Monthly Archives: November 2022

‘I truly do not get it’: Netflix cancels Fate: The Winx Saga despite chart-topping popularity

Netflix has called time on popular teen drama series Fate: The Winx Saga after just two seasons.  The news comes by way of showrunner Brian Young, who announced the cancellation in an Instagram post. “This is not fun news to share,” he wrote, “but Netflix [has] decided not to move forward with season 3 of…

This week’s average personal loan rates: November 1, 2022 | Borrowers with poor credit see rates double

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Capitol Police will devote more ‘resources’ to protecting leadership after attack on Pelosi’s husband, chief says

Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi on December 7, 2014 in Washington, DC. Kris Connor/Getty Images The Capitol Police chief said he’ll add “redundancies” to protection for congressional leaders. The attack on Paul Pelosi was an “alarming reminder,” he said, of the threats facing public figures. Chief Tom Manger also noted the rise in threats to…

Airbnb is listing castles where you can sleep like royalty for less than the cost of a cheap hotel — see inside

Chateau Rauly Airbnb/Chateau Rauly Budget travelers can get a room with a private bath in a French castle for $49. Well-heeled travelers can drop $5,795 on a 17th Century Scottish castle. Sleep like Empress Sisi in the castle featured in the Netflix series “The Empress.” Airbnb has just launched a new castle category with nightly…

Inflation is in its final stages and could soon roll over, causing bond yields to peak and stocks to stabilize, JPMorgan says

The drop in commodities has raised hopes that inflation will start to cool. SolStock/Getty Images Inflation figures could soon rollover and disinflation may take hold, JPMorgan said Tuesday.  The bank pointed to four stages of inflation, with prices surging in commodities, then goods, then services, then wages. Services prices and wages could soon fall, easing…

Chipotle workers say ‘Boorito’ was a flop this year because of high prices

Hollis Johnson Chipotle held its annual Halloween promotion in person this year. Seven workers told Insider that their stores were slower than expected. They said it was completely different than last year’s rush of digital orders. Chipotle just held its annual Halloween “Boorito” promotion, but some workers told Insider that sales were underwhelming this year….

Russia’s expanding ‘dark fleet’ of tankers won’t prevent its oil exports from crashing, top energy trader says

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (C) and Rosneft Chief Executive Igor Sechin (L) inspect production facilities at the Kondinsky group of oil fields in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District – Yugra, Russia November 21, 2017. Reuters/Sputnik Photo Agency The CEO of Vitol forecasted that Russia won’t be able to shield itself as effectively from Western sanctions.  He…

Elon Musk says paying Twitter $8 per month will get you a blue verified checkmark, fewer ads, and priority in tweet replies and search

Musk. Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images Elon Musk said on Tuesday that Twitter’s new verification system would be $8 per month. He said subscribers get priority in search, fewer ads, and would be able to post long-form video. The Verge previously reported that Musk was considering $20 per month for the subscription. Elon Musk…