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Megyn Kelly Tells Olivia Rodrigo to ‘Stick to Singing’ After Speaking Out About Cornell 7 Case: ‘You Don’t Know What the F— You’re Talking About’
Following Olivia Rodrigo’s statement in support of the Jane Doe at the center of the Cornell 7 lawsuit on Sunday, Megyn Kelly is firing off at the singer, calling her a “know-nothing moron” who should “sit down and be quiet.” “Olivia, in sum, you don’t know what the fuck you’re
Skydance Sets Leadership Across Games, Experiences, Consumer Products and HR
Skydance president Andy Gordon has solidified leadership positions across key areas outside of the companies TV and film divisions, including games and experiences, products and publishing, HR and global operations. In a memo to staff Tuesday, which was obtained by Variety,
Africa: South Africa Is the Land of Ai Contradiction When It Comes to Jobs
[Daily Maverick] The local AI conversation has moved from job displacement panic towards autonomous AI agents, unmanaged 'Shadow AI', and emerging cybersecurity vulnerabilities that threaten corporate governance, data sovereignty and Popia compliance.
Eddie Redmayne’s Kore-eda Hirokazu Film Is Still Being Scripted, Director Says at Busan
Eddie Redmayne’s upcoming collaboration with Kore-eda Hirokazu is still at the screenplay stage, the Japanese filmmaker said Wednesday at a Busan International Film Festival press conference for his manga adaptation “Look Back.” “Right now, I am writing the script,” Kore-eda
Nobel winner Halzen says years of October 'misery' finally over
Physicist Francis Halzen has an impressively long list of academic accolades—but every October, as the Nobel Prize rolled around, his failure to bag the biggest award of them all left him "miserable," he admits.
Skeet Ulrich Says His ‘Scream’ Arc Couldn’t Be Completed After Melissa Barrera’s Firing: ‘There’s No Billy Loomis’ Without Her
Skeet Ulrich, who starred in 1996’s “Scream” as Billy Loomis and later reprised the role in both 2022’s “Scream” and 2023’s “Scream VI,” has opened up about not being able to complete what he calls his “three-film arc” after his co-star, Melissa Barrera, was fired from the
Climate summit warns stronger action needed to curb global warming
NADI, Fiji/SYDNEY, Oct 7 - Countries must urgently scale up their commitments to keep temperature rises within 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) to limit the impacts of extreme weather, a statement from a conference leading up to the UN's COP31 summit said.
Thai police inspect care centre after patient claims assault, confinement
A complainant told a well-known TV programme that patients were physically assaulted and held against their will.
Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case over Mount Pleasant coalmine
Ruling on Mount Pleasant coalmine shows ‘we cannot continue to dig up coal … and pretend the consequences have nothing to do with us’, group says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Hunter Valley community group has won Australia’s first high court
Computer scientist tracks satellites with automated observatory built from off-the-shelf technology
Allen Schnibben's interest in space started when he was a child. "I picked up some books about the solar system when I was in elementary school. In middle school, I got a telescope and I started observing the night sky as a hobby," said Schnibben, a computer scientist at Sandia
Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know
The death of Russian lab technician researching the plague has set off alarms abroad and at home as observers note resemblances to the conditions that some theorized preceded the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports emerged last week that a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague
Africa: Malawi's U-23 AFCON Dream Ends As Eswatini Progress
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's Junior Flames have been knocked out of the CAF Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a 1-1 draw away to Eswatini, with the hosts progressing 2-1 on aggregate.
From 'woke' ridicule to real car - new electric Jaguar unveiled
Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has unveiled its new electric car.
David Ellison Says Skydance Will Make Original Swings Like ‘Sinners’
The $80 billion in debt will not prevent the company from taking creative risks, said the Skydance co-CEO.
Study highlights the European waters at greatest risk of harmful light pollution
Scientists have produced a first-of-its-kind assessment showing which coastal regions of Europe they believe are at greatest risk from harmful light pollution.
Co-Founder Nate Bolotin to Exit XYZ Films After Almost Two Decades With Studio (EXCLUSIVE)
Co-founder Nate Bolotin is leaving XYZ Films after almost two decades with the studio, Variety can reveal exclusively. Bolotin started the label in 2008 with partners Nick Spicer and Aram Tertzakian. Since its founding, XYZ has grown into a global film studio, encompassing
Transcript of US Vice President Vance interview in Alaska
By Jacob Bogage FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Oct 6 (Reuters) - US Vice President JD Vance gave an exclusive interview to Reuters on Monday while campaigning in Alaska, a state that has emerged as a key battleground in the November elections that will determine control of Congress. This
In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war
(Corrects date of provisional peace agreement in paragraph 2 to June, not September) By Jacob Bogage FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Oct 6 (Reuters) - US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear
Exclusive-In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war
By Jacob Bogage FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Oct 6 (Reuters) - US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war, even as
Inside Omega’s James Bond Exhibition, From 007’s Toothbrush to His Passport and Mini Car Bombs
Omega marked Oct. 5, James Bond Day, by launching its new James Bond and Spectre watch collection and hosting a preview of the company’s 007 exhibition at its boutique at The Americana at Brand mall in Glendale on Monday night. The exhibition features props from various Bond
AMC+ Sets $3 Streaming Deal, Ahead of Buzzy ‘Yaga’ Premiere
Streamer AMC+ has had a buzzy year, with shows like “The Vampire Lestat” and “The Audacity,” and franchises like “The Walking Dead” and “Doctor Who” all finding a home on the AMC Networks streaming service. Fans of “Heated Rivalry” will also want to tap into AMC+ to tune into
Terry Reintke and Nicu Ștefănuță elected Greens/EFA Co-Presidents
Terry Reintke and Nicolae “Nicu” Ștefănuță (pictured) have been elected Co-Presidents of the Greens/European Free Alliance (Greens/EFA) Group in the European Parliament. Ștefănuță, an independent Romanian MEP and Vice-President of the European Parliament, was elected on
Jack White Slams Trump as ‘Worst American of All Time’ Following Comment That Iran Can ‘Take Out’ L.A. and San Diego
Musician Jack White has fired back at Donald Trump following the president’s remarks made that Iran could “take out Los Angeles” and “San Diego” while speaking about the international conflict on Monday at a rally in Nebraska. “Hey republicans and conservatives that live in
'Quiet firing' linked to higher levels of 'quiet quitting' among employees
A study of the oil, gas and petroleum industry has found that "quiet firing" by employers is associated with higher levels of "quiet quitting" among employees, while strong workplace relationships can weaken that effect. The research appears in the International Journal of
Linguists find Madonna's voice defies age-related expectations
As women go through menopause, their voices tend to become deeper. This is partly because the vocal folds may swell and the surrounding muscles lose elasticity, resulting in a lower pitch. Age-related physiological changes can also affect the pronunciation of certain vowels.
