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Jennifer Lopez wants her maiden name back after divorcing Ben Affleck

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Aug

Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez wants her maiden name back after divorcing Ben Affleck

Under the professional name "Jennifer Affleck," Jennifer Lopez has found little traction. Recent divorce court documents, reviewed by CNN, indicate that the artist wants to return to her maiden name, "Jennifer Lynn Lopez." Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck around the second year of their marriage, which took place in Riceboro, Georgia, in 2022. Notably, she marked April 26, 2024 as the official date of their separation, which puts the length of their marriage at nearly two years. The couple had reportedly been living on opposite coasts all summer, an event that took place alone in late July, when…

Exploring the intersection between psychedelic experiences and near-death phenomena.

24

Aug

By William Lee

Health

Exploring the intersection between psychedelic experiences and near-death phenomena.

Researchers conducted a unique study involving 31 individuals, mostly males from the United States and the United Kingdom, who shared their experiences with both near-death states and psychedelics. The results of this study were recently published, shedding light on the complex relationship between these two profound states of consciousness. Study participants provided detailed descriptions of their encounters during near-death experiences and while on psychedelics. Although each experience was unique, notable similarities were also reported, suggesting an intriguing overlap between the two. One participant described experiencing an overwhelming sense of peace and love during his near-death experience, a feeling echoed by…

Crisis in European vineyards: heat waves threaten wine production

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Aug

By William Lee

Crisis in European vineyards: heat waves threaten wine production

As the grape harvest season moves forward on Santorini, a beloved destination in Greece, winemaker Yiannis Paraskevopoulos is facing a daunting outlook. The local Assyrtiko grape, a cornerstone of the island’s renowned premium white wines, is under serious threat from rising temperatures. Paraskevopoulos’ Gaia wines have suffered a sharp decline, producing just a third of his 2022 output last year, with this year’s forecast dropping to just a sixth. “2024 has been a year of unprecedented extremes,” Yiannis shared with CNBC on a call. The future of Assyrtiko grapes looks grim, with projections suggesting they could be extinct by 2040,…

Impending U.S. recession unlikely to be avoided with rate cuts, says BCA Research strategist

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Aug

By William Lee

Business

Impending U.S. recession unlikely to be avoided with rate cuts, says BCA Research strategist

BCA Research, a well-known investment analyst firm, warns that a looming U.S. recession is imminent and that the Federal Reserve’s expected rate cuts may not be enough to stem the economic slump. Garry Evans, the chief global asset allocation strategist at BCA Research, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” that prevailing expectations of a recession are in stark contrast to optimistic market projections. Evans highlighted key indicators of economic decline, particularly a deterioration in the U.S. labor market. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor showed the unemployment rate rising to 4.3% in July, the highest since October 2021, along…

Google’s 0 million initiative to strengthen California newsrooms

24

Aug

By William Lee

Technology

Google’s $250 million initiative to strengthen California newsrooms

In a game-changing move, on August 21, 2024, Google, along with a major news industry group and several key California lawmakers, unveiled a collaborative five-year plan. The initiative, set to inject up to $250 million into the state’s journalism sector, aims to address the financial strain newsrooms face as readers migrate digitally. The funding mix includes contributions from Google, state taxpayers and potentially other private sources. The strategic partnership is designed to circumvent a proposed state law that would require tech giants to compensate news outlets for the use of their content in ads on these platforms. Gov. Gavin Newsom…

Deutsche Bank shares up 4% after settlement of major Postbank acquisition lawsuit

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Aug

By William Lee

Deutsche Bank shares up 4% after settlement of major Postbank acquisition lawsuit

Deutsche Bank has successfully negotiated settlements with about 60 percent of the plaintiffs in a long-running legal battle over allegations that it undervalued its acquisition of Postbank. That acquisition occurred more than a decade ago. In a recent announcement, Deutsche Bank revealed that it has finalized agreements with more than 80 claimants at a rate of 31 euros ($34.53) per share, as originally offered by the bank. This agreement is expected to positively impact Deutsche Bank's third-quarter pre-tax profit of 430 million euros. By the close of trading at 4.25pm in London, Deutsche Bank shares had risen 3.95%, hitting a…