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'The Exorcist: Martyrs' Is Mike Flanagan's "Scariest Thing" Ever, Cast Member Says
Carrie and Midnight Mass star Samantha Sloyan teases Mike Flanagan's next project, The Exorcist: Martyrs
‘SNL U.K.’ Sets Cynthia Erivo, Danny Dyer and James Norton as Next Hosts
“SNL U.K.” has revealed its next hosts: Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo. “Rivals” star Dyer will helm the show on Oct. 10 with musical guest Sasha Keable, “House of the Dragon” actor Norton will take over on Oct. 17 with the Streets and Erivo is set for Oct. 24 with
You Should’ve Said Something
"I had to do everything the jurors did—sit in every court session, examine each piece of evidence, look out from the jury box every day at a man accused of murder—but I wouldn’t participate in the deliberation unless two jurors dropped out."
Amsterdam’s IDFA Adds Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th,’ Laura Poitras’ ‘They’re Here’
The doc fest’s short docs competition will include a film that “follows Israeli tourists who travel to the border of Gaza to make a spectacle of the devastation of the Palestinian people.”
Reports that Netanyahu ignored Oct. 7 warnings dominate Israeli election
The Israeli prime minister has denied any advance knowledge of the Hamas attack in 2023, but as a national election nears his role is under new scrutiny.
Troy Baker Promises Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Will Blow Players’ Minds As Naughty Dog Confirms No New Reveal Until 2027: ‘We Need To Cook For Just A Little Bit Longer’
Naughty Dog's next game is staying dark for the rest of this year
Battery gold rush: How energy is creating a new market in Italy
From plans on paper to batteries up and running: how the energy market is being reshaped and energy storage is becoming ever more valuable
Trump touts Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act: 'Really big deal'
President Trump late on Monday lauded the passage of the Protect College Sports Act in the Senate, calling the bill that looks to reshape college sports a "really big deal." Lawmakers passed the bill 77-22 with bipartisan support after months of debate, including from critics
‘GMA’ Anchor and Christopher Reeve’s Son Will Reveals Testicular Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Was Raised to Share One’s Struggles’
“Good Morning America” anchor Will Reeve has revealed that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year. According to People, the 34-year-old son of “Superman” star Christopher Reeve received the cancer diagnosis in the spring, which then spread to lymph nodes in
Perceived motives help explain why some online campaigns fail to mobilize support
Flinders University researchers have examined the role social media plays in expanding social movements and found that perceptions of online activists' motives can significantly affect others' willingness to participate. The study is published in the journal New Media & Society.
Wearable nanotech could combat nerve agents
Nanoparticles could someday provide a new way to help soldiers fight back against deadly nerve agents on the front lines. In a new study, Northwestern University scientists developed a nanoparticle-based compound that, when mixed into clothing dyes, could limit the impact of
Live updates: Jack Smith faces Senate scrutiny; Trump to unveil federal AI tool
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, his second appearance before Congress as the panel probes his investigation into President Trump. Smith led a team of Justice Department investigators and ultimately determined he
Lee Sinje Readies Feature Directing Debut ‘Wanita,’ Unveils ‘Dead Tide’ at Pingyao
Malaysian star Lee Sinje has two jobs at the 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival. She co-wrote and co-produced “Dead Tide,” which world premiered in the Hidden Dragons competition for Chinese-language films, and she sits on the jury for the
Navy aviators eject during carrier landing off Virginia
Two Navy aviators ejected on Monday as they landed their plane off the Virginia coast, with four sailors aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower injured, according to the U.S. military. In a “mishap” that occurred at roughly 6:18 p.m. EDT during aircraft recovery operations, the
On Iran, Greenland and press access, Trump is more talk than action
The administration of Donald Trump is a tale told by an autocrat “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”
Ken Jeong, Daniel Dae Kim, Randall Park Starring in ‘The Moons of LA’ Coming-of-Age Comedy Series at Audible
Ken Jeong, Randall Park and Daniel Dae Kim lead the star-studded cast of Audible’s new comedy series “The Moons of LA” — featuring a meta twist involving a kid who’s obsessed with true-crime podcasts and uses her investigative skills to save her parents’ marriage. “The Moons of
Konami has a Silent Hill lore bible and no, you can't see it
The two great commandments of the Silent Hill lore bible are probably: has fog, has creepies.
Watch live: RFK Jr., Vance outline MAHA agenda at health summit
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vice President Vance will headline the annual Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington on Tuesday. The daylong gathering will bring together Trump administration officials, health care and tech
Celine Dion surprises Paris Fashion Week with performance at L'Oréal show
Canadian singer Celine Dion made a surprise appearance at L'Oréal's fashion show in Paris, performing on stage with the Eiffel Tower in the background alongside a star-studded line-up of celebrities and models.
Inflation in Spain surges to 4.9% in September on higher fuel prices
Inflation in Spain climbed 0.6% in September to 4.9%, driven by higher fuel prices, lubricants and package holidays. Core inflation rose 0.2% to 3.1%.
Africa: Access to Water and Sanitation in South Africa: a Tale of Insufficiency and Inequality
[Afrobarometer] Share of households experiencing water shortages has doubled over the past decade.
Watch live: Jack Smith testifies before Senate panel on Trump prosecutions
Former special counsel Jack Smith will face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning as he seeks to defend his prosecutions of President Trump. Smith is expected to stand by the charges he brought against Trump over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election — including
Sneakers to Scrubs mentorship program shows data-backed promise
A new study highlights the promising early impact of Sneakers to Scrubs (S2S), a medical pathways program founded by Black medical students and former athletes to address the severe underrepresentation of Black men in medicine.
French hard-right leader accuses opponents of 'total war' after claims of antisemitism
National Rally President Jordan Bardella says he will sue for libel over comments he is accused of making as a young activist.
