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Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Alicia Silverstone wears a flattering black swimsuit as she soaks up the sun during trip to Mallorca with pals
Alicia Silverstone wore a flattering black swimsuit as she soaked up the sun during a trip to Mallorca with pals this week. The American actress, 48, most famous for her role in movie Clueless, looked like she was having a great time during her Euro summer. She slipped into the one piece for a trip to a beach club and accessorised with dark shades. Alicia later added to her look with a colourful cover up and appeared fresh-faced with no makeup while out in the sun. She pulled her long blonde tresses back into a bun and completed her beach look with some black sliders. The star - who is thought to be single - was joined by two male friends on the trip and looked like she was having a great time. The American actress, 48, most famous for her role in movie Clueless, looked like she was having a great time during her Euro summer It comes after earlier this year fans were left divided over the announcement of a Clueless television series at Peacock - with Alicia set to reprise her iconic role of Cher Horowitz. The original 1995 movie, which is loosely based on Jane Austen's novel Emma, also starred Paul Rudd, late Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash, Breckin Meyer and Donald Faison. Silverstone is not only stepping back into the shoes of Cher, but is also one of the executive producers on the upcoming project, per The Guardian. The series will be written by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage - who are both known for their involvement in past shows such as Gossip Girl and The O.C. Another writer joining the project is Jordan Weiss who recently worked on the Disney sequel Freakier Friday (2025). Amy Heckerling - who was the director of the 1995 cult classic - is also making a return and is an executive producer on the Peacock sequel series as well, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Other cast and plot details have yet to disclosed with the show still in its development stages. Social media users quickly jumped to X to share their thoughts on the Clueless series, with some offering differing opinions. She pulled her long blonde tresses back into a bun and accessorised with a simple gold necklace Alicia later added to her look with a colourful cover up and appeared fresh-faced with no makeup while out in the sun One penned, 'If she's in it's good but we seriously don't need to touch this Classic,' while another wrote, 'Enough with the sequels.' A fan shared, 'I kinda need them to not touch this classic,' and one X user typed out, 'as long as Alicia is there, it might be good but Peacock doesn't have a good track record when creating new shows.' 'What is up with all these 90's-00's sequels we do not need this!!' one commented while another added, 'i fear this might ruin it.' A social media user also typed, 'I loved this movie as a child, but can we create original movies?' and one penned, 'Not sure how I feel about this, but you know I'll watch it.' However, others expressed their excitement over the sequel series with a fan writing, 'I will be getting that peacock subscription.' Another added, 'I'm honestly excited. We've only had one movie and I've never seen Alicia in anything else. Get your bag queen.' 'I'm willing to give a shot,' another social media user wrote, and one commented, 'Peacock finally doing something right omg.' A fan also said on X, 'CHER IS BACK?? we actually won for once.' During a past interview with Vogue in 2023, Silverstone reflected on her initial reaction to the character of Cher - a wealthy Beverly Hills high school student. 'I found Cher on the page to be materialistic and unappealing. And really annoying, to be honest,' the actress told the outlet. 'But I realized that was just me judging her. Once I started working on her I found all the heart and all the love.' She looked great in the one piece and sliders Clueless was a box office success upon its release in theaters and also garnered positive reviews from critics. The movie raked in $88 million on a budget of $12 million. In regards to the leap of fame Alicia experienced due to the film's success, the star admitted that it had been 'really intense.' The Crush actress added, 'I didn't expect any of the reaction that we got. It was a lot, and I think if anything it all pushed me away from doing this job for a while and got me so much more into my activism. 'I eventually found my love of acting again, but at the time I didn't know anything about what I was stepping into.'
