This past weekend, Disney and Pixar made a triumphant return to the box office with the release of “Inside Out 2,” which raked in an incredible $155 million domestically. This stunning figure marked the second-highest theatrical opening for an animated film, only behind Warner Bros.’ “Barbie.” It is clear that audiences were eager to welcome
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Boeing’s Starliner capsule, named “Calypso,” is set to remain at the International Space Station (ISS) for a longer duration than originally planned. Initially intended for a nine-day mission, the Starliner crew flight test is now expected to last at least 17 days, doubling the original timeline. This extended stay will allow for further spacecraft testing,
The Pentagon recently announced the first winning bidders in its rocket launch contract sweepstakes, and to everyone’s surprise, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin secured a spot for the first time. This victory came as part of contracts awarded under the Pentagon’s $5.6 billion National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program. Blue Origin’s winning bid marks a significant
GameStop’s annual shareholder meeting was thrown into chaos on Thursday as computer problems plagued the event. The meeting, scheduled to start at 11 a.m. ET, was hosted on ComputerShare. However, many attendees were met with error messages when trying to access the stream, with the page failing to load. According to reports on social media
The news of Joey “Jaws” Chestnut parting ways with Major League Eating and Nathan’s Famous ahead of the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest has sent shockwaves through the competitive eating world. The 16-time champion, known for his impressive hot dog consuming skills, was reportedly offered a lucrative contract to continue participating in the
An investigation is currently underway by a federal court-appointed watchdog, Neil Barofsky, to monitor the United Auto Workers (UAW) and eliminate corruption within the organization. The focus of the investigation is on whether UAW President Shawn Fain abused his power and engaged in corrupt practices. Barofsky accuses Fain and other union leaders of obstructing the
The recent recommendation by a panel of independent advisors to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in favor of Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug donanemab marks a significant step in addressing the unmet medical need for effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. The FDA typically follows the recommendations of its advisory panels, although
The transformation of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventures marks a significant milestone in Disney’s efforts to modernize its theme park experiences. With a reimagined storyline featuring characters from “The Princess and the Frog,” this revamped attraction promises to immerse guests in the vibrant world of New Orleans. The addition of new music, animatronics, and
In a move to cater to a growing segment of travelers seeking a more comfortable flying experience, Delta Air Lines announced on Monday its plan to introduce premium economy service on transcontinental flights, starting in September. This decision marks the airline’s latest strategy to attract customers willing to pay a premium for additional space and
Southwest Airlines, once considered a “best-in-class” airline, has fallen behind its competitors in recent years according to activist hedge fund Elliott Management. Elliott has taken a bold move by amassing a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and is now pushing for significant leadership changes at the airline. The hedge fund is seeking to replace