Mattel Is Considering Barbie Sequel as It Plans More Hollywood Franchises
Mattel Inc., the manufacturer of the iconic Barbie doll, is seeing opportunities for a sequel of the doll’s
1970-01-01 08:00
Where barbershops are a community hub, he's filling them with books to help young boys find excitement in reading
Former teacher Alvin Irby created Barbershop Books, a nationwide literacy program that turns barbers into ambassadors in its mission to encourage thousands of boys to read for fun.
1970-01-01 08:00
4 Cardinals post-deadline extension candidates not named Jack Flaherty
With the rumor mill churning and the likelihood that Cardinals' pitchers Jack Flaherty and Jordan Montgomery will be traded before the August 1 deadline, it will be interesting to see who could be considered for a contract extension.Flaherty and Mongomery are two St. Louis Cardinals who wil...
1970-01-01 08:00
China's housing minister urges efforts to strengthen property recovery
BEIJING China needs more effective implementation measures such as lower home mortgage rates and down payment ratios for
1970-01-01 08:00
Taylor Swift fans 'Shake It Off,' causing record-breaking seismic activity during Seattle shows
Taylor Swift fans are in their record-breaking era.
1970-01-01 08:00
As cyclists ride across Iowa, they are seeing craft breweries driving small-town tourism
There are hundreds of breweries represented on the jerseys of the thousands of cyclists on RAGBRAI, the annual bike ride across Iowa
1970-01-01 08:00
Foreign bank lending to Australian offices hits record as local banks retreat
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY Foreign bank lending to Australian office real estate hit a record high in the
1970-01-01 08:00
U.S. supports UN Security Council action to de-escalate Niger situation
UNITED NATIONS The United States supports the United Nations Security Council's taking action to de-escalate the situation in
1970-01-01 08:00
15 Fun Facts About ‘Trading Places’
The 1983 hit comedy ‘Trading Places’ turned 40 this year. Discover more fun facts about the John Landis-directed classic that helped turn stars Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd into household names.
1970-01-01 08:00
Explainer-What is at stake for the United States in Niger?
By Daphne Psaledakis and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON Soldiers in Niger declared a military coup on Wednesday, overthrowing President
1970-01-01 08:00
'Kokomo City' gives a searing look into lives of Black trans sex workers
Director D. Smith couldn't be happier about her new documentary, "Kokomo City," being compared to 1990's "Paris Is Burning."
1970-01-01 08:00
The Curious Link Between 'Oppenheimer,' The Terminator, and a Forgotten '80s Sting Tune
For years, Sting’s 1985 anti-war song “Russians” seemed to be something of an afterthought. But it made a lasting impression on two future filmmakers and a pair of summer blockbusters released more than 30 years apart.
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