The Australian screen industry recently received exciting news as the country’s Location Offset scheme was raised to 30%. This increase, which was announced in May, has now officially come into effect as of July 1. The boost in the rebate for TV and film productions shooting in Australia, from the previous 16.5% to 30%, is
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Private equity is no longer just a side player in women’s soccer but is taking center stage in shaping the economics of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Unlike other major U.S. sports leagues like the NBA, MLB, and NFL, where private equity investors are limited to passive, minority stakes, the NWSL is allowing these
Threads, the microblogging platform introduced as an alternative to major social networking sites, has recently achieved a significant milestone by crossing 175 million active users worldwide. Launched by Meta, the platform has gained immense popularity since its inception on July 6th last year. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has highlighted India as one of the most
Competitive swimmers are constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge in the pool. The latest trend at the Paris Olympics is the use of cutting-edge swimsuits that are designed to enhance performance and reduce drag in the water. These suits are said to provide a sense of “weightlessness” and allow swimmers to glide through
Recently, LeBron James has agreed to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $104 million contract. This deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause, making James one of only two players in the NBA with such a clause. While this contract secures James for his 22nd season
The tragic death of 28-year-old nurse Carrissa Stevenson from Ohio has left the medical community reeling. Stevenson was dropped off at the Jewish Hospital by her fiance, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. The circumstances surrounding her death are still under investigation, with her fiance informing the police that she had been intoxicated the
Millennia ago, on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, humans created art by grinding up pigments and painting on the walls of a cave. Recently, scientists using advanced techniques have determined that these ancient depictions could be the oldest known examples of figurative and narrative art in the world, dating back at least 51,200 years. This
Ford reported a 1% increase in sales during the second quarter compared to the same period last year. The growth was primarily driven by a 5% increase in truck sales, with a total of 308,920 vehicles sold in this category. The F-Series, which is a popular choice among consumers, accounted for 199,463 of these sales.
Federal Reserve officials recently held a meeting in June where they discussed the current state of inflation and interest rates. The meeting minutes, released on Wednesday, revealed that while there was some improvement in inflation, it was not deemed sufficient for the officials to consider lowering interest rates. The participants highlighted the need for additional
Hurricane Beryl, the strongest-ever hurricane in July, has left a trail of destruction in the Caribbean. This tropical cyclone has set numerous records that experts attribute to climate change, developing faster and earlier in the year than similar phenomena. It holds the title for the strongest hurricane on record for both June and July and