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Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson appear to have one thing in common beyond their successful careers. The couple shares a thoughtful approach to gift-giving. In a new interview, the "Saturday Night Live" star opened up about why he enjoys finding meaningful presents and admitted that his wife is even better at it. Jost also reflected on the gifts they treasure most and how they spend the holiday season together as a family.
While promoting Kay Jewelers' new holiday campaign, Colin Jost spoke to People about the importance of giving meaningful gifts. The comedian said he enjoys putting thought into every present instead of choosing something at random.
"I don't like getting just a random thing if it doesn't feel meaningful," Jost said. He explained that he likes finding gifts that remind people of a special memory or moment in their lives.
However, Jost admitted that Scarlett Johansson has the upper hand when it comes to thoughtful presents. "She's an excellent, very thoughtful and generous gift giver," he said. "I think we're a good gifting match."
The comedian added that many of the best gifts they have ever received came from each other. He even joked that their children are the greatest gifts of all. Jost and Johansson share son Cosmo, while the actress is also mother to daughter Rose from her previous marriage to Romain Dauriac.
#jost #johansson #scarlett #thing
While promoting Kay Jewelers' new holiday campaign, Colin Jost spoke to People about the importance of giving meaningful gifts. The comedian said he enjoys putting thought into every present instead of choosing something at random.
"I don't like getting just a random thing if it doesn't feel meaningful," Jost said. He explained that he likes finding gifts that remind people of a special memory or moment in their lives.
However, Jost admitted that Scarlett Johansson has the upper hand when it comes to thoughtful presents. "She's an excellent, very thoughtful and generous gift giver," he said. "I think we're a good gifting match."
The comedian added that many of the best gifts they have ever received came from each other. He even joked that their children are the greatest gifts of all. Jost and Johansson share son Cosmo, while the actress is also mother to daughter Rose from her previous marriage to Romain Dauriac.
#jost #johansson #scarlett #thing
5 hours ago
Archaeologists have finally cracked the code to the famed Ann Francis shipwreck’s brass combination treasure lock. However, the 16th century relic didn’t open after hours of painstaking trial-and-error. Researchers at Cardiff University and Amgueddfa Cymru, the National Museum of Wales, relied on highly detailed CT scanning equipment to peer inside the mechanical device and learn the code without touching the lock itself.
“It’s not every day you get to solve a 400-year-old mystery,” David Williams, a Cardiff University biomechanics engineer, said in a statement.
The lock’s combination was lost on December 28, 1583, when the merchant ship Ann Francis sailed into a powerful storm during a return voyage from Spain. The exact crew number is unclear, but all of them (around 14 sailors) reportedly drowned after veering off-course and wrecking along the coast of southern Wales. Unfortunately, at least one other death is likely directly tied to the Ann Francis. Archival evidence suggests locals later accused a “detestable woman” named Mother Gabley of being an “execrable witch” and casting the foul weather responsible for the maritime tragedy. While Mother Gabley’s fate remains unknown, she would have almost certainly been hanged under the recently passed “Act Against Conjurations, Enchantments and Witchcrafts” if brought to trial.
The Ann Francis remained missing for 415 years, until metal detectorist Peter Hughes rediscovered the wreckage while surveying southern Wales’ Margam Beach in 1998. Hughes and archaeologists subsequently spent more than 20 years scouring the area for the ship’s remains. By 2017, preservationists had documented over 800 gold and silver coins from Germany, Spain, and Portugal along with artifacts like compasses, ship equipment, and cutlery.
Still, the wreck’s most famous remnant is the brass combination lock still in working condition after four centuries buried in sand. It’s possible the lock was used to guard those coins, or potentially other valuables that didn’t survive exposure to the elements. Regardless, the lock has remained close with no hints to its four-letter combination for hundreds of years.
#francis #ship #years
“It’s not every day you get to solve a 400-year-old mystery,” David Williams, a Cardiff University biomechanics engineer, said in a statement.
The lock’s combination was lost on December 28, 1583, when the merchant ship Ann Francis sailed into a powerful storm during a return voyage from Spain. The exact crew number is unclear, but all of them (around 14 sailors) reportedly drowned after veering off-course and wrecking along the coast of southern Wales. Unfortunately, at least one other death is likely directly tied to the Ann Francis. Archival evidence suggests locals later accused a “detestable woman” named Mother Gabley of being an “execrable witch” and casting the foul weather responsible for the maritime tragedy. While Mother Gabley’s fate remains unknown, she would have almost certainly been hanged under the recently passed “Act Against Conjurations, Enchantments and Witchcrafts” if brought to trial.
The Ann Francis remained missing for 415 years, until metal detectorist Peter Hughes rediscovered the wreckage while surveying southern Wales’ Margam Beach in 1998. Hughes and archaeologists subsequently spent more than 20 years scouring the area for the ship’s remains. By 2017, preservationists had documented over 800 gold and silver coins from Germany, Spain, and Portugal along with artifacts like compasses, ship equipment, and cutlery.
Still, the wreck’s most famous remnant is the brass combination lock still in working condition after four centuries buried in sand. It’s possible the lock was used to guard those coins, or potentially other valuables that didn’t survive exposure to the elements. Regardless, the lock has remained close with no hints to its four-letter combination for hundreds of years.
#francis #ship #years
2 months ago
OpenAI holds $122B in cash and no IPO deadline, stripping Nvidia of the urgency and dependency that sustain premium chip pricing.
Broadcom dropped 7.95% and AMD held near flat as markets priced each company's exposure to OpenAI's supplier diversification.
Nvidia owns the training workload that ends once, while purpose-built inference chips capture every query that follows.
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Sarah Friar, chief financial officer of OpenAI, sat with CNBC's Jim Cramer and described her chip procurement in the language a corporate treasurer would use. "We also have a strategy for diversifying our supply chain. And that is just good CFO risk mitigation. You never know when someone's supply chain is going to get gummed up. So you need to have multiple providers."
#chip #stocks #broadcom
Broadcom dropped 7.95% and AMD held near flat as markets priced each company's exposure to OpenAI's supplier diversification.
Nvidia owns the training workload that ends once, while purpose-built inference chips capture every query that follows.
