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If you have access to the internet, you have access to millions of recipes. From the VegNews database to TikTok, the online world has no shortage of delicious recipes from talented creators. However, despite this, research suggests that vegan cookbooks are still a kitchen must-have. If you’re looking to add to your collection, or perhaps a gift for a loved one over the holiday season, check out some of our top picks from 2024 below. Jump to the cookbooks Is there still a market for cookbooks? According to Marketplace, sales of cookbooks usually hit the 20 million mark every year. This is likely for a few reasons, but one of the biggest is that many people like to have an opportunity to put their phone down and unplug from the digital world when they’re cooking. Cookbooks are also a much-loved collector’s item. Pexels RELATED: The 12 Essential Plant-Forward Mediterranean Cookbooks, From ‘Veganistan’ to ‘Italian Cooking With Nonna’ “I think of a cookbook as like an album,” food writer Paula Forbes told Marketplace . “The individual recipes on blogs and things, those are singles. But when you have the cookbook, you have an album, and if you like one of the songs on the album, you’re probably going to like another song on the album.” 12 of the best vegan cookbook releases from 2024 Every year, the cookbook market is flooded with new titles, and increasingly, many of them are totally vegan. As the list below demonstrates, this year has been no different. In no particular order, here are some of the best vegan cookbooks of the year. BECOME A VEGNEWS VIP : Get exclusive product deals, freebies, and perks galore! 1 Vegan Mob: Vegan BBQ and Soul Food Back in February, chef Toriano Gordon released his first cookbook under the same name as his beloved Bay Area eatery, Vegan Mob. If you love hearty comfort classics, like lasagna, burgers, waffles, and sweet potato pie, you’ll love everything this cookbook has to offer. One reviewer on Amazon described the dishes as “Southern adjacent with a California flair,” while another praised “the beautiful layout, art, and photography.” Find it here 2 I Love You: Recipes from the Heart Pamela Anderson puts her heart and soul into everything she does, and this cookbook—released in October and aptly titled I Love You — is no different. Not only is it filled with delicious, delicate recipes, many of which are inspired by the actor’s life in France, but it’s also visually stunning, too. Described by Drew Barrymore as “the most beautiful cookbook I have ever seen,” it’s perfect for displaying front and center on your kitchen shelves. Find it here 3 Plantas: Modern Vegan Recipes for Traditional Mexican Cooking Learn how to make authentic, vibrant, traditional Mexican recipes—including salsa, carnitas tacos, ceviche tostadas, and much more—using only plant-based ingredients with this debut cookbook from recipe creator Alexa Soto, which hit the shelves back in August. “I love being able to still enjoy all of the meals I grew up with,” raves one Amazon reviewer . James Beard Award-winning author Jorge Gaviria also has serious praise for Soto’s dishes. “I may still be a card-carrying carnivore, sure, but I now find myself craving dishes like her mole negro with roasted oyster mushroom s even more than my beloved carne asada,” he said. Find it here 4 Cooking With Nonna Traditional Italian recipes are often filled with cream, meat, and cheese, but in Cooking With Nonna , which was first released in August, content creator Giuseppe Federici teams up with his grandmother to show you how to make delicious, authentic Italian dishes using only plants. You’ll learn how to perfect everything from spaghetti to nduja to tiramisu. One heartfelt Amazon review reads: “I’m not one for following recipes or buying recipe books but I’m so, so glad I did. Made Nonna’s sugo the same day I received the book and omg it tastes exactly as I remember my Nonna’s did.” Find it here 5 Big Vegan Flavor Fans of the blog Rainbow Plant Life will love Big Vegan Flavor, released in September, which beautifully translates recipe creator Nisha Vora’s love of vibrant plant-based cooking onto the physical page. There are more than 150 recipes in the book, guiding you through how to perfect everything from “adult grilled cheese” to shawarma flatbreads to diner-style waffles. One Amazon reviewer praised Vora’s “attention to detail” on “specific ingredients, substitutions, and excellent cross-references,” while another said it was “beautifully written and produced.” Find it here 6 Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking Joe Yonan is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, so you can trust that this cookbook, released in September, is not only packed with impressive, creative recipes, but it’s also engaging, thorough, and educational, too. “Forget searching on the internet,” says cookbook author and vegan entrepreneur Miyoko Schinner. “Whatever recipe you’re looking for—or don’t even know you’re looking for—you can find a better version in Joe Yonan’s tome, Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking .” She added: “No corner of the world was left unexplored in this multicultural celebration of just great food. Could this book possibly be the last word on plant-based cuisine?” Find it here 7 A-Gong’s Table: Vegan Recipes from a Taiwanese Home Similar to Federici, plant-based chef and content creator George Lee pays homage to his grandfather in this thoughtful and poignant cookbook, which is filled with delicious recipes and mesmerizing photography of Taiwan from Laurent Hsia. Lee’s grandfather is no longer alive, but the book is a love letter to him and to Taiwan, as recipe developer Hannah Che observes in her review. “This is a beautiful love letter to Taiwan,” she