Posts by Nathan Pine
Oil price in freefall reorders global energy landscape
[ad_1] The plunge in oil prices following the twin shocks of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the surprise boost in production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (Opec+) has altered the global energy landscape with stunning speed. Brent crude, the global benchmark, tumbled 13 per cent through Thursday (Apr 3) and…
Read MoreSNL” roasts Donald Trump’s MAWA tariffs—”eating the cats
[ad_1] Saturday Night Live (SNL) roasted President Donald Trump‘s tariff speech with a callback to the rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, which made headlines before the election. Newsweek has contacted the White House via email for a response to the SNL skit. The Context The president announced on Wednesday that the…
Read MoreHalle Berry Grateful That Chris Hemsworth “Stood Up For Her” On Set Of Thriller ‘Crime 101’
[ad_1] Halle Berry has expressed her admiration for her co-star Chris Hemsworth, saying she’ll be “a fan for the rest of her life” after the Australian actor stood up for her on set. Berry was with Hemsworth at CinemaCon in Las Vegas to promote their new thriller Crime 101, when she spoke to E! News…
Read MoreUS dollar recovers after Fed signals caution on future easing
[ad_1] [NEW YORK] The US dollar rebounded against major currencies such as the euro and yen on Friday (Apr 4) after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged the repercussions of larger-than-expected US tariffs and signalled a cautious tone on future easing. Powell said that tariffs increased the risk of higher inflation and slower growth, highlighting…
Read MoreElton John Reveals He “Can’t See Sons Playing Sport” Due To Sight Loss
[ad_1] Elton John has shared the extent of his visual impairment, saying he can no longer see his sons playing sport. Sir Elton, aged 78, announced in November 2024 that his new album, Who Believes in Angels? which he recorded with Brandi Carlile, would be delayed due to his losing sight in his right eye…
Read MoreAmericans want retirement redefined
[ad_1] A new survey has found that 80 percent of Americans believe the Trump administration and Congress should prioritize legislation to help people plan and save for a secure retirement. BlackRock’s study, which surveyed 1,000 registered voters between January 11 and January 15, found that only 28 percent believe the United States retirement system gives…
Read More‘SNL’ Takes A Swipe At Morgan Wallen & God’s Country, Tesla Vandalism & Trump’s “Historically Awesome” Tariffs Speech In Cold Open
[ad_1] A week after Morgan Wallen stalked off Saturday Night Live, the NBC late-nighter made sure the door hit the hit the “I’m the Problem” singer on the way out. “Get me to God’s county,” mocked Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) in a direct swipe at controversy-inviting Wallen’s merch-inspiring post-SNL March 29 Instagram of his…
Read More‘SNL’ Host Jack Black Joins Chester Cheetah In Flamin’ Hot Preparation H Commercial
[ad_1] On this week’s episode of SNL, host Jack Black joins Cheetos mascot Chester Cheetah for a commercial selling a twist on a familiar product. Voiceover sets the stage for what is just “another ordinary party.” Black (as “Stuart, Flamin’ Hot Freak”) then kicks the door down and takes over the party, with Chester in…
Read More‘Saturday Night Live’ Retroactively Censors Audience Cursing Aired On Peacock During Ego Nwodim’s Weekend Update Bit
[ad_1] Lorne Michaels may have stewarded Saturday Night Live through half a century, but it’s not like the late-night show is immune to a couple of snafus. During a call-and-response bit by the perennially charismatic Ego Nwodim on Weekend Update, the audience let out one of the FCC‘s “seven dirty words” — which has now…
Read MoreWalter Salles Talks Gael García Bernal Reunion; Sócrates Soccer Doc & ‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar Triumph: ‘The Film Had To Speak For Itself’ – Qumra
[ad_1] Walter Salles has revealed he is eager to work again with The Motorcycle Diaries star Gael García Bernal, and that an opportunity nearly arose ahead of his making Oscar-winning drama I’m Still Here. “We’ve been trying for a long time,” Salles told journalists at the Doha Film Institute’s Qumra event this weekend, saying they…
Read More‘Saturday Night Live’ Pays Tribute To Val Kilmer
[ad_1] Saturday Night Live paid tribute to the late Val Kilmer, who died April 1 at the age of 65 from pneumonia. The prolific dramatic and comedic actor had previously hosted the late-night show Dec. 9, 2000, alongside musical guest U2, where he even parodied his character Iceman from the original Top Gun. The Juilliard-trained…
Read MoreFans React to Duke’s Final Four Collapse Against Houston
[ad_1] The Duke Blue Devils will go yet another year without a title after their heartbreaking loss to the Houston Cougars on Saturday, 70-67. More Duke news: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Reacts to Duke in NCAA Tournament, ‘Belt to A**’ The Blue Devils suffered a tough loss to Houston in a game in which they led…
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