Wicked: For Good has made a huge splash at the box office. It opened with a massive $150 million in the U. S. and $226 million worldwide. This beat the original Wicked's numbers by a lot. The first Wicked movie made $112. 5 million in the U. S. and $164 million globally. So, Wicked: For Good is now the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show. This isn't...
Canada's Prime Minister mentioned that trade talks with the US are on pause. He said they'll start again when the time is right. He didn't sound too worried about it, though. He said Canada is busy with other things right now, like building new partnerships. The talks stopped last month because of an ad from Ontario's government. The ad was about tariffs, and the US...
Age gaps in relationships have always sparked conversations, especially when it comes to public figures. While some women have been linked to much younger men, several male celebrities have also made headlines for dating younger women. Let's take a look at some of these relationships and the stories behind them. One notable example is football coach Bill Belichick, ...
In Geneva, a significant meeting took place between U. S. officials and Ukrainian representatives. Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, shared that progress was made in discussions about a proposed U. S. plan to stop the ongoing war in Ukraine. Rubio mentioned that this meeting was one of the most productive so far. He said that it was a meaningful step in the...
In the heart of Michigan, a unique program is giving incarcerated women a second chance at life. Eastern Michigan University's College in Prison program is offering inmates at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility the opportunity to pursue bachelor's degrees and explore over 15 fields of study. This initiative is part of 13 educational partnerships with the ...
In Switzerland, talks are happening about a peace plan for Ukraine. This plan involves big changes for Ukraine, like giving up some land and limiting its military. The plan was first made by Russia, but the U. S. says it also had a hand in it. Donald Trump said Ukraine should be thankful for the U. S. 's efforts to end the war. He also said his peace plan isn't fina...
In a quiet neighborhood near the 5 Freeway in Burbank, a tragic event unfolded. A suspect, who had just been involved in a traffic stop, took off running. He didn't just run; he jumped over a freeway wall and hid in a nearby area. Police brought in a K-9 unit to track him down. The dog, named Spike, was a skilled and loyal partner. He found the suspect, but things to...
China's Premier Li Qiang recently emphasized the importance of mutual investment benefits between China and Italy. He highlighted this during a chat with Italian President Giorgia Meloni at the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Li Qiang expressed hope for a level playing field for Chinese investors in Italy. He also mentioned that China is open to more Italian businesses ...
In 2025, the world of fintech took a thrilling turn with the rise of Polymarket, a crypto-based platform that lets people bet on all sorts of events. But it's not all fun and games. This platform is walking a fine line between innovation and gambling, and regulators are watching closely. Polymarket started in 2020, allowing users to bet on political, cultural, and e...
Old Dominion University (ODU) has taken a big step forward by teaming up with Google to create MonarchSphere, an AI incubator. This isn't just about using AI; it's about building a whole new way for students and teachers to work together with businesses to tackle real-life problems. The university's president, Brian O. Hemphill, sees this as a game-changer. He belie...