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Apple boringly makes $7.8 billion in a few months
If a company could ever generate $7.8 billion of profit in three months and make it seem like no big deal, it’s Apple. The company pretty casually beat all expectations for its fiscal third quarter, announcing on Tuesday that it … Continue reading
Refuse the suffering that comes with real fur accessories, says SPCA
SINGAPORE — While controversial, the demand for real fur continues to fuel demand for some fashion accessories. The SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) says it’s concerned about a rise in popularity of handbag charm accessories — … Continue reading
Cocaine and kidnappings: The Rio Olympics look more screwed than ever
Baggies of cocaine branded with the Olympics‘ interlocking rings. A sports magnate’s mother-in-law kidnapped for $36 million in ransom. More than half the buildings in the athletes’ village yet to pass safety tests. With less than two weeks before the … Continue reading
Don’t worry, everyone: This town finally found its giant rubber ducky
The town of Clinton, New Jersey, had a problem. Its giant, inflatable rubber duck, a crucial part of its annual rubber ducky race, had gone missing. While one might assume a giant floating duck would be hard to miss, it … Continue reading
‘Carpool Karaoke’ will debut on Apple Music
CBS’ anticipated Carpool Karaoke spinoff is headed to Apple Music. The streaming platform, which costs $10 per month, will be the global home for the series, based on the popular segment on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Corden … Continue reading
Indonesian toilet-themed restaurant serves food and drinks in squat toilets
A themed-restaurant on the island of Java, Indonesia, is making headlines, but not for the most appetising of reasons. Jamban Cafe in Semarang is a toilet-themed restaurant where food is served in squat toilet bowls and diners dine while seated … Continue reading
I communicated like Cher for the day and people didn’t know what to make of it
LONDON — Cher, if you’re reading this, I want you to know that your tweet game is seriously fierce. SEE ALSO: Cher slams Boris Johnson in 2 angry, emoji-packed tweets On Twitter, Cher is outspoken. She’s political. She’s heartfelt. And, … Continue reading
These celebs fired up the Democratic convention on its opening day
The kick off of the Democratic National Convention included not only some of the biggest names in the political arena, but also some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Several women spoke in support of Hillary ClintonSarah Silverman called “Bernie … Continue reading
Lorde’s Uber driver tells her about the joy of meeting celebrities other than Lorde
Lorde‘s Uber driver was really pumped to be driving a celebrity client. No, he wasn’t excited about Lorde, but rather whoever happened to be in the car just before the two-time Grammy winner. Yes, the driver made sure to brag … Continue reading
This stunning photo exhibition showcases the beauty of Sikhs and turbans
In the past year alone, Sikhs have made headlines across the world. There was the first U.S. army officer who fought to be allowed to wear a turban under his helmet. Then there was Waris Ahluwalia, a New Yorker who … Continue reading
