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☆ ‘Venom 3’ slinks to $51 million, lowest opening weekend of comic book trilogy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

1 at the box office, but the comic book film fell significantly short of expectations. After much bigger launches, the first “Venom” powered to $856 million worldwide while “Let There Be Carnage” surpassed $500 million worldwide. The follow-up to 2019’s billion-dollar hit “Joker” has turned into a box office disaster with $57.8 million domestically and $201.1 million globally. The R-rated sequel to 2022’s “Smile,” which topped the box office last weekend, has generated $40.7 million in North America and $83 million worldwide to date. The well-reviewed family film has endured at the box office with minimal week to week drops, amassing $111 million domestically and $232 million worldwide so far.

Persons: “, Tom Hardy, ”, Venom, Kelly Marcel, Hardy, Eddie Brock, Jeff Bock, ’, Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Dwayne “, ” Johnson, “ Moana, David A, Gross, Ralph Fiennes, Edward Berger, Audiences, Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or Organizations: Marvel, Sony, Yankees, Dodgers, Rotten, Entertainment Research, Warner Bros, Catholic, Universal, DreamWorks, Cannes Locations: New York City, Los Angeles, North America, CinemaScore, Russian

☆ Dwyane Wade’s new statue goes viral after Miami Heat unveiling and more from around the NBA on Sunday
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Dwyane Wade’s status as a Miami Heat legend was further cemented on Sunday as the franchise unveiled an eight-foot statue of the three-time NBA champion. The 42-year-old played 16 seasons in the NBA and was selected as an All-Star 13 times before retiring in 2019. One comment on an Instagram video of the unveiling said that the statue better resembled Laurence Fishburne as ’Morpheus’ from the movie ‘The Matrix’ than Wade. Fans criticized the likeness of the statue although Wade himself didn't seem too bothered and was relishing the moment. Tyrese Haliburton led the way for the Pacers with 22 points but still looks a long way off last season’s form.

Persons: Wade, “, ” Wade, Cristiano Ronaldo, Laurence Fishburne, Morpheus ’, Will Manso, didn't, Michael Laughlin, ”, we’re, Miami’s, Steph Curry, Curry, Steve Kerr, “ He’s, ” Kerr, ” Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Nic Coury, James Harden, Ivica Zubac, Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Haliburton, Maxey, Philly, Joel Embiid, Paul George Organizations: CNN, Dwyane, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, NBA, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Madeira Airport, Twitter, Heat, Detroit Pistons, Warriors, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, AP, Clippers, Sixers, Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers, Pacers, Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder Locations: Wade

☆ Buehler, Dodgers one win away from World Series title after stifling Yankees: Takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Fabian Ardaya | Tyler Kepner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

They applied more pressure early in Game 3, and now they’re a victory away from winning the World Series. Except when the fastball is playing like it did in the World Series on Monday night. In the first inning, Buehler started Judge with a fastball over the middle that he was late on. New York’s bats go silent once againThe Yankees’ offense has scored seven runs through the first three games of the World Series. The Yankees’ inability to hit the ball over the fence like the Dodgers have so far is one of the reasons they’re down 3-0 in the World Series.

Persons: Fabian Ardaya, Tyler Kepner, Chris Kirschner, Brendan Kuty, Freddie Freeman, Walker, —, Aaron Judge, Francisco Lindor, Tommy John, Buehler, Eno, Judge, Luis Rojas, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Volpe’s, Teoscar, Stanton, wouldn’t, He’s, Anthony Rizzo, Jose Trevino, Alex Verdugo, They’re, Rojas, Hernández, Fangraphs, Daniel Hudson, Chris Taylor, Freeman, Carlos Rodón, Clarke Schmidt, Kirk Gibson, Barry Bonds, Hank Bauer, Freeman —, Atlanta —, George Springer’s, Schmidt, Aaron Boone, Volpe, Verdugo, he’s, Gleyber Torres, Walker Buehler, Robert Gauthier Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Dodgers, Yankees, National League, Mets, Atlanta, Yankees Ten, Los Angeles Times, Getty Locations: Bronx

☆ Rihanna's Fenty Beauty is about to release a $250 makeup kit in collab with one of Netflix's biggest animated hits
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Fenty Beauty is releasing a collaboration with Netflix's hit animated series "Arcane." "Fenty Beauty x Arcane: The Legends Vault" is schedule for release on November 2 and is priced at $250. AdvertisementRihanna's Fenty Beauty is making a big bet on nerdworld, collaborating with Netflix's "Arcane" for its new "Fenty Beauty x Arcane: The Legends Vault" collection. According to Fenty Beauty's website, the collaboration vault is meant to showcase how "glam + animation collide." Representatives for Netflix, Riot Games, and Fenty Beauty didn't respond to requests for comment from Business Insider, sent outside business hours.

