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Sunrise around the Bund river district on November 02, 2023 in Shanghai, China.James D. Morgan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were higher on Tuesday, following gains on Wall Street that saw both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rebound from their worst week of the year.The S&P 500 gained 1.16%, after posting its worst week since March 2023. The Nasdaq Composite also jumped 1.16% following its worst week in more than two years.Traders in Asia will monitor August trade data from China and India. China’s exports and imports for August are expected to grow by 6.5% year-on-year…

AFPTeenage footballers listen to the Russian national anthem before a match. Nearby, artists paint Russian President Vladimir Putin’s portrait on a wall during a graffiti festival. Welcome to Burkina Faso, one of the African nations where Russia is boosting its operations to gain influence.Evidence found by the BBC shows that Russia is using media and cultural initiatives to attract African journalists, influencers, and students while spreading misleading information.These events are being promoted by African Initiative, a newly founded Russian media organisation which defines itself as an “information bridge between Russia and Africa”. It inherited structures previously set up by the…

The world is mourning James Earl Jones, but no one more than the co-stars who loved him along the way, like Mark Hamill. Star Wars catapulted both Mark and James into film history forever, as they shared the screen during perhaps one of the biggest twists in cinematic history.  Following the news of James’ passing, Mark was among the first to release a statement mourning the loss, not just for himself, but the world at large.  James Earl Jones (R) and actress Cecilia Hart arrive at FIJI Water at 2016 Tony Awards at The Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2016…

Better Home & Finance Holding Co., the parent of digital lender Better.com, rolled out its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) streamline refinance program on Monday. The product is available for qualified borrowers with an existing FHA loan who are looking to lower their monthly mortgage payment, reduce their interest rate, shorten their loan term or get out of an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), the company explained. The streamline refi program enables FHA borrowers to refinance their mortgage by reducing underwriting requirements for income verifications and appraisals. Better will evaluate the borrower’s credit report to assess the subject property payment history and to…

As a teenager, Cherry Tan knew she wanted to become a flight attendant.She mapped out a plan to fulfill that dream. At 19, she applied for a cabin crew position at Singapore Airlines. When she was rejected failed, she temporarily switched gears to pursue a bachelor’s degree in hospitality business at the Singapore Institute of Technology. But the dream of becoming a flight attendant never went away, and she continued to apply after graduation.After four years of rejections, at 23 and on her 10th attempt, she got the job.Tan spent the next six years flying around the world and exploring new…

Maxton Hall‘s exceptional international success means fans won’t have to wait long to find out what happens with James and Ruby in season 2. The German-language TV drama premiered in May 2024 and introduced viewers to an unlikely enemies to lovers romance between private school classmates Ruby Bell (Harriet Herbig-Matten) and James Beaufort (Damian Hardung). While attending their prestigious U.K. school, scholarship recipient Ruby unwittingly witnessed a secret that put her on the radar of the wealthy James. Maxton Hall quickly found record-breaking success, becoming the most-watched non-U.S. title during its first week on Prime Video. It was renewed for…

Land and ranch living has never been more appealing to consumers, and the highest standard in ethics and professionalism has never been more sought after. Since 2020, the migration of urban dwellers seeking open, natural spaces has continued, sparking a new wave of clientele and a need for specialized land and ranch expertise among real estate professionals.  Ranchers, land advocates, sporting enthusiasts and agriculture experts themselves, Engel & Völkers Land and Ranch Group is a network of advisors specializing in the purchase and sale of working, recreational and residential ranches. These advisors lend a level of first-hand expertise to this…

David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, during an interview for an episode of “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations” in New York on Aug. 6, 2024.Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs will post a roughly $400 million pretax hit to third-quarter results as the bank continues to unwind its ill-fated consumer business.CEO David Solomon said Monday at a conference that by unloading Goldman’s GM Card business, as well as a separate portfolio of loans, the bank would post a hit to revenues when it reports results next month.It is the latest turbulence related to Solomon’s push into consumer…

Getty ImagesJames Earl Jones, seen here in 2015James Earl Jones, the Hollywood actor and voice of Darth Vader, has died aged 93, his agent has said.He died early on Monday morning surrounded by his family, agent Barry McPherson said. Jones starred in dozens of films including Field of Dreams, Coming To America and Conan the Barbarian. He was best known for giving the Star Wars supervillain Darth Vader his distinctive gravelly voice.Mark Hamill, who played Vader’s son Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, posted “RIP Dad” with a broken heart emoji as he shared a news report of the death.Jones was…

James Earl Jones with President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush in 1992. (Photo: George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum) DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY (CelebrityAccess) — James Earl Jones, a veteran actor of stage and screen, best known for providing his distinctive baritone for the voice of the Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died. He was 93. Born in Mississippi, Jones relocated to Michigan with his family and went on to attend the University of Michigan, where he was enrolled in the pre-med program and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.…