“The Odyssey” defied the gods odds in its opening weekend, delivering a sensational $124.5 million domestically and $264.1 million globally. After all, it’s highly unusual for a centuries-old poem that everyone was forced to read in school to be the basis of a popcorn movie.
Social businesses are being prevented from delivering lasting benefits to their regions because of complex policies, unclear guidance, financial constraints and poor use of resources, according to new research from the Durham University Business School. Social businesses are organizations that aim to address social or environmental challenges through commercial activities. They reinvest profits to support their mission.
Hackers are breaking into websites that run vulnerable versions of the popular blogging software WordPress, according to several cybersecurity firms. One estimate puts the number of vulnerable WordPress websites at tens of millions as of Monday.
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Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has discussed plans for his fourth outing as the merc with a mouth, and said there was still "deep cuts" from the Marvel comics that his next film could feature.
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Gilstrap sang backup for Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Harry Styles, among many others
Jim Gilstrap, the soul and R&B vocalist known for his work with Stevie Wonder, his solo hit “Swing Your Daddy,” and singing the Good Times theme song, has died. He was 79.
A recent change sees YouTube further cracking down on AI slop by clarifying its policies around how content on its platform can be monetized. To discourage creators from using AI and other tools to make low-quality content, YouTube’s policy now explains that there are three types of videos under the broader category of “inauthentic content” that cannot be monetized.
Pokémon TCG's next Mega Evolution expansion, Pitch Black, is officially now available. That's great news, but what is even better is that Amazon has once again restocked Pitch Black Booster Bundles, and they're now down to just $49.94 if you lock in your order today.
Bong Joon-Ho’s first animated feature has proved a hit with international buyers, securing multiple deals for Pathé.
“Ally,” which launched at the Marche du Film, had already been acquired by Neon for the U.S. prior to Cannes, reuniting the Oscar-winning director with the distributor following their hugely successful collaboration on “Parasite,” which won the Palme d’Or and four Academy Awards.
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Houthi militants in Yemen on Monday declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia effective immediately, threatening to exacerbate the oil supply disruption triggered by Iran's attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
MSI is continuing its push into high-quality QD-OLED gaming monitors with the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36. At $899, it serves as a true successor to one the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED I tested in late 2024. It comes with some upgrades to the design, extra features, and an updated panel that just gives you more of a great thing while still fitting right into that 34-inch, 3440x1440 ultra-wide curved screen format. With the latest tech and a competitive price, it’s worth a look next to earlier favorites like the Acer Predator X34 OLED or Samsung Odyssey G8, and it can go head to head with the new Alienware AW3426DW.