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Judge formally dismisses Reflecting Pool charge against Olympian
A Washington judge has formally dismissed the felony property-destruction charge against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who had been accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The dismissal ends the immediate prosecution after the Justice Department concluded that newly obtained evidence undermined its ability to prove Hearn caused the damage beyond reasonable doubt. Hearn,…
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7 Must-Have Sneakers to Step Into the School Year and Fall in Style
Foot Locker has launched a back-to-school promotion offering up to 40% off shoes, apparel and accessories, alongside stock of the season’s most popular sneaker releases. The retailer is highlighting seven trending styles spanning casual, streetwear and performance categories, aimed at shoppers preparing for a return to campus or the gym as summer turns to autumn.…
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Japanese Entertainment Company ASOBISYSTEM Launches U.S. Division, Reveals New Headquarters
Home to girl group ATARASHII GAKKO!, the Japanese company is the latest to expand into the U.S. market with a new office in Los Angeles.
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Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands
Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13-15. That’s exactly what our Exhibit Program offers, and it’s still open to showcase your startup. Here’s what $12,500 buys you: Joining fellow exhibitors is the fastest, lowest-lift way for a…
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Paramount-WBD Deal Endorsed By Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer: “Uncertainty Is The Worst Thing For Our Business”
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer has publicly backed Paramount’s proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, telling analysts on Lionsgate’s quarterly earnings call that prolonged uncertainty over the deal is damaging for the industry. His comments add a significant voice of support at a time when the tie-up faces legal challenges that have delayed its…
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Lionsgate Sees Revenue Surge From ‘Michael’, ‘The Housemaid’ In June Quarter
Lionsgate Studios reported a strong fiscal first quarter, with motion picture revenue more than doubling to $587 million and profit hitting a Q1record of $105 million, driven largely by the billion-dollar global box office of “Michael” and strong ancillary earnings from “The Housemaid”. The results, which beat Wall Street forecasts, matter because they bolster the…
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Despite Supergirl bombing at the box office, Warner Bros CEO says DC Studios “feels very good” and has a “robust pipeline” of projects in the works
Despite Supergirl’s disappointing box office performance, Warner Bros Discovery’s chief executive has said DC Studios remains in a strong position, describing the division as feeling “very good” thanks to a “robust pipeline” of upcoming projects. The comments suggest the studio is looking past a single underperforming release to reassure investors and audiences that its broader…
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WWE star Rhea Ripley supplies brutal ‘life update’ amid in-ring absence
Rhea Ripley revealed her right knee surgery on Instagram after missing two months of “SmackDown” action, including Night of Champions and SummerSlam.
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Kellogg moves to ditch artificial dyes from cereals by end of 2026
WK Kellogg says it will remove artificial dyes from its cereal products by the end of 2026, responding to growing consumer and regulatory concern about synthetic food colourings. The move matters because several of its best-known breakfast cereals use bright colours, and it could add pressure on other large food manufacturers to make similar changes.…
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Trevor Noah is hosting Google’s Pixel 11 launch event
Google has confirmed that comedian Trevor Noah will host its next “Made by Google” hardware launch event, scheduled for 12 August in New York City. The event, expected to unveil the Pixel 11 line-up, appears to signal Google’s continued push to court a mainstream, celebrity-driven audience rather than a traditional tech-focused crowd, following a similar…