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DC Finds Its New Robins as Dick Grayson & Jason Todd Are Cast in Upcoming Movie
has found its Robins with a major update on the casting for and in an upcoming movie. The animated feature is being developed by DC Studios, although James Gunn has already confirmed it will be part of DC Elseworlds. According to insider Jeff Sneider, the leading voice cast of animated movie has been reportedly confirmed. The scooper claims that (The Black Phone) will voice Dick Grayson while (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) will voice Jason Todd.
Stocks behaving badly doesn't mean the market is broken
If you judged markets purely by headline index levels, you’d think investors have little to complain about. Global equity indices are mostly higher for the year, some comfortably so. And yet, speak to almost any investor — professional or otherwise — and you’ll hear the same refrain: this market feels awful. Both things can be true at once. Markets can rise while confidence falls. Indices can be green while portfolios feel bruised.
The benefits and challenges of a long-short equity strategy
A long-short equity investment strategy can help investors profit from rising and falling markets, even when prices drop sharply. This downside protection could have strong appeal with the advent of Trump-induced financial market volatility in 2025 and falling markets.
Bull markets can stumble
However, as the sell-off has deepened, it appears that expectations are now "catching down" with meaningful cuts to US growth becoming widespread. Normally a market decline of this magnitude would reflect a risk–off rotation (from cyclicals to defensives).
Daytona Bike Week After the Supercross - Racer X
For over 80 years, motorcycle enthusiasts have congregated in Daytona Beach, Florida for the spectacle known as Bike Week. I don’t have to paint a picture for you as to what Bike Week is, right? For a lot of us, we think of it as a big Supercross race at Daytona International Speedway, then everyone goes home, right? Wait….what?
How are schools teaching the legacy of empire?
The history of the British Empire, migration and identity are fundamental to understanding Britain - not just its past but also how it links to modern events such as Brexit, the Windrush scandal of 2018 and the Black Lives Matter activism of 2020. What’s more, anyone involved in education will have noticed calls from young people for our educational system to re-examine Britain’s relationship with its past and the role of the Empire in light of these events.
CMS advises HICL on £204m portfolio disposal
International law firm CMS has advised FTSE 250 and London-listed investment company HICL on the c. £204m disposal of five assets to John Laing, an international core infrastructure investor. HICL has a current portfolio of over 100 infrastructure investments.
Review: The Veiled City
06/06/2023 - In her short that world-premiered at the Berlinale and is now screening at Vienna Shorts, Natalie Cubides-Brady works entirely with archival footage of London to create an ecological cautionary tale Cineuropa is republishing this Talking Shorts review as part of our collaboration (read news).
90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise Season 3 - April Carter & Valentine’s Relationship Timeline Explained
90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise couple April Carter and Valentine are the newest season 3 stars on the block, and there's lots to learn about their current relationship status. April is a 38-year-old doctor (the first ever in the TLC franchise) who lives in Houston, Texas. April tried dating men who own businesses, as well as doctors and lawyers, but felt that she and Valentine belonged together. The men April dated were afraid of her success.
90 Day Fiancé's Syngin Shares New Weight Loss Photo & Update
Former 90 Day Fiancé star Syngin Colchester has dropped nine pounds within a few weeks of starting his fitness journey. The 32-year-old South African man has been known for his carefree lifestyle since his debut in 90 Day Fiancé season 7. He truly began living his ideal life after splitting from Tania Maduro. Over the past several months, Syngin has embraced complete freedom in the United States and has shared dozens of posts partying with his new girlfriend.
“I Idolize Alanis”: Katy Perry Reacts To Her Temporary American Idol Replacements
American Idol judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will perform at King Charles III's coronation in the United Kingdom, missing the May 7 episode, and Katy is now reacting to her temporary replacements. Earlier in the week, host Ryan Seacrest announced that music superstars Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran will fill in for Katy and Lionel on the judging panel. They will also serve as mentors for American Idol season 21's Top 8 contestants and perform during the episode.
Top Gold Stocks To Watch In October
Will these gold stocks go up in value this month? Investing in gold stocks can be a difficult process these days. If you look at the market, there are so many potential companies to invest your money into. Gold stocks refer to companies that mine and refine gold and are publicly traded. These gold stocks offer a good investment opportunity for those who do not want to physically buy the metals. There are plenty of mining stocks to watch but gold seems to be the most popular among them all.
5 Ways Wall Insulation Can Boost Wellness
Photo courtesy of Greenfiber More than ever before, our buildings, particularly our homes, have been stripped of their comfort. Once retreats where we relaxed, slept, and entertained, homes have now become the hub for every aspect of our lives—work, study, play, exercise, creativity, and more.
