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Jack Lowden Plays Coy About James Bond Rumors: ‘It’s All Very Flattering’ but I’m Not ‘Going to Add to the Noise’
Scottish actor Jack Lowden declined to comment on widespread speculation about his potential casting as James Bond, calling the rumors flattering but saying he prefers not to add to the discussion.
Palestinian-Jordanian Filmmaker Darin J. Sallam on the Backlash to ‘Farha’: ‘I Never Regretted It’
Palestinian-Jordanian filmmaker Darin J. Sallam stands by her debut feature “Farha,” which sparked international controversy after its Netflix release, saying she never regretted the decision despite warnings and backlash.
Demand for UK government action 10 months after British man’s death in Grenada
Nearly 10 months after a British man’s death in Grenada was ruled a homicide, his family and support organizations are calling for UK government intervention to overcome diplomatic delays blocking a full investigation.
Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban
Gabon’s government announced the restoration of social media access on Saturday, eight months after imposing a ban that drew widespread international criticism from rights advocates and opposition parties.
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California may fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post about politics
California is considering fining content creators who fail to disclose payments from political campaigns, joining Texas in enforcing transparency rules for influencer-based political advertising.
US accused of meddling in British politics with $500,000 grant for ‘public education’ courses
The US embassy in London is offering grants up to $500,000 for public education programs, drawing criticism that it constitutes interference in British domestic politics through funding tied to American values.
Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate approved a short-term funding bill early Saturday in a 90-6 vote to keep federal agencies operating through early December, avoiding a government shutdown before the election.
Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates
Data center expansion has emerged as a cross-partisan campaign issue, with candidates from both parties opposing new AI infrastructure projects amid voter concerns about energy costs and environmental impacts.
This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy
Smartglasses with built-in cameras are growing in popularity, but rising privacy concerns have prompted calls for regulation as users report non-consensual photography and harassment.
The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff
Restart, a Walmart-sponsored gaming media site launched in late 2024, has laid off its entire editorial staff, according to former editor-in-chief Brandy Berthelson.
Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves
UK children are reporting a surge in explicit deepfake images of themselves, with an online safety watchdog warning that AI technology is making such content easier to create and distribute.
Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros
The UK government has approved Paramount’s $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after the company agreed to conditions protecting British content and news editorial independence through 2034.
UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability
UK house prices remained flat in July at an average of £299,253, as buyers contended with elevated mortgage rates and affordability challenges, according to Lloyds data.
Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth
The TUC is calling for a comprehensive review of the Office for Budget Responsibility, arguing its forecasting methodology constrains economic growth and public investment.
What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?
President Trump announced executive orders targeting birth tourism and restricting birthright citizenship for certain groups, part of renewed efforts after the Supreme Court rejected his previous attempt in June.
Israel indicts settler over death of Palestinian activist who worked on No Other Land
Israeli prosecutors have indicted a settler for shooting a Palestinian activist last July, marking the first indictment this decade for an Israeli killing a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank.