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Nov 17 2025FINANCE

New Players in the Film and TV Investment Game

A fresh face has entered the film and TV investment scene, aiming to shake things up. Easttree Media, a new investment platform, is stepping into the spotlight at the American Film Market. This company is all about buying up income rights from films and TV shows, much like how some musicians have sold their song catalogs. Easttree Media is backed by some big names, ...

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Nov 15 2025CELEBRITIES

Shakira's Boys Shine in Zootopia 2

Shakira's sons, Milan and Sasha, are stepping into the spotlight. The 48-year-old singer, known for her hit "Hips Don't Lie, " recently shared that her boys had a blast recording their lines for "Zootopia 2. " The family even did it together, with Milan and Sasha playing Judy Hopps' little brothers. Shakira beamed with pride as she talked about her sons' performance...

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Oct 29 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Heist: Who's Playing by the Rules?

A high-stakes courtroom drama is unfolding, centered around a $25 million crypto theft. The spotlight is on the CEO of Savannah Technologies, who is defending his company's trading strategies. The main suspects are two brothers, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, both with MIT backgrounds. They are accused of exploiting a flaw in the Ethereum blockchain to orchestrate th...

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Jun 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Konami's Big Game Reveal: What's Coming Soon?

Konami recently held a live event to give fans a sneak peek at upcoming games. The event was all about showing off new features and updates for some of their most popular series. Two big games stole the show: Metal Gear Solid Delta and Silent Hill f. The first big reveal was for Metal Gear Solid Delta. This game is getting a new online multiplayer mode called Fox Hu...

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May 31 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Move: 3 Cases Linked to Denver Flight

Measles is back in the news, and this time it hit close to home for Denver residents. Three people have caught the measles virus after a flight from Turkey landed in Denver on May 13. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has identified six places where these individuals were while contagious. These spots include restaurants, a gym, and shops. The ...

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May 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Shakira's Tour Hits a Snag: Concerts Canceled Due to Unexpected Issues

Shakira, the famous Colombian singer, had big plans for her tour. She was all set to start the final part of WorldPride with a concert in Washington D. C. The show was scheduled for Saturday night at Nationals Park. Fans were excited, but unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. The concert was called off. Why? It all started with a different show in Boston. The ...

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May 22 2025HEALTH

Measles Risk After A Big Concert

A recent event in New Jersey has raised concerns about measles exposure. A person carrying the virus attended a packed Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium on May 15. This individual, who was not from New Jersey, spent several hours at the venue, potentially exposing thousands to the highly contagious disease. Measles is no joke. It spreads quickly through the air whe...

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May 21 2025HEALTH

Measles Alert After Shakira's Big Show

The New Jersey Department of Health has a message for concertgoers. Measles was spotted at Shakira's recent show at MetLife Stadium. This news comes as a reminder that measles is still a threat, even in places where vaccination rates are typically high. The health department issued a warning for anyone who attended Shakira's concert on Thursday night into Friday m...

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May 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New York Crime, Old Movie Magic: Spike Lee's Latest Hits Cannes

Spike Lee brought his latest movie, Highest 2 Lowest, to the Cannes Film Festival. This time, it was shown outside the main competition. The film stars Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky, and Ilfenesh Hadera. It is a fresh take on Akira Kurosawa's 1963 crime drama, High and Low. The original movie was based on a novel called King’s Ransom. It follows a sho...

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May 16 2025BUSINESS

Strike Stops Trains: How New Jersey Commutes Are Changing

A strike by locomotive engineers has halted train services in New Jersey. This is the second such strike in the 42-year history of NJ Transit. The strike began on March 16, 2024, after negotiations between NJ Transit and the union failed to produce a deal. This is a big deal because NJ Transit trains carry about 172, 000 people every day. The bus service will con...

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