Movie Review: Dwayne Johnson has never been better in ‘The Smashing Machine,’ but the movie dodges

Movie Review: Dwayne Johnson has never been better in ‘The Smashing Machine,’ but the movie dodges

Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” isn’t what you think it is, especially if you think it’s a movie about a British guy who thinks his typewriter is the tops. “The Smashing Machine” would seem to bear all the hallmarks of something grittier, darker and more disturbing than it is. It’s the solo directorial debut of…

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Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps

Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps

The Czech Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is opening its 59th edition, with American actor Peter Sarsgaard and Luxembourg actress Vicky Krieps set to receive a main award during Friday’s opening ceremony PRAGUE — The Czech Karlovy Vary International Film Festival was kicking off its 59th edition on Friday with honors for American actor Peter…

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Family office deal-making slides with some bright spots in Europe

Family office deal-making slides with some bright spots in Europe

Key Points Private investment firms of the ultra-rich made 60% fewer direct investments in July compared to the same period last year, according to Fintrx. Rattled by tariff uncertainty, some family offices have been investing more overseas, especially in European startups. Infinitas Capital’s Robin Lauber told CNBC why the Swiss family office is optimistic despite…

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CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific in  billion all-stock deal

CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific in $9 billion all-stock deal

CoreWeave founders Brian Venturo, at left in sweatshirt, and Mike Intrator slap five after ringing the opening bell at Nasdaq headquarters in New York on March 28, 2025. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images Artificial intelligence hyperscaler CoreWeave said Monday it will acquire Core Scientific, a leading data center infrastructure provider,…

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Jeannie Seely, soulful country singer behind hits like ‘Don’t Touch Me,’ dies at 85

Jeannie Seely, soulful country singer behind hits like ‘Don’t Touch Me,’ dies at 85

NEW YORK — Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer behind such standards like “Don’t Touch Me,” has died. She was 85. Her publicist, Don Murry Grubbs, said she died Friday after succumbing to complications from an intestinal infection. Known as “Miss Country Soul” for her unique vocal style, Seely was a trailblazer for women…

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Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman Odds: How to Bet on the WBC Junior Middleweight Title Fight

Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman Odds: How to Bet on the WBC Junior Middleweight Title Fight

This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. In the night’s main event, WBC super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora defends his belt against former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman in a high-stakes clash…

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