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Director/co-screenwriter Karen Morey and co-screenwriter/star Terence Chen wanted to make a romantic comedy about romantic comedies, a meta-story that nods to many of the most beloved classics in the genre, from “Roman Holiday” to the oeuvre of Richard Curtis. In “Meet Cute in Manhattan,” the movie within the movie has a couple named Jason and Nora in a classic rom-com situation. They audition for a dating app commercial by pretending to be in love when they’ve just met and are in relationships with other people. Morey and Chen sat down with RogerEbert.com to discuss naming the female lead character after…

The professional forecasters were right: inflation remained elevated in February. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI), which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, grew at an annualized rate of 4.0 percent in February 2025, down from 4.1 percent in the prior month. PCEPI inflation has averaged 3.1 percent over the last six months and 2.5 percent over the last twelve months. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, grew faster still. Core PCEPI grew at an annualized rate of 4.5 percent in January 2025, up from 3.6 percent in the prior month.  Core PCEPI inflation…

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Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ninth match of IPL 2025 on March 29 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT will be playing their second match this season under Shubman Gill. On the other hand, MI would like to make a strong comeback after losing their opening match of the 18th edition against the Chennai Super Kings on a tricky wicket at Chepauk. The GT vs MI clash will also see the return of Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya’s return will further strengthen MI’s strong batting lineup. Pandya will play a crucial role in…

South London meets west London as Fulham host Crystal Palace in the first of this season’s FA Cup quarter-finals, with a place at Wembley and the last four up for grabs.The Cottagers are currently six points and four places above the Eagles in the Premier League table, although Oliver Glasner’s side ran out 2-0 winners when the two sides last met in February.Four of this season’s FA Cup quarter-finalists have never lifted the famous trophy, of which Fulham and Palace are two.Fulham reached their only FA Cup final to date in 1975, while Palace have twice been runners-up – in…

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet was on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Morning Skate on Wednesday with Scott Laughlin and Gord Stellick. He was asked about Jakob Chychrun‘s new contract with the Washington Capitals and how this deal will look good when the salary cap goes up. NHLRumors.com Transcription Scott Laughlin: “Hey, Friedge, you mentioned (Jakob) Chychryn. Obviously, I want to get your thoughts on his contract. And look, I think, he came out of the Ontario Hockey League with such fanfare, the thing that’s always worked against him, wherever he’s been, as we know, has been injury and people have…

A charity providing starter packs for newborns has reported a “shocking” increase in referrals for its services.Baby Basics, based in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, supplies moses baskets filled with donated bed linen, toiletries, and clothing to support vulnerable families. The charity said it is now assisting one in 16 babies born in the county.Sabrina Oakey, co-founder of Baby Basics Northampton said: “Unfortunately, over the last five years, we’ve seen a 97% increase in our referrals, which is shocking.”Founded in 2013, the charity provides support to new mothers facing financial hardship. If purchased, the average cost of each starter pack would total around…

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued new guidance allowing banks it supervises to engage in bitcoin and crypto activities without seeking pre-approval. This reverses a controversial policy imposed under the Biden administration. In a March 28 statement, the FDIC said banks can now participate in crypto-related services like custody and trading if they properly manage the risks. The agency will also work to replace old regulations with updated crypto guidance. The policy change came in a new Financial Institution Letter that rescinds earlier rules from 2022 requiring banks to get FDIC clearance before handling bitcoin and crypto assets.…

Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’ is set to have a big release this Eid. The film is having a wide release across the country in about 16,787 screens. When it comes to a Salman movie, especially releasing on Eid, there’s always a strong buzz, and the masses are specially waiting to see the film. However, the ticket prices for the movie have been kept really high. Not just at multiplexes but even in the single screens the ticket price has been increased.Manoj Desai, Executive director of G7multiplex (Gaiety Galaxy) & Maratha Mandir Cinema told ETimes, “We had to increase the price to…

By Brian Green, updated March 28, 2025Decentralized finance (DeFi) has given rise to many innovative platforms designed to transform how we handle financial transactions, investments, and data. One such game-changing platform is Polymarket, which operates as a decentralized prediction market platform. Users can trade predictions about a variety of events, including political elections, financial trends, sports results, and much more. Although this concept may seem complicated at first, its implications for how we perceive and interact with information are profound.In this article, we will explore what Polymarket is all about, how it functions, and why decentralized prediction markets are growing…