated when he forced himself on her in the middle of a packed Manhattan nightclub in 1999. According to the lawsuit, Santiago "physically overpowered" Bryan and "committed an act of non-consensual digital penetration," all while ignoring her pleas for him to stop. The alleged ****** ault only ended when other clubgoers reportedly pulled Santiago off Bryan.
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N.O.R.E. Sued for ****** ual ****** ault by Carmen Bryan
#assault #filed #rapper #Drink
The denial comes two days after Bryan filed a 20-page civil complaint against N.O.R.E., real name Victor Santiago, alleging the rapper was intoxicated when he forced himself on her in the middle of a packed Manhattan nightclub in 1999. According to the lawsuit, Santiago "physically overpowered" Bryan and "committed an act of non-consensual digital penetration," all while ignoring her pleas for him to stop. The alleged ****** ault only ended when other clubgoers reportedly pulled Santiago off Bryan.
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Jay-Z Loses Appeal to Revive Extortion and Defamation Lawsuit Against Lawyer Who Filed Rape Claim
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#assault #filed #rapper #Drink
29 days ago
The late John Chaney used to say that he was the Black Knight. He wasn't talking about Batman, though. He was talking about the late Bob Knight and his explosive temper.
And there was some truth to that, because while Chaney was generally genial in everyday life, he too had a volcanic temper. And the general public never saw a more impressive demonstration of said temper than on February 13, 1994.
UMass had nipped Temple, 56-55, and Chaney had already made his comments to the media. Afterwards, though, believing that UMass coach John Calipari had badgered the officiating crew inappropriately, Chaney came back to the press room to confront his A-10 colleague, and briefly lost his mind.
He walked in from the back of the room and started yelling at Calipari about his supposed interaction with the officials, and when Calipari reasonably said "you weren't there and you don't know what happened," Chaney really exploded.
He told Calipari to "shut up!" and charged the podium. Others got in his way and restrained him, but Chaney yelled "I'll kill you! When I see you, I'm going to kick your ***** !"
#temper #john #knight #back
And there was some truth to that, because while Chaney was generally genial in everyday life, he too had a volcanic temper. And the general public never saw a more impressive demonstration of said temper than on February 13, 1994.
UMass had nipped Temple, 56-55, and Chaney had already made his comments to the media. Afterwards, though, believing that UMass coach John Calipari had badgered the officiating crew inappropriately, Chaney came back to the press room to confront his A-10 colleague, and briefly lost his mind.
He walked in from the back of the room and started yelling at Calipari about his supposed interaction with the officials, and when Calipari reasonably said "you weren't there and you don't know what happened," Chaney really exploded.
He told Calipari to "shut up!" and charged the podium. Others got in his way and restrained him, but Chaney yelled "I'll kill you! When I see you, I'm going to kick your ***** !"
#temper #john #knight #back
29 days ago
Bengaluru: The BCCI's decision to send a full-strength squad to the Asian Games later this month has brought one name into focus - Jasprit ***** rah. The premier India pacer has not played for India since the second ODI against England in Cardiff in July, when he limped off after suffering an impact injury to his left knee. He has since been undergoing rehabilitation and is part of India's squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, although his participation is subject to fitness clearance.
With the Asian Games in ***** an beginning later this month, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes the tournament could provide ***** rah with valuable game time ahead of India's next major ***** ignment, the New Zealand tour.
The Asian Games, then, is the perfect opportunity for ***** rah to ease back into competitive cricket before that series. "There's a fair gap between the Asian Games and the New Zealand series, so playing ***** rah in the Asian Games is actually a good idea because he has to get some bowling under his belt. In Sri Lanka, we heard Mohammad Siraj was not quite in rhythm because he hadn't played enough in competitive matches. The bowlers need to get some overs and ***** rah getting them is very essential," Gavaskar said.
Although Shreyas Iyer has lost six of the seven T20Is he has led India in this year, Sunil Gavaskar backed him. "He's very experienced as a captain, having led Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. I don't think there should be any pressure on him at the Asian Games. "
'Asian Games ***** le defence won't be easy'
Gavaskar was quick to add that the ***** le defence won't be an easy ride for India. "It's going to be tough because it's a T20 tournament. Bangladesh are in form, Pakistan are always dangerous and Sri Lanka are a terrific team, not to forget Afghanistan, so it's not going to be easy at all," he said. Gavaskar pointed out that the Asian Games will be a huge learning experience for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. "To be able to meet sportspersons from other sports from across Asia can be an absolute treat. For Sooryavanshi, I hope it turns out to be even more inspirational because he will get to rub shoulders with athletes who he's looked up to."