Persons: Netflix's, —, Fenty, Mel, Riche, I've, Arcane, Priscilla Ono, Ono, Kiahna Manker, Roblox, Rihanna, Lush, It's, Vox, greenlighting Organizations: Service, Riot, League of, Products, Games, Netflix, of, Korean, Adidas, London's O2 Arena, BiliBili, Video, Riot Games, Business Locations: Paris, Wembley

☆ Dwyane Wade’s new statue has people talking. Here’s a look at six other sports statues that went viral
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The Miami Heat revealed a statue of franchise legend and basketball Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade on Sunday, with the design of the statue immediately going viral and drawing some unwanted comparisons. The statue’s design – which depicts Johnson in various stages of pitching motion – is certainly unique. While the champion does get to take home some silverware, they also receive the distinction of seeing their likeness transformed into a terracotta statue. Andy Murray poses alongside his terracotta sculpture. Mohamed SalahQuestionable statues of soccer superstars seem to be somewhat of a theme.

Persons: Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, “, ” Wade, Wade, Michael Laughlin, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, António Costa, Ronaldo, Armando Franca, Niall Quinn, John Arne Riise, Emmanuel Santos, Jesus, ” Santos, “ Cristiano, ” Walter Johnson, of Famer Walter Johnson, Johnson, Johnson’s, Henry Thomas, Walter Johnson's, Win McNamee, ”, Andy Murray, Matthew Stockman, Diego Maradona, – Maradona, Maradona, Diego Maradona's, Rupak De Chowdhuri, Mohamed Salah, Mohamed Salah's, Sharm El Sheikh, Mai Abdel Allah, Egypt’s, ” David Beckham David Beckham’s, Beckham, David Beckham's, Anna Webber Organizations: CNN, Miami Heat, Hall of Famer, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Portuguese, Globo Sports, of Famer, Washington Nationals, Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins, Shanghai Masters, Army, Diego Maradona Soccer, Napoli, Sky Sports, Reuters, Getty, Major League Soccer, Los Angeles Galaxy Locations: Madeira , Portugal, Portuguese, Republic of, Madeira, Kolkata, India, Liverpool, Egypt, Sharm El, AFP, Ahram, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City

We've put together everything you need to know about where to watch Love Island Australia, including free streaming options. Arriving on the heels of this summer's new seasons of Love Island USA and Love Island UK, Love Island Australia returns for what the show is billing as the spiciest season ever. Where to watch Love Island Australia in AustraliaLove Island Australia streams on 9Now in Australia. Where to watch Love Island Australia in New ZealandLove Island Australia is available through TVNZ in New Zealand. Where to watch Love Island Australia in the USLove Island Australia streams on Hulu in the US.

Persons: We've, Sophie Monk, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Love, Australia, New Zealand Love, TVNZ, Hulu, Love Island Locations: Australia, Australia Love, 9Now, New Zealand, New Zealanders, Love Island Australia

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Spotify Walmart, Nio, Broadcom Roblox & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Morgan Stanley initiates FrontView REIT as overweight Morgan Stanley said the commercial real estate investment trust company is well positioned. " Morgan Stanley downgrades Global Foundries to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said it sees rising competition for the semis company. " Morgan Stanley upgrades Nutanix to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said the cloud computing software company is well positioned. " Morgan Stanley downgrades Ciena to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said it sees a more balanced risk/reward for the networking and systems software company. Wedbush adds Roblox to the best ideas list The firm said it sees robust revenue growth ahead.

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☆ GOP’s aggressive legal election strategy has more than 130 cases
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Tierney Sneed | Devan Cole | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Democrats had warned the new rules around certification could allow local election officials to delay or altogether decline to certify the election results as they searched for purported fraud or irregularities. Key GOP state officials, including Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, had also opposed the new rules. Republican state officials have launched an emergency appeal in Virginia, while Trump has attempted to play up the ruling for political gain. A Republican lawsuit led to a settlement with Detroit election officials that affirmed that there would be at least one GOP poll watcher in each precinct. But in Wisconsin, a judge rejected a lawsuit there to force election officials to hire more GOP poll workers in Racine.

