I'M A Celeb fans have predicted a popular celeb will leave tonight - as she boasted about buying a Porsche after becoming rich overnight. Viewers have two of the show's stars form an unlikely friendship as they open up to one another. However, they think GK Barry will be next to go after boasting about her success. It came Reverend Richard Coles asked the social media star about her overnight fame - which included buying a flashy Porsche. Taking to X, one wrote: "I reckon GK is going tonight. Lots of envious people won’t have bought into that Porsche chat. #ImACeleb." Another added: "did GK earn a Porsche just through influencing?" In camp, Richard quizzed GK on her overnight fame and social media success. He asked: " So Grace did you go from working in Costa to all of a sudden being able to buy a house?” The podcaster replied: "Yeah." Continuing, Richard queried: “So you didn’t go from poor, poor, poor, a little less poor, a bit more money , you went from poor to rich?” To which GK answered: “Yeah, pretty quick. "And I remember being like, ‘I’m making enough money to buy a new car now’ and I remember a Porsche drove past me as I had that thought. "I remember thinking, ‘I could buy a Porsche and it would not be an issue.’ "I went to the centre, I was looking at an old one that was cheaper, but the one that I wanted was next to it and it was so nice . "I rang my accountant and I was like, ‘Can I do it?’ "And he was like, ‘Yeah’, so I bought it. i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth." "I picked it up two days later.” GK added that it was: “Black, with a red interior.” Who will be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle? I'm A Celebrity continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
Title: Expert Explanation on Three Major Risk Factors Related to Cancer: Lifestyle Plays a Critical RoleWelcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here . The week after Thanksgiving is usually rich in announcements, and this year was no exception. Blame it on the holiday season, but we would even go as far as saying that several funding round announcements were truly heartwarming. Most interesting startup stories from the week This week brought us a new company to track closely, salary insights, a bunch of new YC grads, and more. New page : Three members of Google’s NotebookLM team left the company to create their own startup , following in the footsteps of AI pioneer François Chollet . Pay gaps : Kruze Consulting, a CPA firm that specializes in venture-backed startups, shared insights on the average salary of early employees and confirmed that the Bay Area still commands higher figures. There, very senior engineers enter seed startups with salaries ranging from $180,000 to $235,000, compared to $160,000 to $210,000 in other areas. Arm wrestling : Fitness startup Ladder, which recently raised $105 million in Series B funding, pointed out similarities between its strength-training app and Peloton’s new Strength+ app, turning it into a marketing and advertising opportunity of its own. Back IRL : As announced, Y Combinator’s latest Demo Day for its Fall 2024 class of startups took place in person . Most interesting fundraises this week This week, we have funding news about several startups working on big problems — and one allegedly making popcorn. Clean atmosphere : Heirloom Carbon secured $150 million in Series B funding to help scale up its carbon-capture technology. Heart health : Cleerly, a cardiovascular imaging startup, is applying AI to detect coronary artery disease early on and raised a $106 million Series C extension round to keep on working toward this mission. Fighting cancer : Orakl Oncology, a French lab spinoff that combines data and biology to bring new drugs to cancer patients, raised nearly €15 million to date , including nondilutive funding from Bpifrance and more recently, an equity round led by European VC fund Singular. Fighting fires : Named after Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, FireDome, a startup that uses projectiles filled with fire retardants to stop wildfires, raised a $3 million pre-seed round led by Third Sphere and Gravity Climate. Popcorn time : According to an SEC filing, Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner are looking to raise $10 million for Khloud , a consumer startup that is rumored to be a protein popcorn brand. Most interesting VC and fund news this week Scoring again : Former NBA athlete Omri Casspi raised $60 million for his new venture fund, Swish Ventures , which will back cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and AI startups. The Israeli player previously launched $36 million fund Sheva Capital, whose investment period has concluded. Going public : Dutch investment group Prosus expects five potential IPOs from its Indian portfolio over the next 18 months. This would represent a significant share of the 20 Indian startups that are looking to go public in 2025. Time for funding : French VC firm Daphni teamed up with partners to launch Time4 , a fund with a target of €100 million and a mandate to invest in entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds and impactful projects. Last but not least Voyager Ventures investment director Leonardo Banchik and other climate tech investors are cautiously optimistic about policy changes being considered by the second Trump administration . These won’t be universally detrimental to the sector, and some might even stand to benefit climate tech, TechCrunch heard.At the age of 38, Nani made the difficult decision to retire from professional football, bringing an end to a career that had seen him reach the heights of the sport. The dream of following in Ronaldo's footsteps may not have materialized, but Nani had forged his own path and left a mark that will be remembered by fans for years to come.
