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‘Mufasa’ and ‘Sonic 3’ rule first weekend of 2025
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The Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa” has claimed the No. 1 spot on the North American box office charts over the first weekend of 2025. According to studio estimates Sunday, the photorealistic …
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By LINDSEY BAHR
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1/5/25
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A Melania Trump documentary from director Bruce Ratner will be released by Amazon
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Incoming first lady Melania Trump will be the subject of a new documentary directed by Brett Ratner and distributed by Amazon Prime Video. The streaming arm of the tech giant got exclusive licensing …
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By LINDSEY BAHR
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1/5/25
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Syria's foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties
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Syria’s new foreign minister has met with his Qatari counterpart and Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Sunday. Syria’s new de facto authorities under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham or HTS are …
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1/5/25
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WWE ready to begin Netflix era with 'Monday Night Raw' moving to the streaming platform
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Nick Khan’s prediction becomes a reality on Monday night. The World Wrestling Entertainment executive said during earning calls in the past that he saw a day when Netflix would continue to evolve …
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By JOE REEDY
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1/3/25
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US new vehicle sales rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates dropped a little
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New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates eased a bit, making SUVs, cars and trucks a little more affordable. Industry analysts say discounts, such as rebates and …
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By TOM KRISHER
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1/3/25
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US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and an oil industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring that fossil fuel companies pay a share of the damage caused by climate change. The federal …
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By MICHAEL CASEY
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1/3/25
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Rise of US Steel paralleled the arrival of the United States on the world stage
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President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel — something he had first vowed to do in March. His decision, announced Friday comes after the …
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
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1/3/25
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What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case
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Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy devices …
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
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1/3/25
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Finalized tax credit for cleaner hydrogen gets a cautious OK from some environmental groups
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The Biden administration released long-awaited final rules Friday for a tax credit that will send billions of dollars to producers of cleaner hydrogen. The new rules drew cautious praise from …
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By JENNIFER McDERMOTT
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1/3/25
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Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching
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Apple TV+ is hoping people will make a dent in the Strategic Popcorn Reserve by bingeing its streaming TV and movies for free this weekend. Experts are calling it a canny promotion as the …
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By MARK KENNEDY
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1/3/25
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US fines JetBlue $2 million for 'chronic' flight delays on several East Coast routes
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JetBlue is getting hit with a $2 million penalty for chronically late flights. The Transportation Department said Friday that half the money will go to passengers who were delayed on flights along …
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By DAVID KOENIG
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1/3/25
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Boeing still needs a culture change to put safety above profits, according to the head of the FAA
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A year after a panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max during flight, the nation’s top aviation regulator says the company needs to change its culture and put safety above profits. Federal Aviation …
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1/3/25
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Downtown Omaha loses power for hours after a garbage truck gets stuck in a sinkhole
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A large portion of downtown Omaha lost power for several hours after a garbage truck got stuck in a sinkhole at the entrance to an alley. The truck became stuck around 8 a.m. Thursday with its nose …
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1/2/25
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Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping
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Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices. …
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
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1/2/25
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Deputies are stuck using radios with Los Angeles County's dispatch system out of commission
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The aging computer dispatch system for the nation's largest sheriff's department remains out of commission. The system crashed on New Year's Eve, forcing Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies to …
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1/2/25
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Middle East latest: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 26, including 3 kids
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Palestinian and hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 26 people across the Gaza Strip, including three children and two high-ranking police officers. That's according to …
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By The Associated Press
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1/2/25
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Crypto mogul Do Kwon pleads not guilty in first US court appearance
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South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has pleaded not guilty to a freshly unsealed indictment released in time for his first U.S. court appearance. Kwon entered the plea in Manhattan federal …
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By LARRY NEUMEISTER
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1/2/25
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Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house that made zigzag knitwear iconic, dies aged 93
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Rosita Missoni, the matriarch of the iconic Italian fashion house that made zigzag-patterned knitwear high fashion, has died. She was 93. The regional governor of Lombardy and mayor of Gallarate …
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1/2/25
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A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often
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Aeromexico is the most on-time airline in the world, according to a data company that compiled figures for 2024. Cirium said in its annual ranking released on Thursday that nearly 87% of the Mexican …
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By The Associated Press
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1/2/25
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Trust Consulting Services Awarded SeaPort NxG Prime Contract
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WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2025 / Trust Consulting Services (Trust), a leading provider of professional services and innovative solutions, is pleased to announce its award of a SeaPort …
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1/2/25
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