September, 2024

• 19 September

  Why Threads Is All the Ragebait

  

  One surefire way to go viral on Threads—the Meta-owned Instagram-spinoff social network with more than 200 million users—is to ask a ridiculous question that enrages your followers so much, they just have to chime in to answer you, mock you, or berate you. When it first launched last summer, Threads …

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• 19 September

  Frostpunk 2 and More Games Are Coming to Xbox Game Pass Soon

  

  Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — a CNET Editors’ Choice award pick — offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One and PC or mobile device for $20 a month. A subscription gets you access to a large library of games with new …

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• 19 September

  ‘Never Let Go’ Review: Do the Woods Have Eyes?

  Halle Berry plays the ultimate helicopter parent in this new horror movie, where evil lurks in the trees beyond the family cabin. Source link

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• 19 September

  Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures surge as Fed fires up rally

  

  US stock futures soared on Thursday amid growing optimism that the Federal Reserve’s bumper interest-rate cut will deliver a “soft landing” for the US economy. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) climbed 1.6%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) rose 1.2%, both setting the stage for fresh record highs. Contracts on …

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• 19 September

  Their Countries Are at War. These Couples Are Still Together.

  Relationships between Ukrainians and Russians have long been common. Russia’s invasion has brought stigma, separation, legal troubles and a reconsideration of identity. Source link

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• 19 September

  Barron Trump Is Finally Taking the Stage

  

  Donald Trump’s youngest son, and his only child shared with Melania Trump, has largely remained out of the public eye to the degree any former president’s child could. Well, until recently. Newly 18, Barron Trump is now a freshman at NYU and a burgeoning political adviser to his father. For …

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• 19 September

  How to Check Your Eligibility and Apply for Supplemental Security Income

  

  Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal financial assistance program that provides monthly payments to those who meet certain criteria and are enrolled. Funded by the general funds of the US Treasury and administered by the Social Security Administration, the program is designed to help beneficiaries pay for basic …

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• 19 September

  The Enduring Simplicity of Galaxie 500

  The pioneering 1980s dream-pop band has now unveiled its entire studio catalog, mistakes and all. Source link

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• 19 September

  Nio Is About to Shift Into a Higher Gear

  

  If you’ve been along for the Nio (NYSE: NIO) investment ride since the beginning, it hasn’t been for the faint of heart. There have been wild ups and downs, bankruptcy rumors, and capital raises. Despite all the twists and turns, it was easy to buy into the early hype, especially …

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• 19 September

  They Said the Virgin Mary Appeared. The Vatican Is Finally Weighing In.

  After decades, and controversy, the Vatican has authorized public worship at a shrine in Bosnia, where a once tranquil village has become a major pilgrimage site. Source link

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