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Q3 Sales and operating results better than guidance Q3 Sales increase of 7% represents sequential improvement for the fifth consecutive quarter Raises full year 2024 outlook and provides fourth quarter guidance REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria’s Secret & Co. (“Victoria’s Secret” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VSCO) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended November 2, 2024. Chief Executive Officer Hillary Super commented, “I am very encouraged by the strength of our third quarter business and the positive, early customer response to our holiday merchandise assortments. Sales increased 7% for the quarter, with mid-single digit growth in North America and 20+% growth from our International business. Our sales performance was well ahead of our expectations, and our best quarterly sales growth since 2021. Our strength for the quarter was broad based across all regions, all channels, all major merchandise categories and importantly all brands - Victoria’s Secret, PINK and Adore Me - were up to last year. We won the major moments during the quarter, starting with PINK back to campus in August, followed by our VSX sport launch in September and finishing the quarter with the return of the VS Fashion Show in October. I am particularly optimistic because these results were powered by emotional products she loves and clear, elevated brand marketing and storytelling. Our strength in sales and disciplined inventory management translated to strong margins which were up to last year, and our teams continue to be relentless on controlling costs in our business. I want to thank our VS&Co team whose passion for our brands and commitment to our customers and our transformation fueled these results. It was a great quarter for me to have joined the company and a great quarter to be on the VS&Co team.” Hillary continued, “We are excited to see our momentum from the third quarter continue through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Our merchandise offering and giftable product assortments are resonating with the customer and driving traffic both in stores and online. The strong product acceptance supported by our best-in-mall store experience and dozens of digital enhancements are driving solid conversion and basket size. As I travel with the teams, I have observed that our stores are often the busiest in the mall and am particularly impressed with how we continue to serve and engage our customers.” Third Quarter 2024 Results The Company reported net sales of $1.347 billion for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 7% compared to net sales of $1.265 billion for the third quarter of 2023 and above our previously communicated guidance range of a net sales increase of low-single digits. Total comparable sales for the third quarter of 2024 increased 3%. The Company reported a net loss of $56 million, or $0.71 per share for the third quarter of 2024. This result compares to a net loss of $71 million, or $0.92 per share for the third quarter of 2023. Third quarter 2024 operating loss was $47 million compared to $67 million in the third quarter of 2023. Excluding the impact of the items described at the conclusion of this press release, third quarter 2024 adjusted net loss was $39 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, which was better than our previously communicated range of an adjusted net loss of $0.60 to $0.80 per share and better than last year’s third quarter adjusted net loss of $66 million, or $0.86 per share. Third quarter 2024 adjusted operating loss of $28 million was favorable to our previously communicated guidance of an adjusted operating loss in the range of $40 to $60 million, and last year’s third quarter adjusted operating loss of $60 million. Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Outlook The Company is raising its full year outlook and is now forecasting net sales for the 52-week fiscal year 2024 to be up approximately 1% to 2%, compared to prior guidance of down approximately 1%, to a comparative 52-weeks from fiscal year 2023. The Company estimated the extra week in the fourth quarter of 2023 represented approximately $80 million in net sales. At this forecasted level of sales, adjusted operating income for fiscal year 2024 is now expected to be in the range of $315 million to $345 million, or favorable to prior guidance of $275 million to $300 million. The Company is forecasting net sales for the 13-week fourth quarter 2024 to increase approximately 2% to 4% to a comparative 13-weeks from the fourth quarter of 2023. At this forecasted level of sales, adjusted operating income for the fourth quarter of 2024 is expected to be in the range of $240 million to $270 million. Adjusted net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024 is estimated to be in the range of $2.00 to $2.30. Forecasted adjusted operating income and adjusted net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 exclude the financial impact of purchase accounting items related to the Adore Me acquisition, including expense (income) related to changes in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration and performance-based payments, as well as the amortization of intangible assets. The Company is not able to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking adjusted operating income or adjusted net income per diluted share to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate reconciliation or estimation of certain reconciling items without unreasonable effort, due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting the timing of, and quantifying, the various purchase accounting items that are necessary for such reconciliation. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Victoria’s Secret & Co. will conduct its third quarter earnings call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday, December 6, 2024. To listen, call 1-800-619-9066 (international dial-in number: 1-212-519-0836); conference ID 5358727. For an audio replay, call 1-800-839-1334 (international replay number: 1-203-369-3831); conference ID 2485654 or log onto www.victoriassecretandco.com . The materials accompanying the earnings call have been posted on the Investors section of the Company’s website. The audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. About Victoria’s Secret & Co. Victoria’s Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSCO) is a specialty retailer of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, athleisure and swim, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care. VS&Co is comprised of market leading brands, Victoria’s Secret and PINK, that share a common purpose of supporting women in all they do, and Adore Me, a technology-led, digital first innovative intimates brand serving women of all sizes and budgets at all phases of life. We are committed to empowering our more than 30,000 associates across a global footprint of 1,380 retail stores in nearly 70 countries. We strive to provide the best products to help women express their confidence, sexiness and power and use our platform to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of women’s experiences. Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 We caution that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) contained in this press release or made by us, our management, or our spokespeople involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. Accordingly, our future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements, and any future performance or financial results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future operating results, the implementation and impact of our strategic plans, and our ability to meet environmental, social, and governance goals. Words such as “estimate,” “commit,” “will,” “target,” “goal,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “strive,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” “potential” and any similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Risks associated with the following factors, among others, could affect our results of operations and financial performance and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements: we may not realize all of the expected benefits of the spin-off from Bath & Body Works, Inc. (f/k/a L Brands, Inc.); general economic conditions, inflation, and changes in consumer confidence and consumer spending patterns; market disruptions including pandemics or significant health hazards, severe weather conditions, natural disasters, terrorist activities, financial crises, political crises or other major events, or the prospect of these events; our ability to successfully implement our strategic plan; difficulties arising from turnover in company leadership or other key positions; our ability to attract, develop and retain qualified associates and manage labor-related costs; our dependence on traffic to our stores and the availability of suitable store locations on satisfactory terms; our ability to successfully operate and expand internationally and related risks; the operations and performance of our franchisees, licensees, wholesalers and joint venture partners; our ability to successfully operate and grow our direct channel business; our ability to protect our reputation and the image and value of our brands; our ability to attract customers with marketing, advertising and promotional programs; the highly competitive nature of the retail industry and the segments in which we operate; consumer acceptance of our products and our ability to manage the life cycle of our brands, remain current with fashion trends, and develop and launch new merchandise, product lines and brands successfully; our ability to realize the potential benefits and synergies sought with the acquisition of AdoreMe, Inc.; our ability to incorporate artificial intelligence into our business operations successfully and ethically while effectively managing the associated risks; our ability to source materials and produce, distribute and sell merchandise on a global basis, including risks related to: political instability and geopolitical conflicts; environmental hazards and natural disasters; significant health hazards and pandemics; delays or disruptions in shipping and transportation and related pricing impacts; and disruption due to labor disputes; our geographic concentration of production and distribution facilities in central Ohio and Southeast Asia; the ability of our vendors to manufacture and deliver products in a timely manner, meet quality standards and comply with applicable laws and regulations; fluctuations in freight, product input and energy costs; our and our third-party service providers’ ability to implement and maintain information technology systems and to protect associated data and system availability; our ability to maintain the security of customer, associate, third-party and company information; stock price volatility; shareholder activism matters; our ability to maintain our credit rating; our ability to comply with regulatory requirements; and legal, tax, trade and other regulatory matters. Except as may be required by law, we assume no obligation and do not intend to make publicly available any update or other revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect circumstances existing after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of future events, even if experience or future events make it clear that any expected results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements will not be realized. Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2024. Total Net Sales (Millions): 1 – Results include consolidated joint venture sales in China, royalties associated with franchised stores and wholesale sales. Comparable Sales Increase (Decrease): NOTE: Please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion regarding our comparable sales calculation. 1 – Results include company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada, consolidated joint venture stores in China and direct sales. 2 – Results include company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada and consolidated joint venture stores in China. Total Stores: 1 – Includes twelve partner-operated stores at 11/2/24.
