15 of the most unique movie theaters in the US
Giggster compiled a collection of images of 15 unique movie theaters from around the country.
Month: April 2022
10 states offering big incentives for filmmaking
Even with the film industry being different from years prior, Giggster took some time to explore the best states for filmmakers.
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Where 10 iconic ’90s movies were filmed
From a long-standing Queens bar in “Goodfellas” to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean in “Titanic,” Giggster compiled a list of locations from 10 iconic ’90s movies.
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Producers who have won the most PGA awards for film
Giggster took a look at all the Producers Guild of America award winners and identified the 15 producers who have won more than one trophy for films.
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The evolution of employee time tracking from 1772 BC to today
Buddy Punch compiled a list of notable milestones in employee time-tracking history by researching numerous sources, including Google’s patents database, historical newspaper reports, and more.
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10 commonly asked questions about inflation
Learn what inflation is and how it works by reading 10 of the most commonly asked questions about inflation, compiled by PennyWorks.
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5 ways to be more food sustainable while traveling
Traveling can be hard on the environment. Bounce compiled five simple ways for the modern traveler to engage in food sustainability.
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How cellphone use while driving has changed in America since 2004
Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C. presents statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on cell phone use while driving, by age.
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Europe has bought $46 billion worth of Russian energy since the Ukraine war began
By Jack Guy, CNN Russian revenues from fossil fuel exports to the European Union soared during the first two months of the Ukraine invasion, despite some buyers shunning Russian energy and finding alternative suppliers, a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) shows. European Union imports of Russian fossil fuels
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FDA to issue plan banning menthol in cigarettes, cigars
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, which have taken a disproportionate toll on Black smokers and other minorities. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf previewed the announcement in congressional testimony, saying the proposal
Continue ReadingStaff dog becoming star attraction at history museum
By Breana Pitts Click here for updates on this story TAUTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Just south of Boston you can visit a museum that’s almost 170 years old and has more than 13,000 items in their collection. But the star attraction at the Old Colony History Museum in Taunton is their dog, Jean Luc Barkard.
Continue Reading‘A community that cares for each other’: This city hasn’t had a homicide in nearly 20 years
By Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story RIPON, California (KOVR) — As crime rates skyrocket across California, the small San Joaquin County town of Ripon hasn’t had a homicide in nearly twenty years. Established in 1874, the city is home to only about 16,000 people, but despite the small population, the town
Continue ReadingIs Northern California next for water conservation rules?
By Madisen Keavy Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — An unprecedented step was made in Southern California on Tuesday, as a water shortage emergency led to major restrictions being put in place that include outdoor water usage being limited to one day a week. The new rules impact 6 million people
Continue Reading¿Qué está pasando al interior del Gobierno de Argentina?
Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — La situación al interior del Gobierno de Argentina sigue tensa desde la derrota electoral de 2021, mientras la inflación y el malestar social crecen. La intención de renuncia de algunos ministros kirchneristas, las cartas críticas de la vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner al presidente Alberto Fernández, un gabinete reformado, el
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Investing ethically won’t buy protection in this market
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business As the economy began bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic, interest in investment products that promoted good environmental, social and governance practices took off. But as markets have come under pressure this year, so-called “ESG” funds have started to struggle. What’s happening: Funds that prioritize responsible investments and ESG issues
Continue Reading COVID-19 treatment, Keytruda boost drugmaker Merck in Q1
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Merck soared past first-quarter expectations, helped by sales of its long-standing blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda and a new COVID-19 treatment that also topped forecasts. The drugmaker raised its 2022 forecast Thursday after its coronavirus treatment Lagevrio brought in almost $3.2 billion in sales in the quarter. Analysts were expecting
Continue Reading Biden wants $33B more to help Ukraine battle Russia
By ALAN FRAM, ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is asking Congress for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion. The money is expected to last for five months, and would be a big boost in U.S. efforts to bolster Kyiv in an
Continue ReadingBiden pide al Congreso US$ 33.000 millones en ayuda para Ucrania, mientras la guerra entra en una nueva fase
macamilarincon (CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, pidió al Congreso un proyecto de ley por US$ 33.000 millones en financiación adicional destinada a apoyar a Ucrania durante los próximos meses, a medida que la guerra brutal e implacable de Rusia entra en una nueva fase. Guerra de Rusia en Ucrania: última hora
Continue ReadingFire closes portion of Blue Ridge Parkway
By Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story HAYWOOD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A fire along the Blue Ridge Parkway has a section of the road closed Thursday morning. Officials tweeted Wednesday night at around 9 p.m. that a closure will be in place on the Parkway from milepost 409 to milepost
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Mortgage rates fall slightly, but still hover above 5%
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business Mortgage rates took a breather last week, dropping slightly after seven consecutive weeks of increases. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.10% in the week ending April 28, a tick down from 5.11% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. But it’s still significantly higher than the rate this time last
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