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Fire Country and Sheriff Country return for second CBS crossover
CBS has confirmed a two-hour crossover event between “Fire Country” and “Sheriff Country” for 6 November, the second consecutive year the Friday-night dramas have joined forces. Showrunner Matt Lopez told Deadline the event was deliberately scheduled as the fifth episode of each series this time, rather than episode 13 as in last year’s crossover, so…
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‘Wild Horse Nine,’ With Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich, Gets Venice’s First Rapturous Reception of 2026
Martin McDonagh’s new film Wild Horse Nine received the first major standing ovation of the 2026 Venice Film Festival, with the 14-minute reception marking the longest so far this year. The darkly comic buddy drama, set on Easter Island shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup, stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA partners whose…
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MLB Star José Iglesias on His Historic ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Broadway Debut & ‘Representing Millions of Cubans’
José Iglesias, the Cuban-born Major League Baseball infielder and Latin pop artist known as Candelita, has become the first Latin MLB player to appear on Broadway, joining the cast of the Tony- and Grammy-winning musical Buena Vista Social Club. He made his debut on 27 August as the Narrator, also performing with the ensemble on…
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Defence, rates and Big Tech scrutiny dominate as Netflix unveils FTX drama
Badenoch demands 3% defence spending amid Russian threat fears, Huw Pill urges an interest rate rise over Middle East inflation risks, and Apple faces a £2bn App Tracking lawsuit; elsewhere, Bartiromo exits Fox and Netflix reveals The Altruists and a Ravenloft series.
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Hundreds of North Sea workers facing chopper travel ban for being too heavy
Hundreds of North Sea offshore workers risk being barred from helicopter travel to rigs from 1 November, when a new maximum weight limit of 19.5 stone (124kg), including clothing and footwear, comes into force. Industry body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) says the rule is designed to ensure workers can be safely winched to safety in…
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Utilities are racing to link up with fusion startups, with Realta Fusion the latest to benefit
Fusion startup Realta Fusion has struck a deal with Madison Gas and Electric to explore building one of the first grid-connected fusion power plants in the United States, in Wisconsin. The agreement is part of a wider trend of utilities partnering with fusion companies, reflecting both growing confidence in fusion’s technical progress and utilities’ concern…
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Where Hollywood Stays, Eats, Shops and Finds Art in Venice
The Hollywood Reporter has published a guide to where film industry figures stay, eat, shop and view art during Venice festival season, spotlighting a mix of grand hotels, restaurants and contemporary art exhibitions across the city. The piece reflects the annual convergence of Hollywood on Venice for its film festival, highlighting how the city’s historic…
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Aryna Sabalenka fires back at reporter for asking question about partying after US Open victory
World number one Aryna Sabalenka sharply rebuked a reporter at the US Open after being asked about partying following her straight-sets win over Polina Iatcenko, which sent her into the third round. The exchange occurred during her post-match press conference, when the tennis star interpreted the question as implying she had been prioritising socialising over…
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Apple has been sued for $2.7 billion over App Tracking Transparency rules
Apple is facing a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy, filed by a former UK Competition and Markets Authority official on behalf of app developers. The suit alleges Apple imposed stricter tracking rules on third-party developers than on its own services, giving its advertising business an unfair advantage. This…
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Midterm bloodbath looms for the GOP: Democrats storm to an 8-point lead as Trump’s Iran war and prices bite
A Daily Mail/JL Partners poll finds Democrats holding an 8-point lead over Republicans on the 2026 midterm generic congressional ballot, driven by voter frustration over living costs and disapproval of President Trump’s handling of the escalating conflict with Iran. Democrats need to flip just five House seats and four Senate seats to seize control, and…