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☆ Your Heart’s Desire
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Melissa Kirsch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

I’m not a huge fan of musicals, nor of action movies. I’m a cultural omnivore, personally and professionally, so I knew I would eventually see these movies. But I would be seeing them as a sociologist, a curious outsider rather than the ideal audience member. I wasn’t going to be mouthing every word to “Defying Gravity” or comparing Lucius’s performance in the arena to that of his father. It’s the reward for a life discerningly lived — you know who you are.

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☆ Researchers capture baleen whales for the first time to study their hearing
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Evan Bush | Evan Bush Is A Science Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

The results of the study, published Thursday in the journal Science, surprised whale researchers because they suggest the creatures can hear at much higher frequencies than expected. Scientists had never captured baleen whales and tested their hearing before because the animals are so large it could be dangerous to both the whales and researchers. Scientists know, from recordings and other observations, that baleen whales rely on hearing for social communication and that it’s important to their survival. Minke whales were a good target for audio testing because they’re the smallest baleen whale and a species whose hearing scientists don’t understand very well. He said the Minke Whale Hearing Project is on hold, but he’d like to pursue the topic further if he could secure funding.

Persons: ”, Dorian Houser, “, Susan Parks, —, that’s, ” Houser, ” Parks, Houser, Regina Asmutis, Silvia, ” Asmutis, Asmutis, Brandon Southall, ” Southall, Southall Organizations: Marine Mammal Foundation, Mammal, Syracuse University, Conservation, “ Locations: Norway, New York, Norwegian, Lofoten, North America

☆ 2 convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death while crossing U.S.-Canada border
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

They were each convicted on four counts related to human smuggling, including conspiracy to bring migrants into the country illegally. Because of this unimaginable greed, a father, a mother and two children froze to death in sub-zero temperatures on the Minnesota-Canadian border,” Luger added. Shand was to pick up 11 Indian migrants on the Minnesota side of the border, prosecutors said. Canadian authorities found the Patel family later that morning, dead from the cold. Rajinder Singh, 51, testified that he made over $400,000 smuggling over 500 people through the same network that included Patel and Shand.

Persons: FERGUS, Ramanlal Patel, Harry, ”, Steve Shand, Attorney Andy Luger, Harshkumar Patel, ” Luger, Luger, Jagdish Patel, Vaishaliben, Dharmik, Jan, Patel, Shand, Prosecutors, Rajinder Singh, Singh, John Woods, El Salvadorans, Jamie Holt, ” Holt, “, Kevin Paul, ” Paul Organizations: Indian, Minnesota U.S, Attorney, Sherburne County Sheriff’s, “, Minnesota -, Attorney’s, Associated Press, Canadian Press, Bank, U.S ., The U.S . Border Patrol, Pew Research, Homeland Security Investigations Locations: Minn, —, Canada, U.S, American, Florida, Minnesota, Sherburne County, Elk River, Minnesota - Canadian, India, Fergus Falls , Minnesota, Gujarat, “, United States, Emerson , Manitoba, The U.S, El, Clearwater , Minnesota, North Dakota

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday asked Scott Bessent, a top fundraiser to his campaign, to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News. And with Trump proposing aggressive tariffs on imports from countries spanning the globe, the new Treasury Department chief will have to manage relationships with global finance ministers who may choose to retaliate with tariffs of their own. With inflation moderating over the past year, the Powell-led Fed has cut interest rates as part of a bid to stop high borrowing costs from unduly raising unemployment. In Trump’s first term, he tapped banker Steven Mnuchin to lead the Treasury Department. But his tenure at the Treasury Department was more stable than those of other high-level Cabinet posts in Trump’s first term.

Persons: Donald Trump, Scott Bessent, Bessent, Trump, Jerome Powell, “, ” Powell, Powell, Steven Mnuchin, Mnuchin, Trump’s Organizations: Treasury Department, NBC News, Senate, White, Republican, Congress, Federal Reserve, Bloomberg News, Fed, CNBC Locations: Hollywood

A prominent digital rights activist, who is transgender, confronted Rep. Nancy Mace at a public event Thursday, days after the congresswoman from South Carolina introduced a resolution to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms in the U.S. Capitol. A representative for Mace and Project Liberty, the organization that hosted the summit and invited Greer, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Greer’s organization is known for its viral protest efforts against internet censorship and surveillance and in support of net neutrality. McBride, whom Mace has repeatedly misgendered, said in a statement that she would follow the new bathroom rules as outlined by Johnson, even if she disagrees with them. In her congressional office, McBride will have a private bathroom, while all other public bathrooms in the Capitol will be banned for transgender people.

