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The AI Firm Behind India's Epic Series Just Made a Cross-Border MOVE

The AI technology behind Star Plus and JioHotstar series “Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh” is headed to Indonesia. There, its developer Galleri5 and fellow Collective company Collective Studios’ Historyverse plan to create film and series properties drawn from the country’s myths and history. Historyverse, which handles original IP and studio work for Collective Artists Network, is partnering […]

Variety·Tech·3d ago

How Dropbox Plans to Save Its Workers From AI BRAIN ROT

Concerned about its workers losing brainpower as they outsource work to artificial intelligence, Dropbox is considering using cognitive training tools, like memory exercises and attention-span training, to keep them mentally sharp.  The cloud storage pioneer has also experimented with “analog” offsites, where executives practice breathwork and put aside their electronic devices.  “We’re incredibly optimistic about [AI’s] impact, but we also believe we have a responsibility to understand how it’s

How a SALAD DRESSING Company Just Humiliated Silicon Valley

What do you do when you think your company’s technology may fundamentally alter the fabric of the economy—or rend it apart entirely? Anthropic, which is widely rumored to be approaching a record-setting IPO, apparently has an answer: Cut the public in on a piece of whatever comes next. Last week, the company announced that it would dedicate 5% of its shares to a company-owned public benefit trust. If Anthropic’s products are as lucrative as its sky-high valuation suggests, those shares coul

Why Most People Still Have NO IDEA What to Ask AI

AI agents are powerful, but most ordinary people don’t yet use them. Town wants to change that. Led by CEO Jean-Denis Greze, playfully referred to as Town’s mayor, the company announced a $108 million Series B on October 19, co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures, at a $1 billion valuation.   Greze cofounded the San Francisco startup with Tony Vincent in late 2024 after serving as CTO of Plaid, where he built up the engineering team from about 20 people to 350. Town’s betting it can ma

The INVISIBLE Change That Just Destroyed Thousands of Online PUBLISHERS

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more about AI's impact on the web, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started The digital publishing industry has relied on Google for a very long time. Many outlets spent time and money optimizing their webpages to show up at the top of the search engine, with the goal of getting readers to click on their a

The Verge·Tech·2d ago

The Shocking BAN That Just Hit One of Reddit's Biggest Communities

The mods at r/opensource posted new submission rules that, among other things, banned projects that use AI. The post made Saturday evening opens by saying, "If your project uses AI, is made by AI, or is intended for AI, it's not welcome on r/opensource. AI, as it exists today, is incongruent to this Open Source community." The new rules have set off a firestorm in the comments, and even spurred the creation of a rival sub r/trueopensource. Moderator Wolvereness has waded into the comments to exp

The Verge·Tech·2d ago

The Starlink 'LOOPHOLE' Musk Just Closed—And Why Ukraine Is DENYING Everything

Elon Musk says SpaceX closed Ukraine Starlink ‘loophole,’ while Kyiv denies breaching terms  NBC News Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms  Reuters Sen. Adam Schiff says Pete Hegseth should testify on Starlink slowdown in Ukraine  NBC News Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules  The New York Times Ukraine says Starlink speeds restored as Elon Musk admits SpaceX throttled service over drone strikes  CBS News

Google News·Tech·2d ago
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Instagram Just Made a Move That Could Change Your LIVING Room

Instagram is continuing its expansion into living rooms with Instagram for TV, for Apple TV. The company first started testing a version of the platform focused on Reels, live streams, and other video content, blown up for a bigger screen in December of last year. Then, in June, it launched a slew of new features for the app, which is available for Amazon's Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, and Google TV. Now Meta is bringing the app to Apple TV, though there's been little fanfare. MacRumors spotted

The Verge·Tech·2d ago

The Switch 2 Accessory That Was MILLIMETERS From Perfection

The stick and face buttons are too close for comfort. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge The Crkd Nitro Deck was a saving grace for the original Nintendo Switch. The slide-on $59.99 accessory brought Hall effect sticks to drift-plagued consoles - no need to open up your Joy-Con for a complicated repair. The Nitro Deck 2, made for both the original Switch and the larger Switch 2, continues the tradition of having better sticks than what Nintendo puts in even the newest Joy-Con (though these

The Verge·Tech·2d ago

Elon Musk's AI Just Released Something MONTHS After Promising the Impossible

Months after Elon Musk promised that his AI tool Grok Imagine would create an entirely AI-generated, feature-length version of “The Odyssey,” the tech mogul has partially followed through on the claim. On Friday, the company shared the first 7-minute, AI-generated episode of the “Odyssey” series on X. The account also credited the “creative collaboration” to […]

Variety·Tech·2d ago
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The Browser That's Making Arc Users ABANDON Ship in Droves

Launcher-like pinned tabs, pop-over glance view, and more make Zen my go to browser. | Image: Zen Browser I know many of you are mourning the loss of the Arc browser, and I get it. It felt like the first app in a long time to really offer a new approach to browser design. Atlassian bought the company last year and shifted its focus to developing Dia, its even more AI-focused browser. And soon enough, Arc will officially be no more, leaving dedicated users in a lurch. But I abandoned Arc quite

The Verge·Tech·2d ago
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What This YouTuber Found INSIDE the iPhone Duo Will Shock You

Social media and the iPhone Duo subreddit are filled with reports of Apple's foldable failing quickly and in spectacular fashion. Some users report having the phone for only a few hours before the hinge seems to catch on something, then audibly crack and break the screen. Tellingly, the cracks all seem to happen in the same place. YouTuber CuriousHagi was able to reproduce the cracked screen during some durability testing of the iPhone Duo. Then he pulled it apart to try and find the culprit. W

The Verge·Tech·2d ago

What Apple DIDN'T Tell You About Your iPhone's Biggest Weakness

As is tradition, iFixit has torn open the latest iPhone and laid its parts bare on a table. It found some interesting details about how Apple might be hiding the crease on the Duo's folding screen and gave it a 5/10 repairability score. That might not seem particularly high, but it's the best score the site has given to a foldable yet. The internal screen's matte nano-texture cover doesn't just make it more readable in bright sunlight; it also helps mask the crease by scattering reflections. Wh