5 Ways Wall Insulation Can Boost Wellness
More than ever before, our buildings, particularly our homes, have been stripped of their comfort. Once retreats where we relaxed, slept, and entertained, homes have now become the hub for every aspect of our lives—work, study, play, exercise, creativity, and more.
Jordan Jarvis Talks Supercross Futures
AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX Arlington (Dallas) Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship This past weekend I made the trip to AT&T Stadium for round eight of Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Round six of Supercross Futures also took place the day after, and having enjoyed watching those races in St. Louis, I decided to check out the action in Arlington as well. Honestly, these events are pretty impressive in my opinion.
250 Words: Supercross Futures
There’s half of a lap to go, the flagman on the finish line jump has the checkered flag in his hand, it waves, he’s done it: Ken Roczen WINS IN ST LOUIS! That’s how the weekend ends, right? With feelings of jubilation if you’re anyone in the Roczen camp, the weekend is done, it’s on to the next city… Wait, what? It’s possible to watch your hero win on Saturday night and then compete on the same soil as he did the night before?
Dawson Ryker Talks 2019 Ironman National
Ironman Raceway Crawfordsville, IN Ironman Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Chasing a dream is a commonality in our sport. From amateurs to professionals, from privateers to factory riders, each one of these riders has some sort of dream. For guys like Adam Cianciarulo or Eli Tomac, the dream is to win championships. For guys like Dawson Ryker, the dream is simply to qualify for the afternoon program and line up against the best riders in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Hardy Munoz Talks 2019 Loretta Lynn's, Plans For 2020
Loretta Lynn Ranch Hurricane Mills, TN Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship (Loretta Lynn's) Amateur National Motocross Championship The 2019 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s has come and gone, and while there were a lot of eyes, and words written, on guys like Jett Lawrence, Jalek Swoll, Max Vohland, etc., one other rider worth mentioning this week is 250 Pro Sport National Champion Hardy Munoz.
5 Things We Learned: Friday Recap at 2019 Loretta Lynn's
Loretta Lynn Ranch Hurricane Mills, TN Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship (Loretta Lynn's) Amateur National Motocross Championship Our Jason Weigandt and Jason “Wheels” Todd are at the 2019 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's this week to provide updates and coverage from every moto. Here’s what they learned yesterday (Friday), during the racing at the Ranch.
5 Things We Learned: Thursday Recap at 2019 Loretta Lynn's
Our Jason Weigandt and Jason “Wheels” Todd are at the 2019 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's this week to provide updates and coverage from every moto. Here’s what they learned yesterday (Thursday), during the racing at the Ranch. Lots of ties after two motos this year, including the coveted 250 B title. Stilez Robertson won the first moto, but in moto two Dilan Schwartz got the holeshot with Robertson right behind him.
5 Things We Learned: Wednesday Recap at 2019 Loretta Lynn's
Loretta Lynn Ranch Hurricane Mills, TN Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship (Loretta Lynn's) Amateur National Motocross Championship Our Jason Weigandt and Jason “Wheels” Todd are at the 2019 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's this week to provide updates and coverage from every moto. Here’s what they learned yesterday (Wednesday), during the racing at the Ranch. Seriously.
5 Things We Learned: Tuesday Recap at 2019 Loretta Lynn's
Our Jason Weigandt and Jason “Wheels” Todd are at the 2019 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's this week to provide updates and coverage from every moto. Here’s what they learned yesterday (Tuesday), during the first day of racing at the Ranch. It’s always fun to watch Haiden Deegan and Daxton Bennick battle, the two KTM riders are good friends but have been tussling for titles here at the Ranch for years.
A Group Chat with Privateers Talking About 2019 Spring Creek
Simply put, round eight of the 2019 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship was gnarly. There was rain, lightning, more rain, and more lightning and the race day schedule had to be adjusted due to the lightning. It was just a challenging day for everyone. Generally whenever conditions are tough like they were in Millville, Minnesota, at the Spring Creek National, privateer riders seem to pop up in places we don’t usually see them—near or at the front of the pack.
Coty Schock Talks 2019 Two Top-15 Finishes in 450 Class
Every rider who signs up for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship has their own goals that they have established for themselves and hope to accomplish by the time the series ends. For some, it’s just to qualify for the 40-rider gate. For others, it’s to win races—or a championship. For what seems to be a lot of riders—privateers especially—it’s to finish in the 10-15 range. Delaware’s Coty Schock was able to achieve his season goal, twice.
Nick Gaines Talks 2019 RudBud
RedBud MX Buchanan, MI RedBud Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Nick Gaines has seen what it’s like to experience success in his racing career. Touted as one of motocross’ elite riders as an amateur, the 3D Racing rider has learned that success is now measured differently in the professional ranks. As a rider not on factory equipment, a finish inside the top 15 is considered a successful weekend.
