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Polka dot is *the* pattern of the spring
Unless you've been living under a fashion rock, you'll know that polka dots are *the* pattern of the seaso n. The timeless design has been trending just in time for spring, appearing on everything from slinky drape tops to chocolate-brown balloon…
Amanda Holden's 'jaw-dropping' BBC show with Taskmaster stars has future confirmed
Amanda Holden's The Celebrity Inner Circle has been renewed for a second season. The BBC quiz show sees a contestant pair up with a celebrity, with the aim of making it all the way to the final round. But the big twist comes at the end as the two…
How one real estate investor is using the 1% rule to find cash-flowing properties
Before Atif Afzal buys an investment property, he runs a simple calculation: divide the projected monthly rent by the purchase price. 'If it's 1%, then it really makes sense for me to buy that property,' he told Business Insider. 'If it's 0.6% or…
Will there be more Hacks after season 5 finale? Bosses respond to reboot question
HBO's award-winning comedy Hacks is airing its fifth and final season this month, with the episodes set to premiere next week in the UK. But while fans will be disappointed to see the series come to an end, a reboot could be on the horizon.
Remote-work jobs that pay at LEAST $90,000
Fully remote work is no longer just a perk - it's fast becoming a gateway to six-figure careers. Even as companies like JPMorgan Chase, Amazon and Meta tighten in-office rules, arguing it helps employees work better, other employers are looking for…
The Pitt star Fiona Dourif lands next movie role in 'terrifying' psychological horror
The Pitt 's Fiona Dourif has landed a new role in the 'terrifying' psychological horror A Head Full of Ghosts. The actor will appear opposite previously announced star David Harbour, as the concerned parents of a disturbed 14-year-old girl. The…
If the Warriors make the playoffs, it might be Draymond Green's greatest feat yet
Draymond Green smiled before he answered the question. It was a smile that simultaneously acknowledged possibility and improbability. Expressed confidence and expertise while underscoring the potential for discombobulation. The Golden State…
Mark Hamill breaks silence on major Star Wars shake-up following surprise exit
Star Wars legend Mark Hamill has addressed the franchise's major shake-up, following Kathleen Kennedy's recent exit. The long-serving president of Lucasfilm announced her departure from the production company this January, after 14 years at the…
They Were Once Essential to So Many Writers. Now They're Quietly Vanishing Across the Internet.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. My T-shirt was already clinging to me like I'd entered a wet T-shirt contest when I spotted him across the street. I'd…
XES: Oil Service Stocks Turn Pricey, Why Its Time To Take Profits (NYSEARCA:XES)
Downgrade State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equip & Serv ETF to Hold after a 40% total return since December 2024. XES now trades above 25x earnings, with a PEG ratio over 2x, making valuation unattractive for a cyclical ETF. Momentum and technicals…
The Thrift Store Section Designers ALWAYS Head to First
When you get to a thrift store as soon as it opens, you can't deny the adrenaline rush you feel as fellow shoppers grab their carts and start browsing alongside you. Fresh finds have just been stocked, and you want to snag those goodies before…
'It Was Getting Damaged and Broken Apart' - Pete Hines Says Bethesda Is Part of Something That Is Not 'Authentic' or 'Genuine'
Former Bethesda Softworks marketing lead Pete Hines has opened up about how he saw the Fallout publisher get 'damaged and broken apart' before announcing his retirement in 2023. The now-retired gaming industry veteran touched on why he chose to…
MasterChef Australia's Olaolu on finding love and embracing his roots in a new country
MasterChef Australia's judges' auditions are back! In the MasterChef season premiere 40 cooks compete in high-pressure rounds to win one of the 24 aprons. It's intense. Before Olaolu Olorunnimbe started his MasterChef journey, he had already faced…
Avatar Aang Movie Footage Seems to Have Leaked Months Ahead of Paramount+ Premiere
UPDATE April 12, 2026: The Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender leaks shared by @ImStillDissin have been removed from X after the original post alone garnered more than 100,000 likes. In their place is text that says, 'This media has been disabled in…
Ditch the Doomscrolling: How an App and a Couple NFC Tags Keep Me Off My Phone
How much more do you think you could get done in a day if you just blocked Instagram, TikTok, or Bluesky? Your phone's built-in screen-time tools help, but a physical lock would be even better. That's the pitch behind viral devices like Brick…
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