The Verge·Tech·2d ago

What Elon Musk Just ADMITTED About Ukraine's Starlink Access

Elon Musk says SpaceX was behind restrictions to Ukraine’s Starlink access  The Washington Post Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms  Reuters Ukraine disputes Elon Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink’s terms of service  Anchorage Daily News Musk’s Starlink Explanation Challenged by Texas GOP Lawmaker Dan Crenshaw  Bloomberg.com Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored  AP News

Google News·Tech·2d ago
Business

Trump's Secret Deal That Could Transform AMERICAN Manufacturing

Trump set to announce Audi plan to build US factory in Georgia, source says  Reuters Trump Announces Audi’s First-Ever U.S. Factory in Georgia as Tariffs Bite  WSJ Audi adding 4,500 jobs in Central Georgia with new manufacturing plant  13WMAZ Audi to build Georgia factory near Macon  AJC.com Trump Defends Tariffs at Rally as He Says Audi to Build US Plant  Bloomberg.com

Why Audi Just Made a Move That Changes EVERYTHING for American Manufacturing

Trump Announces Audi’s First-Ever U.S. Factory in Georgia as Tariffs Bite  WSJ Trump announces at a Georgia campaign rally that Audi will build a new auto factory in the state  Yahoo Audi adding 4,500 jobs in Central Georgia with new manufacturing plant  13WMAZ Audi to build Georgia factory near Macon  AJC.com Volkswagen Plans New Audi Plant in Georgia, Handing Trump a Win  Bloomberg.com

Trump Announces Audi's SURPRISE Factory Decision in Georgia

Audi to Build Factory in Georgia, Trump Says  The New York Times Trump Announces Audi’s First-Ever U.S. Factory in Georgia as Tariffs Bite  WSJ Trump announces Audi will build $4 billion US factory in Georgia  Reuters Audi to invest $4B in Georgia for first US auto plant  FOX 5 Atlanta Trump Defends Tariffs at Rally as He Touts New US Audi Plant  Bloomberg.com

Your Customer Service Problem Isn't What You THINK It Is

A few years ago, one of our team members came down with a big health problem—a splitting headache that just wouldn’t let up. She visited several doctors, who recommended various treatments and medications to alleviate the pain, none of which worked. The pain was so intense that it made it difficult to carry out basic tasks, affecting both her personal and professional lives. After a few days of nonstop pain, she decided to try a different route and visit a chiropractor. The chiropractor listened

Why Your Job Might Be the WORST Decision You're Still Making

Below, Lindsay Crouse shares five key insights from her new book, The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out. Lindsay is a marathon runner and journalist who worked at The New York Times for 15 years. Her reporting helped bring maternity rights to pregnant Nike athletes. What’s the Big Idea? Quitting isn’t failure. Knowing when to walk away from a goal that no longer serves us can free up the time, energy, and opportunity we need to build something better. Listen to the audio v

The REAL Reason Behind America's Sudden Generosity Boom

Generosity is in the air, or so it would seem. The Trump administration recently mailed a round of $500 checks to almost a million users of Healthcare.gov. The AI rivals OpenAI and Anthropic have promised to share their (eventual) wealth with the public beyond investors, and Anthropic this week got a bit more specific, proposing a Public Benefit Fund pegged at 5% of the company’s overall value. And never to be outdone, Elon Musk promptly pledged to give “every kid in America” a share in SpaceX. 

Why Volkswagen Is Building a $4B Factory While FIRING Workers at Home

Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at home  The Guardian Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US  Fox Business Trump Says He Plans More Announcements on Economy  Bloomberg.com Audi to build $4bn US plant as it grapples with tariffs  Financial Times Audi to build new auto factory in Georgia, Trump announces at campaign rally  AL.com

Politics

The Ballot Demand That Has California Officials FURIOUS

California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester 'noncitizen' ballots  AP News Justice Dept. Demands That California Counties Help Identify Noncitizen Voters  The New York Times Nevada County joins a growing list of counties receiving demand letters from DOJ  YubaNet Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown  PBS California leaders rebuke Trump administration’s push over alleged noncitizen voting  The Guardian

Why the Justice Dept Is Demanding California Reveal THESE Voters

US Justice Dept demands California counties help identify suspected noncitizen voters  Reuters Justice Dept. Demands That California Counties Help Identify Noncitizen Voters  The New York Times California leaders rebuke Trump administration’s push over alleged noncitizen voting  The Guardian DOJ tells California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens. Here's what to know.  Yahoo UPDATED Nevada County joins a growing list of counties receiving demand letters from DOJ  YubaNet

Why DOJ Just Demanded California VERIFY These Ballots

DOJ demands that some California counties set aside and verify alleged noncitizen ballots within 48 hours  CBS News Justice Dept. Demands That California Counties Help Identify Noncitizen Voters  The New York Times California leaders rebuke Trump administration’s push over alleged noncitizen voting  The Guardian DOJ tells California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens. Here's what to know.  Yahoo UPDATED Nevada County joins a growing list of counties receiving demand letters

Why California's Leader Says Voting Laws Are Being WEAPONIZED

California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’  The Guardian DOJ orders some California counties to verify ballots in 48 hours  AP News Justice Dept. Demands That California Counties Help Identify Noncitizen Voters  The New York Times UPDATED Nevada County joins a growing list of counties receiving demand letters from DOJ  YubaNet California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester ‘noncitizen’ ballots  KCRA

Why Democrats Want a Judge to THROW OUT Trump's Alaska Challenge

Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate race  NBC News Alaska Election Gambit Shows Justice Dept. Has Bowed to Trump’s Demands  The New York Times Democrats, voting-rights groups challenge Trump's bid to block Alaska Senate certification  CNBC Facing an electoral wipeout, Trump goes after the system  Politico This Justice Department official hustles to the forefront of Trump’s legal agenda  CNN

Why Trump's Venezuelan Stronghold Now Feels BETRAYED Before Midterms

In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies ahead of midterms: "I feel, in a way, betrayed."  CBS News Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turning  BBC Many Latinos are done with Trump. The shift is especially striking in Texas  Los Angeles Times ‘We’re in a red sinkhole’: Plummeting Latino support for Republicans could swing the midterms  CNN In one Miami community, some Latinos hesitant to vote Republican amid ICE immig

