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UNC paid over $914,000 in legal fees to investigate former football staffers Mike Lombardi and Steve Belichick, with records revealing the probe began weeks before the university's public announcement.
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Ben Watkins and his creative team discuss humanizing Muhammad Ali, filming at the Colosseum, and scoring the Prime Video series with an original Wyclef Jean track.
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The Gilded Age returns for Season 4 this November with eight new episodes, fresh cast members, and dramatic cliffhangers from Season 3 streaming on HBO and HBO Max.
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ELLE editors share the beauty products they're repurchasing nonstop during the Sephora Savings Event, from K-beauty masks to viral styling tools. Discover the editor-approved picks worth adding to cart before the sale ends.
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Kim Kardashian surprised fans at the All's Fair season 2 premiere with short, square 'raspberry cream' nails, trading her usual long styles for a soft, minimalist look that lets jewelry shine.
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A streamlined winter capsule wardrobe removes the daily stress of cold-weather dressing. This guide breaks down nine essential pieces that keep you warm, stylish, and coordinated all season.
Business
Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) are commanding salaries from $586,000 to $1.45 million as companies compete for AI talent. This specialized role adapts AI tools to business operations and is becoming a permanent, high-stakes hire.
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky opens up about transitioning from founder to CEO, why the role is counterintuitive, and his advice on hiring, culture, and why trusting teams too early can sink a young company.
Entertainment
Disney plans thousands of job cuts aiming for 20% annual cost savings, with CEO Josh D'Amaro planning reinvestment in parks, cruises and programming.
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Two Chinese mining firms have exited Kenya's Mrima Hill rare earth and niobium bidding race, leaving five international groups competing for a deposit estimated to hold tens of billions in critical minerals. The outcome underscores...
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OPay withdraws its planned US IPO following a regulatory inquiry by an unnamed foreign jurisdiction, potentially from China, leaving Standard Bank's investment uncertain and raising questions about the fintech's global expansion plans.
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Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) are commanding salaries from $586,000 to $1.45 million as companies compete for AI talent. This specialized role adapts AI tools to business operations and is becoming a permanent, high-stakes hire.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Disney plans thousands of job cuts aiming for 20% annual cost savings, with CEO Josh D'Amaro planning reinvestment in parks, cruises and programming.
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ProPublica applies accountability journalism to the 2026 midterms, examining election integrity, key investigations, and the stories shaping the election's aftermath.
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Democrats' midterm sweep weakens President Trump's trade grip, giving China, Canada, India and South Africa fresh leverage to negotiate better terms in US trade talks.
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Djibouti secures $85M annual from France, reclaims 40% of Heron Island base. Deal underscores nation's leverage as global military host.
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Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour plans a $150 million electric vehicle factory in 6th of October City, aiming for early 2027 completion and 50,000 annual eco-friendly units.
Business
Mark Walter is seeking at least $3 billion to sell his Cadillac Formula 1 team, with at least seven buyers reportedly interested as the squad wraps up its season.
Entertainment
Pixar reshuffles its top ranks as Jonathan Garson steps into the president role and Jim Morris transitions to president emeritus, effective January 2027. The changes signal a new chapter for the animation studio.
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UNC paid $914,000 in legal fees to investigate former football staffers Mike Lombardi and Steve Belichick, with the probe dating to early July—before public announcement.
