Miranda Lambert continues the creative streak around her latest critically acclaimed album, Postcards from Texas

The Who's iconic frontman Roger Daltrey has announced that he will be launching a UK solo tour next spring

Oura CEO Tom Hale doesn't believe that Apple has plans to get into the smart ring market because an Apple-designed smart ring might undercut sales of the Apple Watch.


In an interview with CBNC, Hale said that Apple is likely "unconvinced about the value of having a ring and watch together," and he said that while the company is likely keeping a close eye on both Oura and Samsung, an Apple smart ring probably won't happen because "it's hard to do this product category right."

Oura recently came out with the Oura Ring 4, a product able to track movement, fitness, health, stress, and sleep. Oura is one of the most well-known companies in the smart ring space, and it first came out with a ring back in 2015.

Rumors suggest that Apple has explored the idea of a smart ring, but the company reportedly has no plans to launch one at this time. Back in October, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that no ring is in active development.

Apple is said to be worried about cannibalizing sales of the Apple Watch because a smart ring would have many of the same features as the watch. Apple's industrial team proposed a smart ring that would be a lower-cost alternative to an Apple Watch, but Apple executives weren't interested.

Should smart rings pick up in popularity, Apple could decide to design one after all. Back in July, Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring, a device that works with Galaxy devices and tracks movement, sleep, heart rate, and respiratory rate, providing users with a daily sleep score and an energy score.

Apple has patented ring-like devices, resulting in "iRing" rumors, but Apple often patents all manner of products that never make it to launch.
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All aboard the Quarantrain! A large setup of miniature trains in a realistic setting is always a treat, and you have to admire the craftsmanship and dedication of those who make them. Jim Merullo did that with some extra goodies during the pandemic lockdown. He upgraded a previously-abandoned HO scale train layout with scenes that bring us all in on the joke. The first scene he made for what he calls the Quarantrain was a recreation of a classic Gary Larson Far Side comic. Making a standing cow was not easy- he had to combine parts of four cows to get it right. Another scene that caught my eye is an illustration of the Trolley Problem.

Will the switch operator do nothing and kill half a dozen children, or divert the train and kill a nun? See more of these unique scenes from the Quarantrain at Merullo's website. He also posted at thread at Bluesky explaining how he constructed the Quarantrain.  -via Everlasting Blort

The FBI raided Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan's Manhattan apartment, seizing his phone and electronic devices. A source close to the matter told The New York Post it was politically motivated due to Polymarket's successful prediction of Trump's election win. It's "grand political theater at its worst," the source said. "They could have asked his lawyer for any of these things. Instead, they staged a so-called raid so they can leak it to the media and use it for obvious political reasons." Although no charges were filed, the raid has sparked controversy, with speculation of political retribution and concerns over potential market manipulation, as Polymarket faces scrutiny both in the U.S. and from French regulators. The New York Post reports: Coplan was not arrested and has not been charged, a Polymarket spokesperson told The Post on Wednesday evening. "Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections," the rep said. "We charge no fees, take no trading positions, and allow observers from around the world to analyze all market data as a public good." Coplan posted on X after his run-in with the feds: "New phone, who dis?" Polymarket does not allow trading in the US, though bettors can bypass the ban by accessing the site through VPN. The FBI's investigation comes a week after Coplan said Polymarket is planning to return to the US. [...] In 2022, the online gambling platform was forced to pause its trading in the US and pay a $1.4 million penalty to settle charges with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that it had failed to register with the agency. [In France, regulators are investigating Polymarket's compliance with national gambling laws, with concerns about unauthorized gambling activities within the country.] A Fortune report published a week before the election found widespread evidence of wash-trading on Polymarket. "Polymarket's Terms of Use expressly prohibit market manipulation," a Polymarket spokesperson told Fortune in a statement.

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Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says there is plenty of positivity in the camp ahead of the Nations League games against Belarus and Luxembourg.

The nomination of Rubio, a China hawk who's been sanctioned by Beijing, comes at a tense moment in the Indo-Pacific region.

Veteran Irish prop Cian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's record of 133 Irish caps after being named on the bench for Friday's one-off rugby union Test with Argentina.

A judge has temporarily ordered Oakland International Airport in California to stop using the name "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" as the cities' legal battle plays out.

