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‘PAW Patrol’ shows bark at box office while ‘The Creator’ and ‘Dumb Money’ disappoint

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:51 GMT

After several quiet weeks in movie theaters, four films entered wide release over the weekend. “PAW Patrol: The Might Movie” came out the top dog, with $23 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.The performances of all four films – “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie,” “Saw X,” “The Creator” and “Dumb Money” – told a familiar story at the box office. What worked? Horror and animated franchises. What didn’t? Originality and comedy.“PAW Patrol,” from Paramount Pictures and Spin Master, had timing on its side. The film, a sequel to the 2021 “PAW Patrol” movie adapted from the Nickelodeon TV series, was the first family animated movie in theaters since “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” was released in early August.The first “PAW Patrol,” released during the pandemic, debuted with $13 million while simultaneously releasing on Paramount+, and its success in both arenas was a contributing factor in leading Nickelodeon chief Brian Robbins to be named head of Par...

Ukraine stresses strong US support after new aid is dropped from stop-gap budget bill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:51 GMT

LONDON (AP) — U.S. support for Ukraine remains “unwaveringly strong” despite news that the stop-gap budget Congress passed to avert a federal government shutdown will not include new financial support for Kyiv, a Ukrainian official said Sunday.Oleg Nikolenko, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, said a shutdown could have impacted ongoing aid programs but that the temporary budget would not affect the billions of dollars of financial assistance already pledged by lawmakers in Washington.“Support for Ukraine remains unwaveringly strong both in the U.S. administration, in both parties, in the houses of the U.S. Congress and most importantly, among the American people,” Nikolenko wrote on social media.The omission of additional Ukrainian aid from the shortr-term funding bill, which aims to keep the federal government running until Nov. 17, has raised concerns for a country that relies heavily on Western support in its fight against Russia’s ongoing invasion.A little m...

At least 13 people were killed at a nightclub fire in Spain’s southeastern city of Murcia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:51 GMT

MADRID, Spain (AP) — A fire broke out in a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring several others, authorities said.The fire started around 6 a.m. in the popular Teatre nightclub and quickly tore through the venue, according to Spain’s state news agency EFE.It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.A video shared by Murcia’s fire service showed firefighters trying to control flames inside the nightclub. Police and emergency services worked to secure the interior of the club to avoid a possible collapse and were trying to locate and identify the bodies.Officials said the death toll could increase.The city council declared three days of mourning with flags flown at half-staff on public buildings throughout the region of Murcia.The Associated Press

Weekend Break: Dungeon of Doom

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:51 GMT

Check out Weekend Break with WGN's Courtney Spinelli where she visits the Dungeon of Doom haunted house in Zion. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Costco CEO comments on possible membership price hike: 'You'll see it happen'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:51 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – As ever, the chief financial officer of Costco remains vague about any plans to increase membership fees. But make no mistake: The price hikes are coming.“It’s a question of when, not if,” Costco CFO Richard Galanti said during an earnings call last week, echoing previous statements he’s made in past calls.“You know, it's a little longer this time around since June of '17, so we're six years into it,” he added, referring to the last time Costco raised fees in 2017 (up from $55 to $60 for Gold Star members, and from $110 to $120 for executive memberships). “But you'll see it happen at some point. We can’t really tell you if it’s in our plans or not.” Costco crackdown: Can people in my household still use my Costco membership? In the 15 years prior to 2017’s membership increase, Costco had raised fees every five years and seven months, on average, as Galanti himself noted in a 2022 earnings call. If that trend had held steady, another price hike would have taken effect i...

Damar Hamlin set to appear in first regular season game since cardiac arrest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:51 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is active for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, meaning he could make his regular-season debut since having a near-death experience last season.Hamlin appeared in all three preseason games for Buffalo, returning to action after going into cardiac arrest during a game in January. But the third-year player was a healthy scratch in each of the first three regular-season weeks. A game-day lineup spot opened for Hamlin when safety Jordan Poyer was ruled out with a knee injury. Taylor Rapp is expected to start in Poyer's place, while Hamlin is listed behind Rapp and Cam Lewis at safety on Buffalo's depth chart. Hamlin also could contribute on special teams. Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills Appearing in a regular-season game marks the final step in Hamlin’s bid to resume his playing career in what’s been described as the 25-year-old’s remarkable recovery after going into cardiac arrest and needing ...

iPhone too hot to handle? Apple says fix is on the way

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:51 GMT

(AP) - Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.The Cupertino, California, company said Saturday that it is working on an update to the iOS17 system that powers the iPhone 15 lineup to prevent the devices from becoming uncomfortably hot and is working with apps that are running in ways “causing them to overload the system."Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms, modified its social media app earlier this week to prevent it from heating up the device on the latest iPhone operating system.Uber and other apps such as the video game Asphalt 9 are still in the process of rolling out their updates, Apple said. It didn't specify a timeline for when its own software fix would be issued but said no safety issues should prevent iPhone 15 owners from using their devices while awaiting the update. iPhone 15 Pro and Pr...

Police investigating crash in Ballston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:51 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announced they are investigating a crash that occurred in Ballston. The incident took place on State Route 67 on Sunday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! At 3:48 a.m. on October 1, police received a call reporting a crash on State Route 67 in thearea of Hop City Road. Officers arrived to the scene of an accident involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor trailer. According to police, no serious injuries have been reported. The road was closed for a time while the area was being cleared, but was reopened to traffic by 12 p.m. The investigation of the crash remains ongoing. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Man found dead in car with gunshot wounds in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:51 GMT

Aurora officers are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Sunday morning, leaving one man dead.When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man dead in the driver’s seat of a car with multiple gunshot wounds, according to a statement from the Aurora Police Department on X.#APDAlert Officers are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early this morning in the 500 block of Potomac Street.When officers arrived, they found a deceased adult male in the drivers seat of a car with gunshot wounds.We do not have suspect information or a motive at… pic.twitter.com/4Zfc0pNiq4— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) October 1, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver man escapes Jefferson County jail by hopping delivery fence Crime and Public Safety | Teen shot and killed at Southlands Mall in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | One person killed in a crash South Parker Road in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | ...

Communities, officials react after controversial zero-bail policy takes effect in L.A. County 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:51 GMT

The new zero-bail policy takes effect in L.A. County on Saturday, but the controversial law is causing a stir amongst residents and law enforcement officials alike. The policy would allow some criminal suspects with non-violent or non-serious crimes to be cited and released when they would have previously been held on bond. A decision was made in July by the Los Angeles County Superior Court to institute the system, but less than 24 hours after the policy was made law, there was already controversy.  Video shows thieves ransacking Nike store in Southern California Court papers submitted to the L.A. County Superior Court on behalf of a dozen cities claim that the new policy is a threat to public safety. The 12 communities listed in the suit are: Arcadia Artesia Covina Downey Glendora Industry Lakewood La Verne Palmdale Santa Fe Springs Whittier Officials in those communities are looking to delay the program’s implemen...