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Key takeaways from this week’s political meeting in Beijing
China’s Communist Party concluded its fifth plenum this week, expelling 33 senior members as leader Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign expands significantly.
Trump firing of labor statistics chief ‘undermines credibility’, ex-leaders say
Trump fired BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a jobs report showed stalled employment growth, alleging without evidence that she fabricated data. Former officials and economic groups condemned the dismissal as undermining federal statistical credibility.
Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome
Qantas grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Rome after bedbugs were discovered in economy seating during a flight from Perth, resulting in a cancelled return service and passenger rebooking.
NYC’s Horse-Drawn Carriages To End by 2028
New York City’s horse-drawn carriage industry will be phased out by mid-2028, ending more than 165 years of operations following longstanding animal welfare concerns and a fatal incident earlier this year.
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‘Palm Royale’ Went Full ‘Dynasty’ for Its Biggest Fight Yet
Palm Royale’s second season features a lengthy physical altercation between characters Maxine and Raquel, choreographed as a homage to Dynasty-era catfights that spans multiple rooms of the estate.
Mark Ruffalo Goes Scorched-Earth on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Calling Out the Ellison Family’s Complicity in Palestinian ‘Genocide’
Actor Mark Ruffalo criticized the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing concerns about job losses and Oracle’s military technology involvement with Israel.
Music Industry Moves: My Morning Jacket and Jim James Sign Publishing Deal With Peermusic
Peermusic has signed a worldwide publishing deal with My Morning Jacket and frontman Jim James for their future works, beginning with his solo album releasing August 28.
Shaquille O’Neal: Marvel Turned Me Down for the ‘Avengers’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Shaquille O’Neal reveals that Marvel executives rejected his pitch to appear in an “Avengers” film, citing concerns that his recognizable presence would undermine character believability.
‘Task’ Star Tom Pelphrey on Finding Himself in His Devoted Dad Role — and Nearly Playing Professor X
Tom Pelphrey earns his second Emmy nomination for Task, where he plays a struggling single father whose personal journey to fatherhood deepened his portrayal of the character.
‘The Odyssey’ Sets Digital, 4K Blu-ray Release Dates
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ will become available for digital rental and purchase on Nov. 17, with a 4K Blu-ray release the same day, following its July theatrical debut.
‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ Crew Thought Their Journey Was Done Until There Was a Big Break in the Case: ‘We Have to Rally Now’
Director Margaret Brown had to quickly reassemble her crew after HBO’s ‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ series when DNA evidence linked a serial killer to the 1991 crimes, giving the documentary an unexpected fifth chapter.
How Hollywood’s Veterans Are Chasing Emmy History: Sally Field, Harrison Ford, Martin Short and More
Hollywood veterans including Harrison Ford, Sally Field, and Martin Short are competing for Emmy recognition this year, with several positioned to make history as oldest acting winners in their respective categories.
Miss USA, Miss Teen USA Pageants Pulled From The CW Just a Week Before Air
The CW has pulled the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants scheduled to air next week, with both organizations citing unresolved contractual issues. The events will instead stream on Queen Beauty Network.
ScottishPower Renewables & Masdar Mark Major Engineering Milestone at East Anglia THREE Windfarm
ScottishPower Renewables and Masdar have completed foundation installation at the £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm off Suffolk, with all 95 monopiles now in place.
Sunrun to Supply Voltus with Energy Capacity for AI Hyperscaler Agreements
Sunrun agreed to provide energy capacity from its residential battery and solar systems to Voltus for AI hyperscaler agreements in PJM and MISO regions, supporting grid reliability.
Europe’s Banks Are Treating Hydrogen As A Niche, Not An Economy
European banks are treating hydrogen production as niche investments rather than economy-wide transformation, with lending flowing only to projects replacing existing fossil hydrogen consumption rather than creating new demand.