Thieves stole two Nvidia-emblazoned truck trailers in the hopes of getting hardware and instead got 40,000 lbs of sand
Life sure is a beach.
Jeremy Clarkson Is Already Thinking About What Comes After ‘Clarkson’s Farm’: ‘It Has to Be Unbelievably Ambitious’
Jeremy Clarkson is already thinking about what comes next for him after “Clarkson’s Farm.” His hit farming series launched on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite on the streaming service. He has just wrapped Season 6. “We’re currently thinking about what do we
‘KEEP OU-’: Banksy’s powerful anti-Brexit installation to go up for sale
Titled “Keep Ou T” and currently displayed ahead of Phillips' Frieze Week Modern & Contemporary Art Auctions in London, the artwork dates from 2019 and goes under the hammer next month.
What an 11th hour legal battle means for Dangote’s Lamu refinery
The launch of Aliko Dangote’s massive Lamu oil refinery remains on schedule after a Kenyan court declined to block the groundbreaking, despite local residents demanding recognition and compensation for ancestral lands occupied for generations.
Exclusive: EU-wide digital levy might generate up to €25bn annually for next budget
The European Parliament's proposed digital levy could raise up to €25bn a year for the next EU budget, five times the Commission's estimate, according to figures shared exclusively with Euronews by MEP Danuše Nerudová.
Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction
The measures include a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts.
Trump’s proposed diesel export ban spurs fear of energy crunch in Europe
The European Union's energy commissioner sent a letter to the bloc's 27 member states recommending that they all cut gas and electricity consumption “for as long as necessary.”
Brunei's crown prince visits Singapore, leaders discuss deepening bilateral cooperation
Brunei and Singapore also signed a memorandum of understanding to further cooperation on maritime and port development, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Iran warns region over oil exports as Trump talks with Tehran continue
Iranian officials say Tehran has presented proposals to Washington through Qatar. The Revolutionary Guards also accused Trump of lying about Iran's nuclear program and said the U.S. had failed in its military campaign.
The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like
If more cities start regulating outdoor lighting, we humans could make the environment better for all living creatures Every night, I can turn off the lights in my room – but I can’t do anything about the outdoor lights in the walkway or parking lot that leak through the
Polymarket taps Goldman Sachs veteran Lisa Mantil to attract Wall Street liquidity
Lisa Mantil, after a nearly three-decade run at Goldman, will join the prediction market's team to attract institutional traders.
'The Simpsons' Producer Officially Reveals new Treehouse of Horror Plans
The Simpsons co-producer Mike Price talks about season 38 of the show, including the upcoming Halloween "Treehouse of Horror" episode
Will Chinese AI companies slow down? A top House Democrat wants answers
As President Donald Trump prepares to meet tech and AI CEOs in Washington, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is calling for a treaty between the US and China to keep AI from wreaking havoc on the world. But wrangling leaders in both countries to take action could be a long shot. In letters
Overlooked lakes may be helping to keep the Northern Hemisphere cool
Lakes may cover only a small fraction of Earth's surface, but new research suggests they play a bigger role in regulating the planet's climate than previously recognized. By reflecting sunlight back into space when covered in snow and ice, lakes in the Northern Hemisphere have
Control Resonant’s City Is A Slog Compared To The First Game’s Unforgettable Office Building
Remedy's sequel to Control changes its venue, to diminishing returns
New sound catalog reveals who's who in the world of killer whales
A new open-access catalog of whale calls will help researchers and orca enthusiasts identify distinct killer whale populations, clans and family groups by their vocalizations alone.
‘The One About Matthew Perry’ Trailer: Late ‘Friends’ Star’s Career, $7 Million Sobriety Journey and More Explored in Netflix Doc
The one about love. The one about laughter. “The One About Matthew Perry,” a Netflix documentary about the late “Friends” star is coming to the streamer on Oct. 27, and a trailer was revealed Tuesday ahead of its release. The two-minute trailer chronicles Perry’s experience
Trust nurses, not unproven AI tools
Nurses have been the most trusted profession in the U.S. for 24 years running, and with good reason: We care about you, we fight for you, and we don’t lie. We can’t say the same about those who attack our nurses union for protesting the artificial intelligence data company
How Snail Shells Could Be Used to Map Prehistoric Cyclones
There are weather patterns locked in those swirls The post How Snail Shells Could Be Used to Map Prehistoric Cyclones appeared first on Nautilus .
Conservatives left grumbling after Trump's welcome to Xi
President Trump’s warm embrace of Chinese President Xi Jinping last week has ruffled feathers in many corners of the GOP. Trump rolled out the literal red carpet for Xi, whose government has been accused of aiding Iran’s economy and military, in addition to decades of human
Trump administration ban on $1B in Canadian imports goes into effect
President Trump’s ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian goods went into effect Tuesday, marking the latest salvo in a trade war between the U.S. and its longtime ally to the north. The restrictions include Canadian dairy products, motor vehicles and many alcoholic
‘Light Pillar’ Director Xu Zao Readies AI-Themed Follow-Up ‘Easy, My Friend’
“Light Pillar,” the Berlinale Perspectives animated feature from first-time director Xu Zao, is competing in the Hidden Dragons section for Chinese-language films at the Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival. The film is still seeking distribution in
Richard Linklater Says ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Starts Filming Again in a ‘Few Months’ and Gives ‘Progress Report’ on 20-Year Production: ‘See You in 2040’
Richard Linklater doesn’t like to be asked about his upcoming take on “Merrily We Roll Along.” “When I was doing ‘Boyhood,’ we worked in complete anonymity. No one knew about the film. This one, because it’s a Stephen Sondheim musical, is very public. I will have to answer this
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Fair Isaac, SpaceX, AMD & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.