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Time Business News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
Funniest Comedy Series on Netflix
If you're looking for a good laugh, Netflix has you covered with a wide selection of comedy specials that cater to every sense of humor. Whether you're relaxing after a long day or making up for a fun event like the Ultimate Summer Jam, these specials will surely leave you in wonder. Watching movies in the theater can be very expensive. One of the best tip suggested by for saving money to Netflix and chill every weekend. From observational humor to satirical commentary, here are the top 10 funniest comedy specials you can stream on Netflix right now. Bo Burnham's 'Inside' is a one-of-a-kind comedy special filmed entirely in his home during the COVID-19 lockdown. The special combines music, satire, and surreal humor to comment on modern life, mental health, and the internet culture. Burnham's witty songwriting and dark humor make 'Inside' both hilarious and thought-provoking. Dave Chappelle is known for pushing boundaries, and 'Sticks & Stones' is no exception. In this special, Chappelle tackles controversial topics with his signature style, mixing sharp observations with unfiltered humor. While it's not for the easily offended, it's a masterclass in stand-up comedy. Chappelle's take on cancel culture is both daring and hilarious, challenging the audience to think critically about societal norms. Ali Wong's 'Baby Cobra' became an instant classic for its candid and raunchy humor. Filmed while Wong was seven months pregnant, the special covers topics like marriage, pregnancy, and career with unapologetic bluntness. Wong's fearless approach to comedy makes this special incredibly funny Wong's bit about the realities of pregnancy and motherhood is as hilarious as it is relatable. John Mulaney is known for his clean, observational humor, and 'Kid Gorgeous at Radio City' showcases his talent at its best. Mulaney's storytelling, combined with his impeccable timing and delivery, makes this special a joy to watch. His take on growing up, college life, and his time working at 'Saturday Night Live' is both nostalgic and hilarious. Mulaney's 'Street Smarts' bit about his childhood assemblies is a crowd favorite that's sure to make you laugh out loud. Jim Gaffigan's 'Cinco' is a celebration of his unique brand of humor, centered around food, family life, and the absurdities of everyday existence. Gaffigan's ability to find humor in the mundane is unmatched, and 'Cinco' is a testament to his status as one of the funniest stand-up comedians working today. Gaffigan's extended riff on fast food, particularly his love-hate relationship with McDonald's, is both hilarious and oddly relatable. Iliza Shlesinger's 'Elder Millennial' is a hilarious exploration of what it means to be in your 30s in today's world. Shlesinger's high-energy performance, combined with her keen observations about dating, relationships, and social media, makes this special a must-watch for anyone navigating adulthood. Shlesinger's commentary on 'basic' culture and the struggles of modern dating is both sharp and side-splittingly funny. Kevin Hart's 'Irresponsible' is a comedy special that finds the superstar comedian reflecting on his life, his mistakes, and his journey to fame. Hart's self-deprecating humor and charismatic stage presence make this special a fun and entertaining watch. Hart's stories about fatherhood and his interactions with his kids are particularly funny, showcasing his ability to turn everyday moments into comedy gold. Pro Tip: If anyone is looking for an inspirational story, then I would highly recommend documents of Kabel from Shriners Hospital. Trevor Noah's 'Son of Patricia' is a brilliant blend of personal anecdotes and social commentary. Noah's background as a South African living in America gives him a unique perspective, which he uses to tackle topics like racism, immigration, and global politics with humor and insight. Noah's story about his mother's reaction to racism in South Africa is both touching and hilarious, highlighting his talent for mixing humor with important messages. Moreover, after having fun don't forget to plan a visit to World Waterpark. This is the largest indoor pool in the world. Here, you can enjoy the waterslide and zipline.
