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Movies From 2017 That Died At The US Box Office
- June 29, 2017
Wonder Woman , in spot number three, brought in $25.1 million in its fourth week, dropping only 39%. Paramount badly needed The Last Knight to be an unqualified hit. The latest from Pixar is now up to $99.8 million and should start to see its numbers go down a bit with the impending arrival of Despicable Me 3 next weekend. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
Wonder Woman , in spot number three, brought in $25.1 million in its fourth week, dropping only 39%. Paramount badly needed The Last Knight to be an unqualified hit. The latest from Pixar is now up to $99.8 million and should start to see its numbers go down a bit with the impending arrival of Despicable Me 3 next weekend. (more...)
India's communication satellite GSAT-17 successfully launched
- June 29, 2017
GSAT-17 is the 21st satellite from Isro that Arianespace will launch. It carried payloads in the normal C, extended C and S bands, providing various communication services. ISRO now dependent on the Ariane-5 for carrying the heavier satellites and for that it is implementing the GSLV MK-III. Checkout the exclusive GSAT 17 launch video from ArianeSpace, France. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
GSAT-17 is the 21st satellite from Isro that Arianespace will launch. It carried payloads in the normal C, extended C and S bands, providing various communication services. ISRO now dependent on the Ariane-5 for carrying the heavier satellites and for that it is implementing the GSLV MK-III. Checkout the exclusive GSAT 17 launch video from ArianeSpace, France. (more...)
Han So-Long: Worrying Signs for the Future of Star Wars
- June 29, 2017
Now that the drama from Lucasfilm's firing of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller has come and gone, news and information about who, or what may be in the untitled Han Solo standalone movie has begun to show up around the internet. And honestly, if this movie were shaping up badly, it is probably for the best that they shifted ownership of it to noted Star Wars enthusiast Ron Howard . (more...)
- June 29, 2017
Now that the drama from Lucasfilm's firing of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller has come and gone, news and information about who, or what may be in the untitled Han Solo standalone movie has begun to show up around the internet. And honestly, if this movie were shaping up badly, it is probably for the best that they shifted ownership of it to noted Star Wars enthusiast Ron Howard . (more...)
Limbo and Inside Dev Reveals New Game In First Teaser
- June 29, 2017
We get a sneak peek of the game's art direction in the short teaser trailer which doesn't give any real information about the game itself. You can check out the trailer above. Somerville has not received a release date yet. It is "to break preconceived notions of what games can be by exploring the creative possibilities of the medium". (more...)
- June 29, 2017
We get a sneak peek of the game's art direction in the short teaser trailer which doesn't give any real information about the game itself. You can check out the trailer above. Somerville has not received a release date yet. It is "to break preconceived notions of what games can be by exploring the creative possibilities of the medium". (more...)
Parents sue waterpark where daughter caught deadly brain-eating amoeba
- June 29, 2017
National Whitewater Center than they did by simply rafting in the nearby Catawba River", says the lawsuit, according to CNN . The North Carolina Health and Human Services's investigation found that the amoeba was "present throughout the white-water feature". (more...)
- June 29, 2017
National Whitewater Center than they did by simply rafting in the nearby Catawba River", says the lawsuit, according to CNN . The North Carolina Health and Human Services's investigation found that the amoeba was "present throughout the white-water feature". (more...)
Common Cause Presses Spicer to Restore Live Press Briefings
- June 29, 2017
Acosta said . "Why not turn the cameras on?" This issue of turning off the cameras in the briefing rooms. " Democracy Dies in Darkness ", according to the Post's instantly famous slogan - but if that's the case, why do you sit there and say nothing while the camera lights are extinguished? Asked on Fox News last week about the lack of televised briefings, Spicer accused reporters of seeking attention rather than attempting to get information from the White House. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
Acosta said . "Why not turn the cameras on?" This issue of turning off the cameras in the briefing rooms. " Democracy Dies in Darkness ", according to the Post's instantly famous slogan - but if that's the case, why do you sit there and say nothing while the camera lights are extinguished? Asked on Fox News last week about the lack of televised briefings, Spicer accused reporters of seeking attention rather than attempting to get information from the White House. (more...)
Lamar Odom Explains Why His Friendship With Rob Kardashian Ended
- June 29, 2017
It looks like Lamar Odom has not moved on from Khloe completely as he is still talking about the Kardashians! "We were close", Odom tells Williams in a clip from the interview. The former athlete, 37, said "that hurt a little bit, ' adding that he 'probably wasn't" in a space to be a father. "He has a child-I haven't met his child yet or anything", Odom noted. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
It looks like Lamar Odom has not moved on from Khloe completely as he is still talking about the Kardashians! "We were close", Odom tells Williams in a clip from the interview. The former athlete, 37, said "that hurt a little bit, ' adding that he 'probably wasn't" in a space to be a father. "He has a child-I haven't met his child yet or anything", Odom noted. (more...)