Some media organisations are choosing to leave Musk’s divisive platform – but is migrating to alternatives, like Bluesky, really a solution? Recent decisions by major news outlets like The Guardian and La Vanguardia and more niche publications such as Sex Tech Guide to leave X put under the spotlight a new dilemma experienced by global media: Should they stay on a popular platform that has become a primary source of fake news and hate speech to maintain relevance, or should they leave to uphold ethical responsibilities? Once the go-to place for any and all global discourse, X (formerly Twitter) has seen its reputation turn to rubbish under South African multibillionaire and self-declared free-speech absolutist Elon Musk. The ethical decline of X has gained momentum in the run-up to the 2024 US presidential election, as Musk made his political alignment with Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again movement clear, turning the platform into a megaphone for hate, racism and xenophobia. As neo-Nazi, white-nationalist accounts started to gain prominence, and racist pile-ons, doxxing and other abuse became a daily occurrence on the platform, several media outlets – but also millions of everyday users – made the decision to leave X for good. For them, leaving X clearly represented a moral stand against racism and hate, and the misappropriation of a platform that was once accepted widely as the global public square. But is media organisations migrating to alternatives, like Bluesky, a genuine solution, or does it risk creating new problems, such as ideological bubbles, financial losses, and diminished influence? For many, remaining on X feels like tacit approval of the direction the platform took under Musk. For some news outlets, especially those whose corporate identity of progressive values take pride in their journalistic ethics, perceived association with the controversy-ridden platform of a far-right Trump surrogate is obviously unacceptable. However, X’s vast audience – still unrivalled by any other similar social media platform – remains an undeniable asset. The platform’s global reach and its ability to amplify messages cannot be ignored. Leaving it entirely may mean severing ties with a massive, global audience still relying on the platform for news, potentially leaving a vacuum that would be happily filled by less credible voices – or outright fake news machines. For those outlets fleeing X, Bluesky has emerged as an attractive alternative . A decentralised platform, it offers an environment where hate speech and misinformation are less prevalent. Its structure promises healthier, more values-aligned discourse. The point of Bluesky is not that it is free of disinformation, hate speech and fake news, but that its operation naturally reduces the reach of such content instead of promoting it – and that it offers additional tools to users to better control the information and content they consume. But Bluesky is not without flaws. Its user base is much smaller and its geographical reach much more moderate than X. Meanwhile, its design, critics say, risks creating ideological echo chambers: If Bluesky becomes a refuge primarily for liberal-leaning users and journalists, it could perpetuate the same insular dynamics critics say plague other alternative platforms. The argument, however, falls apart when one considers the alternative X offers to Bluesky’s supposed ideological bubbles: social media that is open to all ideologies, but is driven by hate. As journalist and professor Marcelo Soares wrote , X “is not a public square, it’s a shopping centre. There are no debates in a shopping centre.” Unlike X, which thrives on conflict to drive engagement, Bluesky lets users take control of their experience, and select what goes on their own feeds without algorithmic manipulation. If someone chooses a bubble, it’s a personal choice, not a structural imposition. Meanwhile, X’s so-called alternative to bubbles replaces connection with hostility, turning the platform into a battlefield rather than a space for dialogue. There are other arguments against a collective move by media from X to Bluesky. As journalist Sophia Smith Galer observed on LinkedIn , Bluesky is a platform designed to cater to journalists rather than their audiences. It recalls an earlier era when journalists dominated Twitter’s ecosystem, engaging primarily with one another. This dynamic, while comfortable for those in the media, might not translate to meaningful audience engagement in a world where users are moving towards video-driven platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. So opening up an account on Bluesky, where they could interact with like-minded colleagues directly, without facing much abuse from neo-Nazis and conspiracy theorists, would undoubtedly be a positive for journalists. Yet, does it offer a clear alternative