(This interaction was facilitated by Sony Sports Network)
#asian #easy #sunil #zealand
With the Asian Games in ***** an beginning later this month, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes the tournament could provide ***** rah with valuable game time ahead of India's next major ***** ignment, the New Zealand tour.
The Asian Games, then, is the perfect opportunity for ***** rah to ease back into competitive cricket before that series. "There's a fair gap between the Asian Games and the New Zealand series, so playing ***** rah in the Asian Games is actually a good idea because he has to get some bowling under his belt. In Sri Lanka, we heard Mohammad Siraj was not quite in rhythm because he hadn't played enough in competitive matches. The bowlers need to get some overs and ***** rah getting them is very essential," Gavaskar said.
Although Shreyas Iyer has lost six of the seven T20Is he has led India in this year, Sunil Gavaskar backed him. "He's very experienced as a captain, having led Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. I don't think there should be any pressure on him at the Asian Games. "
'Asian Games ***** le defence won't be easy'
Gavaskar was quick to add that the ***** le defence won't be an easy ride for India. "It's going to be tough because it's a T20 tournament. Bangladesh are in form, Pakistan are always dangerous and Sri Lanka are a terrific team, not to forget Afghanistan, so it's not going to be easy at all," he said. Gavaskar pointed out that the Asian Games will be a huge learning experience for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. "To be able to meet sportspersons from other sports from across Asia can be an absolute treat. For Sooryavanshi, I hope it turns out to be even more inspirational because he will get to rub shoulders with athletes who he's looked up to."
(This interaction was facilitated by Sony Sports Network)
#asian #easy #sunil #zealand
1 month ago
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter has shared a statement after former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom launched a lawsuit against the WNBA franchise.
Kanter attended the August 23 game between the Sky and the Indiana Fever, getting ejected in the third quarter after a courtside interaction with Natasha Cloud.
Kanter has sued the Sky over violating his First Amendment rights, claiming he was ejected for the T-shirt he wore with the literal definition of a woman to attack trans identity.
Team owner Alter issued a statement immediately after Kanter's lawsuit became a reality, calling the suit 'meritless and frivolous' because he was ejected after getting into it with Cloud, not for the questionable T-shirt he wore.
"We received word that the entity owning the Chicago Sky is being sued by Mr. Enes Kanter Freedom for allegedly violating his First Amendment rights. This lawsuit is meritless and frivolous. Freedom's claim that he was removed from Wintrust Arena due to his speech is false."
#alter #freedom #cloud
Kanter attended the August 23 game between the Sky and the Indiana Fever, getting ejected in the third quarter after a courtside interaction with Natasha Cloud.
Kanter has sued the Sky over violating his First Amendment rights, claiming he was ejected for the T-shirt he wore with the literal definition of a woman to attack trans identity.
Team owner Alter issued a statement immediately after Kanter's lawsuit became a reality, calling the suit 'meritless and frivolous' because he was ejected after getting into it with Cloud, not for the questionable T-shirt he wore.
"We received word that the entity owning the Chicago Sky is being sued by Mr. Enes Kanter Freedom for allegedly violating his First Amendment rights. This lawsuit is meritless and frivolous. Freedom's claim that he was removed from Wintrust Arena due to his speech is false."
#alter #freedom #cloud
1 month ago
Duolingo shares rose about 7% on September 1 after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock from In Line to Outperform and doubled its price target from $105 to $210. From the prior closing level, the new objective implied roughly 42% upside. The **** yst's central argument was that competitive fears around general-purpose products such as ChatGPT had become exaggerated. Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL) still owns a habit-forming consumer product, a global brand, and a large base of learners who want structure rather than an open-ended chatbot.
