Anne Chaisson, the executive director of Hamptons Film Festival’s presenting organization HamptonsFilm, has announced her decision to step down from her position following this year’s fall festival. Chaisson, who initially joined HamptonsFilm as a film producer, has been with the organization since 2002 when she co-founded and co-chaired the advisory board. In 2012, she took
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Last week, the stock market experienced significant volatility, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending down 0.6%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also saw losses. This downward trend was fueled by concerns over a weak July jobs report, leading traders to closely monitor economic indicators for signs of a recession. Key reports to
The interpretation of the Rising Star Cave system in South Africa as a sacred burial ground for ancient hominids has been a topic of intense debate among scientists. The discovery of numerous Homo naledi remains dating back 300,000 years has raised questions about the deliberate nature of their deposition. A preprint published by paleoanthropologist Lee
BSNL, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, recently announced the launch of a new 4G and 5G-ready OTA and USIM platform in India. The state-owned telecommunications provider aims to enhance service quality and connectivity through this initiative in alignment with the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” campaign. The new platform developed in collaboration with Pyro Holdings allows users to
The UK is set to experience scorching temperatures today, with some parts of the country expected to reach a high of 35C. This would mark the hottest day of the year so far, as warm European air continues to influence the weather across the region. The Met Office has predicted highs of 34C to 35C
Farida Ahmad, MPH, from the CDC’s Division of Vital Statistics at the National Center for Health Statistics in Maryland, brings attention to the fact that COVID’s drop on the list of leading causes of death does not indicate that the battle against the virus is over. It is important to remain vigilant and continue to
Former President Donald Trump recently made false accusations against Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming that she used AI technology to fabricate images of crowd sizes at her rallies. Trump suggested that Harris faked a large crowd at an airport, when in reality, the crowd was authentic. This unfounded conspiracy theory was amplified by Trump on
The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games have been a showcase of luxury, with top brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci aligning themselves with athletes to create a new wave of fashion icons. Carly Duguid, the creative director for Naomi Osaka, sees a clear connection between luxury fashion and athletics, noting the shared commitment to
The period vaguely from mid-July through mid-August, known as the Dog Days of summer, may not initially appear to be a critical time for Oscar contenders. One would assume that Academy voters would be enjoying themselves under the sun rather than focusing on award-worthy films. However, history has shown that the films released during this
Vice President Kamala Harris has made a bold pledge to eliminate taxes on tips in the service and hospitality sectors if she were to win the presidency. This proposal is not new, as former President Donald Trump had also announced a similar idea months earlier. Both candidates made promises of tax-free tips at separate rallies