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Why Paramount might win its case and still run out of time to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery

Vince Lombardi once said “We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time.” Hollywood has seen this movie before, and only a decade ago.

By Paul HardartAugust 4, 2026

‘A hidden gem’: Odyssey fans are shelling out up to $2,000 to buy 70mm IMAX tickets on eBay

This box-office success story is inspiring record cinema attendance rates and points to a rise in analog methods used in Hollywood.

By Sarah GlodekAugust 3, 2026

Spider-Man comes $2 million shy of Avengers record for all-time first-weekend record, already close to $1 billion global box office

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” started strong, with a record $168 million opening day from 4,487 theaters in the U.S. and Canada.

By Lindsey Bahr and The Associated PressAugust 3, 2026

Careful what you bid for: The Ellisons’ Paramount/WBD deal is slipping toward a costly legal and financial cliff

With free cash flow at just $96 million, the $110 billion Warner Bros. bid faces a ticking fee Paramount can barely afford as states want a 2027 trial.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Nell Minow and Stephen HenriquesAugust 3, 2026

More in Health

Fidji Simo had to leave OpenAI. But she’s still building a business that could find cures to chronic diseases that affect women like her

ChronicleBio is using AI to improve clinical trials and find cures for diseases like POTS.

By Emma HinchliffeAugust 4, 2026

Boostcamp App Review (2026): Trainer Approved

Our Boostcamp review covers our experience with the strength-training workout app and thoughts from certified trainers

By Emily PharesAugust 4, 2026

Exclusive: Former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo discusses her battle with POTS and her startup’s plans to cure it with AI and 3,500 vials of blood (so far)

Simo is a cofounder of ChronicleBio, which aims to cure complex chronic diseases by analyzing biological data with the latest AI models.

By Emily ForliniAugust 3, 2026

Back-to-school shopping raises the new-age question: how heavy should your kids’ backpack be?

Teachers say backpacks have quietly become purses. Doctors say that’s how kids end up leaning forward just to walk.

By Cheyanne Mumphrey and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2026

More in Travel & Leisure

Is Elon Musk’s master plan with SpaceX to have rockets replace planes for global cargo delivery?

SpaceX is targeting government and defense customers who need cargo fast. It will need to figure out where to land.

By Euihyeon Choi, Koki Ho and The ConversationAugust 5, 2026

From Porsche penthouses to Nobu lofts: Inside the $67 billion boom in luxury branded residences

Inspired by the lifestyle-influencer ecosystem, luxury brands are turning condos into status symbols.

By Zahra TayebAugust 4, 2026

Go ahead, make fun of Tommy Bahama. The CEO is happy to join you, and he’s probably not a fan of your preppy shorts

Doug Wood’s a lovable character. His thoughts on what you should wear, and how to have fun while wearing it, are up for debate.

By Catherina GioinoAugust 3, 2026

The NFL’s previous push into Europe lost $400 million—so why is it trying again?

The league’s chief marketing officer is taking America’s biggest sport across the Atlantic. After decades of failed attempts, this time may be different.

By Sam BirchallAugust 4, 2026