says, “and a quietly uncompromising work of documentation.” Katy Hui-wen, who co-wrote A Culinary History of Taipei: Beyond Pork and Ponlai, adds: “For a young author, this enticing story—centered on his stern yet beloved grandfather—is an astonishingly accomplished exploration of flavors, ingredients, and traditions.” Find it here 8 PlantYou: Scrappy Cooking Carleigh Bodrug is a pro at helping people make the most of their money and their ingredients without creating excessive amounts of waste. This cookbook, released in April, is no different. Inspired by her Scrappy Cooking social media series, it contains over 150 vegan recipes—including coffee ground granola and oat pulp blondies—showing you how to get the best out of your pantry. “I have so many plant-based cookbooks and love many of them but some of them don’t get used much because of unusual ingredients and time-consuming steps,” reads one Amazon review . “This Scrappy Cooking is delightfully the opposite.” Find it here 9 The Vibrant Hong Kong Table From breakfast to family-style dinners to delicious late-night snacks, Christine Wong’s cookbook, released in September, will walk you through how to make delicious vegan recipes inspired by her upbringing in Hong Kong. “Fresh, seasonal, and exciting, the cuisine of Hong Kong is deliciously multi-faceted. Now, Christine Wong gives it a thoughtful, modern twist with wholesome, plant-based ingredients,” says James Beard Award-winning writer Cathy Erway. “ This is a fantastic reference for the food historian as well as the conscientious eater.” Find it here 10 Sesame, Soy, Spice In this cookbook, which hit the shelves back in March, Remy Morimoto Park brings together international and “Asian-ish” cuisine to create a variety of super comforting, super nutritious recipes that you’ll want to make on repeat. Expect to perfect everything from spicy peanut ramen to smoky maple tempeh bacon to sesame bark chocolate. Recipe developer and New York Times best-selling author Joanne Lee Molinaro says Sesame, Soy, Spice “gives readers an intimate look into how food can connect us to our past, our future, and most importantly, each other.” Find it here 11 The Vegan Ice Cream Bible If you love ice cream, this book, released in September, is an absolute must for your collection. Created by entrepreneur and vegan ice cream expert Lucy Allary, you’ll learn how to make your favorite frozen dessert using ingredients like coconut, salted pretzels, turmeric, walnuts, coffee, balsamic vinegar, and so much more. “I am absolutely blown away by the quantity and quality of the recipes in this book,” praises one reviewer on Amazon. Find it here 12 Island Vegan The year isn’t over yet, and that means we still have new vegan cookbook titles to look forward to. Lloyd Rose’s Island Vegan is set to hit the shelves in December, and it’s packed with 75 ultra-flavorful, unique, and innovative dishes inspired by the islands of the Caribbean. The pages are packed with stunning imagery and recipes for everything from vegan salt fish to sweet plantains to piña colada ice cream. 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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski took questions from reporters on Friday regarding hosting Dolphins, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Dustin Hopkins, and more. Below is the transcript as provided by the Browns media relations department: More Cleveland Browns coverage Myles Garrett still working through Browns offseason plans and Dustin Hopkins will kick: Berea Report (Video) Browns restructure Deshaun Watson’s contract to ensure he’ll be here through at least ‘26; provides cap flexibility once it expires A look back at our favorite Browns photos from 2024 Week 17 NFL Preview: Find everything you need to know with our Week 17 NFL preview. Opening Statement: “Okay, great challenge this week. Unique challenge this week with this group; the things that they do on the offensive side of the ball with the pre-snap motion and the speed. Defensively, I think they do a great job in a variety of ways, but they are big and long up front with great length. They’ve got great movement, a bunch of different things they can throw at you. It’s a good special teams group, coached really well. So, a group that certainly we respect and then we have to go play our best brand of football to go find a way to win in front of our fans. We’re excited for the opportunity to go play one last time down there on the lake in front of our fans. But with that, I’ll take any questions.” Was Ogbo (Okoronkwo) hurt against the (Cincinnati) Bengals? “Yes.” With Jameis (Winston) as questionable, if he’s okay will he be the number two? “Yes. If he’s okay, yeah. Still working through that.” Who will be your kicker Sunday? “Dustin (Hopkins).” Why go with him after giving him the week off when you had the practice squad kicker a couple weeks ago? “Yeah, I think regardless of if we have a practice squad kicker on the roster or not, really just he’s our kicker. Like I’ve told you guys, he’s going to continue to work through this like he does, like any player works through technique things. He’s working very hard, and he kicked it really well today. I expect him to kick it really well on Sunday.” With the three guys who are out, will you have to use IR to bring anybody up? “I don’t believe so.” With Dustin, it seemed like the bye week, with him sitting out, you thought that he was pretty confident that he was going to get back to form and just didn’t happen. “I think with any position, doesn’t matter if it’s kicker, if it’s offensive line, linebacker, you’re constantly working on your technique. That’s no different here with a veteran that working on his craft, getting that swing grooved. Obviously, it didn’t hit the ball how he wanted to the