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Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says
An Environmental Defense Fund analysis found the Trump administration provided nearly $950 million in taxpayer support and pollution exemptions to about half of America’s operating coal plants.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta suspended Muse’s conversation-sharing feature after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be easily exposed through publicly discoverable web links.
‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have successfully replicated the optical properties of the ancient Lycurgus Cup, a 1,600-year-old Roman glass that changes color from jade green to ruby red depending on lighting.
‘I get really upset when I visit’: the harsh reality of life in a high-security hospital in England
Rampton high-security hospital in Nottinghamshire holds patients deemed dangerous due to severe mental illness. Visitors describe the experience as emotionally traumatic, with strict security measures and limited information about care.
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Hybrid-AI Mandopop Musical ‘Alishan Escape’ Set at Red Empire, OMG (EXCLUSIVE)
Red Empire Productions and Organic Media Group are developing “Alishan Escape: A Mandopop Ghost Adventure,” an animated musical inspired by Taiwan’s Ghost Month traditions and Asian pop music.
California AG Rob Bonta Says David Ellison Is “Desperate” and “Grasping at Straws”
California Attorney General Rob Bonta dismissed David Ellison’s recent legal motions and pressure tactics as signs of desperation, saying the Paramount owner is “grasping at straws” in efforts to block an antitrust lawsuit challenging the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Oscars: Czech Republic Picks Doc ‘If Pigeons Turned to Gold’ as Best Int’l Feature Submission
The Czech Republic has selected documentary ‘If Pigeons Turned to Gold’ by Pepa Ljubojacki as its submission for the best international feature category at the 2027 Oscars.
Brad Pitt Joins Wim Wenders’ Peter Zumthor Doc as Executive Producer (Exclusive)
Brad Pitt joined Wim Wenders’ documentary about Swiss architect Peter Zumthor as executive producer. The film, shot over 14 years, examines Zumthor’s buildings including the newly completed Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Sandra Wollner and ‘Everytime’ Hit Sarajevo on the Festival Circuit: “You Can Feel the History Here”
Sandra Wollner’s third feature film “Everytime” premiered at Cannes in May and is now screening in competition at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where the Austrian filmmaker says she can feel the city’s historical significance.
Sci-Fi Horror Comedy ‘Flapjax’ Boards Blue Finch Films for Sales Ahead of Fantastic Fest Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
Sci-fi horror comedy ‘Flapjax’ has secured worldwide sales representation through Blue Finch Films ahead of its world premiere at Fantastic Fest next month.
‘House of the Dragon’ Directing Mentorship Alum Marcus Anthony Thomas Sets Cast for British Psychological Thriller ‘Cast Me!’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Marcus Anthony Thomas, a House of the Dragon mentee, has begun production on his feature directorial debut, the psychological thriller Cast Me!, starring Iniki Mariano in her first feature role.
Yami Gautam Dhar’s ‘Nayyi Navelli’ Sets October Release From Amazon MGM Studios, Colour Yellow (EXCLUSIVE)
Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow have scheduled the fantasy family film ‘Nayyi Navelli,’ starring Yami Gautam Dhar, for theatrical release in October during the Dussehra festival period.
San Sebastian Film Festival to Open With Fatih Akin’s ‘Ghost Song’
Fatih Akin’s “Ghost Song” will open the competitive selection at the San Sebastián Film Festival’s 74th edition, marking the director’s first full-length feature competition entry at the festival.
Why Emily Watson Will Never Quit Sarajevo Film Festival
Emily Watson has presided over the Sarajevo Film Festival jury while receiving an Honorary Heart award, reflecting on her decades-long connection to the festival dating back to 1996.
Hamaguchi Ryusuke, Pawel Pawlikowski Cannes Winners Among El Gouna’s First 10 Titles for Ninth Edition
El Gouna Film Festival announced its first 10 titles for the ninth edition, featuring Cannes and Berlin prize winners including works by Hamaguchi Ryusuke and Pawel Pawlikowski.
Catherine Zeta-Jones Thriller Series ‘Kill Jackie’ Sets October Release Date on Prime Video
Catherine Zeta-Jones stars in thriller series “Kill Jackie,” arriving on Prime Video in October across multiple international markets and coming to AMC+ in the U.S. this fall.