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Sarah Friar, chief financial officer of OpenAI, sat with CNBC's Jim Cramer and described her chip procurement in the language a corporate treasurer would use. "We also have a strategy for diversifying our supply chain. And that is just good CFO risk mitigation. You never know when someone's supply chain is going to get gummed up. So you need to have multiple providers."
#chip #stocks #broadcom
2 months ago
Updated on: September 16, 2026 / 5:45 PM EDT / CBS/AP
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected.
The steep-sided hole measured about 728 feet across, the length of two football fields, and up to 141 feet deep, equivalent to three vertically stacked yellow school buses, according to NASA. It's the solar system's biggest known impact crater carved out in recent times.
Such a large-scale event is estimated to occur only once every 132 years, researchers said, making this a treasure trove of information as NASA prepares to build a base for astronauts on the moon.
"This event constitutes a statistically rare, effectively once-in-a-lifetime observation," the scientists wrote in one of two studies appearing on the subject Wednesday in the journal Science Advances.
#crater
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected.
The steep-sided hole measured about 728 feet across, the length of two football fields, and up to 141 feet deep, equivalent to three vertically stacked yellow school buses, according to NASA. It's the solar system's biggest known impact crater carved out in recent times.
Such a large-scale event is estimated to occur only once every 132 years, researchers said, making this a treasure trove of information as NASA prepares to build a base for astronauts on the moon.
"This event constitutes a statistically rare, effectively once-in-a-lifetime observation," the scientists wrote in one of two studies appearing on the subject Wednesday in the journal Science Advances.
#crater
2 months ago
Iconic fashion designer Bob Mackie died on Monday, September 14, at the age of 87, according to an Instagram post on his page. The beloved designer worked with legendary entertainers such as Cher, Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli, and Tina Turner, and as a result of his decades' worth of hard work, Mackie's net worth is impressive.
According to the website Celebrity Net Worth, Mackie leaves behind an estimated net worth of $10 million.
Mackie is remembered for the extravagant designs he created for Cher, Turner, and others who wore risqué, elaborate costumes on stage. As Variety noted, however, one of his first substantial gigs in fashion design was working on The Carol Burnett Show for 11 seasons.
Mackie also created the initial sketch for the iconic dress Marilyn Monroe wore at President John F. Kennedy's 1962 birthday celebration.
Bob Mackie attends the 11th Annual Treasures of Los Angeles Awards in April 2005. DL1 / http: / www.wenn.com / MEGA
#turner #designer #wore
According to the website Celebrity Net Worth, Mackie leaves behind an estimated net worth of $10 million.
Mackie is remembered for the extravagant designs he created for Cher, Turner, and others who wore risqué, elaborate costumes on stage. As Variety noted, however, one of his first substantial gigs in fashion design was working on The Carol Burnett Show for 11 seasons.
Mackie also created the initial sketch for the iconic dress Marilyn Monroe wore at President John F. Kennedy's 1962 birthday celebration.
Bob Mackie attends the 11th Annual Treasures of Los Angeles Awards in April 2005. DL1 / http: / www.wenn.com / MEGA
#turner #designer #wore
2 months ago
Two princesses are rewriting the rules on what a future queen is supposed to look like — and the story is told entirely with their jewelry boxes. Spain's Princess Leonor and the Netherlands' Princess Amalia are both heirs apparent, both members of the same Gen Z cohort now stepping into royal life, and both destined, eventually, for a crown. But side by side, they could not be telling more different stories with their jewelry.
Princess Leonor completes her college outfit with a roomy black leather bag that balances style and practicality. (@ Europa Press via Getty Images)
Diamonds have always carried outsized meaning in royal circles — treasured by some dynasties, quietly set aside by others, but historically the clearest marker of status that Europe's reigning houses had at their disposal.
That symbolism is fracturing along generational lines. As Gen Z heirs move into the spotlight, the old formula of grand dynastic jewels signaling status is splitting in two: one path toward deliberate restraint, the other toward unapologetic opulence.
Leonor has planted her flag firmly in the first camp, favoring costume pieces, pearls and low-key designers over anything resembling a vault heirloom. Amalia has done the opposite, reaching for the Orange-Nassau family's most formidable pieces when the occasion calls for it.
#princess #royal #status
Princess Leonor completes her college outfit with a roomy black leather bag that balances style and practicality. (@ Europa Press via Getty Images)
Diamonds have always carried outsized meaning in royal circles — treasured by some dynasties, quietly set aside by others, but historically the clearest marker of status that Europe's reigning houses had at their disposal.
That symbolism is fracturing along generational lines. As Gen Z heirs move into the spotlight, the old formula of grand dynastic jewels signaling status is splitting in two: one path toward deliberate restraint, the other toward unapologetic opulence.
Leonor has planted her flag firmly in the first camp, favoring costume pieces, pearls and low-key designers over anything resembling a vault heirloom. Amalia has done the opposite, reaching for the Orange-Nassau family's most formidable pieces when the occasion calls for it.
#princess #royal #status
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A California high school football team is out more than $400,000 after its former treasurer allegedly embezzled the money from the program, according to a press release from the Central District of California U.S. Attorney's Office.
Julie Hanway Molina, 56, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 10, at her home in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and is expected to make an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana, where she faces four counts of wire fraud.
Molina served as treasurer of a nonprofit organization supporting the Aliso Niguel High School football team, where she allegedly carried out a scheme to defraud the nonprofit between 2023 and November 2025 by diverting money from its bank account for personal expenses.
Prosecutors allege Molina misappropriated a total of $411,761, using some of the money to pay her delinquent home mortgage and credit card bills, according to the release.
The allegations detail that Molina wired approximately $131,523 from the organization's bank account in Laguna Hills through Federal Reserve facilities in New Jersey and Texas to an account in Santa Ana.
#california #santa #Football
Julie Hanway Molina, 56, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 10, at her home in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and is expected to make an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana, where she faces four counts of wire fraud.
Molina served as treasurer of a nonprofit organization supporting the Aliso Niguel High School football team, where she allegedly carried out a scheme to defraud the nonprofit between 2023 and November 2025 by diverting money from its bank account for personal expenses.
Prosecutors allege Molina misappropriated a total of $411,761, using some of the money to pay her delinquent home mortgage and credit card bills, according to the release.
The allegations detail that Molina wired approximately $131,523 from the organization's bank account in Laguna Hills through Federal Reserve facilities in New Jersey and Texas to an account in Santa Ana.