other day, but he continues to work at it and like I told him, we’ll support him, and we’ll work through it together.” I know he doesn’t have a game status, but how did Dorian (Thompson-Robinson) come through with the calf and everything and how has he looked the last three days? “Yeah, has looked good.” We don’t always see this kind of patience with kickers. So where does your, obviously he had that great year last year so that’s probably part of it, but where does that belief in Dustin come from? “Yeah, demonstrated ability. He’s a veteran. I’ve seen him do it for us, I’ve seen him do it in his career. Like a lot of kickers, sometimes you got to go through it a little bit but doesn’t change how hard he’s working to get through this. But, yeah, veteran guy who’s seen a lot in his career.” What can you guys do this week to kind of make Dorian’s life a little easier so he can get into the flow of the game a little faster than he did last week? “Yeah, I think it’s more incumbent on the team to start fast. Obviously, that helps your quarterback when you can put some points on the board early in a game and not put yourself in a hole early. I think that certainly contributes to how you play as an offense.” He’s really got the ability to pull it and go on those RPOs. What did you think of his decisions on that last week and what does that give you guys going forward? “Yeah, it’s a real threat when you have that quarterback back there. Kevin Rogers, our coach here, always says when the quarterback hands it off, that’s now 11-on-10 if you don’t have a real viable guy. With Dorian, it’s really an 11-on-11 football, they have to account for him, really, in all those run schemes. And that’s like a lot of quarterbacks in this league. I think you’re seeing guys that are very viable threats in the run game, and it certainly contributes to run game success.” I know you’re on this year, and Joel (Bitonio) said he’s not thinking about next year, but regardless of what happens, what has he just meant to this building to you these last five years? “Yeah, obviously I wasn’t here for the beginning part of his career, but just seeing him these last five seasons, first of all, I’ll talk about the person first. Just an amazing person, a guy I rely on a ton when talking about things that have to do with this football team. And just the way he leads, I’m always leaning on him. The player, looks like a Hall of Fame career to me. I’m hoping he’s these not his last few games. I think he’s got a lot left in the tank, and I say that just this is a really, really good football player and I’ve seen some really good ones. He’s right up there.” Is he like Steve Hutchinson or were they different players? “They’re different players. Steve was much more of the gap scheme, downhill ‘mauler.’ And I think Joel’s just so athletic, the things that he’s been able to do over the course of his career. He never gets in a bad spot. He’s always moving his guy and has recoverability to get to the second level. But he’s an incredible athlete.” Tua (Tagovailoa) is one of the better quarterbacks in the league against pressure. What do you see when you watch him on film in terms of that helps him kind of handle the pressure? “I’d say the ball comes out so fast. I think that’s what helps the pressure. You can blitz him and sometimes you get there, sometimes that ball’s whistling out of there because that’s just how fast they play. And he makes really, really quick decisions, and he has a very, very quick release.” How much pressure does that put on your secondary when he’s getting it out so fast and there isn’t a lot of time to send that pressure? “Yeah, I think certainly this scheme puts pressure on every part of your defense. It’s not just the secondary. I think everybody contributes to trying to slow this group down. I think they do a great job getting the ball in the perimeter in a variety of ways, run game, screen game, you name it. Then they do a really good job working the middle of the field as well.” Where was Ced (Cedric Tillman) at in the protocol and does it at this point, since he’s out this game, make sense just to shut him down for the rest of the year? “I’m not going there. I’m really just focused on where he is right now and he’s continuing to progress.” How do you coach up Dorian to still be aggressive and use all of his skills, but also try to stay interception free this game? “Sure, I mean, I think it goes back to, Mary Kay (Cabot), being smart and aggressive. You don’t want to just be conservative for the sake of being conservative. But you have to understand how important the ball is in these games; how important possession is in these games. So still continue to play his style, make sure he’s doing everything in his power to move the football for our football team and score points, but at the same time not letting them get their hands on it.” Without Dave (David Njoku) and Ced, who do you need to step up for Dorian in this game? “I think it’s always a group effort in that regard, Mary Kay (Cabot). I think we really trust our group. We trust the receivers; we trust the tight ends that we have up. We got a good group of running backs up, so the quarterback has to deliver the ball based on what the coverage is dictating, and we trust the guys that the ball is going to.” Kevin, I saw that Mike (McDaniel) said that Anthony Walker’s not going to play Sunday. For you, obviously, knowing Anthony from this time of year, disappointing not to get to... “Is he injured? I didn’t know that.” He’s hurt. “Got it. Okay, a guy I think very highly of. I’m regretting letting him sit in all those quarterback meetings over the years. He’s popped in there and sat in there for many meetings, and I’m regretting that fact. But he’s one of my favorites. Just a quintessential pro. He’s the