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US Stock Futures Rise After Trump’s Comments US stock futures rose on Sunday after President Donald Trump said "don’t worry about China" following a sell-off on Friday. Dow futures rose 0.8%, S&P 500 futures rose 1.04% and Nasdaq futures rose 1.34% as of 6:32 p.m. ET. Previous Market Decline Stocks closed sharply lower on Friday after Trump threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, set to take effect on November 1. That would increase tariffs on imports from China to 130% – not far from the 145% rate imposed at the height of the tariff war. The S&P 500…
Introduction to a Tragic Loss Arlene Hutchinson’s husband Mark was just 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes "out of the blue". Like many couples, they had never discussed organ donation, but she knew it was what he would have wanted. Now Arlene and her 12-year-old son Jack take comfort in knowing that Mark helped make a difference in the lives of others. She said: "He lives on in four people. That can only be a good thing." Raising Awareness Arlene and Jack, who live near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, hope their story will encourage people to…
Box Office Update Disney’s "Tron: Ares" is set to top the box office in its debut, despite the sci-fi entry being weaker than expected. The film grossed $14.3 million on Friday and was in previews in 4,000 venues. Tracking before the weekend had predicted a debut of over $45 million, a range now likely well out of reach. This also puts it behind its predecessor, "Tron: Legacy," which grossed $17.5 million on its opening day in 2010 and was on its way to a first frame of $44 million. Tron: Ares Performance Reviews for "Ares" were mediocre, while audiences were…
Limitations for Future Skin Treatments What people often don’t know is that fake freckles can complicate future skin treatments. If you later notice spots or redness on your face, treatments such as laser, IPL, or peels may be less effective or risky. Even though semi-permanent freckles appear to disappear over time, residual pigment often remains in the skin, which can stay there for years and react or get damaged during skin treatment. Trying Out Freckles Safely If you’d like to try out freckles without any risk, you might want to do it with makeup. You can then wash them off…
Diane Keaton: A Legendary Actress Diane Keaton, a renowned Oscar-winning actress, passed away at the age of 79. Born in Los Angeles, Keaton rose to fame in the 1970s for her iconic role as Kay Adams-Corleone in the Godfather films. She was also known for starring in films such as Father of the Bride, First Wives Club, and Annie Hall, for which she won the 1978 Academy Award for Best Actress. Tributes from Fellow Celebrities Keaton’s fellow celebrities paid tribute to her, including Goldie Hawn, Steve Martin, and Ben Stiller. Goldie Hawn, who co-starred with Keaton in First Wives Club,…
Introduction to American Innovation When you trace the origins of history’s greatest inventions, a pattern emerges: the light bulb, the phonograph, the airplane, the air conditioner, the zipper, the microwave, lasers, transistors, the personal computer, the Internet, GPS, the smartphone… No country on earth has such a rich history of modern inventions as this one. The question is, why is that? The answer might start with a man from Ohio: Thomas Edison, who we know as the inventor of the light bulb. The Role of Thomas Edison “Sort of,” notes Hal Wallace, curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of American…
Box Office Update The latest installment in the Tron saga, Tron: Ares, has debuted with a worldwide total of $60.5 million, including $27 million from the international box office. This is below forecasts heading into the weekend. Despite this, the film’s critical and audience reviews are better than the previous Tron film in some areas, such as France. International Performance The film performed well in Latin America, with number one openings across the region. It also topped the box office in Spain, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Hong Kong. However, in some markets like Germany and Korea, local titles dominated.…
Introduction to Kamel Daoud Kamel Daoud arrives in Berlin for his interview in a black limousine, accompanied by two men dressed in black who never leave his side. The Algerian writer, who now lives in France, is under police protection: his latest book not only won him France’s most prestigious literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, but also put him in great danger. The Novel "Houris" “Houris”, now published in German, is a novel that tells of the massacres and torture during the Algerian Civil War. Not only is it taboo to discuss the war in Algeria, but a law was…
EU Doubles Tariffs on Steel Imports The EU Commission has announced that it will double its tariffs on steel imports above a duty-free quota to 50%. The quota itself is to be reduced by 47% to 18.3 million tonnes per year. This decision is part of efforts to combat global overproduction and a slump in European production that has led to a third of the bloc’s steel production capacity being shut down. Background The EU steel industry’s plight is largely attributed to China dumping excess supply onto the European market at cheaper prices. The industry has shed nearly 100,000 jobs…
Introduction to the Doha Film Festival The Doha Film Festival has announced its selection of five feature films for the international competition at its inaugural edition. One of the selected films is Chie Hayakawa’s "Renoir", which will be screened along with four other titles from November 20th to 28th in various locations, including the Katara Cultural Village, the Msheireb Downtown Doha, and the Museum of Islamic Art. Selected Films for the International Competition The films chosen for the international feature film competition include: "Renoir" by Chie Hayakawa "Sleepless City" by Guillermo Garcia Lopez "The Last Shore" by Jean-Francois Ravagnan "The…