Persons: —, it’s, Donald Trump’s, they’re, Leah Tulin, Brennan, ” Tulin, ”, Republicans ’ “, Claire Zunk, Jocelyn Benson, Kamala Harris, Brad Raffensperger, Joe Biden’s, Trump Organizations: CNN, Republican, GOP, Republicans, Brennan Center for Justice, New York, Republican National Committee, CNN Republicans, Pennsylvania Supreme, Michigan Republicans, Democrat, Trump, Board, Department, Nevada GOP, America, Policy Institute, Democratic, RNC, House, of North, of North Carolina Chapel Hill Locations: In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Mississippi, Georgia, Arizona, Arizona , Georgia, Michigan, Alabama, Virginia, Detroit, Wisconsin, Racine, Pennsylvania , Michigan, North Carolina, of North Carolina, Nebraska

☆ Meet the billionaires battling it out in the 2024 World Series
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Dodgers and Yankees will face off in the MLB 2024 World Series. AdvertisementWhen the Dodgers and Yankees take the field to battle it out for the 120th World Series championship, the players won't be the only ones with trophies on the line. The financier is worth $6 billion, according to Forbes. Now, the team is owned by George's kids, Hank Steinbrenner, Jessica Steinbrenner, Hal Steinbrenner, and Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal. Related storiesThe bulk of the Steinbrenners' fortune is tied up in the Yankees, which is MLB's most valuable franchise, worth $7.93 billion, according to Sportico.

Persons: Mark Walter, Steinbrenner, —, Walter, Magic Johnson, Stan Kasten, I'm, Johnson, George Steinbrenner, Hank Steinbrenner, Jessica Steinbrenner, Hal Steinbrenner, Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, Forbes, I've, Marc Lasry, Sportico, Banks, Goldman Sachs, Ivo Voynov Organizations: Dodgers, Yankees, Sports, Service, Guggenheim Partners, Forbes, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles, MLB, Los Angeles Times, CBS, franchise's YES, Major League Soccer's New, Major League Soccer's New York City FC, Legends Hospitality, Italian soccer, AC Milan, Professional, Yankee, Milwaukee Bucks, Citi Private Bank Locations: Major League Soccer's New York, Italian

☆ James Cameron says the reality of artificial general intelligence is 'scarier' than the fiction of it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementJames Cameron, the writer and director of "The Terminator," is wary of artificial general intelligence, the still theoretical version of AI that can reason as well as humans. Related storiesCameron said that while he's "bullish on AI," he's "not so keen on AGI because AGI will just be a mirror of us." "Since there is no shortage of evil in the human world, and certainly no agreement of even what good is, what could possibly go wrong?" The Future with Bill Gates," Cameron told the Microsoft cofounder that it's getting harder to write science fiction as AI progresses. Cameron also told Gates he's concerned people are putting more faith in machines and less into their sense of purpose.

Persons: James Cameron, —, Cameron, AGI, Arnold Schwarzenegger, he's, Joe Maher, Bill Gates, Gates, Gates he's Organizations: Service, US Defense Department, Robotics, Getty, Netflix, Microsoft

Sarah Danser, a frequent competitor on the popular "Naked and Afraid" reality TV franchise, died this week after a car crash in Hawaii, police said. Danser, a passenger in the vehicle that lost control, was hospitalized and listed in critical condition. The driver of the car Danser was in was not wearing a seat belt and is in serious condition. Danser's "Naked and Afraid" costar Melissa Lauren paid tribute to Danser in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Danser was on Season 8 (2017) and Season 11 (2020) of "Naked And Afraid" as well as Season 4 (2018, all-star edition), Season 6 (2020) and Season 7 (2021) of "Naked And Afraid XL."

