With Hurricane Ian intensifying and preparing to slice through the state of Florida, theme parks had no choice but to lock their turnstiles for the safety of their guests and employees. Disney (NYSE: DIS) is closing all of its Florida theme parks on Wednesday and Thursday. Nearby competitors SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE: SEAS) and Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal are also shuttering their gated attractions for both days.
Yahoo readers were asked for their views on plans to ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2009.
The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine within days if Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill. Moving fast is critical, CIA Director Bill Burns said Thursday, warning that without additional aid from the U.S., Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year. Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said, “We would like very much to be able to rush the security assistance in the volumes we think they need to be able to be successful.”
Recorded live, this pandemic-era collaboration covering songs on death and loss by Depeche Mode, Mercury Rev, Suede and more occasionally transcends its source material
Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its “Polen Focus Growth Strategy” first quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here. The US stock market started 2024 optimistically. In the first quarter, the fund returned 8.29% (gross) and 8.09% (net) compared to 11.41% for the Russell 1000 Growth Index and […]
Amazon has renewed the hit show for a second season.
The Suddenly Susan star proved she is one proud mum as she celebrated her youngest daughter's birthday on Instagram. "My baby girl is 18. I love being your mom and seeing the wonderful woman you're growing into.. Happy golden birthday, Grier! I love you!" Shields posted a nostalgic montage of photos of herself with her daughter spanning the years. The star shares Grier, along with older daughter Rowan, 20, with her husband, film director and producer Chris Henchy. Shields wed Henchy in 2001 and the pair welcomed Grier Hammond Henchy on 18 April 2006.
Forward Seth Jarvis received annual Josef Vasicek Award for his cooperation with the media this season.
Collin Chandler is Kentucky’s first player in the Mark Pope era, but he hasn’t played basketball in two years. Will he be ready for the 2024-25 season?
Kansas City Friends of Chamber Music to find ‘Spark of Genius’ in next concert.
Futures initially tumbled overnight, but slashed losses as Israel's attack on Iran seemed limited. The market power trend is about to end. Netflix gave weak guidance.
In a flurry of late activity on Thursday, full jury chosen in ex-president’s historic criminal trial. One alternate was also chosen, leaving five more needed on Friday to complete the set
A number of EFL clubs have criticised the abolition of replays.
Locke first joined the Evening Standard in 1992 and served a total of 11 editors
In the seemingly ever-desperate competition between public bodies to demonstrate how “equality” is at the forefront of their priorities, the Welsh Labour administration appears to have got itself into some bother.
The USA star makes Lyon tick as the French giant look to reclaim their spot as the Queens of Europe after last year’s disappointment
The FA on Thursday announced a host of changes to the world’s oldest cup competition
Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were still flooded on Thursday in the aftermath of Tuesday's deluge. Many reported leaks at their homes, while footage circulated on social media showed malls with water pouring from roofs. A highway through Dubai was reduced to a single lane in one direction, bringing traffic to a standstill, while the main road that connects Dubai with Abu Dhabi was closed in the Abu Dhabi direction.
Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who chaired the meeting of ministers of industrialized countries, said the agenda of the three-day meeting was changed on Friday to address the latest developments. Early Friday, Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones.
Disney+, Max and Mubi are among the new participants of Cannes Film Market’s Streamers Forum, a series of conferences discussing the evolution of the streaming landscape. Clément Schwebig, Warner Bros. Discovery’s president of Western Europe and Africa, and Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel will deliver exclusive keynotes at the event. Schwebig will make his debut on …
The trio are aiming to break three records with their venture when they set off from Peru, South America, in April 2025.
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