How ‘Backrooms’ producer Peter Chernin thinks Hollywood needs to change
Franchise fatigue could drive an entertainment industry sea change as the appetite for fresh ideas grows and younger audiences make up more box office sales.
U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports
New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.
Inside the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew from
The U.S. and Iran have yet to reach a peace deal or address Iran’s nuclear ambitions, despite signals from Trump that talks are progressing.
Family offices bet on sports, from pickleball leagues to smart soccer balls
While AI startups dominate deal-making news, investment firms of the ultra-rich are still keen on sports.
Russia’s Sechin says U.S. companies benefit from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
The closures of the Strait has rattled global markets, sending oil prices to multi-year highs, stoking global inflation and undermining economic growth.
Broadway’s $1.9 billion season is the latest sign of consumers splurging on experiences
Sunday’s Tony Awards follow a record-breaking season on Broadway. The awards often lead to further ticket sales for winning shows.
Trump wants Bill Pulte to fire big chunk of national intelligence office staff: WSJ
President Trump’s comments are sure to roil members of Congress who criticized the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director.
Boeing to start 737 Max production on new assembly line July 6, CEO says
The new 737 Max final assembly line in Everett, Washington, will serve as a catalyst for increasing Max production to 52 jets per month.
Prediction market firms face growing scrutiny as Congress weighs regulation
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisc., is working on a bill to ban Congress members and their staff from certain bets on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
U.S. Senate passes $70 billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol
Nearly all of the funding would go to DHS’s ICE and Border Patrol agencies that are carrying out the Trump admin’s vigorous deportations throughout the U.S.