Persons: Sarah Danser, Melissa Lauren, Sarah, Lauren, Danser Organizations: Honolulu, NBC News, Hawaii News, Hawaii Locations: Hawaii, Kahala, Castle Rock , Colorado, Kewalo

She had gone to lunch five days earlier with her fiancé at their local McDonald’s in North Platte, Nebraska. A McDonald’s spokesperson said Wednesday that slivered onions served on the Quarter Pounders were likely to have been responsible for the outbreak. On Thursday, the company said one of its suppliers, Taylor Farms, had provided slivered onions to locations associated with the outbreak. “When you go to a restaurant, you are trusting that the restaurant did everything they could do to make you safe, but in this case, McDonald’s breached that trust,” Simon said. McDonald’s has paused the distribution of slivered onions in the affected areas and temporarily removed the Quarter Pounder from affected restaurants.

Persons: Clarissa DeBock, “, ”, DeBock, ” DeBock, McDonald’s, Taylor, Ron Simon, Simon, he’s, ” Simon, Joe Erlinger, NBC’s, ” Darin Detwiler, ” Detwiler, Kai, didn’t Organizations: for Disease Control, Prevention, NBC, Associates, McDonald’s, Northeastern University Locations: North Platte , Nebraska, Colorado, McDonald’s USA

☆ Eva Longoria reportedly rescued 'John Wick' with $6 million investment: 'The best money I've ever spent'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

"John Wick" might never have gone on to become a billion-dollar-grossing film franchise if not for the financial intervention of Eva Longoria, the original film's directors revealed this week. "We were less than a week out and we lost almost $6 million on a gap financing," Stahelski told the publication. "We had all put in everything, including Keanu. And we were still short. So we were shut down."

Persons: John Wick, Eva Longoria, Chad Stahelski, David Leitch —, Leitch, —, Keanu Reeves, Stahelski, Keanu Organizations: Business, CAA

☆ Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks cruise past Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Luka Dončić and Klay Thompson combined impressively in only their first game together to lead the Dallas Mavericks over the San Antonio Spurs 120-106 in the latest edition of the I-35 Rivalry. French phenom Victor Wembanyama had a tough night for the Spurs, scoring just 17 points while shooting a paltry 27.8% from the floor. On his San Antonio debut, veteran point guard Chris Paul had just three points but provided eight assists and seven rebounds. Thunder record statement win over the NuggetsShai Gilgeous-Alexander Chet Holmgren led the Thunder to an impressive win. Thursday night’s full scoresAway @ home (winners in bold)San Antonio Spurs 109-120 Dallas MavericksBoston Celtics 122-102 Washington WizardsOklahoma City Thunder 102-87 Denver NuggetsMinnesota Timberwolves 117-115 Sacramento Kings

Persons: CNN — Luka Dončić, Klay Thompson, Dončić, Thompson, ” Dončić, Dončić’s, Irving, Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul, Brown, John McDonnell, Jaylen Brown, Jason Tatum, Tatum, –, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington –, Jordan Poole, Jonas Valančiūnas, Nuggets Shai Gilgeous, Alexander Chet Holmgren, Ron Chenoy, Reuters Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Holmgren, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook, ”, De’Anthony Melton Organizations: CNN —, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Slovenian, NBA, Dallas, Golden State Warriors, ESPN, “, Spurs, San Antonio, Celtics, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Wizards, Washington, Nuggets, Thunder, USA, Sports, Reuters, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Warriors, Golden State, Dallas Mavericks Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings Locations: Portland

☆ Hope is dangerous in D.C., but Jayden Daniels has the Commanders believing
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Zak Keefer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +20 min

Ashburn, Va. — His alarm buzzes at 4:45 a.m. each morning, but most days Jayden Daniels doesn’t need it. GO DEEPER Jayden Daniels' growth with VR simulation has Commanders embracing mind gamesTerry McLaurin knew after his first practice. Seven games into his career, Jayden Daniels leads the NFL in completion percentage (75.6) and ranks sixth in passer rating (107.0). “Throwing a football for somebody like Jayden Daniels is a very natural thing. They all wanted to know if Jayden Daniels was ready to be a pro.

