“Ben-Hur” leads to $48 million write-down at MGM

“Ben-Hur” leads to $48 million write-down at MGM

November 11, 2016 - 11:31 AMT  07:31 GMT
The action-drama about a chariot racer cost more than $100 million to produce and brought in $94 million globally.

"Arab Spring" cost Middle East economies $600bn, UN says

November 11, 2016 - 11:19 AMT  07:19 GMT
In Syria, where anti-government protests spiraled into a messy civil war, GDP and capital losses are equal to $259 billion since 2011.
Oculus brings VR to lower-end hardware

Oculus brings VR to lower-end hardware

November 11, 2016 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
Typically, you'd need a beefy rig to run games at 90 frames per second, which is necessary for ensuring a smooth VR experience.
Green Day to join next year’s Download Festival France lineup

Green Day to join next year’s Download Festival France lineup

November 11, 2016 - 11:11 AMT  07:11 GMT
Green Day will be joining the already-announced Linkin Park, System of a Down and Blink 182 at the festival.
Google says Chrome now has 2 billion active users

Google says Chrome now has 2 billion active users

November 11, 2016 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
This is the first time Google has shared this number. Google didn’t announce any new user numbers for Chrome at the Chrome Dev Summit.
Kristen Wiig to return to “Saturday Night Live”

Kristen Wiig to return to “Saturday Night Live”

November 11, 2016 - 10:59 AMT  06:59 GMT
Wiig joined "SNL" in 2005 and left in 2012 after serving as a regular crew member for many years.
Luc Besson sci-fi

Luc Besson sci-fi "Valerian" unveils 1st trailer (video)

 November 11, 2016 - 10:46 AMT  06:46 GMT
The trailer teases an epic galactic adventure that takes place in "the universe without boundaries" and its many inhabitants.
30 Seconds To Mars tease  new album on Instagram

30 Seconds To Mars tease new album on Instagram

November 11, 2016 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
The band previously dropped a teaser video for the album over the summer. Their last LP, “Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams”, came out in 2013.
U.S. close to accepting hundreds of Australia's refugees - report

U.S. close to accepting hundreds of Australia's refugees - report

November 11, 2016 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
The U.S. had agreed to accept refugees held for up to three years at Australia's expense in camps on the islands of Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Taliban claims

Taliban claims "revenge attack" on German consulate in Afghanistan

November 11, 2016 - 10:31 AMT  06:31 GMT
The Taliban called it a "revenge attack" for U.S. air strikes in the province of Kunduz earlier this month that left up to 32 civilians dead.
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