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“Toy Story 5,” “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Spider-Man Brand New Day.”Disney | Universal Pictures | SonyBillion-dollar films are back in Hollywood.The theatrical industry welcomed its fourth billion-dollar film of 2026 this week as Sony and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” surpassed the coveted benchmark. It joins the three-comma ranks alongside Universal’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” Lionsgate’s “Michael” and Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5.” The group should soon be joined by Universal’s “The Odyssey,” which has tallied $912 million globally through Sunday and is set to play in theaters through at least mid-September.Box office analysts expect Warner…

Corie Henson, MrBeast’s studio head, is leaving after just under a year.The former NBCUniversal unscripted EVP was among a batch of hires with big media pedigrees, reflecting the company’s ambitions to become a Disney-style entertainment colossus.”Being surrounded by people who care so deeply about making great content has completely changed the way I think about YouTube and storytelling, and I’m incredibly grateful for how generous everyone has been along the way,” Henson wrote in a Slack message that was shared internally by Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold. “After a year away from my family and home, though, I know it’s…

During a recent visit to New York, my boyfriend and I struck up a conversation with a bartender at our hotel. Upon mentioning where we were visiting from, we were met with a jovial “Wow, you two live in Puerto Rico? What’s life like in paradise?”It’s a sentiment that I’ve heard frequently over the past few years.My boyfriend (a Puerto Rican native from Bayamón) and I met a few years ago while I was visiting the island for a wedding, and after a bout of long-distance dating, I moved from Massachusetts to Puerto Rico in September 2024 to take the…

The buy vs. rent pendulum is always swinging, but some cities cater better to those already set on renting.WalletHub analyzed 182 markets based on two factors: rental market & affordability, and quality of life. Every city was graded on a 100-point scale using 21 metrics, like the share of renters and the job market.The Midwest and Sun Belt have been duking it out for the title of best region to live in in recent years, but one Sun Belt state west of the Mississippi River made the biggest splash on WalletHub’s list: Arizona.On the whole, the state of Arizona hasn’t…

Flutter shares faltered Wednesday after the company slashed its full-year U.S. profit guidance by 22% and announced the departure of CEO Peter Jackson at the end of the quarter. The current CEO of Flutter’s international business, Dan Taylor, will take the reins, effective Oct. 1. The company reported earnings per share of 49 cents for its second quarter, falling below Wall Street expectations of 60 cents per share, according to LSEG. Revenue narrowly beat analysts’ estimates, at $4.33 billion versus the $4.26 billion expected by LSEG. For its full-year, Flutter now expects adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization…

Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, attends a hearing with the House Select Subcommittee on January 6th in January 2026 in Washington, D.C. Heather Diehl/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Heather Diehl/Getty Images A federal judge has reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against the founder of the far-right Oath Keepers group and several other key members, after the Justice Department backed away from the landmark prosecution. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta had sentenced Stewart Rhodes to 18 years in prison, calling him “an ongoing threat and peril to this country.” Juries convicted Rhodes and five…

Steven B. Tanger, Executive Chair, Tanger, at the NYSE, May 10, 2023.Source: NYSETanger CEO Stephen Yalof said the store operator saw traffic increase in June and July due to international and domestic tourism tied to the World Cup.”We knew when you get these new visitors that come for a huge magnet event like World Cup, you’ve got one opportunity to introduce them to your brand, and then hopefully they become a great ambassador for the brand if they have a great experience,” Yalof told CNBC on Wednesday.The company, which has shopping centers in eight of the 11 host cities for…

A Salad and Go restaurant in Phoenix, Az.Source: Google EarthSalad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing all existing locations on Wednesday.The company said in a statement to CNBC that it sought bankruptcy protection due to prior strategic growth challenges, weakening consumer demand and higher costs.Diner fears around eating lettuce due to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak only worsened its issues. The water-borne parasite has sickened at least 10,000 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two people have died have died as a result of the outbreak, the Michigan Health Department said on…

People gather at the Magic Kingdom theme park before the “Festival of Fantasy” parade at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022. Octavio Jones | ReutersDisney parks are defying a slump in international travel to the U.S., posting record quarterly revenue for the company’s experiences division on Wednesday.The experiences segment, which includes Disney’s theme parks, cruise line, resorts and consumer products, reported nearly $10 billion in revenue for the fiscal third quarter, a 10% jump from the same quarter a year prior and a quarterly record. The division has seen record revenue for six consecutive quarters.The division…

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro congratulated employees after a strong quarter — and outlined his plans for Disney+ and AI.”Our performance reflects the strength of our businesses, the enduring power of our stories and brands, and, most importantly, the extraordinary work you do every day,” D’Amaro said in a memo viewed by Business Insider.D’Amaro shared his vision for Disney+ with staffers, which involves building a “super app” that he hopes will eventually include games and merchandise.”Beyond our films and series, Disney+ will continue to evolve, bringing together games, merchandise, and other experiences, while offering increased personalization, exclusivity, and benefits for subscribers,” D’Amaro…