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nytimes.com - Thomas Drance - Canucks mailbag, part 1: Sportsnet 650, Elias Pettersson's future and more
Canucks mailbag, part 1: Sportsnet 650, Elias Pettersson's future and more
The New York Times

As we settle in for a long but potentially newsy Vancouver Canucks offseason, we opened the mailbag to submissions from the VIPs. As usual, the VIPs delivered. We received hundreds of questions from our subscribers, and we're so grateful to all of…

cosmopolitan.com - Jade Biggs - Short-sleeve blazers are a smart & stylish summer staple - this Zara buy looks ten times the high street price
Short-sleeve blazers are a smart & stylish summer staple - this Zara buy looks ten times the high street price
Cosmopolitan

We can all agree that one of the best things about summer is going on holiday. Nothing quite beats lounging by the pool, eating Caesar salad with a crisp Diet Coke in hand, and just soaking up the relaxing vibes. Unfortunately, holidays don't last…

eater.com - Francky Knapp - The Latest Gig Economy Hustle? Restaurant Line-Sitting
The Latest Gig Economy Hustle? Restaurant Line-Sitting
Eater

From coast to coast, folks are getting paid to wait in line for hours on end to secure dot cakes or Lucali pizza If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Francky Knapp is a staff writer at Eater…

cosmopolitan.com - Jade Biggs - Cheesecloth dresses are the ultimate warm-weather staple - shop the look with Next's £35 lightweight style
Cheesecloth dresses are the ultimate warm-weather staple - shop the look with Next's £35 lightweight style
Cosmopolitan

It's getting hot in here, and while we'd like to take off all our clothes, we don't quite think we'd get away with it at the office... or on the bus... or at the coffee shop. And so, the struggle of what to wear while the weather is so effin hot…

forbes.com - Matt Gardner - How The LEGO Group Has Turned Soccer Fandom Into Its Next Big Play
How The LEGO Group Has Turned Soccer Fandom Into Its Next Big Play
Forbes

LEGO's immortalization of soccer icons is its latest step to satisfy fandoms across entertainment, sport, and more. The LEGO Group's recent collaborations have underscored its growing focus on fandom. You could argue that football has been its most…

theverge.com - David Imel - I'm filling in at The Verge for 6 weeks. Ask me anything!
I'm filling in at The Verge for 6 weeks. Ask me anything!
The Verge

Come geek out with me about computational and analog photography, protocols, emoji, ambient computing, etc! Come geek out with me about computational and analog photography, protocols, emoji, ambient computing, etc! David Imel is a technology…

yahoo.com - Becky Robertson - Workers at GE Appliances say they love app-based gig work despite no benefits and lower pay
Workers at GE Appliances say they love app-based gig work despite no benefits and lower pay
Yahoo!

The US gig economy has recently expanded beyond the usual freelance creatives, contract IT personnel (1) and rideshare drivers to factory floors, where workers are praising the flexibility of the unorthodox — though some might argue, less…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - Corning: AI Partnerships Mounting, Making The 30% Plunge Buyable (NYSE:GLW)
Corning: AI Partnerships Mounting, Making The 30% Plunge Buyable (NYSE:GLW)
Seeking Alpha

Corning is rated a buy after a 30% drawdown, with technicals and fundamentals supporting a rebound opportunity. GLW's Q1 saw 18% core sales growth and 30% core EPS growth, led by Optical Communications and new Solar segment momentum. Major…

ign.com - Hannah Hoolihan - Crimson Desert on PS5 and Xbox Series X Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price Point So Far at Amazon - Score up to 20% off a Physical Copy
Crimson Desert on PS5 and Xbox Series X Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price Point So Far at Amazon - Score up to 20% off a Physical Copy
IGN

If the recent sad news of Sony ending physical disc production for new games releasing on PlayStation in 2028 has you looking to stock up on physical games now, Amazon has plenty of deals worth checking out. At the moment, the retailer even has a…

jacobin.com - AI Is Contributing to the Gigification of Work
AI Is Contributing to the Gigification of Work
Jacobin

“AI Code = Dumpster Fire ?” asks an advertisement wrapped around a set of pillars in New York's Penn Station. “We can help,” it answers. The ad is for CodeRabbit, a company whose software identifies and fixes bugs in…

rediff.com - Utkarsh Mishra - References to TVK, 'New India' muted in Vijay's Jana Nayagan
References to TVK, 'New India' muted in Vijay's Jana Nayagan
Rediff.com

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's highly anticipated film Jana Nayagan has faced significant hurdles with the Censor Board, which has mandated extensive modifications, including muting references to his political party 'TVK' and 'New…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - MUU: Why Micron's Plunge Is A Near-Term Buying Opportunity (NASDAQ:MUU)
MUU: Why Micron's Plunge Is A Near-Term Buying Opportunity (NASDAQ:MUU)
Seeking Alpha

Micron remains a 2026 winner despite a sharp post-earnings plunge, with a bullish outlook on the Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X ETF. MUU targets 200% of MU's daily performance; I see upside to $950–$1,000 if MU rebounds toward $1,150, contingent…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - IXC: Global Oil & Gas Stocks Aren't Upbeat On Higher Oil (Downgrade) (NYSEARCA:IXC)
IXC: Global Oil & Gas Stocks Aren't Upbeat On Higher Oil (Downgrade) (NYSEARCA:IXC)
Seeking Alpha

I downgrade iShares Global Energy ETF to 'Hold,' citing disappointing price action despite bullish geopolitical conditions. IXC's valuation remains attractive at a 10.3x P/E and a 1.0x PEG, with a high 3.1% yield. Concentration risk is notable…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Dead by Daylight, Control, and Other Games Are Helping Advertise Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Dead by Daylight, Control, and Other Games Are Helping Advertise Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
IGN

For whatever reason, a bunch of video game companies are helping advertise Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The social accounts for Control, Dead by Daylight, and various gaming hardware companies such as SteelSeries have had their accounts…

rediff.com - Senjo M R - Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' gets 'A' certificate, set for July 24 release
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' gets 'A' certificate, set for July 24 release
Rediff.com

Superstar C Joseph Vijay's much-awaited film 'Jana Nayagan' has finally received its 'A' certificate from the CBFC, paving the way for its July 24 release after overcoming significant legal and piracy challenges. C Joseph Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'…

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