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☆ ‘It Ends With Us,’ a Romance Based on a Best Seller, Soars at the Box Office
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Nicole Sperling | More About Nicole Sperling | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Colleen Hoover’s book “It Ends With Us” has been a fixture on the best-seller list for years. And now, the movie adaptation has become a smash at the box office. The $25 million film from Sony Pictures is on track to earn at least $45 million in the United States and Canada, box office analysts say. Starring Blake Lively, the romance is based on Ms. Hoover’s most popular book — one that was initially released in 2016 but reappeared on the best-seller list in the midst of the pandemic in 2021 and has since spent some 140 weeks there. Buoyed by TikTok, the book, about a complicated love triangle with undertones of domestic violence, has sold 8 million copies and found fans worldwide.

Persons: Colleen Hoover’s, Blake Lively, TikTok, “ Barbie ”, Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, ”, Justin Baldoni Organizations: Sony Pictures, Sony Locations: United States, Canada

Stars from Hollywood's golden age are being reborn through celebrity estate AI voice cloning deals, a sign of how some of the "Wild West" concerns about unauthorized AI impersonation are being addressed by new business models. Safeguards include active moderation of content, accountability enforceable with bans, and special provisions for safeguarding the impact of AI voice on the 2024 election. Among the current generation of actors, there remains significant anxiety surrounding the use of AI in generating voice content. Voice actors for video games have raised concerns, and last year's film and television strike had significant roots in anxieties over the use of AI. AI voice licensing could alleviate workload for voice actors, he added, without supplanting them, as they "intercede in the process by focusing on offering correction or enhancement to ineffable aspects such as intonation, warmth, and emphasis, which still present challenges."

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☆ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Is Rated R, but It’s Not for Grown-Ups - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Freddie Deboer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

By the end of this weekend, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the latest film from Disney’s recently beleaguered Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, will likely have surpassed $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales. This success would seem to be a win for audiences that want both big franchise movies and adult content. “Deadpool & Wolverine” is certainly not for kids. At its core, this new made-for-adults film is still just another big-budget franchise movie based on empty nostalgia and catering to childishness, if not children. (Or, perhaps, the same tastes that your child currently has, given the size of the adult “Bluey” audience.)

Persons: “ Deadpool, Deadpool, ”, Ryan Reynolds, shouldn’t, I’m, We’ve Organizations: Marvel Cinematic

☆ Israel's urban warfare tactics in Gaza offer lessons for NATO armies
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Urban warfare in Gaza has revealed a painful truth for NATO: Many of its armies are ill-prepared for fighting in crowded cities. There is good reason for concern: urban warfare has become a fixture of warfare on a rapidly urbanizing planet, from Fallujah in 2003 to Bakhmut in 2023. Israeli troops and their vehicles have faced challenges operating in sections of Gaza that the Israeli Air Force shattered. The biggest lesson of Gaza is the importance of firepower in urban warfare, according to RUSI. Related storiesFirepower played a decisive role "in determining initiative during the fighting in Gaza," RUSI said.

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☆ Disney showcases sequels at D23 as Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan present ‘Freakier Friday’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Megan Thomas | Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

That was the obvious crowd sentiment at the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase on Friday, where the company previewed its upcoming lineup of film and streaming comfort content. D23, for those unfamiliar with the biennial pilgrimage of Disney fans to Anaheim, California, is part cosplay convention, part promotional pep fest. It was as if Disney, borrowing a line from Russell Crowe in “Gladiator,” asked, “Are you not entertained?”Hard not to be. Walt Disney Studios and AnimationAuli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson appear at the Disney Entertainment Showcase on August 9. He previewed “Dream Productions,” an “Inside Out” spinoff series, set in Riley’s mind in a time period between the two films, due to release on Disney+ next year.

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Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel-turned-film adaptation “It Ends With Us” is stirring controversy ahead of its opening weekend, with online sleuths speculating over alleged behind-the-scenes drama between cast members. Baldoni optioned the film in 2019 with Wayfarer Studios, and later signed on to direct and star in it. Representatives for Baldoni, Lively and Hoover did not immediately respond to requests for comment. “The iconic rooftop scene, my husband actually wrote it,” Lively told E! When asked about whether he'd be interested in directing a sequel, Baldoni told "Entertainment Tonight," “I think that there are better people for that one."

