‘Garfield,’ ‘Furiosa’ repeat atop box office charts as slow summer grinds on
The North American movie theaters had a quiet weekend with Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” and Warner Bros.’ “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” maintaining their dominance. “The Garfield Movie” earned $14 million in ticket sales, securing the top spot, while “Furiosa” and “IF” were in a tight race for the third place, both earning around $10.8 million, according to the studio estimates on Sunday. Disney/20th Century Studios’ “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” took fourth place with $8.8 million, followed by Universal’s “The Fall Guy” in fifth place with $4.2 million. The 2024 box office is down nearly 24% from the previous year.
Makhachev defeats Poirier by submission at UFC 302 to defend lightweight title
Islam Makhachev successfully defended his lightweight title by submitting Dustin Poirier in the fifth round at UFC 302. With this victory, Makhachev extended his winning streak to 14 fights, the third-longest in UFC history. Despite facing a crowd that was against him, Makhachev improved his record to 26-1 and hinted at a possible move to a higher weight class for a new challenge. With this win, he showcased why he is considered the pound-for-pound best in UFC, defending his title for the third time. Poirier fell short in his third attempt at the undisputed title.
Live Nation discloses data breach at Ticketmaster subsidiary
Live Nation is currently investigating a data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary, a major player in live event ticketing in the United States. According to a regulatory filing on Friday, Live Nation revealed that on May 27, a criminal threat actor offered to sell Ticketmaster data on the dark web. Reports suggest that a hacking group called ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach and was seeking $500,000 for the data, which includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and some credit card details of Ticketmaster customers.
Oregon coastline shut down for mussel harvesting due to shellfish poisoning
Authorities in Oregon have taken the unprecedented step of closing the entire coastline to mussel harvesting following an outbreak of shellfish poisoning. Parts of the Oregon coast have also been closed for harvesting of razor clams, bay clams, and oysters. The Oregon Health Authority reported at least 20 cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning, urging individuals who have consumed Oregon shellfish since May 13 to complete a survey to aid in identifying the cause of the outbreak and the number of people affected. High toxin levels were first detected in shellfish along the coast approximately two weeks ago.
Chinese spacecraft lands on the moon’s far side for rock collection in space rivalry with US
A Chinese spacecraft successfully touched down on the moon’s far side to collect rocks as part of the country’s growing space rivalry with the US. This mission marks the sixth in the Chang’e moon exploration program and the second aimed at retrieving samples from the moon. China’s space program is engaged in a rivalry with the US, Japan, India, and others as they expand their space exploration efforts. China has already launched its own space station into orbit and regularly sends crews to it.
Boeing’s first astronaut flight postponed last minute in latest setback
Last-minute computer issues led to the cancellation of Boeing’s first astronaut flight launch attempt. Two NASA astronauts were prepared for liftoff in the company’s Starliner capsule when the countdown was halted due to the technical trouble. Mission managers are considering rescheduling the launch as early as Wednesday. If not launched this week, the next opportunity would be in mid-June to address the technical issues. NASA is seeking an alternative to SpaceX for crewed missions, as SpaceX has been conducting astronaut flights since 2020.
Skier Jay Riccomini finds success on and off the slopes after coming out as transgender
Jay Riccomini, a rising star in slopestyle skiing, has not only excelled in his sport but also achieved a personal victory by publicly embracing his identity as a gay transgender man. Riccomini, who finished third overall in last season’s World Cup slopestyle standings, is now considered an Olympic hopeful for 2026. He revealed his identity in a 2021 Instagram post after keeping it a secret for years. In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Riccomini discussed his journey to self-acceptance and success.
Downtown Atlanta water service disrupted, prompting closures and boil water notice
Corroded water pipes bursting in downtown and Midtown Atlanta led to disruptions in the city’s water service, forcing numerous businesses and attractions to close. Atlanta officials are working to restore water service after problems arose on Friday, issuing a boil water advisory for a large area of metro Atlanta and requesting reduced water usage to rebuild system pressure. Water mains intersecting in downtown caused water issues at hospitals, jails, and local shelters, with popular attractions like the Georgia Aquarium remaining closed.
Triple-A catcher struck by backswing released from hospital
Catcher Payton Henry of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons has been discharged from the hospital after being hit by a batter’s backswing during a game. Henry, who was struck in the head by the backswing, expressed optimism about his recovery on social media. The game was halted after the injury, as medical staff attended to him on the field. Henry’s quick release from the hospital is a positive sign for his recovery.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter files petition to remove father’s name
Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, a daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed a petition to legally remove “Pitt” from her name, opting for Shiloh Nouvel Jolie instead. This petition was submitted on Shiloh’s 18th birthday, making her the first of the siblings to seek a legal name change. While Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt in 2016, the details of the divorce are still pending finalization.
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