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Travis Barker shares pics from hospital; wife Kourtney stays by his side
Travis Barker shared candid images of himself from his hospital bed on Instagram, showcasing the support of his wife, Kourtney Kardashian, and their daughter, Alabama. Although the specific reason for his hospitalization is not…
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The Exorcist: Martyrs North America Box Office: Will Scarlett Johansson’s Casting Help It Beat The 1973 OG As The Franchise’s Top Grosser?
The Exorcist: Martyrs dropped its official trailer recently, and the packed star cast is expected to impact the film’s box office run. The horror film has cast Scarlett Johansson in…
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Plain definitions of the words that keep turning up in the coverage.
Volatility
How sharply a price moves over time, in either direction. High volatility means larger swings, not necessarily losses,…
Deflation
A sustained fall in the general price level. It sounds welcome but tends to delay spending and raise…
Semiconductor
The chips that do the computing. A handful of firms dominate design and an even smaller number dominate…
Circuit breaker
An automatic pause in trading triggered by a sharp move. The aim is to let information spread and…
Bill
A proposed law, still going through the legislature. It is not law until it has passed every required…
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In 1996, Jim Carrey became Hollywood’s first $20 million actor
Jim Carrey experienced a challenging childhood marked by financial struggles and his family's living conditions. He worked various jobs and eventually pursued a career in comedy after leaving school. His…
