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‘Ghosts: The Possession of Button House’ Scares Up U.K., Ireland Box Office Win
Lionsgate’s horror-comedy “Ghosts: The Possession of Button House” topped the U.K. and Ireland box office with £2.4 million in its opening weekend, while DC’s “Clayface” debuted second.
‘Lost’ 1978 David Bowie tour film to play arenas in 2027, remastered by Moonage Daydream director Brett Morgen
A remastered David Bowie concert film from a 1978 tour will premiere at the Berlin Film Festival in February before touring arenas in 2027, directed by Moonage Daydream filmmaker Brett Morgen.
Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
Just Eat apologized for AI-generated food images that produced bizarre results, including bacon and eggs floating in cola and chips protruding from muffins, prompting the platform to remove incorrect images.
Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours
Microsoft launches pay-as-you-go Xbox Cloud Gaming starting at $3.99 for 10 hours, available to all users without Game Pass subscription beginning next month.
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What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?
A contaminated egg outbreak has infected 207 people with salmonella across the UK, killing one and hospitalizing 34. Experts advise cooking eggs thoroughly and choosing UK-produced eggs with the red lion mark.
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
A large UK study found that postmenopausal women using hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to develop dementia and 16% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared with non-users.
On the fence about a statin? In borderline cases, calcium scans could be a tiebreaker
Two new studies examine when coronary artery calcium scans help predict heart attacks and strokes, finding they serve as a tiebreaker in borderline risk cases but aren’t necessary for most patients.
Kennedy posts vaccine misinformation, spars on social media amid measles deaths
Pennsylvania announced two measles deaths among unvaccinated individuals, prompting the state’s governor to publicly criticize federal health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading vaccine misinformation.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting plan aims to flip five Democratic seats to Republican control, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist in the midterm elections.
Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year
Voters in at least six states are deciding ballot measures on voter ID requirements this year, the largest number in a single year, with swing states Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina among those holding fall elections on the issue.
Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump’s name, Justice Department argues
The Justice Department argues the Kennedy Center faces financial ruin without Trump’s name displayed, while opponents contend the effort violates the institution’s founding statute honoring President Kennedy.
Trump and Vance will keynote the Republicans’ midterm convention in Texas next month
President Trump and Vice President Vance will headline separate nights at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 9-10, with the RNC billing it as a showcase of the administration’s achievements.
Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is seeking the release of depositions involving Republican opponent Ken Paxton to highlight Paxton’s history of legal controversies.
Hope and concern swirl for Ohioans around ‘world’s largest datacenter’
A $500 billion AI datacenter project in southern Ohio has sparked mixed reactions, with local leaders expressing hope about jobs while environmental groups raise concerns about emissions and water usage.
First Thing: Pause on US immigrant visa leaves thousands of applicants in limbo
The Trump administration has paused all US immigrant visa applications at embassies and consulates, canceling scheduled interviews as it pursues restrictions on applicants deemed likely to need public assistance.
Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
A federal judge lifted restrictions on President Trump’s mail voting executive order Wednesday, though Democratic state officials filed a new legal challenge as midterm elections approach.