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GMA Network
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Team Kramer visit popular London spots
Team Kramer is on holiday in London, and they made sure to visit some popular tourist spots. As seen in Doug and Chesca's collaborative Instagram post, their family also composed of Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin, got to visit the Big Ben and the London Eye. They also visited the Notting Hill Bookshop. The family also shared snaps of their time in London cafes and exploring the city. 'When in London,' the couple said in the caption. Before this, more of Team Kramer spent quality time in the US, Bali, and Paris, among many others. Doug and Chesca have been married since 2008. They often share fun family updates and even life lessons on social media. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Doug Fordyce Joins Rothschild & Co as Head of Energy, North America
Veteran dealmaker to lead Rothschild & Co's energy investment banking efforts in the region NEW YORK, June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rothschild & Co is pleased to announce that Doug Fordyce has joined the firm's Global Advisory business as Head of Energy, North America, effective June 2, 2025. Mr. Fordyce brings over 30 years of experience advising on a broad range of Energy sector mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. He will be joining the firm's successful Infrastructure, Power, Renewables & Energy group, based in Houston and reporting to Lee LeBrun, Partner and Head of Global Advisory, North America. "We are excited to welcome Doug to Rothschild & Co to serve as Head of Energy in North America," said Lee LeBrun. "With his outstanding track record across a long career, Doug's hire is a significant step in building Rothschild & Co's presence in Houston, which we plan to continue growing." Mr. Fordyce joins Rothschild & Co from Lazard, where he spent more than two decades as a Managing Director and led the firm's Houston office. Mr. Fordyce also held investment banking roles at Credit Suisse First Boston and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He holds a B.A. in English and Political Science from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. "Doug is an invaluable addition to our franchise," said Markus Pressdee, Partner and Head of Infrastructure, Power & Renewables, North America. "His expertise significantly enhances our ability to serve our corporate and financial clients, both in North America and globally, across the full spectrum of the Energy sector." "Rothschild & Co has built an exceptional global advisory platform with a long-standing reputation for independence and excellence," said Doug Fordyce. "I'm pleased to join Rothschild & Co's growing platform in North America and looking forward to partnering with Lee and Markus, and working together with the firm's global Energy business." About Rothschild & Co, Global Advisory Rothschild & Co is a family-controlled and independent group and has been at the centre of the world's financial markets for over 200 years. With a team of c.4,600 talented financial services specialists on the ground in over 40 countries, Rothschild & Co's integrated global network of trusted professionals provide in-depth market intelligence and effective long-term solutions for our clients in Global Advisory, Wealth & Asset Management, and Five Arrows, its alternative assets arm. Global Advisory, a division of the Rothschild & Co group, designs and executes strategic M&A and financing solutions, providing impartial, expert advice to large and mid-sized corporations, private equity, families and entrepreneurs, and governments. Through its unrivalled network of 1,600 industry and financing specialists in 47 countries, Rothschild & Co's Global Advisory business combines the breadth of its advisory offering with a high volume of transactions to achieve a unique understanding and perspective into markets and participants worldwide. View source version on Contacts For further information: Global Advisory, Rothschild & Co Kim NicholsonTel: +44 20 7280 FGS Global Margaret PopperTel: +1 212 687 8080rothschildandcoNA@
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Doug Fordyce Joins Rothschild & Co as Head of Energy, North America
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rothschild & Co is pleased to announce that Doug Fordyce has joined the firm's Global Advisory business as Head of Energy, North America, effective June 2, 2025. Mr. Fordyce brings over 30 years of experience advising on a broad range of Energy sector mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. He will be joining the firm's successful Infrastructure, Power, Renewables & Energy group, based in Houston and reporting to Lee LeBrun, Partner and Head of Global Advisory, North America. 'We are excited to welcome Doug to Rothschild & Co to serve as Head of Energy in North America,' said Lee LeBrun. 'With his outstanding track record across a long career, Doug's hire is a significant step in building Rothschild & Co's presence in Houston, which we plan to continue growing.' Mr. Fordyce joins Rothschild & Co from Lazard, where he spent more than two decades as a Managing Director and led the firm's Houston office. Mr. Fordyce also held investment banking roles at Credit Suisse First Boston and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He holds a B.A. in English and Political Science from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. 'Doug is an invaluable addition to our franchise,' said Markus Pressdee, Partner and Head of Infrastructure, Power & Renewables, North America. 'His expertise significantly enhances our ability to serve our corporate and financial clients, both in North America and globally, across the full spectrum of the Energy sector.' 'Rothschild & Co has built an exceptional global advisory platform with a long-standing reputation for independence and excellence,' said Doug Fordyce. 'I'm pleased to join Rothschild & Co's growing platform in North America and looking forward to partnering with Lee and Markus, and working together with the firm's global Energy business.' About Rothschild & Co, Global Advisory Rothschild & Co is a family-controlled and independent group and has been at the centre of the world's financial markets for over 200 years. With a team of c.4,600 talented financial services specialists on the ground in over 40 countries, Rothschild & Co's integrated global network of trusted professionals provide in-depth market intelligence and effective long-term solutions for our clients in Global Advisory, Wealth & Asset Management, and Five Arrows, its alternative assets arm. Global Advisory, a division of the Rothschild & Co group, designs and executes strategic M&A and financing solutions, providing impartial, expert advice to large and mid-sized corporations, private equity, families and entrepreneurs, and governments. Through its unrivalled network of 1,600 industry and financing specialists in 47 countries, Rothschild & Co's Global Advisory business combines the breadth of its advisory offering with a high volume of transactions to achieve a unique understanding and perspective into markets and participants worldwide.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix just got an intense crime thriller movie with Ben Affleck and Jeremy Renner — and it's an adrenaline-fueled watch
