Spotify claims to have paid audiobook publishers ‘tens of millions’ in royalties | Books
Spotify announced that it has paid out “tens of millions” to audiobook publishers since allowing users to listen to 15 hours of audiobooks with its premium subscription package last fall. Regarding this figure reported by an industry magazine, the company said, bookstoresaid it is “100% royalty” and expects royalty payments to “continue to increase” in […]
Democrat Reps. Cori Bush And Rashida Tlaib Vote No On Bill Banning Hamas Terrorists From U.S.
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) (R) and Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) speak at a press conference on the Israel-Hamas war outside of the U.S. Capitol on December 07, 2023 in Washington, DC. A group of Democratic lawmakers joined by members of Doctors Against Genocide called on a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty […]
Amateur Archaeologists Uncover ‘Toilet Spoon’ In Wales
Metal detectorists in Wales revealed the discovery of an ancient Roman “toilet spoon” in late January and it is a lot less disgusting than you might think. The “toilet spoon” was one of several “treasures” uncovered by a team of amateur archaeologists working around the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, according to a press release from […]
Job Cuts Soar As Employers Look For Ways To Lower Costs
The number of job cuts by American employers surged in January as companies looked to lower operating costs to adjust to harsh economic conditions, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, Inc. The number of positions cut by employers in January jumped 136%, with 82,307 positions cut compared to the 34,817 cut in December, […]
Kate Hudson Enters The Music Industry With New Single
Famous actress Kate Hudson stunned fans by announcing the release of her first song on Wednesday, as she entered the world of music for the first time. Hudson has enjoyed an illustrious career in Hollywood, starring in films such as “Almost Famous,” “Glass Onion” and “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” The daughter […]
Scientists Find Link Between Energy Drinks And Childhood Mental Health, And It Shouldn’t Surprise You
A study published mid-January found a wealth of evidence supporting a correlation between consumption of energy drinks during childhood and mental health issues. The comprehensive inquiry examined data from 57 studies, encompassing more than 1.2 million young people from 21 different countries and was published in the Public Health journal. The researchers found a significant […]
Nvidia’s new China-focused AI chip set to be sold at similar price to Huawei product
January 31, 2024 – 11:57 PM PST REUTERS/Mike Blake BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Nvidia (NVDA.O) has started taking pre-orders for a new China-specific artificial intelligence (AI) chip from distributors who are pricing it on par with a rival product from Huawei, sources familiar with the matter said. Advertisement The graphics card, the H20, is the most powerful of […]
These are the best-performing stocks since the market low in October – CNBC
While stocks as a whole have rebounded from their October lows, some stocks have risen more than others. The S&P 500 recently hit a new all-time high, up nearly 20% from its October 27, 2023 low. This marks the beginning of a new bull market, which typically returns more than 150% and lasts even longer. […]
The Commanders have screwed up their head coaching search in spectacular fashion
As recently as a week ago, it felt like coaches were destined to be the clear winners of the offseason recruiting cycle. They acquired what is widely regarded as the best general manager prospect in the NFL, and all signs pointed to them acquiring the hottest head coaching candidate. A new era of hope and […]
MTG Introduces Resolution To Censure Ilhan Omar For ‘Working As A Foreign Agent’
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced a resolution Thursday accusing Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar of “admitting to working as a foreign agent.” The Daily Caller obtained a copy of the resolution after Omar told Congress that his main task was to protect Somalia’s national interests. Omar has faced criticism from Republicans in Congress […]