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That distinction matters. A language model can explain grammar, simulate conversation, and create personalized exercises, but it does not automatically reproduce Duolingo's streaks, curriculum, social reinforcement, or mobile distribution. Duolingo can also use the same models to create content faster and improve speaking practice. Evercore raised its 2027 and 2028 earnings estimates, suggesting that AI may support engagement and operating leverage instead of simply eroding the moat.
The bear case is not imaginary. Chatbots are improving quickly, and voice interaction makes free-form tutoring more natural. Consumers can divide their time among many inexpensive applications, while Duolingo must keep spending on product development and marketing to remain distinctive. A doubled price target following a major decline may signal that expectations became too low, but it does not prove that competitive pressure has peaked. Valuation can still compress if user growth or bookings slow.
Hedge funds leaned modestly more bullish in Q2. Insider Monkey counted 39 funds holding Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL), up from 37 in Q1. AQR Capital Management increased its stake more than twentyfold to 2,332,543 shares, one of the quarter's clearest institutional changes. The filing cannot show whether that was a long-term conviction bet, a quantitative signal, or a hedge.
#NASDAQ #duol #hedge #price
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That distinction matters. A language model can explain grammar, simulate conversation, and create personalized exercises, but it does not automatically reproduce Duolingo's streaks, curriculum, social reinforcement, or mobile distribution. Duolingo can also use the same models to create content faster and improve speaking practice. Evercore raised its 2027 and 2028 earnings estimates, suggesting that AI may support engagement and operating leverage instead of simply eroding the moat.
The bear case is not imaginary. Chatbots are improving quickly, and voice interaction makes free-form tutoring more natural. Consumers can divide their time among many inexpensive applications, while Duolingo must keep spending on product development and marketing to remain distinctive. A doubled price target following a major decline may signal that expectations became too low, but it does not prove that competitive pressure has peaked. Valuation can still compress if user growth or bookings slow.
Hedge funds leaned modestly more bullish in Q2. Insider Monkey counted 39 funds holding Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL), up from 37 in Q1. AQR Capital Management increased its stake more than twentyfold to 2,332,543 shares, one of the quarter's clearest institutional changes. The filing cannot show whether that was a long-term conviction bet, a quantitative signal, or a hedge.
#NASDAQ #duol #hedge #price
1 month ago
Nina Dobrev was visibly confused after being rushed off the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.
The Vampire Diaries actress, 37, was posing for photos during the festival's Opening Ceremony in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, September 2, when a man in a black suit approached her and attempted to usher her down the carpet.
In a video shared by The Sun, Dobrev seemed taken aback, but continued to show off her sparkling, black gown, which was adorned with an olive-green and black tulle train.
While the Degrassi alum was intent on keeping a smize for the cameras, she was approached by a second festival official and eventually moved down the line. Flashing a frown for the cameras, Dobrev walked quickly across the red carpet, despite protests from her adoring fans, who filmed the interaction from the festival's public viewing area.
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#dobrev #carpet #venice #film
The Vampire Diaries actress, 37, was posing for photos during the festival's Opening Ceremony in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, September 2, when a man in a black suit approached her and attempted to usher her down the carpet.
In a video shared by The Sun, Dobrev seemed taken aback, but continued to show off her sparkling, black gown, which was adorned with an olive-green and black tulle train.
While the Degrassi alum was intent on keeping a smize for the cameras, she was approached by a second festival official and eventually moved down the line. Flashing a frown for the cameras, Dobrev walked quickly across the red carpet, despite protests from her adoring fans, who filmed the interaction from the festival's public viewing area.
ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
#dobrev #carpet #venice #film
1 month ago
Prince William has found an unexpected ally in U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently rebuked Prince Harry during a press interaction. For those unversed, on September 2, reporters asked President Trump to share his thoughts on Harry and Meghan leaving the U.S. to return to the UK. Trump confessed he was not a fan of the Sussexes and was happy that they moved back to Britain. Not only that, but he also showed support for the Prince of Wales and how he thinks the Duke of Sussex did not treat him right.
Donald Trump voiced support for Prince William while criticizing Prince Harry over his treatment of his older brother. Trump did not hold back on his thoughts on the Sussexes when he interacted with Oval Office reporters. The U.S. President confessed he was "happy" that the Sussexes had left California to return to the UK, adding, "I was not a fan" (via PEOPLE).
