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Tiger Shroff: Attack on Indian actor brings Bollywood’s gangster past back into focus
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survived a shooting attack in Mumbai on Sunday as his driver and a vlogger were wounded. The incident has revived concerns about organized crime’s influence on the film industry.
Youth mobility scheme may be delayed to ensure success of UK-EU summit
EU and UK officials are considering delaying a youth mobility scheme deadline by six months to increase chances of success at a summit on 20 November, though negotiations remain contentious over student fees and immigration caps.
Websites are closing their doors to AI agents
Major websites including Amazon, Yelp, and Delta are blocking AI agents from accessing their platforms, citing security concerns and data licensing disputes, potentially limiting the usefulness of autonomous AI assistants.
Meta removes language that may have allowed it to scrape news sites
Meta has removed language from its commercial terms that could have been interpreted as granting permission to scrape news sites and other web content for AI training purposes.
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Seam me up, Scotty! After 60 years, Star Trek has had a muppet takeover. About time too
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds features its first major puppet episode, with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop transforming the Enterprise crew into muppets while keeping Spock as the logical observer.
Kit Harington to replace Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series
Kit Harington will replace Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s Harry Potter television series after scheduling conflicts forced Hoult’s departure from the production.
Ali G: Who Iz I? trailer reveals return of Sacha Baron Cohen’s prank-playing rudeboy
The first trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I? has been released, showing pranks featuring Sacha Baron Cohen’s character confronting contemporary issues including his girlfriend’s pregnancy and global events.
John Irvin obituary
Director John Irvin, known for BBC’s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and films ranging from war dramas to action thrillers, has died at age 86.
‘We’re at a crisis point’: Chappell Roan, Shirley Manson and Eli on playing Olivia Rodrigo’s women-led festival
Olivia Rodrigo is hosting Daisy Chain Fields, a women-led music festival on August 29 featuring artists including Chappell Roan, Mitski, Garbage, and Stevie Nicks, with proceeds benefiting reproductive rights organizations.
Edinburgh launches new media event after final TV Festival ends
Edinburgh is launching a new media event after the city’s TV Festival relocates to Manchester following 50 years. Officials aim to pilot the replacement festival in August 2027.
Charli XCX electrifies Reading Festival with era-spanning set
Charli XCX headlined Reading Festival with an elaborate set spanning her career, featuring new material from her rock-influenced album alongside hits from past releases like Brat.
‘New Girl’ Reunion Is Not Happening: ‘There Are No Scripts,’ Says Creator Liz Meriwether
Creator Liz Meriwether denies recent claims by actor Max Greenfield that scripts exist for a ‘New Girl’ reunion, stating no scripts have been written for the project.
Met Gala Organizers Reportedly Mulling Date Change Amid John Galliano Backlash
Met Gala organizers are reportedly considering moving the 2027 event’s date following backlash over honoring designer John Galliano amid past antisemitic remarks.
Ray Winstone Told Off a Director Who Was ‘Groping’ His Female Co-Star During Filming: ‘Don’t You Dare Do That’
Ray Winstone recalled intervening when a director physically grabbed a female co-star during filming, telling the director to stop the behavior immediately.
Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton
Tennessee’s governor expressed support for renaming Nashville International Airport after country music legend Dolly Parton, who died days earlier at age 80.
NLR-NRRI Partnership Advances Industry-Scale Innovation and Process Demonstration
The National Laboratory of the Rockies and University of Minnesota’s Natural Resources Research Institute launched IMPACT, a joint initiative to demonstrate critical minerals processing technologies at industrial scale.