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Jun
29
2021
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By Troy Warren
Box Office: “Patience Was a Virtue” for Studios That Held Films

Box Office: “Patience Was a Virtue” for Studios That Held Films

Editors Picks, Entertainment, ,
BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT As 'F9' and 'A Quiet Place Part II' enjoy strong theatrical runs, the release-calendar shuffle may be winding down: "It is a very positive sign." Timing is everything. Take F9, which roared to a $70 million domestic debut over the June 25-27 weekend, the biggest opening of the pandemic era. The performance of the Fast and Furious installment recharged the box office battery and helped provide a collective sense of confidence for Hollywood’s bruised film studios as they prepare to once again release a steady supply of tentpoles. Early in the pandemic, Universal pushed back F9 by a full…
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Jun
29
2021
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Barr claims he and Trump had bitter rift over election fraud claims

Barr claims he and Trump had bitter rift over election fraud claims

In The News, Politics,
By Laura Davison, Bloomberg News Troy Warren for CNT Interview is former attorney general’s first public account about his final days in office Former Attorney General William Barr told then-President Donald Trump that there was no evidence of election fraud, an assertion that was met with profanity from the president, according to a report in The Atlantic. Barr met with Trump in early December, weeks after Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had urged him to say publicly that Trump’s claims of fraudulent ballots and illegal vote counting weren’t based in fact, according to an interview with Barr. “We cannot be…
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Jun
29
2021
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Derek Chauvin considers plea deal in civil case to avoid life sentence

Derek Chauvin considers plea deal in civil case to avoid life sentence

In The News,
By Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News Troy Warren for CNT Former officer would serve time concurrently with 22½-year state sentence Former Minnesota police officer and convicted killer Derek Chauvin is considering a plea deal with federal prosecutors to avoid a potential life sentence on civil rights charges in George Floyd’s death, Minneapolis station WCCO-TV is reporting. The deal would allow Chauvin to serve a 20- to 25-year sentence concurrently with the 22½-year sentence that was handed down last week in state court, WCCO reported citing multiple sources. Chauvin would also be allowed to serve his sentence in a federal lockup.…
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Jun
29
2021
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Tested: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Brings Upscale Efficiency

Tested: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Brings Upscale Efficiency

Cars
BY DREW DORIAN | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT A smooth gas-electric powertrain, quiet cabin, and premium features give Hyundai's updated mid-size crossover an edge. Unlike Toyota, Hyundai isn't really known for its hybrids. Although its Ioniq hatchback is a solid shot across the Prius's bow, Hyundai doesn't broadly tout the fuel-sipping virtues of its hybrid powertrains, instead focusing on its familiar narrative of value and accessible luxury. But perhaps that's changing. Over the past year, the company has rolled out hybrid versions of several of its popular models, including the Sonata family sedan, the Elantra compact car, and the Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs. For the 2021 model year, the…
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Jun
29
2021
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It’s not all in your head: Weather can trigger migraines

It’s not all in your head: Weather can trigger migraines

Health,
By Mayo Clinic News Service Troy Warren for CNT Does the heat and humidity of summer trigger your migraine? If so, you aren’t alone. Some people who have migraines appear to be more sensitive to changes in the weather. So how and why does summer weather sometimes trigger these headaches? “That is a great question,” said Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist. “Patients ask me that all the time. We don’t have a great answer.” By Northside Hospital Careers ADVERTISER CONTENT Guide to nursing residencies For some people, extreme weather conditions may cause imbalances in brain chemicals, which eventually can…
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Jun
29
2021
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Stolen Picasso painting found 9 years after it was stolen, builder arrested

Stolen Picasso painting found 9 years after it was stolen, builder arrested

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT   Artworks by Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian have been recovered after they were stolen nine years ago from the National Art Gallery in Athens. Picasso’s “Woman’s Head” and Mondrian’s “Stammer Mill with Summer House,” were discovered in a dried-up riverbend Monday, with one suspect arrested in connection with the theft, authorities confirmed. The suspect is a 49-year-old builder who reportedly confessed to the theft and explained in detail how he planned the raid in advance. “Almost every day he would monitor the movements of security guards and other staff. On…
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Jun
29
2021
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How to Arrange Dried Flowers

How to Arrange Dried Flowers

Home & Garden
By Leslie Poyzer and Emily VanSchmus | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT Skip the store-bought bouquets and make your own for a fraction of the cost. Dried floral bouquets have been making a huge comeback over the last year. The ultra-trendy arrangements of dried blooms and pampas grasses are so popular, stores can't keep them in stock. So while you might not be able to buy them from your favorite store, you can make your own arrangement at home—and it's easier than you might think.  Plus, store-bought dried flower arrangements can cost upwards of $100. We'll show you how to create your own arrangement for much less,…
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Jun
29
2021
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Gaming and Tech Veterans Join Scopely Board of Directors

Gaming and Tech Veterans Join Scopely Board of Directors

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BY TRILBY BERESFORD | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Former Activision Blizzard president Coddy Johnson and tech adviser Marcie Vu will work toward achieving growth goals for the Culver City-based mobile games company. Former Activision Blizzard president Coddy Johnson and veteran tech company advisor Marcie Vu have joined Scopely’s board of directors. Both Johnson and Vu will help achieve growth goals for the Culver City-based mobile games company, which is led by CEO Walter Driver and known for word game Scrabble Go, strategy game Star Trek Fleet Command, dice game Yatzee With Buddies, and numerous others. Johnson’s experience includes driving over $8 billion in annual…
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29
2021
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United Sends Messages With Biggest Plane Order in Company History

United Sends Messages With Biggest Plane Order in Company History

Business, Travel,
RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   United Airlines this morning sent a message to the aviation industry – the pandemic is over. The Chicago-based carrier announced it was placing the largest plane order in the company’s history and the largest order by any airline in the last 10 years, a clear signal that it believes the resurgence of air travel – from just 5 percent capacity at one point last year compared to 2019 to 79 percent this past week – will continue. Operating under the tagline of ‘United Next,’ United will purchase 270 planes and will…
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