Persons: Nancy Mace, Evan Greer, Mace, Ro Khanna, ” Greer, ” Mace, misgendering Greer, Greer, didn’t, “, ”, “ I’m, ’, Sarah McBride, Mike Johnson, McBride, misgendered, Johnson Organizations: U.S . Capitol, Georgetown University, Washington , D.C, Democratic Rep, Tech Solutions, Liberty, NBC Locations: South Carolina, Washington ,

If Penny is convicted of manslaughter, the more serious charge, he could face up to 15 years in prison. Defense witness Dr. Satish Chundru, a forensic pathologist and consultant, testified Thursday that he did not believe Neely had died of a chokehold. Much of the final day of witness testimony Friday was dedicated to Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Dafna Yoran’s cross-examination of Chundru. Joefield testified that Neely was unconscious and unresponsive when he arrived. “I assumed that because he had a pulse that he was breathing,” Joefield testified.

Persons: Daniel Penny, Jordan Neely, Penny, Neely, Michael Jackson, Black, Satish Chundru, Chundru, Cynthia Harris, Penny’s chokehold, “, Neely’s, ” Harris, Harris, Dafna Yoran’s, Yoran, Stephon Joefield, Joefield, ” Joefield Organizations: New, Manhattan, American Society of Hematologists, New York, Police Locations: New York City, New

☆ Why Republicans think their Senate majority could last the decade: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Plus, politics reporters Allan Smith and Vaughn Hillyard examine how Donald Trump's transition team is turning to the much-maligned Project 2025 to fill jobs in the administration. I think it bodes well for us to keep the majority through the rest of the decade,” Daines, of Montana, told NBC News. “They made themselves nuclear,” Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of Trump’s transition and his nominee to serve as commerce secretary, told CNBC in September. But with the campaign over, Trump’s transition team is turning to Project 2025 to help staff the next administration. Both Homan and Ratcliffe were listed as contributors to Project 2025, while Carr wrote a chapter on the FCC.

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A decision on whether Sean "Diddy" Combs' will be released on bail was pushed back to next week by the judge overseeing his sex-trafficking case. He is charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. But prosecutors argued that Combs has been witness tampering from behind bars. Combs' bail hearing comes two days after Subramanian ordered prosecutors to get rid of 19 pages of notes taken from his jail cell in a recent sweep because it was protected under attorney-client privilege. Ventura settled with Combs a day after the lawsuit became public, and Combs denied all the allegations.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, Aran Subramanian, Christy Slavik, Slavik, Marc Agnifilo, Subramanian, Agnifilo, Mark Jeffries, Casandra Ventura, Cassie, Ventura Organizations: Patriot Security, Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, Abercrombie, Fitch, New Locations: Manhattan, U.S, Brooklyn’s, New York

☆ Couple accused of stealing nearly $1 million worth of Lululemon products across the country
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Mirna Alsharif | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A Connecticut couple is accused of stealing around $1 million worth of items from Lululemon stores across the country, according to a complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Jadion Richards, 44, and Akwele Lawes-Richards, 45, were arrested at a Lululemon store in Woodbury, Minnesota, and charged with organized retail theft on Nov. 14. According to the complaint, the couple had visited another Lululemon location in Roseville, Minnesota, the day before with an unidentified man, where they allegedly stole almost $5,000 worth of items. The investigator explained how the couple allegedly run their theft scheme, with Richards typically entering the store first and purchasing a couple of small items. Suitcases containing an estimated $50,000 worth of Lululemon clothing were found in the room.

Persons: Jadion Richards, Akwele Lawes, Richards, Lululemon, Lawes Locations: Connecticut, Minnesota, Woodbury , Minnesota, Roseville , Minnesota, Marriott, Bloomington , Minnesota, Ramsey

It took Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, just a few weeks to make his mark on the Senate — even before he'd actually take the oath of office to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney next year. But I’m not going to give him an unconditional yes to anything that he wants.”“He is not Mitt Romney and he is not Donald Trump. Former Utah Republican Gov. After deciding to run for Senate after Romney’s retirement announcement, Trump weighed in and endorsed Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs. But his colleagues and Trump allies felt that they understood his perspective, with Curtis’ likely disapproval of Gaetz leading to his quick withdrawal.

