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Hackers breach FBI recruitment site; Microsoft cuts 268 Xbox jobs
ShinyHunters claims responsibility for breaching the FBI’s recruitment website and stealing employee data. Microsoft announces its largest Xbox restructuring, cutting 268 jobs and closing studios.
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Pritzker’s fortune reaches $4.2bn, fuelling speculation over presidential ambitions
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s wealth has risen by more than $1 billion since he took office in 2019, reaching an estimated $4.2 billion, according to Forbes. The increase has fuelled speculation that the Democratic governor could seek the presidency, although no candidacy has been announced. Pritzker’s fortune largely comes from the Hyatt hotel dynasty and…
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The truth behind Melania Trump’s ‘fierce’ modesty during rare world stage appearance at the UN
First Lady Melania Trump made a prominent appearance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday, attending her husband’s speech whilst wearing a tailored black suit. She subsequently hosted 57 spouses of world leaders at an event promoting her signature initiative, “Fostering the Future Together,” which aims to empower children…
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Doc Talk Podcast: Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Sam Green On ‘The Oldest Person In The World’
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Green’s documentary *The Oldest Person in the World* examines people who have held the longevity record, following a decade of research and filming. The project matters because it uses extraordinary old age to explore broader themes of mortality, time, chance and the value of being alive. The film begins with a birthday…
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Boston summit to guide founders on funding, hiring and AI
TechCrunch has revealed the agenda for its one-day Founder Summit, taking place on 4 November at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. The event is designed to give startup founders practical guidance on fundraising, leadership, hiring, AI strategy and building category-leading companies, with advice from experienced investors and entrepreneurs. Featured speakers include Underscore partner Brian Devaney, HubSpot…
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5 Stellar Movies Where AI Takes Over the World
The article highlights five films that portray artificial intelligence taking over the world, presenting them as cautionary stories about technological overreach, human vulnerability and the dangers of creating systems more powerful than their makers. It argues that cinema has repeatedly anticipated modern anxieties about AI, including job losses, environmental damage, propaganda, nuclear conflict and humanity’s…
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Top Creator Attorneys On “Turning Creative Authority Into Economic Authority” & Forging A New Entertainment Business Model At Deadline’s L.A. Law Summit
Entertainment industry leaders gathered at Deadline’s inaugural Los Angeles Law Summit to discuss how the creator economy is fundamentally reshaping entertainment business models. The event brought together prominent attorneys and producers to explore how technology enabling direct audience relationships has reduced barriers to entry and created new economic opportunities for creators across all levels. The…
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Trump gives Iran choice of peace talks or military action
President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly, presenting Iran with a choice between negotiating a peace deal or facing potential military strikes, using language about potentially “annihilating” the Islamic Republic. This ultimatum approach reflects his foreign policy strategy of coercive diplomacy—threatening overwhelming force whilst keeping negotiations open. The conflict matters significantly because it…
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Courtney A. Kemp Tells Deadline’s L.A. Law Summit What’s The Biggest IP Challenge Creators Face; ‘Power’ & ‘Nemesis’ EP Says “Protect The Chain Of Custody”
Courtney A. Kemp said creators must protect the “chain of custody” showing how they developed an original idea or interpreted existing intellectual property. Speaking at Deadline’s inaugural L.A. Law Summit, the Power and Nemesis co-creator stressed that emails and other records can be vital evidence, particularly as artificial intelligence creates new legal uncertainty. The summit’s…
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Historic Malibu Winery Closes After Losing Tasting Room to Palisades Fire
Rosenthal — The Malibu Estate, a four-decade-old winery, is closing after the 2025 Palisades wildfire destroyed its Pacific Coast Highway tasting room. The tasting room was the winery’s primary distribution channel, and with California authorities yet to indicate whether commercial tenants will be allowed to return to the state-leased site, continuing operations without it has…