Epoch Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
Americold Says Tariff Impact Limited, Offers Cautious Outlook
Atlanta-based cold storage warehouse and logistics operator Americold Realty Trust told Wall Street analysts on May 8 that tariffs and U.S. trade policy have had a limited 'direct' impact on its fast-growing global operations, but are indirectly affecting its future growth. Americold CEO George Chappelle said during the company's first-quarter conference call that the Atlanta-based cold storage real estate investment trust (REIT) was updating its yearly guidance based on declining consumer confidence related to tariffs, rather than the Trump administration's trade policy itself. 'The prevailing view is that customers have cut their inventories as much as they probably could cut them,' Chappelle said. 'Beyond the direct impacts and the ongoing trade rhetoric, the changing tariff situation has already had an impact on consumer confidence, causing our customers to adjust their product portfolios and driving inventory levels down.' On a positive note, Chappelle said export and import activity represented only a small percentage of the company's revenues. In addition, owing to the U.S.–Mexico–Canada (USMCA) agreement signed by the Trump administration in 2020 to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the nation's largest cold storage operator is exempt from the recent national emergency tariffs. In addition, although produce and seafood are the largest imported food categories into the United States, they represent only a small percentage of the company's cold storage business. 'In general, our products tend to be center of the plate, relying heavily on proteins, potatoes and prepared foods,' said Chappelle. 'These products historically have been more insulated from demand fluctuations than more expensive, higher-end steak and seafood products.' Related Stories 5/8/2025 5/8/2025 Based on those changing economic conditions, Americold revised its yearly outlook from $1.51 to $1.59 per adjusted funds from operations (FFO), representing a 4.4 percent decrease to the range of $1.42 to $1.52 per share. Adjusted FFO is a closely watched financial metric in the REIT industry, as it takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization. For the three months ending March 31, the Atlanta-based real estate investment trust reported a net loss of $15.1 million, or 6 cents per share, compared with a net income of $9.8 million, or 3 cents per share, in the same period a year ago. Total revenues fell to $629 million, a 5.4 percent decline compared with the first quarter of 2024. On an adjusted FFO basis, Americold reported first-quarter earnings of $95.7 million, or 35 cents per share, down 8.8 percent compared to $104.9 million, or 37 cents per share, in the same period last year. Wall Street had expected the cold storage operator to report first-quarter adjusted FFO earnings of 35 cents per share on revenue of $667.1 million. During the conference call ahead of the opening bell on May 8, Chappelle highlighted Americold's The acquired facility, constructed in 2022, has a capacity of 10.7 million cubic feet and is in the Cedar Port Industrial Park in Baytown, Texas. The acquisition includes approximately 16 acres of adjacent land that could be used for future expansion projects. Following a planned expansion and equipment upgrades, the facility will add approximately 35,700 pallet positions to Americold's cold storage warehouse portfolio, according to company officials. As part of its aggressive U.S. and global growth, Americold said it still plans to bring previously announced expansion projects in Kansas City, Missouri; Allentown, Pennsylvania; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates into its operations in the second quarter. First announced in February 2024, Americold is investing $127 million through a strategic partnership with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to co-locate Americold warehouse facilities on the CPKC network. That project, which is expected to create nearly 200 new jobs in Missouri, will support CPKC's MMX service, North America's only single-line rail service for refrigerated shippers between U.S. Midwest markets and Mexico, company officials said. Americold is also building a new $35 million, state-of-the-art cold storage Construction began in early 2024 and is expected to more than triple the current capacity in the Dubai market to over 70,000 pallet positions. Globally, Americold now operates 239 climate-controlled warehouses with approximately 1.5 billion refrigerated cubic feet of storage. Americold's shares fell 5.98 percent, or $1.10, to close at $17.31 on the New York Stock Exchange on May 8. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has Americold Realty's dividend yield is 4.76 percent. The company paid $0.92 per share in dividends over the past 12 months. REITs, such as Americold, are required to distribute at least 90 percent of their net earnings to shareholders as dividends.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Food storage demand cooling amid trade war, inflation fears
Cold storage warehouse operator Americold said Thursday that demand from its food-producing customers has 'changed drastically' following early-April tariff announcements. The company reported a decline in throughput and inventories at its 235 facilities during the first quarter, and the downward trend has accelerated since. Inflation fears have many of its customers slowing expansion plans, instead opting for the trade environment to stabilize. 'The ongoing trade rhetoric and changing tariff situation has already had an impact on consumer confidence, causing our customers to adjust their product portfolios and driving inventory levels down,' Americold CEO George Chappelle said on a quarterly call with analysts. The company said most of the food it stores is unlikely to be directly impacted by tariffs, but the indirect impacts are still unknown. Americold (NASDAQ: COLD) reported a headline net loss of $16.5 million, or 6 cents per share, versus net income of 3 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Core funds from operations of 24 cents per share was 2 cents shy of the consensus estimate. (Adjusted FFO was 34 cents per share in the quarter.) Global warehouse revenue was down 4% year over year to $575 million. Pallet throughput in the network was down 3.5%, with revenue per pallet increasing 2%. Contractually committed, or economic, occupancy was down 470 basis points to 74.7%. (Actual physical occupancy fell 560 bps to 63.3%.) Americold trimmed its full-year outlook. It now sees revenue flat to up 2% y/y versus the prior guide of up 2% to 4%. Throughput is expected to be roughly flat, with economic occupancy flat to 200 bps lower. Chappelle said the company only has a single-digit-percentage direct exposure to import-export trade. Produce is the largest imported food category to the U.S., and just 1% and 4% of Americold's revenue comes from fresh and frozen produce, respectively. The company primarily stores proteins, potatoes and prepared foods, which Chappelle said are typically 'more insulated from demand fluctuations.' Full-year 2025 adjusted FFO guidance was lowered by 5% at the midpoint of the new range of $1.42 to $1.52. Shares of COLD were down 5.6% at 11:32 a.m. EDT on Thursday compared to the S&P 500, which was up 0.9%. More FreightWaves articles by Todd Maiden: Forward Air touts Q1 achievements, investors await next steps Saia, others buying 10 Yellow Corp. terminals Forward Air looks for a fresh start in Delaware The post Food storage demand cooling amid trade war, inflation fears appeared first on FreightWaves. 