On paper, it was the game of the weekend — a top-15 matchup between two teams led by reigning conference players of the year. In reality, it was more lopsided than most buy games. Final score: Purdue 86, Texas Tech 56. The Boilermakers led by 23 points at the half, increased that advantage to 33…
Saturday Update, Refresh for latest…: Landing higher than projected pre-launch, Universal’s Wicked: For Good is in terrific shape as it is now estimated to open at $228M worldwide through Sunday. We had $70M+ earmarked for 78 international box office markets (including previews) and are now hearing $76M is the estimate through tomorrow, which places the…
The Jim Henson Company sold its longtime studio and is auctioning Muppets memorabilia for the first time in its 70-year history.
Colombian scientists also retrieved three coins and a porcelain cup from the San José, which treasure hunters have come to call the Holy Grail of shipwrecks.
The iPhone 17 lineup, released on September 19, made up nearly 80% of Apple’s smartphone sales in China during that period.
The Haim family is on the verge of celebrating another City Section championship while playing for El Camino Real. Last season, All-City infielder Juju Haim helped the baseball team win the City Section Open Division title at Dodger Stadium. On Saturday, his sister, Talya, will try to quarterback El Camino Real’s flag football team to…
For decades, the British monarch has looked down their nose at other European monarchies. Queen Elizabeth II always saw the other European royals as lesser and compromised, forced to modernize and downsize in equal measure. King Charles seems to simply act as a continuation of his mother, refusing to actually make significant changes to how…
Victoria Beckham, formerly Posh Spice of the Spice Girls, is known for her healthy habits and discipline when it comes to wellness. Since entering the spotlight three decades ago, the fashion designer’s daily practices for peak health have evolved. While her diet remains consistent—fresh fish, vegetables, nuts, and seeds—her exercise routine and priorities have shifted…
The arrest came days before the former president was expected to be ordered to begin a 27-year prison sentence for staging a failed coup.
Nancy Shute is editor in chief of Science News Media Group. Previously, she was an editor at NPR and US News & World Report, and a contributor to National Geographic and Scientific American. She is a past president of the National Association of Science Writers.