Where Trump Will Be This Weekend Ahead of MIDTERMS

Trump in Georgia, Michigan this weekend ahead of 2026 midterm elections  Fox News UPDATED: Crowds build early ahead of President Trump's voter rally in Perry  WGXA 'I love President Trump' | Supporters line up in Perry for Trump rally, saying promises brought them out  13WMAZ DOJ to send monitors to 6 Georgia counties with Democratic majorities  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rick Jackson speaks before supporters at President Trump's campaign rally in Perry  Yahoo

The Factory Deal Trump Just Announced That SHOCKED Georgia

Trump announces at a Georgia campaign rally that Audi will build a new auto factory in the state  AP News Trump Announces Audi’s First-Ever U.S. Factory in Georgia as Tariffs Bite  WSJ Audi to invest $4B in Georgia for first US auto plant  FOX 5 Atlanta Audi to invest $4 billion for Georgia assembly plant to build SUVs  Automotive News Trump Defends Tariffs at Rally as He Says Audi to Build US Plant  Bloomberg.com

The Four Pennsylvania Races That Could FLIP Everything

Democratic candidates are ahead in two, hold a narrow edge in a third and are tied in a fourth, new polling shows. The seats embody the fights playing out nationwide in the midterms.

Obama's First Midterm Rally: What He Just Said About TRUMP

In first midterm rallies, Obama assails Trump administration  The Washington Post Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections  BBC Obama’s Ohio, Michigan speeches: Key takeaways on Trump, Iran war, midterms  Al Jazeera Obama slams Trump for years of ‘chaos and cruelty’ while stumping for Democrats in Michigan, Ohio  CNN Obama blasts Trump while campaigning for US midterms  RTE.ie

Obama Just Broke His SILENCE — And Trump Won't Like What He Said

Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail  The New York Times Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections  BBC Obama’s Ohio, Michigan speeches: Key takeaways on Trump, Iran war, midterms  Al Jazeera Obama slams Trump for years of ‘chaos and cruelty’ while stumping for Democrats in Michigan, Ohio  CNN Obama accuses Trump of ‘chaos, cruelty and corruption’  The Telegraph

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Trump's Secret IRAN Plan That Could Ignite After Election DAY

Trump Prepares for Iran Escalation After US, Israeli Elections  Bloomberg.com A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War  The New York Times Signs point to renewed major US military ops against Iran  Yahoo Live - Araghchi says war would not alter Iran policy as Trump raises prospect of strike  Iran International Opinion | Iran war fever is rising again. The battlespace has changed.  The Washington Post

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The Government Decision That Just Left MILLIONS Without Food

Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps  The Guardian Texas SNAP participation drops to a 17-year low as the feds tighten eligibility  The Texas Tribune Congress Must Delay SNAP Cost Shift to Stanch SNAP Participation Losses, Which Far Exceed CBO’s Estimates  Center on Budget and Policy Priorities 'Hunger Disaster Unrolling Before Our Eyes': Alarm Grows Over Trump Food Aid Evisceration  Common Dreams Latino families hit worst by SNAP cuts in Arizona  Copper C

The Lawsuit That Could BLOCK Alaska's Senate Results

Blanche defends lawsuit to block certification of Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses  CNN Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate race  NBC News Democrats, voting-rights groups challenge Trump's bid to block Alaska Senate certification  CNBC Blanche on Alaska suit: 'There could be a crime'  Politico Trump Seethes Over GOP's 'Worst Senator' Who Knocked His DOJ's Lawsuit  Yahoo

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Why Pete Hegseth Must Testify About Starlink's MYSTERIOUS Ukraine Slowdown

Sen. Adam Schiff says Pete Hegseth should testify on Starlink slowdown in Ukraine  NBC News Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms  Reuters Elon Musk says SpaceX was behind restrictions to Ukraine’s Starlink access  The Washington Post British PM pushes Trump on Ukraine’s Starlink access  Politico Schiff: Hegseth should face Senate questions over Starlink slowdown  The Hill

How Ramaswamy Is Following Trump's Playbook in Ohio's TIGHT Race

Ramaswamy follows Trump's playbook in tight Ohio governor's race  USA Today Amy Acton says Trump, Vance should 'look at the facts' after Ramaswamy attack ad  Yahoo Jon Husted, Vivek Ramaswamy campaign in Greater Cincinnati with Election Day just a week away  WLWT Obama rips into Ramaswamy over attack ad: ‘There’s no line he won’t cross’  The Washington Post Ramaswamy and Trump gamble on an incendiary ad, as Ohio shows signs it might turn purple again  CNN

The Alaska Lawsuit Where 'There Could Be a CRIME'

Blanche on Alaska suit: 'There could be a crime'  Politico Blanche defends lawsuit to block certification of Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses  CNN Alaska Election Feud Gets Uglier as Blanche Defends Justice Department Action  WSJ Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate race  NBC News Blanche says Trump isn’t trying to meddle with Alaska election results by suing over Senate race  WTOP News

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What Happened to Mary Peltola That Just HALTED Her Campaign

Mary Peltola delays campaign events after sustaining ‘minor injuries’ in car crash  NBC News Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola delays campaign stops after car crash  The Guardian Alaska Democrat Postpones Events After ‘Minor Injuries’ in Automobile Collision, Campaign Says  The New York Times Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola sustains "minor injuries" in car accident, reschedules campaign events  CBS News Democrat in Alaska’s toss-up Senate race reschedules events after car crash  The Wash

Why Alaska's Senate Race Just Got COMPLICATED After This Car Crash

Democrat in Alaska’s toss-up Senate race reschedules events after car crash  The Washington Post Peltola Postpones Events After ‘Minor Injuries’ in Automobile Collision, Campaign Says  The New York Times Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola delays campaign stops after car crash  The Guardian Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola sustains "minor injuries" in car accident, reschedules campaign events  CBS News Mary Peltola delays campaign events after sustaining ‘minor injuries’ in car crash  NBC N

The White House Photo Bishops Now Wish They NEVER Took

Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say it was used politically  AP News Catholic Leaders Say Trump Meeting Wasn’t Intended to Be Political After White House Shares Video  The New York Times Des Moines bishop says White House 'exploited' visit for politics  The Des Moines Register Editorial: Bishops' prayer for Trump may have been sincere. For Trump, it was pure politics.  National Catholic Reporter Milwaukee Archbishop Grob issues ‘public apology’ over White House meeti