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☆ Deadpool: Cover art showing Marvel hero’s first appearance could sell for record $7.5 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —As Deadpool breaks records at the box office with “Deadpool & Wolverine,” cover art depicting the of superhero’s first ever comic book appearance could sell for a record $7.5 million. Designed by writer and artist Rob Liefeld in 1991, it would become the most valuable comic book cover art ever sold if it fetches its asking price, according to Heritage Auctions, which is handling the sale. Deadpool became one of Marvel's most popular comic book characters. A poster of Deadpool hangs at the David H. Koch Theater during the premiere of "Deadpool and Wolverine" in New York City on July 23. The owner acquired it almost 20 years ago, after Liefed had sold it, but refused any offers to sell.

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☆ How Taylor Swift and Blake Lively helped 'Deadpool and Wolverine' editor land the job of a lifetime
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Shane Reid's journey to co-editing the smash-hit "Deadpool and Wolverine" started, of all places, with Taylor Swift. "Blake sold me through and convinced Ryan and [Director] Shawn [Levy] I was someone they should bring on." In an Instagram story following the release of "Deadpool and Wolverine", Reynolds credited Lively for encouraging him to give Reid a chance. "My wife directed a music video and fell in love with her editor @sreid2," he wrote. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

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☆ Blake Lively says she feels 'guilty' for working instead of spending time with family
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Blake Lively says she feels guilty whenever she has to choose between work and family commitments. A 2015 Pew Research study showed that working dads experience mom guilt too. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! During the interview, Lively said she was grateful for the bond she had with Slate because they shared many similar experiences as working mothers. "We love our work and we take it very, very seriously, and we work very, very, very hard, and we completely immerse ourselves in our work," Lively said.

Persons: Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, —, Jenny Slate, Lively Organizations: Pew, Service, Entertainment, Business

☆ Henry Cavill spoke for the first time about being in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' by appearing to take a swipe at the poor CGI in 'Justice League'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Henry Cavill posted a photo of his "Deadpool & Wolverine" cameo on Instagram. He appeared to make a joke about shaving his mustache off, referencing the poor CGI in "Justice League." Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementHenry Cavill spoke about his cameo in "Deadpool & Wolverine" for the first time, and appeared to joke about the poor CGI used to smooth out his face in "Justice League." "Deadpool & Wolverine" movie brings Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as he tries to save his world from being wiped out by the Time Variance Authority.

Persons: Henry Cavill, —, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman Organizations: Marvel, Justice, Service, Business

☆ Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Democratic running mate
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Tim Walz as her Democratic running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Vice President Harris is showing us the politics of what's possible. "Governor Tim Walz is an exceptionally strong addition to the ticket who will help Kamala move our country forward," Shapiro said. Within minutes of formally announcing Walz as Harris' running mate, the campaign went live with a webpage titled "Meet Governor Tim Walz" to help voters get acquainted with the new name on the Democratic ticket. Tim Walz greets Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Saint Paul, Minnesota, March 14, 2024.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Tim, Harris, " Walz, Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen, Mark Kelly, Andy Beshear, Joe Biden, Andrew Caballero, Reynolds, Shapiro, Kamala, Walz, Minnesota's, Minnesota Tim Walz, Jim Watson, Trump, Donald Trump, Sen, JD Vance, Ohio, The Trump, Karoline Leavitt, Nancy Pelosi, Joe, Walz's, Stephen Maturen Organizations: Gov, Democratic, Kentucky Gov, NBC News, Minnesota, Afp, Getty, Harris, NPR, Marist, White, Republican, America Democrat, Army National Guard, Minnesota Gov, Paul International Airport, U.S . House, Trump Locations: Philadelphia, Minnesota, Arizona, Northfield , Minnesota, Washington , DC, Walz California, America, West Point , Nebraska, Butte , Nebraska, Minneapolis, St, Saint Paul , Minnesota

