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Eric Bauza Remembered as a “Once-in-a-Generation” Talent Who Gave Looney Tunes a New Voice
Voice actor Eric Bauza, who revived Looney Tunes characters for a new generation and was widely regarded as the successor to Mel Blanc, died Oct. 25 at 46.
Noah Segan Explains How ‘Knives Out’ Helped Make ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ Possible
Noah Segan’s script for ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ caught director Rian Johnson’s attention in 2018, leading Johnson to produce the film through his T-Street Productions company after ‘Knives Out’ succeeded commercially.
Retail leads the way on paternity leave as government urged to improve offer
Major UK retailers like Marks & Spencer and Tesco have significantly enhanced paternity leave offerings to six weeks at full pay, far exceeding the statutory two-week minimum, while campaigners urge government reform.
Why the King’s Caribbean tour could be ‘biggest risk of his reign’
King Charles III embarks on a Caribbean tour starting Tuesday, visiting three nations in nine days while navigating contentious debates over slavery reparations and potential republicanism movements.
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‘The market is dead’: why aren’t flats in England selling?
England’s flat market has stalled dramatically, with most leasehold properties listed in 2025 remaining unsold within six months. Sellers report minimal viewings and collapsed deals, while leasehold controversies and strict mortgage lending rules deter buyers.
Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Added to San Sebastián Lineup
Brad Pitt and director David Ayer will attend San Sebastián Film Festival to present their survival thriller ‘Heart of the Beast,’ which has been added to the festival’s official lineup.
Treasury proposes low-cost investment rules for Trump Accounts
The Treasury Department proposed investment guidelines for Trump Accounts, tax-deferred savings vehicles for children, emphasizing low-cost index funds and broad market exposure to maximize long-term compound growth.
Vietnamese Found-Footage Horror Hit ‘Lau Chu Hoa: The Deadliest Mansion’ Heads to North American Theaters (EXCLUSIVE)
Vietnamese found-footage horror film “Lầu Chú Hoả: The Deadliest Mansion” is heading to North American theaters on Sept. 4 following its breakout success in Vietnam, where it topped the local box office.
Education Department recalculates student loan forgiveness counts, setting some PSLF borrowers back
The Education Department is recalculating PSLF payment counts for some borrowers, reducing qualifying payments in certain cases and delaying forgiveness timelines through what officials describe as correcting prior coding errors.
Venice Adds Gaza Doc ‘Naza’ to Competition
Venice Film Festival adds documentary ‘Naza’ to competition lineup, featuring investigation into civilian casualties in Gaza conflict produced by The Guardian and featuring exec producer Jonathan Glazer.
Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
Dutch public broadcaster Avrotros has withdrawn from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, citing insufficient assurance that the competition maintains neutrality while countries involved in military conflicts participate.
Warner Bros. Discovery reports 10% jump in streaming revenue ahead of proposed Paramount combination
Warner Bros. Discovery reported a 10% increase in streaming revenue to over $3 billion in the second quarter, driven by HBO Max growth ahead of its proposed Paramount merger.
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro tells CNBC parks were ‘big surprise’ in last quarter, company has ‘clarity’ and ‘stability’
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro told CNBC that the parks division delivered a “big surprise” last quarter, expressing confidence in the company’s trajectory and stating he feels “pretty good” about developments nearly six months into his tenure.
Alibaba shares fall 5% as AI spending drives 75% drop in net income
Alibaba’s shares declined as the Chinese tech giant reported a 75% drop in net income for the June quarter, driven by substantial increases in artificial intelligence spending and capital expenditure.
3 Trading Firms Still Short Bitcoin and Ethereum Despite Sharp Price Rally
Three trading firms maintain over $600 million in combined short positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum despite a recent market rally that liquidated other bearish traders.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Great Britain’s grid operator faced pressure managing electricity supplies during June and July heatwaves, amid whistleblower accusations of cover-ups over system strain and potential blackout risks.