Persons: Jayden Daniels, He’s, Gibbs Dr, ” Adam Peters, Daniels, Peters, ’, ” Daniels, ” Peters, didn’t, ”, Bobby Wagner, Tyler Biadasz, Terry McLaurin, Daniels hadn’t, hadn’t, McLaurin, Jayden, I’ve, Frankie Luvu, Dan Snyder, “, Zach Ertz, that’s, Paul Walker, Jurgensen, Michael Vick, something’s, Joe Gibbs, … ” Walker, Rob Abelman, Gibbs, Snyder, Abelman, Jared, doesn’t, Daniels ’, Hope, Ryan Porter, Jay Daniels, he’d, Porter, ” Jay, Jay, ” he’d, “ Dad, ” Jayden, “ I’m, Jay wouldn’t, “ You’re, ” They’d, Joe Montana, “ It’s, Jayden —, Patrick Smith, ‘, “ What’s, ” Porter, He’d, Scott Winters, grandpa, It’d, Herm Edwards, ” Sherman Wilson texted, Wilson, ” Wilson, Bundini Brown, Wilson texted, you’re, Joe Sloan, LSU’s, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, wouldn’t, texted Wilson, “ They’ll, Washington QB Michael Penix Jr, I’m, Rich Graessle, Caleb Williams, Dan Quinn, ” Wilson texted, “ We’re, it’s, “ We’ve, ” McLaurin, ” Kliff, Washington’s, —, Marcus Mariota, Mariota, ” Sloan, Nothing’s, “ he’s, Cooper Neill Organizations: LSU, NFL, Hall of Fame, “, Washington, Philadelphia Eagles, Panthers, Eagles, RFK, Super Bowl, Carolina, NFC, YMCA, ”, Iowa State, Pop Warner, San Bernardino YMCA, The Cowboys, Cajon, Arizona State, Getty, NCAA, Tigers, Washington QB, QB, Gators, Heisman, Alabama, Bears, NFL evaluators Locations: Ashburn, Va, Washington, Philadelphia, San Bernardino Mountains, Iowa, San Bernardino, Cajon, COVID, Tempe, wasn’t, Baton Rouge, Alabama, New York City, ” Kliff Kingsbury

PITTSBURGH — Inside Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Gov. “The Steelers are largely a cultural identity for the whole region,” said state Rep. Nick Pisciottano, a Democrat from Allegheny County. “I mean, Brown is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ [second] all-time leading receiver. “Former Pittsburgh Steelers are split on the Presidential election,” Ryan Clark, an ESPN personality and former Steelers safety, posted on X. For Pisciottano, the difference between Trump’s and Harris’ Steelers backers is that Harris’ have much more substantial ties to Pittsburgh and the region than Trump’s do.

Persons: Tim Walz, Will Allen, ”, Antonio Brown, Allen, deriding Walz, Donald Trump, ” Brown, Trump, Kamala Harris, Brown, Harris, Walz, Bell, Nick Pisciottano, Joe Greene, Jerome Bettis, Franco Harris, Mel Blount, Le'Veon Bell, Jim Watson, Mike Wallace, Jack Lambert, couldn’t, —, ” Allen, “, Tim ”, “ Trump, MAGA Memecoin, Sen, JD Vance, Donald Trump Jr, Alex Bruesewitz, ” Bruesewitz, It’s, he’s, Bruesewitz, Maxx Crosby, Lawrence Taylor, He’s, ” Ryan Clark, Troy Polamalu, Clark, ” Dave McCormick, ” Gregg Paladina, Josh Shapiro, Antonio Brown’s, ” Dok Harris, Franco Harris ’, they’re, Lynn Swann, Dan Rooney, Barack Obama, Rooney, … Organizations: PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Gov, Steelers, “, Super, Trump, Democrat, New York Jets, Democratic National Committee, Getty, Fame, ’ Steelers, ”, Daily, Pittsburgh Steelers ’, Kodak, NFL, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants, Steeler, “ Former Pittsburgh Steelers, ESPN, GOP, NBC News, Democratic Gov, Trump Steelers, Harris ’ Steelers, Pittsburgh Locations: Latrobe , Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Latrobe , Pa, AFP, Latrobe, R, Ohio, Acrisure, Trump, Florida, “, New Castle , Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Ireland

☆ The New York Liberty celebrated its first-ever championship and record-breaking WNBA season
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx to become first-time WNBA champions. AdvertisementThe New York Liberty celebrated its WNBA championship victory with a parade through Manhattan's Financial District on Thursday in a picture-perfect conclusion to a record-shattering season. On Sunday, the Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of game five of the WNBA finals to bring home the team's first-ever championship. The Liberty broke revenue and attendance records this yearFrom the drafting of powerhouse rookies like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the 2024 WNBA season was destined to be different. Viewership was up, too, with an average of 1.19 million viewers — a 170% increase from last season — making it the most-watched WNBA regular season on ESPN in history.