☆ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ reign again with massive second weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

“Deadpool & Wolverine” is dominating the charts again after earning $28.3 million on Friday. Rivals are putting the Disney release at a 55% drop though, demonstrating that “Deadpool & Wolverine” has immense appeal beyond Marvel diehards. “Deadpool & Wolverine” looks to blast past that figure in only in its second weekend and there’s no real signs of slowing down after that. Universal also has another top five slot with “Despicable Me 4,” still drawing a crowd in its fifth weekend of release. Total domestic gross surpassed $300 million earlier this week — one of only three titles this year to notch that milestone.

Persons: Marvel Jesus, “ Deadpool, ”, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Deadpool, Marvel, “, Josh Hartnett, he’s, “ Harold, Zachary Levi Organizations: Disney, Warner Bros, Universal Locations: “ Kingdom

☆ U.S. men out of Olympic soccer competition after 4-0 defeat to Morocco
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Jeff Rueter | Greg O'Keeffe | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

This was a day to forget for the United States men’s soccer team. As seen from the graphic below, Morocco dominated the game in key statistical metrics, ending the United States’ hopes of a medal. Thus concludes the United States men’s two-tournament summer. Tanner Tessmann was at the heart of most of the United States’ positive passages. It won’t inspire many hearts and minds, but the United States did exactly that in the first half against Morocco — save for one ill-advised wag of Harriel’s leg.

Persons: Soufiane Rahimi, Ilias Akhomach, Hakimi, Mehdi Maouhoub, United States ’, Jeff Rueter, Greg O’Keeffe, Bryan Reynolds, Ricardo Pepi, Malik Tillman, Gio Reyna, Yunus Musah, Marko Mitrovic, Duncan McGuire, Walker Zimmerman, Miles Robinson, Zimmerman, Alex Gottschalk, McGuire, Griffin Yow, Mitrovic, Djordje Mihailovic, Gianluca Busio, Jack McGlynn didn’t, Maximilian Dietz, Tanner Tessmann, Patrick Schulte, Kevin Paredes, Tim Weah, Nathan Harriel …, Harriel, Paul Ellis, Rahimi, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Morocco’s, Morocco —, Marc Atkins, Paredes, Brad Smith, Bilal El Khannous, Greg O’Keeffe Rahimi’s, isn’t, Al, plaudit, Tarik Sektioui’s, John Todd Organizations: United, soccer, Copa America, Olympics, PSV Eindhoven, New, Philadelphia Union, Getty, Real Betis, Guinea, Morocco, Wolfsburg, Paredes ruffled, U.S, Asian Champions League, UAE Locations: United States, Morocco, Parc, States, New Zealand, Guinea, France, Ukraine, U.S, Al Ain, American

☆ Biden administration proposes new rule banning airlines from charging parents extra fees to have their kids seated next to them
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Pete Muntean | Samantha Waldenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Airlines would no longer be allowed to charge parents extra fees for their kids to be seated next to them under a new rule proposed by the Biden administration. White House officials say their “fee-free family seating” proposal could potentially save parents up to $200 per round trip flight. Today’s ban on family seating fees could save a family of four as much as $200 per round trip. “We’ll cap service fees on tickets to concerts and sporting events and make companies disclose all fees upfront. And we’ll prohibit airlines from charging up to $50 roundtrip for families just to sit together,” Biden said in 2023.

Persons: Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Buttigieg, Lael Brainard, “, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Kevin McCarthy, Andrew Caballero, Reynolds, ” Biden Organizations: CNN — Airlines, White, National Economic, Chamber, U.S, Capitol, Getty, “, Frontier, JetBlue, Department of Transportation’s, Airlines, America Locations: Washington ,, AFP, Alaska, American

☆ Jamie Lee Curtis issues mea culpa for calling the Marvel Cinematic Universe ‘bad’: ‘I will do better’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jamie Lee Curtis is walking back criticism she aimed at the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) during a recent panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Without hesitation, Curtis replied, “Bad,” to the audible and shocked guffaws of others in the room. Curtis’ one-word joke is, in fact, not the first time that she has commented in a less-than-laudatory way about Marvel. She later told People that she “felt like stirring up a little friendly competition,” but added that she would be open to appearing in a Marvel film. What am I going to do, say no?”Marvel itself is actually a fan of self-depricating humor.