In a separate interview with GB News on September 3, Trump again praised King Charles, stating: "Everybody loved him in America. He's spoken for the Congress; he is a fantastic guy. He's been a fan of me for a long time. I knew him as Prince Charles and then King Charles."
?? TRUMP on Prince Harry and Meghan: "What she has done — and him. You know, he wrote a book that was very terrible to William."
"It was terrible, the things he said. I would not have taken them back. I would've never spoken to them again."
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— NewsForce (Newsforce) September 3, 2026
#prince #william #charles
Donald Trump voiced support for Prince William while criticizing Prince Harry over his treatment of his older brother. Trump did not hold back on his thoughts on the Sussexes when he interacted with Oval Office reporters. The U.S. President confessed he was "happy" that the Sussexes had left California to return to the UK, adding, "I was not a fan" (via PEOPLE).
In a separate interview with GB News on September 3, Trump again praised King Charles, stating: "Everybody loved him in America. He's spoken for the Congress; he is a fantastic guy. He's been a fan of me for a long time. I knew him as Prince Charles and then King Charles."
?? TRUMP on Prince Harry and Meghan: "What she has done — and him. You know, he wrote a book that was very terrible to William."
"It was terrible, the things he said. I would not have taken them back. I would've never spoken to them again."
pic.twitter.com/Hp9AihfPZE
— NewsForce (Newsforce) September 3, 2026
#prince #william #charles
1 month ago
Glen Powell confirmed his relationship with Michelle Randolph is "very serious" during a fan interaction in New York City
The couple went public in July with Instagram photos from a Fourth of July celebration featuring family and friends
Powell and Randolph first sparked dating rumors in November 2025 after being spotted together at events and outings
Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph are going strong.
While signing autographs for fans in New York City on Thursday, the 37-year-old Chad Powers star gave TMZ a rare look into his relationship with the actress.
#randolph #michelle
The couple went public in July with Instagram photos from a Fourth of July celebration featuring family and friends
Powell and Randolph first sparked dating rumors in November 2025 after being spotted together at events and outings
Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph are going strong.
While signing autographs for fans in New York City on Thursday, the 37-year-old Chad Powers star gave TMZ a rare look into his relationship with the actress.
#randolph #michelle
1 month ago
Amal Clooney made a glamorous return to the red carpet, but it was her affectionate interaction with husband George Clooney that delivered one of the sweetest moments of the evening.
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1 month ago
Joey Porter Jr.'s contract drama with the Pittsburgh Steelers has been dominating headlines, and a new look at an interaction between the standout cornerback and general manager Omar Khan is quickly making waves on social media.
Courtesy of footage provided by reporter Mike DeFabo, Khan and Porter were spotted having a conversation off to the side during practice. Considering the contract drama surrounding Porter and the Steelers, the clip quickly went viral.
Steelers GM Omar Khan and Joey Porter Jr. having a conversation at practice. pic.twitter.com/KDk9JITXYg
Porter, who was drafted by the Steelers with the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is looking to potentially reset the $30-plus million cornerback market after three outstanding seasons with Pittsburgh.
The Steelers have shown a hesitancy so far to pay Porter premium cornerback money. Khan admitted that the Steelers wouldn't engage in contract negotiations during the regular season, so the two sides would likely need to come to an agreement over the next 10 days.
#khan #contract
Courtesy of footage provided by reporter Mike DeFabo, Khan and Porter were spotted having a conversation off to the side during practice. Considering the contract drama surrounding Porter and the Steelers, the clip quickly went viral.
Steelers GM Omar Khan and Joey Porter Jr. having a conversation at practice. pic.twitter.com/KDk9JITXYg
Porter, who was drafted by the Steelers with the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is looking to potentially reset the $30-plus million cornerback market after three outstanding seasons with Pittsburgh.
The Steelers have shown a hesitancy so far to pay Porter premium cornerback money. Khan admitted that the Steelers wouldn't engage in contract negotiations during the regular season, so the two sides would likely need to come to an agreement over the next 10 days.
#khan #contract
1 month ago
The status of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage has been a topic of discussion since the day they got married. Unfortunately, this is a pretty normal thing for celebrity relationships—people are interested, so every little interaction and possible issue is magnified. The Duke and **** ss of Sussex are no exception.
