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While Asian women have long been icons in film, from Sadako to Shutter, it took English-language literature a little longer to feature an Asian woman as a central character in a ghost or horror tale. The prevalence of female ghosts across Asia has always been fascinating to me, with their origins rooted in notions of femininity and lost motherhood, and their simultaneous embodiment of alienation, frightening empowerment, and freedom from restrictive gender norms. For example, several women artists in Singapore and Malaysia have struck a chord with them with complex and sympathetic interpretations of the vampire Pontianak. Meanwhile, the marginalization…

Good morning. CFOs continue to explore use cases for generative AI to support efficiency and productivity. But there are significant risks to adopting this technology, and doing it the right way, especially since financial services is one of the most highly regulated industries in the world. BNY is the latest bank to make progress, developing its own generative AI-powered assistant. “How BNY's New AI Tool Eliza Will Create an Army of Disposable Assistants” is an exclusive Fortune report from my colleague Michael del Castillo. BNY, which has $50 trillion worth of assets in custody or under management, is one of…

John Piasek August 16, 2024We'll be covering the Laurel Park races every day…Posted at 12:25pmCarryover: Rainbow Jackpot Pick 6 — $619Jackpot Super High 5 — $0Late Pick 5 — $0For other handicaps, click here.Race 1: $20,000 (conditional), 3 years and older, 1 1/8 miles (turf)1-3-5-7The turf races will see a busy start to the final week of the season with a lineup of well-conditioned claimers. First-place David's Pro Spec (20-1) ran well late in the turf season last year, staying close to the pace and holding his share at a good price. He didn't do very well at this level…

Political polarization is not just a worrying trend across the country; it poses a serious threat to our collective mental health. The recent election cycle has only exacerbated polarization, creating extraordinary levels of stress and anxiety in our daily lives. This year's election, marked by extreme division and hostility, can feel especially overwhelming. It is important that we actively seek relief from this burden on our mental health, both as individuals and as communities. Polarization not only impacts our political interactions, but also our relationships and how we deal with daily challenges. Alarmingly, research shows that even sixth graders are…

Epic Games has re-released “Fortnite” on Apple devices in Europe and on the Android platform globally after a lengthy legal battle between the two companies. The video game company has secured support from EU regulators over its Digital Markets Act, allowing it to resume operations of its digital Epic Games Store on iOS within the European Union, but the iPhone maker continues to block access for users outside the EU. The store will feature Epic products like “Fortnite” (which launches “Battle Royale Chapter 5, Season 4: Absolute Doom” on Friday), “Rocket League: Sideswipe” and the upcoming iOS and Android mobile…

US stocks closed higher on Thursday, August 15, with the Nasdaq leading the way after July retail sales data showed strong consumer spending, easing concerns about a possible recession in the US economy. Economic data showed U.S. retail sales rose 1% in July, beating market expectations by increasing 0.3% compared to a revised 0.2% decline in June. Initial U.S. jobless claims for the week ending August 10 fell 7,000 to 227,000, beating expectations of 235,000. The New York Empire State Manufacturing Index improved to -4.7 in August, its highest level in six months. Nine of the S&P 500's 11 major…

Here are some of the top stories trending online today, Aug. 16, including an update on Hurricane Ernesto's path and arrests made in connection to the death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry.Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Bermuda, posing danger to US coast (CNN)Were all Social Security numbers hacked and leaked? Lawsuit raises concerns (NBC)More Americans support Waltz over Vance as vice presidential candidate: Poll (ABC)Biden celebrates one-year anniversary of Stop Inflation Act amid GOP attacks (The Hill)Campus protesters step up plans for fall (Politico)Cucumbers linked to Salmonella outbreaks in 31 states (GMA)Other notable headlinesMatthew Perry death…

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The Olympics may be over, but two wakeboarders from Smith Mountain Lake are getting ready to challenge for a world title in Australia.Ashley Kazmar and Joy Manning have made a name for themselves in the wakeboarding world and continue to show what women can achieve in the sport.Ashley Kazmar was gliding and flipping on the water from an early age. As she says, being born into a water sports family, she picked up the skills quickly. This sparked Kazmar's competitive spirit, and she started participating in competitions at the age of 15.”I was nervous…

At the 2024 Human Resources (HR) Asia Awards held on August 8, AEON Vietnam was named the “Best Company to Work For” for the sixth consecutive year and also won the HR ASIA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Award. This marks the sixth consecutive year that AEON Vietnam has been named a “Best Company to Work For” and the first time that it has been recognized in the DEI category, in recognition of the company's efforts towards creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. “Our working environment is built around three pillars: sustainable career development, sustainable corporate culture and…

Key TakeawaysSleep is important for memoryThe neurons that store the day's memories are reset at night, making more space for new memories.Electrodes implanted in the brains of mice revealed this pattern.FRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that good sleep is crucial for helping people create new memories.Neurons that capture new memories during the day are reset during sleep, researchers reported August 15 in the journal Science.”This mechanism may allow the brain to reuse the same resources, the same neurons, the next day for new learning,” said researcher Azahara Oliva, assistant professor of neurobiology and behavior…