John Short Talks 2019 Southwick
This past weekend TPJ/Fly Racing’s John Short achieved two of his season goals in the same day; he finished inside the top ten in a moto and scored a top-ten overall finish. Short’s performance in second 450 Class moto at round six of Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship was beyond stellar. The rider out of Texas put on one helluva ride finishing an impressive ninth place in the second moto, after finish 15th in the first moto, to finish tenth overall in the sands of Southwick.
Justin Starling Talks 2019 Florida, Racing In Europe
WW Ranch Motocross Park Jacksonville, FL Florida Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship “I got my butt handed to me today,” said Justin Starling. “Plain and simple, that was it. RedBud will be better. I guarantee you that will be better. But now that I’ve kind of got my feet wet, I kind of understand.
Jordan Jarvis Talks 2019 High Point
This past weekend at High Point Raceway, WMX standout Jordan Jarvis lined up Saturday morning at the High Point Raceway with her dirt bike. This isn’t the first time she’s been involved in a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship national, as she competed in the 125 All Star race at the 2018 High Point National before competing two more times throughout the season. But this time, she wasn’t entered in the 125 race, she was going to try and qualify for the 250 Class motos.
Jake Masterpool Talks 2019 Pro Motocross
High Point Raceway Mt. Morris, PA High Point Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship For a majority of his amateur career, Jake Masterpool was dubbed “the mayor,” due to his likeable nature, and basically being friendly to everyone he came in contact with. Masterpool is now in the second year of his Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship campaign.
Fredrik Noren Talks 2019 Pro Motocross
Thunder Valley Motocross Park Lakewood, CO Thunder Valley Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship There’s nice, then there’s Fredrik Noren nice. We’d be willing to bet that you could poll anyone in the industry and not one person would have a negative thing to say about the privateer rider out of Sweden. While the Swede totes an easy-going demeanor, he’s also a legit competitor on the race track.
Wilson Todd Talks U.S. Pro Debut at 2019 Hangtown
Wilson Todd is the defending Australian MX2 champion and is currently the points leader in the class. With that series having a couple of weeks off, Todd decided that now was a perfect time to spend two weeks in the U.S. contesting in the first two rounds of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Phil “Smagical” Smage Talks Recovery One Year Removed From Serious UTV Crash
It’s been almost one year since professional trials rider, and Nitro Circus athlete, Phil “Smagical” Smage suffered life-changing injuries when his attempt at breaking the world record for the longest distance jumped in a UTV went horribly wrong. If you spend any time on social media, you’ve likely seen the videos of his massive crash—Phil himself has posted about it and updates his fans daily on his recovery via Instagram.
Jeremy Hand Talks 2019 East Rutherford SX
In August of 2018 we talked to Jeremy Hand, after he had just earned an 11th overall finish in the 450 Class in the mud at Unadilla. Fast forward to two weeks ago in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Hand would earn another career achievement—making a Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Region main event. Earlier this week we caught up with the Ohio native to talk about making the main, not getting to ride much due to working full-time, his plans for this summer, and more.
Vann Martin and Curren Thurman’s Weekend at 2019 East Rutherford SX
Unfortunately, we hear all the time about people getting their dirt bikes stolen, and even more unfortunately the owner’s don’t always get their prized possession(s) back from the lawless individual(s) who decided to take what isn’t theirs.
Checking In On Wilson Fleming's Recovery
It’s been approximately seven weeks since privateer Wilson Fleming suffered a season-ending crash at round nine of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. Fleming was in a transfer position in his heat race when he had a big get-off resulting in multiple injuries—including a broken femur. Since the crash Wilson has been on the mend, and we recently caught up with him to get an update on his injury, the recovery process, when he hopes to return, and more.
Martin Castelo Talks 2019 Denver SX, Changing His Program Mid-Season
Broncos Stadium at Mile High Denver, CO Denver Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Two years ago at Anaheim 1, Martin Castelo failed to qualify for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season-opener’s night program. This season he currently sits 12th in overall points in the 250SX West Region and is in a much better place. In true privateer fashion, Castelo has had to face some challenges during the 2019 campaign. Such as, locating a new ride after San Diego.
Brandon Hartranft Talks 2019 Nashville SX
Nissan Stadium Nashville, TN Nashville Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship For a solid ten minutes in the 250SX main event in Nashville, Cycle Trader/Rock River Yamaha’s Brandon Hartranft was locked into the battle of a lifetime while fighting with JGR/Yoshimura Suzuki’s Kyle Peters for third. Hartranft would finish a strong fifth place, but admits he wants more.
Random Text With Chris Blose, Dylan Merriam, and Justin Starling Following 2019 Houston SX
The Gas Monkey Energy/AJE Motorsports team is made up of Chris Blose, Dylan Merriam, and Justin Starling. While all three admit that the season has been a little rough, and even gnarly, they also have a lot of fun and jive really well as a team.
