Universal theme park in Florida plans to open new DreamWorks land with Shrek, Trolls
The Universal Orlando Resort theme park in Florida plans to open a new land next year based on characters from DreamWorks Animation
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New York City agrees to pay more than $13 million over police tactics used at George Floyd demonstrations
New York City has agreed to pay more than $13 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses the city's police department of using unlawful tactics against protesters following the death of George Floyd, according to a proposed settlement filed in a Manhattan federal court Wednesday.
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Special counsel continues to schedule witness interviews even as he moves closer to another possible Trump indictment
As anticipation builds for former President Donald Trump to be indicted for the third time this year, investigators in the special counsel's election interference probe are expected to speak with additional witnesses over the next several weeks, including at least one former Trump attorney.
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Chinese hackers breached US ambassador to China's email account
China-based hackers breached the email account of US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns as part of a recent targeted intelligence-gathering campaign, three US officials familiar with the matter told CNN.
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Tupac Shakur Murder: Police took items from home of witness to shooting, warrant shows
Property records show the target of a search warrant tied to the investigation into Tupac Shakur's death belongs to the wife of a self-proclaimed witness to the rapper's shooting.
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Viral women's soccer ad uses doctored footage to prove a point
One French company is using visual effects editing to promote the Women's World Cup, putting out a now-viral video showing the French men's soccer team playing at their best — until it is revealed that the footage is actually of the French women's team.
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AMC Theaters scraps plans to charge more for good seats
AMC Theaters said Thursday it is ending its "Sightline" tiered seat-pricing pilot, which it began earlier this year, in which moviegoers who sat up by the front of the theater directly next to the screen paid less for a ticket compared to those who chose more desirable seats in the middle of the theater.
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San Diego Comic-Con moves ahead without its usual star power
The time has come for the comic book-loving, cosplay-clad San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) attendees to flock to sunny southern California for the 2023 convention -- but this year is looking just a tad different.
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Misconceptions About the Ice Age
In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd thaws out a few myths about the ice age, from the idea that Earth was once frozen solid to what actually caused the mammoths’ extinction.
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US Army secretary emphasizes that service is 'not going to lower our standards' despite recruiting challenges
The US Army Secretary emphasized Thursday that the service is "not going to lower our standards" despite ongoing challenges with recruiting.
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Teens are using social media to diagnose themselves with ADHD, autism and more. Parents are alarmed
Some people browse TikTok and Instagram for recipes, memes and colorful takes on the news. Erin Coleman says her 14-year-old daughter uses these apps to search for videos about mental health diagnoses.
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Florida rulings ease concerns about drag performers at Pride parades, drag queen story hours
Librarians in Florida who feared fines for hosting drag queen story hours, and Pride parade organizers who worried about citations for including drag performers, can breathe easier now
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