Aston Martin Vulcan gets the AMR Pro treatment
- June 29, 2017
A Vulcan AMR Pro model has made its debut at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed and if you have to ask how expensive the pack is, you're not rich enough. The 804 hp 7.0 litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine continues to be of service here, now coupled to a Xtrac six-speed sequential shift gearbox with shortened gear ratios. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
A Vulcan AMR Pro model has made its debut at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed and if you have to ask how expensive the pack is, you're not rich enough. The 804 hp 7.0 litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine continues to be of service here, now coupled to a Xtrac six-speed sequential shift gearbox with shortened gear ratios. (more...)
Multi-state lottery ticket sales to stop if state budget isn't passed
- June 29, 2017
In Illinois, they'd better be patient, too. Powerball ticket sales will be suspended at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28. Lottery players will soon be unable to buy Mega Millions or Powerball tickets in Illinois due to the state's budget impasse, Illinois Lottery officials said Tuesday. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
In Illinois, they'd better be patient, too. Powerball ticket sales will be suspended at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28. Lottery players will soon be unable to buy Mega Millions or Powerball tickets in Illinois due to the state's budget impasse, Illinois Lottery officials said Tuesday. (more...)
UFC 214 adds Tyron Woodley vs. Demian Maia as 3rd title fight
- June 29, 2017
Demian Maia will get a second chance at UFC gold when he takes on current welterweight kingpin Tyron Woodley at UFC 214 . UFC 214 will be headlined by the long-anticipated rematch between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
Demian Maia will get a second chance at UFC gold when he takes on current welterweight kingpin Tyron Woodley at UFC 214 . UFC 214 will be headlined by the long-anticipated rematch between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title. (more...)
Shkreli Defense Opens Securities Trial to Tune of 'Born This Way'
- June 29, 2017
But Shkreli's broader antics appear to have complicated jury selection. "You may not like Martin Shkreli ", Brafman said. Prosecutors say Shkreli lied to investors at MSMB Capital and MSMB Healthcare about the performance and assets of the investment funds, and that he used money from Retrophin to pay off MSMB investors, as well as his personal loans and other debts. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
But Shkreli's broader antics appear to have complicated jury selection. "You may not like Martin Shkreli ", Brafman said. Prosecutors say Shkreli lied to investors at MSMB Capital and MSMB Healthcare about the performance and assets of the investment funds, and that he used money from Retrophin to pay off MSMB investors, as well as his personal loans and other debts. (more...)
NHL Draft Projections: Fleury and Neal to Vegas
- June 29, 2017
Las Vegas will select one expansion draft-eligible player from each of the other 30 National Hockey League teams. The expansion draft results will be announced Wednesday night at the NHL Awards show. Oshie, Kevin Shattenkirk, Justin Williams, Karl Alzner and Daniel Winnik. Bruce's take: Less than 48 hours after the Sens were eliminated by the Penguins in the East final, GM Pierre Dorion reached out to McPhee to talk trade. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
Las Vegas will select one expansion draft-eligible player from each of the other 30 National Hockey League teams. The expansion draft results will be announced Wednesday night at the NHL Awards show. Oshie, Kevin Shattenkirk, Justin Williams, Karl Alzner and Daniel Winnik. Bruce's take: Less than 48 hours after the Sens were eliminated by the Penguins in the East final, GM Pierre Dorion reached out to McPhee to talk trade. (more...)
Azam Khan stokes fresh controversy with objectionable remarks on Indian Army
- June 29, 2017
At a public event in his constituency, Rampur Azam Khan said, "Soldiers have been beaten by women in Kashmir, Jharkhand, Assam, Bengal, Tripura and Arunachal and their private parts were chopped off". India should be ashamed. "Such an act makes one think that there might have been a reason for doing so", Azam Khan said while adding that such things are shameful for the country. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
At a public event in his constituency, Rampur Azam Khan said, "Soldiers have been beaten by women in Kashmir, Jharkhand, Assam, Bengal, Tripura and Arunachal and their private parts were chopped off". India should be ashamed. "Such an act makes one think that there might have been a reason for doing so", Azam Khan said while adding that such things are shameful for the country. (more...)