International

The Surgery That Revealed Pope Leo XIV's Devastating DIAGNOSIS

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful as he arrives at Gemelli Hospital on October 13, 2026, in Rome, Italy. Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung after it was discovered during a medical examination. He is expected to stay in the hospital for approximately 1 week following the procedure. Vatican Pool/Getty Image Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, according to the Vatican. The diagnosis followed a successful surgery on October 13, in which the doc

What Israeli Forces Just Did in Hebron That NO ONE Saw Coming

Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes  BBC Israel Cracks Down in West Bank City After Deadly Attack  The New York Times Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes  The Guardian Israeli PM pledges massive military operation after West Bank checkpoint attack  NPR Israel begins demolitions in West Bank city after two soldiers killed in shooting attack  CNN

Why U.S. Officials Are Being Warned About IMMINENT Danger

Iran in ‘advanced stages’ of plots to kill U.S. officials abroad, memo warns  The Washington Post Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say  The New York Times U.S. Evacuates Mideast Outposts After Suspected Iranian Plot to Target Americans  WSJ US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran  AP News Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns  CBS News

What Started Peaceful in Paris Just Turned VIOLENT

Violence flares in Paris after largely peaceful protests across France  Reuters Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across France as Clashes Erupt in Paris  WSJ France sees another weekend of mass protests, with nearly 1,000 detained  CNN More than 1,000 arrested in France as protestors and police clash in several cities  CBS News More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt  AP News

What's Happening in France That Police Can't CONTROL

France Protests Live Updates: Protesters March Across Cities as Police Seek to Prevent More Riots  The New York Times Violence flares in Paris after largely peaceful protests across France  Reuters Live updates: Police and protesters clash in France as water cannon deployed in Paris  CNN Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across France as Clashes Erupt in Paris  WSJ Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France  BBC

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Why Someone Just Set Hitler's Mountain Retreat ABLAZE

Man arrested after fire engulfs Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest mountain retreat in the Bavarian Alps  Fox News A fire devastates the Eagle’s Nest retreat built for Hitler in Germany. A suspect is detained  AP News ‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire  The New York Times Suspect arrested as Hitler's Eagle's Nest, the Kehlsteinhaus, catches fire  DW.com German police arrest suspect following fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest  Yahoo

Nearly 1,000 Arrested as France ERUPTS in Mass Protests

Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France  BBC Violence flares in Paris after largely peaceful protests across France  Reuters More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt  AP News Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across France as Clashes Erupt in Paris  WSJ How a Small Student Protest Spread Across France  The New York Times

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The Election That Could REVERSE Brazil's Political Direction OVERNIGHT

Incumbent president lost in first round to senator and son of convicted ex-president Brazilians are going to the polls on Sunday in a highly unpredictable runoff in which the leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is attempting an unprecedented comeback against the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who won the first-round vote. Bolsonaro’s surprise victory despite not leading most polls made him the favourite three weeks ago, but since then Lula’s campaign has gained ground, and the tw

What Kim Jong Un Is Building Across the Chinese BORDER

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge  AP News Kim Jong-un Makes First Visit to China in Over a Year  The New York Times Kim Jong Un Makes Surprise Trip to China, Crosses New Bridge  WSJ North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go?  The Guardian North Korea’s Kim Jong Un crosses new China border bridge to reaffirm ties  Financial Times

The Student Movement That Could TOPPLE a Dictator

Serbia votes in election pitting longtime leader against student movement  Al Jazeera Serbia votes as students seek to unseat Vucic in snap election  Reuters Student movement takes Serbia's Vučić to the wire in neck-and-neck election  BBC What to Know as Serbia Votes for a New Parliament  The New York Times Opinion | How a leaderless student movement could topple Serbia’s autocrat  The Washington Post

Kim Jong Un's Secret Journey Across a Bridge That Didn't Exist YESTERDAY

Kim Jong Un Makes Surprise Trip to China, Crosses New Bridge  WSJ North Korea's Kim Jong Un touts ties, opens bridge with China on first trip in a year  CBS News North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go?  The Guardian North Korea’s Kim Jong Un crosses new China border bridge to reaffirm ties  Financial Times North Korea's Kim Jong Un returns from China after war memorial visit, state media says  Reuters

The SHOCKING Accusation That Could Destroy a Royal Connection

Exclusive: Meghan’s father denies possessing child sexual abuse images as forensic analysis of found images continues All signs point to Thomas Markle Sr being a “possible sex offender of the grossest kind” although a full forensic investigation will give a “definitive picture”, the Philippine interior minister has told the Guardian. Authorities in the south-east Asian country are analysing digital images allegedly belonging to the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex that were said to have

Why the UK Government Still Hasn't Acted 10 Months After a British Man's DEATH

Police closed case of Andrew Frederick despite autopsy report ruling his death a homicide A time-critical investigation into the death of a British man whose body was found in a ransacked property on the Caribbean island of Grenada has stalled because of diplomatic delays between the two countries. Charity workers supporting the family of Andrew Frederick are demanding immediate government intervention to clear the path for a full investigation to begin almost 10 months after his death, which ha

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Kim Jong Un Just Made His First Move in a YEAR

North Korea's Kim Jong Un touts ties, opens bridge with China on first trip in a year  CBS News Kim Jong Un Makes Surprise Trip to China, Crosses New Bridge  WSJ North Korea’s Kim crosses new bridge into China as trade ties warm  CNN North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go?  The Guardian North Korea’s Kim Jong Un crosses new China border bridge to reaffirm ties  Financial Times

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She Watched Her Cousin Die — And SURVIVED to Tell This Story

Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her eyes  Reuters Pope appeals for end to hostilities in Yemen and prays for Jordan attack victims  Vatican News Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40  NPR Death toll rises to 9 after gunmen open fire on church in Jordan  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Survivor of deadly attack on Jordan church describes people crawling for their lives  AP News

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The Unlikely Coalition That Could END Netanyahu's Rule

