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"Respectable women in long skirts": Tajani under fire in memes and international media
Italian Foreign Minister Tajani sparked outrage after saying he prefers 'respectable' women in long skirts. Opposition women senators donned skirts in protest, and memes of the minister spread well beyond Italy on social networks.
Nine Takeaways From Helsinki’s Finnish Film Affair, From Buzzy Titles to Hollywood Whisperers
Genre thrills and chills dominated the 15th Finnish Film Affair that closed last night, and splattered across various sections of Helsinki’s Love & Anarchy Film Festival and panel sessions. The tone was set with the opening film “Nightborn” by local genre wiz Hanna Bergholm,
German town bans 'stumbling stone' memorials to Nazi victims
Germany's education minister has branded the ban on the small brass memorial plaques a "scandal".
The Last of Us Season 3 Casts Abby And Lev's Game Actors In Different Roles
Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander, as well as John Goodman, will appear in The Last of Us season 3
Mubi CEO Efe Cakerel Praises ‘Incredible’ ‘Primetime’ Opening Weekend: ‘Bold Storytelling Is Here to Stay’
Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel praised Lance Oppenheim’s “Primetime” while in a rare public appearance at the Zurich Summit. Talking about the phenomenon of young audiences returning to cinemas, the exec said that when he hears about a $20 million opening weekend for a film like
Sabrina Carpenter to Play Ginger Rogers in Tom Holland-Starring Fred Astaire Biopic
Singer's "House Tour" video partner Margaret Qualley will portray Adele Astaire in estate-approved film
Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says
The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.
26 years ago, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Worst Season Premiere Redefined a Legendary Villain
A campy, yet subversive episode that's worth revisiting.
This may be the ‘missing piece’ for investors looking to boost AI exposure
Matthews Asia portfolio manager Andrew Mattock delivers a strategy that revolves around the world's second largest economy.
Crop protection: A new method for understanding insect sexual communication
A team of INRAE scientists, in collaboration with Université Côte d'Azur and Nanjing Agricultural University in China, has used an innovative AI-based method to identify the sex pheromone of the lily moth1 and the olfactory receptors associated with it. The insect pest, whose
‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 Casts John Goodman, Video Game Stars Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander
Actor John Goodman and video game stars Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander will be added to the Season 3 cast of HBO drama “The Last of Us.” Goodman plays Joey, one half of the self-nicknamed “Heroes of the Highway” duo from the series based on a Sony PlayStation video game series
The Elder Scrolls Online's devs are pushing through hard times after layoffs and delays: 'We didn't want to rush to just hit a date'
"We still love this game."
Ending the roadless rule can help fight forest fires and improve wildlife access
Rescinding the roadless rule is not a threat to federal wilderness; it is a statement that we have enough already and that we need to manage it rather than let it burn.
Author Chloe Gong on ‘Eyes of Kings’ ending, ‘Deadlock’ debut and how she wants ‘These Violent Delights’ adapted for TV or film
Chloe Gong has had a busy 2026. The author best known for her hit 2020 “Romeo & Juliet” retelling “These Violent Delights,” which is set in 1920s Shanghai, released the conclusion of one trilogy series last month and is preparing for the launch of her second book in another
OpenAI agent made unauthorized attempts to access federal agencies' websites
Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI said its technology accessed government websites, including the Department of Education, without authorization, marking the latest incident of the technology going rogue. The ChatGPT maker’s AI models attempted to gain access to the
These were the hottest baby names in your state 50 years ago. Here's where they rank now
If you are in your 50s, there's a decent chance your name is one of three that topped the charts throughout the U.S. back in the 1970s.
China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
By Antoni Slodkowski UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (Reuters) - China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, saying sovereignty of countries in the Gulf should be respected and urging the "relevant country" to stop threatening Cuba
Fat Bear Week returns as Alaska's biggest bears compete for the crown
Online voting has opened for Fat Bear Week, the annual competition celebrating the brown bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve as they prepare for winter hibernation.
Spider-Man Star Tom Holland's Next Film Adds Sabrina Carpenter To Its Cast
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, Sabrina Carpenter, and Margaret Qualley will star in a Fred Astaire biopic from the director of Paddington and Wonka
Magic: The Gathering Meets D&D-Style Dice Battles in the Best New TCG at PAX West 2026
The 1990s are back, or at least its war between TCGs is
Timur Turlov elected FIDE President after close race in Samarkand
Timur Turlov was elected President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Saturday, 26 September, after a closer-than-expected contest at the FIDE General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Turlov led the first round with 96 votes, just 20 ahead of Wadim Rosenstein on
Starbucks is closing dozens of stores across California — here’s where
Starbucks plans to close 64 locations across California, shuttering coffee shops from the Bay Area and Sacramento down to Los Angeles and San Diego.
Death toll from Indonesia ferry sinking jumps to 64
The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 213 passengers and 30 crew when it lost contact with its shipping company after departing from Indonesia's second largest city Surabaya on Java island.
‘Obsession,’ ‘Backrooms’ Ushering in Shift Similar to ‘Easy Rider’ in 1970s, Sony Pictures Classics Co-Chief Says
There has not been a single major industry event in the last three months where major producers and execs have not brought up the phenomenon of Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms” and Curry Barker’s “Obsession.” The two films, directed by 20-something-year-olds who came from YouTube,
After Warcraft 3's first new campaign in 23 years, let's normalize releasing new DLC for ancient RTS games
Age of Empires and Blizzard's RTS offer a playbook for how to keep the nostalgia fires burning.
