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Academy Award-Winner Ruby Yang to Lead Jury in 2025 SmallRig Awards Spotlighting Socially Conscious Filmmaking

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Los Angeles, April 21, 2025 — The complete jury for the upcoming 2025 SmallRig Awards has been chosen, featuring a panel of filmmaking experts led by Oscar-winning director Ruby Yang, known for her film “The Blood of Yingzhon District.” Joining Yang are Berlin-based documentarian Uli Gaulke, Chinese independent filmmaker and photographer Gu Tao, and veteran Chinese producer and director You Xiaogang. Yang emphasized the jury’s goal of finding films that can bridge human connections and stimulate social change through impactful storytelling. She noted the importance of cinema in raising awareness and inspiring action on global … Read more

Capital D Invests in AdTech Innovator Refinery89, Expanding Digital Publishing Support in Europe and LATAM

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London, United Kingdom – In a strategic move to expand its portfolio in the advertising technology (AdTech) sector, London-based private equity firm Capital D recently acquired a minority share in Refinery89, an innovative AdTech platform known for its support to digital publishers across Europe and Latin America. This investment marks a continuation of Capital D’s efforts to partner with disruptive, founder-led companies in the European mid-market space. Refinery89, which was established in 2018 in Amsterdam and is now headquartered in Madrid, specializes in maximizing advertising revenue for both web and in-app publishers. The company’s operational … Read more

Cody Bellinger Remains Unbiased in Response to Aaron Judge’s Controversial Home Run in Yankees’ Victory Over Rays

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New York — In a thrilling series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees found their win highlighted by a controversial home run by star player Aaron Judge. During the eighth inning, Judge’s powerful hit resulted in a dispute over whether the ball had exceeded ballpark boundaries. However, after careful review, officials upheld the home run, solidifying the Yankees’ triumph. The game’s pivotal moment, witnessed by thousands of fans, sparked considerable debate. Judge’s teammate, Cody Bellinger, approached the subject with diplomacy when questioned about the incident. Despite the controversy, Bellinger, renowned for … Read more

Supreme Court Reverses Decision, Empowers Cornell University Employees to Challenge Fee Practices

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned a lower court’s decision regarding a lawsuit brought by employees of Cornell University. These employees contend that the university’s retirement plan involved paying excessively high recordkeeping fees. This pivotal ruling allows the plaintiffs to proceed with their claims, potentially setting a significant precedent in employee retirement plan litigation. In a unanimous decision, the justices clarified a crucial aspect of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), asserting that plaintiffs are not required to demonstrate that exceptions to ERISA’s rules on prohibited transactions are inapplicable in their cases. … Read more