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Flying to the top: The Batman hits new records

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4 years ago

March 21, 2022

The Batman continues to amaze audiences around the world. The film is flying higher than Batman at the peak of Gotham – He’s at the top of the box office

IMAX has a new reason to thank The Batman and hail the film as a true hero following a battering to the box office during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 23: (L-R) Dylan Clark, Andy Serkis, Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright and Matt Reeves attend “The Batman” special screening at BFI IMAX Waterloo on February 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)

In only its third weekend in theatres but The Batman has helped push IMAX past $10 billion in lifetime box office grosses.

The Warner Bros. film is the highest grossing movie of 2022 and the second highest since the beginning of the pandemic (first place goes to *Spider-Man: No Way Home*).

Thanks to delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, anticipation for the DC film was higher than ever.

Ahead of its release, the director hyped the film’s IMAX experience, and early fan screenings sold out immediately.

The film cost an estimated $200 million to make, not counting the many millions spent on marketing. But the movie earned $134 million in its first three days, the second-biggest opening weekend since late 2019.

Robert Pattinson’s debut as the Dark Knight earned an additional $US36.8 million ($49.5m) over the weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday

As of this weekend, it has crossed the $300 million mark in the US and tipped close to $600 million worldwide.

According to AP, The only place The Batman seems to be stumbling is in China where it earned $12.1 million in its first weekend. But about 43% of cinemas in China are closed due to the pandemic.

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U.S. House forces release of Epstein files after Trump shift

House votes to release Epstein files after Trump’s stance shift, as victims rally and Senate vote approaches. #EpsteinFiles

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November 19, 2025

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House votes to release Epstein files after Trump’s stance shift, as victims rally and Senate vote approaches. #EpsteinFiles

The U.S. House has overwhelmingly voted to mandate the release of Justice Department files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, following a sudden shift in stance from President Donald Trump.

Victims rallied outside the Capitol as bipartisan criticism intensifies and the resolution heads to a swift Senate vote.

#EpsteinFiles #USPolitics #BreakingNews #Congress #Trump

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Trump’s approval rating hits lowest point amid concerns

Trump’s approval plummets to 38% amid cost of living concerns and Epstein files backlash

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November 19, 2025

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Trump’s approval plummets to 38% amid cost of living concerns and Epstein files backlash

In Short:
– Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 38% due to concerns over costs and the Epstein investigation.
– Only 26% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of everyday expenses amidst rising inflation.

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 38%, marking the lowest level since his return to power. Dissatisfaction stems from rising living costs and concerns regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.The four-day poll, concluding on November 18, reveals only 26% of Americans approve of Trump’s management of everyday expenses. Increasing public concern regarding inflation has further eroded support. The Republican-controlled House recently passed a measure to release Justice Department files on Epstein, an issue Trump initially resisted but later supported.

Poll findings show Trump’s overall approval has declined two points since early November. He began his second term with a 47% approval rating, now nearing lows seen during his first term. Biden’s approval fell as low as 35%, reflective of economic discontent.

Republican Support Wanes

Trump’s approval rating among Republican voters is now 82%, a decrease from 87% earlier this month. The perception that he is not adequately addressing living costs is a significant concern, contributing to reduced popularity among constituents. Notably, only 20% approve of Trump’s handling of the Epstein case, with 70% believing the government is withholding information.

Trump’s economic strategy, which included tax increases on imports, has been criticized for contributing to rising prices. As midterm elections approach, his declining popularity may pose challenges for Republican candidates in upcoming races.

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Microsoft and Nvidia invest heavily in Anthropic

Microsoft and Nvidia invest $15 billion in Anthropic to reduce reliance on OpenAI and strengthen AI industry partnerships

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November 19, 2025

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Microsoft and Nvidia invest $15 billion in Anthropic to reduce reliance on OpenAI and strengthen AI industry partnerships

In Short:
– Microsoft and Nvidia are investing $15 billion in Anthropic to strengthen their partnership and cloud services.
– The collaboration aims to reduce dependence on OpenAI and enhances chip performance with Nvidia’s technology.

Microsoft and Nvidia are set to invest in Anthropic, committing a combined $15 billion as part of a new partnership. This collaboration includes a $30 billion commitment from Anthropic to use Microsoft’s cloud services. Both companies aim to reduce their dependence on OpenAI, a move analysts consider significant in the evolving AI landscape.

The partnership is a response to the increasing demand for computing power in the AI sector. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella indicated that the collaboration will allow both companies to utilise Anthropic’s models while integrating their infrastructures. He confirmed that OpenAI remains a valued partner within this ecosystem.

Reducing Reliance

The announcement follows OpenAI’s restructuring to enhance its operational autonomy. OpenAI has also initiated a $38 billion deal with Amazon for cloud services, seeking to lessen its reliance on Microsoft. Analysts express concern over the AI sector’s burgeoning valuation, noting potential risks associated with interdependent revenue structures. D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria acknowledged this deal as a strategic effort to diversify partnerships beyond OpenAI.

Founded in 2021, Anthropic has rapidly scaled, recently valued at $183 billion, and focusing largely on enterprise clients. It boasts over 300,000 business customers and projects a significant increase in revenue. The collaboration includes enhancing chip performance with Nvidia and expanding access to Anthropic’s Claude models across major cloud platforms.