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Oops! One Customer’s Drone-Delivered Food Order Crashes, Causing Mass Blackout

Yesterday, 12:23 PM

Talk about a hot meal. A drone, while in the midst of delivering food to a customer, attempted a “precautionary controlled landing” in Brisbane, Australia, only to crash into overhead powerlines and erupt in flames. The incident left thousands of homes in the neighborhood without electricity.

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Bill Gates Says ‘Can’t Wait To See’ What Trevor Noah Does Next After Comedian Announces Exit From ‘The Daily Show’

By Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Yesterday, 1:22 AM

Trevor Noah, the host of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARAA) (NASDAQ: PARA)-owned Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” says he’s leaving the program after taking over from

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Happy Meals For Adults Coming To McDonald’s, Here’s How Kanye West Could Be Involved

By Chris Katje

September 28, 3:25 PM

A top food item geared to children is getting an upgrade to appeal to adults in a move by one of the largest fast food companies in the world.

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Can Hugh Jackman’s Return As Wolverine In Deadpool 3 Break These Box Office Records?

By Chris Katje

September 28, 12:18 PM

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are set to reunite as their iconic superhero roles Wolverine and Deadpool, respectively, in an upcoming Marvel film.

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BELIEVE: Football Is Life And Ted Lasso Is Now In A FIFA Video Game

By Chris Katje

September 28, 11:06 AM

Ted Lasso, the titular character of a hit AppleTV+ comedy series, is getting the video game treatment.

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BTS Managing Agency Hybe’s Stock Slumps Below IPO Price For 1st Time — Loses $10B In Market Value Since Peak

By Aveek Bhowmik

September 28, 4:21 AM

Shares of Hybe Corporation, the managing agency for South Korean boy band BTS, plunged below the price of their initial public offering for the first time, extending a downturn that has erased roughly $10 billion from their peak.

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Aaron Judge Home Run Chase Could Benefit Several Media Companies

By Chris Katje

September 27, 6:56 PM

The New York Yankees have nine games left in the 2022 Major League Baseball season. Those games, like many before them, could see strong viewership due to a home run chase happening with the team's star player.

AAPL

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Hurricane Ian: What Florida Theme Parks, Cruise Lines And Sports Are Doing Before It Hits

By Chris Katje

September 27, 5:12 PM

Florida and other nearby states are bracing for Hurricane Ian, which is expected to make landfall in the U.S. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Here is a look at what theme parks, cruise lines and sports are doing to prepare for the storm.

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Russia Boycotts Oscars: A Look Back At Previous Wins, Incuding One For An Anti-War Film

By Chris Katje

September 27, 1:43 PM

The 2023 Academy Awards is six months away, and Russia is already boycotting the show by refusing to submit a film to the International Feature category. The decision comes about seven months after Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated attacks on Ukraine. Since then, the U.S. has continued to provide support and military aid to Ukraine.

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Netflix’s Next Big Hit May Come From Serious Pedigree: Game Of Thrones

By Chris Katje

September 27, 12:45 PM

Streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) has produced some of the most well-received shows of the last decade including “Stranger Things” and “Squid Game.”

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