Millennials having fewer kids could be a drag on the economy for the next decade
Millennials aren’t having as many kids as previous generations, and that fact could end up dragging down economic growth for more than a decade. That may not faze some child-free millennials, who are using the money that would have been spent on childcare to splurge on lavish vacations, flashy boats, and other luxuries popular among…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop undergoes second round of layoffs in two months
Since she launched Goop in 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow has led the company in multiple directions. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop has conducted its second round of layoffs in as many months, B-17 has learned. The layoffs, which accounted for less than 6% of staff, affected multiple divisions, including the beauty, programming, engineering, and creative departments. Goop confirmed…
US intel says Russian actors made the fake Georgia voter fraud video — and expects more to come
A video circulating online suggests that Haitian nationals are committing voter fraud in Georgia. But it’s all fake, US intel group says. Russian influence actors were behind the fake Georgia voter fraud video that’s been circulating online, US intelligence officials said. In a joint statement released on Friday, the Office of the Director of National…
Amillennial who decorates for Christmas early doesn’t care some people think it’s too soon. It brings her joy and peace.
Jessica Bolio started decorating her home for Christmas in October. Every November 1, Mariah Carey declares “it’s time” for the Christmas season to begin. This year, that was too late for Jessica Bolio. Bolio — a 27-year-old stay-at-home mom and content creator from Fowler, California, near Fresno — began decorating for Christmas before October was…
‘Love Is Blind’ season 8 is on the way — and 3 cast members have already been announced
“Love is Blind” season eight stars Alex, Brittany, and Joey in the audience during the season seven reunion. Season seven of the Netflix dating show “Love Is Blind” featured singles from the Washington DC area who were trying to find love. But season eight will focus more on the heart — well, the heartland. The…
A “Game of Thrones” movie is reportedly in the works. It comes after a year of box office hits and misses for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in “Game of Thrones.” “Game of Thrones” may soon be getting the big screen treatment. On Thursday, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter, citing unnamed sources, reported Warner Bros. Discovery was developing a “Game of Thrones” movie. It is unclear whether the film will be based on the original series or…
Tom Hanks says he’s in “better shape” at age 68 than in his 30s. He can take care of himself now his kids have grown up.
Tom Hanks at age 68 in 2024 and at age 35 in 1991. Tom Hanks said he’s in “better shape” at age 68 than he was in his 30s, because he has more time to focus on his health than he did when he was raising a family. The actor, best known for movies including…
A new way for Russia to cement its hold on Ukraine: dirt-cheap mortgages
VTB Bank says it is offering 2% mortgage rates for primary housing in Russian-occupied regions. Russia is debuting a rock-bottom mortgage rate with a catch: it’s only available if you live in a warzone. In a press release on Wednesday, Russia’s VTB Bank announced a mortgage with a rate of 2%, fixed for as long…
Oprah just favorited Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses in the latest sign the product is taking off
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have seen strong consumer demand. Meta’s smart glasses are already outperforming expectations, and they just won a powerful endorsement as the holiday season kicks off. Oprah Winfrey listed the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses in “Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024,” her annual gift guide on her digital platform called Oprah Daily. “The gift…