#california #santa #Football
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Vote early and often for the TCPalm's Girls Athlete of the Week!
This week's poll is open until noon Thursday.
Each winner will be awarded a one-of-a-kind Athlete of the Week shirt provided by BSN SPORTS. Winners will be contacted weekly.
More: Meet the 25 Treasure Coast volleyball players to watch for 2026 season
More: Three takeaways from Legacy's four-set win at John Carroll
#thursday
This week's poll is open until noon Thursday.
Each winner will be awarded a one-of-a-kind Athlete of the Week shirt provided by BSN SPORTS. Winners will be contacted weekly.
More: Meet the 25 Treasure Coast volleyball players to watch for 2026 season
More: Three takeaways from Legacy's four-set win at John Carroll
#thursday
2 months ago
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The world lost a national treasure when Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80, but if there's one silver lining we can take away from her death, it's been all the wonderful stories that have been retold about her over the past couple of weeks. As celebrities paid tribute to the country music legend, many of them regaled fans with stories about working with Parton or the best advice she ever gave. Danica McKellar crossed paths with her for a Hallmark movie, and it sounds like she had quite the work ethic.
Like most of Dolly Parton's fans, I know her reputation for hard work — it's really no surprise when you consider her blue-collar background and the meaning behind her song "9 to 5" — but Danica McKellar got to witness that work ethic first-hand when she co-starred with Parton in Christmas at Dollywood in 2019. McKellar said the country music star was "everything that you hope she could possibly be and much more." She told Fox News:
She told me she only slept three to five hours a night. She was always dreaming stuff up and just busy. She'd sleep on her big travel bus if she was traveling and doing things and wake up early in the morning. ... She did her own hair and makeup, her own wig and her own makeup. And she'd get to work.
#mckellar #hallmark #stories
Credit: Hallmark
The world lost a national treasure when Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80, but if there's one silver lining we can take away from her death, it's been all the wonderful stories that have been retold about her over the past couple of weeks. As celebrities paid tribute to the country music legend, many of them regaled fans with stories about working with Parton or the best advice she ever gave. Danica McKellar crossed paths with her for a Hallmark movie, and it sounds like she had quite the work ethic.
Like most of Dolly Parton's fans, I know her reputation for hard work — it's really no surprise when you consider her blue-collar background and the meaning behind her song "9 to 5" — but Danica McKellar got to witness that work ethic first-hand when she co-starred with Parton in Christmas at Dollywood in 2019. McKellar said the country music star was "everything that you hope she could possibly be and much more." She told Fox News:
She told me she only slept three to five hours a night. She was always dreaming stuff up and just busy. She'd sleep on her big travel bus if she was traveling and doing things and wake up early in the morning. ... She did her own hair and makeup, her own wig and her own makeup. And she'd get to work.
#mckellar #hallmark #stories
2 months ago
The dispute surrounding Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" has moved beyond the football authorities after Zamalek treasurer Hossam El-Mandouh revealed plans to raise questions over player contracts in Parliament.
El-Mandouh, who is also a member of the Egyptian House of Representatives, believes the figures surrounding Zizo's contract warrant further scrutiny and has called for state intervention in reviewing footballers' agreements.
Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images
El-Mandouh's comments centre on an alleged difference between the amount a player requested from Zamalek and the value of the contract registered with the Egyptian Football **** ociation.
"There was a player who asked us (Zamalek) for 80 million pounds per season, and then we hear that his contract at the Football **** ociation is only 5 million pounds. So is this something logical?"
#zamalek #contract #surrounding #million
El-Mandouh, who is also a member of the Egyptian House of Representatives, believes the figures surrounding Zizo's contract warrant further scrutiny and has called for state intervention in reviewing footballers' agreements.
Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images
El-Mandouh's comments centre on an alleged difference between the amount a player requested from Zamalek and the value of the contract registered with the Egyptian Football **** ociation.
"There was a player who asked us (Zamalek) for 80 million pounds per season, and then we hear that his contract at the Football **** ociation is only 5 million pounds. So is this something logical?"
#zamalek #contract #surrounding #million
2 months ago
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX), headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer. With a market cap of $147.9 billion, the company operates off-price retail concepts and e-commerce sites in the U.S., Canada, and Europe that offer a wide range of brand name and designer merchandise.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and TJX definitely fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the apparel retail industry. TJX has cemented its leadership in off-price retail by leveraging strong vendor relationships and efficient procurement to offer branded merchandise at significantly lower prices than traditional channels. Its treasure-hunt shopping experience, driven by a diverse and ever-changing ****** ortment, continues to resonate with cost-conscious consumers and build a loyal customer base, while strategic investments in Multibrand Outlet Stores in Mexico and Brands for Less in the Middle East underscore its focus on international expansion and geographic diversification.
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Why ****** ysts Think Sellas Life Sciences Stock Can Gain 150% From Here
#price #Companies #market #billion
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and TJX definitely fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the apparel retail industry. TJX has cemented its leadership in off-price retail by leveraging strong vendor relationships and efficient procurement to offer branded merchandise at significantly lower prices than traditional channels. Its treasure-hunt shopping experience, driven by a diverse and ever-changing ****** ortment, continues to resonate with cost-conscious consumers and build a loyal customer base, while strategic investments in Multibrand Outlet Stores in Mexico and Brands for Less in the Middle East underscore its focus on international expansion and geographic diversification.
Dear GameStop Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for September 8
SMCI vs. CoreWeave: 1 AI Infrastructure Model Has the Bigger Opportunity
Why ****** ysts Think Sellas Life Sciences Stock Can Gain 150% From Here
#price #Companies #market #billion
2 months ago
King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a garden party marking the 125th anniversary of a charity organization, where the monarch met Pakistan's national cricket team while the Queen mingled with dancers. The outing also marked their first public appearance since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK last month.
King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship's 125th anniversary. At Clarence House, the monarch also met Pakistan's national cricket team. On the other hand, Queen Camilla conversed with dancers from the Royal Academy of Dance at the London headquarters.
There, she met professionals from various classes, including those aged 55 and over, those undergoing cancer treatments, and people from underprivileged backgrounds. During her visit, she also handed over the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award to Christopher Wheeldon, OBE.
Following their royal engagements, they then headed to the British Museum, where they were also joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron. Moreover, U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, were also present at the museum.