Waack Girls, a Prime Video Original series, will release on November 22. The drama follows six women in Kolkata forming a dance group focused on waacking. Created by Sooni Taraporevala, it explores their journey overcoming personal struggles and societal pressures. The series stars Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, and others, with a compelling mix of humor, drama, and dance performances.

A source said that the government is allegedly trying to accuse Polymarket of market manipulation and rigging its polls in favour of Trump.

A source said that the government is allegedly trying to accuse Polymarket of market manipulation and rigging its polls in favour of Trump.

NEW YORK — Federal law enforcement agents raided the downtown New York home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan on Wednesday, seizing his phone and electronics, the company confirmed. The early morning raid of Coplan's SoHo apartment followed last week's presidential election, in which bettors on Polymarket, an offshore, crypto-fueled election gambling website, had for weeks put Donald Trump's odds drastically higher than those of Vice President Kamala Harris, in sharp divergence from opinion polls. Coplan, Polymarket's 26-year-old founder, was roused from his bed at 6 a.m. by FBI agents demanding he give them his electronic devices. The DOJ is investigating Polymarket for allegedly allowing U.S.-based users to bet on the site, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday evening. Polymarket declined to comment on those allegations, but a spokesperson said the FBI raid was "obvious political retribution by the outgoing administration against Polymarket for providing a market that correctly called the 2024 presidential election." The company told Reuters that Coplan had not been arrested or taken into custody. The FBI declined to comment. The Department of Justice and the White House did not respond to requests for comment on the raid. In the run-up to the presidential election, the site gained widespread attention for the way it placed Trump's odds high above those of Harris, when opinion polls had for months shown the race in a dead heat. Polymarket, which does not allow trading in the U.S., also gained scrutiny after a mystery French trader, known as the Polymarket whale, made large bets on Trump winning the election. The trader's huge wagers came in tandem with a dramatic rise in Trump's chances on the exchanges. He walked away with more than $46 million in profit. Last week, France's gambling regulator said it was examining whether Polymarket complies with French laws.

MindaRyn performs "Remaining Story" theme song, specifically written for video

Swiggy got listed at ₹420, a jump of nearly 8% from the issue price on the NSE

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CEO Bruch emphasises India’s value, yet exit remains a possibility

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Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon can identify with third baseman Nolan Arenado, which puts him in position to offer support rather than advice.

As MLB.com continues its annual Around the Horn series, it's time to take a closer look at the Blue Jays' starting rotation. It looks different now than it did a few months ago and it probably won't be long before the same thing will be said again because these changes are far from over.

"How could God use someone from the jungle to go to another country?" Agustinus once wondered. 

The students, who unfurled a flag of the Palestinian territories from the roof of Leonardo's offices, said the company was supporting Israel.

Wedding bells rang at Trinity Methodist Church yesterday afternoon (Nov 12) as couples renewed their vows — but it was all for a scene in local director Jack Neo's upcoming movie, I Want To Be Boss. Among them, however, was an actual couple who have been married for more than six decades — Jack's very own parents. "I want to leave a beautiful memory of them in the movie," the 64-year-old actor-director told local media on the set. His mum, 86, was dressed in a white wedding gown with tulle sleeves, while Jack's father, 91, looked sharp in a black suit with a matching bowtie. Jack added: "I especially requested that my mum put on a wedding dress today for this scene, because the first time they wore their wedding outfits, I only got to see them in photos. I can see them now."

Has your smartphone been able to meet your expectations -- be it music, selfies or multi-tasking? If not, here's a device that is strong enough to break the monotony with its best-in-class features at an affordable price.

Tiana Bey is noted for her dedication to clients as the founder of TAB PC, Attorney at Law

Elsa Ayoub, Esq., is a distinguished attorney with two decades of expertise in business immigration law

See the list of nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, which will take place in February 2025.

DriverDX Helps Ontario's Bus Companies and Drivers Get Back to Work

The Champion's Mojo podcast, one of the most popular podcasts in the swimming market, is joining the CG Sports Network via a multi-year exclusive licensing deal. The show has produced more than 80 episodes, and the list of guests is flush with more than 25 Olympic gold medalists.

Frontline Source Group, Inc., a leading professional staffing firm with nationwide offices announced today that they have won Inavero's 2017 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and job seekers.