Meet three front-runner Vice-Presidential candidates of BJP, elections on August 5
- June 29, 2017
The counting of votes would also be conducted on August 5 and the result would be declared the same day itself, said the Chief Election Commissioner. Hukmdev Narayan Yadav, a Parliamentarian and a former Union Minister of Bihar is yet another probable candidate in the vice presidential race. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
The counting of votes would also be conducted on August 5 and the result would be declared the same day itself, said the Chief Election Commissioner. Hukmdev Narayan Yadav, a Parliamentarian and a former Union Minister of Bihar is yet another probable candidate in the vice presidential race. (more...)
Prince William, Harry to rededicate Princess Diana's grave on her birthday
- June 29, 2017
Prince Charles, Diana's former husband, will not be present for the rededication; he and the Duchess of Cornwall will be overseas, attending celebrations for Canada Day. How do you feel about the project to redevelop Diana's burial site? . "My mother had just died, and I had to walk a long way behind her coffin, surrounded by thousands of people watching me while millions more did on television", he said, "I don't think any child should be asked to do that, under any circumstances". (more...)
- June 29, 2017
Prince Charles, Diana's former husband, will not be present for the rededication; he and the Duchess of Cornwall will be overseas, attending celebrations for Canada Day. How do you feel about the project to redevelop Diana's burial site? . "My mother had just died, and I had to walk a long way behind her coffin, surrounded by thousands of people watching me while millions more did on television", he said, "I don't think any child should be asked to do that, under any circumstances". (more...)
Retired judge with controversial past to lead United Kingdom fire inquiry
- June 29, 2017
In the United Kingdom, a retired judge has been appointed to lead the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster. Flowers and messages left by well-wishers in tribute to the victims of the June 14 Grenfell Tower block are pictured near the scene of the fire in North Kensington, west London , June 22, 2017. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
In the United Kingdom, a retired judge has been appointed to lead the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster. Flowers and messages left by well-wishers in tribute to the victims of the June 14 Grenfell Tower block are pictured near the scene of the fire in North Kensington, west London , June 22, 2017. (more...)
Russia's Kaspersky Lab says Federal Bureau of Investigation agents interview some USA employees
- June 29, 2017
It comes amid growing US concern at Russia's cyberactivities , after Russian Federation was directly identified by US intelligence agencies as having hacked (and then leaked ) the emails of Democratic Party political groups ahead of the US Presidential election. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
It comes amid growing US concern at Russia's cyberactivities , after Russian Federation was directly identified by US intelligence agencies as having hacked (and then leaked ) the emails of Democratic Party political groups ahead of the US Presidential election. (more...)
Italy threatens European Union with closure of ports to rescue boats
- June 29, 2017
They said it was now " unsustainable " that all the vessels operating in the Mediterranean should bring rescued asylum seekers to Italy. Italy has said it might stop NGO vessels from disembarking rescued migrants on its territory after a recent surge in arrivals. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
They said it was now " unsustainable " that all the vessels operating in the Mediterranean should bring rescued asylum seekers to Italy. Italy has said it might stop NGO vessels from disembarking rescued migrants on its territory after a recent surge in arrivals. (more...)
Tourist faints after finding out bracelet she broke is worth £35000
- June 29, 2017
Yeah, well I don't know if this woman ever took her mom seriously. The woman was trying on the jade bracelet and inquired about its price, while still wearing it. The woman who broke the bracelet is said to have had a panic attack and fainted in the shop, the video of the woman fainting in the shop has gone viral. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
Yeah, well I don't know if this woman ever took her mom seriously. The woman was trying on the jade bracelet and inquired about its price, while still wearing it. The woman who broke the bracelet is said to have had a panic attack and fainted in the shop, the video of the woman fainting in the shop has gone viral. (more...)
Sheikh steps in to buy village chapel in Cornwall
- June 29, 2017
The citizens of Godolphin Cross were trying to buy the chapel as it's the only community space in the village and were set a target of £100,000 ($129,260) after it was closed in May 2015. Now, after receiving the letter in November, the Sheikh has offered the Godolphin Cross Community Association an undisclosed sum, believed to be around £75,000 that will allow them to buy the Methodist chapel. (more...)
- June 29, 2017
The citizens of Godolphin Cross were trying to buy the chapel as it's the only community space in the village and were set a target of £100,000 ($129,260) after it was closed in May 2015. Now, after receiving the letter in November, the Sheikh has offered the Godolphin Cross Community Association an undisclosed sum, believed to be around £75,000 that will allow them to buy the Methodist chapel. (more...)
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