to X for the organisations that want and need to share their content with wider and ever more diverse audiences? X, tragically, remains the only platform where media outlets can reach a vast – if not the best-behaved and receptive – global audience. Leaving X also has practical, monetary implications for media organisations. Musk’s platform is still a major advertising revenue generator. X’s vast reach and user base make it a critical platform for driving traffic to news sites and attracting advertisers. Abandoning it risks shrinking audience engagement, which could affect revenue streams. Bluesky, Threads, and other alternative platforms are still in their infancy. Their smaller audiences and limited advertising opportunities make them less viable for organisations that rely on scale to sustain their operations. Media outlets must navigate this trade-off carefully: prioritising ethics while finding ways to maintain financial viability. Luckily for ethically concerned but cash-poor media outlets – and the entire humanity – Musk’s behaviour on X, and on the global political stage, is driving a lot of people away from X. Many of these people are finding refuge on Bluesky, meaning one day this new platform may actually become as profitable and useful as X for media organisations. Once the migration out of X is complete, and everyone who has an objection to the passing of disinformation, propaganda and hate as “news” has left the platform, serious media organisations would have no reason to remain there either. The exodus from X represents more than just a shift in social media strategy — it’s a reflection of the broader challenges facing journalism in the digital age. As media outlets grapple with the ethical implications of staying on problematic platforms, they must also contend with changing audience behaviours, financial pressures, and the rise of content-driven ecosystems. While platforms like Bluesky offer a glimmer of hope, they are not the solution for all of the many issues journalism faces today. The path forward requires a delicate balance: embracing innovation without sacrificing the core values of journalism; and adhering to less-toxic social networks, but without abandoning the public. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance.The Golden Globe Awards, often seen as a precursor to the Oscars, recognize excellence in both film and television, making them a significant event in the entertainment industry calendar. The announcement of the nominations is always met with great fanfare, as it sets the stage for what promises to be a competitive and memorable awards season.
T-Mobile to Host Q4 and Full Year 2024 Earnings Call on January 29, 2025Fortunately, after days of intensive efforts, the missing female master's student was eventually found, bringing a sense of relief to her family and the community. However, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the events that unfolded afterwards have caught the attention of the public and raised questions about the safety and security of individuals, especially young women.
Mumbai: Leading brokerage Ventura Securities Ltd has set a bullish target of Rs 3,801 for Adani Enterprises Ltd’s (AEL) stock, which is a potential upside of 57.8 per cent over the next 24 months. The share of Adani Group’s flagship company is currently trading at Rs 2,409 apiece. In a bull case scenario, the target price rises to Rs 5,748, which would mark an upside of 138.6 per cent, the brokerage said in its note. “We have assumed revenue of Rs 1,66,615 crore (FY24-27E CAGR of 20 per cent) and an EBITDA margin of 20 per cent at an EV/EBITDA of 23.4X, which will result in a bull case price target of Rs 5,748,” said the brokerage. Also Read: Indian Stock Market Closes Flat Amid Range-Bound Trading, Eyes on Q3 Results Adani Enterprises is on a strong growth trajectory, as per the note by Ventura. Over fiscal years 2024 to 2027, its consolidated revenue is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 17.5 per cent to Rs 1.56 lakh crore. “EBITDA and net margins are projected to expand by 647 basis points to 18.3 per cent and 255 bps to 5.9 per cent, respectively,” it said, adding that “return ratios – RoE and RoIC – are expected to improve by 563 bps to 14.5 per cent and 99 bps to 11.3 per cent, respectively”. According to the note, this growth will be driven by the company’s expansion of airport, solar, and wind turbine businesses, as well as revenue contributions from copper business. The Adani Group’s flagship company is targeting Rs 6.5-7 lakh crore in capital expenditure over the next decade, primarily focusing on airports, data centres, copper, and green hydrogen, Ventura said. “This expansion will be funded through debt, which is expected to lead to an increase in the company’s debt-to-equity and debt-to-EBITDA ratios over the next few years,” it added.