Netanyahu casts Arab parties as a threat. They could be key to his defeat.  The Washington Post How Israel's Election Could Unfold  The New York Times Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly in for pivotal vote  The Boston Globe Disenchanted Netanyahu supporters are prize of Israel election campaign  Reuters Israel’s New Center of Gravity  WSJ

The Israeli Election That Could END Netanyahu's POWER

Israeli election to test Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to hold power  CBS News How Israel's Election Could Unfold  The New York Times Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake  CNN Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly in for pivotal vote  AP News Disenchanted Netanyahu supporters are prize of Israel election campaign  Reuters

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The Grassroots Movement That Could END a 12-Year Strongman Rule

Serbia votes as strongman Vučić faces grassroots challenge to 12-year rule – Europe live  The Guardian Serbia votes in historic election as students seek to end Vucic's long grip on power  Reuters Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections  BBC Putin’s last friend in Europe battles for survival after student uprising  The Telegraph Opinion | How a leaderless student movement could topple Serbia’s autocrat  The Washington Post

Brazil's Tight Runoff That Could Change EVERYTHING

Brazil votes in tight runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro  Reuters Brazilians vote in presidential election runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro  The Guardian Brazil election live: Lula and Bolsonaro face off in presidential runoff  Reuters The Left’s Last Great Survivor is Running Out of Road  Politico Who are the candidates in Brazil's presidential election?  BBC

The Opposition Leader Who Just Walked Back Into DANGER

Nobel peace prize winner’s return after almost a year in exile is unlikely to please interim president Delcy Rodríguez The Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has announced she has returned to Venezuela almost a year after she left the country to receive the Nobel peace prize. “I’m here. With you,” she wrote on X on Sunday lunchtime. Continue reading...

What Israel Is Doing in the West Bank As ELECTIONS Loom

Israel presses ahead with West Bank operation as election approaches  AP News Israeli military to close West Bank crossings ahead of upcoming elections as massive operation underway  CBS News 'A very serious military failure': Father of fallen soldier demands answers  Israel National News Israel Cracks Down in West Bank City After Deadly Attack  The New York Times Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes  The Guardian

Le Pen's Promise of National RENEWAL for France

France’s Le Pen vows national ‘renewal’ in campaign launch  Financial Times France's Le Pen launches presidential bid as protests rattle the nation  Reuters Bardella Reelected President of French Far-Right National Rally  Bloomberg.com French far-right leader Le Pen seeks to leverage unrest in presidential campaign kick-off  France 24 The French Riots Prove an Old Truism That Americans Must Heed.  Slate

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The Election Results Brazil Has Been WAITING For

After a shock defeat in the first round, the incumbent Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is seeking a new term in a runoff with Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of his convicted predecessor Polls close at 17.00 BRT, 20.00 GMT, with first results expected within the hour. Continue reading...

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How Le Pen Is Remaking Herself as France UNRAVELS

Le Pen casts herself as protector of France as troubles swirl  POLITICO.eu France's Le Pen launches presidential bid as protests rattle the nation  Reuters France’s Le Pen vows national ‘renewal’ in campaign launch  Financial Times Bardella Reelected President of French Far-Right National Rally  Bloomberg.com As Le Pen holds far-right congress, Orléans braces to become epicenter of major protests  Le Monde.fr

The Brazil Election Results That Could Change EVERYTHING in 2026

Brazil election 2026: Live second round results  The Guardian Brazil election live: Lula and Bolsonaro face off as Supreme Court extends voting hours  Reuters U.S. influence in Latin America at stake in runoff election in Brazil  NPR Polls extended in Brazil's presidential runoff between incumbent Lula and challenger Bolsonaro  DW.com The Left’s Last Great Survivor is Running Out of Road  Politico

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Why Brazil Just STOPPED Counting Votes Midway Through

Polls officially close after Brazilian ⁠supreme court ordered the extension Sunday as Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva await results The local electoral court ordered the immediate restoration of 100% of the bus fleet and ordered the arrest of the municipal transport secretary, Pablo Souza, on suspicion of an electoral offence and disobeying court orders. The arrest warrant could not be carried out, however, because he is in Paris on what the city government described as an “offici

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Three BLACK HOLES Found Where They Shouldn't EXIST

Astronomers have discovered three actively feeding black holes inside a single galaxy more than 12.5 billion light-years away, revealing a remarkable scene from the universe’s infancy. Two of the black holes are separated by just 620 light-years and are expected to eventually merge, while a third lurks farther away. One weighs an astonishing 80 million suns, and another is growing faster than conventional theories predict.

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How Pancreatic Cancer Just Learned to REWRITE Its Own DNA

Scientists have discovered how pancreatic cancer cells continually reshape their genetic makeup to become more aggressive, spread, and evade treatment. In laboratory experiments, blocking a key gene reversed some of these dangerous changes, revealing a potential new way to fight the deadly disease.

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The Shocking Truth About Where Spinosaurus ACTUALLY Lived

Millions of years after animals first conquered land, some took an extraordinary evolutionary U-turn and returned to the water. Using machine learning and thousands of fossil measurements, Yale scientists have uncovered surprising clues about which prehistoric creatures truly became aquatic. Their findings suggest that Spinosaurus spent most of its life underwater, while some ancient marine reptiles previously thought to be fully aquatic actually spent considerable time on land.

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Why Tonight's Full Moon Belongs to HUNTERS

This evening, the night sky is helping to set a spooky mood for the upcoming Halloween festivities later this week. Just after midnight (12:12 a.m. ET on Monday, October 26), the Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination. Here’s everything you need to know about this luminous orb so you can be the most informed person at your office. What exactly is a full moon anyways? Much like Picasso or moody teenagers, the Moon goes through phases. Unlike the artist and hormonal youths, the Moon’s are more

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The Vaccine Decision That Could Trigger an 83% SURGE in Infections

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins U.S. President Donald Trump as he signs an executive order calling for childhood vaccine shots to be spaced out into separate visits during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 10, 2026, in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images A new modeling study projects that delaying or omitting the hepatitis B birth dose could increase chronic infections among children by 83% to 225%, depending on vaccine uptake

What Doctors Are NOW Recommending for Menopause Will SURPRISE You

The ACOG released updated recommendations for the management of various menopause symptoms. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released expanded menopause management guidelines strongly recommending menopause hormone therapy (MHT) for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and related sleep disturbances in eligible individuals. For individuals who can’t or don’t want to use MHT, ACOG strongly recommends nonhormonal options, including selec

