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Failings allowed Covid ‘to spread like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
An official inquiry found government failures allowed Covid to spread rapidly in care homes, with more than 43,000 recorded deaths between March 2020 and July 2022.
UK government’s obesity plan ‘doomed to fail’, MPs warn
A UK parliamentary committee warns the government’s obesity reduction plan will fail without stronger leadership from the prime minister and clearer strategic direction.
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
People from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to receive breast cancer diagnoses through routine screening and more likely to be diagnosed in emergency settings, according to research analysis.
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from automatically certifying Senate election results if the Republican incumbent loses, citing voter confusion over similar candidate names.
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George and Amal Clooney evacuate from French house: ‘We do not know whether our beautiful home will survive’
George and Amal Clooney evacuated their French estate as a nearby wildfire burned approximately 130 hectares in the Var region, with the actor pledging to remain part of the community regardless of damage.
Emmy-Nominated Stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs on the Legacy of ‘Hacks’ and Which Character Needs a Spinoff First
Emmy-nominated stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs reflected on the legacy of “Hacks” in a podcast interview, discussing the show’s conclusion and potential spinoff possibilities.
‘The Days Off’ Is a “Love Letter to That Internet That No Longer Quite Exists” (Locarno Trailer)
Argentine filmmaker Lucila Mariani’s debut feature follows a 12-year-old girl navigating identity and virtual worlds during an endless summer as a solar eclipse approaches.
Stassi Schroeder Takes Us Inside That Explosive ‘House of Stassi’ Finale: ‘I Felt Like Julius Caesar’
Stassi Schroeder’s reality show ‘House of Stassi’ culminates in a confrontational dinner aboard the Queen Mary, where cast members stage an intervention regarding her treatment of husband Beau Clark.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘The Odyssey’ Power Biggest Collective Weekend in Box Office History With $430 Million
Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey combined to generate $430 million in a single weekend, the largest collective box office weekend in history, surpassing previous records set by major franchise installments.
‘Wonder Man’ Co-Creator Says ‘Contracts Were Signed, Schedules Were Cleared’ Before Marvel Series Was Canceled: ‘This Is Not a Marketing Stunt’
Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ series was canceled at Disney+ before its second season, despite the showrunner confirming contracts were signed and production was scheduled to begin early next year.
Brian Case obituary
Brian Case, a music and culture critic known for his incisive writing on jazz and film, has died at age 88. He worked for publications including the NME, Melody Maker, and Time Out over his decades-long career.
‘Gabby Dollhouse’ Casts Gabby’s Little Sister for Netflix Series (Exclusive)
Gabby’s Dollhouse introduces a new character: Doozie, Gabby’s little sister who loves dogs, voiced by Celestina Harris. The character debuts in season 14, premiering Sept. 14 on Netflix.
‘Hadestown’ Parts Ways With Hades Actor Geno Segers After Online Controversy
Geno Segers has exited the Broadway revival of ‘Hadestown’ following the emergence of online content deemed anti-transgender by theater communities.
Morgan Wallen Returns to No. 1, Charli xcx Earns Top Three Debut on Albums Chart
Morgan Wallen returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “I’m the Problem,” while Charli xcx debuts at No. 3 with “Music, Fashion, Film.”
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Shell’s quarterly profit nearly doubled to $9.8 billion in the second quarter, driven by elevated oil and gas prices following Middle East tensions and supply disruptions affecting global energy markets.
The Bank of England Is Moving Away From Coal
The Bank of England announced in June that it will no longer accept bonds linked to coal operations as collateral for key loan arrangements, enforcing the ban from October.