The 10 highest-grossing movies of 2023: ‘Oppenheimer’ is No. 3

In the end, nothing could top “Barbie.” Greta Gerwig’s smash hit ended the year as the highest-grossing film of 2023, having raked in more than $1.4 billion since hitting theaters in July. It’s the first time in years that a non-sequel has topped the year-end box office. Indeed, of the 10 highest-grossing films of the … Read more

Harvard president faces new plagiarism claims as Congress widens probe

(NewsNation) — Harvard president Claudine Gay is now confronting fresh accusations of plagiarism, with Congress expanding its probe into the embattled leader.   An anonymous professor from another institution submitted more than 40 examples to Harvard University, alleging instances of plagiarism in Gay’s work, The Washington Free Beacon reported.  The complaint, received by Harvard Tuesday, not … Read more

Houthis carrying out Red Sea attacks. Who are they? – National

The Iran-aligned Houthis of Yemen are playing an escalating role in the conflict in the Middle East, attacking shipping in the Red Sea and firing drones and missiles at Israel in a campaign they say aims to support Palestinians in the Gaza war. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday announced the creation of a multinational … Read more

Melbourne family still fighting for answers over daughter’s death in Mozambique

The father of an Australian woman found dead in Mozambique says his family has been let down after a coroner was unable to rule whether her death was a homicide. Victoria’s state coroner Judge John Cain released his findings into Elly Warren’s death on Friday, more than seven years after the 20-year-old died in the … Read more

Brazil’s First Lady Rosangela da Silva Clashes With Elon Musk Over Hacked X Account

“I didn’t say it’s X’s responsibility for someone to ‘guess’ my account password.” Brazil First Lady Rosangela da Silva is locked in a feud with Elon Musk over the recent hacking of her account on the social media platform X, after he brushed off responsibility for the breach. Janja, as the wife of President Luiz … Read more

India ‘ready to look into’ alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist in the US, says Modi | India

Prime minister Narendra Modi has said India will investigate any evidence provided regarding an alleged plot to kill a Sikh separatist in the United States. The US Justice Department last month charged an Indian citizen with plotting to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader on US soil, alleging an Indian government official was also involved in … Read more

Australia news live: only 54.3% of Virgin flights and 66.3% of Qantas flights on time last month, transport minister says | Australia news

Only 64.1% of domestic flights arrived on time last month, minster says The transport minister, Catherine King, says only 54.3% of Virgin flights and 66.3% of Qantas flights arrived on time domestically in November, in “very disappointing results”. Bonza and Rex led the way for the month with on-time performances of 73.9% and 70.5% respectively, … Read more

Ex-G-Leaguer Chance Comanche allegedly confesses to slaying: Report

Breadcrumb Trail Links Crime Basketball Published Dec 20, 2023  •  3 minute read Chance Comanche, formerly a member of the Sacramento Kings organization, is charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and kidnapping in connection with the slaying of Maryana Rodgers on Dec. 5. Getty Images Article content Former NBA G-League player Chance Comanche allegedly … Read more

Jim Cramer says investors should remember the optionality of 6 of the Magnificent 7

CNBC’s Jim Cramer keyed in on the optionality of six of the companies that have become known as the “Magnificent Seven” during his Wednesday show. “The Magnificent Seven have the most optionality of any publicly traded companies in modern history,” Cramer said. “To sell any of them is to forget that they have this kind … Read more