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A DVD rental is distributed by a Redbox at a 7-Eleven in Los Angeles in 2009. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the owner of Redbox, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide legend toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP NEW YORK — Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent company of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The bankruptcy filing comes after months of financial struggles for the company and mounting unpaid bills. Chicken Soup for the Soul has racked up nearly $1 billion in debt, according to the bankruptcy filing…

The explosive growth of Hurricane Beryl, which has transformed into an unprecedented early storm, shows the literal hot water The Atlantic and Caribbean are in great shape and the type of season to come, experts said.Beryl broke several records even before its major hurricane-force winds reached land. The powerful storm is behaving more like the monsters that form at the height of hurricane season, largely because water temperatures are as warm or warmer than the region normally experiences in September, five hurricane experts told The Associated Press.Beryl set the record for the earliest Category 4 with winds of at least…

After winning a hard-fought election, Indonesia’s new president faces domestic opposition and competing pressures from the United States and China. Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto greets reporters after a plenary meeting of the General Election Commission in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 24, 2024. © Getty Images ×In a word Indonesia’s new president will be caught between China and the United States Prabowo Subianto also faces domestic economic and political headwinds Indonesia will likely seek to avoid choosing sides between major powers Indonesians went to the polls in February in the world’s largest one-day election and installed the government of Prabowo Subianto. The…

Image caption, Shoplifting is one of the issues on which BBC audiences said they wanted more detail from partiesArticle informationAuthor, Kevin PeacheyRole, BBC News2 July 2024Updated 1 hour agoKey issues such as the NHS, the economy and immigration have dominated this election campaign.They are well covered in all the parties’ manifestos, but some other topics only get a few words, or none at all.The parties too have covered those big issues at length, and have responded to the questions asked by voters.But there are other points you raised, albeit in smaller numbers, that barely get a mention in the manifestos.…

Down angle icon An angle icon pointing down. Three Chinese electric vehicle makers hit record sales in late June, which could spell trouble for Tesla. Photographic alliance/Getty Images Chinese electric vehicle makers hit record sales in June, challenging Tesla’s dominance.BYD, Nio and Zeekr posted significant year-over-year growth despite concerns over US and EU tariffs.Tesla faces pressure from declining sales, but could rebound with growth in China and unveiling of Robotaxi. Three Chinese electric vehicle makers hit record sales figures at the end of June, which could spell trouble for Tesla.BYD, China’s largest electric vehicle maker, sold nearly 1 million electric…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. men’s national team was eliminated from the 2024 Copa América on Monday after losing a hard-fought contest.Uruguay faced the most powerful team in Group C. For an hour, they neutralized one of the most impressive Copa contenders. They had to endure fierce physical duels. At times, they looked capable of winning.What was needed was to score.For more than 90 tense, frenetic minutes here at Arrowhead Stadium, it never happened.Instead, they conceded a controversial second-half goal to Uruguayan Mathías Olivera – which appeared to be offside, but was confirmed by a video review – and…

A citizen is seen in front of the candidates posters for the 14th presidential elections on the streets ahead of the early presidential election in Tehran, Iran on June 27, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesAmid record low voter turnout of around 40% on Friday — the lowest of any presidential election in the Islamic Republic’s 45-year existence — two dramatically different candidates came out on top.Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian came out ahead with 10.4 million of 24.5 million votes cast, while hardline former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili came out just behind with 9.4 million votes.The two other candidates in…

Malaysia has expressed its willingness to work with Indonesia to deploy a joint peacekeeping force in Gaza, Palestine, if mandated by the United Nations (UN), as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently conveyed to Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto in a phone call. “Regarding the humanitarian situation in Palestine, I would like to inform you of Malaysia’s willingness to collaborate, including by deploying a peacekeeping force with Indonesia if mandated by the UN,” Anwar said on his social media account, as quoted by Antara on Monday, July 1, 2024. Anwar said he had a brief three-minute conversation with Prabowo, expressing gratitude…

By Lewis KrauskopfNEW YORK (Reuters) – A rally in U.S. stocks fueled by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is drawing comparisons to the dot-com bubble of two decades ago, raising questions about whether prices have once again been boosted by optimism about a game-changing technology.AI fever, coupled with a resilient economy and stronger earnings, has propelled the S&P 500 index to new records this year after rising more than 50% from its October 2022 low. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index has gained more than 70% since late 2022.While various measures show that stock market valuations and investor exuberance have yet to…

Compass Health Center Provides Behavioral Health Care to 1,000 Patients a Day in Crisis “The rates of depression, anxiety and suicide have really skyrocketed over the last 20 years,” said Dr. Claudia Welke, psychiatrist and chief medical officer at Compass Health Center. While it’s unclear to what extent, Welke said it’s clear that what kids watch online plays a role. “Research now shows that social media and children who use it for three hours a day have more mental health problems,” she said. Welke shared six tips parents should consider when it comes to navigating social media: Take a look…