Now, Closer is reporting that their move back to the UK has been hard on them. "'Those close to the couple are concerned and worry that this could be the worst move Harry has ever made," an insider told the outlet. "This isn't a fairy tale, it's real life. Meghan's already got her back up. But Harry wants this. His focus is all about the children, getting them enrolled back into the royal fold and allowing them to grow up with family around them."
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#closer #duchess
Now, Closer is reporting that their move back to the UK has been hard on them. "'Those close to the couple are concerned and worry that this could be the worst move Harry has ever made," an insider told the outlet. "This isn't a fairy tale, it's real life. Meghan's already got her back up. But Harry wants this. His focus is all about the children, getting them enrolled back into the royal fold and allowing them to grow up with family around them."
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#closer #duchess
1 month ago
By Will Dunham
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Scientists have made a possible breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter — observing hints of it during an experiment about a mile (1.6 km) underground in South Dakota — though they stopped short of saying they have finally detected this elusive cosmic component.
The researchers described a particle interaction documented at the Sanford Underground Research Facility — built in a former gold mine in the state's Black Hills region — that may have involved a hypothesized particle called a WIMP, short for "weakly interacting massive particle." This is one of the proposed candidates for being a dark matter particle.
Ordinary matter makes up stars, planets, people and everything else we can see. But it represents only about 15% of all the matter in the universe. The rest is thought to be dark matter, which does not emit or reflect light, making it invisible to the human eye and to telescopes. But scientists are confident dark matter exists because of its gravitational effects at galactic scales.
Particle physicist Sam Eriksen of the University of Bristol in England, lead author of a study describing the work, said it "could be the first hint of a dark matter observation."
#matter #sept
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Scientists have made a possible breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter — observing hints of it during an experiment about a mile (1.6 km) underground in South Dakota — though they stopped short of saying they have finally detected this elusive cosmic component.
The researchers described a particle interaction documented at the Sanford Underground Research Facility — built in a former gold mine in the state's Black Hills region — that may have involved a hypothesized particle called a WIMP, short for "weakly interacting massive particle." This is one of the proposed candidates for being a dark matter particle.
Ordinary matter makes up stars, planets, people and everything else we can see. But it represents only about 15% of all the matter in the universe. The rest is thought to be dark matter, which does not emit or reflect light, making it invisible to the human eye and to telescopes. But scientists are confident dark matter exists because of its gravitational effects at galactic scales.
Particle physicist Sam Eriksen of the University of Bristol in England, lead author of a study describing the work, said it "could be the first hint of a dark matter observation."
#matter #sept
1 month ago
Ms. Rachel was allegedly confronted by another parent at the park — and their conversation about the unresolved Israeli-Palestinian and Gaza-Israel conflicts apparently left her in tears.
On the Sunday, August 30, episode of the Depends on the Context podcast, host Avi Lichtschein used the entirety of the 14-minute episode to recall their recent interaction.
Lichtschein said the famed YouTube personality (whose real name is Rachel Griffin-Accurso) put her child on the swing next to his child, and the two began talking.
The podcaster asked Ms. Rachel, 43, why she is anti-Israel. He noted that the majority of her social media posts about the war in Gaza claim that there is a "genocide" happening, and Lichtschein said it appears Ms. Rachel has her comments turned off or limited on those posts.
"She immediately pushed back," he said, claiming that Ms. Rachel told him that she is not anti-Israel — but that she is anti-Israeli government and anti-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
#israeli
On the Sunday, August 30, episode of the Depends on the Context podcast, host Avi Lichtschein used the entirety of the 14-minute episode to recall their recent interaction.
Lichtschein said the famed YouTube personality (whose real name is Rachel Griffin-Accurso) put her child on the swing next to his child, and the two began talking.
The podcaster asked Ms. Rachel, 43, why she is anti-Israel. He noted that the majority of her social media posts about the war in Gaza claim that there is a "genocide" happening, and Lichtschein said it appears Ms. Rachel has her comments turned off or limited on those posts.
"She immediately pushed back," he said, claiming that Ms. Rachel told him that she is not anti-Israel — but that she is anti-Israeli government and anti-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
#israeli
1 month ago
Podcaster Avi Lichtschein confronted popular children's educator Ms. Rachel about her anti-Israel comments during an interaction at a neighborhood park, according to the Sunday episode of his show, "Depends on the Context."