Persons: —, Breanna Stewart, New York —, Ja, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, isn't Organizations: New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, Service, York Liberty, Manhattan's Financial, Liberty, New York, Associated Press, Sports, ESPN, Nielsen Locations: Lower Manhattan, New, York, Sportico

☆ How the Dodgers went from Brooklyn’s darling to Los Angeles’ colossus
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

There was a time, though, when any Yankees player on his way to face the Dodgers could have walked. O’Malley could not fathom that the Brooklyn Dodgers would move to Queens, so instead he set about moving the team to Los Angeles. Brooklyn Dodgers officials and employees pose in front of the club's plane at La Guardia in New York, before taking off for Los Angeles on October 23, 1957. Speaking to the New York Times in 2007, the Dodgers’ ex-general manager Buzzie Bavasi remembered that the franchise’s front office held a vote on whether to move. Six months later, the Los Angeles Dodgers played their first ever game, beating the San Francisco Giants 6-5 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Persons: Gleyber Torres, Long, Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw, Fernando Valenzuela, Charles Byrne, Byrne, Joseph Doyle, Ferdinand “ Gus ” Abell, George Washington, Bob Caruthers, Dave Orr, Dave Foutz, American Association –, – Byrne, Louis, ‘, Willard Mullin, “, ”, Emmett, Willie ”, Joe Hutcheson, Sam Leslie, Dan Taylor, Johnny Frederick, Walter Beck, Jackie Robinson, –, Walter O’Malley, Robert Moses, WNBA’s New York Liberty –, Moses, O’Malley, Buzzie Bavasi, Horace Stoneham, Shohei, Megan Briggs, Aaron Judge, Pee Wee Reese, Joe DiMaggio Organizations: CNN, New York Yankees, Yankees, Dodgers, New York Clipper, Brooklyn Dodgers, Big spenders Baseball, Grays, Base Ball Association, Camden Merritts, American Association, National League, Cleveland Blues, The New York Times, ”, New York Mets, Louis Browns, Brooklyn, NL, Trolley Dodgers, Ebbets Field, Barclays Center –, NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, WNBA’s New York Liberty, Los Angeles . Brooklyn Dodgers, La Guardia, Braves, New York Times, New York Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, WNBA, The Dodgers, Miami Marlins, MLB Locations: Brooklyn, Washington, Long, Atlantic, Flatbush, Queens, Los Angeles, La, New York, Boston, Milwaukee, San Francisco

“It’s incredible,” Payton II told NBC News. One might be Payton II, the son of longtime Seattle SuperSonics star Gary Payton, a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. Golden State faced Los Angeles twice in the preseason, and Payton II made sure to go over to the younger James pregame to offer a few words of advice. Rarely do players with those statistics get drafted by an NBA team, but the Lakers took Bronny in the second round with the 55th overall pick. That idea of feeling undeserving is something Payton II experienced growing up.

Persons: Gary Payton II, Bronny James, —, — LeBron James, ” Payton, “, Payton II, Gary Payton, James, LeBron James wasn’t, Payton, Larry Nance Jr, Nance Jr, ”, don’t, Jett Howard, Juwan Howard, ” Howard, It’s, Martin, Star Kenyon Martin, Bronny, ” Martin, I’m, LeBron, Hey, ’ ” Nance Jr, Anthony Davis, JJ Redick, won’t Organizations: ANGELES, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, NBC News, Seattle SuperSonics, Golden State, Los Angeles, Sierra Canyon High School, USC, Trojans, NBA, Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, ” Orlando Magic, ” 76ers, K.J, G League, Warriors Locations: Las Vegas, Sierra, Southern California, Los Angeles

PHILADELPHIA — For 30 years, the Rev. Alyn E. Waller has led his flock at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, the city’s largest Black congregation. But on Saturday, the good pastor led another kind of assembly: 100 Black men, mostly clad in leather, astride a pack of snarling motorcycles. “Here we are in Philly, 100 fellas on bikes in the city and the police are helping us, not chasing us,” Waller said, a chorus of hogs, trikes and slingshots rising around him. “We’ve got Black Bikers Vote, Black Men Vote and then just people who care about democracy getting together on a beautiful day to ride bikes through some of the areas in Philadelphia that need to be reminded to exercise their franchise,” Waller said.

