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KPop Demon Hunters 4K disc falls below Netflix Premium monthly price
- The 4K Blu-ray is $24.99, below one month of Netflix Premium.
- Barnes & Noble offers the discount for in-store purchases and reservations.
- Criterion’s set includes two Blu-rays and a range of special features.
The 4K Blu-ray edition of *KPop Demon Hunters* is on sale for $24.99 at Barnes & Noble, down from $49.95. The price is lower than a month of Netflix Premium, which costs $26.99, making the disc an option for viewers who mainly subscribe to watch the film in…
DoJ’s ‘Super Intelligence Task Force’ up and running
- The Justice Department’s AI task force is now operating.
- It will coordinate investigations and guide enforcement priorities.
- The administration says it aims to protect US AI leadership.
The US Department of Justice says its Super Intelligence Task Force is now operating, following an order from President Donald Trump last month. It is intended to protect US leadership in artificial intelligence and address foreign misuse, while also shaping how the government investigates and prosecutes unlawful AI…
Andy Burnham is urged to sanction UAE figures unless Brit, 72, is freed from Dubai prison where he has been arbitrarily detained for 18 years
- 69 MPs and peers call for Cornelius’s release by 2 December.
- They urge targeted sanctions if the UAE does not free him.
- His sentence currently runs until 2038.
Sixty-nine MPs and peers have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to seek Ryan Cornelius’s release from a Dubai prison by UAE National Day on 2 December. They say the 72-year-old British citizen has been arbitrarily detained for 18 years and argue that continued private diplomacy has failed; if…
The Eagles bandmate Don Henley called a freak of nature: “Chunky and funky”
- Don Henley called Glenn Frey “something of a freak of nature”.
- Frey’s guitar playing balanced rhythm, melody and swagger.
- His contributions can be heard across several Eagles classics.
Don Henley praised Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey as an unusually gifted guitarist whose playing combined strong rhythm with memorable, melodic leads. The article argues that Frey’s unshowy style helped give the band’s songs both toughness and tunefulness, making him an important player even when he was not in…
Nuke map shows which UK cities could be completely destroyed in nuclear WW3
- A Reddit map depicts hypothetical nuclear strike zones across the UK.
- Major cities including Sheffield and London are marked as targets.
- The Government says nuclear conflict remains remote and cites deterrence.
A Reddit user has created a map illustrating the potential blast and thermal effects of a hypothetical nuclear attack on the UK. The map gained attention after plans were announced to remake the 1980s film *Threads*, which depicted the aftermath of a nuclear strike on Sheffield. The map…
Midnight Generation Turned Life on the Road Into a Reflection on Home With New Album Rooted
- *Rooted* reflects on identity and home after two years of touring.
- The band recorded on the road with limited time and equipment.
- Midnight Generation have announced a 2027 world tour.
After two years on the road, Mexican disco-funk band Midnight Generation say their new album, *Rooted*, reflects on identity, home and the people who shaped them. Touring also influenced how they made the record, as they wrote and recorded in temporary spaces and learned to trust their instincts…
Chilling footage of British piano tutor’s final moments before Florida cabin stabbing she arranged with married father in X-rated chatroom: Full horror laid bare as new trove of victim photos emerges
- Sonia Exelby’s final moments were shown at a Florida court hearing.
- Dwain Hall is accused of her kidnapping and murder; he denies the charges.
- Police say a video was filmed shortly before her death.
A Florida court has heard evidence about the final moments of British piano tutor Sonia Exelby, who was found dead near Gainesville in October 2025. Prosecutors accuse Dwain Hall of kidnapping and murdering her after she travelled from Portsmouth to meet him; he has pleaded not guilty. The…
90s Country Star Denied CMA Awards Red Carpet Access as Ceremony Prepares To Celebrate the Decade
- Sammy Kershaw says the CMA denied his red carpet request.
- He hoped to attend with his wife, Mendy.
- He cited over 50 years in country music and more than two dozen chart hits.
Sammy Kershaw says the Country Music Association denied his request to walk the CMA Awards red carpet with his wife, Mendy. He shared his disappointment on Instagram, saying he was sad to miss a chance to attend one of country music’s biggest events and celebrate his career. Kershaw…
AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
- US technology shares began recovering after a steep sell-off.
- The Nasdaq rose 1.23% after falling 5.5% on Thursday.
- October job growth beat expectations, with 165,000 jobs added.
AI and technology shares rebounded in early US trading on Friday after a sell-off wiped trillions of dollars from market values and spread from the US to Asian and European markets. The recovery reversed some of Thursday’s losses, as investors weighed the election result, concerns about tighter AI…
Russia’s trainspotters have spent years documenting the country’s railways. Amid the war, their hobby has put them in the crosshairs of the security services.
- Two RailGallery administrators face up to ten years in prison.
- Authorities have not explained what data was allegedly accessed.
- The site had published photographs of Putin’s armoured train.