During the episode, Lichtschein described running into the YouTuber, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, while they were both taking their children to the park. After meeting her, he asked her why she was anti-Israel. Accurso reportedly told him that she was not anti-Israel, but anti-Israeli government and anti-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"I pushed back on this, and I said, 'That's absurd,'" Lichtschein said. "Saying you're anti-Netanyahu, but you're not anti-Israel? Netanyahu is the democratically elected leader of the sovereign nation. I think what [she does] is way beyond that."
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Children's educator Rachel Griffin Accurso has been criticized for making anti-Israel statements.
#Israel #rachel #netanyahu #educator
During the episode, Lichtschein described running into the YouTuber, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, while they were both taking their children to the park. After meeting her, he asked her why she was anti-Israel. Accurso reportedly told him that she was not anti-Israel, but anti-Israeli government and anti-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"I pushed back on this, and I said, 'That's absurd,'" Lichtschein said. "Saying you're anti-Netanyahu, but you're not anti-Israel? Netanyahu is the democratically elected leader of the sovereign nation. I think what [she does] is way beyond that."
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Children's educator Rachel Griffin Accurso has been criticized for making anti-Israel statements.
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1 month ago
Charlamagne tha God has an issue with the way some celebrities are paying tribute to Dolly Parton following her death.
During Wednesday's episode of The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne criticized the tendency to focus tributes on personal encounters with someone who has died rather than celebrating that person's life and legacy.
"I'm sick of people making people's death about them," Charlamagne said. "It's all about the interaction you had with the person as opposed to celebrating the person and their life."
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Co-host Loren LoRosa pushed back slightly.
#death #life #parton
During Wednesday's episode of The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne criticized the tendency to focus tributes on personal encounters with someone who has died rather than celebrating that person's life and legacy.
"I'm sick of people making people's death about them," Charlamagne said. "It's all about the interaction you had with the person as opposed to celebrating the person and their life."
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Co-host Loren LoRosa pushed back slightly.
#death #life #parton
1 month ago
Joe Root has called on England to enjoy their Test series triumph over Pakistan without letting the celebrations spill into unnecessary controversy.
England wrapped up a 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a 194-run victory at Lord's, securing their first multi-match Test series win since 2024. With one game still to play, Root acknowledged the achievement but urged his teammates to celebrate responsibly.
"It's important we're not talking about, absolutely," Root said during the post-match media interaction at Lord's. "But it's hard to win Test matches, it's hard to win Test series, so enjoy it and celebrate it, but in a sensible, grown-up way.
"It's been a really good start to, I don't know what you want to call it, this new team."
Root's comments came as England celebrated another dominant performance against Pakistan. The victory gave them an unassailable advantage in the series, but the former captain was keen to ensure the focus remained on what the team had achieved on the field.
His call for "sensible" celebrations also comes with England having been involved in off-field controversies around celebrations in the past.
The immediate challenge for Root, however, is a personal one.
The England batter has endured an unusually difficult summer. He is averaging 29.44 across nine innings, significantly below his career average of 50.38.
His struggles were particularly evident at Lord's, where he was dismissed lbw in both innings. That took his tally of lbw dismissals this summer to seven.
Root, though, insisted he was not overly concerned and believes he can work his way through the problem.
"I've always been quite good at understanding and eventually problem-solving," he said. "I'll continue to keep working hard. I might have been lbw a few times, but lots of those have been umpire's call – if they go the other way it might not be as much of a talking point.
"We've also seen the ball move more than it ever has. So there has to be a sense of calm and realism around things. I know I'm a good player, and I'd like to think there's a big score around the corner."
Root also raised concerns about the behaviour of the Dukes ball being used this summer, suggesting it has felt different from previous batches.
While he admitted he had no evidence of a manufacturing change, Root believes the ******* have appeared harder and may have a different lacquer.
"I think they've been very different this year," Root said. "I think there's a different lacquer to them. I don't know, I've not got evidence on that – you probably need to ask Dukes – but I think there's lacquer on the seam.
"As a batter, when you practise, they're cracking your bats more frequently. And they seem a lot firmer."
The England batter also suggested the harder ******* could be having an impact on the pitches themselves, potentially creating more movement for the seamers.
