Rick Kern/Getty Images Entertainment “Project Hail Mary” continued its strong theatrical run in its second weekend, pulling in an estimated $54.5 million and reinforcing its status as the year’s biggest breakout hit so far, the Associated Press reported Sunday. The sci-fi film from directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, starring Ryan Gosling, slipped just 32% from its debut, a notably steady hold f...
Rick Kern/Getty Images Entertainment “Project Hail Mary” continued its strong theatrical run in its second weekend, pulling in an estimated $54.5 million and reinforcing its status as the year’s biggest breakout hit so far, the Associated Press reported Sunday. The sci-fi film from directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, starring Ryan Gosling, slipped just 32% from its debut, a notably steady hold for a big-budget release. The Amazon MGM ( AMZN ) title has now generated roughly $300.8 million worldwide in just two weeks, maintaining momentum after one of the strongest original film openings in recent years. With no major new challengers and continued access to premium screens, the film faced little resistance. Its second-weekend performance even outpaced the comparable follow-up frame of “Oppenheimer,” underscoring its strong audience appeal and word of mouth. In contrast, Warner Bros.’ ( WBD ) new horror entry “They Will Kill You” opened to a muted $5 million. The R-rated film, starring Zazie Beetz as a woman drawn into a sinister apartment complex, landed within expectations for its modest $20 million budget but failed to generate significant buzz. The softer debut comes as horror releases crowd the marketplace. Industry observers note that the genre has seen a steady stream of new titles for more than three consecutive months, potentially diluting demand. While horror remains a reliable and cost-effective category, signs of audience fatigue are beginning to emerge. Recent entries include “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,” which has brought in $16.3 million domestically, and IFC’s quirky horror-comedy “Forbidden Fruits,” which opened this weekend to $1.2 million. Even so, the genre is still expected to generate about $2.1 billion in North American ticket sales this year, though that would mark a decline from the prior year’s total, suggesting some cooling after a strong run. Elsewhere, family audiences continued to show up. Pixar’s ( DIS ) “Hoppers” held onto second pla...
The Three Lions have not beaten a good side under their coach and no A-list players have emerged since the last World Cup Maybe we’re just not that into us. There are times when trying to rationalise the makeup, reach and ultimate capacities of the England football team can feel a bit like living inside the frantically hyper-formalised New York dating scene of the 1990s. Here we go again. Picking ...
The Three Lions have not beaten a good side under their coach and no A-list players have emerged since the last World Cup Maybe we’re just not that into us. There are times when trying to rationalise the makeup, reach and ultimate capacities of the England football team can feel a bit like living inside the frantically hyper-formalised New York dating scene of the 1990s. Here we go again. Picking over the details. Hung up on what-ifs. Arguing about The Rules of the Game. Don’t be too available. Never text first. Do wear a wizard hat. Learn magic tricks. And be rude to people. Also, be endlessly mysterious. No, more mysterious than that. Seriously, where do you get off not having enough mystery? Continue reading...
Beyond Muscle: New Research Shows Creatine Powers The Brain - Fast Creatine is an amazing compound that our bodies make naturally. Long used in the gym for peak muscle performance, a flood of recent research shows that it has profound effects on brain metabolism, cognitive performance under stress (including sleep deprivation), memory, attention, and even mood support . It's also extremely safe fo...
Beyond Muscle: New Research Shows Creatine Powers The Brain - Fast Creatine is an amazing compound that our bodies make naturally. Long used in the gym for peak muscle performance, a flood of recent research shows that it has profound effects on brain metabolism, cognitive performance under stress (including sleep deprivation), memory, attention, and even mood support . It's also extremely safe for the vast majority of people. Most people need 2-3 grams/day as a baseline - with our bodies making roughly 1g/day from amino acids in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. According to new studies, boosting creatine intake beyond baseline is extremely good for your brain in everyday healthy adults. One 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis ( Frontiers ) of 16 randomized controlled trials found that regular creatine supplementation led to improvements in memory and gains in attention and processing speed . These benefits showed up across adults (including healthy individuals). Another review highlighted particularly noticeable memory gains in healthy older adults. And if you're elbow-crawling at work after a night of insomnia, a big dose can have significant effects and kick in fast (within a couple of hours). In one double-blind, randomized study ( Nature ), participants running on fumes after 21 hours of sleep deprivation experienced a 10.3% boost in word memory performance (plus 17.7% faster processing) and 16–29% gains in processing speed for language, logic, and numeric tasks . But before we get into the science... Let's get this out of the way; you probably know we sell creatine , so this is obviously an ad. But whether you buy it from us or not, you should take note of what these studies have found and consider taking it as part of your daily stack. Long story short, it works well, we use it, and the stuff we sell is high-grade, pure micronized creatine (5g/scoop). The jar it comes in is pretty big and it lasts a while. Support yourself & support the site - buy some ...