Persons: Alyn E, Waller, ” Waller, “, ”, Harley, Davidson, “ We’ve Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Baptist Church, Black Locations: Philly, Black, Philadelphia

☆ Former Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who inspired 'Fernandomania,' dead at 63
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

LOS ANGELES — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in 1981, has died. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela at Dodger Stadium, in Los Angeles, circa 1981. George Rose / Getty Images fileHis performances created the delirium known as “Fernandomania” among Dodgers fans. Nicknamed “El Toro” by the fans, Valenzuela had an unorthodox and memorable pitching motion that included looking skyward at the apex of each windup. The Dodgers named Valenzuela as part of the “Legends of Dodger Baseball” in 2019 and inducted him into the team’s Ring of Honor in 2023.

Persons: Fernando Valenzuela, phenom, “ Fernandomania ”, NL Cy Young, Rob Manfred, Valenzuela, Rushmore, ” Stan Kasten, “, ” Manfred, Fernando, ”, Jerry Reuss, Cy Young, George Rose, “ Fernando ”, Valenzuela’s, Vin Scully, “ El Toro, Bobby Castillo, Mike Scioscia, Mike Brito, Quintana Roo, Fernando Jr, Ricky, Linda, Maria Organizations: ANGELES, Los Angeles Dodgers, NL Cy, Dodgers, New York Yankees, Baseball, Dodger, Baseball Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball, MLB, Houston Astros, St, Louis Cardinals, of Fame, California Angels, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Mexican Central League, California League, Sports Illustrated, White, NL, Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame, Mexican League, Dodger Baseball ”, Tigres, Chicago White Sox Locations: Mexican, Los Angeles, Cooperstown, Mexico, Etchohuaquila, Sonora, U.S, Spanish, Valenzuela

☆ Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa practices for first time since suffering another concussion
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering another concussion in the game against the Buffalo Bills last month. Dolphins’ star wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, was very excited, saying having Tagovailoa back almost made him cry. “Just having him in the lineup, having him call the plays, having him direct the offense, just hearing his voice. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was asked before practice Wednesday why Tagovailoa was placed on the reserve/Injured list if the quarterback said he was symptom-free. “During this stretch where he hasn’t been on the field, he’s in a more powerful place with the team,” McDaniel said.

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☆ I started an e-commerce business with $5,000 up front after writing about financially independent Amazon sellers. Here's how I doubled my budget.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Inspired by successful e-commerce entrepreneurs, I decided to try my hand at selling on Amazon. I set a budget of $5,000, enough to launch something basic and an amount I was comfortable losing. These conversations got me thinking: Is starting a profitable Amazon business … simple? We'd been toying with the idea of starting an e-commerce business since the spring of 2023, when I mentioned one of the Amazon stories I was working on. Double the founders would mean not only double the budget but double the skillset and the network.

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☆ McDonald's that hosted Trump gets influx of one-star reviews, forcing Yelp to disable comments
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Cj Haddad | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump works behind the counter during a visit to McDonalds in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, U.S. October 20, 2024. Yelp temporarily disabled new reviews on the Feasterville, Pennsylvania McDonald's that former President Trump visited on Sunday, following an influx of unusual comments describing the former President's criminal convictions, demeanor and customer service skills with mostly one-star reviews. The comments varied in content, jest and vulgarity, with some criticizing the franchise owner for hosting the Trump campaign. One five-star review from Monday said, "The best McDonalds I've ever been to in 47 years. More than 145 reviews had already been posted before Yelp paused commenting using its Unusual Activity alert yesterday.

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☆ Tom Holland has reportedly been cast in Christopher Nolan's next movie. Fans hope it will help him launch a career outside Marvel.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Tom Holland will star in Christopher Nolan's next movie, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Monday. They hope starring in one of Nolan's films could boost Holland's career. AdvertisementTom Holland has reportedly been cast in Christopher Nolan's next movie, which fans hope will help him launch a career outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe. — ViewerAnon (@ViewerAnon) October 21, 2024Y’all can’t say anything about Tom Holland’s career now. He’s going to star in a Christopher Nolan movie, lead future Avengers movies including his own as Spider-Man.

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