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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards JD.com JD , 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 JD 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 JD.com. 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, 10 are puts, totaling $365,631, and 2 are calls, amounting to $146,200. Predicted Price Range After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $29.0 and $44.0 for JD.com, spanning the last three months. Volume & Open Interest Trends Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for JD.com's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of JD.com's whale activity within a strike price range from $29.0 to $44.0 in the last 30 days. JD.com Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days Significant Options Trades Detected: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume JD CALL SWEEP BULLISH 04/17/25 $4.25 $4.05 $4.21 $35.00 $84.2K 122 200 JD PUT SWEEP BEARISH 01/17/25 $9.55 $9.4 $9.45 $44.00 $67.1K 1.0K 80 JD CALL TRADE BULLISH 12/20/24 $1.55 $1.49 $1.55 $35.00 $62.0K 3.9K 411 JD PUT SWEEP BEARISH 03/21/25 $2.84 $2.81 $2.84 $34.00 $56.8K 1.0K 243 JD PUT TRADE BULLISH 02/21/25 $2.27 $2.25 $2.25 $34.00 $35.3K 1.8K 200 About JD.com JD.com is a leading e-commerce platform with its 2022 China GMV being similar to Pinduoduo (GMV not reported), on our estimate, but still lower than Alibaba. it offers a wide selection of authentic products with speedy and reliable delivery. The company has built its own nationwide fulfilment infrastructure and last-mile delivery network, staffed by its own employees, which supports both its online direct sales, its online marketplace and omnichannel businesses. Having examined the options trading patterns of JD.com, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance JD.com's Current Market Status Trading volume stands at 7,562,490, with JD's price down by -1.94%, positioned at $34.7. RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold. Earnings announcement expected in 103 days. What Analysts Are Saying About JD.com 2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $49.0. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for JD.com, targeting a price of $51. * Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Benchmark lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $47. Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for JD.com with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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It's been another big year for our national game, so it's time to acknowledge and congratulate all the achievers of 2024. NZ Rugby's official ceremony is on Thursday and covers the usual sort of best player/team/whatever else, but for the third year running we've taken it on ourselves to celebrate all the awards they will miss. Here are the unofficial 2024 NZ Rugby awards: Best feud: Rieko Ioane burns Johnny Sexton The Blues had a great season on social media as an organisation, which shouldn't be discounted as a part of their overall Super Rugby Pacific success. Perhaps their boundary pushing emboldened Ioane to have a highly successful pop at retired Irish first five Johnny Sexton on the eve of the All Blacks' end of year tour. However, the coup de grace was the unveiling of Ioane as the kaea of the haka in Dublin, a test the All Blacks won 23-13 . Comeback award: the NPC OK, so it's a long way away from where it was, but things certainly felt a bit healthier this season - especially considering the biggest provincial rugby story last season was Hawke's Bay breaking the Ranfurly Shield in half . It helped that the NPC was a cracking competition, the now-repaired Shield went on an exciting journey and the season culminated with a memorable final that went to extra time. So what does that mean for the NPC going forward? That remains to be seen as NZ Rugby's financial model for it will most likely change next year. Best team to watch: England On behalf of Aotearoa, it's important to acknowledge that while they didn't win many of them, all of England's tests this year were really entertaining. Best national team: All Blacks XV The only team in a black jersey to go through the year unbeaten - OK, it was two games but two comfortable wins - the All Blacks XV upheld the proud spirit of every club grade reserve team by playing like they all had a point to prove. Brain melt award: NZR's board saga We all had to learn how corporate governance worked this year, which was hard work made even less fun when the eventual outcome of it all was that nothing was going to change . Stay in your lane award: Economists The All Blacks played five matches at home this season, three of which were sold out and the other pulling a very healthy 41,000 to Eden Park on a very wet evening. However, according to some folks , Wellington's economic woes and rugby's general lack of appeal were to blame for the 25,000 that came to Sky Stadium to witness the shock 38-30 loss to the Pumas - even though this has been the exact crowd figure average for this fixture ever since it was first played back in 1978. Best moment: Black Gold The Black Ferns Sevens taking out the Olympic final was the culmination of an excellent lead up and tournament, in which they grabbed headlines on and off the field. Sarah Hirini managed to play through not only a barely repaired ACL, but also a broken cheekbone sustained in the 19-12 gold medal match win over Canada. The win saw legends Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Tyla King (Nathan-Wong) bow out at the end of their illustrious careers. Biggest heart: The Heartland Championship The Thames Valley Swamp Foxes triumphed over Mid Canterbury in an entertaining final Meads Cup final by 37-29. However, Swamp Fox fan Harper Sandford from Goldfields School stole the show by going viral with his iconic halftime ball delivery. Controversy of the year: Take your pick! The Hurricanes Poua started off the season by criticising the government through haka. Emirates Airlines flew a jumbo jet through the All Black haka at Ellis Park. Joe Marler said the haka was ridiculous . TJ Perenara then rounded off the last test of the year with [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/534675/tj-perenara-shows-support-for-hikoi-during-haka a haka referencing the Treaty. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
