The unexpected success of “Deadpool & Wolverine” has sent shockwaves through the film industry. With Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Shawn Levy at the helm, this Disney and Marvel collaboration has shattered records, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated title of all time. Surpassing the likes of Warner Bros.’ “Joker,” the film has raked in an impressive
In the aftermath of the recent violent disorder in England and Northern Ireland, two men have received some of the longest jail terms handed out. David Wilkinson, aged 48, was sentenced to six years behind bars for his “prominent role” in the riots that took place in Hull. He was part of a violent mob
Apple recently made a significant announcement regarding the access to NFC technology on iPhones for third-party developers in the EU and select regions. This move, set to come into effect with the upcoming beta build of iOS 18.1, opens up the potential for crypto firms to utilize the tap-to-pay functionality previously limited to Apple Pay
The recent proposed settlement from Deutsche Bank in a long-standing case has sparked controversy, with a lawyer representing the plaintiffs describing it as a “late low ball” offer. The dispute revolves around the acquisition of German retail banking giant Postbank in the late 2000s, with legal action stretching back to 2010. The proposed settlement of
Recent news about former “Saturday Night Live” alum Victoria Jackson’s inoperable cancer diagnosis serves as a reminder of the challenges individuals face when dealing with such a difficult diagnosis. Despite revealing her breast cancer diagnosis back in 2016, Jackson now faces a new battle at the age of 65. This news highlights the importance of
Horizon: An American Saga, Chapter 1, the brainchild of Hollywood veteran Kevin Costner, made its debut on the streaming service Max on August 23. The film had previously premiered at Cannes and had a limited theatrical release on June 28, where it failed to make an impact in terms of box office earnings. The initial
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about drastic changes in the daily routines of people worldwide, including zoo animals. A study conducted in 2022 shed light on how primates in particular, such as bonobos, chimpanzees, western lowland gorillas, and olive baboons, reacted to the absence of crowds of visitors in their enclosures. According to researchers, visitor interactions
The Atlanta Falcons are not holding back when it comes to improving their team for the 2024 season. In a surprising move, the Falcons signed free agent safety Justin Simmons to a one-year, $8 million contract. This signing comes just a day after acquiring pass rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots. With these
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, has been facing challenges in keeping grocery prices down. CEO Doug McMillon highlighted that while prices have fallen for many items in the store, there has been a stubborn persistence of inflation in the aisles carrying dry groceries and processed foods. This category includes popular items like carbonated soft drinks.
The A-level exam results for 2025 have shown a slight increase in the number of students achieving top grades. This year, the number of A* grades increased by 0.4% from last year, reaching 9.3%, while the number of A*-A grades went up by 0.6%, reaching 27.8%. Despite being a marginal increase, it is worth noting