In this visit, they viewed the Bayeux Tapestry, which showcases the Norman conquest of England. The tapestry was loaned to the UK for the first time since its creation, and in exchange, the country promised to send some national treasures to France (via PEOPLE).
#charles
King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship's 125th anniversary. At Clarence House, the monarch also met Pakistan's national cricket team. On the other hand, Queen Camilla conversed with dancers from the Royal Academy of Dance at the London headquarters.
There, she met professionals from various classes, including those aged 55 and over, those undergoing cancer treatments, and people from underprivileged backgrounds. During her visit, she also handed over the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award to Christopher Wheeldon, OBE.
Following their royal engagements, they then headed to the British Museum, where they were also joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron. Moreover, U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, were also present at the museum.
In this visit, they viewed the Bayeux Tapestry, which showcases the Norman conquest of England. The tapestry was loaned to the UK for the first time since its creation, and in exchange, the country promised to send some national treasures to France (via PEOPLE).
#charles
2 months ago
Revered as British acting royalty, Ben Miller has become something of a national treasure after leading the charge in Death in Paradise, Bridgerton, and Professor T.
No stranger to Hollywood, Ben, 60, has also racked up credits in major blockbusters, including Johnny English (2003) and Paddington 2 (2017), with his career continuing to flourish.
While Ben is used to travelling widely for film and TV shoots, the actor relishes his time at home with his wife, producer Jessica Parker, and their two children: Harrison, 15, and Lana, 11.
Based in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, Ben is also a proud father to Jackson, 20, from his seven-year marriage to The Inbetweeners star, Belinda Stewart-Wilson, and has spoken openly about remaining "good friends" with his ex-wife since divorcing.
Here's what we know about Ben's life away from the cameras…
#revered #miller #bridgerton #johnny
No stranger to Hollywood, Ben, 60, has also racked up credits in major blockbusters, including Johnny English (2003) and Paddington 2 (2017), with his career continuing to flourish.
While Ben is used to travelling widely for film and TV shoots, the actor relishes his time at home with his wife, producer Jessica Parker, and their two children: Harrison, 15, and Lana, 11.
Based in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, Ben is also a proud father to Jackson, 20, from his seven-year marriage to The Inbetweeners star, Belinda Stewart-Wilson, and has spoken openly about remaining "good friends" with his ex-wife since divorcing.
Here's what we know about Ben's life away from the cameras…
#revered #miller #bridgerton #johnny
2 months ago
If you're as obsessed with beauty history as I am, there's a 99.9% chance you follow Erin Parsons.
The makeup-artist-turned-content-creator has amassed nearly 8 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, not just for her vintage beauty tutorials, but also for deep dives into the archaeology of makeup. Be it demonstrating makeup techniques across eras—like the Victorian age using actual recipes from the period—or sharing her treasure trove of antique cosmetics, Parsons' content is a crash course in makeup history.
Now, she's expanded her universe with The Makeup Archive, a nonprofit digital museum featuring over 1,500 pieces from her personal collection that span from the 17th century through the 2010s. Three years in the making, the project came to life with the help of archivist Holly McGraw, who helped Parsons comb through 3,000 items to build the archive.
"Through my videos, and through how many views and how much engagement, [it's clear] that people are interested in beauty history," Parsons told host Jessica Matlin during a recent episode of the Fat Mascara podcast. "There's more to it than someone just putting on a red lipstick."
Parsons in front of the library of The Makeup Archive
Credit: Luisa Opalesky; Courtesy of Erin Parsons
#content
The makeup-artist-turned-content-creator has amassed nearly 8 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, not just for her vintage beauty tutorials, but also for deep dives into the archaeology of makeup. Be it demonstrating makeup techniques across eras—like the Victorian age using actual recipes from the period—or sharing her treasure trove of antique cosmetics, Parsons' content is a crash course in makeup history.
Now, she's expanded her universe with The Makeup Archive, a nonprofit digital museum featuring over 1,500 pieces from her personal collection that span from the 17th century through the 2010s. Three years in the making, the project came to life with the help of archivist Holly McGraw, who helped Parsons comb through 3,000 items to build the archive.
"Through my videos, and through how many views and how much engagement, [it's clear] that people are interested in beauty history," Parsons told host Jessica Matlin during a recent episode of the Fat Mascara podcast. "There's more to it than someone just putting on a red lipstick."
Parsons in front of the library of The Makeup Archive
Credit: Luisa Opalesky; Courtesy of Erin Parsons
#content
2 months ago
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR) is a digital ***** et treasury (DAT) company led by chairman Tom Lee, and it's been buying Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) weekly for 14 months. On Aug. 17 alone, it bought 9,926 ETH worth around $19 million, only to buy another 32,447 ETH just six days later. The coin's price is up by 28% in the 30 days ending on Aug. 27 alone, a stunning reversal after months of weakness.
But does any of this mean investors should load up on Ethereum like Tom Lee is?
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 »
As a digital ***** et treasurer, Bitmine is designed to buy and hold as much of one crypto ***** et as it can get its hands on. In this case, that ***** et is Ethereum.
The business model is to issue new shares of its stock, use that capital to buy more coins, and then rinse and repeat. As long as the stock trades above the value of the coins backing each share -- which is a very big and not at all safe ***** umption to make -- each new share sold buys more Ethereum than it dilutes, so that the cycle can continue.
#NVIDIA #flashing #digital #company
But does any of this mean investors should load up on Ethereum like Tom Lee is?
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 »
As a digital ***** et treasurer, Bitmine is designed to buy and hold as much of one crypto ***** et as it can get its hands on. In this case, that ***** et is Ethereum.
The business model is to issue new shares of its stock, use that capital to buy more coins, and then rinse and repeat. As long as the stock trades above the value of the coins backing each share -- which is a very big and not at all safe ***** umption to make -- each new share sold buys more Ethereum than it dilutes, so that the cycle can continue.
#NVIDIA #flashing #digital #company
2 months ago
EAST RUTHERFORD - Childhood dreams will be realized and dashed this weekend as the New York Giants and the rest of the NFL move closer to the games that count with the unenviable task of sending hopefuls home.
With clubs going from 90-man rosters to an initial 53-man team, roughly 1,184 players will lose their jobs before Sunday's cutdown deadline of 6 p.m. Some moves were made Saturday with the rest coming today as the necessary evil takes shape.
