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Oct 26 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft CEO’s Pay Soars Despite Requesting a Cut

Imagine this: Microsoft's boss, Satya Nadella, actually asked for a pay cut. But did it happen? Nope! His total compensation jumped by 63% to a whopping $79 million in fiscal 2024. Why the big increase? Well, his salary did drop by 50%, but other parts of his pay, like stock awards, skyrocketed. Thi

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Oct 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

SiriusXM's Future Beyond Howard Stern

SiriusXM is facing a significant change with the potential retirement of its longtime talk show host, Howard Stern. The company is actively expanding its podcast lineup to ensure a smooth transition. They've acquired popular podcasts like SmartLess and Call Her Daddy, which cost over $100 million ea

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Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI and Movies: A New Era of Storytelling

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang had a clear vision: AI is changing the way movies are made. He talked about this at the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards. He said, “Computing’s changed. AI is now a big part of it. It'll change how we tell stories. ” He compared it to when Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’

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Oct 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Laraine Newman's Milestones: Celebrating Anniversaries and Awards

Laraine Newman, a comedy legend, is marking some big moments this year. She's part of the 50th anniversary of both The Groundlings comedy troupe and Saturday Night Live (SNL). She's also set to host the Sentinel Awards, which honor TV shows that tackle health and social issues. Newman was one of SNL

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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

Finding a Supportive Hand for Norwood Hospital

There’s a hitch in Norwood Hospital's story. Steward Health Care, after selling six functional hospitals, left Norwood, a suburb closed since 2020, in a tricky spot. Now, it needs a reliable, local, nonprofit hospital operator to take the reins and someone with funds to make that happen. While the f

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Oct 22 2024SPORTS

Who Will Shine? NBA Experts' Award Predictions for 2024-25

The 2024-25 NBA season is here, and teams are already hitting the court. As fans watch, experts are making predictions about who will take home the league's top individual honors. The big question is: Who will be the MVP? NBA insiders are divided between Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Mean

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Oct 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Rock Hall 2024: The Great, the Not-So-Great, and the Surprises

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2024 induction ceremony was a night filled with highs, lows, and unexpected moments. The event, held in Cleveland on October 19, lasted over five hours. Instead of just watching inductees like Mary J. Blige, Cher, and Dave Matthews Band, attendees could have listened t

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Oct 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Naomi Scott's Warning: Don't Creepy-Smile at Me!

Naomi Scott, star of "Smile 2, " has a message for fans: please don't smile like the creepy characters from the movie when you see her. Scott's performance as troubled pop star Skye Riley has been praised, and she even contributed to the film's soundtrack. Playing such an intense role takes a toll,

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Oct 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Indie Hits Light Up Screens: 'Anora' Leads the Pack

This weekend is a big deal for indie films. 'Anora' – a modern Cinderella story that won big at Cannes – is hitting theaters. It's only on a few screens in New York and LA right now, but it's getting a lot of love from critics and audiences alike. The film's about a young woman from Brooklyn who mar

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Late-Night Laughs: Jimmy Kimmel Pokes Fun at Trump’s Secret Putin Calls

Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel recently cracked jokes about former President Trump's alleged post-presidency calls with Vladimir Putin. Veteran journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, "War, " claimed Trump had secretly called Putin several times, including once in early 2024. Plus, Trump reportedly se

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