As "Graceful" plays out against the backdrop of "Little Qian," it serves as a reminder of the enduring power of love and the ability of music to convey the most profound emotions. The song lingers in the hearts and minds of the audience long after the movie has ended, serving as a poignant reminder of the beauty and complexity of human relationships.Scottie Scheffler goes on a run of birdies in the Bahamas and leads by 2
The widow of Only Fools and Horses star, John Challis, has shared an emotional moment she experienced at his graveside this Christmas . Carol, who married the iconic Boycie actor in 1995 and was by his side until he passed away in 2021, took to her social media to reveal a touching discovery at the cemetery in Leintwardine, Herefordshire where John was laid to rest. His grave, which commemorates him with his name, profession, and the years 1942-2021, was adorned with festive decorations including a wreath, flowers, and even a tiny Christmas tree. An emotional Carol expressed her feelings online: "I've just had a little weep. The people at Wigmore Abbey, Steve, Andrea and Victoria went to see John early this morning and left all this Christmas loveliness for him. Never forgotten, Challis." She reflected on how the local community remembered her late husband, who lived at Wigmore Abbey - a renowned property that starred in the Only Fools spin-off The Green Green Grass - which was put on the market in 2023 for £1.5 million. In another heart-tugging tweet, Carol remembered family members lost, saying: "Especially over Christmas, my thoughts have been with my much loved and missed mother Libby, father Denis, nephew Simon and my darling husband. All gone. All those memories." John passed away "peacefully in his sleep" following a battle with cancer. His family issued a statement saying: "He will always be loved for being 'Boycie' and leaves a great legacy of work that will continue to bring pleasure and smiles for many years to come.", reports the Express . They also assured that there would be a future event to celebrate John's life, where everyone would be welcome. It was reported that his health deteriorated rapidly before his death, with Sir David Jason revealing on This Morning : "It wasn't a complete surprise because poor old John hadn't been well for the last month or two. But he went downhill so fast, very rapidly, that one minute we were thinking he was on the road to recovery and sadly it just took him." John passed away in September 2021 at the age of 79, with his loved ones saying at the time the Boycie actor died "peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer" and asking that donations in his memory be made to his chosen animal charities Cuan Wildlife Rescue, Tusk or the British Hedgehog Preservation Society. Following his death, the icon's will revealed his wishes for his assets and money to be gifted to his fourth wife Carol, who he tied the knot with in 1995. John was previously married to first wife Carol Robertson and actresses Debbie Arnold and Sabina Franklyn. The late actor had no children. His headstone features a subtle nod to the much-loved comedy show, as it reads: "John Challis - actor - 1942-2021, I am here." Fans will recognise the phrase from an episode of Only Fools – which sees psychic Elsie Partridge holding a seance which features Del Boy, Rodney Trotter and Boycie. After allegedly making contact with an unknown man, Elsie says: "He wishes to speak to someone named Audrey... no, Aubrey." While the room remains silent, Boycie comments: "I am here," before explaining that his middle name is Aubrey. "You never said your name was Aubrey," said Trigger, before he adds: "Nor would you if your name was Aubrey." Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New YorkNone
Consumers today are increasingly concerned about the authenticity and origin of the products they purchase. In the case of a Russian supermarket store that claims to offer authentic guarantee and direct supply from the source, one may wonder: Are the products truly of pure import from Russia, or are they actually manufactured in China?Q: What are the key factors driving China's economic growth?