"[Late Giants Hall of Fame owner] Wellington Mara famously said, 'Once a Giant, always a Giant,' [and] I think that holds true as well," Giants coach John Harbaugh said. "You become part of the team, part of the organization, part of the fabric of what it means to be a Giant, and I do think that those guys, they treasure it. ... How many of us that played football wouldn't have loved to have had an opportunity to be in a football camp in the National Football League? To be invited, to get a try out even? All the not-so-good players like me would have loved that, and I tell these guys, 'You are the very best. Every single player here in this room is a great football player.'"
The Giants awakened up Sunday morning having made eight cuts, so team brass and the coaching staff will get right to work. They'll need to clear 29 more spots following the first wave of cuts; those players are:
CB Ugo Amadi
#made #think
With clubs going from 90-man rosters to an initial 53-man team, roughly 1,184 players will lose their jobs before Sunday's cutdown deadline of 6 p.m. Some moves were made Saturday with the rest coming today as the necessary evil takes shape.
"[Late Giants Hall of Fame owner] Wellington Mara famously said, 'Once a Giant, always a Giant,' [and] I think that holds true as well," Giants coach John Harbaugh said. "You become part of the team, part of the organization, part of the fabric of what it means to be a Giant, and I do think that those guys, they treasure it. ... How many of us that played football wouldn't have loved to have had an opportunity to be in a football camp in the National Football League? To be invited, to get a try out even? All the not-so-good players like me would have loved that, and I tell these guys, 'You are the very best. Every single player here in this room is a great football player.'"
The Giants awakened up Sunday morning having made eight cuts, so team brass and the coaching staff will get right to work. They'll need to clear 29 more spots following the first wave of cuts; those players are:
CB Ugo Amadi
#made #think
2 months ago
The first week of the FHSAA high school football season answered some questions. Week 2 is about finding out which answers actually matter.
After months of offseason hype, rankings and projections, teams across the Treasure Coast have finally put results on the board. Some programs opened the year exactly as expected. Others delivered surprises that could reshape the conversation heading into September.
This week offers another opportunity for contenders to build momentum, rivals to make statements and up-and-coming teams to prove their opening-night success was no fluke.
Follow along throughout the evening as TCPalm and Treasure Coast Newspapers track scores from around the region and provide updates from the biggest games on the schedule. Check back throughout the night as results roll in and the Week 2 picture comes into focus.
Here's a look at Week 2 scores from around the Treasure Coast:
#treasure #throughout #around #fhsaa
After months of offseason hype, rankings and projections, teams across the Treasure Coast have finally put results on the board. Some programs opened the year exactly as expected. Others delivered surprises that could reshape the conversation heading into September.
This week offers another opportunity for contenders to build momentum, rivals to make statements and up-and-coming teams to prove their opening-night success was no fluke.
Follow along throughout the evening as TCPalm and Treasure Coast Newspapers track scores from around the region and provide updates from the biggest games on the schedule. Check back throughout the night as results roll in and the Week 2 picture comes into focus.
Here's a look at Week 2 scores from around the Treasure Coast:
#treasure #throughout #around #fhsaa
2 months ago
Less than a day after the passing of legendary country music icon and entrepreneur Dolly Parton, another beloved celebrity has shuffled off this mortal coil. Tim Curry has passed away at the age of 80. The actor succumbed to health effects from a 2012 stroke on August 25, 2026.
Tim Curry was the child of a British Navy veteran and spent his youth in various foreign countries until settling in the seaside town of Plymouth when he was 11. He was interested in acting from a young age and turned that interest into serious study at the University of Birmingham. When he graduated in 1968, he was almost immediately cast in the London production of the hit play Hair.
It was there that history would be made when Tim Curry met Richard O'Brien, the writer of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The iconic role of Dr. Frank N. Furter was written specifically for Curry and elevated him to fame when it was adapted to film and became a cult classic. It was his flamboyant, Bowie-esque performance that made him a household name, even as his career in British television was also bringing him success.
He continued to act on stage throughout his career, but the 1980s saw him move to Hollywood as more film roles became available to him. He played the villain, aptly named Darkness, in Legend, and submarine medical officer Dr. Yevgeniy Petrov in The Hunt for Red October. But it was his comedy roles as the butler Wadsworth in Clue and as the harried hotel concierge Mr. Hector in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York that brought him back into the spotlight after his Rocky Horror fame.
Curry did play dramatic roles, such as the conniving Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers and fortune-hunter Herkermer ******* lka in Congo, but on film, it was his zany antics that earned him recognition. His 1996 appearance as Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island, a movie that built its success from the novelty of having made A Muppet Christmas Carol with Michael Caine, cemented Curry's status as a star. Like the ******* ens adaptation, the Muppet version of the Robert Lewis Stephenson classic became one of the most definitive film versions of the book.
#film #muppet #made
Tim Curry was the child of a British Navy veteran and spent his youth in various foreign countries until settling in the seaside town of Plymouth when he was 11. He was interested in acting from a young age and turned that interest into serious study at the University of Birmingham. When he graduated in 1968, he was almost immediately cast in the London production of the hit play Hair.
It was there that history would be made when Tim Curry met Richard O'Brien, the writer of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The iconic role of Dr. Frank N. Furter was written specifically for Curry and elevated him to fame when it was adapted to film and became a cult classic. It was his flamboyant, Bowie-esque performance that made him a household name, even as his career in British television was also bringing him success.
He continued to act on stage throughout his career, but the 1980s saw him move to Hollywood as more film roles became available to him. He played the villain, aptly named Darkness, in Legend, and submarine medical officer Dr. Yevgeniy Petrov in The Hunt for Red October. But it was his comedy roles as the butler Wadsworth in Clue and as the harried hotel concierge Mr. Hector in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York that brought him back into the spotlight after his Rocky Horror fame.
Curry did play dramatic roles, such as the conniving Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers and fortune-hunter Herkermer ******* lka in Congo, but on film, it was his zany antics that earned him recognition. His 1996 appearance as Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island, a movie that built its success from the novelty of having made A Muppet Christmas Carol with Michael Caine, cemented Curry's status as a star. Like the ******* ens adaptation, the Muppet version of the Robert Lewis Stephenson classic became one of the most definitive film versions of the book.
