Black Actors Who’ve Played Historical World Leaders

The subjects of this collection range from former South African and Egyptian presidents, through to leaders in Uganda, as well as American presidents and architects of independence movements. Each entry focuses on a specific project, the significant historical figure involved, the unique method used that made the portrayal memorable, and the context that ties the performance to the true events it aims to depict.

Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television’

The following list presents the most recent weekend releases first, followed by original productions by Max and other significant projects. Each listing provides a summary of the show’s content along with details about the cast, creators, producers, and production companies involved. This allows you to start watching with all the important information at your fingertips.

Robinhood’s S&P Inclusion: A Retail Trader’s Windfall

This online trading platform-darling of the disenchanted and lifeline to the dispossessed-rose on the news of its induction into the S&P 500. A name etched into the marble of financial immortality, if only on paper. The common man, who once traded with his lunch money, now watches his bets ride the coattails of giants.

Planet Labs’ Stock Surge: A Cynic’s Diary of Optimism and Satellites 🚀

Investors have once again proven they’re willing to throw money at anything with a “space” in the name. Planet Labs (PL)’s stock has soared nearly 50% this week, and I’m here to dissect this celestial charade with the same enthusiasm I reserve for my ex’s LinkedIn updates. Let’s call it a “moonshot” of optimism-though the moon in question might be Saturn’s.

Triumphant Titans of Nasdaq-100 in August 2025

Intel, the storied semiconductor behemoth, made an unexpected return to the spotlight in August, posting a 23% gain. One could almost hear the muffled sighs of relief from its boardroom as they counted their blessings. Having endured a string of ignominious quarterly results and a stock price wallowing in the mire, Intel found salvation-or perhaps more accurately, a temporary reprieve-in an arrangement that had the grace of a Faustian bargain. The Trump administration, ever the patron of dubious alliances, secured a 9.9% stake in Intel, creating a partnership so unusual it would make even the most seasoned corporate lawyer raise an eyebrow.

Why Gemini’s Stock Took Off Like a Rocket Today

Ah, but let’s rewind the clock, shall we? Gemini, the space-age cryptocurrency exchange, embarked on its IPO adventure today. And what an adventure it was! The stock, a shiny new celestial body in the stock market galaxy, rocketed from its starting price of $28 per share and blasted off to a staggering $37.01. But wait, it wasn’t done yet! The share price soared higher, reaching a cosmic peak of $45.89 – a 63.9% gain – before finally settling back down to $32 by the end of the day. Quite the roller-coaster ride, wouldn’t you say?

Should You Forget Nvidia and Buy These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Instead?

Nvidia has now emerged as the globe’s largest company, boasting a market value surpassing an astounding $4 trillion. In the second quarter alone, it dominated the GPU market with an astonishing 94% share and witnessed its data center revenue surge by an impressive 56%, reaching $41.1 billion. Despite this remarkable growth, there might be potential investment opportunities within the sector due to such substantial figures.

Warner Bros. Makes Hollywood History With 7 Straight Films Opening Above $40M

The movies came out via the studio’s primary label and its New Line brand, with strategic partnerships boosting their impact when necessary. A video game-based movie attracted families, horror movies maintained a strong presence over weekends, and a high-profile superhero reboot drew one of the year’s largest audiences. Here is the list of seven films, arranged from the smallest to the largest domestic opening weekend earnings:

1. Film with the lowest domestic opening weekend earnings
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7. Film with the highest domestic opening weekend earnings