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CAMDEN, Maine — A Republican lawmaker in Maine accused of choking his wife last month won re-election by a single vote after a Thursday recount. According to a police affidavit obtained by WCSH, Lanigan is accused of choking his wife after she confronted him about an alleged affair. His race against Democratic challenger Patty Kidder for a state House seat representing part of Southern Maine initially ended in an apparent tie. But prosecutors are continuing to pursue the case, saying domestic violence victims sometimes recant under pressure from abusers, according to WCSH. Five seats in the state House have yet to be decided, pending recounts.

Persons: Lucas Lanigan, WCSH, Lanigan, Patty Kidder, Lanigan’s, Bev Uhlenhake, Billy Bob Faulkingham, ” Faulkingham Organizations: Republican, NBC, Democratic, NBC News, Facebook, Maine Democratic, Portland Press Herald, Republicans Locations: CAMDEN, Maine, Southern Maine

☆ Vaccines don't cause autism. What does?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Liz Szabo | Liz Szabo Is An Independent Health | Science Journalist. Her Work Has Won Multiple National Awards. One Of Her Investigations Led To A New State Law In Virginia. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

“It’s many, many things under one umbrella.”Although people diagnosed with autism often have similar strengths and challenges, “there are many paths to autism and many presentations of autism,” Miller said. Scientists have identified more than 100 genes related to autism, Miller said, and genes are believed to play a role in 60% to 80% of cases. “We’re making leaps and bounds about known genetic causes of autism.”Yet genes clearly don’t explain every case of autism. But only a fraction of children with the genetic mutation actually develop autism, Miller said. He notes that only 8.4% of the $419 million spent on autism research in the United States is devoted to support and services for people with autism.

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court could further weaken the power of federal agencies by agreeing on Friday to hear a dispute over a Federal Communications Commission program that requires companies to subsidize telecommunications services in underserved areas. The FCC case raises two interlinked issues, one of which concerns the broad question of whether Congress exceeded its powers. The FCC turned to the Supreme Court after the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. The Supreme Court earlier this year issued a series of rulings against federal agencies, including one overturning a 40-year-old precedent that gave leeway to agencies to interpret laws written ambiguously. Three of them serve on the Supreme Court.

Persons: WASHINGTON —, Andrew Oldham, Donald Trump's Organizations: Federal Communications Commission, FCC, Consumers, Research, Universal Service Fund, Universal Service Administrative Company, New, Circuit, Conservative, Oldham, Trump Locations: New Orleans

The Texas Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to allow Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools. Greg Abbott has voiced support for the lesson plans, which were provided by the state’s education agency that oversees the more than 5 million students in Texas public schools. Staci Childs, who is an attorney and a Democrat who voted against the Bible curriculum at Friday's hearing, said she believes it will be challenged in court. The new Texas curriculum follows Republican-led efforts in neighboring states to give religion more of a presence in public schools. The Texas Education Agency, which oversees public education for students statewide, created its instruction materials after a law passed in 2023 by the GOP-controlled Legislature required the agency to do so.

Persons: Greg Abbott, Staci Childs, Matthew Patrick Shaw, ”, Mary Castle Organizations: Texas, of Education, Texas State, Republicans, Republican Gov, Republican, Vanderbilt University, The Texas Education Agency, GOP Locations: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana

The NBA warned players to safeguard valuables against "well-organized, sophisticated" transnational crime rings, according to a memo obtained by NBC News on Friday, matching a similar caution issued earlier this week by the NFL. The FBI reported that, in most of the incidents, the homes were equipped with alarm systems that were not activated. The FBI also reported that the homes were all unoccupied and, in most cases, no dogs were present." Earlier this week, the NFL told players to be mindful about publicly sharing any information about their whereabouts, homes and luxury items they might own. "The homes of professional athletes across multiple sports leagues have become increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups," the NFL memo said.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Sarah Stier, Leon Newsome, Newsome, Bobby Portis, Mike Conley Jr Organizations: NBA, NBC News, NFL, Security, Kansas City Chiefs, FBI, American Theft Groups, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves Locations: Foxborough, Milwaukee

Kendrick Lamar unexpectedly released his sixth studio album "GNX" on Friday. "GNX" features 12 new tracks, including "squabble up," which was teased in the music video for Lamar's hit diss track "Not Like Us." The album follows Lamar's 2022 album "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers." After Lamar and Drake sent diss tracks back-and-forth to each other for months, Lamar appeared victorious with his smash hit "Not Like Us," which hit No. Lamar continued his tradition of creating "the heart" tracks, of which he had already made five installments.

