US: Wall Street advances on hopes of government reopening

US: Wall Street advances on hopes of government reopening

WALL Street’s main indexes opened higher on Monday (Nov 10), with risk sentiment aided by signs of progress in Washington to end a record US government shutdown that has stalled economic data releases and intensified concerns over the state of the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 108 points, or 0.23 per cent, at…

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CMA Awards To Honor Vince Gill With Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award

CMA Awards To Honor Vince Gill With Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award

Vince Gill, the 22-time Grammy-winning country music singer-songwriter, will be honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award by the Country Music Association Awards. “Vince embodies the very best of what Country Music stands for,” Sarah Trahern, CEO of CMA, said in a statement. “He’s a true trailblazer, one who gives back to the community, honors the roots…

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Woman visits shelter, hearts break over note on dog’s door

Woman visits shelter, hearts break over note on dog’s door

A shelter dog named Dallas has melted hearts across TikTok after viewers discovered the heartbreaking reason behind his constant barking. The viral clip, posted by user Daniela (@danielascrima), shows the 6-year-old silver Labrador standing quietly in his kennel at Wayside Waifs, a no-kill animal shelter in Kansas City, Missouri. The video has since garnered more…

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‘The Wizard Of The Kremlin’ Trailer: Paul Dano & Jude Law Star In Political Drama Charting Putin’s Rise

‘The Wizard Of The Kremlin’ Trailer: Paul Dano & Jude Law Star In Political Drama Charting Putin’s Rise

EXCLUSIVE: Back in August we unveiled a first clip for Oliver Assayas’ drama The Wizard of the Kremlin starring Paul Dano and Jude Law ahead of its Venice debut and now we can reveal the full international trailer. Adapted by Assayas and award-winning screenwriter and novelist Emmanuel Carrère from the eponymous novel by Giuliano da…

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Apollo to become majority shareholder in Atletico Madrid

Apollo to become majority shareholder in Atletico Madrid

[MADRID] US fund Apollo’s sports investment arm Apollo Sports Capital has agreed to become the majority shareholder in top-tier Spanish football club Atletico Madrid, the club said on Monday (Nov 10), without disclosing any financial details. A source close to the deal said it would value the whole of the club at about 2.5 billion…

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Benan Guz Joins Film Bridge As Managing Director

Benan Guz Joins Film Bridge As Managing Director

EXCLUSIVE: Benan Guz has joined Film Bridge International and will assume the newly created position of Managing Director.  Benan will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the business, including business affairs, interaction with producers, and distribution licensing. The company said she will also oversee the company’s expansion into international production. Jordan Dykstra has…

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Japan’s new leader speaks out on defending US in possible China war

Japan’s new leader speaks out on defending US in possible China war

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has doubled down on comments detailing the conditions under which her country might join a U.S. military response should China move against Taiwan. “I made the remark in line with the government’s conventional position, so I will not retract it,” Takaichi said on Monday when pressed by an opposition lawmaker,…

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