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‘Superman’ Takes Top Spot at Sluggish U.K., Ireland Box Office

‘Superman’ Takes Top Spot at Sluggish U.K., Ireland Box Office

Warner Bros.’ “Superman” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £6.9 million ($9.4 million), according to Comscore. The James Gunn-directed reboot, starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, was below the $15 million opening enjoyed by predecessor “Man of Steel.” The ongoing heatwave conditions in the region appear to be keeping audiences outdoors, choosing sun over cinema, as evidenced …

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Kraft Heinz considers breakup amid sluggish sales: report

Kraft Heinz considers breakup amid sluggish sales: report

Kraft Heinz is reportedly considering a spinoff of a large chunk of its grocery business as health-conscious American consumers increasingly shy away from processed foods.  The $31 billion food and beverage conglomerate, born out of the 2015 merger of Kraft and Heinz, is said to be mulling the creation of a new entity that would include many Kraft products and …

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