Still from Sony’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Sony Spider-Man returned to the big screen this weekend, webbing up an estimated $120.5 million at the domestic box office. Sony’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” the much anticipated sequel to the Academy Award-winning “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” had the second-biggest opening of 2023, just behind Universal’s “Super Mario
Woman and child outdoors. Mother and daughter going to rest on beach. Rimini, Italy. Alex_ugalek | Istock | Getty Images RIMINI, ITALY — The seaside town of Rimini is the Jersey Shore of Italy: From here to the port town of Ancona in the southeast, there are more than 40 miles of sandy beaches. It was
Harvard Yard, on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Maddie Meyer | Getty Images This year’s high school graduating class faced one of the toughest college-application seasons on record. At the nation’s top schools, including many in the Ivy League, “it’s never going to be harder to get in,” said Hafeez Lakhani, founder
Francesco Riccardo Iacomino | Moment | Getty Images Persistent inflation and higher interest rates have strained many household budgets, and consumers are shying away from some purchases such as home improvement projects or apparel. But millions of U.S. consumers aren’t giving up their vacations. A Deloitte survey from last month found that 50% of respondents
A food delivery worker sits outside a restaurant at a shopping mall in Beijing on May 30, 2023. Jade Gao | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s economic recovery from the pandemic is set to broaden, meaning the country isn’t headed toward Japan-style stagnation just yet, according to Macquarie’s Chief China Economist Larry Hu.
Maria is a 90 year old, hardworking woman who raised four kids and some grandkids as well. She quit her humble work as a housecleaner when her husband fell ill. She stayed home to care for him. She also helped raise a grandson, when her son and his wife split up and left him to
Like many cities across the American West, the origins of Boulder, Colorado, can be traced back to the gleam of gold. In the winter of 1859, the town was settled by a group of prospectors hoping to strike it rich in the rivers and streams that stretch across the mountainous landscape. By 1877, a number
Beer isn’t as much of a bargain as it used to be. Americans are drinking fewer brews, and the sector is steadily losing market share to spirits. Beer companies, faced with rising operating costs in areas like packaging and transportation, have raised prices and seen bigger profits, with consumers footing the bill. The price of beer
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Djelics | E+ | Getty Images Richelle Brooks’ budget is already tight. She doesn’t know what she’s going to do when federal student loan payments resume in the fall. The single mother of two has seen all her expenses rise over the last few years amid high inflation. “I go grocery shopping and spend $300
Have you ever received a piece of news that instantly transported you into the future and changed the way you saw everything in the present? In mid-March, I was checking in with my wife by phone from a hotel room in Atlanta following the first completed day of my new job, and I could tell
A rarie estate in the Ortega Ranch neighborhood of Montecito makes the most of California’s sunny skies with wide-lens views of the Pacific Ocean that span the horizon. One of only 14 homes in the private enclave, the newly renovated home sits on about 5 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. Quiet roads, access to a
The Ohio Cup Trophy on top of a Bally Sports logo prior to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, May 17, 2022. George Kubas | Diamond Images | Getty Images Diamond Sports, the owner of regional sports networks, was ordered this week by a bankruptcy judge to
In this article DD MMM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Just outside of Bangor, Maine — the hometown of renowned horror author Stephen King — more than 500 students, faculty and staff arrive at Hermon High School each day. But since November, they can no longer drink the water. All the fountains are taped
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In this article BBBY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Bed Bath & Beyond is expected to be dissolved after the failed retailer declared bankruptcy, but the company’s crown jewel — Buy Buy Baby — may live to see another day. The baby gear retailer is drawing interest from at least two bidders as its
A major ETF firm provider is betting the artificial intelligence boom is just starting. Roundhill Investments launched the Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) less than 20 days ago. It’s the first-ever exchange-traded fund designed to track companies involved in generative AI and other related technologies. “These companies, we believe, are not just a fad.
You might think it’s worth sacrificing vacations, family time and sleep for your career — especially if it leads to a raise or promotion. It’ll also make you a lot unhappier, says former U.S. president Barack Obama. “What you want is a balance,” Obama told LinkedIn News‘ “This Is Working” podcast on Thursday. “Young people
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