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UnitedMasters Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Four New Hires
UnitedMasters, the independent music company led by CEO Steve Stoute, has appointed four new executives to strengthen its leadership team, the company announced on Monday 10 August. The hires span marketing, brand partnerships, commerce and operations, reflecting the company’s continued investment in infrastructure and talent as it seeks to support independent artists on a global…
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Netanyahu’s rejection of Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the US-backed 15-point “Board of Peace” roadmap to disarm Hamas in Gaza, telling his cabinet that Israel would not withdraw its forces until all Hamas weaponry, heavy and light, is genuinely decommissioned. However, the rejection is unlikely to be the last word on the matter, as the…
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Keke Palmer, Alan Cumming & Jeremy Irons Projects Heading To TIFF Financing Market
Toronto International Film Festival has revealed the first 51 projects for TIFF: The Market, a new international financing and project market running alongside the festival from 10-16 September 2026. The initiative aims to connect established producers with financiers, distributors, sales agents and executives who can help bring their projects to fruition, marking a significant expansion…
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Mamdani: Democratic socialists ‘going back to what the party used to be’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said democratic socialists running as Democrats are “going back to what the party used to be.” Mamdani was interviewed for a pre-taped episode of the SiriusXM show “Urban View” on Friday. Host Clay Cane asked the mayor if he thinks there are any good contenders for the Democratic…
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Congressional Republicans have proven themselves unworthy to govern
The coming midterm elections will give voters a chance to hold them accountable for their failures.
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Does spending money make you feel bad? Read this comic
If spending — or not spending — money makes you feel shame or regret, you might be grappling with financial guilt. Financial planner Lauryn Williams breaks down three types and how to deal.
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El-Sayed admits free healthcare means paying ‘a little bit more in taxes’ regardless of income
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed appeared to acknowledge that his proposed universal healthcare plan would require most Americans to pay higher taxes, regardless of their income level. The admission is notable because Democratic proponents of “Medicare for All” style policies have often faced scrutiny over how such systems would be funded, and critics frequently…
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Disney+ and Hulu add Jonas Brothers podcast among six titles
Disney has struck a licensing deal with iHeartMedia to bring six video podcasts to Disney+ and Hulu, headlined by “Hey Jonas!”, a newly launched show from Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas. The tie-in was timed deliberately: the podcast debuted on both platforms on 14 August, the same day Disney+ premiered “Camp Rock 3”, which stars…
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Vance calls El-Sayed ‘crazy’ after being mocked as ‘Peter Thiel’s boy’
Vice President Vance swiped back at Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in a Midwestern battle of words, calling El-Sayed “crazy.” El-Sayed on Wednesday went after Vance by referring to him as “Peter Thiel’s boy,” referencing the tech mogul under whom Vance has worked and saying, “I think we’ve had enough of him.” “The last…