Archives for July 2022

Jordan Peele's UFO thriller "Nope" topped the North American charts in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated $44 million in ticket sales, Universal Pictures said Sunday. Though it doesn't come close to the $71 million debut of "Us," it is still significantly impressive for an original, R-rated film - and the biggest of the pandemic for an original screenplay. … [Read more...] about Jordan Peele's 'Nope' debuts at No. 1 with $44 million

There was no containment Sunday of a destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park that has grown into one of California's biggest blazes of the year and forced thousands of residents to flee remote mountain communities. … [Read more...] about No containment of destructive California fire near Yosemite

A tenured University of Pennsylvania law professor is facing potential discipline, including being fired, for her comments about minorities. … [Read more...] about UPenn professor facing tenure threat for views on race, immigration, LGBT issues

President Biden is in good health despite having COVID-19 and his symptoms continue to improve, his personal doctor said in a note to the White House on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Biden's COVID symptoms 'continue to improve significantly,' doctor says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday criticized the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) connections to foreign companies and individuals buying up residential property and farmland in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Florida's DeSantis scrutinizes Chinese investments in U.S. for ties to Chinese Communist Party