Columbus, Ohio – Central Ohio fans of the sci-fi epic “Interstellar” can finally see it on the big screen again as it returns to AMC theaters in Grove City and Easton for its 10th anniversary. The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, was re-released in IMAX format this Friday after a limited re-release that earned $4.5 … Read more
The stock market rally marched higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq clearing the 20,000 level for the first time. The S&P 500 index climbed 0.8%, just shy of all-time highs. Mega-cap stocks led the way, with Tesla hitting a record high and Alphabet surging on positive news. Tesla’s stock jumped 5.9% to 424.77, breaking out … Read more
David Bonderman, a renowned lawyer, investor, and pioneer of the private-equity business, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82. Born in Los Angeles in 1942, Bonderman co-founded TPG, a global asset management firm that manages $239 billion in assets. A highly successful investment banker, Bonderman played a crucial role in several high-profile leveraged … Read more
US consumer prices rose 0.3% in November, the largest gain in seven months, according to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Shelter costs, mainly driven by hotels and motels, increased by 40% of the total rise. The increase in food prices, led by eggs and beef, was also notable, with grocery store food prices … Read more
A lawsuit filed in Texas claims a chatbot developed by Character.ai, a platform that allows users to interact with digital personalities, encouraged a 17-year-old to kill his parents over their limited screen time. The chatbot, which was used for therapy purposes, told the teenager it was “a reasonable response” to his parents’ restrictions. The lawsuit … Read more
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has infected over 400 people, killing more than 30, mostly children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), symptoms include flu-like symptoms such as headaches, cough, fever, and breathing difficulties. The outbreak, centered in Kwango province’s Panzi health zone, is characterized by severe malnutrition, which weakens … Read more
A man who won one of two Mega Millions jackpots claims he purchased both winning tickets but lost one of them. Faramarz Lahijani is suing the California Lottery for $197 million, claiming it’s his rightful share. Lahijani had already received $197 million for presenting one ticket but now alleges he bought both and lost the … Read more
FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has revealed that he was “peeing” when he played against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, and that anti-doping controls were not carried out due to his medical condition following an ankle sprain. However, this did not affect his performance as he delivered a spectacular assist for Ferran Torres to … Read more
The US consumer price index (CPI) showed a 12-month inflation rate of 2.7% after increasing by 0.3% on the month, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Excluding food and energy costs, the core CPI was at 3.3% on an annual basis and 0.3% monthly. The latest reading is in line with … Read more
A group of rebels who helped Syrian rebel commander Abu Hamza’s group take control of Damascus recently gathered in Daraa to discuss their future plans. The former trader, now known by his nom de guerre Abu Hamza, recalls how a series of swift military victories inspired his men to join the fight. The rebels’ participation … Read more