The return of the slasher movie genre, which had long been dormant, came with some important conditions. The new films were either part of a well-established franchise (like the updates to Scream or Halloween, or next year’s I Know What You Did Last Summer) or they relied on a quirky gimmick. We saw time loops … Read more
Jon Mayall and the Bluesbreakers “Up Close and Personal-Live in Texas” (Wienerworld)-Legendary band leader John Mayall may never have been a particularly impressive performer in his own right, but the Cheshire born musician is rightly referred to as “the godfather of the British blues” after nurturing the talents of so many outstanding young players during … Read more
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was awarded a pay increase for the 2024 fiscal year, receiving over $30 million more than the previous year. However, his total compensation could have been $5.5 million higher if not for a series of cyberattacks that impacted the company. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, Nadella’s total compensation … Read more
A sell-off in Treasuries has strengthened the dollar and left equities mixed as new signs of economic strength have led traders to lower their expectations for US rate cuts. In Japan, shares rose with the help of a weaker yen, while equities in Australia and South Korea fell. US futures remained flat after the S&P … Read more