Ben Affleck might be best known to some for playing Batman, but to me, he's at his most compelling when he steps behind the camera and gives us something a little darker. Case in point: 'The Town,' a gritty Boston-set crime thriller that Affleck not only directed but also starred in, and it's just landed on Netflix U.S. Now, I'll be honest: I didn't fully appreciate this movie the first time I streamed it at home. Maybe I was expecting more action or something flashier, but rewatching it recently was different. This isn't just a heist movie but a surprisingly emotional story about loyalty, regret, and trying (and failing) to escape the life you were born into. And it's got one of Jeremy Renner's best performances ever. 'The Town' arrived alongside a wave of great crime movies, and it holds its own as a standout in the genre. Whether you missed it when it first came out or just want to experience it again with fresh eyes, now's the perfect time. Here's why this intense crime thriller deserves a spot on your Netflix watchlist. 'The Town' is set in Boston's tough Charlestown neighborhood, where bank robbery runs in the blood of many locals. The story follows Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck), a skilled and smart leader of a close-knit crew of lifelong friends who pull off daring heists. Doug has always dreamed of leaving his criminal life behind, but his loyalty to his crew, including Jem (Jeremy Renner), and the pull of his past make it difficult to break free. After a botched bank robbery, Doug unexpectedly forms a connection with Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall), the bank manager they took hostage during the heist. As their relationship deepens, Doug finds himself torn between his life of crime and the hope for a fresh start with Claire. Meanwhile, the FBI, led by the determined agent Adam Frawley (Jon Hamm), intensifies its efforts to bring Doug and his crew down. I'll admit when I first heard about 'The Town,' I expected a high-octane heist movie packed with non-stop action and explosive shootouts. After all, it's a crime thriller set in Boston with Ben Affleck and Jeremy Renner — how could it not be? But what I got was something much more nuanced and surprisingly emotional. 'The Town' isn't just about the heists or the tension of evading the law (although that's still interesting to watch). It's about the messy fallout that comes after the adrenaline fades and the personal cost of a life lived on the edge. Instead of glorifying the gunfire and getaways, the movie zeroes in on the characters and their struggles. Doug might be a criminal mastermind, but he's also just a guy struggling with loyalty to his friends, his past, and the hope that he can make a fresh start. When he gets involved with Claire, the movie shifts gears from crime caper to emotional drama and it really works. I found myself genuinely invested in their relationship and what would come of it. The movie doesn't shy away from showing the fallout of violence, either. These characters are incredibly flawed and weighed down by guilt and fear. Jeremy Renner as Jem, the unpredictable friend who's always one step away from blowing everything up, makes those emotional moments even more intense and real. Ultimately, 'The Town' lingers long after the heists end because it's as much about the people behind the crimes as the crimes themselves. Affleck showed he's got serious chops as a director here, managing to mix intense, adrenaline-fueled moments with some really emotional storytelling. He nails the gritty Boston vibe but never loses sight of the characters and their messy relationships. Of course, I won't spoil the ending, but it's bittersweet enough to give the story meaning. Action fans won't be disappointed either. Even though it focuses more on being a character study, there are plenty of action-packed sequences (especially in the final act) that will keep you on edge. Now that 'The Town' is streaming on Netflix, it's the perfect time to give it a watch. Ben Affleck delivers a strong performance both in front of and behind the camera, crafting a story that's more than just a heist movie. 'The Town' might not be flawless, but Affleck gets a lot right especially when it comes to casting. He surrounds himself with strong actors and gives them the space to really shine. Amid the gripping action scenes, the movie also breaks the tension with some sharp, funny moments that add a bit of warmth (so it's not entirely melancholy). I'm not alone in my praise, because this thriller earned a solid score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes back in 2010, with the site's critics consensus reading: 'Tense, smartly written, and wonderfully cast, The Town proves that Ben Affleck has rediscovered his muse — and that he's a director to be reckoned with.' If I haven't quite convinced you to watch 'The Town' on Netflix, or you're just interested in checking out some other options, here's a quick look at everything new coming to Netflix this month.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
St. Martinville mourns fallen officer Douglas Simon III
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) — The community of St. Martinville mourns the loss of fallen Officer Douglas Simon III. According to the St. Martinville Police Department, Douglas Simon III served as a police officer for 21 years as well as a patrol officer for many years. For the past 8 years he worked as a detective and our intel officer for law enforcement. 'Doug was an amazing Officer, Friend and Human Being! He was the type of person that was always there for anyone in need no matter the time or day!' Officer Ricky Martin, Police Chief said. The community is mourning his loss, and the Police Department is seeking strength and comfort for his family and colleagues. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'We ask for strength and comfort for our Blue family and the Simon Family during this difficult time. We trust in Your love and mercy. Amen' St. Martinville Police Department Facebook post said. At this moment, information of the funeral arrangement has yet to be released. We will update as more information is released. Rubio submits reorganization plan for more 'agile' State Department to Congress Acadiana Symphony Orchestra offers 2025 summer music lessons for all ages St. Martinville mourns fallen officer Douglas Simon III Judge sides with Harvard against Trump visa block Sr. Cpl Segus Jolivette honored at Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
