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'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' Shatter Box Office Opening Weekend Projections

Posted on August 30, 2024 | 6 minutes | 1135 words | Tandra Barner

“Barbenheimer” is more than just a meme. It’s a full-fledged box office phenomenon. Over the weekend, moviegoers turned out in force for Greta Gerwig’s neon-coated fantasy comedy “Barbie,” which smashed expectations with $155 million to land the biggest debut of the year. But they also showed up to see Christopher Nolan’s R-rated historical drama “Oppenheimer,” which collected a remarkable $80.5 million in its opening weekend. Hundreds of thousands of ticket buyers refused to choose just one movie between the seemingly different blockbusters with twin release dates. [Read More]

'Fisk' Added to Netflix

Posted on August 30, 2024 | 2 minutes | 216 words | Patria Henriques

“Fisk” has been added to the Netflix offering in Australia and around the world. The show was written by and stars Kitty Flanagan. It originated on the ABC and has run for two six-episode seasons. In Australia, it is now forming part of the streaming giant’s “Winter Warmers” collection, which is a curated list of local and international content, including “Wellmania“, “Kath & Kim” and “Emily in Paris“. Flanagan said she is beyond excited that the show will now be on Netflix. [Read More]

'Up NEPA' documentary featuring Kate Henshaw, MI Abaga premieres in Abuja

Posted on August 30, 2024 | 2 minutes | 336 words | Tandra Barner

Ishaya Bako, ace Nollywood filmmaker and Director of the film stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, the documentary probes the persistent issues surrounding electricity in Nigeria, such as unreliable power supply and its impact on individuals, Businesses and the economy. Bako said the acclaimed documentary is produced by Griot Studios, a multimedia company that specialises in producing and distributing content with socio-cultural relevance. [Read More]

Best Laser Printers for Your At-Home Printing Needs

Posted on August 30, 2024 | 15 minutes | 3135 words | Tandra Barner

Although digital copies are popular these days, it’s safe to say that printers aren’t going anywhere—especially laser printers. In a nutshell, laser printers can produce fast, high-quality prints in seconds with the click of a button. They’re well suited for high-volume printing needs whether that’s at an office, library, or school and can be placed in areas with high foot traffic for easy accessibility. As someone who likes to have paper copies of documents, I always find myself using a printer and I didn’t always know what to look for when shopping for one. [Read More]

Best Travel Strollers: 9 Picks, Tested and Reviewed by Parents

Posted on August 30, 2024 | 12 minutes | 2537 words | Patria Henriques

Traveling is a beloved pastime for millions, leading to treasured memories in different places, experiencing new cultures, seeing a family member who lives far away, or riding that roller coaster you had always wanted to ride. Thanks to all the ingenious products available today, you don’t have to set aside your passion for traveling just because you have kids. As long as you have the right tools, traveling with kids can be much easier. [Read More]

Chrisland student dies during inter-house sports, father demands justice

Posted on August 30, 2024 | 3 minutes | 546 words | Martina Birk

In a post that surfaced online on the night of Saturday, February 11, 2023, the grieving father narrated the event that led to the death of his daughter at the Agege Stadium, where the school used for its sporting activities on Thursday, February 9, 2023. According to the parent, his child had no underlying health condition or sickness as at when the school bus pulled up outside their house to wheel her to the venue of the event Mr Adeniran disclosed that his wife also later went to the stadium but couldn't find their child among the students there. [Read More]

Cicely Tyson, Pioneering Hollywood Icon, Dies at 96

Posted on August 30, 2024 | 6 minutes | 1278 words | Patria Henriques

Harpo, Inc. Emmy- and Tony-winning actress Cicely Tyson, who distinguished herself in theater, film and television, died on Thursday afternoon. She was 96. “I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said in a statement. “Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of her personal and professional life. [Read More]

Cryptids: Leprechauns

Posted on August 30, 2024 | 3 minutes | 504 words | Patria Henriques

Hobbies Leprechauns are thought to be talented shoe makers. Some believe it’s because of a fondness for dancing that leprechauns must continue to make new shoes in order to replace old, worn out ones. I’d guess that leprechauns aren’t like, “Oh sweet, I get to make new shoes,” though. They’re probably more like, “Man, I just made these things and they’re worn out already.” Maybe they’re not that good at making shoes after all. [Read More]

David M. Rolf | Time

Posted on August 30, 2024 | 1 minutes | 9 words | Billy Koelling

David M. Rolf | Time

Donald Trump Didn't Really Win 52% of White Women in 2016

Posted on August 30, 2024 | 5 minutes | 920 words | Patria Henriques

A majority of white women voted for Donald Trump: It’s the statistic that launched a thousand narratives. “You know, I got 52% with women,” President Donald Trump said at a press conference in late September, falsely conflating the figure for white women with the figure for women overall, whom he did not win. “Everybody said this couldn’t happen—52%.” Trump is hardly the only one invoking the stat. The idea that a majority of white woman voted for Trump has become a meme ever since the 2016 election, featured in countless arguments that make sweeping claims about its meaning. [Read More]