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Life at the Edge of a Famous Family
This comparatively reduced terrain has often served as complement to her husband’s much grander vistas. “I am the observer, the audience…
Swedan Margen
Swedan Margen contributes to L'Officiel Lifestyle with a focus on business and entrepreneurship.
Swedan covers business developments, emerging companies, entrepreneurial stories, and trends influencing industries and the broader economy.
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A Holiday Gift Guide: Presents for Kids
In theory, buying gifts for children is a snap. If they’re old enough to talk, but not old enough to ignore you completely, they will…
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Time Runs Out on Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks
Nico Harrison, the former general manager of the Dallas Mavericks, made many head-scratching comments after he inexplicably traded Luka…
Business
US jury says Apple must pay Masimo US$634 million in smartwatch patent case
A FEDERAL jury in California said on Friday(Nov 14) that Apple owes medical-monitoring technology company Masimo US$634 million for…
Business
Buffett acquires US$4.9 billion stake in Google parent Alphabet
WARREN Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway acquired 17.9 million shares of Google parent Alphabet during the third quarter, while further…
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Rupiah redenomination: How will Indonesia’s currency reform affect its economy?
Redenomination can improve the country’s economic efficiency and enhance confidence in the currency but risks driving inflation In…
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Immigrant who allegedly dodged ICE with Wisconsin judge's help has been deported
An immigrant who was arrested after a Milwaukee judge allegedly helped him dodge federal agents has been deported. Source link
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Musk's Grokipedia leans on 'questionable' sources, study says
ELON Musk’s Grokipedia carries thousands of citations to “questionable” and “problematic” sources, US researchers said Friday (Nov 14),…
Politics
Bondi taps acting U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to probe Democrats' ties to Epstein
Attorney General Pam Bondi, at the behest of President Trump, has initiated an investigation into ties between Jeffrey Epstein and…
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Column: AI can perform a song, but can it make art?
The most insulting thing about the success of Breaking Rust, an artificial intelligence “artist” that topped Billboard’s Country Digital…
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Transgender veterans sue to regain pensions, benefits
More than a dozen transgender veterans are suing the government for revoking their pensions and benefits after being discharged under the…
Politics
Congress Didn’t Give Trump an Unlimited License to Tariff
The best legal argument for the Trump tariffs assumes that we are currently in a declared war with every country on the planet. Source link
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The GOP Can’t Punt on Health Care
Failing to introduce and explain Obamacare alternatives represents a serious political risk. Source link
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The Week: The Shutdown Ends at Last
Plus: Remembering James Watson and his complicated legacy. Source link
Culture
The Icelandic Artist Ragnar Kjartansson, Absurd and Profound in Equal Measures
Kader Attia’s film “La Valise Oubliée” (2024) cracks open a well of family memories, employing photographs and archival materials buried…
Culture
Netflix is revamping its gaming strategy to win more users. Is it working?
Inside an office in Hollywood, not far from the Walk of Fame and the Sunset Bronson Studios, Netflix executive Alain Tascan revealed new…
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Is “Six Seven” Really Brain Rot?
“Thank God it’s Friday.” “It’s hot outside.” “How’s it goin’?” “Can you believe this rain?” Malinowski described such utterances as forms…
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People are dumping Tinder. The dating app wants to reignite its spark by getting singles offline
More than a decade ago, Tinder became the hottest dating app, transforming modern romance by making it possible for singles to swipe…
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“Sirāt” Is a Harrowing, Exhilarating Dance of Death
The rave comes to an abrupt stop, and the story, which Laxe scripted with Santiago Fillol, takes off like a shot. Armed soldiers turn up…
Business
Japan’s Mizuho books 44% rise in Q2 profit, raises forecast
The company’s results show how Japan’s largest banks are cashing in on the end of ultra-low interest rates Japan’s Mizuho Financial Group…
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Malaysia enters mediation with Julius Baer on US$112 million 1MDB lawsuit
MALAYSIA said it’s entered mediation talks with Julius Baer Group in a bid to settle a US$112 million lawsuit filed against the Swiss bank…
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Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been receiving around-the-clock care at home, has been hospitalized with a rare neurological disorder,…
Politics
Appeals court blocks Trump's rules to stop illegal immigrants from getting truck driver permits
A federal appeals court put on hold Thursday the Trump administration's new rules limiting commercial driver's licenses, saying the…
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'South Park' addresses AI-generated videos and copyright with Totoro, Trump and Bluey
“South Park” is known for pushing the envelope, but the latest episode has been described by fans online as “nightmare fuel.” In what is…