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Gerard Butler’s 129-Minute Action Biopic Makes a Streaming Comeback
Gerard Butler’s 2011 biopic Machine Gun Preacher has returned to streaming on Paramount+ from 1 August. The film follows Sam Childers, a former biker who becomes a preacher and travels to East Africa to help rebuild homes damaged by war; its renewed availability may attract viewers curious about one of Butler’s biggest commercial failures. Directed…
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Ramaswamy outlines key contrasts with Dem opponent less than 100 days out from key gubernatorial election
Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy used an appearance at the Butler County Fair to draw contrasts with his Democratic opponent, former state health director Amy Acton, with fewer than 100 days before the election. He said his campaign would focus on bringing high-paying jobs to Ohio, cutting taxes and criticising Acton’s leadership during the…
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The great British switch-off: how floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups are freeing people from their smartphones
A growing number of UK groups and venues are encouraging people to spend time without smartphones, using activities such as phone lockboxes, social events and retreats to break patterns of doomscrolling. The trend matters because many participants say enforced separation helps them feel more present, connect more easily with others and reconsider how much time…
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Norrie beaten by Shapovalov in Los Cabos semi-final
Cameron Norrie’s improved run at the Los Cabos Open ended in a three-set semi-final defeat to defending champion Denis Shapovalov. The loss denies the British number two a chance to reclaim the Mexican title he won in 2021, but reaching the last four marked a recovery after six consecutive defeats. Shapovalov won 6-3 5-7 6-4…
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Moment armed teen levels gun to the back of several shoppers’ HEADS before opening fire in busy Maryland mall captured in harrowing video
A 17-year-old allegedly pointed a gun at several shoppers inside a busy Maryland mall before firing, according to footage described in the article. The incident highlights the danger posed to bystanders when firearms are used in crowded public places. The shooting reportedly occurred at Wheaton Mall, where a 13-year-old was injured. Video appears to show…
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‘Home Improvement’s Patricia Richardson Reunites With TV Sons Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith: “My Other Boys”
Patricia Richardson has reunited in person with Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Taran Noah Smith, who played two of her sons in the sitcom Home Improvement. The meeting highlights that some cast members remain connected off screen, despite uncertainty over any revival of the series. Richardson shared a selfie referring to Thomas and Smith as “my…
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Bipartisan senators press Rubio to unlock family planning funding for women in Ebola outbreak
Bipartisan US senators have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release family-planning funding for women affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They argue that maintaining access to contraception and reproductive healthcare is important during an emergency, when health services are disrupted and women face increased risks. The request…
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SEC, Big Ten agree to support historic ‘Protect College Sports Act’ after intense negotiations
The SEC and Big Ten have agreed to support the proposed “Protect College Sports Act” after intensive negotiations involving senators, the White House and college-sport conferences. The agreement is significant because it could help build the support needed for federal legislation intended to address the rapidly changing rules governing college athletics. Negotiators were working under…
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Fetterman: Trump has ‘zero leverage’ over lame-duck GOP senators
Senator John Fetterman said President Trump has “zero leverage” over Republican senators who are leaving office or have lost their party’s nominations, arguing that they are freer to oppose his preferred attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche. The comments underline growing tensions within the Republican Senate caucus and could complicate the administration’s effort to secure confirmation…