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thestage.co.uk - Lyn Gardner - Lyn Gardner on support for theatre freelancers
Lyn Gardner on support for theatre freelancers
The Stage

Jun 29, 202607:05 by Lyn Gardner The Royal Court's David Byrne and Will Young have announced pay rises for all core creatives. Photo: David Jenson There are welcome signs of real support for freelancers, with funding, appointments and pay rises…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - Gold Fields: Where Long-Term Buyers Could Step In, A Gold-Industry Value (NYSE:GFI)
Gold Fields: Where Long-Term Buyers Could Step In, A Gold-Industry Value (NYSE:GFI)
Seeking Alpha

Gold Fields remains a 'Buy' despite a 35% decline and gold's 25% drawdown, with shares now in value territory. GFI's Q1 production rose 15% YoY to 633,000 ounces, but all-in sustaining costs increased 13% to $1,829/oz due to inflation and currency…

fastcompany.com - Sam Becker - Comcast continues to unwind one of the most earth-shattering media mergers in history
Comcast continues to unwind one of the most earth-shattering media mergers in history
Fast Company

It's an era of media consolidation—and decoupling. On Monday morning, Comcast Corporation announced plans to separate its media and technology businesses into two separate, publicly traded companies, spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. The…

cosmopolitan.com - Sophie Williams - Bomber Shirts Are the Summer Update to the Jacket Silhouette-Next's $45 Style Nails It
Bomber Shirts Are the Summer Update to the Jacket Silhouette-Next's $45 Style Nails It
Cosmopolitan

Back in fall, bomber jackets dominated the runways. It became one of the notable clothing trends we saw this year. From Louis Vuitton's fur-lined offerings to Miu Miu's fluffy collars, they were the staple wardrobe addition for the season. Now…

pcmag.com - Jason Cohen - How to Watch the MLB All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, and Futures Game
How to Watch the MLB All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, and Futures Game
PCMag

Every MLB season, fans get to follow their favorite players across an expansive 162-game marathon. However, unless you're able to tune in to every single game happening every day, you're likely to miss out on some of the best and brightest talent…

ign.com - Verity Townsend - Steam Hit Meccha Chameleon Was Made by Just 2 People in 2 Months - and Now It's Sold Over 10 Million Copies With Zero Marketing
Steam Hit Meccha Chameleon Was Made by Just 2 People in 2 Months - and Now It's Sold Over 10 Million Copies With Zero Marketing
IGN

Launching on June 10, Meccha Chameleon is a Japanese indie game that has exploded in popularity on Steam. In just 16 days, the game surpassed over 10 million sales. Over on X, one of the developers has spilled some surprising behind-the-scenes…

smh.com.au - Cherie Gilmour - I may be a pesky Pisces but this gets my cosmic goat: I was diagnosed by astrology
I may be a pesky Pisces but this gets my cosmic goat: I was diagnosed by astrology
The Sydney Morning Herald

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. I was recently venting a frustration to an acquaintance who abruptly said, “What's your star sign?” “Pisces,” I replied…

forbes.com - Frank Racioppi - Where To Go To Read About Podcasting
Where To Go To Read About Podcasting
Forbes

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) reaches an audience of approximately 7.7 million readers in the United States. Across its global digital platforms, the entertainment trade publication garners around 16.2 million unique monthly views and reaches up to…

forbes.com - Jasmine Browley - The 'Forced Founder' Question: Are Millennials Choosing Entrepreneurship Or Being Pushed Into It?
The 'Forced Founder' Question: Are Millennials Choosing Entrepreneurship Or Being Pushed Into It?
Forbes

The instinct is to sort every new founder into one of two boxes: they're chasing a dream (opportunity) or they're escaping a crisis (necessity). Raghavan doesn't think the data splits that cleanly, and he doesn't think the rest of us should either.

ign.com - Cade Onder - Extended Cut of Backrooms Hits Theaters Soon With Additional 15 Minutes of 'Theatrically Exclusive' Footage After the Credits
Extended Cut of Backrooms Hits Theaters Soon With Additional 15 Minutes of 'Theatrically Exclusive' Footage After the Credits
IGN

Backrooms is getting an extended cut very soon, and it's coming to theaters. Although it has yet to be formally announced by director Kane Parsons or A24 itself, multiple theater chains like AMC Theatres have begun posting listings for a new…

searchengineland.com - Stevy Liakopoulou - How to build a 120-minute weekly SEO workflow that gets results
How to build a 120-minute weekly SEO workflow that gets results
Search Engine Land

What happens to SEO when the same person owns paid campaigns, landing pages, reporting, email, social posts, sales requests, and last-minute website updates? The hard reality is that most small marketing teams know SEO can drive qualified demand…

digitalspy.com - Divya Soni - Love Island fans praise surprise return: 'Welcome back'
Love Island fans praise surprise return: 'Welcome back'
Digital Spy

Love Island kicked off its hugely-anticipated event tonight as Casa Amor finally reopened its doors. But fans were more interested to see the return of another icon on their screens. In tonight's episode, the Islanders prepared for their latest…

pressgazette.co.uk - Rob Waugh - Confusion and anger as publisher moves journalists to pay-per-click contracts
Confusion and anger as publisher moves journalists to pay-per-click contracts
Home Page - Press Gazette

Journalists at a leading popular culture publisher have reacted with “anger” and “confusion” to news their pay has become entirely dependent on the amount of traffic they personally drive. Valnet, a “digital media…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - DRAM: Why The AI Memory Trade Is Getting Too Hot (BATS:DRAM)
DRAM: Why The AI Memory Trade Is Getting Too Hot (BATS:DRAM)
Seeking Alpha

DRAM, the Roundhill Memory ETF, has surged since inception but now faces extreme volatility and technical correction, warranting a hold rating. DRAM's concentrated exposure to SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron amplifies risk, especially amid upcoming…

businessinsider.com - Aditi Bharade - I'm a stay-at-home mom of 2. My 4 side gigs help me pay off debt and stay sane.
I'm a stay-at-home mom of 2. My 4 side gigs help me pay off debt and stay sane.
Business Insider

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lana Ng, a 35-year-old stay-at-home mother based in Houston. It has been edited for length and clarity. I used to work as a marketing coordinator at a local hospital in Houston. I worked in a…

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