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May 08 2026BUSINESS

Sony Pictures Hits Mixed Results in 2025: Anime Wins, Film Losses

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s earnings for the year that ended March 31, 2026 show a picture of balance. Total sales reached JPY1. 499 trillion, about $9. 92 billion, essentially unchanged from the previous year. The company’s biggest draw was the anime film “Infinity Castle, ” which earned $741 mil

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May 08 2026BUSINESS

Fidelity’s Shift: 1, 000 Jobs Cut as Tech Teams Expand and Boston Staff Return

"Fidelity announced a plan to reduce its global staff by about 1 % – roughly 1, 000 positions – while simultaneously expanding its technology and product teams. The company says the cuts are part of a broader “evolved operating model” aimed at speeding up new product development, not at trimming cos

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May 08 2026CRIME

Remembering a Chicago Officer: A Community in Mourning

Chicago came together last week at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church to honor Officer John Bartholomew, a 10-year veteran who was killed in the line of duty. The visitation wasn’t just a gathering—it was a sea of blue ribbons tied to trees and lampposts, a sea of small flags fluttering in the wind,

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

North Road’s Hits Dominate Netflix Worldwide

The former News Corp chief is turning his new company into a hit factory. North Road and its labels have pushed two titles to the top of Netflix’s global charts in a single week. The film “Apex, ” starring Charlize Theron, drew more than 40 million views in its second week. It is the most‑watc

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hasbro Shifts HQ to West Hollywood for New Creative Hub

Hasbro is moving its entertainment team of about 100 people to a new office in West Hollywood next year. The company will occupy more than 31, 000 square feet on the third and part of the fourth floor of The Lot at Formosa. This location is part of a larger campus that already hosts other entertainm

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Red Sox Shake‑Up: A New Coach, a New Vision

The Boston Red Sox made headlines last week when they let go of manager Alex Cora and several key coaches, a move that surprised many but was not a shock to those who know the front office. Craig Breslow, the team’s chief baseball officer and a former left‑handed reliever, has been in charge for thr

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Jackson Movie Breaks Records and Beats Critics

The new film about Michael Jackson has opened with an impressive $97 million in the United States during its first weekend. This amount is higher than any other musical biopic that has ever opened in America, surpassing the 2015 film “Straight Outta Compton” which earned $60 million. Worldwide, the

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Religion in the Workplace: A New Trend

The past year has seen a sharp rise in religious messaging within federal agencies. A notable example began on Easter when the USDA secretary sent a holiday email that praised Christian scripture as the “greatest story ever told. ” One employee described the tone as “grotesque, ” noting it felt more

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dwight‑style Knicks Player Gets a Big Laugh from Rainn Wilson

Josh Hart, the young guard for the New York Knicks, showed up at a game wearing a full Dwight Schrute costume. He had his mustard shirt, glasses and briefcase ready for the party. The outfit made a splash online and caught the eye of Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight on “The Office. ” Wilson and Ha

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

CPS Drops Equity Leader, Sparks Community Outcry

Columbia Public Schools decided not to renew the contract of Carla London, the district’s chief equity officer. The board met in a closed session and voted 6‑1 against the renewal, with only Alvin Cobbins opposing. London has served for over a decade, starting as director of student services and lat

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