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Camila Mendes, Leslie Bibb Shooting ‘Upgraded 2’ in Venice, Where Biennale Art Show Is Part of Rom-Com’s Storyline
Camila Mendes and Leslie Bibb are filming “Upgraded 2,” a sequel to Amazon MGM Studios’ 2024 rom-com, in Venice with the Biennale art exhibition featured in the storyline.
Amazon MGM Studios Japan ‘Doubling’ Investment to Meet Global Standards, Local Chief Buddy Marini Reveals at Tokyo Market
Amazon MGM Studios Japan is doubling its investment to meet global content standards, according to studio head Buddy Marini, speaking at a Tokyo film market conference.
Oil prices jump to five-month high as attacks threaten global supply
Oil prices reached a five-month high as attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure and tanker incidents in the Persian Gulf raised concerns about potential supply disruptions to global markets.
Economy set to worsen, with higher unemployment and weaker growth on the way, Jim Chalmers reveals
Australia’s treasurer projects weaker economic growth and higher unemployment in December’s budget update, as economists warn of difficult months ahead amid rising interest rates and inflation pressures.
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At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
At least 12 people have died and dozens more injured as multiple wildfires sweep through northern Algeria amid an intense regional heatwave.
France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land
France is relaxing strict production rules for famous cheeses including Comté, Beaufort, and Abondance after severe drought damaged grazing pastures, threatening dairy farmers’ livelihoods.
Why Meta’s settlement could be an ‘inflection point’ for reining in Big Tech
Meta agreed to pay states up to $17.1 billion and change how teens use its platforms, marking what observers call a potential turning point in regulatory action against social media companies.
Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports
Russia has intensified efforts to secure fuel imports from multiple international sources after Ukrainian drone strikes degraded its refining capacity, creating widespread domestic fuel shortages and rationing.
UK urged to help free British-Egyptian ‘arrested in Cairo over sister’s activism’
A British-Egyptian woman arrested in Cairo on 16 August is claimed to have been detained to pressure her sister, a UK-based political activist critical of Egypt’s government, her lawyers say.
Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
Regional powers pursue diplomatic solutions to the Iran conflict as tanker attacks continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, developments emerge in Gaza ceasefire implementation and a high-profile assault case in Jerusalem.
Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here’s why that’s unlikely
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan seek bail while fighting extradition to the U.K. on charges including rape and human trafficking. Legal experts say bail approval in international extradition cases is extremely rare.
Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats
Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, a Democrat in a Trump-won state, has become a standout performer for his party through viral speeches and constituent services, defying expectations of a vulnerable race.
Tech companies and local officials are covering data center talks in NDAs
Tech companies and local officials are using nondisclosure agreements to shield data center negotiations from the public, raising concerns about transparency and democratic accountability in communities where projects are being developed.
Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is preparing to eliminate a fifty-year-old radiation safety standard known as ALARA to support nuclear energy expansion for artificial intelligence data centers under the Trump administration.
School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel
School districts nationwide face significant budget strain as diesel prices have surged nearly $2 per gallon compared to last year, affecting the 90% of U.S. school buses that run on the fuel.
Russia says it launched a ‘massive’ overnight strike on 9 Ukrainian cities
Russia conducted a massive overnight strike using missiles and drones against nine Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage as the conflict continues into its fifth year.