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Ali Abbasi's "The Apprentice" took the Grand Theatre Lumiere by storm as the two-hour film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival competition. The film, that, focuses on former US President Donald Trump and his efforts in building a real-estate dynasty in the heart of the United States received an 11-minute post-screening ovation, according to a Deadline report.

Two-wheeler makers Royal Enfield, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp posted record revenue from sales of branded, genuine parts — like brake pads, headlights and speedometer — accessories and merchandise in FY24. At their post-earnings investor calls, company executives attributed this to the market for such items becoming more organised and buyers giving preference to branded spares over non-branded ones. Additionally, a superior product mix — higher contribution of premium models in the sales mix and an expansion in the product portfolio in the aftermarket segment — also helped companies boost revenue and profitability, they said. At Hero MotoCorp, revenue from spare parts and accessories increased nearly 80% in five years to a record Rs 5,087 crore in FY24 from Rs 2,836 crore in FY19. The share of this sub-segment in the company's revenue rose to 13.6% from 8.7% in this period, show its filings. Encouraged by the growth potential, the maker of the Xpulse and Splendor motorcycles will be expanding its Global Parts Centre.

Gnomes, those quirky statues people often have in their gardens, are flying off the shelves at Augusta National

Blitz Bazawule to direct its next feature film 'Black Samurai', exploring the life of the legendary Yasuke, an African warrior who became the first Black samurai, reports 'Collider'. Best known for directing the musical adaptation of 'The Color Purple', he made his directorial debut in 2018 with 'The Burial of Kojo'. Besides, Bazawule has also helmed episodes of Ava DuVernay’s 'Cherish the Day' and worked with Beyonce on her visual album 'Black Is King'.

The Mirror US citing experts, a collision between the two could have “endangered lives". NASA's Deputy Administrator, Colonel Pam Melroy expressed deep concern over the incident that occurred in February 2024.

X-59 supersonic aircraft which is capable of flying faster than the speed of sound. The 100-foot-long and 30-foot-wide plane was rolled out by NASA and Lockheed Martin on Friday in Palmdale, California. After launching in 1976 and experiencing expensive maintenance as well as a deadly crash in 2000, the Concorde, which had a top speed of 1,350 miles per hour, was retired almost twenty years ago.

NASA and aerospace major Lockheed Martin have formally debuted X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, paving the way for a new generation of commercial aircraft that can travel faster than the speed of sound. The X-59 is at the centre of NASA's Quesst mission, which focuses on providing data to help regulators reconsider rules that prohibit commercial supersonic flight over land.

Insurance industry advocates and Department of Labor officials wrestled Wednesday over how annuity sales can be conducted in a customer’s best interests without the insurance agent being held to a fiduciary standard.

Omidyar Network India is set to exit India after a decade of operations, as per a YourStory report. Backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and Pam Omidyar, the India-specific entity, operating with a dual-chequebook investment model will cease new investments, focusing solely on closing follow-on rounds already committed, the report said. It has been decided that Omidyar Network India will cease new investments and fully withdraw from India by the end of 2024.

Amazon's horror anthology series, Them, has been tight-lipped about its second season. The upcoming season, titled «Them: The Scare,» is now set to premiere on Prime Video in 2024.

Two advisors formerly affiliated with wirehouses have joined Raymond James & Associates, the broker-dealer’s employee advisor channel, in South Florida,the firm announced Tuesday.

The Australian Financial Review’s Neil Chenoweth and Edmund Tadros have picked up a clutch of wins in the 68th Walkley awards for excellence in journalism for their coverage of the PwC tax leaks, one of the biggest stories of the year.

The Office’ was short-lived after the makers informed that the series would not be a reboot of the original one. Daniels said that there were no plans on a possible new series based on The Office, and if anything is working on that front then he will be the first one to make the announcement. In an interview with The Wrap, Greg Daniels had already made it clear that he would not like to remake the popular series on the same ground. It may be mentioned that rumors were floating that the makers planning the new series will be a reboot of the popular sitcom, which has been denied by them. In 2005, Greg Daniels directed the iteration of The Office series. He said, «I don’t like to think of anything as a reboot, you know what I mean? Because I feel like we ended that story beautifully. The characters had closure.

Adoption can be a way to build a loving family, particularly for same-sex couples, who are more likely to adopt than opposite-sex couples, according to census data

A jury in Illinois has ordered Chicago-based Conagra Brands to pay $7.1 million to a Pennsylvania woman who was badly injured in 2017 when a can of cooking spray ignited in a commercial kitchen at her workplace and set her aflame

A new report says that crash and fatality rates among drivers under 21 have fallen dramatically in the U.S. during the past 20 years but young drivers are still the riskiest group behind the wheel

Stephen King, a renowned author in both literature and cinema, has seen many of his novels adapted into films. Among them is «Pet Sematary,» written in 1983. Currently, there are three Pet Sematary movies, with a fourth set to debut on October 6, 2023.

Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength Saturday in Nova Scotia, Canada, after bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to a large swath of New England and Maritime Canada that toppled trees, swamped coastlines and cut power to tens of thousands. One person was killed in Maine when a tree limb fell on his vehicle. With sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph), the center of the post-tropical cyclone came ashore about 135 miles (215 kilometers) west of Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, according to the U.S.

Storm Lee made landfall late Saturday afternoon in Nova Scotia, Canada, at near-hurricane strength, but not before it brought high winds, rough surf and torrential rains to a large swath of New England and Maritime Canada, toppling trees, swamping coastlines, cutting power to tens of thousands and claiming one life. With sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph), the center of the post-tropical cyclone came ashore about 135 miles (215 kilometers) west of Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

upcoming horror flick, "Totally Killer," which offers a unique twist on the slasher genre. Here's what you may want to know about this new movie!

Faye Fantarrow, a British singer and songwriter, aged 21, has passed away at her home. Her mother, Pam Fantarrow, revealed that she succumbed to a rare glioma brain tumor, which she was diagnosed with in September 2022. Faye had previously battled leukemia twice, initially at the age of 8 and then again at 13. Fantarrow, hailing from Sunderland, England, was signed by Dave Stewart, the Eurythmics star, and her debut EP titled «AWOL» was released in February through Stewart's label, Bay Street Records. This EP was recorded in the Bahamas. Dave Stewart expressed his devastation at Faye's passing, describing her as a joyful and talented artist. He also praised the resilience shown by Faye and her mother in the face of adversity.Faye Fantarrow, born on April 28, 2002, was recognized by BBC Music Introducing as «One to Watch.» In 2021, she was honored with Alan Hull's annual Songwriting Award. To fund experimental treatment at City of Hope in California, Faye launched a fundraising campaign, raising over £235,000 (approximately $300,000). Unfortunately, she was unable to return for follow-up care due to her deteriorating health. Any surplus funds from the campaign were directed towards charitable contributions to further research in her memory. Despite the challenges she faced, Faye Fantarrow remained committed to her passion for writing, singing and performing. She once said, «Life very rarely goes to plan, but the plan was always to write, sing, and perform, and I've been lucky to be able to do that.»