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A Sliver of EntertainmentMovie 2/5 Sharon Stone stars… err, sorry. Sharon Stone’s body stars in Sliver, a follow-up project to Basic Instinct for Stone, only Sliver carries none of the style or verve of that prior film. It’s not Stone’s fault – she’s fine, a woman surrounded by abusive, manipulative men inside an apartment building that’s soon to be condemned with the number of dead bodies it eventually holds. If Sliver does anything right, it’s depicting a woman trapped even in her own apartment, living with fear and anxiety that she cannot escape, caused by the men in her life.…

The travel credit card wars are heating up. To help stay competitive, American Express recently introduced two new benefits for Platinum cardholders.In April, American Express unveiled the Platinum Member Airfares program. This program expands on an existing benefit that gave eligible cardholders access to discounted airfares on select international premium flights booked through the American Express Travel Portal. Under the expanded program, cardholders now have access to discounts on select domestic and economy flights as well.The introduction of the expanded airfare program coincides with Amex launching Sidecar lounges, a new concept for American Express. For many American Express Platinum cardholders,…

Today’s the day. Nottingham Forest away. Manchester United’s run-in begins with at least 11 games left to play.Sorry. A little rhyme for you there. I’m excited. This is exciting, isn’t it? United are back after what feels like two years rather than two weeks.The finish line of another turgid season is in sight, so let’s look at three things that must happen if we are to enter the summer with even a sliver of satisfaction.Maintain “big game” momentumUnited have not been winning enough football matches at the start of Ruben Amorim’s reign. As the man himself often utters, “that is…

DUNCAN — A tax increment financing district near the intersection of Plato Road and U.S. Highway 81 in Duncan would benefit the community by bringing new businesses to town, said Nathan Ellis, an attorney with the Public Finance Law Group who is advising the city on the project.“The impetus of this is to try and enhance the sales tax base of the city,” he said. “Try and create new retail opportunities, things that don’t already exist in Duncan.”Ellis presented the city’s proposal for a TIF district Tuesday night to the Duncan City Council, which hosted the first of two public…

A local government in Perth’s south has clamped down tree removals by making it more difficult for residents to chop them down. has clamped down tree removals by making it more difficult for residents to chop them down.The City of Cockburn’s new tree planning policy, which came into effect on May 28, regulates when development approval is needed for any “tree damaging” activity on private property.The WA Planning Commission and the Planning Minister John Carey deleted a clause in the city’s town planning scheme that only protected trees on the significant tree register.The policy now also applies to trees that…

Equities Investors Lose N561bn as NGX Extends Bearish RunThe Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Thursday, with the All-Share Index declining 0.37% to settle at 242,227.31 points.  The local bourse shrank as sell pressure persisted for four days straight, in what some stockbrokers now call a price correction after a fast-and-furious rally.In a chat with MarketForces Africa, stockbrokers said many listed companies have been trading above their fair value, which calls for correction, after earnings season euphoria fizzled out.The Armageddon of sell-offs knocked out N1.81 trillion from the Nigerian Exchange market capitalisation on Monday, N478 billion on Tuesday,…

Recent developments in the Middle East have renewed uncertainty across financial markets, prompting questions about what this could mean for interest rates and mortgage pricing in the months ahead.Current market movements serve as a timely reminder that mortgage rates are shaped by a complex mix of factors — not just swap rates, but also economists’ expectations and global risk dynamics. Trump’s pursuit of a ‘deal’Israel agreed a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon, on the basis that Hezbollah (the Lebanese paramilitary group) stop their attacks. However, Hezbollah have refused these terms. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has reiterated that the US and Iran are “pretty close”…

If you’re considering a micro-renovation this summer—like a kitchen refresh, flooring upgrade, or lighting overhaul—you have options on how you can fund it. Popular options include a 0% APR credit card or tapping into your home equity. Both financing solutions are worth exploring for smaller projects in the $5,000 range, but they’re not created equal. “You might be able to quickly save the $5,000 and cash flow the project. But if financing is needed, both a 0% APR credit card and home equity can make sense depending on your situation,” says Ashley Morgan, owner and bankruptcy lawyer at Ashley F…

RUSTENBURG – South Africa’s struggling platinum sector continues to shed jobs.Wesizwe Platinum says it’s consulting to cut almost 500 jobs at its flagship Bakubung Platinum Mine in the North West.The company says restructuring is needed to address operational challenges and improve the mine’s long-term sustainability. READ | Unions slam Prasa retrenchment plansThe proposed cuts would affect around 70% of the mine’s workforce.This is as management looks to streamline operations and reduce costs.The move comes as platinum producers continue to battle weak metal prices, rising costs and tough trading conditions. Source link

When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…