CBC
06-06-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Cheap and deadly: How drones are reshaping war
On Sunday, Ukraine launched Operation Spider's Web, a surprise drone attack that went deep inside Russia, reaching as far as Siberia for the first time. Ukraine says 117 drones were smuggled into Russia, hidden in the roofs of wooden sheds and later loaded onto the backs of trucks then launched remotely. The result was an enormous blow to Russia's strategic bomber fleet. Cheaper than traditional weapons and commercially available, drones have become increasingly important to both sides of the Ukraine-Russia war and in conflicts around the world. Josh Schwartz, an assistant professor of international relations at Carnegie Mellon University, joins the show to explain how they are transforming modern warfare. Fill out our listener survey here . We appreciate your input! For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: Subscribe to Front Burner on your favourite podcast app. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Fordefi's Next-Gen Crypto Wallet Unlocks Safe, Simple DeFi for Investors
How Fordefi's Next-Gen Crypto Wallet Unlocks Safe, Simple DeFi for Investors originally appeared on TheStreet. Tired of hearing about crypto riches but scared of losing it all to hacks or scams? Imagine a wallet that lets you dive into decentralized finance (DeFi) with the confidence of a Wall Street pro—secure, simple, and built for real-world profits. That's Fordefi, the first institutional-grade wallet designed specifically for DeFi, trusted by over 170 top-tier clients, from exchanges to asset managers. Josh Schwartz, Fordefi's CEO and co-founder, reveals how they're making crypto safe and accessible for everyone, especially high net-worth investors and family offices ready to seize the DeFi opportunity. Josh Schwartz knows finance inside and out. 'I come from a much more traditional financial background,' he shared, but the past eight years have been all about crypto, focusing on wallets and custody. Unlike traditional finance, where banks can reverse mistakes, crypto's assets are unforgiving. 'If someone compromises your private key, they can steal your funds, and the blockchain's immutability becomes your worst nightmare,' Schwartz explained. Billions have been lost to hacks and errors, making security the top priority. Fordefi takes security to the next level. 'We focus on the next generation of wallet security,' Schwartz said. Beyond just protecting private keys, Fordefi tackles the risks of DeFi, where signing the wrong smart contract can wipe out your wealth. 'People's keys are fine, but they sign the wrong transactions or have no idea what they're signing,' he noted. Fordefi's solution? A wallet purpose-built for DeFi, offering tools and guardrails to ensure safe, confident capital deployment across blockchains. For family offices and high net-worth individuals, crypto can feel like a daunting leap. Schwartz gets it—he made the same journey. 'There's an education process,' he admitted. Investors need to understand why DeFi matters: higher yields, better liquidity, or using real-world assets (RWAs) as collateral on-chain. 'Maybe I'm nervous about someone else holding my assets and want to secure them myself while getting utility,' Schwartz said. Pushback often comes from fear of losing assets or keys. Fordefi addresses this head-on. 'We talk to them about security concerns and how this asset class is different,' Schwartz explained. With 170 institutional clients, including trading firms and tokenization players, Fordefi has seen it all. The adoption curve is clear: investors start with crypto ETFs for familiarity, move to holding spot crypto, then explore staking for yield, and finally dive into DeFi. 'It's a natural evolution,' Schwartz said, and Fordefi makes each step secure and seamless. Think DeFi is too technical? Schwartz compares it to the early days of cloud computing. 'Individuals don't need to know how the cloud works—they just know their data is there,' he said. Fordefi does the same for blockchain, abstracting the tech so you can focus on profits. 'The technology is superior, and we simplify it,' Schwartz added. What sets Fordefi apart? First, its multi-chain browser extension connects to any decentralized app (dApp) across every blockchain. 'A classic problem is using one wallet for Uniswap but needing a different one for Solana's Jupiter,' Schwartz noted. 'Traditional asset managers aren't used to that.' Fordefi eliminates this hassle with universal connectivity. Second, Fordefi translates raw smart contract data into clear, human-readable formats. 'We simulate contracts so investors understand what they're signing,' Schwartz explained. No more blind transactions or costly mistakes. Finally, Fordefi tackles DeFi's growing complexity—multiple chains, tokens, and dApps—by streamlining processes like bridging and swapping. 'We abstract it and make it easy,' Schwartz said, ensuring investors can yield or trade without the headaches. For investors, Fordefi isn't just a wallet—it's a gateway to smarter wealth-building. While competitors focus on basic custody or transfers, Fordefi is built for DeFi's dynamic world. Its tools let you stake, trade, or leverage RWAs with confidence, all while saving time and avoiding errors. BlackRock's tokenized funds and stablecoin adoption show the trend is unstoppable—Fordefi puts you ahead of the curve. With a client list boasting exchanges, protocols, and foundations, Fordefi's proven track record speaks for itself. 'We're seeing massive institutional adoption,' Schwartz said, pointing to the growing trust in DeFi solutions. Whether you're dipping your toes in with ETFs or ready to build a DeFi empire, Fordefi's got your back. How Fordefi's Next-Gen Crypto Wallet Unlocks Safe, Simple DeFi for Investors first appeared on TheStreet on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