#film #muppet #made
2 months ago
Tim Curry, the English actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at the age of 80, US media reported Wednesday.
Curry, who had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke, died at his home in Los Angeles, TMZ said, citing unnamed sources.
The actor, who launched his career in London's West End theater district, first played the gender-bending mad scientist in "Rocky Horror" before reprising the role in the 1975 film, which is still a staple of midnight cinema showings more than 50 years later.
His other credits include the sinister clown Pennywise in a 1990 television miniseries version of Stephen King's "It" and films that included "Charlie's Angels" and "Muppet Treasure Island."
An impressive theatrical resume that began in the 1960s saw him do turns at the Royal Court Theatre and the Citizens Theatre, taking on roles written by Shakespeare, Brecht and Tom Stoppard, among others.
#horror
Curry, who had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke, died at his home in Los Angeles, TMZ said, citing unnamed sources.
The actor, who launched his career in London's West End theater district, first played the gender-bending mad scientist in "Rocky Horror" before reprising the role in the 1975 film, which is still a staple of midnight cinema showings more than 50 years later.
His other credits include the sinister clown Pennywise in a 1990 television miniseries version of Stephen King's "It" and films that included "Charlie's Angels" and "Muppet Treasure Island."
An impressive theatrical resume that began in the 1960s saw him do turns at the Royal Court Theatre and the Citizens Theatre, taking on roles written by Shakespeare, Brecht and Tom Stoppard, among others.
#horror
2 months ago
Some stars are remembered for their talent, while others are admired for the human they are beyond their work. Dolly Parton stands out for both, leaving an international redditor curious about what made her so beloved. Following the country star's death on August 25, the redditor asked a simple question in a thread on r/NoStupidQuestions: what did the singer do to become so universally appreciated?
People flooded the comments to explain exactly why the star was considered an absolute treasure. Commenters share a list of reasons why her legacy goes far beyond hit songs and blockbuster movies.
Although the country superstar escaped a childhood of extreme poverty and achieved global success, she dedicated a significant portion of her wealth to uplifting her native East Tennessee. People highlight how her business ventures served as a lifeline for a struggling region.
Aside from local economic stimulus, the singer built an educational foundation that touched millions of families across the globe. Commenters admire how she heavily incentivized graduation rates and established a major book distribution network for children under 5 called the Imagination Library.
Celebrities often struggle to maintain an authentic persona off-camera, yet Parton earned a reputation for treating everyone with genuine respect behind closed doors, deflecting cruel interview questions and casually lifting up other artists.
#people #commenters #redditor #august
People flooded the comments to explain exactly why the star was considered an absolute treasure. Commenters share a list of reasons why her legacy goes far beyond hit songs and blockbuster movies.
Although the country superstar escaped a childhood of extreme poverty and achieved global success, she dedicated a significant portion of her wealth to uplifting her native East Tennessee. People highlight how her business ventures served as a lifeline for a struggling region.
Aside from local economic stimulus, the singer built an educational foundation that touched millions of families across the globe. Commenters admire how she heavily incentivized graduation rates and established a major book distribution network for children under 5 called the Imagination Library.
Celebrities often struggle to maintain an authentic persona off-camera, yet Parton earned a reputation for treating everyone with genuine respect behind closed doors, deflecting cruel interview questions and casually lifting up other artists.
#people #commenters #redditor #august
2 months ago
The death of actor Tim Curry on Tuesday night inspired a flood of social media tributes on Wednesday.
After the 80-year-old actor's passing was announced, his friends, fans and colleagues all took to various platforms to honor his life and work.
Carol Burnett, who starred with Curry in the 1982 movie version of "Annie," took to Instagram to pay tribute to her co-star, saying, "We had such a wonderful time working together on 'Annie.' ***** ody could play lovable villains better than he could."
Comedian Jillian Bell posted a photo of Curry while declaring he "was the person who made me want to be an actor."
The Muppets posted a photo on their Instagram page showing Curry dressed as Long John Silver from "Muppets Treasure Island," saying, "Few humans have earned the ***** le of honorary Muppet more than the legendary Tim Curry."
#Instagram #posted #wednesday
After the 80-year-old actor's passing was announced, his friends, fans and colleagues all took to various platforms to honor his life and work.
Carol Burnett, who starred with Curry in the 1982 movie version of "Annie," took to Instagram to pay tribute to her co-star, saying, "We had such a wonderful time working together on 'Annie.' ***** ody could play lovable villains better than he could."
Comedian Jillian Bell posted a photo of Curry while declaring he "was the person who made me want to be an actor."
The Muppets posted a photo on their Instagram page showing Curry dressed as Long John Silver from "Muppets Treasure Island," saying, "Few humans have earned the ***** le of honorary Muppet more than the legendary Tim Curry."
#Instagram #posted #wednesday
2 months ago
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" star Tim Curry has died aged 80.
The Cheshire-born actor, known for playing transvestite alien scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical film, died at his Los Angeles home, according to his long-time manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz.
A cause of death was not confirmed, however, it comes after Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012, leaving his left side paralysed.
Curry's versatile career spanned stage and screen with notable film credits including as Pennywise in "It" (1990), the concierge in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992) and Long John Silver in "Muppet Treasure Island" (1996).
He originated the "sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania" character on stage in London before taking the show to Broadway, and then reprising the role in the film which also starred Susan Sarandon, Meat Loaf and Barry Bostwick.
#film #show #home
The Cheshire-born actor, known for playing transvestite alien scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical film, died at his Los Angeles home, according to his long-time manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz.
A cause of death was not confirmed, however, it comes after Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012, leaving his left side paralysed.
Curry's versatile career spanned stage and screen with notable film credits including as Pennywise in "It" (1990), the concierge in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992) and Long John Silver in "Muppet Treasure Island" (1996).
He originated the "sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania" character on stage in London before taking the show to Broadway, and then reprising the role in the film which also starred Susan Sarandon, Meat Loaf and Barry Bostwick.
#film #show #home
2 months ago
A leisure centre's future is causing concern among sports clubs, with netball and squash representatives warning that any loss of facilities could have a major impact.
Guernsey's Beau Sejour leisure centre is in a "persistent operating deficit" and a "solution has not been defined", a sustainability report said.