As another year draws to a close, it's time to take stock: to look back at the last 12 months and forward to the coming year. Here, we're going to look specifically at , one of the biggest tech companies on the planet and the manufacturer responsible for many of the most notable gadgets of 2024 (and many components in other non-Samsung gadgets, too). It's been a really, really busy year for Samsung. We've had the usual flurry of smartphones, laptops, and TVs, and the company has even found time to launch a new smart ring and a new high-end smartwatch. Which of these products impressed us here at TechRadar, and which didn't? Let's dig in. There's been a lot of good from Samsung this year. Of the flagship phones launched in January, the was undoubtedly the highlight: we described it as a phone that "offers more than any other phone and somehow manages to improve upon last year’s Ultra in every way" in our (while awarding it 4.5 stars out of 5). Later in the year, we were just as impressed with the . Our calls it "an excellent foldable" that takes the form factor "closer to perfection": it's powerful, well-built, versatile, and, of course, very expensive (4.5 stars out of 5 again). We also liked the , though perhaps not enough to call it a hit. Teased at the Galaxy S24 reveal in January and then launched alongside the foldables unveiled in July, we had the . This undoubtedly classes as a hit, due to the quality of the device itself and the hype built around it. The market needed a shake-up, and the Galaxy Ring certainly provided it – the wearable got 4.5 stars out of 5 in our . Speaking of almost perfect review scores, the same rating was earned by the , which definitely qualifies as a hit for Samsung in 2024. The MacBook Pro rival was described as "excellent" in terms of its build quality, performance, and battery life in our . At the same time, we were also very impressed with the 16-inch screen (something of a specialty for Samsung). It was a strong year for Samsung regarding televisions, too: the won , and we called it the "very pinnacle of OLED TV" in our 5-star . A shout out for the , which also earned the full 5-star rating in our – it's an astoundingly good gaming monitor. All in all, it was an impressive year for Samsung. Most of its flagship products landed strong reviews from the tech press and users, and the company once again managed to remain very competitive in multiple different product categories – even finding time to launch a bunch of new Galaxy AI features for its smartphones. It wasn't all good news for Samsung in 2024. While we wouldn't describe any of its product launches as flops exactly, the company had low points and high points throughout the year – the at isn't a great look, for example. You're better than this, Samsung. The was something of a miss for Samsung this year, even though our is largely positive. The battery life isn't great, it doesn't bring a whole lot with it in terms of new features, and you can tell it's trying its best to rip off the – which is one reason why Samsung shouldn't be using its marketing budget to accuse Apple of not innovating. There are a couple of software misses to mention. The software update caused several significant bugs on older phones that , while the update (based on ) was a long time coming – and was if the rumors are to be believed. The beta version is out now and should finally be pushed out to the masses in January. It's not a bad 2024 record at all for Samsung, and while it may not have shifted quite as many smartphones as it would've liked if you look across the Samsung product reviews on TechRadar, you'll see that they're mostly all positive. It's in a reasonably strong position as it goes into 2025. As we look ahead to what the next year has in store for Samsung, it's more of the same – plus the introduction of some brand new product categories for 2025. We'll likely see the series launched in January, with three models again rumored to be on the way. Expect , , and most probably a bunch of new AI features with . At the same January Unpacked event, there's talk that the long-rumored might – though it doesn't sound as though they'll be going on sale until much later in the year. These smart glasses are tipped to be similar to the in style and functionality, and we're also expecting a larger . Around the middle of the year, we're almost certainly going to get the and the . We've heard that Samsung will be expanding its foldable line-up during 2025 as well, perhaps and maybe to compete directly with the . All these foldables could be announced at another Unpacked around July time. The middle of the year is a good bet for the and perhaps even a – though Samsung might decide the is fine for another year. The same goes for the : it's possible that we'll see a at some point during 2025, but it doesn't necessarily need an upgrade (as mentioned above, we gave it 4.5 stars out of 5 in our ). Away from mobiles and wearables, look out for more updates to the Galaxy Book series of laptops – though we've heard little in the way of leaks and rumors around new models. We will get new and improved Samsung TVs as well, but again, we're not too sure what to expect: the only leak of note to date has been around . There should be a flurry of announcements at CES 2025 in January to tell us more. The One UI software should also start appearing on more TVs and speaking of software, expect a lot more from Galaxy AI. There's no hotter field in technology right now, and Samsung will want to make sure it's keeping pace with the likes of , , and Apple in this department. Look out for a major as well. Samsung will undoubtedly be busy across all its other product categories, from gaming monitors to refrigerators. There's a lot to look forward to.Throughout the trial, tensions ran high both inside and outside the courtroom, with protesters gathering outside the courthouse to demand justice for the victim and accountability for the soldier's actions. The case reignited the ongoing national conversation about police violence, racial profiling, and the unequal treatment of Black Americans in the criminal justice system.