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Unauthorized ‘Gilmore Girls’ Doc ‘Drink Coffee, Talk Fast’ Sets Release Date as Series Alum Scott Patterson Joins as Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
The Gilmore Girls documentary Drink Coffee, Talk Fast will be releasing on video-on-demand platforms next week with series alum Scott Patterson (who played the beloved Luke Danes) now on board as an executive producer and doc subject. Airing for seven seasons on The WB/CW from 2000-2007 with a one-season revival at Netflix in 2016, Gilmore […]
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Evil Moms: From ‘East of Eden’ to ‘Carrie,’ TV’s Latest Trope Is Honoring Women Who Choose Themselves
Television has recently been preoccupied with evil moms, or at least that’s who they appear to be at first glance. In Zoe Kazan’s sweeping adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden,” Lee (Hoon Lee), the Trask family’s domestic servant and surrogate father to the twin boys Aron (Joe Anders) and Cal (Joseph Zada), offers a […]
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Tom Hopper, Rita Ora and Mila Harris to Star in Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Signalers,’ WME Independent Launches Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Hopper ( The Umbrella Academy, The Terminal List ), singer and actress Rita Ora ( Fifty Shades of Grey, Tin Soldier ), and rising young Hollywood star Mila Harris ( No Exit, Mary ) are set to star in upcoming sci-fi adventure thriller The Signaler. Missi Pyle ( Galaxy Quest ) and Nolan North ( Uncharted ) have also joined the cast in supporting […]
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‘Lilo Scratch’: Disney Animation Blends 2D and 3D to Bring Back Stitch to the Big Screen in a New Short
The new animated short “Lilo Scratch” immediately sets up audience expectations with its opening shot featuring a clip of the Three Stooges — expect comic hijinks, anarchy and cartoon destruction.For the first “Lilo Stitch” project from Disney Animation since the original 2002 feature, and the first short from the unit in five years, […]
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Microsoft’s massive Outlook outage continues
Tech firm says it is making progress in attempts to restore services and there is no indication problem was caused by cyber-attack Microsoft outage hits UK hospitals, GPs, schools and police Microsoft outage – live updates Tell us: have you been affected by the outage? Microsoft is scrambling to fix an outage of some of its systems that has caused huge disruption to users, organisations and businesses across the globe. In its latest update, the tech company said it was making progress in its attempts to restore services after a global outage affected millions of users from Thursday evening and into Friday. Continue reading...
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The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline
CEO behind the meteoric rise of Nvidia stepped down after it was revealed he had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO of Nvidia , the company at the center of the AI boom, after leading it for more than 30 years. Huang, an electrical engineer by education, stewarded the company from a $1bn firm when it went public in 1999 to a company valued at more than $4tn in 2026. But in a matter of days, after it was revealed he had an extramarital affair with a woman that US officials believe to be a Chinese spy, Huang managed to wipe more than $600bn from the company’s valuation. Continue reading...
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Nvidia stock sinks 2% in fallout from Jensen Huang resignation
It's the end of an era for Nvidia , as its founder and longtime CEO, Jensen Huang, has resigned effective immediately. The face of one of the largest companies in the US and the growing AI boom, Huang's retirement comes after news broke of his two extramarital affairs, one of which was with a suspected Chinese spy. Nvidia has appointed its Chief Financial Officer, Colette Kress, to serve as interim CEO and Harvey C. Jones as Chair of the Board, but Huang's departure will leave a void that won't be easily filled, as he was heavily involved in Nvidia's day-to-day operations. The news is also expected to complicate things for Nvidia's stock price, as it has been in decline for over a month. The internet is already having a field day with Huang's departure, with hot takes and memes dominating the discourse right now. Huang's days of pulling on his signature leather jacket and hitting the sta
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What's ahead for AI financing after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang departs
Nvidia’s cofounder and chief executive resigned on Thursday after the company opened an investigation into his affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
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Why is the Microsoft outage lasting so long?
Microsoft says it is seeing "improvements" following a global outage but efforts to fully resume services are ongoing.
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McIlroy, Hatton share 36-hole lead at World Tour Championship
Rory McIlroy recovered from a back-nine wobble to birdie No. 18 and share the 36-hole lead at the season-ending World Tour Championship on Friday, leaving him well-placed to win a record-tying eighth Race to Dubai golf title.
