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☆ The 'Knives Out' sequel 'Glass Onion' could have been a box-office hit — if Netflix had let it
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Analysts say Netflix's "Glass Onion" could have been a box-office hit with a bigger release. Last year, Netflix scooped up the rights to two "Knives Out" sequels for over $400 million, Deadline reported at the time. The streaming service released the first sequel, "Glass Onion," in 600 theaters over the weekend, and it will play for one-week only, before debuting on Netflix on December 23. During its latest earnings call in October, co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended Netflix's release strategy, downplaying the potential that it expands its theatrical output. "We're in the business of entertaining our members with Netflix movies on Netflix," he said.

☆ A SpaceX rocket has delivered belated Thanksgiving treats to the International Space Station
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Stephanie Stacey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

SpaceX brought a fresh haul of supplies to the International Space Station on Saturday. It provided new solar arrays and dwarf tomato seeds — and a range of Thanksgiving treats. Alongside the treats, SpaceX also brought new solar arrays to boost the International Space Station's power supply, as well as several science experiments. Astronauts have already successfully tested "Veggie" , a specialist plant growth unit onboard the space station. Now, they're looking to add fresh dwarf tomatoes — specifically, Red Robin tomatoes — to their space-grown diets.

CNN —SpaceX is carrying a fresh haul of supplies to the International Space Station this weekend after bad weather at the launch site forced the company to wave off its first attempt. The bounty of supplies on board includes a pair of new solar arrays for the space station, dwarf tomato seeds and a range of science experiments. They will give the space station a power boost. SpaceX has launched more than two dozen resupply missions to the space station over the past decade as part of a multibillion-dollar deal with NASA. The space tomatoes will be grown inside small bags called plant pillows installed in the Vegetable Production System, known as the Veggie growth chamber, on the space station.

☆ Trapview: Can an AI-powered insect trap solve a $220 billion pest problem?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Tom Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

London CNN Business —Pests destroy up to 40% of the world’s crops each year, causing $220 billion in economic losses, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Trapview is harnessing the power of AI to help tackle the problem. Targeted interventionsThe automated devices have been used to monitor grapes, tomatoes, olives, tree fruits, and, pictured here, brassicas. Štefančič says that Trapview can significantly reduce the use of chemical sprays and the need for farmers to visit their fields. Trapview says it has sold over 7,500 devices in more than 50 countries since it launched in 2012.

☆ Amazon is down 40% this year — is now the time to buy? Market pros give their take
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Two market pros faced off on CNBC's " Street Signs Asia " on Thursday to make a case for and against buying the stock. Long-term investment story Veteran tech investor Gene Munster believes "there is no company like Amazon" when it comes to e-commerce and logistics. "We both know this has been the carrot that has been held out there forever when it comes to Amazon. It's not about revenue growth. Davidson, noted that Amazon is now a mature e-commerce company — one that requires $4.7 billion in incremental revenue just to post revenue growth of one-percentage point.

☆ Dwarf tomato seeds will launch to ISS aboard SpaceX's next resupply flight
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —When SpaceX’s 26th commercial resupply mission launches Tuesday, it will carry a bounty of supplies, a pair of new solar arrays, dwarf tomato seeds and a range of science experiments to the International Space Station. The mission will also deliver ice cream and Thanksgiving-style treats, including spicy green beans, cran-apple desserts, pumpkin pie and candy corn, to the space station crew. The International Space Station Roll Out Solar Arrays, or iROSAs, will be installed outside the floating laboratory during spacewalks scheduled for November 29 and December 3. The solar arrays will give the space station a power boost. Astronauts have grown and tasted different types of lettuce, radishes and chiles on the International Space Station.

☆ Trump faced a jury pool 'notorious' for huge damages before settling a lawsuit brought by protesters, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Donald Trump's lawyers settled a lawsuit brought by protesters at the 11th hour. He faced a likely hostile jury pool notorious for awarding high damages compared to juries in Manhattan or Long Island. Other still images appear to show a protester grabbing a security team member, suggesting Trump's lawyers may have argued he was acting in self-defense. Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Minden-Tahoe Airport on October 08, 2022 in Minden, Nevada. Cohen also said Trump's lawyers failed to disclose he had knowledge of the day's events, even though they were supposed to.

The true-crime drama tells the story of the Chippendales dance troupe and its founder. How to watch 'Welcome to Chippendales'You can watch "Welcome to Chippendales" exclusively on Hulu. For $14 a month, subscribers can bundle ad-supported Hulu with Disney Plus and ESPN+, or for $20 a month, subscribers can bundle those services with ad-free Hulu. After the first month, Hulu with ads is $8 a month and Hulu without ads is $15 a month. "Welcome to Chippendales" is based on the novel "Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders" by authors K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOca.

