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Overwatch’s Battle Pass Overhaul Will Let You Swap Out Skins You Don’t Want
Overwatch is making big changes to its battle pass as part of Season 4, with a new multi-track system that even gives players an option to swap out and replace a skin they don’t want. As explained in a new “Director’s Take” blog post by Overwatch product director Chris McCabe, Blizzard said it recognizes that…
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Allison Janney on Playing the President in ‘The Diplomat,’ Her Broadway ‘Seven-Year Itch’ and the One Genre She’s Never Tried
Allison Janney has spoken to Variety about playing Grace Penn, a US president, in Netflix’s political thriller “The Diplomat,” a role she says came as a genuine surprise as her character rose from vice president to commander-in-chief over the course of the show. The interview coincides with her seventh Emmy nomination, this time for supporting…
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‘Inmate hopping’ influencer who allegedly had relationships with up to 75 inmates avoids jail
An influencer nicknamed the “inmate hopping” influencer has avoided a jail sentence despite prosecutors alleging she carried on relationships with dozens of prisoners in Texas. Ash Trevino was investigated as part of a welfare fraud case, with court documents obtained by TMZ alleging she had relationships with between 50 and 75 inmates held by the…
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Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and former congressman, dead at 84
Ben Jones, the actor best known for playing mechanic Cooter Davenport in the television series “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at the age of 84. He appeared in the show, which followed the escapades of the Duke family in the fictional Hazzard County, from 1979 until 1985, becoming one of its most recognisable cast…
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Overwatch’s old battle passes are finally coming back permanently starting next month, but some of the rewards will be left out
Overwatch 2’s original limited-time battle passes are set to become permanently purchasable starting next month, ending years of complaints from players who missed out on older seasons and their exclusive cosmetics. Developer Blizzard announced the change as part of a broader push to make past content more accessible, addressing long-standing frustration in the community over…
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Kat and Déjà Clark, Mother-Daughter Digital Creators, Sign With CAA (Exclusive)
Australian mother-and-daughter digital creators Kat and Déjà Clark have signed with talent agency CAA for representation, aiming to expand their family-friendly online content business into new entertainment, consumer product and brand opportunities. The pair, who together command more than 20 million social media followers and roughly four billion views, made the move after relocating from…
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‘Tony’ Was Dreamed Up at Anthony Bourdain’s Favorite Dive Bar From His Youth
The A24 biopic “Tony,” which opened in limited release this weekend, traces one formative period in the life of the late chef and television host Anthony Bourdain rather than telling a full life story. Written by Todd Bartels and Lou Howe, the film focuses on the years Bourdain spent as a young dishwasher-turned-line-cook in Provincetown,…
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Can Jean Smart Become the First Woman in Emmy History to Sweep Every Season of Her Series?
Emmy nominee Jean Smart is on the verge of becoming the first woman in television history to win an acting award for every eligible season of a series, having already claimed lead comedy actress for “Hacks” in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. A win for the show’s fifth and final season would complete a perfect…
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Oblivion intern tried to outsmart Bethesda’s AI and was stunned when his apple murder strategy actually worked: “I can’t believe you accounted for this”
A former Oblivion intern said he attempted to exploit Bethesda’s game AI by using apples to cause a character’s death, expecting the system not to recognise the unusual method. Instead, the game accounted for the situation, leaving him surprised that the AI responded as intended; the anecdote highlights the depth of behavioural systems developed for…
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Blanche formally sworn in as attorney general
President Trump’s former personal attorney Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general on Monday, making him the second official to hold the top law enforcement position during the second Trump administration. Trump’s aide Margo Martin posted a video of Blanche’s swearing in from the Oval Office on Monday afternoon. The Senate confirmed Blanche in…