ETZATLÁN, Mexico — For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans’ lettuce, grapes and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn’t want. But the country is running short of farmworkers. The workforce is graying; nearly three-quarters of Mexican campesinos are over … Read more
Rihanna seems to be putting an age-old theory to the test … finding out if blondes really do have more fun — ’cause she’s rocking a short, light new hairdo! The singer-songwriter stepped out in Santa Monica Friday, and her new look was instantly noticeable — RiRi’s usually lettin’ her long locks flow, but now … Read more
Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori are stepping out for the day. The 46-year-old “Flashing Lights” rapper and his 29-year-old wife made their way out of Melrose tanning salon after an appointment on Tuesday (March 19) in West Hollywood, Calif. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kanye West For their outing, Kanye wore … Read more
Visitors are visiting TikTok’s stand at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) in Shanghai, China, on April 27, 2023. On March 14, 2024, the United States will pass a bill banning TikTok. CostFoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The U.S. could be about to force ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, to … Read more
After several days at sea, a Spanish ship carrying 200 tons of vital food aid is anticipated to arrive on the coast of Gaza. The mission, which was organized by the U.S.-based charity World Central Kitchen in partnership with the Spanish charity Open Arms, the United Arab Emirates, and Cyprus (from which the vessel set … Read more
Palantir CEO Alex Karp skewered short sellers — investors who bet on the decline in a company’s stock price — in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. “I love burning the short sellers,” Karp told CNBC’s Sara Eisen on “Money Movers.” “Almost nothing makes a human happier than taking the lines of cocaine away from … Read more
Robert De Niro had Monday night’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” audience howling with his blunt description of Donald Trump. Host Jimmy Kimmel asked the iconic actor about something they have in common ― “We have both been immortalized on social media by our former President Donald Trump.” Kimmel pointed to social media screeds from Trump directed … Read more
Gigi Hadid underwent a “snip, snip” — her words! — that radically, albeit radiantly, changed her look. The 28-year-old model took to Instagram on Saturday to debut her new short bob hairstyle. Hadid posted three photos showing off the new hairstyle. In the first pic, she looks stunning as she poses in front of a tree. … Read more
The Big Picture Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has tonal issues and changes, missing what made the original special. Kyoshi, instead of Roku, possessing Aang lacks symbolism and significance in a key scene. Roku’s possession of Aang symbolizes his rejection of the Fire Nation and the punishment for imbalance. Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has … Read more
The Big Picture “The Jaunt” is a short but intense sci-fi horror story by Stephen King bursting with potential for a film adaptation. While initially casual, the tale takes a chilling turn with a disturbing ending that could make for an unforgettable film finale. Many have attempted to adapt “The Jaunt,” but finding the right … Read more