Australia’s goods trade surplus shrinks to A$2.9 billion in November

Australia’s goods trade surplus shrinks to A.9 billion in November

[SYDNEY] Australia’s surplus on goods trade narrowed sharply in November as shipments of iron ore fell back, data showed on Thursday, while imports were a fraction firmer. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported the surplus on goods fell to A$2.94 billion (S$3.8 billion) in November, from a revised A$4.35 billion in October. That was well…

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In Oscar-Shortlisted ‘All The Walls Came Down,’ Director Ondi Timoner Documents Her Community Of Altadena Devastated By Wildfire

In Oscar-Shortlisted ‘All The Walls Came Down,’ Director Ondi Timoner Documents Her Community Of Altadena Devastated By Wildfire

One year ago today, filmmaker Ondi Timoner was traveling in Europe at work on a new project when her phone pinged with an alarming bulletin: wildfire was tearing through Timoner’s Altadena neighborhood in Los Angeles. She would learn the walls had come down at the home she shared with her wife, musician and composer Morgan…

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China metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on global rally

China metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on global rally

Open interest has surged to a record across the six base metals traded in Shanghai CHINA’S metal markets are in the grip of a speculative frenzy, with traders and deep-pocketed funds betting on global supply tightness and industrial demand to extend a rally in commodities such as copper, nickel and lithium. Open interest has surged…

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‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Director Brett Haley And Author Emily Henry Share Taylor Swift Needle Drop They Considered In Addition To ‘August’

‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Director Brett Haley And Author Emily Henry Share Taylor Swift Needle Drop They Considered In Addition To ‘August’

People We Meet On Vacation director Brett Haley knew he wanted Taylor Swift’s “August” for a specific scene going into production on the film adaptation of Emily Henry’s book. The director also considered a different song, from Swift’s 1989 album for the film, but ultimately it came down to the folklore ballad for Poppy’s grand…

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Comedians Tom Segura And Christina Pazsitzky Stuck In The Caribbean Due To Venezuela-Related Flight Restrictions

Comedians Tom Segura And Christina Pazsitzky Stuck In The Caribbean Due To Venezuela-Related Flight Restrictions

Comedians Tom Segura And Christina Pazsitzky are trapped in paradise. The duo posted a video to their social media channels revealing that the Trump Administration’s recent military action in Venezuela had the couple, who are married, trapped while on vacation. “We are stuck in the Caribbean,” said Segura in the video. “Do you remember how [the…

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Disney+ To Add Vertical Videos In Push To Boost Daily Engagement

Disney+ To Add Vertical Videos In Push To Boost Daily Engagement

Disney+, which is one of the leading subscription streamers but lags many streaming and digital rivals in terms of daily engagement, is adding vertical videos to the service later this year. The arrival of the new format was one of several advertising-oriented announcements the company made Wednesday at its Tech + Data Showcase at CES…

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All the Red Carpet Trends Celebs Are Wearing This Awards Season—From Cobalt Blue to Molten Gold

All the Red Carpet Trends Celebs Are Wearing This Awards Season—From Cobalt Blue to Molten Gold

Meanwhile, vibrant colors like Lilac are emerging as a must-have shade for awards season. The Blair Waldorf actress opted for a lilac strapless gown, while other rising stars have embraced the purple hue in sheer bodices, ball skirts, and bold eveningwear, echoing runway inspiration from designers including Balenciaga, Valentino, and Gucci. Other notable trends include…

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Nikki Glaser Wants To Host The Golden Globes, Again

Nikki Glaser Wants To Host The Golden Globes, Again

On Sunday, Nikki Glaser will host the Golden Globes for the second time but she is already hoping for a callback. Glaser, who made her debut last year, will host the 83rd Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton. It is airing on CBS and Paramount+ and produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned…

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Love Is Blind Season 10 Premiere Date Revealed

Love Is Blind Season 10 Premiere Date Revealed

Clay Gravesande and AD Smith: Broke Up While Clay expressed his hesitation to getting married due to his own outlook on his father’s infidelity, AD reassured him that they would prevail as a couple and all seemed to be well between the two.  But once faced with the task of saying I do to forever at the altar, Clay…

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