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Commerce takes new equity stakes in 7 firms
The article’s text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its specific claims cannot be independently summarised. From the headline, it appears to report that the US Commerce Department has taken new equity stakes in seven companies. Such investments could matter for government industrial policy and for the firms involved, potentially giving…
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Chris Hemsworth shares terrifying footage from ‘crazy’ plane ride through lightning and severe turbulence
Chris Hemsworth shared footage of a frightening small-plane journey during a family holiday in Costa Rica, after the aircraft encountered lightning and severe turbulence. The actor described the experience as “crazy” and life-threatening, highlighting the dangers faced by passengers during the storm. In a YouTube vlog posted on Wednesday, the 42-year-old “Thor” star documented the…
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The Partnership: Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams Look Back On Five Years Of ‘Abbott’ Life – Will There Be A Season 6 Engagement?
Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams reflect on the working relationship that has underpinned five years of Abbott Elementary, from their first sketch together to playing central couple Janine Teagues and Gregory Eddie. Brunson says their trust as scene partners helped shape the series, while both actors emphasise that the characters needed to remain compelling…
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Xbox CEO says the team has one year to start growing again
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has told staff the business has one year to return to player and revenue growth, following a major restructuring involving thousands of redundancies and the spin-off of four studios. The target, set for the end of fiscal year 2027 in June next year, is paired with a plan to restore profits…
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Saudi Arabia set to complete $55bn Electronic Arts acquisition next week
Saudi Arabia is reportedly set to complete its $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts next week, marking one of the largest takeovers in the video games industry. The deal would place the publisher behind franchises such as EA Sports FC, The Sims and Battlefield under Saudi ownership, intensifying scrutiny of the country’s expanding investments in…
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Don’t Date Brandon review – this lazy true-crime show doesn’t start to do justice to these women’s horrors
The review criticises Channel 4’s Don’t Date Brandon as a poorly constructed true-crime series that fails to convey the psychological harm experienced by the women involved. Although the story could illuminate coercive control and deception, the reviewer argues that its thin treatment makes it feel voyeuristic and misguided rather than informative. The programme follows Amber…
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3 Rock Frontwomen Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 1980s
Three prominent rock frontwomen established successful solo careers, either alongside or after their bands, during the 1980s. – Stevie Nicks released her debut solo album, Bella Donna, in 1981 after finding fame with Fleetwood Mac. – Grace Slick, best known for Jefferson Airplane, issued three solo albums during the 1980s. – Belinda Carlisle began her…
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Pentagon fires back after Mark Kelly accuses Pete Hegseth of targeting women and Black military officers
The Pentagon rejected Senator Mark Kelly’s accusation that War Secretary Pete Hegseth was targeting women and Black officers by removing names from a senior military promotion list. The dispute matters because it raises concerns over whether political appointees are overriding the military’s established merit-based promotion process. Four officers were reportedly removed after a promotion board…
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Producer Sues Netflix Over Theft Of Hard Drive Of World War II Espionage Pic ‘Fortitude’
The producer of the World War II espionage film Fortitude has sued Netflix, alleging that the streamer was responsible for the theft of an unencrypted hard drive containing the film after it was delivered for a screening and possible acquisition. The case matters because the missing drive could expose an expensive unreleased film to copying…