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Car bombings in Russia kill military officer, injure ex-Ukraine PM adviser
Moscow blames Kyiv for a series of car bombings that have targeted people linked to the war with Ukraine.
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Europe should not walk into Russia’s ‘traps’ on Ukraine talks, EU’s foreign policy chief Kallas says – Europe live
Kaja Kallas says Moscow is trying to divert attention from its aggression by raising issue of European security Europe live – latest updates The EU’s foreign policy chief has warned against “walking into the traps that Russia is setting” as she said Moscow was trying to start a debate about European security in order to divert attention from its aggression. “We have one aggressor and one victim, and the aggressor does not have security concerns,” Kaja Kallas said on arrival at an EU leaders’ summit in Dublin. “Nobody has ever attacked them. They have attacked others. I mean, keep the focus, people.” Continue reading...
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Jerusalem Daily: Baby dies from cold in Gaza
A baby dies from the cold in Gaza as 53 countries urge Israel to allow aid in.
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Sixth victim confirmed in DC condo-related shooting in US, police say
Police confirm sixth victim in DC condo shooting; suspect dead after barricading himself and starting a fire.
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Why the data center slowdown concern is overblown. Two stocks to buy amid the fear
Not one utility CEO we spoke with at the EEI conference is anticipating a slowdown in electricity growth expectations.
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Microsoft says email delivery and service availability 'improving' across more infrastructure
A Microsoft outage on Thursday and Friday affected users of services like Outlook, Teams and 365.
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Microsoft outage live: millions still affected as disruption stretches beyond 18 hours
Microsoft reports it is ‘continuing to see improvements in service availability’, after millions of customers around the world suffered disruption Tell us: have you been affected by the Microsoft outage? Microsoft struggles to fix huge outage affecting Outlook and Teams What happened and when will it be fixed? There are plenty of essential services that remain unaffected by the outage, which is largely impacting email systems. The Australian Medical Association said it has so far not received any reports that hospitals or clinics are impacted. Impact is largely restricted to the sending and receiving of email. Western Australia, along with jurisdictions around the world, is being impacted by a global Microsoft outage. We are receiving updates from the Commonwealth who are working with Microsoft at the most senior levels to resolve. Microsoft are prioritising life, safety and Government s
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Jaguar Land Rover reports £451m quarterly loss after cutting 4,000 jobs
JLR chief executive calls for EU and Britain to join forces amid competition from Chinese electric carmakers Jaguar Land Rover has reported a £451m quarterly loss as it counts the cost of cutting 4,000 jobs, while its chief executive has called for the EU and Britain to work together in the face of competition from China. Britain’s largest automotive employer reported revenues rising to £5.9bn between July and September, but it recorded £530m in costs from the job cuts announced near the end of that period amid tough trading conditions. Continue reading...
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The new Apple TV has a YouTube problem
People who received the brand new Apple TV 4k today saw some strange error messages as soon as they opened the YouTube app. As the first units arrived, the app was initially only showing a black screen with a QR code and an error message saying "YouTube is not yet available on this device." In […]
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Windows 0-day dropped by disgruntled researcher hands hackers System rights
"SignDrop" exploit lets local users gain all-powerful System rights.
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Microsoft’s massive Outlook outage continues
Tech firm says it is making progress in attempts to restore services and there is no indication problem was caused by cyber-attack Microsoft outage hits UK hospitals, GPs, schools and police Microsoft outage – live updates Tell us: have you been affected by the outage? Microsoft is scrambling to fix an outage of some of its systems that has caused huge disruption to users, organisations and businesses across the globe. In its latest update, the tech company said it was making progress in its attempts to restore services after a global outage affected millions of users from Thursday evening and into Friday. Continue reading...
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ChatGPT’s new Wallet lets AI agents shop and check out for you
ChatGPT Wallet lets AI agents shop and check out on users' behalf, starting with a limited rollout to U.S. Pro subscribers.
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Vols RB Morris suffers broken leg in car accident
Tennessee running back Daune Morris sustained non-life threatening injuries, including a broken leg during a car accident Friday morning, the school announced.
