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HBO Debuting Billy Joel Documentary As Iconic Singer Battles Brain Disorder: When To Watch HBO Debuting Billy Joel Documentary As Iconic Singer Battles Brain Disorder: When To Watch
HBO Debuting Billy Joel Documentary As Iconic Singer Battles Brain Disorder: When To Watch HBO has announced when it will release a two-part documentary about Billy Joel's career shortly after the iconic singer was forced to cancel his tour as he battles a rare brain condition. The two-part HBO Original documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" debuts Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. on HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. Part two will premiere at the same time on Friday, July 26, and both two-and-a-half-hour episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max. Emmy winners Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin directed the documentary after working with …

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Weather
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Oppressive heat across the Northeast is forcing Amtrak to slow down its trains. Amtrak sent out a warning to travelers about the heat-related restrictions on Tuesday, June 24. Many Northeast cities along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Virginia were forecasted to have high temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The slowdowns come amid the first heat wave of the year in New England and the mid-Atlantic. "Due to temperature-related speed restrictions from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, customers traveling in the Northeast may experience delays," Amtrak said. "Affected customers will be communicate…

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Business
Paramount+ Drops Showtime Name From Premium Tier In Latest Streaming Shakeup: What To Know Paramount+ Drops Showtime Name From Premium Tier In Latest Streaming Shakeup: What To Know
Paramount+ Drops Showtime Name From Premium Tier In Latest Streaming Shakeup: What To Know Paramount+ has dropped Showtime from the name of its top-tier plan in the latest move by a streaming platform to rebrand in an increasingly crowded market. Paramount Global said that "Paramount+ with Showtime" was officially renamed "Paramount+ Premium" on Monday, June 23. The tweak removes the ad-free tier's association with the premium TV network that's the home of popular shows like "Californication," "Dexter," "Homeland," and "Yellowjackets." The change is only a rebrand, with the $12.99/month plan's offerings remaining the same. "Since we recently introduced a sampling of Showtim…

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Business
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps The Krispy Kreme "red hot" light is about to turn off at McDonald's. Krispy Kreme and McDonald's are ending their deal to sell the popular doughnuts at the fast-food restaurant, the companies announced on Tuesday, June 24. The partnership will officially end on Wednesday, July 2. The move ends plans to expand Krispy Kreme doughnuts to McDonald's locations nationwide by 2026. "Ultimately, efforts to bring our costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable for us," Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said. The companies launched a pilot progr…

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Business
Amazon Speeding Up Deliveries To Thousands Of Smaller Communities: Here's How Amazon Speeding Up Deliveries To Thousands Of Smaller Communities: Here's How
Amazon Speeding Up Deliveries To Thousands Of Smaller Communities: Here's How Amazon is aiming to expand its fastest forms of delivery to thousands of rural communities and other underserved areas. The online retail giant has launched its latest effort to expand same-day and next-day delivery to more than 4,000 smaller communities by the end of 2025, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. It's part of Amazon's $4 billion investment to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026. The move hopes to cater to shoppers further away from big-box stores who face limited product choices and slower delivery windows. "Everybody loves fast delivery," …

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Business
Award-Winning Chef Bringing Summer Camp Vibes To Mystic's Newest Seafood Spot Award-Winning Chef Bringing Summer Camp Vibes To Mystic's Newest Seafood Spot
Award-Winning Chef Bringing Summer Camp Vibes To Mystic's Newest Seafood Spot A popular restaurant and its award-winning chef are opening a different kind of seafood spot inspired by summer fun along the Connecticut shoreline. The Shipwright's Daughter is expected to launch its new concept, Mystic Fish Camp, in August, the restaurant said in an Instagram post on Thursday, June 19. The fast-casual seafood restaurant will be downtown at 4 Main Street, near Mystic's iconic drawbridge that spans the Mystic River. Mystic Fish Camp is inspired by the New London County village's fishing history and warm-weather fun for children. "Mystic Fish Camp is where New Eng…

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Business
Walmart To Pay $10M After Scammers Exploit Money Transfer Services, FTC Says Walmart To Pay $10M After Scammers Exploit Money Transfer Services, FTC Says
Walmart To Pay $10M After Scammers Exploit Money Transfer Services, FTC Says Walmart will pay $10 million and change its money transfer practices after federal regulators said the company let scammers steal hundreds of millions of dollars from Americans. Walmart agreed to the payout in a settlement, the Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday, June 20. The agency's three commissioners unanimously approved the final order. The FTC accused the retail giant of allowing fraudsters to misuse its wire transfer services between 2013 and 2018. "Electronic money transfers are one of the most common ways that scammers tell consumers to send them money, be…

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Business
WhatsApp Reportedly Banned From House Staffers' Devices: How Meta Responded WhatsApp Reportedly Banned From House Staffers' Devices: How Meta Responded
WhatsApp Reportedly Banned From House Staffers' Devices: How Meta Responded Meta is pushing back after WhatsApp has been reportedly banned from all US House staffers' government-issued devices due to security concerns about how the app handles user data. Axios first reported on the ban after obtaining an internal email on Monday, June 23. The House's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) told staffers on Monday that WhatsApp is banned due to a lack of transparency about its data privacy and security practices. The ban applies to all versions of the messaging platform, including mobile, desktop, and web apps. "The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed What…

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Sports
NY Jets Owner Buys Large Stake In Cup-Winning English Soccer Club NY Jets Owner Buys Large Stake In Cup-Winning English Soccer Club
NY Jets Owner Buys Large Stake In Cup-Winning English Soccer Club New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has purchased a different kind of football team. Johnson has agreed to buy the largest stake in Crystal Palace FC, the English Premier League club announced on Monday, June 23. The 78-year-old is set to acquire the stake previously held by John Textor, an American businessman and former executive chair of FuboTV. ESPN reported the 190 million British pound deal ($254 million) gives Johnson a 43% stake in the South London-based team that beat Manchester City to win the 2024-25 FA Cup, England's most prestigious domestic knockout competition. "Whilst the com…

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Business
Roy Rogers Returns To South Jersey After Four Decades: See When Cherry Hill Location Opens Roy Rogers Returns To South Jersey After Four Decades: See When Cherry Hill Location Opens
Roy Rogers Returns To South Jersey After Four Decades: See When Cherry Hill Location Opens After four decades away, a fast-food chain known for its roast beef sandwiches and fried chicken is about to return to South Jersey. Roy Rogers has officially set a grand opening date for its new location in Cherry Hill for Wednesday, June 25. The restaurant will be located at 614 Haddonfield Road in a 3,300-square-foot space. The Cherry Hill location marks the chain's first restaurant in South Jersey in more than 40 years. Roy Rogers has two existing locations on the northern part of the Jersey Shore in Brick Township and Pine Beach. The new restaurant will blend the brand’…

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