Over the weekend, Disney and Pixar made a significant impact on the box office with the debut of “Inside Out 2.” The animated film brought in an estimated $155 million domestically, marking the second-highest theatrical opening for an animated film. This success was a refreshing return for Disney, Pixar, and the summer box office, especially
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Boeing’s Starliner capsule, named “Calypso”, has recently made headlines as it has been scheduled to remain at the International Space Station for a longer duration than originally planned. NASA announced the extension of the mission, known as Boeing’s crew flight test, which is aimed at conducting various tests on the Starliner while it is docked
The Pentagon recently announced the first winning bidders in its rocket launch contract sweepstakes, with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin securing a spot for the first time. This development comes as part of the contracts awarded under the Pentagon’s $5.6 billion National Security Space Launch program. Elon Musk’s SpaceX and United Launch Alliance (ULA) were also
GameStop’s annual shareholder meeting was marred by chaos and confusion on Thursday as computer problems plagued the event. The servers hosting the virtual meeting crashed due to overwhelming interest in the stream, leaving many shareholders unable to access the event. Despite the meeting being scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET, users encountered error messages
The news broke recently that Major League Eating has decided to part ways with 16-time champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut just before this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. This shocking development comes after Chestnut chose to represent a competitor that sells plant-based hot dogs, going against the exclusivity provisions that have
Recent court filings have shed light on a federal court-appointed watchdog investigation targeting United Auto Workers President, Shawn Fain. The investigation, led by monitor Neil Barofsky, is aimed at probing potential abuses of power by Fain and other union leaders. Allegations of obstruction and interference in the investigation have further complicated the situation, raising concerns
Recently, a panel of independent advisors to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended the approval of Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug donanemab. This move has the potential to provide a new treatment option for the more than 6 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. If cleared for use, donanemab would become the second Alzheimer’s drug
The highly anticipated retheming of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is finally opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. This reimagined water ride, featuring characters from “Princess and the Frog,” promises to take guests on an immersive journey through the swamps of New Orleans as Tiana prepares for a Mardi Gras celebration.
In a move to cater to the increasing demands of high-spending travelers, Delta Air Lines has announced the introduction of premium economy service on its transcontinental flights starting in September. This decision reflects the airline’s strategy to target customers who are willing to pay extra for added comfort and perks, positioning itself in the competitive
Southwest Airlines, a once “best-in-class” airline, has fallen behind its competitors, and activist hedge fund Elliott Management has taken notice. With a $1.9 billion stake in the company, Elliott is pushing for leadership changes at Southwest Airlines to address the issues that have caused its underperformance. The hedge fund is seeking to replace CEO Bob