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‘Hunger Games’ Secrets Revealed, Including Jennifer Lawrence’s Big Pay Increase & 1 Scene She Hated Filming | EG, evergreen, Extended, Hunger Games, Movies, Set Secrets, Slideshow, The Hunger Games | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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The Hunger Games franchise is still generating headlines to this day. However, we bet that even the most adoring fans don’t know all of the behind-the-scenes secrets from the original movies. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, the franchise tells its story across four movies. It all started 12 years ago today (March … Read more

Spotify to increase subscription price in France to counter new music-streaming tax

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Spotify has revealed plans to increase subscription fees in France, in response to a planned new tax directed at all music-streaming services operating in the country. The move comes nearly three months after the company vowed to begin disinvesting in France, initially pulling support from two festivals with the promise of more action to come … Read more

Vietnam to see highest increase in wealth growth over the next decade

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Marty Windle | Moment | Getty Images Vietnam is set to see the sharpest spike in wealth growth over the next decade as it cements its status as a global manufacturing hub, according to a report by global wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth and investment migration advisors Henley & … Read more

Mexico saw a huge increase in migrants from Africa and Venezuela in 2023, authorities say

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MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities say they saw a huge increase in the number of migrants from Africa and Venezuela entering the country in 2023. Those migrants generally enter Mexico from Central America, and cross the country in a bid to reach the U.S. border. Mexico’s Interior Department said year-end figures showed that nine times … Read more

Social Security COLA Increase: Will You Have to Pay Taxes This Year?

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If you haven’t checked how much you might owe in taxes this year as a Social Security beneficiary, now’s the time to look. The 8.7% cost of living adjustment in 2023 that increased your monthly checks could make filing taxes a bit more difficult this year due to the higher taxes you might owe. This story … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco halts plans to increase maximum crude production capacity

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Valvoline had last year decided to separate its retail services and global products divisions following a strategic review. Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s state-controlled Aramco on Tuesday announced it is shelving plans to raise its crude production capacity from 12 million barrels per day to 13 million barrels per day, amid broader … Read more

Barbie Dolls to See Huge Resale Increase From Oscar Nominations

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Barbie collectors can start counting the Benjamins, ’cause the movie’s Oscar noms are about to blow up the Barbie resale market … according to one toy expert. We talked to “America’s Toy Scout” Joel Magee — a frequent “Pawn Stars” guest with more than 20 years experience in the collectibles world — and he says … Read more

European Union demands streaming services increase royalty payments to artists

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The European Union has called for changes to the music streaming business, including fairer royalty distributions and increasing payments to artists. On Wednesday (January 17), the EU adopted a resolution to address the imbalance of revenue allocation in music streaming, including creating a new legal framework for streaming. There are currently no EU rules that … Read more

IT budgets should increase in 2024, but it still could be tough going for startups

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I think most people would agree that 2023 was a challenging time to be a startup. There were lots of layoffs as companies struggled to make the transition from growth to profitability. Meanwhile, sales cycles were longer and many startups struggled to grow at a decent pace. As we start to see the economic signals … Read more

Social Security 2024 COLA Increase: Your Checks Are Getting Bigger Next Year

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As a Social Security recipient, you’ll be getting a higher payment starting in 2024. Beneficiaries are getting a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment increase due to high inflation levels. Also, those who receive SSI will get their first boosted COLA payment this month. Each year, the Social Security Administration determines the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security payments. The COLA is based on the … Read more