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The pay gap between men and women is a persistent problem, with wider effects on society and the economy, according to a new report from the Western New York Women's Foundation. Sheri Scavone, CEO of the Western New York Women’s Foundation. In New York State, the annual gender pay gap is $11,450 for full-time, year-round workers, the report found. If that gap were eliminated for one year, the report said, women in Erie County could pay for one of the following: eight months of child care for one child; 10 months of rent; 22 months of groceries; or 23 months of student loan payments. "It's incredibly frustrating that we have yet not overcome the implicit biases that come with pay for women," said Sheri Scavone, the foundation's CEO. The new report used a combination of national, state and local data. Nationally, the pay gap widened in 2023, with women earning 83 cents of every dollar paid to men for full-time, year-round work, compared to 84 cents the year before. The report looked at some of the causes : • Occupations – and differences in pay within them – and caregiving responsibilities were key factors influencing the gap. Women make up two-thirds of full-time workers in jobs that pay less than $30,000 a year and fewer than one-third of workers in jobs paying an average of $100,000 or more. "Regardless of occupation, women have lower average earnings than men, and Black and Hispanic/Latina women nearly always have the largest wage gaps of any group of women when compared to white, non-Hispanic men," the report said. Women's earnings often drop after they become mothers. "Mothers are more likely than fathers to be responsible for family caregiving, and frequently reduce work hours or leave the workforce entirely due to caregiving demands," the report said. "Limited pay leave policies and insufficient child care options often force women to choose between family and career. • Even education hasn't been a pay equalizer. The report found that in Erie County, women with some college education or an associate degree earned $6,000 less than what men with a high school diploma earn, representing a 14% pay gap. Median annual earnings for women in Erie County with a bachelor's degree were only 74% of the earnings of men with the same level of education. Women with a graduate or professional degree still earned only 78% of men with the same educational attainment. • The pay gap affects women into retirement. A national study by investment firm T. Rowe Price found women's annual 401(k) contributions were 43% lower than men's, and the median 401(k) account balance for women was 65% lower than for men. "They have less money to spend on their family while working or less money to retire on," Scavone said. Last year, New York State implemented a salary transparency law, aimed in part at helping to close the wage gap. Ideally, job applicants now have a clearer view of what they can expect to be paid for jobs employers are advertising. "We have heard from companies that it's helped them kind of change the culture of transparency in general," Scavone said. For instance, some employers have taken stock of where salary discrepancies exist within their organizations, and worked to correct them. The salary transparency law also gives job applicants a better starting point for negotiating pay, Scavone said. Another state law that went into effect several years ago bars employers from asking an applicant's salary history, which also benefits applicants. That's especially true for women who might have been working in lower-paying jobs to accommodate child-care requirements. The Women's Foundation report illustrates the pay gap obstacles yet to be overcome. Leadership is another example: In the Buffalo Niagara region, only 27 of the 100 largest employers are led by women, according to the foundation. Scavone said eliminating the pay gap would have wide-reaching benefits for women and society as a whole. "These companies that take this to heart and really look at their pay scales and promotion strategies have been able to mitigate that gap, because there should be no gap," she said. Matt Glynn The business news you need Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Barkley's brilliance helps Eagles beat Panthers 22-16 but pass game has Philly frustrated
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New York Jets (4-11) at Buffalo (12-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 9 1/2. Series record: Bills lead 70-58. Against the spread: Jets 5-10, Bills 9-6. Last meeting: Bills beat Jets 23-20 on Oct. 14, at East Rutherford, New Jersey. Last week: Jets lost to Rams 19-9; Bills beat Patriots 24-21. Jets offense: overall (23), rush (31), pass (17), scoring (24). Jets defense: overall (4), rush (16), pass (5), scoring (16). Bills offense: overall (7), rush (9), pass (9), scoring (2). Bills defense: overall (23), rush (14), pass (25), scoring (11). Turnover differential: Jets minus-2; Bills plus-20. Jets player to watch QB Aaron Rodgers. The 41-year-old four-time NFL MVP is one touchdown pass from joining Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) as the only players to throw 500 in the regular season. He’s dealing with a knee injury that he described as “a little MCL,” but insisted early in