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‘Reacher’ star Alan Ritchson claims studios begged him to shut up about politics
Actor Alan Ritchson, star of “Reacher,” has claimed that major film studios have pressured him to refrain from making public political statements. Speaking at a Fan Expo Canada panel, Ritchson joked about receiving calls from studios urging him to “shut up” about politics, citing Sony explicitly as having told him not to discuss certain topics.…
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Burnham says AI safety should be an issue for governments and not left to chance
The Prime Minister told the United Nations that AI safety should be governed by democratically-elected governments rather than left to chance, calling for global principles and standards on frontier AI development. His speech, which positioned the UK as an “honest broker” capable of building international consensus, directly contradicted US President Donald Trump’s remarks just hours…
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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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Mamdani condemns Paramount–Warner Bros merger as threat to media independence
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the $111 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing that it threatens media competition, independence and public accountability. He criticised federal leaders who supported the deal, saying it would give billionaires such as David Ellison greater influence over what Americans see and hear, while praising New York Attorney General…
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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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The Morning Poll: Is it right for Andy Burnham to pave the way to undo Brexit?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declined to rule out Labour including a commitment to rejoin the European Union in its next manifesto. His comments matter because they suggest a possible major change in Labour’s Brexit stance and reopen debate over whether Britain should reverse its decision to leave. Speaking to reporters while travelling to the…
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Stop giving cash benefits to young people with anxiety to end Neet crisis, Tony Blair urges
The Tony Blair Institute has proposed ending cash benefits for some under-25s with anxiety or depression that do not limit their ability to work, redirecting support towards mental-health treatment, training and job placements. It says the welfare system is contributing to long-term inactivity among young people not in education, employment or training, although disability campaigners…
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MPs warn Budget watchdog ‘should not be blamed’ for difficult decisions
A Commons Treasury Committee has warned politicians not to blame the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) for difficult fiscal decisions caused by tight public finances. Ahead of Chancellor John Healey’s Budget next month, MPs defended the watchdog’s independence and rejected calls for fundamental reform, arguing that weakening it would be no substitute for sound economic…
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Burnham signals Chagos agreement review after Trump criticism
Andy Burnham said he would review the £3.4 billion Chagos Islands agreement after Donald Trump called it “terrible” and “ridiculous”. The deal would transfer sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius while allowing Britain to lease Diego Garcia, home to a strategically important joint UK-US military base, raising concerns about security and its future. Despite the…