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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pantera Kicks Off on Top

"Pantera, " the crime sequel from Lionsgate, grabbed the number one spot on its opening weekend. It raked in about $5. 8 million from 3, 008 theaters on the first day. This is slightly ahead of the first "Den of Thieves" movie, which opened with $5. 6 million in January 2018. It's also Lionsgate's f

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's Mission: Music Education for All UK Kids

Ever since Ed Sheeran shot to fame, he's been sharing his love for music with a big goal in mind: helping kids in the UK get the best music education possible. He's launching a foundation to do just that. Why is this a big deal? Well, music education in the UK has been struggling with funding cuts.

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Macy’s: Saying Goodbye to Some South Florida Stores

Some big news for shoppers in South Florida: a few Macy’s stores and Furniture Galleries are packing up and saying goodbye. Macy’s recently announced their plan to close around 150 stores across the country that aren’t performing well. In South Florida, this means a handful of stores are on the chop

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

The Shifting World of Avian Orthoreovirus in China's Poultry

In the past few years, China's poultry industry has been hit hard by the rise of new avian orthoreovirus (ARV) strains. This study dives into how these viruses have been changing in commercial broiler farms from 2016 to 2021. Researchers collected and identified 51 unique ARV samples from different

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

TV Tech Today: More AI, Less TV

At this year's CES in Las Vegas, TV companies are showing off software and AI features, not the hardware we'd expect. LG's new "AI Remote" is a prime example. While they market it as a cool feature, this remote lacks a simple input button, making it harder to use. The Holy Grail for TVs should be to

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Digital Health: Navigating Regulations for Success in Europe

Digital health technology, or DHT, promises to transform healthcare by cutting costs and boosting care quality. But the industry is a complex web of stakeholders and strict rules. In the European Union, medical devices face tough regulations, while new ways to pay for DHTs are emerging. This makes c

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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

The Bloom of Cannabis: Education Spurs Industry Growth

Imagine this: the cannabis industry is booming, with predictions that it could hit $444. 34 billion by 2030. In the USA alone, sales are expected to reach $33. 6 billion by the end of 2023. What's fueling this growth? Education! As people get smarter about cannabis, they're using it more. Dispensari

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Relief Efforts Aid L. A. Music Industry After Wildfires

The Los Angeles wildfires have left a trail of destruction, more than 2, 000 homes lost. Among those affected are musicians and industry professionals from the Palisades and Eaton communities. These folks aren't just losing their homes, but also their recording studios and equipment. Nonprofits like

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

After Party Studios Brings On Board New Leaders

After Party Studios, a digital content company, has just gotten stronger with two new hires. Sam Ewen and Ayesha Mittal have joined the team from different backgrounds. Ewen will take on the new role of Head of Entertainment, focusing on growing the business in the entertainment sector. Mittal, on t

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Violence in Movies: A Half-Century Look

Let's dive into the world of cinema and take a close look at how violence has evolved on the big screen over the past 50 years. It's a journey that starts from the subtle hints of brutality in older films to the graphic intensity we see today. You might be surprised to learn that violence in movies

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