'Barbie' makes history with $1 billion at the box office
"Barbie" has answered the billion-dollar question with a resounding "yes." Barely three weeks into its run, writer-director Greta Gerwig's blockbuster has raked in an astounding $1.03 billion at the global box office, Warner Bros. reports. This makes Gerwig the first female director with a billion-dollar movie.
2023-08-06 23:48
EV maker Lucid slashes prices of Air sedan as part of offer amid heating competition
By Abhirup Roy SAN FRANCISCO Electric vehicle maker Lucid cut prices of its Air luxury sedans by as
2023-08-06 01:18
Blockbuster heatwave helping drive summer movie box office
What are some of the most packed movie screenings at the Maya Cinemas Fresno 16 in Fresno, California, these days? "Oppenheimer?" The multiplex's dozen daily showings of "Barbie?" Actually, it's the matinees of both.
2023-08-05 22:18
Global food prices bounce following collapse of Black Sea grain deal
Global food prices ticked up last month after Russia pulled out of a deal to allow the safe passage of ships carrying grain from Ukrainian ports.
2023-08-04 21:15
How extreme heat is making your gas more expensive
This summer's historic heatwave is making life more expensive for American drivers.
2023-08-04 17:46
Hong Kong home price war could get uglier after CK Asset's new home launch, agents say
HONG KONG A new home launch this week by Hong Kong property developer CK Asset at the lowest
2023-08-04 17:23
Papa Johns' prices are driving some customers away
Consumers are pulling back on discretionary spending, and Papa Johns is taking a hit.
2023-08-04 03:55
India's recent rice ban sent people into a panic. Here's what's going on now
Last month, the Indian government announced an abrupt ban on exporting non-Basmati white rice, which includes varieties favored by South Indian communities. The move has raised fears of destabilizing rice supplies in certain parts of the world and reportedly sent some US shoppers into panic-buying mode.
2023-08-04 01:28
US services sector slows in July while prices pick up, ISM survey shows
WASHINGTON The U.S. services sector slowed in July, but businesses faced higher prices for inputs as demand continued
2023-08-03 22:16
China's July services activity expands at quicker pace - Caixin PMI
BEIJING China's services activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in July, supported by a jump in business
2023-08-03 10:15
Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars
Many top Indian actors are making fortunes by actively investing in start-ups and consumer brands.
2023-08-03 05:54
UK house prices drop by most since 2009: Nationwide
LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices fell by 3.8% in annual terms in July, the largest drop since July 2009, mortgage
2023-08-01 14:25