the week he’d play and was off the injury report on Friday. Rodgers could be playing in the last two games of his storied career as he’s undecided if he wants to return for a 21st year, and his future with the Jets uncertain as the team searches for a new general manager and head coach. Bills player to watch RB James Cook. The third-year player has topped 100 yards rushing in three of his past four, and scored five TDs, including one receiving, over that span. His 14 TDs rushing are tied for first in the NFL entering Thursday, and rank third on the Bills single-season list, behind Josh Allen, who scored 15 last year, and O.J. Simpson (16, 1975). Key matchup Bills pass rush vs. Jets O-line. The Bills, who rely mostly on a four-man pass rush, rank 25th in the NFL in by averaging 6.59% sacks per pass attempt. They face a veteran quarterback in Rodgers and a line that will be without starting left tackle after rookie Olu Fashanu (left foot) landed on IR this week. Max Mitchell and Carter Warren were competing this week to replace him. Key injuries Jets K Greg Zuerlein was being activated from injured reserve after missing seven games with a knee injury. ... WR Davante Adams (hip) was questionable, but optimistic about playing. ... DT Quinnen Williams sat out last week with a hamstring injury, but could return to play at Buffalo. ... CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) was questionable, as were RT Morgan Moses (knee), S Tony Adams (ankle), CB Michael Carter II (back) and DE Haason Reddick (neck). ... The Bills are getting healthier with starting CB Rasul Douglas practicing fully after missing two games. ... Buffalo’s starting safety tandem of Damar Hamlin (rib) and Taylor Rapp (neck) were questionable after practicing on a limited basis all week after also missing the past two outings. ... Starting LB Matt Milano was off the injury report after missing last weekend with groin injury. ... Allen was listed as a full participant all week after hurting his throwing elbow and shoulder against New England. Series notes The teams have split the past two season series, with the Jets being the Bills only division rival to have beaten them once in each of the past two seasons. ... The Bills have won four straight at home since a 13-6 loss in a mean-nothing 2019 season finale in which Buffalo rested a majority of its starters after the first quarter. ... Buffalo is 16-8 in the past 24 meetings since snapping a six-game skid spanning the 2009-12 seasons. Stats and stuff The Jets are 2-8 since defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich replaced the fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8 on an interim basis. ... Rodgers is interception-free in seven of his past eight games, including none in each of the Jets’ past four on the road. ... Rodgers needs one TD pass to give him 25 for the season. It would be the 14th time in his 20-year career he reached the mark, tying him with Brees (14) for the third-most seasons with at least that many. Only Brady (17) and Manning (16) have more. ... Rodgers and WR Davante Adams have connected for 82 touchdowns, including the postseason, to tie Miami’s Dan Marino and Mark Clayton for the third most in NFL history by a quarterback-wide receiver duo. ... Adams needs 72 yards receiving for his sixth 1,000-yard season. ... In nine games since being acquired from Las Vegas, Adams has 56 catches for 719 yards and six TDs. ... WR Garrett Wilson needs 13 yards receiving to reach 1,000 for the third straight season to start his career. He’s six catches away from surpassing his career high of 95 set last season. ... The Jets went 99 yards on their opening possession to score a touchdown for the second straight game on their first drive after not doing so previously all season. ... New York scored nine points and had no punts in the loss to Los Angeles. The Jets joined the 1991 Colts — a 16-7 loss to the Patriots in the season opener — as the only teams in the Super Bowl era to score fewer than 10 points and not punt. ... The Jets allowed 110 net passing yards against the Rams, the third fewest they’ve given up this season and fifth time they held an opponent under 150 this season. ... The Bills are a win from clinching the AFC’s No. 2 seed entering the playoffs. ... Buffalo has 12 wins for just the seventh time in team history, and third since 2020, and in position to match the team record previously done four times (1990, 1991, 2020 and 2022). ... The Bills are 10-0 at home since a 24-22 loss to Denver on Nov. 13, 2023, and have an opportunity to finish a season without a home loss for just the second time in team history (8-0 in 1990). ... Allen’s 75 wins through his first seven NFL seasons are tied for the most with Russell Wilson. ... Allen, who threw just his sixth interception of the season last week and also has two lost fumbles, is 6-1 this season and 44-27 overall when committing turnover. ... Buffalo’s 29 TDs rushing match a single-season team record set in 2016. ... Buffalo is 4-3 this season when trailing at the half after overcoming a 14-7 deficit against New England. ... Buffalo improved to 28-22 when allowing 20 or more points since 2019. The team went a combined 12-67 when allowing that many from 2011-18. ... Buffalo forced three turnovers last week, and has a takeaway in all but one outing this season. Fantasy tip Allen might have gotten you to your championship weekend, but he could be hard-pressed to put up big numbers against the Jets. Allen is 3-2 in his past five meetings and averaging just 215 yards passing, with seven touchdowns and six interceptions while being sacked 16 times. