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Box office powerhouse Disney to show theater owners what’s next
Disney releases dominated the box office in 2025 with nearly $2.5 billion in domestic ticket sales with hits like "Lilo & Stitch,""Zootopia 2" and "Avatar: Fire and Ash." A box office driver for many years, it's fitting that Disney is closing CinemaCon, the annual gathering of movie theater owners, Thursday evening in Las Vegas.
Trader Joe’s settles $7.4M lawsuit; customers may be owed $102
Trader Joe's has agreed to a $7.4 million class action settlement over allegations that some of its stores printed too many digits of customers' payment card numbers on receipts -- and shoppers who made purchases during a narrow window in 2019 may be eligible for a payout.
Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it’s not that simple
It's never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers like Stephanie Hatzenbuhler to raise more cattle - and that's not an easy ask.
Maryland rejects ‘most endangered’ label for Potomac River, as D.C. remains unaware about ranking
Maryland officials are disputing a new report identifying the Potomac River as the nation's most endangered waterway, while leaders in the District admitted they were unaware the Potomac had earned such a lowly title.
House Democrats blame RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism for measles deaths
Democrats dogged Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his anti-vaccine rhetoric during Thursday's House Ways and Means Committee hearing, pinning the blame on him for the measles outbreak.
With worries about WBD acquisition looming, Paramount takes the stage at CinemaCon
Paramount Pictures is taking the stage Thursday to present its upcoming slate to movie theater owners at CinemaCon in Las Vegas amid its pending deal to acquire Warner Bros.
AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back
From an advertisement for an herbal remedy that promises to cure all to a video featuring a voice that sounds just like a movie star, you've surely encountered spam and scam advertisements online. And they have likely been created with artificial intelligence.
Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum
Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work.
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16
Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 100 others as terrified residents cowered in their homes, officials said Thursday.
PepsiCo’s sales jump after it cuts prices
PepsiCo's decision to lower prices and cut artificial ingredients paid off in the first quarter, boosting demand for its snacks and drinks.
Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
For the first time, scientists have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole.
Ranch dressing: An American staple that actually began life on … a ranch
Ranch is the best-selling salad dressing in America, and it has been since it took the crown from Italian near the close of the 20th century.
International Energy Agency chief warns Europe could run out of jet fuel soon
The head of the International Energy Agency is warning that Europe could run out of jet fuel within six weeks due to the Middle East conflict and energy crunch.
Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above
Arizona's largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above as part of a $7 million settlement of a lawsuit prompted in part by the 2024 death of an 82-year-old woman whose power was disconnected, Attorney General Kris Mayes said Wednesday.
Bold and Blunt: The power of today’s media
Today's media in all its many forms is probably the most powerful and influential it's ever been. But that's not necessarily a good thing.
Xanax recalled nationwide over dosage concerns
The widely prescribed anxiety medication Xanax XR is being pulled from the market nationwide after failing key quality control standards, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