The Foods in Your Kitchen That Could Be DESTROYING Your Brain

Recent research has shown that high intake of ultra-processed foods may be associated with an increased risk of stroke. Liudmila Evsegneeva · Moment/Getty Healthy adults who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be more likely to show signs of vascular brain injury, which has been linked to stroke risk and cognitive decline. UPFs account for more than 50% of daily energy intake in high-income countries such as the United States. People with the highest UPF intake had high

The Hidden Bias Putting Women's Lives at RISK in Hospitals

Women with autoimmune disease are also more likely to be misdiagnosed with mental health conditions than men. MementoJpeg/Moment/Getty Images A new study found that women with autoimmune diseases often take longer to get a correct diagnosis. The researchers added that women are more likely to be misdiagnosed with mental health conditions than men. Factors such as disease presentation, research gaps, fragmented care, and unconscious medical bias may contribute to these disparities. The resear

RJ Mitte's Death Exposes What Doctors MISSED About Cerebral Palsy

RJ Mitte attends a screening of “Talking To Strangers” at Fine Arts Theatre on September 30, 2026, in Beverly Hills, CA. Unique Nicole/Getty Images “Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte has reportedly died by suicide at age 34, according to his representative. Authorities have not yet confirmed the official cause of death. Mitte lived with cerebral palsy and was a prominent advocate for disability representation and inclusion. Research shows that adults with cerebral palsy have higher rates of depre

The Bedtime Snack That Could TRANSFORM Your Sleep

Pistachios contain several nutrients associated with sleep, llike melatonin, which helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. fcafotodigital/E+/Getty Images A narrative review of current evidence suggests that pistachios may help support sleep. Pistachios contain nutrients associated with sleep health, including tryptophan, vitamin B6, magnesium, phytonutrient melatonin, fiber, and polyphenols, which may influence sleep-related biological processes. Studies of tryptophan supplements and dietary po

Why Endometriosis Patients Face DOUBLE the Migraine Risk

Researchers may have uncovered the surprising connection between endometriosis and migraine. South_agency/E+/Getty Images Those with endometriosis had 2.3 times the odds of also having migraine, according to a new analysis of more than 13 million females. The researchers said the two conditions may share a pain pathway. A planned clinical trial will test whether migraine medication can relieve endometriosis pain. In a new analysis, researchers found females with endometriosis were 2.3 times

The Good and the HARD Truth About Life on GLP-1s

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have changed daily life for millions of people, though side effects are common. Photo by Getty GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide can lead to significant weight loss and may help reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and quiet persistent thoughts about food. Many people report life changing results after years of unsuccessful diets. A Healthline story on Mayim Bialik’s GLP-1 side effects became our most engaged Facebook p

What Breast Cancer Patients DESPERATELY Need When Treatment Ends

Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death amongst women in most countries. Photo by Getty Breast cancer awareness has never been higher, but public knowledge and support after treatment haven’t kept pace, said Marisa Weiss, MD, founder and Chief Medical Officer at Breastcancer.org. The widest gap is the “quiet phase” after initial treatment ends, when patients are left with questions about side effects, work, and family. Some turn to GLP-1s, supplements, and cannabis without te

The Simple Activity That Could TRANSFORM Your Perimenopause Experience

A regular exercise routine has been shown to help with perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes and anxity. Galina Zhigalova/Moment/Getty Images A new study reports that exercising more frequently may help alleviate perimenopause symptoms.  While increased physical activity was linked to improved perimenopause symptoms overall, the strongest association was with psychological symptoms like anxiety. Finding exercises you enjoy and creating accountability can help increase your physical activit

The ADHD Drug That Could End Menopausal Brain Fog

Recent research has found that ADHD medications may help reduce menopausal brain fog. WhiteTea · E+/Getty A recent review found that ADHD medications like lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) and atomoxetine (Strattera) may help improve self-reported symptoms of brain fog in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Menopausal brain fog — including forgetfulness, slow thinking, and difficulty concentrating — may be linked to hormonal fluctuations that affect brain function during perimenopause and meno

The Cancer Link Scientists Just DEBUNKED

Researchers found no association between overall intake of ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancer in a large U.S. study. Anastasiia Krivenok/Moment/Getty Images Researchers report that consumption of ultra-processed foods doesn’t necessarily increase a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer. They note that there is a wide range of foods considered ultra-processed, and each may carry different risks. Experts say people should adopt a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole

Which Exercise Actually WORKS for Menopause Mood Swings

Recent research shows that regular physical activity may help improve menopause mood symptoms. Wilson Araujo · E+/Getty Regular physical activity may help reduce depressive symptoms and improve quality of life during menopause, according to a review of 12 clinical trials involving over 1,000 people ages 40 to 65. Aerobic exercises like walking, Zumba, and dance showed the strongest effects on mood and overall well-being, while mind-body activities like yoga and tai chi may help improve emoti

What This Weightlifter Did When Her MIRACLE Drug Stopped Working

After trying diets and GLP-1 medications without lasting weight loss, former competitive weightlifter Dana Bichler (pictured above) lost more than 80 pounds following a minimally invasive procedure. Photo: Dana Bichler Former competitive weightlifter Dana Bichler lost more than 80 pounds after undergoing endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), a minimally invasive weight loss procedure. After struggling with weight regain despite dieting and trying GLP-1 medications, Bichler pursued ESG amid c

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The Hidden DANGER of Missing Just One Blood Pressure Pill

Missing blood pressure medication could mean losing much of its protection against heart attacks and strokes, according to an analysis of more than 91,000 people. Patients who consistently took their medication experienced an 11% reduction in major cardiovascular events, while those who missed too many doses saw little or no measurable benefit.

Why Your Two Daily Drinks Are FAR More Dangerous Than You Think

A major new study reveals that drinking just two alcoholic beverages a day is associated with a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes, challenging the idea that moderate drinking is harmless. Researchers also found no significant overall health benefits from alcohol, with risks rising as consumption increases.

