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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Religion in the Workplace: A New Trend

The past year has seen a sharp rise in religious messaging within federal agencies. A notable example began on Easter when the USDA secretary sent a holiday email that praised Christian scripture as the “greatest story ever told. ” One employee described the tone as “grotesque, ” noting it felt more

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dwight‑style Knicks Player Gets a Big Laugh from Rainn Wilson

Josh Hart, the young guard for the New York Knicks, showed up at a game wearing a full Dwight Schrute costume. He had his mustard shirt, glasses and briefcase ready for the party. The outfit made a splash online and caught the eye of Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight on “The Office. ” Wilson and Ha

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

CPS Drops Equity Leader, Sparks Community Outcry

Columbia Public Schools decided not to renew the contract of Carla London, the district’s chief equity officer. The board met in a closed session and voted 6‑1 against the renewal, with only Alvin Cobbins opposing. London has served for over a decade, starting as director of student services and lat

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mario’s New Space Adventure Scores Huge Box‑Office Numbers

A fresh video‑game film has become the top earner of 2026, drawing in roughly $700 million worldwide by early May. The sequel tops the yearly list after China’s big hit “Pegasus 3, ” and its earnings mirror those of popular titles like the Minecraft movie and Despicable Me 4. It ranks as Illuminatio

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI’s quiet takeover of India’s movie world

India’s film studios are quietly racing ahead in AI filmmaking—not because it’s cool, but because the math adds up. By cutting budgets by up to four-fifths and finishing movies four times faster, producers are adapting to a harsh reality: fewer people are buying tickets. After ticket sales sank from

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Cinema crowds return as movie season kicks off strong

Moviegoers rushed back to theaters over Easter weekend, pushing AMC’s ticket sales to the highest five-day total ever recorded. Over six million people visited AMC locations in the U. S. and ODEON Cinemas abroad from April 1 to April 5, signaling growing interest in big-screen experiences. The surge

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Apr 02 2026FINANCE

Big Gains for AMC: What’s Driving the Jump?

AMC’s stock climbed sharply on Wednesday, and the main reason is that its newest film, “Project Hail Mary, ” opened with a record‑breaking weekend. The movie pulled in the biggest crowd AMC has seen this year, and the earnings from ticket sales were more than 70 percent higher than last year’s best

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Mar 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Sci-Fi Hit Shows Amazon’s Potential

Rocky and Grace’s latest adventure is raking in cash. Their new movie just hit $300 million at the box office, making it Amazon’s top-grossing film under its own label. That’s no small feat for a fresh sci-fi story trying to stand out in a crowded market. But here’s the catch: this record only coun

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Mar 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime 101 Debuts on Prime Video April 1

Amazon MGM Studios’ new crime‑film, directed by Bart Layton and written by the same creator, will be available for streaming on Prime Video beginning Wednesday, April 1. The release follows a 47‑day period between its theatrical debut and the streaming launch, which is noticeably longer than the rou

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Mar 30 2026FINANCE

AMC Shares Jump After Strong Weekend Box‑Office Numbers

AMC Entertainment’s stock is climbing again after a recent surge in movie ticket sales. The company announced that its new release, “Project Hail Mary, ” pulled in the best opening weekend of 2026, boosting both U. S. and global admissions revenue. This performance marked the second highest weekend

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