A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Alts newsletter, a guide to the fast-growing world of alternative investments, from private equity and private credit to hedge funds and venture capital. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The rise of artificial intelligence is likely to boost the valuations of sports teams and
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Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty Images UBS announced plans for a $3 billion buyback Wednesday and posted fourth-quarter profits that beat analysts’ forecasts. The Swiss banking giant said it aims to buyback at least $3 billion of shares in 2026, adding that it aims to do more. Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 56%
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For the last few years, the question of who would succeed Bob Iger hovered over Disney. Entertainment executive Dana Walden’s decades-long career in television, her reputation as a talent-whisperer, and her close relationship with Iger made her the obvious choice from Hollywood’s perspective: “The word about succession is that it’s all Dana all the time,”
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Broadway said its goodbyes to Mamma Mia! and Liberation Sunday, with both productions getting a boost at the box office last week from last chancers scooping up tickets before the February 1 closings. The revival of Mamma Mia! took in a big $1,821,528 for its final week, a bump of $392,259 over the previous week.
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When Pluribus Season 1 ended, it did so with a nuclear-level cliffhanger. What comes next… Won’t be revealed anytime soon. At an Apple TV press day, creator Vince Gilligan confirmed that the writers are currently “deep into the process” of developing the new season, but “it takes a long time to come up with these
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The fundamental difference: Joggers have tapered legs with elastic cuffs at the ankles, while sweatpants have straight legs with open (or sometimes elastic) bottoms. Joggers are made from lightweight, breathable fabrics designed for movement and style versatility—think gym to coffee shop. Sweatpants use heavier, warmer materials prioritizing comfort and insulation—ideal for lounging and cold weather.
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Sonya Sceats is leaving Freedom from Torture after eight years at the helm to lead a legal charity. She will become the director of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law in April, succeeding Spyros Maniatis, who left in September for a post in Taiwan. Sceats began her second stint at Freedom from Torture
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Louis Vuitton LUXUO explores what the recent concluded Men’s Autumn/Winter ’26 Fashion Week reveals about the current state of menswear. The pared-back Milan and Paris calendars this January were a reflection of a luxury sector under pressure. The absence of key players and the scaling back of major shows exposed a recalibration underway, as luxury
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Director Peter Jackson has plenty of movies, but few are quite as iconic as the book to screen adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. That trilogy, which is streaming with a HBO Max subscription, is still a beloved piece of film history that’s regularly re-watched to this day. But new information about them
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We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Here’s the truth most guys don’t know: antiperspirants block sweat, deodorants just mask odor. That’s it. That’s the fundamental difference. And if you’ve been using
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Nintendo Co. Switch 2 game consoles at a Bic Camera Inc. electronics store in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Nintendo Co. fans from Tokyo to Manhattan stood in line for hours to be among the first to get a Switch 2, fueling one of the biggest global gadget debuts since the iPhone launches
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Time Traveler’s Wife is Getting a Dystopian Sequel The title of this ABC article says Audrey Niffenegger
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The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being investigated as a crime based on what authorities saw at her home, an Arizona sheriff said Monday. Speaking during a news conference, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs at the home indicating Nancy Guthrie did
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It looks like BTS’s huge comeback won’t begin at the start of their world tour this spring, but rather next month at home in the comfort of everybody’s living room; the K-pop juggernauts have announced a special live concert that will stream exclusively on Netflix, dubbed BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang. What’s more, they
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Critic’s Rating: 4.4 / 5.0 4.4 Aaron Thorsen’s return made everything better. Seriously, Thorsen’s return was one of many highlights from The Rookie Season 8 Episode 5, and given that he’s involved with this Monica task force, let’s hope this isn’t the last we’ll be seeing of him. All that action and Thorsen’s return certainly
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FashionBeans Editors Meet the collaborative force behind this article. Jamie Millar is a seasoned editor with a passion for investigative journalism. In this collaboration, Jamie played a pivotal role in shaping the article’s investigative aspects, ensuring that every detail was thoroughly examined and presented with clarity. A versatile editor with a knack for storytelling, Paul
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War on Want has promoted its head of campaigns and policy to its top job. Liz McKean’s appointment as executive director at the anti-poverty charity comes after Asad Rehman left in August to become chief executive of Friends of the Earth. McKean, who has assumed the top job with immediate effect, has been the charity’s
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Of the five senses, smell is arguably the most primal and yet the most elusive. The body’s olfactory system is intimately connected to the brain’s centers of emotion and memory, capable of evoking the past and subtly shaping the present mood. Francis Kurkdjian — the visionary perfume creation director at Christian Dior Parfums — has
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