Month: July 2022
Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling will be a ‘cultural event,’ Mattel CEO says
Margot Robbie will star as Barbie in an upcoming movie from Mattel and Warner Bros. Mattel | Warner Bros. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz isn’t looking to use upcoming theatrical releases just to sell toys. He wants them to stand on their own. Speaking with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin at the Evolve Global Summit on Wednesday, Kreiz spoke […]
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Man charged with rape of girl, 10, who traveled for abortion
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost speaks in Columbus, Ohio, on Feb. 20, 2020. Julie Carr Smyth | AP A man was arraigned Wednesday in Ohio on charges of raping a 10-year-old girl whose case drew national attention following a doctor’s comments that the child had to travel to Indiana for an abortion because of new […]
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Netflix partners with Microsoft on ad-supported subscription plan
The Netflix logo is seen on a TV remote controller, in this illustration taken January 20, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Netflix has named Microsoft as its partner for its ad-supported service, the companies announced Wednesday. “Microsoft has the proven ability to support all our needs as we together build a new ad supported offering. […]
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Former Trump aide Steve Bannon cites Jan. 6 Capitol riot hearing in seeking delay of criminal contempt trial
Steve Bannon, former adviser to Donald Trump, speaks to members of the media before entering federal court in Washington, D.C., March 16, 2022. Bannon is facing contempt of Congress charges related to the investigation of the January 6, 2021, siege at the U.S. Capitol. Ting Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Former Trump White House […]
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LGBTQ harassment, slurs abound on social media, per GLAAD report
Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users, a report issued Wednesday from advocacy group GLAAD found. Those are some of the internet’s most vulnerable users, with a majority of LGBTQ people saying they’ve faced menacing posts or comments when they’re scrolling through social media. But it’s unclear how […]
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IPO market stays dormant as Justworks and Fresh Market withdraw their filings
A person checks her phone at Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on May 27, 2022. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images The IPO market has been frozen for most of 2022, and it shows no signs of reopening. On Wednesday, software vendor Justworks and food retailer Fresh […]
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U.S. calls on Russia to halt forced deportations of Ukrainians, citing war crimes
Russian servicemen stand guard at the destroyed part of the Ilyich Iron and Steel Works in Ukraine’s port city of Mariupol on May 18, 2022. Olga Maltseva | AFP | Getty Images WASHINGTON – The Biden administration called on Russia to immediately release civilians that it says were forcibly deported from Ukraine, an accusation that […]
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Inflation is still soaring — but here’s why it’s less likely to hurt some retirees
Inflation has continued to rise, but some retirees won’t feel the brunt of many soaring costs, experts say. Annual inflation jumped by 9.1% in June, growing at the fastest pace since late 1981, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Wednesday. Higher prices have many worried, even those earning six figures. Some 65% of Americans making […]
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Pharmacies risk violating civil rights laws if they deny access to drugs that can be used for abortion, HHS says
Shoppers wait in line at the pharmacy of a Walmart store in Charlotte, North Carolina. Callaghan O’Hare | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Health and Human Services Department on Wednesday warned U.S. retail pharmacies that they risk violating civil rights law if they deny access to medication used in abortions under certain circumstances. The HHS […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Twitter, Unity Software, Delta Air Lines and more
The logo and trading symbol for Twitter is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, July 11, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Unity Software — Shares tumbled 17% after the interactive software company announced a […]
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