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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” claims No. 1 with record $60 million debut

Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” opened with an estimated $60 million, delivering the franchise’s strongest debut and a clear win for Sony Pictures. The horror film collected that total from 3,684 theaters across the United States and Canada from Friday through Sunday. The figure remained an estimate, with final domestic numbers expected Monday. The opening matters […] The post Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” claims No. 1 with record $60 million debut appeared first on American Almanac .

Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” opened with an estimated $60 million, delivering the franchise’s strongest debut and a clear win for Sony Pictures. The horror film collected that total from 3,684 theaters across the United States and Canada from Friday through Sunday. The figure remained an estimate, with final domestic numbers expected Monday. The opening matters because “Resident Evil” did more than lead the weekend box office. It surpassed the opening weekends of seven earlier movies in a franchise dating to 2002. One comparison shows the size of the result. “Resident Evil: Afterlife” earned $60.1 million during its entire domestic run, before any adjustment for inflation. The new movie nearly matched that sum in one…Open

How did other films perform during the same weekend as the “Resident Evil” release?
“Practical Magic 2” earned $12.2 million domestically and $7 million overseas ($76.8 million worldwide); “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” earned $6.5 million in its eighth weekend; “The Odyssey” earned $4.9 million in its tenth weekend; “Coyote vs. Acme” earned $4.5 million; and John Wilson’s documentary “The History of Concrete” collected $90,000 from one screen at New York’s IFC Center.
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Who stars in Zach Cregger's “Resident Evil” and what is the plot premise?
The film stars Austin Abrams as a medical courier whose final job of the night turns into a battle against infected creatures in Raccoon City.
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What was the audience demographic and critical reception for the new “Resident Evil” film according to exit polling and reviews?
The film received a B+ CinemaScore and a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes; PostTrak exit polling found that 75% of the audience was under age 35 and 66% was male.
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How did the opening of Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” compare to the film “Resident Evil: Afterlife”?
The new movie nearly matched the entire domestic run of “Resident Evil: Afterlife,” which earned $60.1 million before any adjustment for inflation, in just one weekend.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - SpaceX Louisiana launch plan draws scrutiny over secrecy and legal carve-outs

SpaceX’s vast Louisiana launch plan promises jobs and investment, but secrecy, legal carve-outs and thousands of annual flights have left nearby residents demanding answers. SpaceX says its proposed Vermilion Parish facility could launch about 30 rockets each day from five launch complexes spread across 125,000 acres. Louisiana leaders call the project a $100 billion investment. […] The post SpaceX Louisiana launch plan draws scrutiny over secrecy and legal carve-outs appeared first on American Almanac .

SpaceX’s vast Louisiana launch plan promises jobs and investment, but secrecy, legal carve-outs and thousands of annual flights have left nearby residents demanding answers. SpaceX says its proposed Vermilion Parish facility could launch about 30 rockets each day from five launch complexes spread across 125,000 acres. Louisiana leaders call the project a $100 billion investment. Yet residents near the coastal site are asking how the flights will affect their homes, wildlife and way of life. The state says SpaceX will pay the local parish government about $25 million annually. Records cited by Gulf States Newsroom say the company could avoid billions in property taxes over 25 years. The scale is clear even as some terms remain murky. In a…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Joshua Van beats Pantoja again as Tsarukyan and Pitbull land UFC 331 knockouts

Joshua Van beat Alexandre Pantoja across five rounds at UFC 331, answering doubts about their first meeting as several other bouts ended abruptly. The Associated Press reported that Van defeated the former flyweight champion Saturday in their title rematch. Van improved his listed record to 18-2, while Pantoja fell to 30-7. The first meeting ended […] The post Joshua Van beats Pantoja again as Tsarukyan and Pitbull land UFC 331 knockouts appeared first on American Almanac .

Joshua Van beat Alexandre Pantoja across five rounds at UFC 331, answering doubts about their first meeting as several other bouts ended abruptly. The Associated Press reported that Van defeated the former flyweight champion Saturday in their title rematch. Van improved his listed record to 18-2, while Pantoja fell to 30-7. The first meeting ended after Pantoja suffered an early injury. This time, the fighters completed five rounds, giving Van the full test that the first bout lacked. Van recorded 140 significant strikes to Pantoja’s head. The Brazilian landed 99 and escaped a submission attempt, but Van kept control of the fight’s broader pace and output. Van said many people had called his first victory accidental. After the rematch,…Open

How did Alonzo Menifield perform against Iwo Baraniewski despite an injury?
Alonzo Menifield won a split decision against Iwo Baraniewski despite breaking his left thumb during the opening round. After a ringside physician examined the thumb before the third round, Menifield continued to fight and won via split decision (with two judges scoring 29-28 for Menifield and one judge scoring 29-28 for Baraniewski). Menifield improved to 19-6-1, while Baraniewski fell to 9-1.
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How fast was Sean Sharaf's knockout victory over Gable Steveson at UFC 331?
Sean Sharaf secured a knockout victory over Gable Steveson just 12 seconds into the bout using a combination. This stoppage was described by the Associated Press as being tied for the third-fastest knockout in UFC heavyweight history. The win gave Sharaf his first UFC victory and a record of 5-2, while Steveson fell to 4-1.
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What were the details of Patricio Pitbull's victory over Doo Choi at UFC 331?
Patricio Pitbull, the No. 15-ranked featherweight and former two-division Bellator champion, secured a first-round knockout against Doo Choi. Pitbull landed a right hand followed by punches, prompting referee Mike Beltran to stop the bout at 3:26. Pitbull moved to 38-9, while Choi fell to 17-5-1.
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How did Arman Tsarukyan defeat Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331, and what was the impact on their records?
Arman Tsarukyan, the No. 2-ranked contender, knocked out No. 7 Mauricio Ruffy with an elbow sequence at 4:56 of the opening round, leaving only four seconds remaining in the round. This victory raised Tsarukyan's listed record to 24-3 and extended his winning streak to six fights, while Ruffy dropped to 14-3.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Texas teens bound for Marine recruiter allege ICE assault and eight-hour detention