Persons: Jamie Lee Curtis, “, ”, Kevin Feige, ” Curtis, Curtis, guffaws, Curtis ’, Instagram, Strange, ” Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, you’re Organizations: CNN, Marvel, San Diego Comic, Marvel Studios, MTV

☆ Here's everything you need to know about Friday's big jobs report
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The U.S. labor market may have cooled some in July, as a gradual slowdown in the economy and Hurricane Beryl are expected to have taken some of the steam out of hiring. Still, even if the Labor Department's nonfarm payrolls report for July, to be released Friday at 8:30 a.m. "You're seeing just modest on-the-margin weakness in the labor market that [isn't likely to] spiral out of control into a negative feedback loop." Citigroup projects an even lower number — 150,000 on payrolls and a tick higher in the unemployment rate to 4.2%. Should the unemployment rate keep climbing, it could raise fears that the so-called Sahm Rule is in danger of being triggered.

Persons: Hurricane Beryl, nonfarm, Mike Reynolds, Dow Jones, Goldman Sachs, Beryl Organizations: Amerant, Hurricane, Labor, Federal, department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, Citigroup Locations: Florida, Sunrise , Florida, The U.S, department's, Texas, Houston

☆ Ryan Reynolds' longtime personal trainer shared 5 simple pieces of advice he gives clients to boost their longevity
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"You're going to move better, you're going to feel better, you're going to build confidence," Saladino said. AdvertisementMuscle loss with age is known as sarcopenia, but strength training and eating a high-protein diet can help prevent this, he said. Prioritize sleepYou often hear people saying getting up early in the morning requires discipline, but Saladino thinks going to bed early requires more. AdvertisementThe three macronutrients that make up all foods are protein, carbs, and fat, but Saladino thinks we should pay as much attention to fiber too. Get your steps inWalking is another underutilized key to health and longevity, Saladino said, and he encourages people to do it as much as possible.

Persons: —, Ryan Reynolds, Don Saladino, Saladino, they've, it's, we're Organizations: Service, Business, American College of Cardiology, Communications Biology

☆ We almost had a secret Deadpool Christmas movie — and it was going to be marketed as a deliberately bad buddy cop movie to avoid leaks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Reynolds revealed on an episode of "Hot Ones" that he had once planned to promote an intentionally bad-sounding movie called "Alpha Cop" as a ruse. As Reynolds pointed out on "Hot Ones," marketing a fake movie would help with leaks of what was being cooked up for the next Deadpool movie. "Ryan's idea was, the $100-plus million that studios spend on marketing a big Marvel movie, fuck that, let's do 'Alpha Cop,'" Wernick said. There was even an 'Alpha Cop' poster made. "Deadpool & Wolverine" is in theaters now.

Persons: —, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Ryan, Reese, Wernick, Fox, Marvel, Cable Organizations: Service, Marvel, Business, Force, Alpha, Fox, Disney Locations: Wade

☆ Sorry to break it to you, but Ryan Reynolds isn't doing the full 'Bye Bye Bye' dance in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Deadpool & Wolverine" opens with a fight sequence set to *NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye." "If it looks like the person who's dancing doesn't have arthritis, that's him," Reynolds said of Pauley. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Deadpool & Wolverine." "Deadpool & Wolverine," the third installment of the "Deadpool" franchise, costars Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine.

