Inside Out 2 breaks record by grossing $100 million in second weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — The second weekend was just as gratifying for “Inside Out 2.” The Pixar sequel grossed $100 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, setting a new record for an animated sequel in theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. Only six movies have had better second weekends. The previous best second weekend for an animated film was $92 million for “Super Mario Bros. The Movie.” Just a week and a half later, “Inside Out 2” has become the highest-grossing movie of 2024 so far, grossing $724.4 million worldwide. In about a week, “Inside Out 2” will likely break the $1 billion mark, making it the first movie to do so since “Barbie.”
Kylian Mbappe is getting used to his new mask ahead of Poland match, team-mates say
PADERBORN, Germany (AP) — France captain Kylian Mbappe is getting used to wearing a new protective mask ahead of a possible return against Poland at Euro 2024. According to teammate Aurélien Chouameni, Mbappe is “starting to get used to” the mask and is “really looking forward to” France's next match on Tuesday. Mbappe did not play in Friday's 0-0 draw with the Netherlands after breaking his nose in France's opening 1-0 win over Austria. Chouameni also suggested France was working on improving its finishing after World Cup runners-up scored just one goal in their first two Euro 2024 group stage matches.
Chicago's iconic 'Bean' sculpture reopens to visitors after nearly a year of construction
CHICAGO (AP) — One of Chicago's most popular tourist attractions, “The Bean,” has reopened to the public after nearly a year of construction. City officials say the work includes new stairs, accessible ramps, a waterproofing system and a complete reconstruction of the podium around the sculpture. Artist Anish Kapoor's bean-shaped sculpture, officially called “Cloud Gate,” weighs 110 tons (99.8 metric tons). The sculpture near Michigan Avenue features reflective surfaces inspired by liquid mercury, making it a popular tourist hub, especially for photos and selfies. Various sections of the sculpture offer views of the city's skyscrapers.
Taylor Swift kicks off UK Hellas tour, with some fans wondering if the singer is ready to say 'Goodbye, London'
LONDON (AP) — Taylor Swift fans enjoy interpreting the singer-songwriter's lyrics to find out more about her love life and her inner thoughts. But it didn't take long for Swift's British fans to listen closely to her latest album to realize she's grown to dislike London since making it her adopted home. The album's fifth track is called “So Long, London.” Swift's visit to London this weekend for her Eras Tour has some fans wondering if it's the start of a long breakup. London is showing its love, with murals and tributes to Swift installed near Wembley Stadium. The first show on Friday drew 88,000 people, including Prince William and his two children.
Easy recipe for onigiri using salted plums
TOKYO (AP) — Onigiri are balls of rice with something inside, similar to how a sandwich has something between two slices of bread. And just as nearly all Americans make and eat sandwiches, most Japanese eat onigiri too. Here's the basics: Wet your hands with salted water. Take a handful of cooked rice. Place a umeboshi (salted Japanese plum) on top of it. Take another bowl of rice in your other hand and place it on top of the rice and umeboshi. Cup your hands together and gently crush the rice. Rotate the rice in your hands a few times so it forms a triangle. Roll it in nori (dried seaweed) or eat it as is.
A shiny monolith was lifted from a mountain outside Las Vegas. How it got there remains a mystery.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A strange monolith found jutting out of the rocks in a remote mountain range near Las Vegas has been removed by authorities. Its discovery over the weekend and swift removal have revived a pandemic-era mystery that captured people's imaginations when similar objects began appearing around the world. How it got there remains a mystery. Members of the Sheriff's Office search and rescue team found the object over the weekend near Gass Peak, part of the vast Desert National Wildlife Refuge where bighorn sheep and desert tortoises can be seen roaming.
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Florida Panthers 5-1 to send the Stanley Cup Final into a Game 7.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl made his first major impact in a Stanley Cup final as the series returned to South Florida. Draisaitl assisted on Warren Vogel's early goal, Adam Henrique and Zach Hyman scored and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 6 to force a Game 7. They're the first team since the Detroit Red Wings in 1945 to tie the finals after trailing 3-0 in the series. On Monday night in Sunrise, they'll have a chance to join the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1942 as the only NHL teams to come back from behind to hoist the Stanley Cup.
A New Mexico judge has denied a request for new testimony from the filmmakers in the Alec Baldwin trial.
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge said prosecutors cannot use immunity to compel a film-set gunner to testify in the manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin, who shot and killed a cinematographer during rehearsals for the Western movie “The Lust.” At a hearing Friday, the judge denied prosecutors' requests to use immunity to compel Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to testify in other court proceedings. Gutierrez-Reed was convicted in March of manslaughter for shooting and killing cinematographer Halina Hutchins at a ranch where the film was set. Baldwin's lawyers are also asking the judge to halt the trial on charges that the FBI destroyed evidence. He has pleaded not guilty.
38 dogs nearly drowned in Lake Mississippi, but fishermen made a hefty catch.
ATLANTA (AP) — Three fishermen rescued about 40 dogs from drowning in a Mississippi lake. The hounds had gone fox hunting and then chased a deer into the water. As their frantic owners looked on from the shore, the fishermen rushed to the scene and began pulling the dogs from the water. It took three trips to shore, but all the dogs survived. “There's always an opportunity to save someone,” one of the fishermen said.
A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark top WNBA All-Star fan voting
NEW YORK (AP) — A'ja Wilson leads Kaitlyn Clark by just over 1,000 votes in early fan voting for the WNBA All-Star game. Clark's teammate, Indiana's Aaliyah Boston, is third, 40,000 votes back. Wilson is averaging 27.9 points and 11.3 rebounds this season and has garnered 217,773 votes. Clark is right behind with 216,427. New York's Breanna Stewart is fourth and Dallas' Aleke Ogunbowale is fifth. Chicago's Angel Reese is the only rookie in the top 10, at seventh. The All-Star game will be held in Phoenix on July 20, and will feature the WNBA All-Stars and the U.S. Olympic team.
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