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Injured QB Jackson doing 'well' as Ravens eye 6-10 weeks out, Minter says
Ravens coach Jesse Minter's update on Lamar Jackson's recovery process calls such timelines "challenging to predict."
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Falcons sign DE Thomas, CB Henderson to multiyear extensions
The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Cameron Thomas and cornerback C.J. Henderson to multiyear contract extensions, the team announced Friday.
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Tearful Pochettino on USMNT exit: Toughest decision of my career
Mauricio Pochettino has left his position as United States men's national team coach to manage Manchester United, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Friday.
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Overwatch Fans Got The News They Were Afraid Of About The New ‘Omnic Detective’ Hero
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Unauthorized ‘Gilmore Girls’ Doc ‘Drink Coffee, Talk Fast’ Sets Release Date as Series Alum Scott Patterson Joins as Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
The Gilmore Girls documentary Drink Coffee, Talk Fast will be releasing on video-on-demand platforms next week with series alum Scott Patterson (who played the beloved Luke Danes) now on board as an executive producer and doc subject. Airing for seven seasons on The WB/CW from 2000-2007 with a one-season revival at Netflix in 2016, Gilmore […]
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Evil Moms: From ‘East of Eden’ to ‘Carrie,’ TV’s Latest Trope Is Honoring Women Who Choose Themselves
Television has recently been preoccupied with evil moms, or at least that’s who they appear to be at first glance. In Zoe Kazan’s sweeping adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden,” Lee (Hoon Lee), the Trask family’s domestic servant and surrogate father to the twin boys Aron (Joe Anders) and Cal (Joseph Zada), offers a […]
Variety
Tom Hopper, Rita Ora and Mila Harris to Star in Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Signalers,’ WME Independent Launches Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Hopper ( The Umbrella Academy, The Terminal List ), singer and actress Rita Ora ( Fifty Shades of Grey, Tin Soldier ), and rising young Hollywood star Mila Harris ( No Exit, Mary ) are set to star in upcoming sci-fi adventure thriller The Signaler. Missi Pyle ( Galaxy Quest ) and Nolan North ( Uncharted ) have also joined the cast in supporting […]
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How Sen. Chris Van Hollen plans to flex Democratic power on the foreign aid front
The Maryland Democrat, who's the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee, just announced he's going to run for Majority Leader. He spoke to NPR about his foreign aid vision.
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Climate action discussed at youth COP meeting
School children gather to discuss climate issues to coincide with the COP31 conference in Turkey.
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Piddington to bring legal challenge over asylum base plans
Up to 1,256 men could be housed at the site near Piddington in Oxfordshire under the plans.
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Row breaks out between Tories and Reform at Piddington news conference – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has said “people are seeking meaning, connection and hope in a turbulent world” as new statistics reveal Church of England attendances have grown for the fifth year in a row. The number of regular attenders to C of E services grew to 1.03m in 2025, a 1.5% increase on the previous year. Whether at morning prayer, a Sunday service, Evensong, a youth hub, a parent and toddler group - or any of the countless ways that the Church of England serves our communities in every parish - it is clear that people are seeking meaning, connection and hope in a turbulent world. Continue reading...
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Right to make green challenges to planning decisions under threat, say UK lawyers
Exclusive: Government in ‘private meetings’ about removing cost cap protections under Aarhus convention UK politics live – latest updates The government is considering stripping back legal protections that limit the costs community groups face when challenging planning decisions that threaten nature. The Aarhus convention, an environmental treaty that was signed into law by the UK in 2005, guarantees the legal right to participate in democratic processes on environmental matters – such as sewage pollution, new roads or datacentre developments. Continue reading...
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Tories and Reform clash over migration as asylum centre is approved
Chris Philp and Zia Yusuf trade barbs in Oxfordshire village planning legal action to block conversion of military base UK politics – live updates Senior Tory and Reform politicians have clashed over immigration policy in the Oxfordshire village of Piddington after the government approved plans to convert a defence site into accommodation for asylum seekers. Zia Yusuf and Chris Philp raised their voices and spoke over each other in front of TV cameras and local people for more than three minutes. Yusuf urged his fellow home affairs spokesperson to apologise for his record as a minister. Philp said they should instead “stand in solidarity with residents” and Yusuf should “read the room”. Continue reading...