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‘Robopocalypse’ TV Show in the Works With Ron Howard, Akiva Goldsman
Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman are developing a television adaptation of Daniel H. Wilson’s 2011 novel Robopocalypse, with Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment set to executive produce.
Dustin Hoffman says filming The Graduate was ‘a terrible experience’ due to Mike Nichols’ ‘sadism’
Dustin Hoffman reveals in a new memoir essay that filming The Graduate in 1967 was “a terrible experience,” citing director Mike Nichols’ demanding behavior and personal discomfort with the casting.
Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
The UK government has granted consent for gas production at the Jackdaw oil field, with attention now turning to the larger and more controversial Rosebank field in the North Sea, which is at the center of a political debate over climate change and energy policy.
Higher temperatures fuel gun violence. Now we know how much is from climate change.
Research estimates approximately 2,000 shootings in major U.S. cities between 2021 and 2025 are attributable to higher temperatures caused by climate change, establishing a quantifiable link between warming and gun violence.
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Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Higher fuel prices and inflation are prompting many Americans to scale back vacation spending this Memorial Day weekend, with families choosing shorter trips and local destinations over expensive long-distance travel.
Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers’ resolve in sweltering heat
Travelers faced waits up to eight hours in extreme heat at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing on Saturday amid peak summer holiday traffic and congestion.
Perpetrators of LGBTQ+ conversion practices could face prison under new bill
A new bill would criminalize conversion practices against LGBTQ+ individuals, imposing sentences up to five years and unlimited fines for perpetrators in England and Wales.
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers as members due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
The Christian Brothers obtained a court moratorium on civil claims, citing a Gospel imperative to care for members including nine convicted child abusers within its ranks.
Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants during an address marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, implicitly criticizing Trump’s immigration policies while visiting a Mediterranean migration entry point.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian report describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” marking a significant moment for Palestinian Christians while drawing concerns from Jewish leaders about Christian-Jewish relations.
Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for essential expenses — with growing risks
Buy now, pay later services have surged to nearly $157 billion in 2025, with 44% of Americans planning to use them within six months, often for essential expenses like groceries and medical care rather than discretionary purchases.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment estimate for 2027 falls as inflation cools
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for 2027 are estimated between 3.7% and 3.8%, down from previous projections as inflation moderates, with official figures to be announced in October.
Bipartisan group of senators propose Social Security reform process ahead of funding shortfall
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the PROMISE Act to establish a legislative process for Social Security reform, as the program faces a projected funding shortfall by 2032.
Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably, survey finds — but many expect to fall short
A new survey finds Americans believe they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably, yet only 30% expect to reach $1 million in savings before retirement.
Homebuyer affordability slipped for fifth straight month, real estate index shows
Homebuyer affordability declined in June for the fifth consecutive month despite slowing home price gains, with the income needed to qualify for a mortgage reaching $109,152 according to the National Association of Realtors’ index.
Fidelity says 2026 retirees may spend $185,500 on healthcare. One category may push those costs higher
A 65-year-old retiring in 2026 may spend an average of $185,500 on healthcare, according to Fidelity Investments, marking a 7.5% increase from the prior year’s estimate.