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Topline Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski’s children’s fantasy feature “IF” grossed $10.3 million in its domestic opening, multiple outlets reported on Saturday, headed to a disappointing $31.5 million opening weekend—making the PG movie the latest box office flop of 2024. Key Facts Paramount’s ‘IF,’ which is also directed by Krasinski, took in $10.3 million at over 4,000 locations Friday and in Thursday previews, putting it on pace to close out the weekend $8.5 million short of its projected $40 million opening. That figure would put the PG movie well behind its $110 million production budget, Variety reported. The film stars…

What’s better than a big dividend? A hated high yield. Especially when the disgust comes from Wall Street analysts themselves. You know, the fanboys who follow the company for a living. Analysts are paid to be bullish. Let’s face it, nobody wants to hear from a bear. There are just two consensus Sell calls across the entire S&P 500. Two. So, when one of the suits says a business is bad, we should take note, right? Wrong. Analysts tend to be trend followers. And as they say in the business, the trend is your friend until it ends. When vanilla…

President Joe Biden on Sunday appeared to clap after the valedictorian of Morehouse College called for an “immediate and permanent cease-fire” in Gaza during the school’s commencement ceremony.In the lead-up to graduation at Morehouse, a prestigious historically Black men’s college in Atlanta, many students opposed Biden speaking at the ceremony, frustrated by his administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war.DeAngelo Fletcher, the Morehouse valedictorian, gave an impassioned speech during the commencement, where he didn’t shy away from his stance regarding the conflict.”From the comforts of our homes, we watched unprecedented numbers of civilians mourn the loss of men, women, and children,…

Donald Trump is unlikely to testify in his hush-money trial in Manhattan, despite previously saying he would, sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post.Four unnamed people close to the former president told the paper that they were not expecting him to take the witness stand next week. The jury is, therefore, expected to begin deliberations later in the week after the defense calls on a small number of witnesses.John Coffee, a professor at Columbia Law School, told The Telegraph that the former president would be “mad” to take the stand, saying “he would open himself to a perjury…

Vivos Therapeutics, a company specializing in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), reported a total revenue of $3.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, marking a decrease from the same period in the previous year. The company’s financial performance reflected mixed results, with a decline in VIP enrollments and appliance sales, but increased sales in other product lines and new lease programs. Despite the revenue dip, Vivos achieved a gross profit of $1.9 million with a gross margin of 57%. The company also managed to reduce operating expenses by 22% due to cost-cutting measures, resulting in a lower…

DefiLlama, a leading platform providing transparent analytics in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, has announced that Bitcoin has climbed into the top 10 chains by total value locked (TVL). Bitcoin now occupies the 9th spot with a TVL of $1.146 billion. This achievement places Bitcoin just about $400 million away from reaching the 6th position on the list. Currently, Base is on the 6th spot which has 276 protocols. Top 10 Chains by TVL today. Bitcoin is now in the top 10 at 9th place, just about $400 million from reaching as far as the 6th spot pic.twitter.com/ycKxfokegQ — DefiLlama.com…

A man acquitted last year on charges linked to a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is now looking to unseat an incumbent county sheriff. Eric Molitor has filed to run in the Republican primary this August against Trent Taylor, the sheriff of deep-red Wexford County in Northern Michigan. His central message, he told CNN, is ensuring “the least amount of government involvement and intrusion in our lives.” The 40-year-old from Cadillac, Michigan, describes himself as a “big political activist” and says he was considering running for township supervisor, but a conversation that he and his brother had…

The 149th running of the Preakness is living up to the race’s sterling reputation for changing pretty much everything about the Triple Crown season, except this year, the change is going in the reverse direction. Rather than, as would be in character for the Preakness, resolutely and routinely crushing any Triple Crown hopes, this week, an unexpected downturn in the medical status of former top favorite Muth leading to his dispiriting scratch on Wednesday has meant that today’s race offers Mystik Dan a significantly shinier, better chance at winning the Triple Crown’s deceptively tough second leg. At least. It does…

It’s everywhere – The belief that the stock market is in a new growth phase. The proof? The media’s full-blown reporting of the stock market indexes’ new highs. The latest is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) reaching 40,000 for the first time. So, what’s wrong with that clear evidence? Inflation. It infects everything measured and analyzed in dollars. And when it’s high, like now, it significantly overstates growth and improvement. The stock market is especially vulnerable to inflation’s misleading effects. A good example is the DJIA reaching 40,000 Adjust for the Covid period’s 21.1% cumulative inflation, and that 40,000…

CGTN, collaborates with George Galloway, member of Parliament of the UK and leader of the Workers Party of Britain presents “Taiwan Untangled,” a 21-minute co-produced documentary. This insightful film delves into the multifaceted Taiwan question, exploring its history, current situation, and future prospects.As the storyteller of the documentary, George Galloway, a Westerner, brings a unique perspective to the table. He unequivocally emphasizes that Taiwan’s legal status has never been in doubt. Through recorded history, it is abundantly clear that Taiwan has always been an integral part of China.In a parallel, Zhong Xiangyu, an anti-imperialist rapper, echoes Galloway’s sentiments. He points…