‘The Diplomat’ season 2 finale completely shakes up Kate’s bid for the vice presidency
Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in “The Diplomat.” Netflix’s “The Diplomat” is a blisteringly fun political drama that leans into the melodrama of international politics — and like in its first season, season two concludes with yet another cliffhanger season finale. The series follows “The Americans” star Keri Russell’s Ambassador Kate Wyler, a brash career…
Chloë Grace Moretz addresses her sexuality for the first time as she endorses Kamala Harris
Chloë Grace Moretz. Chloë Grace Moretz opened up about her sexuality in an Instagram post in which she endorsed Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election. The 27-year-old actor, best known for her roles in “Kick-Ass,” “Carrie,” and “The Equalizer,” took to social media on Saturday to announce that she had voted for the Democratic…
I completed 2 degrees while working as a Singapore Airlines flight attendant. I missed out on some perks of the job, but it was worth it.
Abby Ooi completed her master’s in counseling while flying for Singapore Airlines. At 18, I moved from Malaysia to Singapore with $230 and a career plan. I wanted to become a flight attendant — something I had fantasized about since I was young. My mom raised my two older brothers and me alone. Growing up,…
The US is on the cusp of a lithium boom to loosen China’s grip on EVs
The Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron mine site in Nevada. The US is on the cusp of a lithium boom after years of laying the groundwork for an electric-vehicle supply chain that doesn’t rely on China. Within the past month, the Biden administration has approved the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron mine in Nevada and loaned $2.6 billion to…
Parents sue their son’s school for punishing his AI use, heralding a messy future
A Massachusetts student was punished for his use of AI on an assignment. The parents of a Massachusetts teenager are suing his high school, claiming their son was unfairly punished for using artificial intelligence, as educators grapple with how to handle the widespread use of the technology. A 2023 survey conducted by Study.com found that…
George Clooney denied he and Brad Pitt were each paid $35 million for ‘Wolfs.’ Here’s why they had to return some of their pay.
George Clooney and Brad Pitt at the Venice International Film Festival World Premiere for “Wolfs.” George Clooney refuted a report that he and Brad Pitt were each paid $35 million for their new movie “Wolfs,” and said the actual figure was “millions and millions and millions” less. The pair have previously worked together on six…
7 major US cities where homes are both affordable and easy to find
There are several real-estate markets where there’s a prevalence of affordable houses. Home sales picked up steam this autumn, but many buyers still refuse to bite until prices fall. The US housing market perked up after mortgage rates plunged from their mid-summer peak through mid-September, even though they’ve experienced a remarkable resurgence since then. Pending…
Kamala Harris mocks Donald Trump as she joins long list of politicians to cameo on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Vice President Kamala Harris joined actor Maya Rudolph on “Saturday Night Live.” Kamala Harris made a surprise campaign stop this weekend: Studio 8H, 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The vice president flew to New York City on Saturday after a campaign event in North Carolina to appear in the last episode of “Saturday Night Live” before voters…
The China threat and the EV slowdown— 2 takeaways from a busy few weeks in auto news
Europe’s automakers are under pressure amid slowing EV sales. It’s been a busy few days for auto companies. Ford and Volkswagen each pulled back vehicle production plans this week. After the last shift on Friday, November 15, Ford will pause F-150 Lightning production until next year, while VW said it is considering historic plant closures…