"I think they're affecting the wickets as well. I think they're denting
England wrapped up a 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a 194-run victory at Lord's, securing their first multi-match Test series win since 2024. With one game still to play, Root acknowledged the achievement but urged his teammates to celebrate responsibly.
"It's important we're not talking about, absolutely," Root said during the post-match media interaction at Lord's. "But it's hard to win Test matches, it's hard to win Test series, so enjoy it and celebrate it, but in a sensible, grown-up way.
"It's been a really good start to, I don't know what you want to call it, this new team."
Root's comments came as England celebrated another dominant performance against Pakistan. The victory gave them an unassailable advantage in the series, but the former captain was keen to ensure the focus remained on what the team had achieved on the field.
His call for "sensible" celebrations also comes with England having been involved in off-field controversies around celebrations in the past.
The immediate challenge for Root, however, is a personal one.
The England batter has endured an unusually difficult summer. He is averaging 29.44 across nine innings, significantly below his career average of 50.38.
His struggles were particularly evident at Lord's, where he was dismissed lbw in both innings. That took his tally of lbw dismissals this summer to seven.
Root, though, insisted he was not overly concerned and believes he can work his way through the problem.
"I've always been quite good at understanding and eventually problem-solving," he said. "I'll continue to keep working hard. I might have been lbw a few times, but lots of those have been umpire's call – if they go the other way it might not be as much of a talking point.
"We've also seen the ball move more than it ever has. So there has to be a sense of calm and realism around things. I know I'm a good player, and I'd like to think there's a big score around the corner."
Root also raised concerns about the behaviour of the Dukes ball being used this summer, suggesting it has felt different from previous batches.
While he admitted he had no evidence of a manufacturing change, Root believes the ******* have appeared harder and may have a different lacquer.
"I think they've been very different this year," Root said. "I think there's a different lacquer to them. I don't know, I've not got evidence on that – you probably need to ask Dukes – but I think there's lacquer on the seam.
"As a batter, when you practise, they're cracking your bats more frequently. And they seem a lot firmer."
The England batter also suggested the harder ******* could be having an impact on the pitches themselves, potentially creating more movement for the seamers.
"I think they're affecting the wickets as well. I think they're denting
1 month ago
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) recently delivered blowout second-quarter earnings that the market couldn't ignore, even if long-term questions about artificial intelligence (AI) remain.
The company easily beat Wall Street consensus estimates and raised third-quarter guidance beyond Street expectations. But the real kicker came when Nvidia CFO Colette Kress said that Nvidia is expecting 70% annual revenue growth in fiscal 2028, when the Street had only modeled 44%.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
During the earnings call, management also discussed a newer, fast-growing business. It's bad news for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC).
Agentic AI continues to gain momentum. People can now use AI to deploy autonomous agents that can complete tasks with very little human interaction.
#NVIDIA #signal
The company easily beat Wall Street consensus estimates and raised third-quarter guidance beyond Street expectations. But the real kicker came when Nvidia CFO Colette Kress said that Nvidia is expecting 70% annual revenue growth in fiscal 2028, when the Street had only modeled 44%.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
During the earnings call, management also discussed a newer, fast-growing business. It's bad news for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC).
Agentic AI continues to gain momentum. People can now use AI to deploy autonomous agents that can complete tasks with very little human interaction.
#NVIDIA #signal
1 month ago
Nursing home bills can wipe out the tax on a Roth conversion when both occur in the same year, because deductible medical costs above 7.5% of AGI offset conversion income.
The strategy requires itemizing deductions and works only when the IRA owner and the patient are the same person, a spouse, or a qualifying dependent.
Each converted dollar raises AGI, lifting the 7.5% deduction floor, and a larger MAGI can trigger IRMAA Medicare surcharges two years later.
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If you have a traditional IRA and someone in your household faces catastrophic nursing home bills, a tax interaction exists. A Roth conversion executed in the same year as enormous deductible medical costs can move IRA dollars into a Roth at a fraction of their normal tax cost, because the medical expense itemized deduction absorbs the taxable income the conversion generates. The strategy pairs two ordinary tools most people use separately, and the window closes at year-end.
#deductible
The strategy requires itemizing deductions and works only when the IRA owner and the patient are the same person, a spouse, or a qualifying dependent.
