'Ant-Man' Opens
Marvel Studios' latest effort and the first Phase Five entry in its cinematic universe, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, is off to a great start for its opening weekend. The Paul Rudd-led flick has so far raked in $17.5 million in previews at the domestic box office and earned around $23.8 million in its first two days in 40 international markets. Quantumania is expected to earn $100 million over the holiday weekend in the United States.
Can I Have Your Netflix Login?
A new survey revealed that Hollywood insiders are not fans of Netflix's plan to crack down on password sharing. YouGov partnered with Variety to conduct the "What is Hollywood Thinking" poll and found that more than half of those that work in the entertainment industry disagree with the streaming platform's attempt to grow its customer base by essentially revoking account sharing. However, the study did suggest that respondents felt that streaming platforms are justified in limiting password sharing but thought a crackdown will do little to grow subscriptions and disagreed with how Netflix handled the situation.
Happy Cake Day MJ
One of basketball's G.O.A.T.s, Michael Jordan turned 60-years-old today. He's been out of the pros for 20 years, but he's still scoring in big ways off the court. In celebration of his birthday, the basketball icon donated $10 million to the Make-A-Wish foundation, marking the organization's largest-ever individual donation. Jordan has worked closely with Make-A-Wish for more than three decades and said he looks forward to continuing to help make kids smile.
Ahead of National Dog Day on Saturday, Alina Hauptman from Best Friends Animal Society joined Cheddar News to discuss adopting a dog from a shelter and what the organization is doing to help pets that have survived the Maui fires.
Jack Dunn, bartender at Great Jones Distilling Co. in Manhattan, spoke with Cheddar News about the history of the whiskey sour and the process involved in making it.
Today is National Whiskey Sour Day and Cheddar News is celebrating! Michelle Castillo spoke with Celina Perez, head distiller at Great Jones Distilling Co. in Manhattan, to discuss how the business got started with a state-of-the-art operation and the process involved in making their fine whiskey drinks.
After decades in the ring, a Connecticut man is celebrating after obtaining his first boxing title, thanks to his wife who had a personal battle of her own and guided him.
A Jersey Shore man has painted sea shells -- nearly 500 of them -- to raise awareness around epilepsy that have traveled as far as Asia and Australia.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the most likely nominees for the 2024 presidential election, but you won't see many new books about either this fall. A Barnes & Noble official says there's “an exhaustion of interest" in political titles right now, even in books about Trump, Biden's immediate predecessor in the White House.
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte goes on sale Thursday in the U.S. and Canada, as it does each year when the nights start getting longer and the fall winds gather.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week we have a wacky combo of a bat mitzvah battle, Jake Paul, and a weird medieval podcast.
A man in Georgia set a Guinness World Record for having the most Batman memorabilia.
Cheddar News explores how you can enjoy a more affordable getaway while staying local. The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in New York City offers a day getaway with convenience and nostalgia as added ingredients.