guy in the middle of the defense, he’s the guy in the middle of the locker room, just at the center of everything. I think he’s made plays when he’s out there on the football field, but just the impact that he has in the building has been pretty incredible.” When guys are like that, Kevin, I mean, I understand he’s a son of a coach. Are they generally always that way, or do guys kind of, as they get in a pro routine, do they kind of grow into that? “I think the son of a coach certainly has a lot to do with it, and Anthony has talked a lot about that, but he’s a gym rat. He loves the game. And again, just his thirst for knowledge, you can ask quarterbacks, he would pop in there and sit in there and just listen. Not really ask questions, but just hear what was being talked about. He’s a cerebral player. You so often hear quarterbacks being talked about being cerebral. When you’re the middle linebacker and you’re in the nerve center, you have to be cerebral, and he certainly is.” Football Insider newsletter free trial: Take a minute and sign up for a free trial of our Football Insider newsletter, featuring exclusive content from cleveland.com's Browns reporters.
Analysts' ratings for Primerica PRI over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 4 analysts. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 0 1 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 1 0 0 Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $320.5, along with a high estimate of $345.00 and a low estimate of $283.00. This current average reflects an increase of 4.4% from the previous average price target of $307.00. Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look A clear picture of Primerica's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Andrew Kligerman TD Cowen Raises Buy $345.00 $314.00 Mark Hughes Truist Securities Raises Buy $340.00 $300.00 Andrew Kligerman TD Cowen Announces Buy $314.00 - John Barnidge Piper Sandler Announces Neutral $283.00 - Key Insights: Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Primerica. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company. Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Primerica compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Primerica's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations. Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Primerica's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Primerica analyst ratings. Delving into Primerica's Background Primerica Inc is a provider of financial services to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. The company offers life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, and other financial products, distributed on behalf of third parties. Primerica has three main subsidiaries: Primerica Financial Services, a marketing company; Primerica Life Insurance Company, a principal life insurance underwriting entity; and PFS Investments, which offers investment and savings products, brokerage services, and registered investment advisory. It has four segments Term Life Insurance; Investment and Savings Products; Senior Health; and Corporate and Other Distributed Products. Geogriphically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the US. A Deep Dive into Primerica's Financials Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale. Revenue Growth: Primerica's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 10.99% . This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers. Net Margin: Primerica's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 21.14%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management. Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 8.05%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital. Return on Assets (ROA): Primerica's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.11% , the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance. Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02 , Primerica faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain. The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are. Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update. Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights. Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now? Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. Click here to stay ahead of the market . This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.One of my top shows of 2024 actually premiered in 2021. That’s because it took a couple of years for the Australian series “The Newsreader” to make its way Stateside. Alas, it was only legal to stream in the U.S. for a handful of weeks in September and then — pffft! — it was gone before most people had even heard of it. Well, I have great news. The show is available once again, this time via Sundance Now (accessible through the AMC+ streaming platform), which has licensed the first season. It stars Anna Torv (“Fringe”) and Sam Reid (“Interview with the Vampire”) as TV reporters in Melbourne, circa 1986. At the outset, Reid’s character exudes big loser energy, which is such an amusing contrast to his work as Lestat. The show is unexpectedly funny and terrifically Machiavellian in its portrayal of small-time office politics, and I’m thrilled audiences in the U.S. will get another shot at watching it. Overall, 2024 offered a modestly better lineup than usual, but I’m not sure it felt that way. Too often the good stuff got drowned out by Hollywood’s pointless and endless pursuit of rebooting intellectual property (no thank you, Apple’s “Presumed Innocent”) and tendency to stretch a perfectly fine two-hour movie premise into a saggy multipart series (“Presumed Innocent” again!). There were plenty of shows I liked that didn’t make this year’s list, including ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” and CBS’ ”Ghosts” (it’s heartening to see the network sitcom format still thriving in the streaming era), as well as Netflix’s “A Man on the Inside” (Ted Danson’s charisma selling an unlikely premise) and Hulu’s “Interior Chinatown” (a high-concept parody of racial stereotypes and cop show tropes, even if it couldn’t sustain the idea over 10 episodes). Maybe it just felt like we were having more fun this year, with Netflix’s “The Perfect Couple” (Nicole Kidman leading a traditional manor house mystery reinterpreted with an American sensibility) and Hulu’s “Rivals” (the horniest show of 2024, delivered with a wink in the English countryside). I liked what I saw of Showtime’s espionage thriller “The Agency” (although the bulk of episodes were unavailable as of this writing). The deluge of remakes tends to make me cringe, but this year also saw a redo of Patricia Highsmith’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley” on Netflix that was far classier than most of what’s available on the streamer. Starring Andrew Scott, I found it cool to the touch, but the imagery stayed with me. Shot in black and white, it has an indelible visual language courtesy of director of photography Robert Elswit, whether capturing a crisp white business card against the worn grain wood of a bar top, or winding stairways that alternately suggest a yawning void or a trap. As always, if you missed any of these shows when they originally premiered — the aforementioned titles or the Top 10 listed below — they are all available to stream. Top 10 streaming and TV shows of 2024, in alphabetical order: “Couples Therapy” (Showtime) The least cynical reality show on television remains as absorbing as ever in Season 4, thanks to the probing questions and insights from the show’s resident therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik. Everything is so charged. And yet the show has a soothing effect, predicated on the idea that human behavior (and misery) isn’t mysterious or unchangeable. There’s something so optimistic in that outlook. Whether or not you relate to the people featured on “Couples Therapy” — or even like them as individuals — doesn’t matter as much as Guralnik’s reassuring presence. “Diarra From Detroit” (BET+) Created by and starring Diarra Kilpatrick, the eight-episode series defies categorization in all the right ways. Part missing-person mystery, part comedy about a school teacher coming to grips with her impending divorce, and part drama about long-buried secrets, it has tremendous style right from the start — sardonic, knowing and self-deprecating. The answers to the central mystery may not pack a satisfying punch by the end, but the road there is as entertaining and absorbing as they come. We need more shows like this. “English Teacher” (FX) A comedy created by and starring Brian Jordan Alvarez (of the antic YouTube series “The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo”), the show has a sensibility all its own, despite a handful of misinformed people on social media calling it a ripoff of “Abbott Elementary.” There’s room enough in the TV landscape for more than one sitcom with a school setting and “English Teacher” has a wonderfully gimlet-eyed point of view of modern high school life. I’m amused that so much of its musical score is Gen-X coded, because that neither applies to Alvarez (a millennial) nor the fictional students he teaches. So why does the show feature everything from Laura Branigan’s “Gloria” to Exposé’s “Point of No Return”? The ’80s were awash in teen stories and maybe the show is using music from that era to invoke all those tropes in order to better subvert them. It’s a compelling idea! It’s streaming on Hulu and worth checking out if you haven’t already. “Fifteen-Love” (Sundance Now) A one-time tennis phenom accuses her former coach of coercing her into a sexual relationship in this British thriller. The intimacy between a coach and athlete often goes unexplored, in real-life or fictional contexts and that’s what the show interrogates: When does it go over the line? It’s smart, endlessly watchable and the kind of series that would likely find a larger audience were it available on a more popular streamer. “Hacks” (Max) There’s real tenderness in this show. Real cruelty, too. It’s a potent combination and the show’s third and strongest season won it an Emmy for best comedy. Jean Smart’s aging comic still looking for industry validation and Hannah Einbinder’s needy Gen-Z writer are trapped in an endless cycle of building trust that inevitably gives way to betrayal. Hollywood in a nutshell! “Hacks” is doing variations on this theme every season, but doing it in interesting ways. Nobody self-sabotages their way to success like these two. “Interview with the Vampire” (AMC) I was skeptical about the show when it premiered in 2022. Vampire stories don’t interest me. And the 1994 movie adaptation starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt wasn’t a persuasive argument to the contrary. But great television is great television and nothing at the moment is better than this show. It was ignored by Emmy voters in its initial outing but let’s hope Season 2 gets the recognition it deserves. Under showrunner Rolin Jones, the adaptation of Anne Rice’s novels is richly written, thrillingly inhabited by its cast and so effortlessly funny with a framing device — the interview of the title — that is thick with intrigue and sly comedy. I wouldn’t categorize the series as horror. It’s not scary. But it is tonally self-assured and richly made, rarely focused on the hunt for dinner but on something far more interesting: The melodrama of vampire existence, with its combination of boredom and lust and tragedy and zingers. Already renewed for Season 3, it has an incredible