Persons: Kendrick Lamar, Lamar, Lamar's, Drake, SZA, Jack Antonoff Organizations: Morale, Instagram

☆ Israel kills Hezbollah leader who planned elaborate attack on U.S. soldiers in Iraq
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Courtney-Kube-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Courtney Kube | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A recent Israeli airstrike in Syria killed a senior Hezbollah commander who helped plan one of the boldest and most sophisticated attacks against American troops during the Iraq War, according to a senior U.S. defense official. Ali Mussa Daqduq had been captured by U.S. forces following the 2007 raid in which militants posing as an American security team killed five U.S. soldiers. It was not immediately clear when the strike took place, where in Syria or whether it targeted Daqduq specifically, the senior defense official said. The elaborate raid Daqduq helped plan was carried out at a U.S.-Iraqi military complex in Karbala on Jan. 20, 2007. The facility was part of a series of compounds known as Joint Security Stations in Iraq, where U.S. troops lived and worked with the Iraqi police and soldiers.

Persons: Ali Mussa Daqduq, Daqduq, Jacob Noel Fritz, Brian Scott Freeman, Shawn Patrick, Johnathan Bryan Chism, Johnathon Miles Millican Organizations: Pentagon, Security, Provisional Joint Coordination Center, Spc, Force, country's Revolutionary Guard, Quds Force, U.S Locations: Syria, Iraq, U.S, American, Iraqi, Karbala, Jan, Iran

☆ 'Wish I had done better': Colorado school bus driver dismissed after leaving 40 kids at wrong stop in freezing temperatures
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

A Colorado school bus driver allegedly abandoned 40 elementary school-aged students at the wrong stop on Monday, leaving them frightened in the cold and dark, school officials and students say. The ordeal left young students from Clear Sky Elementary School in Castle Rock distressed, in tears and seeking aid from strangers, said school officials. The Douglas County School District said the driver, Irving Johnson, was a substitute who failed to follow proper protocols. “The driver should have immediately notified DCSD transportation dispatch.”The driver, Irving Johnson, shared an apology for the incident on Wednesday. I didn’t think about the fact that I had kids who got off the bus and this wasn’t their stop.

Persons: Irving Johnson, ” Caitlyn, Caitlyn, Caitlyn’s, Ashley Stark, KUSA, Rich Cosgrove, “ Regrettably, “, ”, Cosgrove Organizations: Clear Sky Elementary School, Douglas County School District, NBC, Auburn, Weather, district's, NBC News, Castle Rock Police Department Locations: Colorado, Castle Rock, Denver, East Wolfensberger, Rock, “

In the U.S. Senate, incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was re-elected, while fellow incumbents Sens. If Rubio is confirmed to serve as Secretary of State, the number of Latinos in the Senate will go down to six. Forty Latino incumbents running for re-election in the House won while four lost their seats, according to NALEO's count. But now Evans will be making history as the state's first Latino Republican elected to a full term in Congress, according to NALEO. Latino Rep. Greg Lopez, R-Colo., won a special election in June filling the remainder of former Rep. Ken Buck’s term following his resignation in March.

Persons: Ruben Gallego, Bernie Moreno, Sen, Ted Cruz, Sens, Alex Padilla, Catherine Cortez Masto, Ben Ray Luján, Marco Rubio, Gallego, Kari Lake, Kyrsten Sinema, Moreno, Sherrod Brown, Donald Trump, Rubio, Luz Rivas, Gil Cisneros, Tony Cardenas, Grace Flores Napolitano, ” Arturo Vargas, NALEO, Nellie Pou, Bill Pascrell, Billy Prempeh, Pou, Gabe Evans, Yadira Caraveo, Caraveo, Evans, Greg Lopez, Ken Buck’s, Lopez, Emily Randall, Sam Liccardo Organizations: National Association of Latino, Republicans, U.S . Senate, Democrats, Democratic, Cleveland, Republican, Senate, State, House, Congressional District, Democrat, Congressional, Representatives, U.S . House, Latina, San Jose Locations: Ohio, New Jersey, Washington , Colorado, California, Arizona and Ohio, Texas, Colombian, Rivas, D, U.S, Congress, Colorado, Denver, Washington’s, Northern California

It is compact, with an e-ink display that can easily handle bright light and, the best part, is the stellar battery life. The Amazon Kindle can last up to 6 weeks, while the Kindle Paperwhite can last up to 12 weeks. Both the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are now at their lowest prices ever. You can pick up the Kindle for $84, which means you get a 23% discount, the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Its incredible 12-week battery life, 16GB storage capacity and size and design make it a must-have for avid readers.

