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How Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ is reshaping southern Lebanon
Israel continues to occupy and demolish homes in southern Lebanon despite a June framework agreement aimed at withdrawal, displacing over 1.2 million people and destroying approximately 50 villages.
Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland
President Trump announced that major exploration for oil, gas, and minerals will begin in Greenland, characterizing the Arctic island as holding some of the world’s largest easily extractable oil reserves.
Parents fear YouTubers are bringing ‘brain rot’ to Netflix. But are kids wising up to ‘slop’?
Netflix has signed major YouTube creators including Salish and Jordan Matter to produce content, prompting parental concerns about fast-paced, retention-optimized programming reaching younger audiences on the streaming platform.
Netflix Has Used AI on About 300 Titles, but “Human Touch Is Critical,” Exec Says in Busan
Netflix has deployed AI across approximately 300 titles while emphasizing that human creativity remains essential to storytelling, according to a production executive speaking at the Busan International Film Festival.
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Ed Sheeran’s persona as music’s Mr Nice Guy worsened the biggest crisis of his career
Ed Sheeran faces his biggest career crisis after dropping rapper Macklemore from his US stadium tour following the artist’s pro-Palestinian remarks, drawing widespread criticism.
When Hollywood’s Major Studios Threatened to Leave California — For Florida
Hollywood studio leaders have threatened relocation from California over a pending merger lawsuit, echoing concerns last raised during a 1934 gubernatorial campaign by progressive candidate Upton Sinclair.
‘Resident Evil’ Feasting at Box Office as Zach Cregger’s Reboot Races Toward $55M Opening
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot opened with $26.3 million on Friday and is projected to reach $53-55 million for its three-day weekend, marking the franchise’s highest opening despite a $75 million production budget.
San Sebastián Chief José Luis Rebordinos on His Final Year at the Helm — and Being the Only Top Film Festival to Take a Political Stance
José Luis Rebordinos concludes his 17-year tenure as director of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, passing leadership to deputy director Maialen Beloki, the first woman to head the 74-year-old event.
Orville Peck Dedicates Performance to ‘All the Gay Cowboys’: ‘We Exist, We Walk Among You’
Country singer Orville Peck made his headlining debut at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, performing a solo rendition of his Willie Nelson duet about gay cowboys and dedicating the song to LGBTQ+ individuals in the community.
AI Actor Tilly Norwood Glitches During Piers Morgan Interview, Suddenly Switches Languages
AI actor Tilly Norwood experienced a malfunction during a Piers Morgan interview, unexpectedly switching to Cantonese while discussing her film debut, prompting laughter from the host and guest.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP is partnering with firms linked to the Trump administration to develop an offshore gasfield in Venezuela, marking one of the first major foreign energy investments in the country since January.
Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
Over 200 musicians including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno have urged the UK Prime Minister to reject plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling, citing climate concerns.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
UK ministers face pressure to implement unprecedented measures to prevent potential gas shortages in the 2030s as North Sea reserves deplete and domestic supply security becomes a concern.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Household energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as prices rise, with a 4% increase expected on the price cap from October, according to industry group Energy UK.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A successful Iran-linked cyber-attack shut down a small British power plant for four days last month, yet government plans to strengthen cybersecurity standards for such facilities won’t be mandatory until the end of 2030.
Holcim Integrates Two Joule Hive Thermal Batteries Into Its Cement Making Facility
Holcim has completed installation of two Joule Hive thermal batteries at a cement production facility, representing a major commercial deployment of electrified heating technology developed by MIT spin-off Electrified Thermal Solutions.