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‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Steamrolls The Competition At The Holiday Weekend Box Office

July 3, 12:44 PM

“Minions: The Rise of Gru” took over the U.S. box office, with Comscore data pointing to $109.5 million in ticket sales for the three-day weekend and $129.2 million forecasted for the four-day weekend from 4,391 theaters.

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McDonald’s $1 Drinks Are Not Inflation Proof: Some Franchises Raising Prices

By AJ Fabino

July 3, 12:08 PM

The long-standing any-size-soda-for-a-buck promotion at America’s favorite fast-food restaurant may be nearing its end.

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Ouch — Jeff Bezos Slams Biden For Blaming Gas Stations: Here’s What The Amazon Founder Said

By Bibhu Pattnaik

July 3, 11:29 AM

Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos has blasted President Joe Biden over his latest remarks asking gas companies to cut their prices amid rising inflation.

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Analysis: What Movies Audiences Wanted (And Rejected) During The First Half Of 2022

By Phil Hall

July 3, 8:35 AM

The first half of 2022’s movie year was marked with several intriguing surprises that could reshape film production and exhibition trends for years to come. And The Winners Are: For the films that were in U.S. theatrical release from New Year’s Day through June 30, here are the top 10 grossing films, as per data published by Box Office Mojo:

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Elon Musk’s Ex-Wife Talulah Riley Explains Why She Remarried Him; Now ‘Musk Is The Perfect Ex-Husband’

By Bibhu Pattnaik

July 3, 8:24 AM

Author and actor Talulah Riley married Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk twice – first from 2010 to 2012 and a second time from 2013 to 2016.

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Analysis: What’s Playing In Russian Theaters In The Wake Of Hollywood’s Boycott?

By Phil Hall

July 2, 1:14 PM

In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Hollywood studios announced the withdrawal of their films from Russian theaters.

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Can You Guess Which Fried Chicken Chain Is The Most Popular?

By Phil Hall

July 2, 10:26 AM

The novelist Nora Ephron once quipped, “Everyone loves fried chicken. Don't ever make it. Ever. Buy it from a place that makes good fried chicken.” But which eatery makes the best fried chicken? A new data report on the leading U.S. fried chicken restaurant chains finds American public opinion divided on the subject.

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Disney Charges $5,000 For Star Wars-Inspired Cocktail: What You Need To Know

By Phil Hall

July 2, 8:43 AM

It is impossible not to notice that the current inflationary climate has jacked up the prices of nearly everything – but who is willing to pay $5,000 for a cocktail? The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is betting someone with an XL-sized wallet is willing to belly up to the bar for that concoction.

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Affordable Housing, Less Carbon: DOE Funds Texas A&M University 3D-Printed Hempcrete Project

By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez

July 1, 5:26 PM

The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Texas A&M University $3.47 million to support a project to 3D print a bio-aggregate composite consisting of hemp hurd and a lime-based binder, also known as hempcrete, a material with the potential to lower the environmental impact of traditional construction and make housing more affordable and available,

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Fourth Of July Travel Is Picking Up: How Will Major US Airlines Handle Delays, Cancellations And Pilot Shortages?

By Robert Kuczmarski

July 1, 4:21 PM

Fourth of July weekend is upon us with Americans expected to hit the roads in record numbers with AAA travel predicting approximately

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