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Kemi Badenoch launches ‘purge of Tory wets’ as Theresa May’s chief of staff kicked out for ‘slagging off’ tough line on human rights
The article reports that Kemi Badenoch has begun removing or sidelining more moderate Conservatives, presenting it as a tougher ideological reset of the party. It says the move matters because it signals a sharper rightward direction under her leadership, particularly on issues such as human rights, and suggests less tolerance for internal dissent. A key…
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Tesla Robotaxi Miami launch comes with limits
Tesla Robotaxi launches in Miami with a limited geofence covering only West Miami, Doral and Sweetwater, leaving out most major destinations.
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‘Disclosure Day’ Just Beat Denis Villeneuve’s Sci-Fi Franchise-Starter at the Box Office, but There’s a Catch
Steven Spielberg’s divisive sci-fi movie Disclosure Day has overtaken Denis Villeneuve’s first Dune at the box office, but there’s a catch.
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States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Defying DOJ
A coalition of 12 US states has sued to block the planned Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. merger, despite the Department of Justice having approved it last month. Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the states argue the $111 billion deal would illegally reduce competition in film distribution and basic cable licensing, which they say could…
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The 5 Best Songs Willie Nelson Wrote for Other Artists (That He Should Have Kept for Himself)
LOS ANGELES, CA – Singer Willie Nelson sings during funeral services at the Ray Charles Funeral service held at the First AME Church Los Angeles on June 18, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Genaro Molina-Pool/Getty Images) Willie Nelson was a successful songwriter before he became the musician we know him as today, and…
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‘The Odyssey’ Stars Explain the Intense Timing Constraints of Christopher Nolan’s IMAX Epic
The Odyssey stars Lupita Nyong’o and Himesh Patel break down Christopher Nolan’s directing style and filming on IMAX.
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Ana Istarú to Appear Alongside Director Daughter Ardélia Istarú in ‘Quemada’ Via Valentina Maurel’s Tres Tigres Label (EXCLUSIVE)
Renowned Costa Rican actor, playwright and poet Ana Istarú will appear alongside daughter Ardélia Istarú in the latter’s next directorial outing, “Quemada.” Valentina Maurel’s production company Tres Tigres will produce alongside France’s Geko Films and Panama’s Mansa Productora. The project is part of the Desde el Centro showcase at the upcoming Costa Rica Media Market,…
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Anthropic starts localizing Claude pricing for India, its biggest market after the US
Claude users in India are starting to see Indian rupee-denominated subscription plans.
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‘I just knew it would sound incredible!’: why the Globe is giving Shakespeare some flamenco fire
Shakespeare’s Globe is staging Love’s Labour’s Lost with a strong flamenco influence, led by director Indiana Lown-Collins, who believes the art form matches the play’s themes of passion, desire and death. She says the Globe’s acoustics and oak stage make it an ideal setting for flamenco, and chose the comedy because its emotional intensity and…