Frontline Source Group, a principal employment agency in the staffing industry, announced today that they have received Inavero's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and job seekers. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, Inavero's Best of Staffing winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality. This award is based entirely on ratings by their clients and the employees for whom they've coordinated job placements.

Falco's Fender electric bass guitar, played in the 70/80s during performances with the music group Drahdiwaberl, starting bid €10,000

Discover the profound artistic expression in Danielle Nelisse's "Jungle Garden," lauded by esteemed curator Debra Drexler and University of Hawaii Art Professor, embodying hope, resilience, and nature's renewal after the Maui fires. Immerse yourself in this vibrant exhibition at Hui No' Eau Art Gallery, where Nelisse's oil painting and others represent a symbol of nature's power against the backdrop of Maui's lush landscape.

The homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were both broken into last month, according to police and media reports.

Après l'élection de Nicolas Sarkozy, aujourd'hui les français plébiscitent le retour de Jack Lang ou celui Claude Allègre selon un sondage IFOP ! Je m'inquiète pour mon pauvre pays ! Où en est le niveau intellectuel, le bon sens et la capacité d'analyse...

Dr. Roto lists one Fantasy Baseball veteran at each position to avoid this Fantasy Baseball season.

Senior Fantasy Baseball Expert Dr. Roto lays out a few guidelines to help you triumph in your Fantasy Baseball auctions this season!

Dr. Roto reveals a must-own catcher he will be targeting in all Fantasy Baseball drafts this season!

Im Schnitt 2,65 Millionen Euro haben Vorstände von Deutschlands großen Börsenunternehmen 2023 verdient - so viel wie nie zuvor. Der mit Abstand bestbezahlte Manager führt den kriselnden VW-Konzern an.

Will Ferrell is Nick, recently-fired regional VP of sales and backsliding alcoholic whose wife put his ass out in the grass. Rebecca Hall is Samantha, newly moved in across the street from Nick, pregnant and awaiting her husband's arrival to settle down to Arizona living. Laura Dern is Delilah, divorced former high school bud of Nick's, living in the area with her two kids. She and Nick haven't seen each since graduation. Opens at the Circle Cinema 5/13.

"It was a quonset hut type affair located on the north side of 11th, either between Lewis and Delaware or Delaware and Harvard (I think)," says Lazzaro. Can you ID it? Photo in GroupBlog 327.

I recently made a dozen hard-boiled eggs, or so I thought. Despite timing the eggs exactly (I've done this so many times), and checking online on several sites to be sure the timing notations were correct, to my dismay when...

A pékin aussi on s’apprête à fêter Noël comme il se doit… avec ou sans le sourire. Hesiem, Pékin (Chine)

Am 5. November 2015 begann in der italienischen Hauptstadt ein großangelegter Prozess gegen die Mafia. Im Mittelpunkt steht Massimo Carminati, der im Dezember 2014 verhaftet worden war. Aus Sicherheitsgründen erscheint er nicht persönlich, sondern wird per Videoübertragung am Prozess teilnehmen. Die Angeklagten sollen Bestechungsgelder bezahlt haben, um staatliche Aufträge bei ...

Print a coupon for $1 off one Gordo`s Cheese Dip item

La società di consulenza e formazione S3OPUS organizza a Roma, presso la sede di via Colonna Antonina 35, il corso "Sicurezza ed ergonomia negli ambienti di lavoro". Il Corso riguarda la formazione su prevenzione e protezione dei rischi, anche di natura ergonomica e psico-sociale, di organizzazione e gestione delle attività tecnico-amministrative e di tecniche di comunicazione in azienda e di relazioni sindacali (art. 8 bis, comma 4, d.lgs. 626/94). Il corso integra il percorso formativo dei Responsabli RSPP, al fine di sviluppare le capacità gestionali e relazioneli e di far loro acquisire elementi di conoscenza su: - organizzazione tecnico - amministrativa della prevenzione - dinamiche delle relazioni e della comunicazione - fattori di rischio psico-sociali ed ergonomici - progettazione e gestione dei processi formativi aziendali.

Que nous le voulions ou pas, les fêtes de fin d’année approchent et l’hiver aussi, ce qui veut dire que c’est le moment pour la collection HPRG de lancer ses offres d’hiver 2024 ! ???????? Regardons ensemble comment vous pouvez séjourner chez nous, en tout confort au cœur de Paris, au plus bas prix avec […]