☆ U.S. Official Warns Against Efforts to Defy Forced-Labor Crackdown
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Richard Vanderford | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

Customs will be closely looking at these supply chains as well, Mr. Silvers said. PREVIEWThe agency, for example, is experimenting with DNA testing technology that could be used on apparel to see if its cotton ultimately can be traced back to Xinjiang, Mr. Silvers said. Despite the toughened requirements under the forced-labor law, the U.S. government is working with businesses to help facilitate legitimate trade, he said. CTPAT membership will now include checks for forced-labor compliance, and companies that participate in the program will get priority treatment, Mr. Silvers said. Mr. Silvers said the U.S. also is working to compile a list of best practices and frequently asked questions to help address concerns from businesses about how enforcement of the forced-labor law will unfold.

"A Christmas Story Christmas" is a sequel to the 1983 holiday classic "A Christmas Story." You can stream the movie on HBO Max with an ad-supported ($10/month) or ad-free plan ($15/month). "A Christmas Story Christmas" is streaming exclusively on HBO Max, and it reunites several members of the original cast. How to watch 'A Christmas Story Christmas'You can now watch "A Christmas Story Christmas" on HBO Max. Before "A Christmas Story Christmas" was released, two earlier sequels were also made to the original movie: "My Summer Story" and "A Christmas Story 2."

Rising salinity in the Delta has multiple causes, experts and farmers say, including overextraction of groundwater and excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides. "With time, with the sea level higher, that line of salinity will go down into the Delta. EVAPORATIONSea water intrusion and salinity also threaten the Mekong Delta in Vietnam and the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta in Bangladesh. "You have to do much better job in a place like the Nile Delta because the water just evaporates quickly," she said. Rice cultivation helps wash the soil, but the government has imposed restrictions on the crop in parts of the Delta to conserve scarce water.

☆ Some Amazon staffers joked that the writers of its mega-expensive 'Lord of the Rings' series should be laid off after the company cut thousands of roles
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Travis Clark | Katherine Long | Ashley Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Some Amazon staffers have joked that the "Rings of Power" writers should be laid off. "The Rings of Power" was hit with a mixed reception, and Amazon has been quiet about its viewership. Several of those employees have joked that the writers of Amazon's uber-expensive series, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," should be laid off, Insider reported. No press release followed its season finale; by contrast, HBO released viewership for the finale of its own fantasy series, "House of the Dragon," the next day. And judging by the jokes in the layoffs-focused Slack channel, that seems to even be a narrative within Amazon among staffers.

Tim Allen returns for the holidays once again in "The Santa Clauses," a new Disney Plus miniseries. Check out the trailer for 'The Santa Clauses'Tim Allen returns as Scott Calvin in "The Santa Clauses," reprising the role he first played in 1994's "The Santa Clause." How to watch 'The Santa Clauses'You can watch "The Santa Clauses" exclusively on Disney Plus. For more tips on how to get the best value out of Disney Plus, check out our guide to Disney Plus savings. Here's a full breakdown of the movie franchise:"The Santa Clause" (1994)"The Santa Clause 2" (2002)"The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" (2006)

☆ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ notches record opening for November
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Frank Pallotta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN Business —“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” had the major challenge of following “Black Panther,” one of the biggest blockbusters ever, and had to do so without star Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020. Despite all of the challenges, “Wakanda Forever” notched a sizable box office opening this weekend. As for its critical reception, “Wakanda Forever” notched an 84% score on review site Rotten Tomatoes. “‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ faced an inordinate degree of difficulty, addressing the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman,” Brian Lowry, CNN’s media critic, wrote in his review. The debut of “Wakanda Forever” will unlikely impact Disney’s stock since investors remain heavily focused on the company’s streaming endeavors.

"Interview with the Vampire" is a new series based on the popular book by Anne Rice. You can watch new episodes on AMC Plus and the AMC cable channel every Sunday through November 13. "Interview with the Vampire'' is based on the 1976 novel of the same name by author Anne Rice. How to watch 'Interview with the Vampire' (2022)You can watch "Interview with the Vampire" season one every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on AMC. You can watch "Interview with the Vampire" for free if you sign up for an AMC Plus trial.

☆ Here's what critics are saying about Marvel's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright star as Okoye and Shuri in Marvel Studio's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." DisneyIt's impossible to replace the irreplaceable, but that was Ryan Coogler's task as the director and co-writer of Disney's latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Here's what some critics thought of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" ahead of its Friday debut:Kristy Puchko, MashablePuchko says the film, while action-packed, is at its core about how people handle loss differently. Still from Marvel Studio's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Winston Duke stars as M'Baku in Marvel Studio's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

☆ Here’s what’s getting more expensive at the grocery store
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN Business —Food is still getting more expensive, but at a slower pace than earlier this year. The increases are less than the record highs clocked just a few months ago, but food prices are still outpacing the overall rate of inflation, which hit 7.7% for the year. Volatility in the grain market caused by the war in Ukraine as well as high energy prices, which impact fertilizer and transportation costs, are also raising food prices. What’s getting more expensive, and what’s getting cheaperIn the year through October, eggs got a whopping 43% more expensive. In October, some prices jumped compared to the previous month.