Naomi Szmierek, of the Guernsey Netball ****** ociation, said netball was already struggling with a lack of court ****** e and said the sport was not meeting demand across junior, community and island programmes.
Martin Watts, treasurer of Guernsey Squash and Racquetball ****** ociation, said Beau Sejour was "crucial" because it was now the only venue on the island where squash could be played.
The leisure centre is in a persistent deficit, says a report [BBC]
#centre
Guernsey's Beau Sejour leisure centre is in a "persistent operating deficit" and a "solution has not been defined", a sustainability report said.
Naomi Szmierek, of the Guernsey Netball ****** ociation, said netball was already struggling with a lack of court ****** e and said the sport was not meeting demand across junior, community and island programmes.
Martin Watts, treasurer of Guernsey Squash and Racquetball ****** ociation, said Beau Sejour was "crucial" because it was now the only venue on the island where squash could be played.
The leisure centre is in a persistent deficit, says a report [BBC]
#centre
2 months ago
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Ryan Gwillim spent the first seven years of his career practicing law, work he said he loved, before a series of roles at Brunswick Corporation eventually put him in the CFO seat.
Gwillim joined Brunswick's legal department in 2011 and worked his way through corporate securities and M&A roles before moving into investor relations in 2017. He became treasurer two years later and CFO in 2020. Brunswick added chief strategy officer to his ******* le in 2024.
Today, he oversees finance for the $5 billion marine business whose portfolio includes prominent boat brands like Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Bayliner, Lund, and Harris, along with Mercury Marine engines and Freedom Boat Club (Brunswick's subscription boat service). The company's footprint also extends to advanced marine technology brands like Lowrance and Simrad.
Brunswick's history is equally notable; founded in 1845 as a carriage maker, it successfully evolved from a traditional billiards and bowling giant into the world's largest manufacturer of recreational boats and marine engines.
#daily
Ryan Gwillim spent the first seven years of his career practicing law, work he said he loved, before a series of roles at Brunswick Corporation eventually put him in the CFO seat.
Gwillim joined Brunswick's legal department in 2011 and worked his way through corporate securities and M&A roles before moving into investor relations in 2017. He became treasurer two years later and CFO in 2020. Brunswick added chief strategy officer to his ******* le in 2024.
Today, he oversees finance for the $5 billion marine business whose portfolio includes prominent boat brands like Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Bayliner, Lund, and Harris, along with Mercury Marine engines and Freedom Boat Club (Brunswick's subscription boat service). The company's footprint also extends to advanced marine technology brands like Lowrance and Simrad.
Brunswick's history is equally notable; founded in 1845 as a carriage maker, it successfully evolved from a traditional billiards and bowling giant into the world's largest manufacturer of recreational boats and marine engines.
#daily
2 months ago
A new exhibition on Princess Diana in Washington, D.C., will bring together 700 artifacts related to the late Princess of Wales
The exhibit will bring together Diana's dress from her famous dance with John Travolta and the gown that Nancy Reagan wore for the state dinner at the White House
Renae Plant of the Princess Diana Museum tells PEOPLE, "This shows a trajectory of her life from her birth to when she sadly passed away. One by one, I have put this together"
The story of Princess Diana, told through more than 700 artifacts, is coming to the nation's capital in the fall, PEOPLE reveals.
Held at the Ronald Reagan Library in Washington, D.C., from November 7 to May 2027, a new exhibition called Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving showcases everything from dresses to handwritten letters and childhood treasures.
#princess #life #people
The exhibit will bring together Diana's dress from her famous dance with John Travolta and the gown that Nancy Reagan wore for the state dinner at the White House
Renae Plant of the Princess Diana Museum tells PEOPLE, "This shows a trajectory of her life from her birth to when she sadly passed away. One by one, I have put this together"
The story of Princess Diana, told through more than 700 artifacts, is coming to the nation's capital in the fall, PEOPLE reveals.
Held at the Ronald Reagan Library in Washington, D.C., from November 7 to May 2027, a new exhibition called Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving showcases everything from dresses to handwritten letters and childhood treasures.
#princess #life #people
2 months ago
2027 WNBA Draft aspirant Enes Kanter revealed his thoughts on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
Kanter was removed from the Fever vs. Chicago Sky game on Sunday after a verbal altercation with Sky veteran Natasha Cloud, and the incident dominated the headlines rather than the Fever's 113-90 win.
One of the primary reasons Kanter chose this game was because of the Fever and Sophie Cunningham's presence, discussing the 30-year-old Fever guard in an interview after the game.
Kanter appeared on Fox News and revealed that he texted Cunningham after the game to help redirect her focus while hailing her as an American hero.
"I texted her after the game. I was like, 'Please focus on your game because you are a national treasure, an American hero,' and she should be protected at all costs. She isn't just inspiring young girls in America, but all over the world. She's an idol and a hero."
#kanter #fever #hero #guard
Kanter was removed from the Fever vs. Chicago Sky game on Sunday after a verbal altercation with Sky veteran Natasha Cloud, and the incident dominated the headlines rather than the Fever's 113-90 win.
One of the primary reasons Kanter chose this game was because of the Fever and Sophie Cunningham's presence, discussing the 30-year-old Fever guard in an interview after the game.
Kanter appeared on Fox News and revealed that he texted Cunningham after the game to help redirect her focus while hailing her as an American hero.
"I texted her after the game. I was like, 'Please focus on your game because you are a national treasure, an American hero,' and she should be protected at all costs. She isn't just inspiring young girls in America, but all over the world. She's an idol and a hero."
#kanter #fever #hero #guard
2 months ago
M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell just shared an emotional Instagram post honoring his late wife, Shelley Fabares.
The Donna Reed Show actress passed away at age 82 on Saturday, August 22. Farrell noted that she was "surrounded by those who loved her." He continued, "To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort. She was a devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member, and loyal friend whose warmth, generosity, humor, and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her."
Farrell added, "To those closest to her, her greatest legacy was personal: the love she gave so freely, the friendships she treasured, and the family bonds she held dear."
Shelley Fabares and Mike Farrell attend the 2009 TV Land Awards. Nikki Nelson / WENN.com / MEGA
Along with celebrating his wife as a devoted member of their family, Farrell also praised her professionally, writing, "For millions, Shelley was a beloved actress whose work became part of the fabric of American television and film. From her memorable role as Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show, where she also launched a successful recording career with her number one hit, "Johnny Angel," to her appearance opposite Elvis Presley in three films, her role on Coach, and her many other television and film performances, she brought talent, intelligence, and warmth to every performance."