Persons: Nick Pauley, who's, that's, Reynolds, Pauley, —, Ryan Reynolds, costars Reynolds, Wade Wilson, Deadpool, Hugh Jackman, Logan Organizations: Service, TVA, Business Locations: North Dakota

☆ Here's everything you need to know about the Fed decision coming Wednesday
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Market pricing currently indicates an absolute certainty that the Fed will approve its first reduction in more than four years — when it meets Sept. 17-18. They don't want investors to start pricing in a rate cut coming in September and there's literally nothing else that could possibly happen," he said. "Opening the door for that rate cut is probably the most appropriate thing for them at this point," Reynolds added. Expectations for easingGlenmede expects that starting in September, the Fed could cut at each of the three remaining meetings. The Fed will not provide an update on its quarterly summary of economic projections at this meeting.

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☆ Marvel reclaims its mojo with ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and the return of Robert Downey Jr.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“Deadpool & Wolverine” clawed through initial analyst expectations, delivering a monster $211 million jolt to the domestic box office. The film’s massive success pushed Marvel past the $30 billion mark at the global office, making it the highest-grossing franchise of all-time. Meanwhile, the box office success coincided with the Disney-owned studio making buzzy announcements at Comic-Con. And, in a stunning announcement, Robert Downey Jr. emerged onstage as Marvel unveiled the one-time “Iron Man” actor as the franchise’s next big supervillain, Doctor Doom. But what happens when Marvel doesn’t have the Russo Brothers and Downey Jr. to lean on?

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☆ With 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' Ryan Reynolds could finally end Marvel's superhero slump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Deadpool & Wolverine," costarring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, is the only MCU film hitting theaters this year. AdvertisementWhile it might seem risky for the studio conglomerate to put all its eggs into one R-rated basket, Reynolds' Deadpool franchise — and Reynolds himself — are uniquely positioned to revitalize the genre. The 'Deadpool' franchise has been consistently lucrativeRyan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Ryan Reynolds' business acumen has helped Deadpool thriveRyan Reynolds has turned the Deadpool character into a shrewd marketing play. His good friend Taylor Swift even wrote a gushing post on her Instagram Stories about "Deadpool & Wolverine" with a link to buy tickets.

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☆ How bombing Gaza to rubble created headaches and a tough fight for invading Israeli tanks and troops
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The IDF launched a devastating and widespread bombing campaign of Gaza immediately following Hamas' October 7 massacre in Israel, during which some 1,200 people were killed. Palestinians cycle past destroyed buildings leveled as a result of Israeli bombardment in northern Gaza in July 2024. One of the issues that arose was that Israeli tank drivers had a hard time figuring out the depth of a crater left by an explosion while using night vision. To make matters worse, the IDF has suffered from tank shortages during its monthlong campaign in Gaza. The destruction in Gaza also turned the battlespace into an "irregular, congested, and complex visual environment," the RUSI conflict analysts said.

Persons: —, OMAR AL, Jack Watling, Nick Reynolds, rubblization, Ohad Organizations: Service, Israel Defense Forces, Royal United Services Institute, Business, IDF, Hamas, Getty, REUTERS Former US, rubblization Locations: Gaza, Israel, AFP, Israeli

☆ 'Deadpool & Wolverine' had the biggest opening weekend ever for an R-rated movie. Here are the other titles that make up the top 15 earners.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

These are the top 15 biggest domestic opening weekends ever for R-rated movies. "Deadpool & Wolverine" earned $211 million its opening weekend, surpassing the debut of the original "Deadpool." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "Deadpool & Wolverine" joined the previous two movies in Ryan Reynolds' superhero franchise on the list of the biggest R-rated movie debuts ever. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds Organizations: Office, Service, Marvel, Business

☆ Sinead O’Connor Died of Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, Death Report Says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Amelia Nierenberg | More About Amelia Nierenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Sinead O’Connor, the Irish singer who shot to fame in the 1990s and was known for her activism, died at age 56 last July of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma, according to her death certificate. In January, a coroner in London said that Ms. O’Connor had died of “natural causes” but did not provide details. The police said at the time of Ms. O’Connor’s death that it was “not being treated as suspicious.”Ms. O’Connor’s death certificate, which was registered last week, filled in some gaps. The singer died of “exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma together with low-grade lower respiratory-tract infection,” the report said. It was submitted by John Reynolds, Ms. O’Connor’s first husband.

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