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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Magic: What's Working and What's Not in 2025

The movie industry is in a bit of a pickle. After a rough few years, 2025 was supposed to be the big comeback for theaters. But guess what? It's not happening. The box office is stuck in the same rut as last year, and it's far from the big numbers everyone hoped for. Before the pandemic, movie theat

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Dec 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Box Office Buzz: Holiday Hits and Misses

The holiday movie season is in full swing, and the box office is buzzing with new releases and returning favorites. James Cameron’s latest sci-fi epic, \"Avatar: Fire and Ash, \" continues to dominate, adding a solid $64 million over the weekend and $88 million since Christmas. This brings its total

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Dec 27 2025BUSINESS

AMC's Stock Struggles Despite Box Office Boost

AMC's stock is in a slump, hitting a new low of $1. 60 this week. This drop is surprising because the company is doing well. The latest James Cameron movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has brought in $483 million worldwide. AMC had its best pre-Christmas weekend since 2021, with over 4 million people watc

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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why Infinity Castle Isn't the Best Part of Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle made a huge splash worldwide, breaking records and winning hearts with its amazing animation and emotional story. It's one of the most successful anime films ever, but is it really the best part of the series? Many fans think another part of the story does it even bett

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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Clint Eastwood's The Mule Takes Over Streaming Charts

Clint Eastwood's "The Mule" has become a streaming hit, almost a decade after its release. This crime thriller, which also stars Bradley Cooper, tells the story of an elderly World War II veteran who gets involved with a drug cartel. Eastwood, who also directed and wrote the screenplay, based the fi

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

A Call for Justice: Afghan Exiles in Iran Face Deadly Threats

In Iran, two former Afghan military leaders were recently shot dead. This has sparked outrage and fear among Afghan refugees. Many believe the Taliban is behind these killings. The Afghanistan Freedom Front, a group opposing the Taliban, has accused the Taliban of targeting former Afghan soldiers.

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Dec 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

How Did Movies Fare on Christmas Eve?

Christmas Eve usually sees lower movie attendance, unless there's a highly anticipated film like Spider-Man: No Way Home. This year, total earnings for all movies were around $27. 6 million. This includes $2 million from previews of Marty Supreme, a period dramedy starring Timothee Chalamet, and $2.

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Dec 25 2025BUSINESS

San Diego's 2026: Money, Homes, and Robots

San Diego is facing some big changes in 2026. Gas prices might hit $8 a gallon. Why? Two big refineries are closing. This could make gas hard to find and more expensive. But don't worry, the state is trying to make more oil in Bakersfield to help. The city is also thinking about taxing short-term r

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Dec 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Lessons from the Deep: James Cameron's Film Journey

James Cameron's journey in filmmaking took a deep dive with "The Abyss. " This 1989 sci-fi movie, directed and written by Cameron, pits Americans and Soviets against each other in a race to recover a sunken submarine, leading to unexpected discoveries. Cameron's passion for the deep ocean sparked d

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Rochester's News Hub Seeks a Fresh Space

The Democrat and Chronicle, a longstanding news source in Rochester, is planning a big change. They want to move out of their current office on East Main Street by late 2026. This isn't just about finding a new place to work. It's about creating a space that helps them do their job better. The news

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