The first British woman to win an Olympic athletics gold medal with her long jump victory at the 1964 Tokyo Games One of the true “golden girls” of the swinging 60s, Mary Rand , who has died aged 86, emerged as the brightest British sporting star of her era when she became her nation’s first female gold medallist in Olympic athletics, taking long jump victory with a world record leap in the Tokyo ...
The first British woman to win an Olympic athletics gold medal with her long jump victory at the 1964 Tokyo Games One of the true “golden girls” of the swinging 60s, Mary Rand , who has died aged 86, emerged as the brightest British sporting star of her era when she became her nation’s first female gold medallist in Olympic athletics, taking long jump victory with a world record leap in the Tokyo games of 1964. She also won silver in the pentathlon and bronze in the sprint relay at the event, making her the first British athlete to have claimed three medals in one Olympic Games. Her life was transformed after she broke the previous record on a wet day with a leap of 6.76 metres. On a cinder track, running into a headwind, her performance was spectacular. Always photogenic, Rand’s face became one of the most instantly recognisable as her every move was celebrated in newspapers and on television. Almost inevitably, she was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 1964 and was made MBE 12 months later. Famously, the Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger named her as the woman he would most like to take on a date. Continue reading...
Nvidia (NVDA) stock’s latest selloff just sent an unusual signal, and one which investors haven’t seen in years. After the stark AI-driven selloff in tech stocks, Nvidia effectively broke a 13-year pattern of trading at premium valuations, ahead of the S&P 500. After its recent slide, as ...
Nvidia (NVDA) stock’s latest selloff just sent an unusual signal, and one which investors haven’t seen in years. After the stark AI-driven selloff in tech stocks, Nvidia effectively broke a 13-year pattern of trading at premium valuations, ahead of the S&P 500. After its recent slide, as ...
The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH) and Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHO) both offer extremely low costs, but VCSH is larger, has a higher yield, and takes on more corporate credit risk while SCHO sticks to U.S. Treasuries for lower volatility. Both VCSH and SCHO target the short end of the bond market, appealing to those seeking modest income with limited int...
The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH) and Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHO) both offer extremely low costs, but VCSH is larger, has a higher yield, and takes on more corporate credit risk while SCHO sticks to U.S. Treasuries for lower volatility. Both VCSH and SCHO target the short end of the bond market, appealing to those seeking modest income with limited interest-rate sensitivity. This comparison highlights their differences in fees, returns, risk, and portfolio makeup to help investors decide which approach may align better with their preferences. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Continue reading
Spencer Platt/Getty Images News Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive ( RIVN ) secured a major victory in Washington state, gaining the right to sell vehicles directly to consumers after a prolonged fight with dealership groups. The breakthrough came after Rivian signaled it would take the issue to voters through a ballot initiative. Facing that threat, dealer organizations dropped their opposi...
Spencer Platt/Getty Images News Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive ( RIVN ) secured a major victory in Washington state, gaining the right to sell vehicles directly to consumers after a prolonged fight with dealership groups. The breakthrough came after Rivian signaled it would take the issue to voters through a ballot initiative. Facing that threat, dealer organizations dropped their opposition and supported a narrow law allowing direct sales for Rivian and Lucid Motors ( LCID ). The decision challenges long-standing franchise laws that require automakers to sell through independent dealers. Newer EV companies argue that selling directly offers better customer experience and stronger control over pricing, branding and service. Traditional automakers such as General Motors ( GM ), Ford Motor Company ( F ) and Toyota Motor Corporation ( TM ) opposed the change, warning it could give startups an advantage and potentially open the door to additional competitors. Rivian ( RIVN ) is now looking to replicate the strategy in other states with similar legal frameworks, particularly where ballot initiatives are possible, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. The outcome highlights growing tension between consumer demand for more flexible buying options and the entrenched dealership system, which argues it provides competitive pricing and essential services like financing and repairs. While the Washington law is limited in scope, it may serve as a template for broader changes. For Rivian ( RIVN ), which is preparing to launch a more affordable SUV and push toward profitability, expanding direct sales could be a key advantage. More on Rivian Rivian: Thank You, Uber! Rivian: Why It's Finally Time To Buy (Rating Upgrade) Rivian: Return To Growth In 2026 The Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture passes a key software milestone SA Asks: What's the best robotaxi stock play right now?