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Why ESPN Just Recruited a MARVEL Superhero for Soccer

The Vision, the Marvel super-hero, must tackle two important missions on Sunday. Not only does the character have a new streaming series on Disney+ that needs promotion, but he’s been tapped by Disney sibling ESPN to lend some pizzazz to Sunday’s telecast of ElClásico, the fierce soccer match-up between Barcelona and Real Madrid, which is […]

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Why Christina Applegate Is 'Not Happy at All' About Her DIAGNOSIS

Christina Applegate arrives for the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, CA, on February 26, 2023. Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images Christina Applegate revealed that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) after sharing her diagnosis publicly in 2021. While her doctor now says she doesn’t have MS, her symptoms have worsened, and the underlying cause remains under investigation. Research suggests that around 15% of people diagnosed with MS

Cynthia Erivo Plays Glinda in 'Nigerian Wicked' on SNL U.K.

Cynthia Erivo spoofed “Wicked” during her stint hosting “SNL U.K.,” this time taking on the role of Glinda in “Nigerian Wicked.” Alongside Ayoade Bamgboye as Elphaba, Erivo — sporting a blonde wig and pink velour tracksuit — starred in a lo-fi, melodramatic version of the Oscar-nominated musical in which the two enemies-turned-friends go off to […]

What Shia LaBeouf Said About 'Lizzie McGuire' That SHOCKED Everyone

Christy Carlson Romano, who first broke out on the sitcom “Even Stevens,” has revealed that co-star Shia LaBeouf used to trash-talk competing Disney Channel show “Lizzie McGuire” and that he was “definitely beefing” with the show’s star, Hilary Duff. “Hilary had no clue about that. I’m sure she was doing her own thing, but he […]

Why Blue Planet III Is Keeping the ROUGH Edges in the AI Age

BBC's Blue Planet III is looking to prove its authenticity by leaving in the less-than-perfect shots. Previous incarnations of the nature series were defined by their gorgeous, crystal-clear footage that seemed almost too good to be real. But one dead giveaway of AI is when things look too polished and seamless. To counter that, Blue Planet III goes warts and all. Executive Producer Elizabeth White told The Guardian in the past, "the amount of plankton and things" floating in the water would hav

Why the Dog on Set HATED This Rising Star

Anthony Ippolito had to do more than nail Sylvester Stallone’s signature voice to play him in “I Play Rocky.” He also had to transform his skinny physique to one with bulging muscles. “It had its moments for sure. I was being tested,” Ippolito told me Saturday at the AFI Fest “I Play Rocky” screening in […]

What 'SNL U.K.' Just Said About Meghan Markle's DAD

“Saturday Night Live U.K.’s” Weekend Update isn’t afraid to tackle the most controversial topics, as the show proved again this weekend when co-host Paddy Young directly referenced the allegations that emerged this past week regarding Meghan Markle’s father. “In royal news, it’s been a big 24 hours for Meghan Markle, whose dad has been accused […]

SAG-AFTRA's Power Move That Reshapes Hollywood's FUTURE

The SAG-AFTRA board voted Saturday to extend the contract of Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the union’s national executive director, for four years and to add CEO to his title. Crabtree-Ireland’s contract was set to expire in 2028, but will now run through June 20, 2032. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. He was paid […]

Soccer Drama 'Forza' With AC Milan Legend Heads to TOKYO Market

“Forza,” Marco Balsamo’s soccer drama shot between Bali and Milan, has been picked up for international sales by EST N8, which will take the film to the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM market (Oct. 28–30). Before that, it gets its first public screening on Oct. 25 at Jakarta Film Week. Balsamo’s first feature as director […]

The Legends Who Just Closed Out Jay-Z's EPIC Concert Series

How does one measure their own legacy: In a series of shows, in the decades since a debut album, in an exhaustive eight-part docuseries breaking down the intricacies of rhymes laid down years ago? That seemed to be the existential question looming over “Jay-Z 30,” a yearlong celebration that began with a spectacular one-off headlining […]

What Egyptian Cinema Needs to Reclaim Its GOLDEN Era

As the ninth edition of El Gouna Film Festival wrapped in Egypt, the conversation among some of the country’s and region’s leading producers and filmmakers turned to what the industry needs to turn its wealth of talent into films that can find audiences both at home and abroad. Egyptian cinema once dominated film production across […]

The Surprise Winners at Serielizados Prizes — Including Hagai Levi's LATEST

Influential Israeli creator Hagai Levi (“The Affair,” “Scenes From a Marriage”) and prominent Spanish TV-making duo Jorge and Alberto Sánchez-Cabezudo (“La Zona”) won best international and national series at Barcelona’s Serielizados for “Etty” and “Killing a Bear” respectively. The prizes for Serielizados two competitive sections were announced Saturday night at a Serielizados awards ceremony. Both […]

The SEXY Fashion Drop Inspired by Fantasy's Hottest Book Series

In an age of endless brand partnerships and collaborations, it always feels good seeing a team-up that doesn’t feel forced. Such is the case with For Love & Lemons very sexy collaboration with “A Court of Thorns and Roses” — a collection of corsetry, lace, romantic florals and embellished evening wear that just makes sense. […]

The SHOCKING Finale That Changed Everything

“The New Stanford Prison Experiment” ends on a far more hopeful note than Stanford psychology professor Philip Zimbardo’s original 1971 trial. The first iteration of the Stanford prison experiment took 24 white male college students (save one Asian American) and paid them $15 a day to participate in a two-week simulated prison environment in order […]

The Secret CAMEO That Connects Clayface to DC's Universe

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Clayface,” now playing in theaters. Batman fans will have to wait patiently for the next installment in Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader saga, but they can get a peek at the rebooted DC Universe’s Gotham City in “Clayface.” “Clayface” is an R-rated body horror that follows […]

The Box Office Battle Where EVERYTHING Changed in Week Two

Just when you thought you’d seen everything… A three-hour documentary (in its second weekend of release) has earned almost as much as a new comic-book adaptation at the domestic box office. Although Warner Bros. and DC’s R-rated “Clayface” was comfortably at No. 1 with $24 million from 3,458 North American theaters in its debut, A24’s […]

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Jessica Biel Reveals What '7th Heaven' Can FINALLY Do Now