Two U.S. citizen teenagers say ICE agents used force and detained them en route to a Marine recruiter, while DHS accuses them of obstructing officers. Luis Ochoa and his 17-year-old friend stopped to record immigration enforcement in Alamo, Texas, on September 11, Newsweek reported. Their mother said both teenagers are American citizens. The year of […] The post Texas teens bound for Marine recruiter allege ICE assault and eight-hour detention appeared first on American Almanac .

Two U.S. citizen teenagers say ICE agents used force and detained them en route to a Marine recruiter, while DHS accuses them of obstructing officers. Luis Ochoa and his 17-year-old friend stopped to record immigration enforcement in Alamo, Texas, on September 11, Newsweek reported . Their mother said both teenagers are American citizens. The year of the encounter was not given. The teenagers were held for eight hours before their release. Ochoa said agents broke his wrist and used pepper spray. The Department of Homeland Security said the teenagers obstructed officers, resisted commands and caused minor injuries. That leaves two sharply different accounts of a serious encounter. The teenagers say they stopped to observe and record. DHS…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Trump returns early from Camp David as State Department warns of Middle East escalation

President Trump returned early from Camp David as U.S. officials warned Americans that Middle East tensions could bring rapid escalation and major travel disruptions. The White House schedule had Trump leaving the Maryland retreat Sunday. Newsweek reported that he departed one day early and landed at the Ellipse before 8 p.m. The White House had […] The post Trump returns early from Camp David as State Department warns of Middle East escalation appeared first on American Almanac .

President Trump returned early from Camp David as U.S. officials warned Americans that Middle East tensions could bring rapid escalation and major travel disruptions. The White House schedule had Trump leaving the Maryland retreat Sunday. Newsweek reported that he departed one day early and landed at the Ellipse before 8 p.m. The White House had not explained the shortened trip. That left its timing alongside two serious developments: a regional travel warning and an airspace intrusion near Camp David. The State Department warned Saturday that Americans in the Middle East could face flight cancellations, closed airspace and other travel problems as regional tensions rose. That same weekend, a NORAD F-16 intercepted a civilian aircraft near…Open

What was the State Department's assessment regarding the potential for conflict escalation in the Middle East?
The State Department warned that the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation and specifically noted that the conflict could escalate rapidly, citing hostilities by Iranian-backed Houthis against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports.
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What claims did Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea make regarding military operations?
Yahya Sarea claimed that the group conducted two successful military operations using a large number of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, targeting Riyadh and facilities run by Saudi Aramco. Reports indicated smoke and flames near Riyadh’s airport and numerous flight delays on Saturday.
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What security incident involving an aircraft occurred near Camp David on September 19?
At approximately 7:50 a.m. EDT on September 19, NORAD F-16s intercepted a general aviation aircraft over Thurmont, Maryland, after it entered restricted airspace near the presidential retreat. The military aircraft used flares to attract the pilot's attention and then escorted the plane safely out of the area. The aircraft's operator and the reason for the intrusion were not identified.
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What specific travel warnings did the State Department issue regarding the Middle East?
The State Department warned that Americans in the Middle East could face flight cancellations, closed airspace, and other travel disruptions due to rising regional tensions. They advised Americans to exercise heightened vigilance, monitor airport and airline operations, and stay alert at locations publicly associated with the United States. As of Sunday, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen were under Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warnings.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - How the Federal Reserve rate hike reaches mortgages and credit cards

NPR says the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point, aiming to curb inflation while households face higher mortgage and credit-card costs. An NPR explainer said the Fed approved its first rate increase of 2026 on Wednesday, lifting its rate by 0.25 percentage point. The move matters because the Fed uses higher rates […] The post How the Federal Reserve rate hike reaches mortgages and credit cards appeared first on American Almanac .

NPR says the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point, aiming to curb inflation while households face higher mortgage and credit-card costs. An NPR explainer said the Fed approved its first rate increase of 2026 on Wednesday, lifting its rate by 0.25 percentage point. The move matters because the Fed uses higher rates to raise borrowing costs. The goal is to cool spending and slow price increases that have strained household budgets. That quarter-point increase does not appear as one uniform charge on every loan. Instead, the Fed expects its action to work through borrowing costs across the economy. A quarter-point increase is meant to cool spending The Federal Reserve has two stated jobs: maintaining stable prices and…Open

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AMERICANTHINKER (American Thinker Blog) - The UK is officially a Christian nation, but preaching the Bible can get you arrested

By Andrea Widburg Of course, it’s not officially illegal, but speech codes in Britain ensure that Biblical “wrongthink” opposing Islam or homosexuality will be persecuted.

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NEWSNATIONNOW (Ryan Mancini and The Hill) - Trump plans to convert DC triumphal arch into 'top grade military complex'

President Trump on Sunday said that the plans for the massive triumphal arch bridging Washington, D.C., and Virginia will incorporate a "top grade military complex." Trump said in a Truth Social post that this change to the arch was at the request of the U.S. military "for National Security purposes." "I have agreed to convert [...]

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