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
Time Out Abu Dhabi
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Dave Chappelle is coming back to Abu Dhabi for another comedy gig
If you thought last year's set from Dave Chappelle was something special, buckle up. The comedy kingpin is coming back to Etihad Arena on Thursday June 27, for a show that's about to go down in Abu Dhabi's stand-up history books. Last year, Chappelle kicked off the first-ever Abu Dhabi Comedy Week with a sold-out performance that drew over 14,000 fans – the largest comedy show the region's ever seen. Now, he's set to top it. The legendary stand-up returns for a one-night-only gig as part of the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season, and it's going to be huge. Think biting wit, fearless satire and stories that only Chappelle could tell. Whether you're a die-hard fan who's watched every Netflix special (shout-out to The Dreamer) or someone who's never seen him live, this is an epic chance to get those much-needed belly laughs in (ab workout anyone?). And with presale tickets going live on April 15 and general sale opening April 16, you'll need to move faster than one of his punchlines to snag a seat. This year's Abu Dhabi Comedy Season – running from April to July – is rolling out a heavyweight lineup of hilarity. We're talking Trevor Noah, Kevin Hart, Gad Elmaleh, Michael McIntyre, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, Pete Davidson, Bill Burr and loads more still to be announced. If ever there was a time to embrace your inner comedy nerd, this is it. But don't sleep on it – this show will sell out. You've been warned. Price TBC. Thu Jun 27. Etihad Arena, Yas Island. You might also like… The best places to eat on Yas Island Going to Etihad Arena? Here's where you should grab a bite before (or after) your gig or event All the concerts happening in Abu Dhabi in 2025 Get ready for a lot of huge names Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Dave Chappelle To Host Tonight's Jazz At Lincoln Center Annual Gala
Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2025 gala tonight will celebrate the music of Duke Ellington and be hosted by Dave Chappelle. NAPA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Dave Chappelle speaks on the Black Radio stage at the Blue Note Jazz Festival at Silverado Resort and Spa on July 29, 2023 in Napa, California. (Photo by) Getty Images Tickets to the gala—which will include a concert, dinner, dancing and an after-party at Dizzy's Club—are still available. The concert also is being streamed at Jazz Live. Chappelle, an alumnus of Washington, D.C.'s Duke Ellington School of the Arts, has a long connection to this music, Jazz at Lincoln Center said. It called him 'a jazz fan who cites Thelonious Monk as one of his favorite musicians,' It also said he 'is an amateur jazz pianist (who) has appeared at jazz festivals and clubs throughout the years.' Mercedes Ellington, Duke's granddaughter, is the gala's honorary co-chair. Performing at the concert, 'Duke at 125,' will be Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis; members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; drummer Jeff Hamilton; flautist Baqir Abbas; vocalist Kate Kortum; alumni of Jazz at Lincoln Center's signature education program, Essentially Ellington; plus rising stars in its youth programs. Awards also will be bestowed at the gala. The 2025 Ed Bradley Award for Leadership in Jazz will be awarded to H. E. Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, founder of Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and founder and artistic director of Abu Dhabi Festival. The 2025 Artistic Achievement Award will be awarded to Toshiko Akiyoshi, pianist and jazz composer New this year will be international awards honoring individuals who have built organizations that have had a great impact on their jazz communities. The inaugural recipients will be Greg Quigley of the Jazz Music Institute (JMI) in Brisbane, Australia; and Maribel Torre and Eugenio Elias of De Quinta Producciones in Mexico City, Mexico. Quigly's award will be presented by JLCO trombonist and Jazz Houston founder Vincent Gardner, while Torre and Elias' award will be presented by by JLCO saxophonist Alexa Tarantino and bassist Russell Hall. According to Jazz at Lincoln Center, In 1996, 'Quigley founded JMI, a private higher education provider based in Brisbane, Australia that delivers a range of courses in jazz performance, and also hosts Essentially Ellington Down Under. It also said Maribel Torre and Eugenio Elias of De Quinta Producciones in Mexico City, Mexico have been dedicated jazz presenters for many years. For over a decade, they have hosted the JALC-curated New York Jazz All Stars series and bring nine bands to tour the country each year. In addition to producing visiting artists' performances, De Quinta Producciones's work offers educational programs and master classes that impact thousands of students while engaging new audiences.' Chappelle, it added, 'is the 2019 recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the 2025 NAACP President's Award. Chappelle's work in television and film includes his groundbreaking sketch comedy series "Chappelle's Show," which became the best-selling TV show in DVD history, multiple Netflix comedy specials, and memorable guest appearances on "Saturday Night Live." He has earned five Emmy Awards, including three for his Netflix specials and two for hosting "Saturday Night Live" (2017, 2021), where his most recent 17-minute monologue stands as the longest in the show's 50-year history. Chappelle has won six Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, including his most recent for "The Dreamer" (2025).' . .