[1/7] People walk on the cracked soil caused by drought on the outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen, October 20, 2022. Qat can earn three times the revenue of any other crop but the steady cash flow comes at a heavy price. The bitter-tasting plant requires deep-well irrigation and disproportionate use of water, exacerbating Yemen's water scarcity problem. The conflict has destroyed water infrastructure, leaving millions of people without safe water to drink or grow crops. And a qat crop is harvested several times a year, while fruits are harvested only one time per year.

☆ Egypt’s Food Supply in Danger as Farmers Struggle to Adapt to Climate Change
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Chao Deng | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

FAYOUM, Egypt—Armyworms have ravaged Mohamed Abdel Tawab’s maize crop, the result of increasingly frequent heat waves in this central Egyptian oasis that lies to the west of the Nile. In recent years, the changing weather patterns have helped give rise to pests that have attacked his tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis and eggplants. Earlier this year, he tried to plant clover, but the weather was too hot and no sprouts appeared.

☆ Despite some complaints, 'Black Panther' sequel receives rave reviews
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Danielle Broadway | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 8 (Reuters) - The highly anticipated sequel to Disney's “Black Panther,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” has received glowing reviews from the majority of critics. The film, which arrives in theaters on Friday, scored a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with only five out of 81 critics rating the film as rotten. There is a new Black Panther, and they will figure into the future of this universe. “'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is by far the best film in phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The sad reality is that the show must go on, and without (Chadwick Boseman), it’s just more of the same.

To coincide with the release of the documentary, Selena Gomez released her new song "My Mind & Me" on November 3. How to watch 'Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me'You can now watch "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" exclusively on Apple TV Plus. Apple TV Plus is compatible with most smart TVs, Apple and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, video game consoles, and Roku and Fire TV products. You can watch "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" free with an Apple TV Plus trial. As of November 4, "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" holds a "93% Fresh" score on the review-aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.

☆ The new European vacation? Travelers are returning for trips that are all about food and wine
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Lucy Handley | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Last year, the couple set up a tour company called Stay Awhile, which organizes trips "designed around food," according to the company's website. Guests taking part in Stay Awhile's French baking course visit the area to sample gourmet delicacies. A food tour of San SebastianPintxos are a staple in San Sebastian, one of the most popular places for foodies in Spain's Basque Country. It's not just doing a wine tour … it's a gourmet getaway," Stebbings told CNBC by phone. On a tour of the French Languedoc-Roussillon region, travelers can take a boat trip to an oyster farm off the coast of Montpellier.

Millie Bobby Brown returns as a free-spirited teenage detective in "Enola Holmes 2." Enola Holmes, the teenage sister of the brilliant and famous detective Sherlock Holmes, shares her family's wit and penchant for mystery. How to watch 'Enola Holmes 2'You can watch "Enola Holmes 2" on Netflix starting November 4. Once you subscribe, you can watch "Enola Holmes 2" on just about any smart TV, smartphone, tablet, console, and web browser. The "Enola Holmes" films are based on the young adult fiction series of the same name written by Nancy Springer.

☆ Here’s why 75% of likely voters think we are in a recession — even though we’re probably not
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN Business —A new CNN poll shows that three-quarters of likely voters feel like the US economy is in a recession. The technical definition of a recession is two consecutive quarters of economic contraction, which the US economy recorded in the first half of the year. Still, the economy feels bad to the majority of Americans ahead of next week’s midterms. But that’s still the highest since the early 1980s, and it’s the first time many younger people have ever experienced inflation. But that dip may not be enough to buy Democrats any goodwill among voters, given the elevated costs of every other necessity.

NEW YORK, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Donald Trump and his namesake company have settled a lawsuit by protesters who said his security guards violently attacked them while they were demonstrating outside Trump Tower in September 2015 over his statements about immigration. Trump, the Trump Organization and the plaintiffs agreed to dismiss the seven-year-old lawsuit over the alleged assault in a joint filing on Wednesday with a New York state court in the Bronx. The Sept. 3, 2015, incident at Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan occurred 2-1/2 months after Trump, while announcing his first White House run, complained about immigrants being sent to the United States by Mexico. "They're bringing drugs, they're bringing crime, they're rapists," Trump said. Like some other lawsuits against Trump, the protesters' case was delayed in part because Trump was president.

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