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL The Associated PressPresident-elect Donald Trump used a photo of himself and first lady Jill Biden in Paris on social media on Sunday to sell his new line of fragrances. France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral officially reopened its doors in Paris on Saturday evening in a global event that brought in several world leaders, royals, and business tycoons, marking the revival of the 861-year-old landmark five years after a devastating fire . The visit marked Trump's fifth trip to France, following four visits during his first presidency, including D-Day anniversary ceremonies in 2019—the same year the Notre Dame caught fire. While President Joe Biden did not attend the reopening due to scheduling conflicts, the first lady represented the administration on his behalf as she was pictured sitting close to Trump and her daughter Ashley Biden during the ceremony. On Sunday, Trump took to his Truth Social account to share the picture of himself and Jill Biden at the Notre Dame ceremony to promote his line of fragrances by turning the picture into a meme, captioning it: "A Fragrance Your Enemies Can't Resist." "Here are my new Trump Perfumes & Colognes! I call them Fight, Fight, Fight, because they represent us WINNING. Great Christmas gifts for the family. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!" the president-elect wrote. According to the website, there are four fragrance products with two cologne products for men and two perfume products for women and are being sold for nearly $200 each. However, both the "Victory Perfume" and "Victory Cologne" which feature specialized bottles are sold out as of Sunday evening. Newsweek has reached out to Trump via email for comment on Sunday evening. This is not the first time Trump has used photos of himself to sell various items as he notably used his mugshot photo when he was booked in Georgia on racketeering charges to launch a mugshot-inspired line on his campaign site that includes T-shirts, mugs and stickers. Trump and over a dozen of his allies were indicted in August 2023 for conspiring to overturn his loss in the 2020 presidential election to Biden in the state. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has since asked the Georgia Court of Appeals to dismiss the case against him now that he has won a second term. Trump has since continued this approach in his 2024 presidential campaign, selling a wide range of items. These included collectible digital trading cards featuring him as a superhero, $399 gold high-top sneakers, $100 "MAGADonalds" T-shirts, and even $60 "God Save America" Bibles , which reportedly netted him $300,000 overall. In September, "TRUMP Watches" were launched, with Trump asking his supporters to spend at least $499 to join "President Trump's Watch Community." However, the increase in merchandise has also brought criticism as Mary Trump, the president-elect's estranged niece, accused her uncle last month of "grifting" during the holiday season as she condemned his use of selling merchandise that is affiliated with himself. In a YouTube video posted on November 27 titled, "Griftsgiving: Trump's Holiday Scams Exposed - The Family Business," Mary Trump , a vocal critic of her uncle, discussed these products as she accused the president-elect of "grifting" during the holiday season. "Gather around the table because it is that time of the year again. Yes, the vegan turkey is roasting, the pumpkin pie is cooling, and of course I'm getting my massive bowl of mashed potatoes ready because Donald and his cronies are back at it with their favorite family tradition grifting," Mary Trump said. "Let's get into the side hustle that they are starting to call the 'parallel economy.' For those unfamiliar the parallel economy is a MAGA marketplace where conservatives pedal products to their followers promising freedom for a price." Speaking of the many Trump-branded products that are out there for sale, Mary Trump said "there is literally no bottom to the grift for this kind of junk." Her remarks come as many of these items including the Trump sneakers and Trump-branded watches were participating in Black Friday sales, according to their official websites. While it is unclear how much Trump makes from all the products and business ventures as some are collaborations with other brands, last year, it was reported that Trump made between $100,000 and $1 million for a series of digital trading cards, which he re-released this year for $99 apiece as a new "America First Collection."Syrians rejoice as Assad flees, ending brutal reign
Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey, lawmaker says A New Jersey lawmaker from part of the state where several mysterious drones have been spotted in recent week says the devices appear to avoid detection by traditional methods. Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia was among state officials who met Wednesday with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security. She says lawmakers were told the drones have dodged detection by helicopters and radio. Fantasia says DHS described the devices as up to 6 feet in diameter and sometimes traveling with their lights off. The Morris County Republican made the comments in a post on X shortly after she and several other state and local lawmakers met with state police and Homeland Security officials. Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell as he's named Time's Person of the Year NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange for the first time and be named Time magazine's Person of the Year. Thursday's events will be a notable moment of twin recognitions for Trump, a born-and-bred New Yorker who has long seen praise from the business world and media as a sign of success. Four people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press that Trump was expected to be on Wall Street on Thursday to mark the ceremonial start of the day's trading, while a person familiar with the selection confirmed that Trump had been selected as Time's Person of the Year. Rape allegation against Jay-Z won’t impact NFL's relationship with music mogul, Goodell says IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z won’t impact the NFL's relationship with the music mogul. Jay-Z's company Roc Nation has produced some of the NFL’s entertainment presentations including the Super Bowl halftime show. A woman who previously sued Sean “Diddy” Combs alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 amended the lawsuit Sunday to include an allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. Jay-Z says the rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. The NFL teamed up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2019 for events and social activism. The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago. Ohio politician proposes make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game An Ohio politician has seen enough flag planting. Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he's introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state. His proposal comes after the Nov. 30 fight at the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry football game when the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 13-10 and then attempted to plant their flag at midfield. A fight ensued and police had to use pepper spray to disperse the players. Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield famously planted a flag in the middle of the field at Ohio State after the Sooners beat the Buckeyes in 2017. Gastineau confronts Favre in documentary for his 'dive' on Strahan's record-breaking sack Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre last year at a memorabilia show and angrily accused the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of deliberately going down on a record-breaking sack. The tense exchange is shown in the new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary “The New York Sack Exchange." It chronicles the Jets’ fearsome foursome defensive line of the 1980s that included Gastineau. Gastineau set an NFL record with 22 sacks in 1984, but Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan broke the mark when he sacked Favre in 2002 in a game between the Giants and Packers. Many have accused Favre of purposely taking the sack so Strahan could set the single-season record with 22 1/2. What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected Lawyers in the Alex Jones bankruptcy case are now in discussions on what could happen next after a federal judge in Texas rejected the auction sale of Jones’ Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet. The next steps remained unclear Wednesday as the judge ordered the trustee who oversaw the auction to come up with a new plan. Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston rejected the bid late Tuesday, saying there was too much confusion about The Onion’s bid. The bankruptcy case was in the wake of the nearly $1.5 billion that courts have ordered Jones to pay for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut a hoax. Sandy Hook families had backed The Onion’s bid. NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret. Nike is committed to helping the league continue expanding its worldwide reach. The league and the apparel giant announced Wednesday a 10-year partnership extension. The NFL and Nike will focus on working together to grow the game’s global reach, increase participation, develop new talent, and expand the football fan base. Nike, the world’s largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel, has been the NFL’s exclusive provider of uniforms and sideline, practice and base layer apparel for all 32 NFL teams for 12 years. George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89 NEW YORK (AP) — George Joseph Kresge Jr., otherwise known to TV watchers as the mesmerizing entertainer and mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, has died at age 89. Kreskin’s friend and former road manager, Ryan Galway, says he died Tuesday at his home in Caldwell, New Jersey. Kreskin launched his television career in the 1960s and remained popular for decades, appearing with everyone from Merv Griffin to Johnny Carson to Jimmy Fallon. Fans would welcome, if not entirely figure out, his favorite mind tricks — whether correctly guessing a playing card chosen at random, or, most famously, divining where his paycheck had been planted among the audience. He also hosted a show in the 1970s, gave live performances and wrote numerous books. Albertsons sues Kroger for failing to win approval of their proposed supermarket merger Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history has crumbled. The two companies have accused each other of not doing enough to push their proposed alliance through, and Albertsons pulled out of the $24.6 billion deal on Wednesday. The bitter breakup came the day after a federal judge in Oregon and a state judge in Washington issued injunctions to block the merger, saying that combining the two grocery chains could reduce competition and harm consumers. Albertsons is now suing Kroger, seeking a $600 million termination fee, as well as billions of dollars in legal fees and lost shareholder value. Kroger says the legal claims are “baseless.” Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon LOS ANGELES (AP) — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage at the Academy Women’s Luncheon to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left behind in the conversation. The singer-actor has been public about her mental health struggles, revealing she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Gomez was the keynote speaker Tuesday at the event held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with attendees including Ariana Grande, Olivia Wilde, Amy Adams, Pamela Anderson, Rita Wilson, Ava DuVernay and Awkwafina.