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len

Joker: Folie a Deux Flops: What Went Wrong?

October 18, 2024

Warner Bros. was hoping for another big hit with "Joker: Folie a Deux." However, it seems like their gamble didn't pay off. After the massive success of the first "Joker" movie in 2019, which cost only $55 million, the studio gave director Todd Phillips a much bigger budget of $200 million for the s

crime

The Mystery of the Hiking Trail Murders

October 18, 2024

Seven years ago, two young girls vanished while hiking in Delphi, Indiana. Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, were found dead the next day. The case remained unsolved for years. Authorities recently charged Richard Allen, a former pharmacy employee, with their murders. The girls were dro

politics

Senator Ernst Questions SBA's Handling of Disaster Funds

October 18, 2024

Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa recently expressed worries about the Small Business Administration's (SBA) transparency in dealing with disaster relief funds. This concern arose after President Joe Biden revealed that the SBA's loan program for disaster relief had run out of money following Hurricanes

business

CVS Picks New CEO: David Joyner Takes the Helm

October 18, 2024

CVS Health has named David Joyner as its new CEO, filling the shoes of Karen Lynch who stepped down after an agreement with the board. Joyner, previously the vice president of CVS Health and president of CVS Caremark, will also join the board. The company believes Joyner's deep understanding of thei

politics

Zelensky's Plan: A Bold Pitch to EU Leaders

October 18, 2024

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, visited Brussels on Thursday to discuss his "victory plan" with EU leaders. He believes Russia will only turn to diplomacy when it realizes force won't work. Zelensky's plan includes Ukraine joining NATO and lifting restrictions on using Western missiles to s

crime

Razor Attack on Subway: A Man Lost His Sight, Another Was Slashed

October 18, 2024

In the early morning, a man named Nedal Kifeyah, who works as a waiter, got into a scary situation. He was waiting for the train at the Bay Ridge Avenue subway station when someone attacked him with a knife. Unfortunately, he was stabbed in his eye, which could lead to blindness. The attacker was we

business

Elon Musk's Driverless Taxis: Hurdles on the Road Ahead

October 18, 2024

Elon Musk has big plans for the future of transportation. He recently showed off 20 Cybercabs, which are designed to take passengers from point A to point B without a driver. These cars can only hold two people, which is a bit odd for a taxi. Musk hopes to start making these cars in 2026 or 2027. Bu

entertainment

Why Remakes Should Revive the Near-Misses

October 18, 2024

Remakes and remasters are everywhere these days. They're safe bets for developers and publishers, but they often overlook games that could use a second chance. Take Silent Hill 2, for example. It's a fantastic game, but it doesn't need a remake as badly as some others. Games like Silent Hill 4: The

crime

Crime Stats Revised: Violent Crime on the Rise

October 17, 2024

Recently, the FBI quietly updated their crime statistics for 2022, revealing a surprising increase in violent crime across the United States. Instead of a previously reported 2.1% drop, the new data shows a 4.5% rise in violent crimes like murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults. This cha

education

Schools in Asheville Plan to Reopen, Addressing Challenges After Hurricane Helene

October 17, 2024

In Asheville, North Carolina, schools are set to reopen on October 28, a month after Hurricane Helene hit the region. The plan isn't just about getting back to lesson plans. Teachers will also support students in talking about the storm's impact. While everyone is safe, the community is grieving and