cast (a thrilling late-career boost for Eric Bogosian) and is well worth catching up with if you haven’t already. “Nobody Wants This” (Netflix) It’s been too long since the pleasures of banter fueled a romantic comedy in the spirit of “When Harry Met Sally.” But it’s all over the place in “Nobody Wants This,” one of the best shows on Netflix in recent memory. Renewed for a second season, it stars Kristen Bell as a humorously caustic podcaster and Adam Brody as the cute and emotionally intelligent rabbi she falls for. On the downside, the show has some terrible notions about Jewish women that play into controlling and emasculating stereotypes. You hate to see it in such an otherwise sparkling comedy, because overall Bell and Brody have an easy touch that gives the comedy real buoyancy. “Nolly” (PBS Masterpiece) I suspect few people saw this three-part series on PBS Masterpiece, but it features a terrific performance by Helena Bonham Carter playing the real-life, longtime British soap star Noele “Nolly” Gordon, who was unceremoniously sacked in 1981. She’s the kind of larger-than-life showbiz figure who is a bit ridiculous, a bit imperious, but also so much fun. The final stretch of her career is brought to life by Carter and this homage — to both the soap she starred in and the way she carried it on her back — is from Russell T. Davies (best known for the “Doctor Who” revival). For U.S. viewers unfamiliar with the show or Gordon, Carter’s performance has the benefit of not competing with a memory as it reanimates a slice of British pop culture history from the analog era. “Shōgun” (FX) The year is 1600 and a stubborn British seaman piloting a Dutch ship washes ashore in Japan. That’s our entry point to this gorgeously shot story of power games and political maneuvering among feudal enemies. Adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 novel by the married team of Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, it is filled with Emmy-winning performances (for Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada; the series itself also won best drama) and unlike something like HBO’s far clunkier “House of the Dragon,” which tackles similar themes, this feels like the rare show created by, and for, adults. “Slow Horses” (Apple TV+) The misfits and losers of Britain’s MI5 counterintelligence agency — collectively known as the slow horses, a sneering nickname that speaks to their perceived uselessness — remain as restless as ever in this adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slough House spy novels. As a series, “Slow Horses” doesn’t offer tightly plotted clockwork spy stories; think too deeply about any of the details and the whole thing threatens to fall apart. But on a scene-by-scene basis, the writing is a winning combination of wry and tension-filled, and the cumulative effect is wonderfully entertaining. Spies have to deal with petty office politics like everyone else! It’s also one of the few shows that has avoided the dreaded one- or two-year delay between seasons, which has become standard on streaming. Instead, it provides the kind of reliability — of its characters but also its storytelling intent — that has become increasingly rare.Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Mobileye Global MBLY , and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MBLY usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for Mobileye Global. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 58% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $70,339, and 10 are calls, amounting to $538,719. Predicted Price Range Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $17.0 to $22.0 for Mobileye Global over the last 3 months. Insights into Volume & Open Interest Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Mobileye Global's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Mobileye Global's significant trades, within a strike price range of $17.0 to $22.0, over the past month. Mobileye Global 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot Largest Options Trades Observed: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume MBLY CALL SWEEP BULLISH 05/16/25 $5.2 $5.1 $5.2 $17.00 $91.8K 2.6K 178 MBLY CALL TRADE BEARISH 01/17/25 $1.55 $1.3 $1.4 $20.00 $91.2K 11.2K 735 MBLY CALL TRADE BULLISH 02/21/25 $2.85 $2.8 $2.85 $20.00 $82.6K 9.0K 6.4K MBLY CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/03/25 $2.7 $2.65 $2.65 $17.00 $69.1K 230 675 MBLY CALL SWEEP BULLISH 02/21/25 $2.5 $2.4 $2.49 $20.00 $44.8K 9.0K 882 About Mobileye Global Mobileye Global Inc engages in the development and deployment of ADAS and autonomous driving technologies and solutions. It is building a portfolio of end-to-end ADAS and autonomous driving solutions to provide the capabilities needed for the future of autonomous driving, leveraging a comprehensive suite of purpose-built software and hardware technologies. Mobileye is the Company's only reportable operating segment. Its solutions comprise Driver Assist, Cloud-Enhanced Driver Assist, Mobileye SuperVision Lite, Mobileye SuperVision, Mobileye Chauffeur, Mobileye Drive, Self-Driving System & Vehicles. It also provides data services to Expedite Maintenance Operations with AI-Powered Road Survey Technology. Having examined the options trading patterns of Mobileye Global, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance Where Is Mobileye Global Standing Right Now? Currently trading with a volume of 3,623,808, the MBLY's price is up by 2.57%, now at $19.97. RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought. Anticipated earnings release is in 27 days. Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days? 20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. Click here for access . 