Family Frights: 40 Kid-Friendly Scary Films for Halloween
From 'Don't Look Under the Bed' to 'Hocus Pocus' to 'Beetlejuice,' The Hollywood Reporter rounds up some family-friendly (yet still spooky) Halloween movies.
Critical Role's Best Member Just Officially Raised the Bar for D&D Players Everywhere
Critical Role Campaign 4 pushes Sam Riegel to the limit, forcing him to make bold character choices that leave Critters in tears.
5 Sci-Fi Series To Watch If You Love Lanterns
In brightest day, in blackest night, find your next binge watch tonight
Josh Goldstine to Oversee Marketing and Distribution at Warner Bros., Paramount and All Skydance Film Labels (EXCLUSIVE)
Seasoned Hollywood marketer Josh Goldstine will be tapped for a massive new role at Skydance — encompassing Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures and all subsequent film labels — sources told Variety. Goldstine will oversee marketing and distribution across all theatrical film. One
Planned Parenthood Votes adds $1M to ad campaigns in Maine, Michigan
Planned Parenthood is investing an additional $1 million in ad buys to boost Democratic Senate candidates in Maine and Michigan. The latest investment in the states by Planned Parenthood Votes — a super PAC affiliated with Planned Parenthood — will fund digital ad campaigns
Nearly 10,000 mapped reactions reveal overlooked steps in CO₂-to-fuel conversion
Scientists are increasingly exploring carbon dioxide (CO₂) hydrogenation—where CO₂ reacts with hydrogen over a catalyst to produce products like methanol—to convert CO₂ into useful chemicals and fuels. However, it involves thousands of tiny chemical steps happening on the
Sorghum may help European agriculture face climate change
Research by INRAE and AgroParisTech suggests that global warming could have an overall positive effect on sorghum yields in Europe. Sorghum is a promising alternative to maize in livestock feed. Additionally, the crop requires less water and can tolerate higher temperatures.
Australia probes app used in cheap smart glasses over privacy fears
China-based Shenzhen Qingcheng is the maker of the HeyCyan smart glasses app.
Trump says Reflecting Pool repairs are near complete, refill to come 'this week'
President Trump said Tuesday repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are close to complete and should be refilled with water "this week," but still touted unfounded claims of vandalism. "I think they're going to fill it up this week," Trump said in a video shared by the
New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts
Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclones New Zealand could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves and catastrophic glacier melts in the near future, as greenhouse gas levels hit
A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows
A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.
An extinct crocodilian was found among rocks that built the Great Sphinx
Herugavialis is the new name for a fossil found in the same rocks that built the Great Sphinx. The reptile is a unique branch of the gharial family tree.
Froyo's made a comeback. But at £12 a tub will it last?
Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.
Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture
Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boom Ikea is to test an online version of its buy-back service where the retailer offers vouchers for unwanted secondhand furniture. The service will be tested in Spain
Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever'
Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try
UK risks being 'uninvestable' if new oil and gas fields not approved, warns Equinor
Equinor warns it may shun further investments in the UK if new oil and gas fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.
New crocodile species discovered in rocks used to build the Great Sphinx
A new species of extinct crocodile from Egypt has been discovered, sharing more than just its home with the Great Sphinx. Herugavialis cairensis was found in the very same rocks used to build the iconic monument. And, just as the Sphinx is famously missing the tip of its nose,
From coral reef conservation to climate resilience: Turning Indonesia's marine wealth into global impact
For Dr. Jamaluddin Jompa, the ocean has never been simply a subject of scientific study. He was born in Takalar, a coastal region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and his connection with the sea was forged early. Witnessing the degradation of Indonesia's coastal waters made him
Jeff Ament on Pearl Jam’s Future — and Why His Band Actually Enjoyed the Nineties
With his new photo book, Since Forever , out now, the bassist looks back at some of the highlights of Pearl Jam's career
From the Great Sphinx’s Raw Materials, a New Crocodile Species Surfaces
It from a bygone epoch when all sorts of crocs roamed the Mediterranean The post From the Great Sphinx’s Raw Materials, a New Crocodile Species Surfaces appeared first on Nautilus .
US tries new Sudan strategy as war fueled by 'external actors' drags on
The Trump administration is signaling a change in course on Sudan, facing months of failed diplomacy to achieve a ceasefire in the more than three-year conflict, a fight largely between two main warring factions but supported by a constellation of international backers. The
Archdiocese of St. Louis sues ICE officials over blocked religious services
The lawsuit argues that the jail's visitation policy prevents Catholic detainees from practicing important parts of their faith.