The
worst summer heat wave in years is settling in on much of the eastern
half of the United States. Temperatures well into the 90s will combine
with humidity to make it feel like over 100 degrees in cities from the
Mississippi River to the Atlantic coast as the steamy weather system
slowly moves eastward. The scorching conditions will continue through
the week. Source Link
Instead
of “Carmageddon” it was “Carmaheaven” in Los Angeles over the weekend
as drivers heeded public pleas to stay home while a major north-south
expressway was closed to all traffic. Traffic did not not back up on
surface streets along the 10 mile stretch of Interstate 405. The planned
two-day shutdown was shortened by nearly 12 hours when crews completed
their work ahead of schedule. Source Link
The
young wizard has conjured up some box office magic during the opening
weekend for the final film in the Harry Potter series. Premium prices
for 3D showings helped generate $168 million in U.S. ticket sales for
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.” That beats the previous
opening weekend record set in 2008 by Batman blockbuster, “The Dark
Knight.” Source Link
