Asian markets slump as outlook for global recovery looks murkier
Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Wednesday after European governments extended anti-coronavirus lockdowns, clouding the outlook for economic recovery.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 NIK, -2.04% fell 1.8% and...
St. Pete real estate veteran works to fill retail gap
Bonnie Strickland has real estate in her blood.
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Tributes paid to producer Chucky Thompson, who has died: “This one hurts so bad”
Tributes are being paid to Chucky Thompson, best known for his work as part of Diddy‘s Hitmen production team, who has died.
The producer and songwriter’s...
Texas rapper Lil Loaded dies at age 20
Texas rapper Lil Loaded, who earned viral success with the 2019 single "6locc 6a6y," has died at age 20.
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Gangstagrass Bring ‘Hee-Haw Hip-Hop’ to ‘America’s Got Talent’
On Tuesday’s (June 29) episode of America’s Got Talent, host Terry Crews called the music of bluegrass/rap quintet Gangstagrass “hee-haw hip-hop.”
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Music to drive by
Audiobooks have been my go-to for long drives, but when the latest download didn’t hold my attention, I switched gears and tuned into my...
GameStop shares slide as Netflix plots streaming video games
GameStop Corp. shares were under pressure Thursday following a report that streaming giant Netflix is planning to enter the video-game industry.
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Another Portland singer leaves ‘America’s Got Talent’ judges in awe
Portland singer Jimmie Herrod made his debut on NBC’s "America's Got Talent" Tuesday night. He impressed the judges with his rendition of "Tomorrow" from...
US economy continues to strengthen despite Delta, says Fed
The US economy continues to strengthen, albeit at a slower rate because of the Delta variant of Covid, the US Federal Reserve has said.
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Memphis Listening Lab offers space for music lovers
A new space for music lovers opening inside Crosstown Concourse is breaking new ground in the Bluff City.
The Memphis Listening Lab opens next Tuesday.
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