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Maryland candidate Wes Moore plans fundraiser with Spike Lee in Martha’s Vineyard
Spike Lee (L) and Wes Moore (R). Getty Images Maryland gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore is planning to head to a private fundraiser at the Martha’s Vineyard home of Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee, according to an invitation obtained by CNBC. But the Democrat has to win Tuesday’s primary first. The invitation shows that Moore, an author […]
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Pa. Senate candidate Fetterman turns to Snooki to mock opponent Dr. Oz for Jersey ties
Snooki (Nicole Polizzi) attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Video Awards held at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Efren Landaos | Lightrocket | Getty Images Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman is getting some help from reality-T.V. star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi to take digs at his Republican opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz, for living in New […]
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At amusement parks like Six Flags and Disney, safety is a multimillion-dollar business
At amusement parks like Six Flags, Disney World and Universal — safety is a multimillion-dollar business. Injuries and deaths are becoming increasingly rare, with fewer than 1 injury per million rides in 2019, according to the National Safety Council. Ride-related injuries dropped by more than 60% between 2004 and 2019, according to the International Association […]
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Apple’s new MacBook Air is a near-perfect update, but don’t rule out the older model
A new MacBook Air running M2 chip is seen displayed during Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California, June 6, 2022. Peter Dasilva | Reuters Apple’s new $1,199 MacBook Air, with its latest processor, the M2, launches in stores Friday. I’ve been testing it for a week, and I think it’s the MacBook […]
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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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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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Here are the nominees for the major Emmy categories — ‘Succession’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ lead the field
Logan Roy, played by Brian Cox, at his daughter’s wedding reception on season 1 of HBO’s Succession. Colin Hutton | HBO Can the Roy family win yet another high-stakes competition with brutal rivals? HBO’s lacerating drama “Succession” on Tuesday earned 25 nominations for the 74th annual Emmy Awards, the most of any series. It’s squaring off […]
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Spotify buying Heardle, the Wordle-inspired music game
Onur Dogman | LightRocket | Getty Images Spotify announced Tuesday it’s acquiring Heardle, a music recognition trivia game that’s shot up in popularity in the past year, for an undisclosed amount. The deal will push Spotify further into its mission to become a more interactive app, as it invests in video, livestreaming and podcasts in […]
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Moviegoers are leaving their couches for theaters, bringing summer box office sales close to pre-pandemic levels
It’s becoming clearer that audiences are no longer satisfied just sitting on the couch to watch movies. Not only are they returning to movie theaters in droves, theater operators say they’re opting for pricier tickets and spending more on concessions. Over the weekend, Disney’s newest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, “Thor: Love and Thunder,” opened to […]
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You can test Apple’s big new iPhone update now, here’s how
Apple iOS 16 Source: Apple Apple released the first public beta version for iOS 16 on Monday. That means anyone with an iPhone 8 or newer can try an early version of the next big update for the iPhone, which is expected sometime this fall alongside new iPhone models. IOS 16 will let users customize iPhone’s […]
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