Just three weeks ago, tracking services pegged the movie for a $70 million debut, which would still have been down a fair amount from ‘Joker’s’ record-breaking $96.2 million launch in 2019.
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As affordable housing disappears, states scramble to shore up the losses
While Americans continue to struggle under high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in the next five years.
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Mimis Plessas, a mild-mannered giant of modern Greek music, dies at 99
He was a constant presence on Greek television, his mild manner and singalong melodies endearing him to generations.
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Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at 63
Christopher Ciccone was a multihyphenate artist, dancer and designer.
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Israel intensifies bombardment of Gaza and southern Lebanon ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary
Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a mosque in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 19 people
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Helene death toll rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
It was still unclear how many people were unaccounted for or missing, and the toll could rise even higher.
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Hancock County sheriff’s deputy shoots, injures man who allegedly threatened to burn down house
The suspect’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, the sheriff’s office said in a news release Sunday.
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Milton reaches hurricane strength, could intensify before hitting Florida midweek
While forecast models vary widely, the most likely path suggests Milton could make landfall Wednesday in the Tampa Bay area.
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Man kills wife and daughter in Bath, police say
Michael Bailey, 66, fatally shot his wife and daughter on Sunday morning, according to police. A shelter-in-place order was issued before the suspect was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
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Hannaford makes midlevel managers eligible for overtime, but some may see pay dip
They’ll have to work 45 hours per week to earn the same salary they got for 40 as the company addresses a labor shortage.