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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2023 · 11 MIN

"Barbie" makes history at the box office

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The movie "Barbie" brought in at least a whopping $155 million in its opening weekend, making it one of the biggest movies of 2023, according to early Sunday projections from Comscore. Does this signal America’s return to the movies? Plus, Russia’s port attacks in Ukraine deepen worries over world hunger. Alabama lawmakers defy the Supreme Court on voting rights. And, the latest on UPS workers' fight for better pay. Guests: Axios' Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath and Sara Fischer. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Emily Peck, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: What Russia's withdrawal from the grain deal means for the world "Barbie" makes history with $155 million blockbuster weekend debut UPS Contract Talks Go Down to the Wire as a Possible Strike Looms

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