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'Avatar' Sequel Leads in N.America, Passes $1 Billion Globally

"Avatar: The Way of Water" took in an estimated $82.4 million this holiday weekend in North America, pushing it past a global total of $1 billion in near record time, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The four-day domestic take for the sci-fi flick brought its domestic total to $440.5…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 2, 2023

McCartney Daughter Gives Intimate Tour of Abbey Road

The daughter of pop megastar Paul McCartney has given an intimate peek into the hallowed halls of Abbey Road, the studio where he -- and many other music stars -- recorded masterpieces. Mary McCartney directed the new documentary, "If These Walls Could Sing", which gets a worldwide release on Disney+…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 1, 2023

Stellantis has plans to elevate its Italian brands in North America. Here's how

Selling low volumes of vehicles may be a counterintuitive approach for brands that have struggled to make their mark in North America, but that's the plan to elevate Stellantis NV's Italian brands here, according to their executives.

Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022

As AI Rises, Lawmakers Try to Catch Up

From "intelligent" vacuum cleaners and driverless cars to advanced techniques for diagnosing diseases, artificial intelligence has burrowed its way into every arena of modern life. Its promoters reckon it is revolutionizing human experience, but critics stress that the technology risks putting machines in charge of life-changing decisions, AFP said. Regulators…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 28, 2022

EXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal

Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022

US snow storm ‘kills 46’ as bomb cyclone devastates North America

At least 46 people have now died following a huge snowstorm that has plunged the US into a deep freeze.

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2022

'Avatar' Sequel Sails to 2nd Week Atop the Box Office

“Avatar: The Way of Water" sailed to the top of the box office in its second weekend, bringing in a strong $58 million in North America that suggests it may stay afloat into the new year and approach the massive expectations that met its release. James Cameron's digital extravaganza for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 26, 2022

Registrations Open For 2023 North America Talent Cup

Registrations for the 2023 North America Talent Cup have opened. The racing series is a solid stepping stone for young riders looking to advance their careers.

RideApart · Dec 26, 2022

Enough fentanyl seized in California in 2022 to kill all of North America twice

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Law enforcement seized a staggering 28,765 pounds of fentanyl in California this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said Friday — enough to kill the entire population of North America twice.

Tribune News Service · Dec 25, 2022

US officials: COVID, bomb cyclone won't slow Santa's travels

The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus doesn’t expect COVID-19 or the “bomb cyclone” hitting North America to affect Saint Nick’s Christmas Eve deliveries

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2022