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Sunday, August 9

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Below are the latest entertainment news stories.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set a new high for the director.

The Sony-Marvel release has accrued $1.67 billion worldwide in just 10 days of release, putting it on a trajectory to be among the biggest blockbusters ever. Domestically, no movie has racked up a higher total faster. In U.S. and Canadian cinemas, “Brand New Day” has grossed $655.1 million thus far. Overseas, it’s already surpassed $1 billion.

It took only seven days for “Brand New Day” to become the highest grossing movie of the year, easily displacing “Toy Story 5” ($1.07 billion worldwide). No Sony film has ever cleared $100 million in its second weekend before. It came close to toppling the best sophomore frame on record: “The Force Awakens,” with $149.2 million in 2015.

Members of the popular girl group KATSEYE are lending support to their bandmate Sophia Laforteza as she prepares to take a break from the group to focus on her health.

The band issued a statement on Weverse, announcing that Laforteza will be “temporarily unable to participate in upcoming promotional activities” and noting that it’s “imperative that her mental health and wellness are prioritized.”

“Sophia has been receiving the utmost support, and following thorough consultations with medical professionals, it has been advised that she take dedicated time for extended rest and ongoing care to ensure a full recovery,” the statement read. “While Sophia herself is eager to perform alongside her members, the health, safety, and long-term well-being of our artists will always remain our highest priority.”

Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.

“Traveling with kids is a whole new world,” said Dr. Shannon Thompson, a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, adding that it’s important to “enjoy your kiddo on your trip” as much as you can.

Here are some tips and tricks for parents to travel safely with young children — and have fun with them, too.

The moment a Transportation Security Administration officer reached into 7-year-old Emree’s backpack, her mother, Molly Glassheim, didn’t understand what was wrong.

Emree had spent part of the summer carefully building a prized collection of NeeDoh stress toys with money from her grandmother while vacationing in Portland, Maine. The colorful, squishy balls and cubes, filled with a soft gel that slowly oozes under pressure, have become one of the year’s hottest toys, with children swapping them at camp, hunting for rare designs and displaying them to friends.

None of that mattered at the security checkpoint.

Minnie Driver said she sprained her neck and is “in shock” after being involved in a “really bad car accident.”

The 56-year-old actor updated fans about the recent car crash in a video posted on Instagram Thursday, Aug. 6, sharing that she is currently in London after returning from France, where the accident occurred.

“I’m sorry about the filter I put on this, but honestly, without it, I just looked appalling. Even the dog wouldn’t look at me,” said Driver, who was lying on her side and wearing a neck brace.

Sydney Towle, who documented her treatment for a form of bile duct cancer called cholangiocarcinoma on social media, has died.

The 26-year-old’s family announced Thursday on her Instagram that she passed away the day before. A graphic reads, “An endless ray of sunshine. A daughter, sister, and friend to so many.” The caption then reads, “We will always love you so much Sydney. I am so proud of how hard you fought. I love you.”

On TikTok, Towle’s family shared a message with her supporters: “She fought really hard, and we’re so proud of her,” said Austin Towle, her brother. “And we thank all of you for your support over the years.”