It’s the circle of September’s weekend box office: Lion King is king!! The 3D Disney classic held the crown for a second week in a row with $22.1 million beating out “Moneyball” and “Dolphin Tale.” Get the full report after the jump! Wendy L.
NFL: Terrell Owens In Korea For Stem Cell Therapy
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Free agent WR Terrell Owens isn’t ready to call it quits on his prismatic NFL career. Owens is in South Korea on a three-day visit for stem-cell therapy on his surgically repaired ACL, according to The Korea Times, South Korea’s oldest english-language newspaper.
Plans For A Casino In New York City
Top Albany lawmakers are ready to approve Las Vegas-style casinos for New York state including the city. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
U.S. Military Loses $360 Million To Afghanistan Insurgents And Criminals
After examining hundreds of combat support and reconstruction contracts in Afghanistan, the U.S military estimates $360 million in U.S. tax dollars has ended up in the hands of the Taliban, criminals, and power brokers with ties to both. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
Car Talk: 2012 Ford Explorer
Ford’s reborn Explorer has been selling at a brisk clip since being introduced for the 2011 model year, with some 65,823 units finding homes through June. While that’s a far cry from the line’s salad days back in the ’90s, that total already pips the previous generation’s 2010 sales figures for the entire year. And that’s with just one engine, the 3.5-liter V6. @funkmasterflex
