First Australia embraced Barbie, then came new heroes in cleats
Less than a month ago, Australian cinemas were packed with Barbie fans wearing pink in honor of Margot Robbie, the local "Neighbours" actor turned Hollywood megastar.
2023-08-11 11:00
China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss
It is the latest signal of the major issues faced by the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-11 10:19
'The Last Voyage of the Demeter' sails into mostly charted waters as an uninspired take on Dracula lore
Universal Pictures prides itself as the home of the classic monsters, like 1931's classic "Frankenstein," directed by James Whale, or "Dracula," starring Bela Lugosi. More recent attempts to capture the dark magic of those iconic creatures has proven disastrous for the studio -- one need only recall the 2017 Tom Cruise-starring misfire "The Mummy" -- and this week's "Last Voyage of the Demeter," although at times intriguing, fails to elicit any lasting chills either.
2023-08-11 10:18
Patriots quarterback battle just got a lot more interesting after first preseason game
There wasn't much to like about the Patriots offense in their first preseason game. But Malik Cunningham provided a late spark in the loss.Bringing in Bill O'Brien was supposed to save the Patriots offense after a miserable 2022 season. Early signs from the first preseason game against...
2023-08-11 10:16
NFL Rumors: Kyle Shanahan confirms 49ers wild QB plan if they’d made Super Bowl
Kyle Shanahan had a plan to get a QB for the 49ers if they reached the Super Bowl. The plan? A wild one.Looks like the Colts signing Kerry Collins out of retirement in 2011 wasn’t such a crazy idea. Kyle Shanahan almost did the same thing in the postseason.What? That’s right. In ...
2023-08-11 09:58
Mushrooms are being farmed in Abu Dhabi's desert
Mushrooms usually sprout from dark, damp forest floor or bloom on fallen tree branches. But now, a startup in Abu Dhabi called Below Farm is growing them in the desert.
2023-08-11 09:56
Man arrested after 'engaging in threatening conduct' towards jurors and witnesses in Pittsburgh synagogue shooter trial, prosecutors say
A West Virginia man was arrested Thursday after "engaging in threatening conduct" towards jurors and government witnesses in the federal trial against the the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, prosecutors announced.
2023-08-11 09:47
Here's who has (and hasn't) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate
Some Republican 2024 contenders are still scrambling to qualify for the party's first presidential debate later this month in Milwaukee.
2023-08-11 09:29
Saints beat out Raiders to ink former Cowboys LB in free agency
New Orleans boosted its linebacker room by signing ex-Cowboy Jaylon Smith. Another era of gritty Saints defense is loading.The Saints inked linebacker Jaylon Smith to a deal on Thursday in a savvy free agency move to shore up their defense.Smith, a former Cowboys second-round pick, reportedl...
2023-08-11 09:25
Archdiocese of Philadelphia agrees to pay $3.5 million to settle sexual assault case, plaintiff's attorneys say
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a case alleging one of its priests sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy nearly 20 years ago, according to the plaintiff's lawyers.
2023-08-11 08:57
3 Braves on thin ice with team’s cold start to August
The Atlanta Braves have looked far from the juggernaut they were through the first four months so far in August, and these players deserve some blame.In the grand scheme of things, the Atlanta Braves are fine. Sitting at 72-41, they have the best record in baseball and a 10-game lead over the Ph...
2023-08-11 08:54
Oil’s Weekly Gain Fades as Market Watchers Wait for IEA Report
Oil was steady in Asia after declining almost 2% on Thursday ahead of a report from the International
2023-08-11 08:25