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Matthew Weiner Exits Eddie Murphy Peacock Series ‘The Chairman’ As Showrunner
Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, who had been tapped as writer, executive producer and showrunner on the high-profile drama starring Eddie Murphy, has departed the series…
Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies
President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.
Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.
Intel stock plunges 21% as chipmaker blames PC slowdown for weak guidance
Intel has been a Wall Street darling this year due to its emergence as a player in AI, but the company is being weighed down by a struggling PC market.
Microsoft plans to raise $25 billion in debt as it pursues AI buildout
Microsoft boasts a strong credit rating and has managed to maintain positive free cash flow, unlike Meta, Alphabet and Amazon.
Armenian parliament turns into a boxing ring, third time in a month
Armenia’s parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leader’s family.
I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work
Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people.
Reddit’s CEO says Google’s AI Mode ‘does not drive traffic’
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said in an earnings call today that Google's AI-powered search modes do not help with traffic to the platform, echoing problems facing other web…
Scientists discover why chronic back pain feels so personal
A surprising discovery at UC San Diego suggests that chronic lower back pain may become deeply embedded in the brain's sense of personal identity.
Homeland Security Leak Exposes More Than 41,000 Employees
Homeland security officials told workers they are reviewing the incident.
Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw
Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode?
Georgia Republican Donor Gets 15 Years in $76 Million Ponzi Scheme
Federal prosecutors said Edwin Brant Frost IV lured investors with promises of high returns, but used new money to pay earlier investors and fund personal expenses.
California Begins Discussion on Unlimited Film Incentives: ‘That Is a Heavy Lift’
California lawmakers began a discussion Thursday about removing the cap on the state’s $750 million incentive for film and TV production, while acknowledging that such a…
Amazon’s stock drops — even in the face of a bold new cloud forecast
Modest AWS results and weak advertising growth left Wall Street disappointed in Amazon’s third-quarter earnings
A Starbucks turnaround is brewing — but perhaps not quickly enough for investors
The coffee chain beat expectations on a key sales metric, but its stock was still moving lower.
How elections worldwide are testing Trump’s influence abroad
Recent election losses by leaders linked to Trump have prompted questions about whether his influence over the global right is weakening.
SAG-AFTRA, WGA & AFM Ask Judge To Reject Fair Use Exemption In OpenAI Copyright Battle & Warn Of “Harms Of Unlicensed Training” For AI Models
SAG-AFTRA, the American Federation of Music and the Writers Guild of America East and West are calling on a federal judge to reject a fair use exemption for training AI…
Map Showing Potential Origins of Martian Meteorite Teghaza 001
Description This global map of Mars shows 13 locations that match the mineralogy and chemistry of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on E…
Sandisk sees revenue nearly quintuple — and a stock split is on the way
Sandisk’s stock has climbed more than 2,600% since the company separated from Western Digital 20 months ago — and it has one of the highest prices in the S&P 500.
Our church has a $1.5 million bequest earning 3.75% in a bank account. Is inflation eroding it?
“Given the size and long-term nature of this gift, we want to make sure the funds are managed prudently.”
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Bruno Fernandes owes Manchester United a performance, Mathys Tel has arrived at Spurs and Liverpool are improving Premier League top scorers Michael Carrick and Bruno Fe…
From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.
From Levi's to Primark - the fashion chains selling mended clothes
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.
The director of Obsession put a new horror short on YouTube
Curry Barker, the director behind the hit horror film Obsession, just published a new horror short on YouTube.
Andy Jassy says Prime Video is on track to earn ‘tens of billions of dollars’
The success of blockbuster hits like Project Hail Mary and Verity is only part of the story, Amazon's CEO says.
Earl Barret, TV Writer and Co-Creator of ‘Too Close for Comfort,’ Dies at 94
Comedy writer Earl Barret died in his home in Sherman Oaks, California, on Oct.
AWS will be a $1T business, Jassy says. But first, it will spend big.
Amazon wants to be the king of AI cloud computing and become the first $1 trillion revenue business.
