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Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% increase in benefits for next year following a September inflation report showing prices 3.7% higher than a year prior, driven partly by energy costs.
Hole in Neanderthal shoulder bone linked to ancient wooden spear
Archaeologists report a 15mm hole in a Neanderthal shoulder blade from 75,000 years ago may indicate a lethal wooden spear wound, potentially the earliest evidence of such violence.
Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
At least 183 homes along England’s east coast have been demolished due to coastal erosion and landslides over the past 16 years, with councils predicting thousands more properties will face similar threats by 2055.
A federal program to restore forests after disaster has gotten too many funding requests
A federal forest restoration program has run out of available funding due to overwhelming demand from disaster-affected landowners across the country, halting new assistance disbursements.
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Duncan Sheik, singer and composer of Spring Awakening, dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter and composer of the Tony-winning musical Spring Awakening, died at a Manhattan hospital at age 56 from heart failure.
Don Palathara’s Indian Drama ‘Monkey Play’ Selected for Vancouver’s Inaugural Works-in-Progress Lab (EXCLUSIVE)
Don Palathara’s “Monkey Play,” a Kerala-set drama about a grieving couple confronted by a mysterious feral child, has been selected for Vancouver Film Festival’s inaugural Works-in-Progress Lab.
HBO Bags High Finance Drama ‘The Spread’ Starring Javier Bardem
HBO has ordered the drama series “The Spread” starring Javier Bardem as a Miami-based billionaire. The show comes from the creators of Ozark and will be directed by Matthew Vaughn.
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Music Will Be ‘As Far Away as Possible’ From the Movies; Hans Zimmer Says ‘I Can’t Write Like John Williams’
Hans Zimmer will compose an original score for HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” reboot, stating he intends to distance his work as far as possible from John Williams’ iconic film music.
‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ Was Inspired by Universal Monsters and Hammer Horror Movies
Aardman’s latest Shaun the Sheep film draws inspiration from Universal monsters and Hammer horror productions while maintaining family-friendly storytelling through visual gags and minimal dialogue.
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren on Their ‘MobLand’ Season 2 Return: “Pure Lunacy”
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren return for MobLand season two on Paramount+, with their characters freshly out of jail and embroiled in crime family operations alongside Tom Hardy.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces potential electricity shortages during a near-total solar eclipse expected to eliminate significant solar power generation while demand surges due to summer heat.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, replacing Albert Manifold who was controversially removed after eight months in the role amid governance concerns.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
North Sea oil and gas industry calls for early scrapping of windfall tax by 2027, citing need for investment as energy bills expected to hit three-year highs this winter.
The Race to Build a World Beyond Hormuz
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the Strait of Hormuz will become economically irrelevant within two years, as the U.S. reduces reliance on Persian Gulf oil through domestic production and Canadian imports.
The Oil Market’s Backup Plan Is Breaking Down
Drone strikes have forced Saudi Arabia to shut its East-West Pipeline, a critical backup route for oil exports, while Iran-aligned Houthi forces threaten another vital shipping corridor in the Red Sea.
Kazakhstan Turns to Russian Gas as Domestic Demand Surges
Kazakhstan plans to significantly increase natural gas imports from Russia, tripling purchases to meet surging domestic demand, though potential new US sanctions could complicate the deal.