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Allu Arjun’s action-drama “Pushpa 2” experienced a slow decline in box office numbers after its first weekend in North America. The Telugu version collected $9.9 million, but the Hindi version is still contributing decently. The film’s performance slowed down on Monday, with only $127,595 collected from the Telugu version and $350,000 from the Hindi version. … Read more
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing a UN agency helping Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. The votes came after two days of speeches calling for an end to the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas, with over 50 countries supporting the … Read more
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has become the first woman to lead the nation since its independence in 200 years. With a combined economic power of $33 trillion, over 1 billion people are impacted by the world’s top 100 most powerful women. Despite declining public confidence in female leadership, many of these women continue to defy … Read more
Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures are bringing an early Christmas gift to fans of sci-fi with the special IMAX rerelease of Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar.” The film, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall, will return to IMAX screens nationwide starting December 6. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain, “Interstellar” follows a time-bending … Read more
The New York Yankees are reeling from the loss of star first baseman Juan Soto, who bolted for the Mets in free agency. The team must now fill three key holes to remain competitive in the American League East. Here’s where they might look to make a move. First Base: The Yankees need a power-hitting … Read more
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a new draft recommendation that suggests testing for high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV) every five years, even with a self-collected sample, as the preferred screening strategy for cervical cancer starting at age 30. This approach is recommended over traditional cervical cytology (Pap tests or Pap smears), which … Read more
The Geminid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak this weekend, offering a spectacular display of colorful meteors in the night sky. The shower is predicted to produce dozens of shooting stars every hour, with some “fireballs” – brighter than Venus – potentially visible from urban areas. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/12/09/geminid-meteor-shower-peak-how-to-view
Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least 33 people, including children, in overnight attacks. The violence also flared outside Jerusalem, where a suspected Palestinian attacker wounded three people, including a 10-year-old boy. The Israel-Hamas war shows no end in sight, despite attempts by the US and other countries to broker a ceasefire. The UN General … Read more
General Motors is leaving the robotaxi business after a year-long pause, citing high costs and increasing competition as reasons for its decision. The company’s Cruise division will stop receiving funding, and its technical employees will be brought in-house to focus on self-driving technology for GM’s directly sold cars. In a call with analysts, CEO Mary … Read more