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Applebee’s heir’s inheritance claim resurfaces as he serves jail time over support arrears
Evan Musikantow’s claim to a share of his father’s Applebee’s franchise sale has resurfaced amid a family inheritance dispute and his imprisonment over unpaid support for his first two children. His second wife, Nicole Zuber, says he was owed millions and continues to support him, while court records…
Ohio parents admit manslaughter after cocaine killed their eight-day-old daughter
Eight-day-old Emilia Soll died after consuming cocaine at her family home in Oregon, Ohio, with the drug causing fatal brain damage. Her parents, Justin Soll, 32, and Shannon Soll, 29, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, after publicly sharing posts about their grief that did not mention the cause of…
Toddler carries loaded gun found in accessible bag at Virginia daycare
A two-year-old at a Richmond, Virginia, daycare found a loaded gun in an accessible bag, put it in their mouth and carried it to a table where five other toddlers were sitting. A staff member noticed after about 15 seconds and took the weapon away; no injury was…
AWS launches TorchNeuron to ease PyTorch applications onto Trainium chips
Amazon Web Services has launched TorchNeuron, a tool that lets developers run PyTorch AI applications on its Trainium chips with a single configuration change, according to the company. The move aims to make it easier for startups to use Amazon’s AI hardware and challenge Nvidia’s advantage, built partly…
Court hears Chowdhury denied civil service work while holding overlapping jobs
Kashim Chowdhury, 55, is accused of concealing existing government work while taking on multiple overlapping jobs. Prosecutors say the arrangement let him earn £280,000 from five full-time posts at its peak, raising questions about how recruitment checks and oversight worked. Southwark Crown Court heard that between February 2020…
Tanya Tucker Steps Out for Paul Overstreet’s Country Music Hall of Fame Induction, Despite Internal Bleeding and Lung Issues
Tanya Tucker attended Paul Overstreet’s Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Nashville on 18 October, despite reporting serious health concerns after a fall. Her appearance mattered to Overstreet, a longtime friend whose songs she has recorded, and she presented him with a heartfelt tribute. Tucker said…
Steve Sarkisian faces brutal Arch Manning decision as Texas’ season begins to slip away amid losses
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian faces growing pressure over whether to keep Arch Manning as starting quarterback after the Longhorns’ second consecutive defeat, a loss to unranked Florida. Manning is expected to start against Ole Miss, but the article argues that if his play does not improve, Sarkisian may…
Chelsey Summey Departs As Warner Bros Head of Communications
Chelsey Summey has left her role as Warner Bros’ Head of Communications as Paramount takes control of the studio. Her departure is one of several expected as the ownership change proceeds, signalling potential shifts in Warner Bros’ leadership and communications team. Summey joined Warner Bros as senior vice-president…
Ariel Winter on The Sisters Grimm Season 2 and the Immortality of Animated Characters: Podcast
Ariel Winter has returned as Sabrina Grimm in Season 2 of Apple TV’s animated fantasy series *The Sisters Grimm*, based on Michael Buckley’s books. In a podcast interview, she discusses how the show combines fairy-tale adventures with the story of two sisters whose parents have gone missing, bringing…
How Street Fighter star David Dastmalchian channelled Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Deftones to get into the mindset of a villain
David Dastmalchian used music by Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Deftones and Nick Cave to prepare for his role as a villain in the new Street Fighter film. He said he enjoys the challenge and fear involved in taking on an intense character. The article identifies Dastmalchian as one…
In 1976, Tom Waits called the Eagles the most boring band in America: “Watching paint dry”
In a 1976 interview, Tom Waits called the Eagles dull, comparing them to watching paint dry and saying their albums were useful mainly for keeping dust off a turntable. The remarks reflected his preference for rough-edged, unconventional music over the band’s polished, radio-friendly sound. Waits and the Eagles…
Moonlighter dev delays Steam playtest for its “Tower Defensevania” ReVamp over concerns that AI copycats might clone it before launch
Digital Sun has delayed the public Steam playtest for ReVamp, its upcoming “Tower Defensevania”, because it fears a widely shared preview could be copied and released before the original game. The decision reflects growing concerns among developers that generative AI tools make it easier to imitate unreleased games.…
Trump renews call to rename New Mexico, drawing governor’s rebuke
Donald Trump renewed his call for New Mexico to be renamed “New America”, saying the change would boost home values, incomes and patriotism. He also linked the proposal to an unsubstantiated claim about election integrity, prompting criticism from the state’s Democratic governor. Trump had previously shared an AI-altered…
Wild Grand Theft Auto-style police chase ends with driver ploughing car into an airplane
Police in Arizona pursued a car linked to an illegal street racing group after its driver failed to stop late on Saturday. The chase ended at Scottsdale Airport, where the car broke through an access gate, crossed onto the tarmac and hit a plane inside a private hangar,…
OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody
A federal judge ordered OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, agreeing with prosecutors that he could flee the United States. The case centres on an alleged concealed audio recorder in an executive conference room, and has drawn attention because of claims about Alfozan’s links to Saudi…
Kris Bowers Set to Compose Original Score For Disney’s Animated Feature ‘Hexed’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kris Bowers will compose the original score for Disney’s animated feature “Hexed”, a coming-of-age story about a teenager whose magical abilities lead her into a hidden world of witches. The film is scheduled to reach cinemas on 25 November. Bowers says he used experimental sounds, including bird calls,…
Hunter Schafer Reveals She Had Gender-Affirming Bottom Surgery
Hunter Schafer has said she underwent gender-affirming bottom surgery in December, describing the operation as “amazing” and saying she is happy with the result. The actor explained that her decision followed a period of exploring a gender-expansive identity and considering how she wanted to live in the world.…
The controversial 2004 movie Mel Brooks couldn’t stand: “He overplayed his hand”
Mel Brooks criticised Michael Moore’s 2004 documentary *Fahrenheit 9/11*, saying its filmmaking was weak and its argument too one-sided. He felt Moore pushed viewers towards a conclusion instead of allowing them to make up their own minds, raising questions about how documentaries handle politically charged subjects. The film…
In 1979, Tom Petty wrote a song in “minutes”. In 2026, it has over 180,000,000 streams
Tom Petty said he wrote the words and melody for “Refugee” in just a few minutes, working from Mike Campbell’s chord progression. The song became a defining track on 1979’s *Damn the Torpedoes*, helping bring wider attention to Petty and the Heartbreakers. The quick songwriting contrasted with a…
The Best Mixbook Sale for Holiday Cards (2026)
Mixbook is offering two concurrent discounts for shoppers preparing holiday cards and photo gifts. The holiday card deal is 50 per cent off cards, with 20 printed envelopes included, while the broader fall sale offers up to 55 per cent off sitewide. The fall sale runs until 21…