The 2020 BN Trade Deadline Dogathon is here! Short version? We raise money for Make-A-Wish by feeding me only two days of the hot dogs on the Trade Deadline. The more you give, the more I have to eat. I’m scared but committed. Longer explanation here. • The Cubs won …
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Netflix apologizes for ‘invalid’ ‘Cuties’ poster – Deadline
Netflix has released a quick mea culpa today following a strong backlog today over the marketing of its upcoming release Cuties. The largely well-received French-language film won the World Cinema Dramatic Directing Award at Sundance this year. It follows Amy, an 11-year-old girl who joins a group of dancers named …
Read More »Feature drop from Pixel Buds includes fixes for audio output and some new functionality
The second generation Pixel Buds debuted a few months ago. We walked away and could not recommend them, but these wireless earbuds get some new features today that will hopefully enhance the experience a bit. They include bass boost, parts detection and a few others. Plus, some fixes have been …
Read More »Mortgage rates are rising again – just as house prices are starting to rise
Although they are rising, mortgage rates remain below 3%. But a rise in house prices threatens to make buying a home unreachable for many Americans. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.99% for the week ending August 20, and increased three basis points the week before, Freddie Mac FMCC, -0.67% reported …
Read More »Media outline ‘Democratic cheerleaders reporting as reporters’ after slamming Kamala Harris’ address
The mainstream media were marked on Wednesday with “cheerleaders masquerading as journalists” for praising praise over sen. Kamala Harris on Wednesday after accepting the Democratic nomination on Day Three of the Virtual Convention. “The Democratic cheerleaders who are dismissing themselves as reporters are desperately trying to make Kamala Harris the …
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