As travel enthusiast Lora Bowler reassesses her vacation expenses, she is opting for a more cost-effective approach without compromising on luxury. In the midst of a changing travel landscape, Bowler, like many others, is turning to hotel day passes as a way to experience the amenities of upscale resorts without the hefty price tag of
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A recent development in the ongoing protests in Hong Kong has seen a digital music distributor in the UK remove the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” from streaming platforms. The decision came following a court injunction in Hong Kong, with the creators of the music expressing their disappointment at the move. The song, which
One of the recent films that have made a splash in limited release is Marco Bellocchio’s *Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara*. Set in mid-19th century Bologna, the film tells the true story of a six-year-old Jewish boy who was abducted by the Catholic Church in 1858. The boy, Edgardo, was taken to Rome and
The weekend box office seems to be facing some challenges despite the availability of more movies in the market. Moviegoers are still hesitant to return to theaters, resulting in a lackluster response to new releases. The two movies released this weekend, a prequel/spinoff featuring a new actress to a beloved cult movie and a family
Yaccarino, the CEO of a social media platform owned by Elon Musk, recently criticized Australia for its handling of a temporary order blocking videos of a violent incident in Sydney. She accused Australia of overreach in their attempt to regulate online content and argued that citizens should have access to information to make up their
Industry insiders are buzzing with excitement as Disney/Pixar’s highly anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2, is projected to shatter box office records with its upcoming release. Tracking numbers indicate that the film is poised to claim the top spot for the highest opening at the domestic box office so far this year, edging out blockbuster hits
Former Tesla board member, Steve Westly, raised concerns about Elon Musk’s divided focus and its impact on Tesla’s performance in the electric vehicle industry. Westly emphasized the importance of a CEO being laser-focused on their company’s operations, highlighting how Musk’s attention appears to be spread thin across various ventures such as SpaceX, X, Neuralink, and
The U.S. Department of Justice has taken legal action against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, for alleged antitrust violations. The lawsuit, which involves 30 states and was filed recently, is a result of an extensive investigation launched in 2022 to determine whether Live Nation is monopolizing the ticketing industry. The allegations made by
The premarket trading session has seen companies like Nvidia, Super Micro Computer, and Advanced Micro Devices making impressive gains. Nvidia soared by 7.4% after announcing strong fiscal first-quarter results, better-than-expected guidance, and a 10-for-1 stock split. Similarly, Super Micro Computer and Advanced Micro Devices saw a jump of more than 5% and 3% respectively. These
Broadway’s just-ended 2023-2024 season saw a total attendance of about 12.3 million, with 71 productions on the boards grossing a combined $1.54 billion. These figures show a small decrease from the previous season, with the average ticket price settling at $125.27. Despite the relatively stable numbers, Broadway’s attendance remains nearly 17% below pre-pandemic levels. The
The latest data from the National Association of Realtors has revealed some interesting trends in the real estate market for the month of April. The report shows a 1.9% decrease in sales of previously owned homes compared to March, with a total of 4.14 million units sold on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis. This decline
On Wednesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced new regulations that would require customers of the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry to adhere to the same federal protections as credit card users. This “interpretive rule” under the Truth in Lending Act categorized BNPL lenders as equivalent to traditional credit card providers, meaning they
The U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged in evening trading on Tuesday, with a focus on the persistent strength of technology stocks. This stability comes ahead of the highly anticipated earnings report from Nvidia, a market favorite that has been driving Wall Street towards new highs. However, investors are maintaining a cautious stance as
The Memorial Day weekend box office is a crucial time for the movie industry, as it sets the tone for the summer blockbuster season. However, in recent years, the numbers have not been as impressive as before. The entire 4-day frame now struggles to exceed $200M+, a stark difference from the booming figures of the