Posts by Nathan Pine
China sets 2025 auto sales target below association forecast, vows tighter regulation
[SHANGHAI] China is targeting 32.3 million in vehicle sales in 2025, the country’s industry ministry said, below the 32.9 million units projected for the year by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). The target was part of a plan to support stable growth in the auto sector that China’s Ministry of Industry and Information…
Read MoreUS penalises two Chinese companies that acquired tools for chipmaker SMIC
[NEW YORK] The US on Friday (Sep 12) penalised two Chinese firms that acquired US chipmaking equipment for China’s top chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), including them among 32 entities that were added to the Commerce Department’s restricted trade list, according to a US government posting. Twenty-three of the 32 were in China. GMC…
Read MoreHow Martin Sheen Reacted to Watching Charlie Sheen Documentary
Martin Sheen wants his son to have the spotlight. Two days after Charlie Sheen released his Netflix documentary, aka Charlie Sheen, the director of the two-part film Andrew Renzi shared how the actor’s famous dad felt about bringing his tumultuous real-life story to life. “I watched the documentary sitting next to Martin,” the filmmaker told…
Read MoreUS: Nasdaq notches record high close, traders look to Fed meeting
[BENGALURU] The Nasdaq notched a record high close on Friday (Sep 12) in a mixed trading session, lifted by Microsoft as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting next week, when it is widely expected to cut interest rates to counter a slowdown in the jobs market. Lifted by Tesla and other technology-related…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Punjabi truckers say they’re being harassed after deadly Florida wreck
For 15 years, Sumit Singh has hauled freight to and from Los Angeles ports and across the country. For the first time, though, the Punjabi Sikh truck driver is now reluctant to leave the state. Three of his colleagues have been detained by immigration officers, and new trucking horror stories pop up in his WhatsApp…
Read MoreNetflix Unveils Three New Japanese Series, ‘Steel Ball Run,’ ‘Straight To Hell’ & ‘Did Someone Happen To Mention Me?’
Marking its 10th anniversary in the country this month, Netflix has unveiled three new Japanese series set to premiere next year. Comedy series Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? is in production, starring Koji Yakusho, who won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 for his performance in Perfect Days. The Netflix series…
Read MoreThe Best Sticky Bras, Boob Tapes, and More Alternatives for When You Can’t Wear a Bra
For several years, I thought I couldn’t wear backless dresses or tops with plunging necklines because it would mean I had to go braless. For reference, I wear a size DD bra, and while I’m all for freeing the nipple, I personally need a little support if I want to feel comfortable. I had always…
Read MoreMatthew Dowd No Longer With MSNBC After Furor Over Comments Following Charlie Kirk Shooting — Update
UPDATED: Matthew Dowd is no longer with MSNBC, a network source confirmed, following a furor over remarks he made in the aftermath of the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Earlier, the president of MSNBC apologized for remarks made by Dowd, a political analyst who had been with the network since 2022. Dowd also issued…
Read MoreDoorDash plans to test drone deliveries in San Francisco warehouse
Food delivery app DoorDash is setting its sights on a new destination to test out flying drone deliveries: San Francisco. The tech company leased a warehouse in the Mission District last month that will serve as a research and development space to advance its autonomous delivery technology, a June letter sent to San Francisco Zoning…
Read MoreArtists First Signs ESPN’s Mina Kimes
EXCLUSIVE: Award-winning journalist Mina Kimes has signed with Artists First for representation in film and television. Kimes is an NFL analyst, senior writer, podcast host and television contributor for ESPN. Since joining ESPN The Magazine in 2014, her profile has grown steadily across the company’s multimedia platforms, spanning digital and print, television, radio, and podcasting.…
Read MoreABC Developing Workplace Comedy Set In Food Truck Park From David E. Kelley, Chrissy Teigen & Caroline Fox
EXCLUSIVE: ABC is developing the new comedy All’s Fine, from David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, The Undoing), Chrissy Teigen (Chrissy & Dave Dine Out, The Way Down), Matt Tinker (Big Little Lies), and Caroline Fox (Night Court, Unstable). Set at a food truck park in Austin, Texas, All Day is a workplace comedy about…
Read MoreDownton Abbey’s Laura Carmichael and Michael C. Fox Are Married
Downton Abbey has a real-life love story. Indeed, costars Laura Carmichael and Michael C. Fox—who play Lady Edith and Andrew Parker, respectively—have shared they’ve since gotten married. In honor of the celebration of the series that is set to end with the film Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Michael looked back fondly on the special things he…
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