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Editor ’ s note : Besides following tech developments, our author is a musical composer (Juilliard-trained). He has provided a musical composition for you to listen to while reading this column. This piece is called “Just the Bassics.” Emergent technology refers to innovations or technological advancements that are either in the early stages of development or have recently become viable but have not yet reached widespread adoption or maturity. These technologies often arise from breakthroughs in research or the convergence of existing technologies and, once fully realized, have the potential to significantly impact industries, economies, or societies. Emergent technologies are characterized by novelty; they represent new concepts or applications that have yet to be widely implemented. They have disruptive potential, often capable of fundamentally changing systems, processes, or market dynamics. As research progresses, these technologies may evolve rapidly, potentially creating new industries or transforming existing ones. However, due to their novelty, their long-term implications, scalability, and societal impact remain uncertain, with risks and rewards still being assessed. Examples of emergent technologies include quantum computing, blockchain, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and 5G networks. All show significant promise but are still evolving. Let’s explore one of them—quantum computing—in more detail. Though quantum computing is still in its infancy, its disruptive potential makes it a prime example of emergent technology. Quantum computing is a technological breakthrough that promises to revolutionize how we solve complex problems. Unlike traditional computers that use binary bits (0s and 1s) to process information, quantum computers harness the unique properties of quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement, to process vast amounts of data simultaneously. The key difference between quantum computing and classical computing lies in using quantum bits or qubits. While classical bits can only represent a state of either 0 or 1, qubits can exist in multiple states simultaneously due to superposition. This ability to represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously allows quantum computers to perform many calculations in parallel, offering enormous processing power. Additionally, quantum entanglement enables entangled qubits to influence each other instantaneously, no matter the distance between them. This can dramatically speed up computations by making certain types of calculations exponentially faster than classical computers. The implications of quantum computing are profound, with the potential to transform multiple industries. One of the most notable applications is in cryptography. Current encryption methods, which protect sensitive data across the internet, rely on the computational difficulty of factoring large numbers. Quantum computers, with their superior processing power, could break this encryption, rendering traditional cybersecurity methods obsolete. This has led to significant research in quantum-resistant encryption to secure data in the quantum age. In pharmaceutical research, quantum computers could simulate molecular structures with far more accuracy than classical computers, potentially speeding up the process of discovering new drugs and treatments for diseases. In the realms of logistics, transportation and artificial intelligence that are currently too complex for classical systems to handle effectively, quantum computers could play a pivotal role. Furthermore, quantum computers could revolutionize material science, allowing for the development of new materials with unique properties that could have broad applications in energy, electronics, and beyond. Despite its immense promise, quantum computing is still in its developmental stages. Quantum systems are delicate and prone to errors due to interference from their surroundings, which can disrupt the quantum state of qubits. As a result, researchers are working on developing quantum error correction methods to ensure stable, reliable computations. The scalability of quantum computers remains another challenge. While we have seen significant progress with companies like Google and IBM demonstrating small-scale quantum computers, building large-scale systems that can solve real-world problems is still a distant goal. Additionally, quantum computers currently require extremely cold environments to operate, which adds complexity to their development and application. The rapid pace of research and innovation in quantum computing means that we are likely to see significant breakthroughs in the coming years. As these systems evolve, they have the potential to solve problems that were once thought impossible, opening up new frontiers in science, technology, and industry. The transition from theoretical concepts to practical, scalable quantum computers is one of the most exciting challenges facing researchers today. Quantum computing is undoubtedly an emergent technology—one that is still evolving but holds the potential to change the world. While the full extent of its capabilities remains to be seen, it will clearly play a central role in shaping the future of technology and innovation. How soon will that be? We’ll explore that question in next week’s column.
