new York CNN — “Barbie” answered the question of billions with a resounding “yes”. Barely three weeks after its release, the blockbuster by writer-director Greta Gerwig has grossed a staggering $1.03 billion at the global box office, according to official estimates by Warner Bros. This makes Gerwig the first director with a billion-dollar film. As … Read more
CNN — It’s the tale of two movies and one box office success: “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” maintained their incredible momentum into their second weekends. “Barbie” featured multiple roles this weekend, with “Barbie” impressing with a domestic gross of $93 million and “Barbie” grossing around $122 million overseas, making it the #1 release worldwide was. For … Read more
new York CNN — Budding homeowners are finding the housing market to be pretty grim of late. With mortgage rates at record highs, expensive insurance, and a limited choice of expensive homes, many are staying—whether they want to or not. But the desolate The prospect could be a boon for Ikea, a budget furniture seller … Read more
new York CNN — A UPS strike by 185,000 workers 25 years ago brought the logistics giant’s operations to a standstill. The 15-day strike severely curtailed package delivery, overwhelmed the US Postal Service and FedEx, and hurt businesses across the United States. Now more than 340,000 UPS workers, represented by the Teamsters union, are threatening … Read more