Boeing is hoping to turn things around in 2025 with its space program. After a tough 2024, investors are curious about what the company has planned. Boeing's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, says the team is ready to perform better. One big factor could be the Vulcan rockets, which Amazon will use for space laun
Big names in the car industry, like Honda and Nissan, might be considering a merger to split costs and stay competitive. But mergers aren't always a smooth ride. They're tough to pull off, especially when two huge companies with different ways of doing things come together. Imagine trying to blend
TV in 2024 was a powerhouse of incredible acting. With so many amazing performances, it's hard to choose just ten. But here we go! Chloe Guidry from "Under the Bridge" made her mark as the troubled teen Josephine, showing us that even the toughest characters have soft sides. Manny Jacinto wowed us i
In the annual Movie Club of Slate, film critics chatted about the year’s cinematic hits. Critic Dana Stevens, along with Bilge Ebiri, K. Austin Collins, Alison Willmore, and Odie Henderson, discussed the films that turned heads in 2024. Dana compared film criticism to embroidery on Kleenex, but beli
Have you ever considered how the film industry is like a massive web of relationships? This piece takes a closer look at studies that use network analysis to understand the film world better. Researchers often turn to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) for data to test their theories. But this surv
Woody Fraser, a legendary American TV producer and director, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. He was 90 when he passed away on Saturday. Fraser was known for his groundbreaking work, including launching "The Mike Douglas Show" and "Good Morning America. " Over his five-decad
The Biden administration has started a trade investigation into China's production of older-type computer chips, which are crucial for cars, appliances, telecom networks, and military equipment. This move could lead to tariffs or other measures to restrict Chinese chips from the U. S. market. China
2024 was quite different from 2023 in the gaming world. Whereas 2023 was filled with manyDelayed due to COVID, big-name games and hidden indie gems, 2024 saw a more spread-out release schedule. Some games, like Balatro, UFO 50, and Astro Bot, were instant hits. But filling out a list of the top 20 g
Imagine trying to make scrambled eggs one morning and realizing that the price has shot up to more than last year's holiday season. Well, that's the reality many are facing due to the bird flu situation disrupting US egg production. The average cost of a dozen Grade A large eggs hit $3. 65 in Novemb
Actress Blake Lively has taken legal action against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, for allegedly creating a toxic work environment on the set of their film "It Ends With Us. " Lively's lawsuit claims that Baldoni harassed her and tried to damage her reputation. Baldoni and his team have s