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Japanese boy band ONE OR EIGHT chatted about their new music, which includes their single “KAWASAKI” with Big Sean. An eight-member boy group, ONE OR EIGHT features such Japanese band members as MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA and YUGA. The group’s name ONE OR EIGHT is a reference to a Japanese phrase that means “All or Nothing.” On their new song “KAWASAKI,” TSUBASA remarked, “Before our debut, we had the opportunity to perform in Los Angeles. Big Sean was there at the performance, and we got the chance to talk with him. When we heard that we’d be collaborating with him on ‘KAWASAKI,’ we were honestly super surprised and honored!” On working with Big Sean, TAKERU stated, “We’re so excited to have had the chance to create this music video with Big Sean, a true legend in the hip-hop scene. We were definitely a bit nervous at first, but his down-to-earth, friendly vibe instantly put us at ease, and the whole shoot ended up going so smoothly.” TAKERU continued, “When the cameras started rolling, he completely transformed—his cool presence, his movements, and his expressions during the performance were just on another level.” “Watching him from behind the scenes, we couldn’t help but think, ‘This is what it means to be a global star.’ It was such a surreal experience, like being in a dream the entire time,” TAKERU added. On their music and songwriting inspirations, NEO said, “Reading novels and watching movies are definitely a huge part of my artistic inspiration. I tend to write down phrases and concepts that I find interesting and try to incorporate them in my craft.” “Besides this, I also try to perceive the events and emotions I go through everyday from different perspectives and sizes. This keeps my creative antennas sharp and keeps me inspired regardless of a tight schedule,” NEO added. On being a part of the digital age, where streaming, technology and social media are so prevalent, REIA said, “In this day and age, we can share information about ONE OR EIGHT with our fans much faster.” “I think the speed of information is a major advantage of living in the digital age,” REIA acknowledged. For young and aspiring artists, MIZUKI said, “I would advise having a strong determination to achieve your goals!” “Personally, before our debut, even when my friends were out having fun, I knew that what I needed most was to practice. Instead of giving in to the temptations to go out or take a break, I kept working hard step by step, and in the end, I was able to be chosen as a debut member,” MIZUKI elaborated. “That’s why I truly believe that having a strong determination is essential for reaching your goals,” MIZUKI added. SOUMA listed the late but great Michael Jackson as his dream collaboration choice in music. “My role model is Michael Jackson. I dream of one day being able to collaborate with his music!” SOUMA exclaimed. Regarding his definition of the word success, RYOTA shared, “The word ‘success’ doesn’t exist in my vocabulary. Success often feels like it implies reaching a goal or an endpoint, but to me, there’s no such thing as a final goal. If you reach the goal, there’s nothing beyond it.” “I believe in always striving one step ahead of any goal. Success isn’t something I’d define for myself – I think it’s something others recognize and express,” RYOTA explained. For their fans and supporters, YUGA remarked about “KAWASAKI,” “I hope you all get a chance to listen to ‘KAWASAKI’ with Big Sean and enjoy the music video!” “We want our fans to know that we will continue working hard and won’t slow down, like a KAWASAKI bike,” YUGA concluded. “KAWASAKI” is available on digital service providers by clicking here . To learn more about ONE OR EIGHT, check out their official homepage and follow them on Instagram . Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News.Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) for the first time in February 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country's entertainment sector. The summit, set to be held from February 5 to 9, will bring together media and entertainment leaders, as well as creative minds from across the globe, to discuss collaboration, innovation, and India’s growing influence in global content creation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the exciting news during his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday, describing the summit as a pivotal step in positioning India as a global hub for creative and content industries. PM Modi Highlights India’s Growing Creative Economy PM Modi emphasized the importance of the WAVES Summit in India's broader economic context, noting that it aligns with the country’s ambition to become a five trillion dollar economy. “This Summit is an important step towards making India a hub of global content creation,” he said. The Prime Minister acknowledged the role of India’s youth in shaping the future of creative industries. He encouraged young creators and professionals from all areas of the media and entertainment sector—whether in Bollywood, regional cinema, animation, gaming, or entertainment technology—to participate in the summit and share their ideas and innovations with the world. "Whether you are a young creator or an established artist, associated with Bollywood or regional cinema, a professional from the TV industry, an expert in animation, gaming, or an innovator in entertainment technology, I encourage you to be a part of the WAVES Summit," PM Modi remarked. A Platform for Collaboration and Global Engagement The WAVES Summit will serve as a global platform to foster collaborations, showcase India’s creative talents, and highlight advancements in animation, gaming, entertainment technology, and cinema. PM Modi stated, “The WAVES Summit is poised to serve as a global platform for India’s creative talents, fostering collaborations and showcasing the country’s potential as a hub for world-class content creation.” The summit is expected to attract global attention, drawing leaders and influencers from the media and entertainment industries to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in the creative sector. 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