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‘Percy Jackson’ Stars on Learning to Scream and Sob on Set of Season 3: ‘I Love Playing the Dark Type of Scenes’
The cast of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Season 3 discussed their growth as actors and the show’s darker tone ahead of its November premiere on Disney+.
‘The Mosquito Bowl’: How a Parrot Proved to Be Peter Berg’s Biggest Challenge
Director Peter Berg faced an unexpected production challenge while filming ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ when a trained parrot escaped into the Australian jungle during a pivotal scene.
Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation requiring disclosures on AI-generated advertisements, making the state one of the first to mandate such labeling across all ad formats.
‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI likeness to a California-based company, becoming the latest athlete to monetize a digital clone for brand deals and content creation.
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EasyJet profits plunge 70% as fuel costs soar amid Iran war
EasyJet’s profits fell 70% to £85m in the second quarter due to soaring fuel costs following Middle East conflict and delayed bookings, weeks after accepting a £5.7bn takeover bid.
Pakistani rescuers recover 3 bodies of 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after avalanche
Rescuers in Pakistan recovered three bodies of climbers missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak, with a fourth body located but not yet recovered amid challenging weather conditions.
Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
The FAA has ordered inspections of Boeing 737 Max fuselages for potential cracks in support components, affecting approximately 471 aircraft beginning in September.
Yatra Online Uses Travel Disruption to Go Deeper Into Corporate Travel
Yatra Online is leveraging reduced international business travel due to geopolitical disruption to expand its corporate travel platform and market presence in India and the Middle East.
Accor’s Fix for Corporate Travel’s Most Tedious Ritual: Rates That Don’t Vanish
Accor is deploying automation and AI to streamline corporate rate negotiations and ensure negotiated hotel discounts actually appear when employees book travel through company tools.
Minor Delays Plan for $1 Billion Hotel REIT
Minor International has postponed its planned hotel REIT launch on the Singapore stock exchange, citing unfavorable market conditions including inflation concerns and geopolitical risks.
Overseas Travel to the U.S. Has Fallen for Four Straight Months — Despite the World Cup
Overseas visitation to the U.S. fell 7% in July despite hosting the World Cup, with inbound tourism declining for four consecutive months and remaining significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand’s Mukdahan province, killing at least nine monks and injuring several others.
Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first US pontiff, describes himself as “the pope who happens to be American,” emphasizing his universal pastoral mission over national identity while expressing love for American principles.
Ohio already has the oldest Mormon temple. Now it has one of the newest
Ohio is home to the oldest Mormon temple, built in the 1830s, and now hosts one of the newest LDS temples nearby, both drawing increased religious pilgrimage and historical interest.
Argentines pray that Pope Leo’s visit alleviates their economic stress
Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina in November for the first time in nearly 40 years, with many Catholics hoping the papal trip will provide spiritual comfort amid severe economic hardship and austerity measures.
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim nominated by Democrats for U.S. Senate in Michigan, but his nomination coincided with intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric and opposition to mosque construction projects nationwide.