‘Twisters’ | Scene Analysis
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‘Twisters’ | Scene Analysis

Hi, I'm Lee Isaac Chung, the director of "Twisters." This scene takes place in the middle of the film and is internally labeled T4, meaning the fourth tornado sequence. The characters Kate and Tyler, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, respectively, are central to this moment. In particular, James Paxton, son of Bill Paxton, makes a brief appearance as a man trying to escape the tornado with his partner. Other cast members in this sequence include Lily Smith, daughter of our writer Mark L. Smith, Samantha Ireland, Aila Grey as the little girl, and Jeff Swearingen as the hapless desk clerk. Capturing a tornado at night was a key goal for me, inspired by my experiences growing up in tornado alley, where nighttime tornadoes were especially terrifying. The goal was to convey the inte...
Bronny James shines with 12 points in Lakers’ Summer League win over Hawks
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Bronny James shines with 12 points in Lakers’ Summer League win over Hawks

In his most notable performance of the Summer League, Bronny James made a significant contribution to the Los Angeles Lakers' narrow 87-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks. James scored 12 points, hitting 5-of-11 from the field and 2-of-5 from three-point range. Bronny’s summer league run has been a rocky one, averaging just 4.3 points and shooting 22.6 percent from three-point range through his first three games. Despite missing 15 three-pointers, his recent performance marks a promising turnaround. Drafted 55th overall by the Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny joins his iconic father, LeBron James, on the court. The young player has faced intense scrutiny, with many questioning his readiness for the NBA. However, his performance against the Hawks is a step toward silencing his critics. Skip...
Growing Calls for Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Election
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Growing Calls for Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Election

A growing wave of congressional Democrats and former national security officials are urging President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race. On Friday afternoon, 34 Democratic lawmakers publicly called on Biden to reconsider his candidacy. Biden’s campaign co-chair said the president is considering who would be the strongest candidate to uphold Democratic values ​​and win in November. In addition, more than 50 former U.S. national and foreign security officials, including Anthony Lake, former national security adviser under President Bill Clinton, have also advised Biden to end his campaign. They have expressed concerns about Biden's ability to secure a victory against Donald Trump, potentially jeopardizing Biden's record and national security legacy. The group s...
Trump Signals Support for Powell to Continue as Fed Chairman if Elected in November
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Trump Signals Support for Powell to Continue as Fed Chairman if Elected in November

In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump said he would allow Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to complete his term if he won the upcoming November election. “I would let him do it, especially if I thought he was doing the right thing,” Trump said. President Joe Biden reappointed Powell to a second four-year term as head of the Federal Reserve in May 2022. Powell, who is also Fed chairman, will remain in that role until January 31, 2028. The statement represents a significant shift for Trump, who previously clashed with Powell during his presidency. Powell, who began his term as Fed chairman in February 2018, has often been criticized by Trump for his approach to interest rate policy. In 2019, Trump openly c...
Dow Jones falls nearly 300 points as S&P 500 heads for worst week in months
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Dow Jones falls nearly 300 points as S&P 500 heads for worst week in months

Stocks fell on Friday as Wall Street braced for the close of a tumultuous week dominated by shifting expectations about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies. The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite both fell about 0.3%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 278 points, or 0.7%, signaling a broader market pullback. The decline marks another day of widespread losses. However, the market is trending toward sectors that stand to benefit most from potential Federal Reserve rate decisions, such as small-cap stocks. The S&P 500 is down more than 1% this week, on pace for its worst performance since April. The Nasdaq is down nearly 3%, jeopardizing a six-week winning streak. By contrast, the Dow is up about 1% and the small-cap-focused Russell 2000 is up more than 2% th...
Mid-Day Market Action: CrowdStrike, Plug Power, Comerica and More
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Mid-Day Market Action: CrowdStrike, Plug Power, Comerica and More

Several stocks have seen significant mid-day changes in the market today. Among them are CrowdStrike, Plug Power, and Comerica. Here's a closer look at the major players making headlines. Crowd Strike (CRWD) CrowdStrike has seen a substantial increase in its stock price, driven by an upbeat earnings report that beat Wall Street expectations. The cybersecurity company reported stronger-than-expected revenue growth and issued positive guidance for the coming quarters. Investors responded favorably to the company’s solid performance and upbeat outlook, sending its shares up more than 10% at midday. Plug power supply (PLUG) Plug Power shares fell sharply after reporting their quarterly earnings. The hydrogen fuel cell company reported a wider-than-expected loss, disappointing i...
Brazilian Pabllo Vittar is the world’s next big drag queen
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Brazilian Pabllo Vittar is the world’s next big drag queen

This month, Sao Paulo’s main street was packed with thousands of people dressed in the yellow and green of the Brazilian flag, drawn by a towering figure on a trailer equipped with loudspeakers. From above, it might have looked like any other political rallies held by former President Jair Bolsonaro, who famously declared that he could never love a gay son. (Although the huge rainbow flag might have been a clue.) In fact, it was one of the largest Pride parades in the world, and the person in the van with the sound was Phabullo Rodrigues da Silva, 30, the gay son of a working-class single mother from northern Brazil. But everyone knew him as Pabllo Vittar, a six-foot-tall drag queen in a shiny Brazilian soccer jersey and ripped denim shorts: one of the biggest pop stars in this nation of ...
Kyrie Irving Out Indefinitely After Hand Surgery
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Kyrie Irving Out Indefinitely After Hand Surgery

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is expected to be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on a broken left hand he suffered during an offseason workout. The team announced the injury Tuesday night, without providing a timeline for Irving’s return to action. The setback comes after a stellar season that saw the dynamic duo of Irving and Luka Doncic propel the Mavericks to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011. Irving averaged 25.6 points per game during the regular season while battling multiple injuries, including foot, heel and thumb issues. Despite his physical challenges, he delivered a stellar performance in the playoffs and was instrumental in Dallas' long playoff run. Training camp is scheduled to begin in about two and a half months, and the Mavericks will provide upda...
Tech sell-off drags Nasdaq lower
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Tech sell-off drags Nasdaq lower

New York – A broad-based selloff in technology stocks weighed heavily on the Nasdaq Composite on Wednesday, overshadowing gains in other sectors. The broader market also came under downward pressure, with the S&P 500 closing lower. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 2.2%, marking a continuation of the recent rotation away from high-growth stocks. Mega-cap tech companies, including Apple, Netflix and Alphabet, contributed significantly to the index's losses. The semiconductor sector was hit particularly hard, with shares plummeting after reports of potential new export controls on advanced chip technology to China. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and Nvidia Corporation, a leading chipmaker, suffered substantial declines. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to eke out a modest ...
Turkey’s wealth increases 157% during economic storm
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Turkey’s wealth increases 157% during economic storm

Turkey has defied global economic trends, posting a stunning 157% increase in wealth per adult over the past year, according to the UBS Global Wealth Report 2024. This extraordinary growth stands in stark contrast to the country’s rampant inflation, which has sapped the purchasing power of millions. As nations around the world grappled with economic challenges, Turkey emerged as an exception. Russia and Qatar followed with substantial increases in wealth, but none came close to matching Turkey's spectacular rise. The report attributes this anomalous growth mainly to the rapid appreciation of asset values, especially real estate, which have skyrocketed in tandem with inflation. However, this concentration of wealth primarily benefits asset owners, leaving many Turks struggling with the ris...