Ticket sales in North America totaled $8.9 billion for the year, up 2 percent from 2024. But the box office remains far below prepandemic levels.Ticket sales in North America totaled $8.9 billion for the year, up 2 percent from 2024. But the box office remains far below prepandemic levels. Movies, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Box Office Sales, Two […]
Repeat Moviegoers Help Hollywood Eke Out a Slightly Better 2025 Read More »
A country resort near Paris refused to cover $800 worth of medical and cleaning bills for a couple who woke up covered in bites. They’d like their stay comped, too.A country resort near Paris refused to cover $800 worth of medical and cleaning bills for a couple who woke up covered in bites. They’d like
Help! We Got Bedbug Bites in France, and the Luxury Hotel Won’t Admit It. Read More »
After a year of Russian advances, the goal for 2026 is simply to survive, said one officer in eastern Ukraine. “It’s hard to make any plans,” he said.After a year of Russian advances, the goal for 2026 is simply to survive, said one officer in eastern Ukraine. “It’s hard to make any plans,” he said. Read
Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last Read More »
The police said the fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. after an explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana. The number of deaths and injuries was unknown.The police said the fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. after an explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana. The number of deaths and injuries was unknown. Read More
Several Dead After Explosion and Fire at New Year’s Party in Switzerland Read More »
Beijing is using a ban on the humble mollusk to punish Japan over its apparent willingness to defend Taiwan.Beijing is using a ban on the humble mollusk to punish Japan over its apparent willingness to defend Taiwan. Japan, China, International Trade and World Market, International Relations, Seafood, Takaichi, Sanae Read More
How Japanese Scallops Became a Pawn in Diplomatic Tensions With China Read More »
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, announced several key appointments who could help implement central promises of his agenda, including universal child care.Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, announced several key appointments who could help implement central promises of his agenda, including universal child care. Read More
Mamdani Names Top Deputies for Child Care, Operations and Climate Read More »
One of few people in the world of style who could legitimately claim the status of icon, she dressed to impress even before she became a designer.One of few people in the world of style who could legitimately claim the status of icon, she dressed to impress even before she became a designer. Read More
Jacqueline de Ribes, Tastemaker and Fashion Avatar, Dies at 96 Read More »
The mayor-elect’s turnaround came as he selected Kamar Samuels to lead New York City’s school system at a precarious moment.The mayor-elect’s turnaround came as he selected Kamar Samuels to lead New York City’s school system at a precarious moment. Read More
Mamdani Reverses Call to End Mayoral Control of NYC Public Schools Read More »
Amid mounting street protests, businesses, universities and government offices stayed closed Wednesday under government orders, in 21 of 31 provinces, including the Tehran.Amid mounting street protests, businesses, universities and government offices stayed closed Wednesday under government orders, in 21 of 31 provinces, including the Tehran. Read More
Most of Iran Shuts Down as Government Grapples With Protests and Economy Read More »
French lawmakers are expected next month to discuss a ban on social media for children. In his New Year’s Eve address, the French president restated his support for restricting their access.French lawmakers are expected next month to discuss a ban on social media for children. In his New Year’s Eve address, the French president restated
President Macron of France Backs Social Media Restrictions for Children Read More »