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☆ Conor McGregor sexually assaulted woman in 2018, civil court jury in Ireland finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland. He was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment. The woman’s lawyer said she never pretended to be a saint and had gone out looking for a good time that ended up turning into a nightmare. “How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings.”McGregor’s lawyer told jurors they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter. “I’m not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch.”The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life.

Persons: Conor McGregor “, McGregor, John Gordon, “ He’s, ” Gordon, “, ”, Remy Farrell, “ I’m, Farrell, ” McGregor Organizations: Court, Police, Sunday Locations: Dublin, Ireland, Las Vegas

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said Friday that he doesn't plan to rejoin Congress after he withdrew his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations. "I'm still going to be in the fight, but it's going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress," Gaetz said in an interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. "I’m going to be doing whatever he asks of me, as I always have. The Department of Justice had also been investigating Gaetz on sex trafficking allegations, but chose not to pursue charges against him.

Persons: Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's, I'm, Gaetz, Charlie Kirk, “, I’ve, President Trump, ” Gaetz, Trump that’s, Kirk, Kevin McCarthy Organizations: WASHINGTON, Congress, 119th, United States Congress, NBC, Florida Republican, Gaetz, of Justice, Trump, U.S . House, House Republican Conference Locations: Northwest Florida, Florida

☆ University of Texas System announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The University of Texas System announced Wednesday it will expand its free tuition program for lower-income families to include all families making $100,000 or less a year. The free tuition for undergraduate students will begin in the fall of 2025 and will cover tuition and fees. “The combination of these actions today will ensure that average student debt at UT academic institutions continues to decline. UT System Chancellor James B. Milliken said in a statement: “Across UT institutions, enrollment is growing, and student debt is declining, indicating success in both access and affordability. Further, families with an income below $100,000 will have tuition as well as housing, dining fees and allowances for books and personal expenses covered.

Persons: James B, Milliken, ”, Sally Kornbluth, Don’t Organizations: University of Texas System, Regents, UT, UT Austin, Texas, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Locations: U.S

☆ 21+ Best Secret Santa and White Elephant Gifts for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Is A Contributing Editor At Nbc Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

Love them or hate them, Secret Santa and White Elephant gift exchanges are a popular holiday tradition. Below, find some of the best gifts for Secret Santa or White Elephant parties. SKIP AHEAD The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024We rounded up gift ideas based on our previous coverage and NBC Select recommendations to help you find the right gift for your white elephant and Secret Santa gift exchanges. The bag is also slightly padded to provide protectionSometimes the best White Elephant or Secret Santa gifts are the things you may not buy for yourself, but that are super fun to own.

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☆ 'Wicked' tallies $19 million in previews, as 'Gladiator II' team-up heads for $200 million opening weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Sarah Whitten | Whitten Is A Social Media Writer For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

The box office this weekend will be painted pink and green, with a splash of red. Universal’s “Wicked” and Paramount’s “Gladiator II” arrive ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and are expected to tally more than $200 million in combined ticket sales this weekend. Whatever it hauls in for the weekend, “Wicked” should debut as the highest-opening Broadway adaptation in cinematic history. Meanwhile, “Gladiator II” tallied $6.5 million from Thursday previews and is expected to add between $60 million and $80 million to the domestic weekend tally. Cinemark has a “Gladiator II” popcorn bucket shaped like the Colosseum and a gladiator helmet that fits over its drink cups to hold popcorn.

Persons: Paramount’s, ”, Shawn Robbins, “, Paul Dergarabedian, “ It’s, ” Robbins, Greg Marcus, Marcus Theatres, Marcus, ” Marcus, NBCUniversal Organizations: Fandango, Amazon, Hollywood, Rotten, Comscore, Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels, Resorts, Comcast, CNBC Locations: U.S, Canada, ”, Comscore, NBCUniversal

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