Each converted dollar raises AGI, lifting the 7.5% deduction floor, and a larger MAGI can trigger IRMAA Medicare surcharges two years later.
Read More: Learn 7 ways to generate income with a $1,000,000+ portfolio (sponsor)
If you have a traditional IRA and someone in your household faces catastrophic nursing home bills, a tax interaction exists. A Roth conversion executed in the same year as enormous deductible medical costs can move IRA dollars into a Roth at a fraction of their normal tax cost, because the medical expense itemized deduction absorbs the taxable income the conversion generates. The strategy pairs two ordinary tools most people use separately, and the window closes at year-end.
#deductible
1 month ago
Sui (SUI) failed to capitalize on last week's strong rally in the crypto market, as the token's year-to-date losses (YTD) still stand at 44%.
This makes it the second worst-performing token in the top 30, only surpassed by Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
A clear lack of initiative from the project's development team to attract developers and grow its ecosystem seems to be what's keeping a lid on SUI's upside potential right now.
This bear market has taken a massive toll on Sui's fees, plummeting its weekly fees to less than $1 million.
Meanwhile, on-chain metrics show that DEX volumes stand at around $250 million, down from a 2026 peak of $2 billion during the second week of January. This reflects low interaction with decentralized apps (dApps) built on Sui and spells trouble for the token's long-term outlook.
#million #Bitcoin #january #failed
This makes it the second worst-performing token in the top 30, only surpassed by Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
A clear lack of initiative from the project's development team to attract developers and grow its ecosystem seems to be what's keeping a lid on SUI's upside potential right now.
This bear market has taken a massive toll on Sui's fees, plummeting its weekly fees to less than $1 million.
Meanwhile, on-chain metrics show that DEX volumes stand at around $250 million, down from a 2026 peak of $2 billion during the second week of January. This reflects low interaction with decentralized apps (dApps) built on Sui and spells trouble for the token's long-term outlook.
#million #Bitcoin #january #failed
1 month ago
At this point more than two months before the midterm elections, Democrats retaking control of Congress and its subpoena power is far from certain. But President Donald Trump is already laying down legal markers for how he'll fight any attempt by lawmakers to investigate him.
In a Justice Department memo and legal filings, the Trump administration is arguing that the president can keep secret not just the conversations he has with his advisers within the White House, but that his dealings with individuals outside the government can be shielded as well. The White House is also saying in court that even disclosing the identities of the people who worked on significant policy efforts would infringe upon the presidential confidentiality to which Trump is entitled. And the administration has taken the stance that it can ignore a Watergate-era law prohibiting the destruction of White House documents.
The posturing comes as Trump, in his second term, has been notably reliant on a constellation of business moguls, non-government attorneys and old friends to help shape his agenda.
"There has been an unprecedented amount of interaction between the Executive Branch — particularly the White House — and the private sector that Congress has made clear is going to be the subject of oversight," said Jamie Bair, a partner and head of congressional investigations at the law firm Crowell & Moring.
Congressional Democrats are already probing the administration's interactions with FIFA, how Trump's ties to the crypto-industry are affecting federal policy, and other examples of Trump family business maneuverings that Democrats say can be tied to government policies.
#congressional
In a Justice Department memo and legal filings, the Trump administration is arguing that the president can keep secret not just the conversations he has with his advisers within the White House, but that his dealings with individuals outside the government can be shielded as well. The White House is also saying in court that even disclosing the identities of the people who worked on significant policy efforts would infringe upon the presidential confidentiality to which Trump is entitled. And the administration has taken the stance that it can ignore a Watergate-era law prohibiting the destruction of White House documents.
The posturing comes as Trump, in his second term, has been notably reliant on a constellation of business moguls, non-government attorneys and old friends to help shape his agenda.
"There has been an unprecedented amount of interaction between the Executive Branch — particularly the White House — and the private sector that Congress has made clear is going to be the subject of oversight," said Jamie Bair, a partner and head of congressional investigations at the law firm Crowell & Moring.
Congressional Democrats are already probing the administration's interactions with FIFA, how Trump's ties to the crypto-industry are affecting federal policy, and other examples of Trump family business maneuverings that Democrats say can be tied to government policies.
#congressional
