Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Green Bay Packers begin exhibition play Friday when they travel to San Francisco for a 7:30 p.m. game. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and many of Green Bay’s starters won’t play. But there is plenty of intrigue. Here are five things to watch: 1. Summer of Love Packers third-year quarterback Jordan Love, who’s had a somewhat disappointing start to his career, has shown dramatic improvement this summer. But there’s a major difference between doing it on the practice field and when the lights go on. With Rodgers sitting, Love figures to play the overwhelming majority of the game. And the Packers would love nothing more than to see their 2020 first round draft choice continue to make gains. “I think he’s much more in rhythm,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said of Love. “I think there’s much more decisiveness, I think you see it in his footwork. He’s not getting what I call ‘stuck’ at the top of the drop where both … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Vs. San Francisco 49ers: 5 Things To Watch
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Peak inflation bet lifts stocks, US dollar in doldrums
- A + A LONDON (Aug 11): Global shares edged higher on Thursday as investors bet on the pace of interest rate hikes slowing after data pointed to inflation peaking, leaving the US dollar struggling after its biggest fall in five months. Oil prices languished below US$100 a barrel in search of direction, while better-than-expected earnings from Zurich lifted the insurer's shares. Figures on Wednesday showed that US consumer prices were unchanged in July compared with June, a two-year rise in inflation stopped in its tracks by a drop in gasoline prices. Investors now turn to US producer prices data, along with the latest jobless claims numbers, ahead of Wall Street's open. Michael Hewson, chief markets analyst at CMC Markets, said peaking inflation could mean less aggressive interest rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve when it meets in September. The Bank of England and European Central Bank also meet next month. "Markets are getting ahead of themselves, and … [Read more...] about Peak inflation bet lifts stocks, US dollar in doldrums
Davao City police hunt down 2 men in shooting of jeepney passenger
FILE PHOTO: Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte. ALBERT ALCAIN/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO DAVAO CITY – Law enforcers here are hunting down two men allegedly responsible for the death of a jeepney passenger who was shot inside the vehicle on Thursday morning. Based on a spot report, Paul John Dizon Ferraren, 28, his mother Jocelyn, and his unnamed common-law wife, were riding a passenger jeepney along Piapi Boulevard, one of the busiest streets in the center of the city, when a masked man appeared at the side of the vehicle where the victim was sitting and shot him. After shooting the victim, the man boarded a waiting motorcycle driven by another man wearing a helmet and a black shirt. The police report said the victim was immediately brought to the Southern Philippines Medical Center where the attending physician, Dr. Marie Alissandra A. Pantojan, declared him dead. Investigators were able to recover three fired cartridge cases of a 9mm pistol. The incident was the latest of … [Read more...] about Davao City police hunt down 2 men in shooting of jeepney passenger
Cisco hit by cyberattack from hacker linked to Lapsus$ group
Cisco Systems Inc. said it was the victim of a cyberattack in which a hacker repeatedly attempted to gain access to the Silicon Valley firm’s corporate network. Cisco said it became aware of a potential compromise on May 24, and disclosed it on Wednesday after the hacker leaked a list of the files it had stolen on the dark web. An investigation determined that the hacker broke into Cisco’s network by cracking into an employee’s personal Google account, which synchronized their saved passwords across the web, the San Jose, California-based company said in a blog post published on Wednesday. The attacker then pretended to be trusted organizations during phone calls with the employee and successfully persuaded the employee to accept a multifactor push authentication notification to their device. That allowed the hacker to gain access to Cisco’s network using the employee’s credentials. Cisco had “not identified any evidence suggesting that the attacker gained access to critical … [Read more...] about Cisco hit by cyberattack from hacker linked to Lapsus$ group
Boy band Omega X to embark on U.S. tour in October
The poster for Omega X's U.S. tour [SPIRE ENTERTAINMENT] Boy band Omega X will go on a U.S. tour titled “Connect : Don’t give up” from October. A poster released by the band's agency SPIRE Entertainment Thursday revealed that the tour will begin in Boston on Oct. 1, then move on to 13 cities such as New York, Orlando, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The boy band is recently receiving global spotlight thanks to its first full-length album “Story Written in Music” released in June. Before embarking on the U.S. tour, the band will debut in Japan on Aug. 24 and head on a Latin American tour in September. The band recently landed on "The Tidal K-pop 10” list by global streaming platform Tidal and was selected as a rising star by K-pop columnist Jeff Benjamin. Omega X debuted in June last year with its first EP “Vamos” and has released songs such as “What’s Goin’ On” (2021) and “Love Me Like” (2022). The band consists of 11 members — Jaehan, Hwichan, … [Read more...] about Boy band Omega X to embark on U.S. tour in October