Intel says it’s selling every affordable laptop chip it can make
During Intel's latest earnings call, CEO Lip-Bu Tan said that demand for its budget-focused Wildcat Lake chips "is outstripping supply." According to CFO David Zinsner,…
Manosphere and online misogyny should be treated as public health issues, say UK experts
Report calls for an effort to tackle harms in similar way to obesity and smoking, and stresses need to ‘offer boys something better’ The manosphere and online misogyny s…
'I'm built differently' - Hamilton defiant over extending F1 career into 2030s
Lewis Hamilton insisted he "is built differently" as he continued to rule out extending his Formula 1 career into the 2030s.
Why Intel’s stock is sinking toward its worst drop in two years
Intel’s PC business is under pressure as memory-chip prices dent demand and as corporate IT teams have less budget for laptops.
Polymarket temporarily suspends trading on international platform due to security incident
Security incident linked to performance-monitoring tool spurred platform to halt trading for about an hour Polymarket temporarily halted trading on its international pla…
French Action Film ‘Red Bird’ Lands CIS Deal as D.C. Romance ‘Step Back, Doors Closing’ Bows at Tokyo Market (EXCLUSIVE)
A French action film and an American indie romance are both up for grabs with international buyers at the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM market.
Netanyahu accused of smearing Arab voters to hold on to power
Netanyahu and his allies called on the internal security service, Shin Bet, to investigate alleged vote buying and other irregularities in Palestinian communities in Isr…
Mexico City GP: UK schedule and how to watch on Sky Sports
Formula 1 heads to Mexico City for a weekend where Kimi Antonelli could become the sport's youngest world champion.
What to Know About China’s Top-Secret Spaceplane
His comment about Chinese leader Mao sparked anger but censorship left many wondering what exactly happened.
More than half of Victorian lawyers use AI – but only a quarter have cut client fees as a result
They also say clients seeking advice from chatbots have added to their workload, forcing them to correct errors made by AI.
Everton drop Jack Grealish from Carabao Cup tie over ‘breach of club discipline’
England player left out of squad to face Newcastle Moyes confirms he ‘supports’ the club decision Jack Grealish was dropped from Everton’s Carabao Cup win over Newcastle…
Fallout in Alaska Senate Race Over Peltola’s Ballot Stacking Plot
Both sides have a long tradition of promoting spoiler candidates.
Trump Erupted After Learning of Alina Habba’s $50 Million Deal
Angry about the scale of a contract signed by one of his former lawyers with the family of a wealthy pardon seeker, the president told allies he wanted some of the money…
George Russell determined not to let disappointing F1 season define career
Russell has been outdriven by his 20-year-old Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in a bruising season for the British driver.
Patrick Stewart has died at age 86
Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at age 86.
Joseph Mazzello Leads Cecil Hotel Horror ‘A Grim Life,’ Cappu Films Boards Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Joseph Mazzello, the “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Jurassic Park” actor, heads the cast of “A Grim Life,” a supernatural thriller set inside Los Angeles’ Cecil Hotel.
My abusive ex-husband promised $20,000 for our kids’ education. Now he refuses to pay. Is he legally obligated?
“Before our divorce, my former mother-in-law entrusted him with $20,000 for each of our daughters to invest on their behalf.”
‘Days Of Our Lives’ Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Days Of Our Lives and Another World actor Robert Kelker-Kelly died of arteriosclerotic heart disease, commonly known as coronary artery disease, according to the Office…
PSG claim late point after Shaw penalty to hit Manchester City’s WCL top-four hopes
That is the harsh lesson Manchester City learnt on Thursday against Paris Saint-Germain, who extended the English champions’ wait for their first win in Europe this seas…
Papers: Chelsea, Arsenal and Man Utd eye Como defender
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
Binance pauses withdrawals as hackers suspected of stealing billions in crypto
Some estimates say hackers stole billions in crypto from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, during a cyberattack on Thursday.
Amazon posts negative free cash flow of $42.4 billion, holds 2026 capex unchanged
Amazon's negative free cash flow ballooned during the third quarter, while its earnings and revenue fell short of Wall Street's expectations.
Judge Orders Trump Officials to Outline Election Demands Sent to States
A federal judge gave the government until noon on Friday to share which states had received letters trying to enlist them in an effort to find evidence of voter fraud.