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Airlines cancel hundreds of weekend flights as thunderstorms sweep through Florida
A Southwest Airlines jet sits at a gate at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida, U.S., October 11, 2021. Joe Skipper | Reuters Airlines canceled hundreds of weekend flights and thousands more were delayed as thunderstorms in Florida slowed traffic in one of the country’s top travel destinations during spring break. More than 5,900 U.S. […]
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Flag football at the Olympics might be the key to the NFL’s overseas business plan
A general view during the NFL London 2021 match between Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 17, 2021 in London, England. Alex Pantling | Getty Images The NFL says it has a plan to grow its international business to $1 billion annually and attract its next set of fans. But […]
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Spider-Man spin-off ‘Morbius’ with Jared Leto is ‘lazy,’ ‘not good’ and ‘totally skippable,’ critics say
Jared Leto stars as Michael Morbius in Sony’s “Morbius.” Sony It’s never a good sign when a critic says your movie could have been “better summed up in a two-minute trailer,” but, alas, that is the case for Sony’s latest Marvel film “Morbius.” As Adam Graham of the Detroit News notes in his review of […]
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Soaring markets helped the richest 1% gain $6.5 trillion in wealth last year, according to the Fed
Warren Buffett and Jeff Bezos Lacy O’ Toole | CNBC; Getty Images The wealth of America’s wealthiest people, such as Warren Buffett and Jeff Bezos, increased by a total of $6.5 trillion last year, mainly driven by soaring stock prices and financial markets, according to the Federal Reserve. The total wealth of the 1% reached […]
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There are big shake-ups in the latest list of Asia’s 100 ‘best’ restaurants
Hong Kong is the top destination in Asia for foodies this year, according to new rankings released by the 50 Best organization. The city is home to 16 of the region’s “best” 100 restaurants, as shown in the list, released in two parts in March. Thailand and Japan tied for second place, each with 13 […]
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LAPD was ‘prepared’ to arrest Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock, Oscars producer says
Will Smith accepts the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “King Richard” onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images Will Packer, who produced the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony, has spoken out about Sunday’s incident in which […]
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Fantasy author’s record-breaking Kickstarter campaign closes at $41.7 million
Portrait of American fantasy author Brandon Sanderson taken on June 3, 2011. Sfx Magazine | Future | Getty Images Brandon Sanderson asked Kickstarter fans for $1 million to self-publish four novels he wrote during the pandemic. Thirty days later, his campaign has topped $41.7 million from more than 185,000 backers and is the most-funded Kickstarter […]
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Airlines offer luxury suites, roomier seats in battle for high-paying travelers as international trips return
A Singapore Airlines A380 first class suite Leslie Josephs | CNBC Singapore Airlines this week unveiled its highest-end offering in the U.S: first-class suites that feature a bed, a swivel chair, 32-inch touch screen and a desk adorned with an orchid. They are each 50 square feet, and there are two bathrooms for the six […]
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Chris Rock’s first comedy show since Will Smith slapped him is sending ticket resell prices way up
Actor Chris Rock speaks onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images Chris Rock has yet to publicly address being slapped by Will Smith during the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday. Fans are banking on the chance that […]
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Bruce Willis ‘stepping away’ from career after aphasia diagnosis, family says
American actor Bruce Willis attends CocoBaba and Ushopal activity on November 4, 2019 in Shanghai, China. Vcg | Getty Images Actor Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from his career after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family said on Wednesday. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of Demi Moore and Willis, shared that […]
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