Danz CM Announces New Album The Interdimensional Extraterrestrial Time Travelers Society: Hear Two Tracks
Danielle Johnson kicked off the year with the release of MYTHS , an ambient album made with vintage synths, recorded live at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum. She returned last month with two new tracks that previewed a new Danz CM era. Now, she's announcing her new LP, The
US president Donald Trump rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump's response comes after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that "if the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened, and normal maritime traffic can resume within seven days".
Trump rejects Iran's proposal to open Strait of Hormuz in 7 days
Iran has given the United States a "concrete" plan to open the strategic waterway and the choice now rests with the U.S., Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told reporters at the United Nations on Friday
Cost of having a baby: Hospital bills are shockingly high in states you wouldn't expect
In one video, a woman shows her bill on camera. The grand total was $45,000. "Thankfully my insurance covered the majority," she said. But she still owed $1,982.93.
Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive amid deadly outbreak
Health experts have attributed the crisis to disruptions in routine immunisation programmes in 2024 and 2025, when political turmoil, changes to vaccine procurement and the postponement or cancellation of vaccination campaigns left many children unprotected.
Control Resonant Violates the Number One Commandment of Video Game Lore
Control Resonant is packed with intriguing worldbuilding, but its glut of lore logs go a little overboard.
The October term heralds another 'big year' for the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is set to begin a landmark term featuring significant cases regarding climate change, firearm regulations, religious discrimination in education, parental rights, and various constitutional amendments.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Explains Why He’s Retiring: ‘I Live Every Day Like It’s My Last’
At the New York book launch for his memoir, In My Darkest Hour , artist was candid with fans about the thrash group’s future
A Striking New Fish Species Discovered in Amazon
And it’s already endangered The post A Striking New Fish Species Discovered in Amazon appeared first on Nautilus .
India's election commission orders review of voter-roll changes
NEW DELHI, Sept 26 - The Election Commission of India ordered a review of its voter-roll software on Saturday after a newspaper reported that its chief had been questioned by his deputies over changes to voter lists that excluded millions of voters.
Peter Gabriel – “Face The Wall”
Peter Gabriel is slowly releasing his new album o\i , sharing a single on every full moon. Last month's was the " Looking For The Happy, " which he said was about gratitude and "trying to do a little less bitching." Now, with "Face The Wall," he's "looking death in the face."
Lead isotopes trace Malawi's mysterious copper ingot hoard to Congo's Kipushi mine
In 1967, a Malawian farmer stumbled upon a hidden hoard of eight copper ingots buried beneath a tree. Now, more than half a century later, scientists have traced the metal to its source: a copper mine nearly 800 km (500 miles) away.
Peter Gabriel Confronts Death on New Song ‘Face the Wall’
A new full moon brings the latest offering from singer's upcoming album o\i
Trump rejects Iran's 7-day plan to end war, expects bombing to resume post-midterms: Report
President Trump privately rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and enter a ceasefire and is considering renewed military strikes against the country after the midterm elections in November. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal citing
Wolverine Now Officially Lets Players Turn Off Its Most-Hated Feature
The latest update for PS5 exclusive Marvel's Wolverine lets players turn off controversial scent trails
The 10-year Treasury yield is at its highest in nearly two decades. How we got here
The benchmark yield has climbed to a 19-year high, fueled by sticky inflation, heavy bond issuance and an AI-fueled investment boom.
Lawrence Rothman Wants to Break Free From Music’s Ones and Zeroes
The songwriter celebrates human interaction on new album Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust . "Now is the biggest time in human history for artists to perform live," they say
Sabrina Carpenter Cast As Ginger Rogers In Fred Astaire Biopic
Before Sabrina Carpenter was a singer, she was an actress, best known for her role in the Disney sitcom Girl Meets World . Now, after dominating the pop world with Short N’ Sweet and Man's Best Friend , she's returning to the screen to play Ginger Rogers in the forthcoming Fred
Microsoft CEO says Xbox's 'streamlining' process is 'great to see' following its most recent round of layoffs
Satya Nadella says that Microsoft has to "invent the right business model" to deliver gaming to "more and more people".
‘Ghost Song’ Review: Fatih Akin Doesn’t Find Top Form in This Supernatural Romance, but at Least It Has Beautiful Ghosts
Since hitting an artistic peak with the back-to-back festival triumphs “Head-On” and “Edge of Heaven” in the mid-2000s, German-Turkish auteur Fatih Akin has darted all over the map in genre, style and form — occasionally striking commercially, as with the Diane Kruger thriller
Kane Parsons Recalls ‘Backrooms’ Trailer “Activated a Desire to See: How Did Hollywood Mess This Up?”
Luckily, the young filmmaker told the Zurich Summit that he likes to think he did the core idea of his iconic YouTube series justice — and touched on the possibility of a sequel.
New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer
Paper raises questions about safety of food and other products as early onset breast cancer rates surge worldwide New research has identified at least 485 chemicals used in US pesticide products that are linked to breast cancer, raising questions about the safety of food and
Forgotten Island's directors unpack their 'very personal' anime references
Sailor Moon, Street Fighter, and Dragon Ball all get Easter egg moments in Forgotten Island, alongside a little Marvel Vs. Capcom.