Protests in New York City and Albany are demanding justice for Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who died after being brutally beaten by correctional officers. Brooks, serving a 12-year sentence for assault, was transferred to Marcy Correctional Facility in north Albany on December 9. The next day
You might think that every movie with a big star like Charlize Theron would be a hit. But "Reindeer Games" is a Christmas thriller that tanked big time. It didn't make much money, barely covering its $42 million budget with a worldwide gross of about $32 million. Ouch! This was also the last film di
Ever felt chained to your desk all day? You're not alone. That's why the Ergo Desk was created. This Canadian innovation isn't just a standing desk; it also reclines like a chair. Why is that a big deal? Well, sitting all day can lead to some serious health issues like weight gain, heart problems, a
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is speeding up on the international stage. After opening in 52 markets, it's already made $74M, pushing its global total to $211. 5M. This is a big jump from the previous film, which opened to $40M in similar markets. The blue hedgehog is joined by Keanu Reeves in this new adven
Footage released by investigators in New York reveals a brutal incident at Marcy Correctional Facility. A handcuffed inmate, Robert Brooks, was severely beaten by correctional officers. Brooks was taken to a medical examination room where officers punched and kicked him. One officer appeared to inse
Imagine this: Almost every 4 out of 5 companies with a return-to-office (RTO) policy plan to have their staff in the office for at least 3 days a week by the end of 2025. That's according to a survey of 900 business leaders conducted by a resume-building platform. While many employees might prefer t
In a shocking turn of events, a police officer in North Carolina lost his life while responding to a call about a man with a gun inside a local supermarket. The officer, identified as Michael Horan, was shot before midday at a Food Lion store in Greensboro. Witnesses heard multiple gunshots and quic
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
This past weekend, theaters buzzed with a surprising turn of events as "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" sped past Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" at the box office. The blue hedgehog's latest adventure snagged around $62 million in its opening weekend, while "Mufasa, " the photorealistic prequel to "The Lion
This weekend, "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" dashed ahead, earning $25 million at 3, 761 North American locations. In comparison, "Mufasa: The Lion King" roared to second place with $13. 3 million from 4, 100 sites. Many thought it would be a close race, but "Sonic 3" left "Mufasa" in the dust. Even though