Mathias Jorgensen And Chris Howell Talk About The Seattle SX 250 LCQ
During last Saturday night’s 250SX Last Chance Qualifier, there was a moment of controversy on the next-to-last lap when fourth-place rider Mathias Jorgensen got bumped off the track by Chris Howell, who was running in fifth. The two were side-by-side but the get together redirected Jorgensen outside of the Tuff Blox and leading up to the triple.
Josh Osby Talks 2019 Supercross, CTR Motorsports Team
Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Professional supercross comes with a giant learning curve; as much as these riders practice, sometimes it just takes a while to figure out. One rider who is quite familiar with this concept is Josh Osby. Osby, a product of the now defunct Amsoil Arenacross series, has struggled a bit to dial in his supercross skills.
Get to Know: Jason Watkins, TXS Productions Mechanic
One of the coolest things about this lifestyle, and the sport we’re fortunate enough to cover on a weekly basis, is the many different people that you cross paths on a weekly basis. To paint the picture of this week’s Privateer Profile, we need to back track just a little bit. Some of you may remember during the summer of 2017 when I did a ride along with privateer riders Theodore “Bubba” Pauli and Michael Akaydin for the Budds Creek National.
Kyle Chisholm Talks 2019 Arlington SX, Career
AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX Arlington (Dallas) Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Week in and week out, Kyle Chisholm quietly and steadily puts himself into supercross main events. Although we did see a bit of “fire” in him during his heat race last Saturday in Arlington, he admits that he’s still getting comfortable after off-season knee surgery, but plans to progressively keep getting that spark back each week.
Dean Wilson’s Gas Card Privateer Give Back
U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis , MN Minneapolis Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Every rider who tries their hand at racing professionally deals with struggles—be it financially, on a support level, what have you—and each and every one of these guys can use help in some way.
Kenny Day Talks CTR Motorsports Team Creation
U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis , MN Minneapolis Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Two teams, joining forces to work together as one. That seems to be the mantra that Traders Racing and ClubMX have adopted upon merging for the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season (the team will also contest every round of the Canadian Motocross Nationals this summer).
Tyler Brandenburger Talks Winter X Games, Injury in 2015
This week’s edition of Privateer Profile is different. Normally we pick a privateer racer who competes in supercross or motocross and share their story. But Tyler Brandenburger is not a professional racer who travels the country while living in a van, nor is he trying to make main events on Saturday nights. In the fall of 2015, he suffered a broken leg during a crash at a local track in Illinois.
Devin Harriman Talks Rookie Supercross Season
Angel Stadium Anaheim, CA Anaheim 2 (A2) Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship While the life of a privateer supercross racer isn’t as glamorous as their factory counterparts, sometimes success comes when they least expect it. For example, Devin Harriman. Harriman, 23, spent some time in the arenacross ranks—he even traveled the country with Stank Dog, but that’s a whole different story—and ended up making the main event in his second ever try at Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Glendale.
Travis Pastrana Talks Lending Help to Puerto Rico, 2018 MXoN
Right around Christmas time, Team Puerto Rico made good on their promise to use the money raised by their 2018 Motocross of Nations campaign to help those areas ravished by hurricane devastation. Three days into the trip, Jason Weigandt gave Nitro Circus ring leader Travis Pastrana a call for an update on how the trip was going.
Chris Blose Talks Returning to Supercross, Transition From Arenacross
Angel Stadium Anaheim, CA Anaheim 2 (A2) Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Chris Blose has been at the supercross game a long time, first known as the little brother of prospect Michael Blose, and then later as a standout of his own via top-five 250SX finishes, and years of solid 450SX results. Blose found a good home in arenacross for a few years and battled for the title each year, but now that the series is gone, he’s back in supercross with the Gas Monkey Energy/AJE Motorsports team.
Alex Nagy On Anaheim 1, Living In Van
Angel Stadium Anaheim, CA Anaheim 1 (A1) Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Every privateer has a story. Often, that story goes like this, “guy lives in his van, struggles to compete against the factory dudes, and makes very little money.” While that’s a standard cliché that gets tossed around our small sport, there are those who fully embrace it. Case in point: Alex Nagy.
Josh Cartwright Talks College Graduation, Work Load During Racing Season - Racer X Online
For several years, Josh Cartwright was known as the supercross racer who also attended college full-time. Those days are finally over, because Josh has graduated from Florida State University and now has time to put his efforts solely on racing. The last few years of his life have been tough. College is similar to racing professional supercross in a way, in the sense that to be good at it a person needs to be have discipline, dedication, a proper work ethic, talent, and resources to succeed.
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