The 5 Best New Restaurants And Bars In Charlotte, North Carolina
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After spending years hiding in the shadows of Charleston, Nashville, and Atlanta, the Queen City has quietly emerged as a vibrant Southern culinary destination worth paying attention to. Because so many people relocated to the area during the pandemic – making it one of the fastest-growing U.S. metropolises – the local community has never been more diverse, creative, or hungry for original, independently-owned spots to eat and drink. “As Charlotte grows, it’s entering a second renaissance where the people want to experience something unique that can only be found here,” says Kerrel Thompson, who co-owns Optimist Park’s Bird Pizzeria with his wife Nkem. “There are so many restaurants opening every week.” So below, 5 new and noteworthy restaurants and bars you can’t miss during your next visit to Charlotte. Bird Pizzeria There’s no mention of sourdough, hand-crushed San Marzanos, or wood-fired anything at Bird … [Read more...] about The 5 Best New Restaurants And Bars In Charlotte, North Carolina
Fed leaders, unswayed by softer CPI, see rate hikes into 2023
- A + A (Aug 11): Federal Reserve officials responded to softening inflation data by saying it doesn’t change the US central bank’s path toward even higher interest rates this year and next. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari, who prior to the pandemic was the central bank’s most dovish policy maker, said Wednesday that he wants the Fed’s benchmark interest rate at 3.9% by the end of this year and at 4.4% by the end of 2023. “I haven’t seen anything that changes that,” Kashkari said, responding to a question about a Labor Department report published earlier that showed consumer prices rose 8.5% from a year ago in July. The print was slightly less than the 9.1% increase in the prior month that marked the highest inflation rate in four decades. His Chicago counterpart, Charles Evans, welcomed the news at a separate event Wednesday, but added that inflation remains “unacceptably high.” He said he expects “that we will be increasing rates the rest of this year and … [Read more...] about Fed leaders, unswayed by softer CPI, see rate hikes into 2023
Editor Daily Rundown: Abortion Protests Heating Up
SHOTS FIRED… REPORT : Bullet Found In Window Of Republican Office After AG Spoke Out About Right To Worship Virginia authorities launched an investigation Monday after a bullet was allegedly fired into the window of Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office, according to The Daily Wire. “Capitol Police were called to the Barbara Johns Building at 7:13 p.m. Monday for a report of a bullet that may have been fired into the building from outside,” Public Information officer Joe Macenka told The Daily Wire. “Officers found a bullet in a sixth-floor office that also had a small round hole near the top of a window.” “Capitol Police are investigating the matter and have no further comment at this time,” Macenka reportedly said. Chief Deputy Attorney General Chuck Slemp first notified colleagues that “a single round from a firearm was shot into a window of the Barbara Johns Building,” according to an email reviewed by The Daily Wire. EARLY THIS AM, WAPO FINALLY GETS … [Read more...] about Editor Daily Rundown: Abortion Protests Heating Up
Men Of Fashion Are Claiming Cocktails As The New Menswear Accessory
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In the category of menswear, aesthetic comes with his understanding of personal taste. Elevating anyone's style can be attributed to a signature accessory, like a wardrobe stable or a well-frequented restaurant - which he recommends, serving him more utility. One accessory that is distinct on its own is the cocktail. Foremost, to drink responsibly is most attractive - a personal cocktail choice can become your signature and give a cache to his expressive style. Men of fashion, including stylists, designers, influencers, and tastemakers, are settling into the casual cocktail culture. These men are finding inspiration in creating cocktails with personalized flare. Home aesthetics and mindful activities have been raved about since the pandemic, shifting living habits for many. More so, men are showing off their style and distinguished habits. Earlier this summer, celebrity fashion designer LaQuan Smith created ‘the’ summer … [Read more...] about Men Of Fashion Are Claiming Cocktails As The New Menswear Accessory
Google Cofounder Sergey Brin Just Gave Away Nearly $130 Million Worth Of Shares
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Google cofounder Sergey Brin, the ninth-richest person in the world, just gave $127 million worth of Google stock on Monday to two charitable groups. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing , Brin gave away 1.07 million shares of Google parent company Alphabet, a tiny fraction of his 739 million shares in the company. While the filing itself doesn’t detail where those shares went, a source familiar with the matter tells Forbes they were donated to the charitable Sergey Brin Family Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Brin’s gift isn’t unusual. He typically donates Alphabet shares to his foundation at least once or twice per year. As of the end of 2020, the Sergey Brin Family Foundation has distributed more than $520 million to a smattering of nonprofits around the San Francisco Bay Area, where Brin lives, and elsewhere. The foundation had more than $3 billion in net assets in 2020, the most … [Read more...] about Google Cofounder Sergey Brin Just Gave Away Nearly $130 Million Worth Of Shares