The directors of A24’s new horror film tell B-17 why they used their movie to slam Hollywood’s ‘weird’ use of AI
Hugh Grant in “Heretic” A24’s new horror movie “Heretic” is a terrifying rumination on faith and belief. But writer-directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are far less afraid of a sadistic Hugh Grant than they are of something else taking over Hollywood: artificial intelligence. It’s fairly obvious that Beck and Woods’ film, about a pair…
Indeed prepares for 2025 rollout of its new AI tool, Pathfinder, which aims to help job seekers
Chris Hyams, CEO of Indeed, introduces Pathfinder at Indeed’s FutureWorks event Indeed is gearing up for an early 2025 launch of an artificial intelligence tool called Pathfinder. The company said Pathfinder will help people connect with career and job opportunities that fit their skills, even when their résumé or educational background doesn’t line up. The…
My husband and I met with a divorce lawyer before our wedding. These were our 5 biggest takeaways.
My fiancé and I met with a divorce attorney before our wedding. Immediately after getting engaged, I had a panic attack. I’d been dating my then-fiancé for over three years, and even though I knew him well and loved him dearly, I worried about how our relationship would change. You can’t walk into marriage without…
Sales of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ rose nearly 7,000% this week on Amazon — but ‘Melania’ takes the No. 1 bestseller spot
“The Handmaid’s Tale” was adapted into a show on Hulu. According to Amazon data, sales of the book spiked after Donald Trump’s election. Since Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 election, Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” has surged from No. 209 to No. 2 on the Amazon Best Sellers…
Stock market today: Indexes end the week at records as investors cheer Trump’s victory
President-elect Donald Trump US stocks jumped on Friday to record highs, capping off a monumental week for markets as investors cheered Donald Trump’s election victory. It was a big week for the market, and the momentum kept up even after the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1,500 points on Wednesday. The S&P 500 briefly cross…
Elon Musk joined Trump’s call with Zelenskyy, showing the Tesla CEO’s new influence after spending at least $119 million on the campaign
Elon Musk reportedly joined Trump’s calls with the leads of Ukraine and Turkey. Elon Musk joined President-elect Donald Trump’s calls with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week, according to several reports. The New York Times reported on Friday that Trump handed the phone to Musk during a phone…
Corporate execs are already talking about how Trump’s election is shaking up their businesses
Donald Trump has made several campaign promises that could pose major headaches for importers. Businesses aren’t just bracing for change under a second Donald Trump presidency — they’re already announcing actions. Executives at companies from Warby Parker to Traeger to Yeti say they’re adjusting their businesses in consideration of some of Trump’s campaign promises. Discussion…
The Wall Streeters whispering in Trump’s ear
Following his Election Day triumph, president-elect Donald Trump needs to staff his next administration. Wall Street is eager to have its opinion heard. The stock market surged following Trump’s victory, with US stocks having their fifth-best ever single day showing. In sum, they added $1.62 trillion of value as investors bet on an era of…
Bestselling author Minda Harts just adapted her book to the screen. Here are her tips for succeeding in Hollywood.
Minda Harts is the author of the book “The Memo.” About six years ago, author Minda Harts created a mood board on her phone. It included photos of women who inspire her, people that she could look to in moments when she was feeling down or bummed about her career not happening as fast as…