RailGallery administrators Denis Eskov, 35, and Anatoly Nagornov, 40, were arrested in Moscow on 14 October and face five to ten years in prison. They are accused of unlawfully accessing and publishing data, but authorities have not disclosed what was published or which organisation was affected; the case…
Police investigate threat to ‘murder whoever doesn’t support trans rights’ sent to nurses at centre of hospital changing room case
- A 29-year-old man was arrested over a threat sent to nurses.
- The email included a knife photograph and named their workplace.
- The nurses returned to work after staying away for safety.
Police have arrested a 29-year-old York man after nurses at Darlington Memorial Hospital received an email threatening to murder people who did not support trans rights. The message included a photograph of a large knife and the warning that the sender knew the hospital’s address; the investigation has…
Fury as council paints poppies ‘to be driven over’ – ’embarrassing and disrespectful’
- Essex installed poppy decals on roads at 12 locations.
- Critics say driving over them is disrespectful.
- The council may expand the scheme next year.
Essex County Council has installed large poppy decals on roads at 12 locations ahead of Remembrance Sunday, prompting criticism from residents who say vehicles driving over the symbols is disrespectful and distracting. The dispute matters because the council intended the markings as a public tribute, but their placement…
Top prosecutor Jason Reding Quiñones, tapped for Russiagate ‘conspiracy’ probe, quits DOJ
- Jason Reding Quiñones has resigned from the Justice Department.
- He had overseen a probe into alleged efforts to promote Trump-Russia collusion claims.
- The investigation subpoenaed three former intelligence and FBI chiefs.
Jason Reding Quiñones, the top federal prosecutor in South Florida, resigned from the US Department of Justice on Friday. His departure comes after he was appointed to oversee an investigation into alleged efforts by former Obama administration officials to promote claims of collusion between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign…
Fox completes $22bn Roku acquisition, expanding its streaming reach
- Fox has completed its $22 billion purchase of Roku.
- Roku reaches more than 100 million US households.
- Fox says Roku will stay open to all content partners.
Fox has completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, giving the media company control of a streaming platform used in more than 100 million US households. The purchase expands Fox’s reach in streaming and could help it bring its sports, news and local station content to Roku viewers.…
The 36 best Christmas gifts in the UK for every kind of teenager – chosen by teens
- Teenagers chose gifts they already enjoy and use.
- Ideas cover books, gaming, tech, sport and more.
- Some suggestions include second-hand options.
The article presents 36 Christmas gift ideas for teenagers in the UK, selected from things young people say they have received, love and use regularly. It aims to reflect varied interests, with suggestions spanning books, games, technology, sport, fashion and personal care. Teen contributors aged 13 to 18…
A 2026 gift guide spans tech, hobbies, books and games
- A broad gift guide covers tech, hobbies and entertainment.
- Picks include cameras, earbuds, kitchen appliances and games.
- The list aims to help shoppers find personal presents.
The 2026 holiday gift guide offers ideas for shoppers looking for presents that feel personal, while helping them get started without having to choose entirely on their own. Its selections span technology, creative hobbies, food and drink, music, books and games. Featured items include AirPods 5, a Fujifilm…
Motorhead’s Classic ‘Orgasmatron’ Gets a Mighty 40th Anniversary Sonic Upgrade and Deluxe Edition: Album Review
- “Orgasmatron” returns in a deluxe 40th anniversary edition.
- The release includes Laswell’s original mix and a cleaner 2026 remix.
- The review sees the sound upgrade as the main draw.
Forty years after its release, Motörhead’s “Orgasmatron” has been reissued in a deluxe edition that revisits the band’s boldest and most divisive album. The review says the record’s unusual production helped show that the band had recovered after a troubled period and set up a second golden era.…
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Sets Collectors Edition Featuring Miley Cyrus Q&A and Deleted Scenes
- Collector’s edition arrives on 8 December.
- It includes more than nine hours of bonus material.
- The film earned $1.5 billion worldwide.
The collector’s edition of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” will arrive on digital platforms and 4K Ultra HD on 8 December, bringing more than nine hours of bonus material. The release expands access to the film’s production and story, including scenes cut from the theatrical version and a conversation…
‘an open field’ Is a Deeply Personal Story of Loss, Grief and Compassion (Exclusive Netflix Trailer)
- Teboho Edkins’s film honours his brother, who died in the 2019 crash.
- Villagers helped at the crash site and continue to mourn with families.
- The 38-minute documentary arrives on Netflix on 1 December.
Teboho Edkins has made a 38-minute documentary about grieving his brother Max, who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Boeing 737 MAX crash. The film, *an open field*, will reach a global audience on Netflix from 1 December, bringing attention to both a family’s loss and the compassion shown…
Stove God Cooks Finds Home for Highly-Anticipated Sophomore Album
- Stove God Cooks’ second album is due in early 2027.
- Babygrande Records and Warner Records will release it.
- Swizz Beatz is producing and executive producing the album.
Stove God Cooks’ long-awaited second album, *All This For Me?*, has found a label home and is now scheduled for release in early 2027. The Syracuse rapper will release it through Babygrande Records in partnership with Warner Records, after earlier plans for the project fell through. The album…