#wife #donna #reed
The Donna Reed Show actress passed away at age 82 on Saturday, August 22. Farrell noted that she was "surrounded by those who loved her." He continued, "To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort. She was a devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member, and loyal friend whose warmth, generosity, humor, and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her."
Farrell added, "To those closest to her, her greatest legacy was personal: the love she gave so freely, the friendships she treasured, and the family bonds she held dear."
Shelley Fabares and Mike Farrell attend the 2009 TV Land Awards. Nikki Nelson / WENN.com / MEGA
Along with celebrating his wife as a devoted member of their family, Farrell also praised her professionally, writing, "For millions, Shelley was a beloved actress whose work became part of the fabric of American television and film. From her memorable role as Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show, where she also launched a successful recording career with her number one hit, "Johnny Angel," to her appearance opposite Elvis Presley in three films, her role on Coach, and her many other television and film performances, she brought talent, intelligence, and warmth to every performance."
#wife #donna #reed
2 months ago
When most people hear the term "growth stock," they may think someone is about to talk about a company connected to artificial intelligence (AI), like Micron Technology, or about a quantum computing company, like IonQ. But sometimes you can find a growth stock outside of typically classified high-risk/high-reward opportunities.
One such company is Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), which some may view as more of a mature operator. That said, for investors who understand the retailer is nowhere near finished increasing its revenue-boosting capacity, this could be a misunderstood opportunity turned to their advantage.
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 »
Costco's biggest strength is its brand loyalty. Customers often describe shopping there as a treasure hunt, and its in-store brand, Kirland Signature, has a following all of its own. That brand is so powerful, in fact, that just releasing a competing product was enough to contribute to the shares of energy drink maker, Celsius Holdings, falling by as much as 17% lower.
That loyalty for Costco and its products is reflected in renewal rates, with the company boasting a global renewal rate of 89.7%. That renewal rate is even better in North America at 92.2%. Costco also still steadily grew its paid membership by 4.1% to 82.9 million in its fiscal third quarter of 2026.
#brand #renewal
One such company is Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), which some may view as more of a mature operator. That said, for investors who understand the retailer is nowhere near finished increasing its revenue-boosting capacity, this could be a misunderstood opportunity turned to their advantage.
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 »
Costco's biggest strength is its brand loyalty. Customers often describe shopping there as a treasure hunt, and its in-store brand, Kirland Signature, has a following all of its own. That brand is so powerful, in fact, that just releasing a competing product was enough to contribute to the shares of energy drink maker, Celsius Holdings, falling by as much as 17% lower.
That loyalty for Costco and its products is reflected in renewal rates, with the company boasting a global renewal rate of 89.7%. That renewal rate is even better in North America at 92.2%. Costco also still steadily grew its paid membership by 4.1% to 82.9 million in its fiscal third quarter of 2026.
#brand #renewal
2 months ago
Mike Farrell penned a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Shelley Fabares, following her death at 82.
On Monday, August 24, Farrell, 87, took to Instagram to confirm the heartbreaking news in a statement alongside Fabares' family. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Shelley Fabares, who died Saturday, August 22, in Los Angeles surrounded by those who loved her," the message began.
His post described the actress as a "source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort" as well as a "devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member, and loyal friend."
The tribute continued, "For millions, Shelley was a beloved actress whose work became part of the fabric of American television and film. From her memorable role as Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show, where she also launched a successful recording career with her number one hit, 'Johnny Angel,' to her appearances opposite Elvis Presley in three films, her beloved role on Coach, and her many other television and film performances, she brought talent, intelligence, and warmth to every performance. But to those closest to her, her greatest legacy was personal: the love she gave so freely, the friendships she treasured, and the family bonds she held dear."
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#fabares #farrell #wife
On Monday, August 24, Farrell, 87, took to Instagram to confirm the heartbreaking news in a statement alongside Fabares' family. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Shelley Fabares, who died Saturday, August 22, in Los Angeles surrounded by those who loved her," the message began.
His post described the actress as a "source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort" as well as a "devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member, and loyal friend."
The tribute continued, "For millions, Shelley was a beloved actress whose work became part of the fabric of American television and film. From her memorable role as Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show, where she also launched a successful recording career with her number one hit, 'Johnny Angel,' to her appearances opposite Elvis Presley in three films, her beloved role on Coach, and her many other television and film performances, she brought talent, intelligence, and warmth to every performance. But to those closest to her, her greatest legacy was personal: the love she gave so freely, the friendships she treasured, and the family bonds she held dear."
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#fabares #farrell #wife
2 months ago
Hayden Panettiere's mother has claimed her daughter's ex **** ed off some of her possessions.
Lesley Vogel told The New York Times that Brian Hickerson took some of her daughter's treasured belongings and **** ed them before her death.
Hayden, who was found unresponsive by emergency services after a cardiac arrest on 16 August at the age of 36, had been estranged from her mother for some time, as detailed in the late actress's 2026 Memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning.
However, on Sunday, Vogel, 70, told The New York Times she had visited Panettiere in Los Angeles in 2025 when her daughter was battling her addiction demons.
"She was in pain," Vogel told the outlet. "She was afraid. She couldn't physically function properly."
She also told the newspaper she had been shocked to discover Hayden's abusive ex-boyfriend had **** ed some of Panettiere's belongings, including a vintage guitar.
#pawned #hayden
Lesley Vogel told The New York Times that Brian Hickerson took some of her daughter's treasured belongings and **** ed them before her death.
Hayden, who was found unresponsive by emergency services after a cardiac arrest on 16 August at the age of 36, had been estranged from her mother for some time, as detailed in the late actress's 2026 Memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning.
However, on Sunday, Vogel, 70, told The New York Times she had visited Panettiere in Los Angeles in 2025 when her daughter was battling her addiction demons.
"She was in pain," Vogel told the outlet. "She was afraid. She couldn't physically function properly."
She also told the newspaper she had been shocked to discover Hayden's abusive ex-boyfriend had **** ed some of Panettiere's belongings, including a vintage guitar.
#pawned #hayden