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LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s impossible to hear King Princess groan “I’m a loser” on their ambitious third album and not think of Beck singing the same line in his canonical slacker anthem released more than three decades ago. Although “Alone Again” is more of an angsty breakup song than an ode to sloth, the evocation of Beck’s “Loser” is fitting for the 26-year-old born Mikaela Straus. In both Straus’ guitar-driven pop music and her public persona, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist exemplifies an offhanded irreverence that artists who aren’t men rarely afford.Unlike their previous album, “Hold On Baby,” which…
The Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a billboard outside of one of its restaurants. Paul Weaver | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesThe Old Country Store look is back.Cracker Barrel announced Tuesday that it was suspending all restaurant remodels, the latest chapter in the controversy over its rebranding that reached as far as the Oval Office.The restaurant chain first ignited a firestorm when it announced its new logo in late August, which disposed of its “Uncle Herschel” character and got rid of the words “Old Country Store” for a sleeker look. That change faced widespread backlash on social media, including from…
Sunseeker Resort has announced a rebrand as the Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton.The resort, under new Blackstone Real Estate leadership and Pyramid Global Hospitality management and the new Hilton partnership is set to become Florida’s ultimate waterfront vacation along with a premier meeting site and convention destination. As the largest hotel of its kind in Southwest Florida, Sunseeker Resort Gulf Coast, positioned along pristine Charlotte Harbor, is designed to capture the spirit of coastal Florida while delivering a luxury experience for leisure, lifestyle, and business travelers alike. Guests can also enjoy the benefits of Hilton Honors…
Tesla is updating its utility-scale Megapack batteries as it seeks to stem the decline of its lucrative energy-storage business. The new battery product known as Megapack 3, which Tesla revealed late Monday, is a bid to lure utilities and data center developers that are desperate for power. Megapack 3 stores around 1 megawatt-hour more electricity than Tesla’s largest existing offering and promises a longer lifespan. Tesla also introduced Megablock, a grouping of four Megapack 3 units that can store 20 megawatt-hours, enough to run around 4,000 homes for four hours, the length of time such batteries are frequently used. The…
The experiment was a remarkable success. In 2023, the Hybe Corporation and Geffen Records set out on a quest to create a massively popular global girl group. The following year, their process was documented on the Netflix series “Popstar Academy: Katseye.” That June, the sextet Katseye debuted. But this was no ordinary pop act. Members of the multilingual, multinational group — Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung, each known by their first names — have backgrounds in South Korea, the Philippines, Cuba, India, the United States and beyond. In the year since their…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said that a Labor Department report released Tuesday confirmed that the U.S. economy is slowing down.The department revised lower its nonfarm payrolls data for the year through March 2025 by 911,000 jobs from initial estimates. That was on the high side of Wall Street’s expectations for a downward shift and the biggest revision in more than two decades.”I think the economy is weakening,” Dimon said. “Whether it’s on the way to recession or just weakening, I don’t know.”JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaking with CNBC’s Leslie Picker in Charlotte, N.C. on July 31st, 2025.David A.…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 12:40 PM ET, Mon September 8, 2025 The award-winning show “Come From Away” is coming to the high seas.In collaboration with Music Theatre International, Cunard will offer an exclusive production during Queen Elizabeth’s maiden Caribbean voyage on October 16, 2025, just in time for the show’s 10th anniversary. “Come From Away” will be performed in Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Court Theatre twice during each voyage, with matinee and evening performances available. This production has been specially designed for the stage at sea, featuring an ensemble of 12 performers. “We are incredibly passionate about the power of timeless…
Tesla has asked the San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland airports about acquiring permits to operate a ride-hailing service at each location, according to Politico. Tesla appears to have contacted each airport right around the time it started up a nascent charter service in California in late July. In the case of the San Francisco and Oakland airports, representatives told the outlet that they had been contacted but had yet to meet with Tesla. The San Jose airport spokesperson confirmed no application for a permit had been filed and that Tesla had asked about the permit process. Tesla currently lacks…
TORONTO (AP) — “Why are you making me cry?”It’s an ironic question for Chloé Zhao, of all people, to be asking the morning after premiering “Hamnet” at the Toronto International Film Festival. On the festival circuit this fall, no film has spawned more of an outpouring of emotion than “Hamnet,” a speculative drama about William Shakespeare, his wife, Agnes, and the death of their 11-year-old son.Since first playing at the Telluride Festival, Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed 2020 novel has left a trail of weeping moviegoers, moved to tears by its tale of love, grief and art. The fall…
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 4:15 PM ET, Mon September 8, 2025 Raise your hand if peace and tranquility are becoming an increasingly pressing priority in today’s chaotic world.If you’re constantly seeking ways to unplug and reset, know this: You’re far from alone. A growing number of travelers are seeking vacations that help them feel more grounded and mindful, according to a new survey conducted by the platform Travelbag. So it’s hardly surprising that searches for ‘calmcations’ – a type of travel focused entirely on peace, quiet, and rejuvenation – are on the rise.The good news is the experts at…