Nearly 20 years since the conclusion of “7th Heaven,” and over a year since the news broke about its reboot, original star Jessica Biel is giving fans an update on the new iteration of the show, including how she plans to “modernize” it for today’s audience and what she hopes to accomplish on set as […]

Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Stunt That NOBODY Saw Coming

Gotta rave ’em all! Pokémon celebrated its 30th anniversary with an epic EDM concert at LA’s Intuit Dome with DJs Marshmello and Alison Wonderland on Saturday night. Billed as Pokémon Night Out, the show mixed together the creatures from the popular video games and trading cards with the lasers, pyrotechnics and mind-blowing visuals of EDM […]

The Knife-Wielding Incident That Halted a Brooklyn Film SET

The Brooklyn set of “Miami Vice ‘85” was disrupted when a man was arrested after brandishing a knife around crew members on Friday. The man, whom the New York Police Department confirmed as 23-year-old Alex Perez of Brooklyn, was charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon after being arrested around 11 p.m. The […]

What Makes 'Wicker' Both 'Very Silly' and 'Really HEARTBREAKING'

When Elizabeth Debicki arrived on set for “Wicker,” the first thing she saw was Alexander Skarsgård wading through water — full-frontal. But it wasn’t Skarsgård in the flesh; he was “stark naked as wicker.” “I turned the corner, and I was like, ‘Hi, Alex!’ and I went bright red because my brain couldn’t compute what […]

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Why This Writer Is 'Getting TRIPPED UP' by His Own Film

Hudson Williams is working on a new film and is “getting tripped up” over a “Heated Rivalry” parallel. Prior to the success of the Canadian queer hockey romance that catapulted the actor to fame over the past year, Williams wrote and directed several short films, including “Soakers,” “Buttons” and “Inside Augustine Mendoza’s Quotidian Apartment.” Now, […]

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The Album That Will Get Under Your SKIN

In my mind, Spooky Season music comes in two distinct flavors. There are the fun, occasionally goofy songs like "The Monster Mash" and John Carpenter's "Halloween Theme." Then there is the genuinely terrifying: Throbbing Gristle, The Body, or Scott Walker's The Drift. This 2006 album from the singer-songwriter is truly upsetting. On it, Walker explores death, disease, and tragedy. But not just from some abstract perspective. There are visceral descriptions of the hanging of Benito Mussolini and

The 1950s TV Star You Forgot About Just Passed Away at 96

Peggy King, a 1950s television and recording star, died Sunday following a battle with Alzheimer’s at the Saunders House Assisted Living facility in Wynnewood, Pa. She was 96. King’s publicist, Alan Eicher, confirmed her death. King was a regular on the “George Gobel Show” from 1954-57. Gobel dubbed her “Pretty Perky Peggy King,” a nickname […]

Why This Billionaire Asked Cameras to Film Him NAKED

“You Can See Everything” audiences were expecting to be taken aback for a variety of reasons when watching the documentary, but a full-frontal shot of Elizabeth Holmes’ partner Billy Evans wasn’t something many foresaw experiencing in the theater. Lance Oppenheim, who co-directed the buzzy A24 doc with Nathan Fielder, has now revealed just how that […]

What James Gunn Just Said That INFURIATED DC Fans

James Gunn took to Threads on Saturday to defend the DCU and his decision to expand the universe with “individual stories” amid criticism that his films aren’t building toward a major crossover event. Responding to a commenter who pointed out that Gunn doesn’t necessarily need to lay the foundation for one totally interconnected universe, the […]

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What Security Cameras Revealed About This Wife's FATAL Gunshot

Alabama man says he found wife with a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. Security cameras tell another story.  CBS News ‘48 Hours’ to share story of Savannah Tolbert, wife and mother murdered in car in Huntsville  AL.com Case of Madison County man convicted of killing wife in 2022 to be featured on CBS’s 48 Hours  WHNT.com A WOMAN’S FINAL MOMENTS CAUGHT ON CAMERA AND A HOUSE LOCALS CALL CURSED  Paramount Press Express Sneak peek: What The Cameras Saw  Yahoo

The $800 Million Secret the Church Just Agreed to PAY

New York’s archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement  CNN New York Archdiocese Agrees to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million  The New York Times New York's archdiocese, survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million settlement  NBC News New York Archdiocese agrees to $800M payout to settle nearly 1,300 sex abuse claims  New York Post NY Archdiocese agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims  New York Daily News

The Murder and Death That Keep the 'CURSED Mansion' Legend Alive

In Tennessee, a man's murder and his wife's death feed into the local legend of a "cursed" mansion  CBS News A couple bought a mansion locals called cursed, then tragedy struck  Yahoo A WOMAN’S FINAL MOMENTS CAUGHT ON CAMERA AND A HOUSE LOCALS CALL CURSED  Paramount Press Express Kentucky house hunter discovers body in a vacant home  CBS News Sneak peek: The Mansion Above Dale Hollow Lake  Yahoo

What Happened Outside the Stadium That Left 12 INJURED

12 injured, including several minors, in shooting near Florida A&M University stadium  NBC News 11 people shot near Florida university stadium in Tallahassee  CNN Eleven sustain gunshot wounds in shooting near Florida university  The Guardian DEVELOPING: TPD says 11 people were shot near FAMU, including 6 juveniles  WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News TPD: Police investigating shooting at Perry Street and Manatee Street  WALB.com

How a Police Officer Allegedly STOLE a Dead Man's Entire Identity

For years, relatives didn’t know their uncle had died. Later they learned a police officer allegedly stole his house and identity.  NBC News Florida cop allegedly lived in dead man's home for 4 years, spent $214,000 on renovations — then sued for reimbursement  Yahoo Finance Florida police officer accused of taking over dead man's home  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Florida officer accused of stealing dead man's identity and moving into his home  BBC Officer who found man dead

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What Happened Outside This Stadium That Left 11 People WOUNDED

Mass shooting outside FAMU stadium wounds 11, including 6 children  USA Today TPD: 12 injured in shooting on Perry Street, including 6 minors  WCTV Gunfire tears through Florida A&M homecoming crowd, wounding 11  USA Today 11-year-old, other minors among 11 shot near Florida A&M University stadium  CNN At least 12 people shot in Tallahassee after FAMU homecoming game  Yahoo