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Made In L.A., The Paramount Strategy: ‘Clueless’ Series & Viola Davis’ ‘Ascent’ Among Recipients In Latest TV Tax Credit Allocations
The California Film Commission has awarded nearly $145.5 million in state tax credits to nine television projects, including two Paramount productions: a “Clueless” revival led by Alicia Silverstone and Viola Davis’ “Ascent”. The announcement comes as Paramount pursues its contested $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, with California’s Attorney General leading an antitrust lawsuit…
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‘Total incinerated destruction’: Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
A wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan region has forced thousands to flee their homes, with officials still assessing how many properties have been destroyed. The Bald Range Fire broke out on Friday and rapidly expanded to 53 square miles within hours, leaving evacuees uncertain whether their homes have survived, while an 80-year-old woman died while…
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Keychron is experimenting with a mic-equipped mini keeb that lets you chat to your AI agent while it vibe codes, and I have my head in my hands
Keychron, known for its mechanical keyboards, is prototyping a compact keyboard with a built-in microphone that lets users speak commands directly to an AI coding assistant while it works. The idea is to let developers using “vibe coding” tools (AI agents that write and edit code autonomously) issue voice instructions without switching to a separate…
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Gavin Newsom’s ‘hidden climate tax’ hitting Americans nationwide, lawmaker warns
Republican congressman Vince Fong of California is leading legislation to roll back an environmental regulation he describes as a “hidden climate tax” that is driving up costs for consumers across the United States. Fong argues the rule, introduced during the Biden administration and linked to California’s climate policy, is quietly raising prices on a range…
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When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland
Scotland is set to witness its most impressive solar eclipse in almost 30 years on Wednesday, with up to 95% of the Sun obscured by the Moon in the most dramatic such event visible from the UK since August 1999. Astronomers say Scotland is particularly well placed to view the spectacle because the Sun sets…
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Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England
People across England will have a rare opportunity to view a dramatic partial solar eclipse on 12 August, when the Moon will block between 90% and 96% of the Sun—the greatest coverage seen since the total eclipse of 1999. The South West of England is expected to see the highest level of coverage in the…
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We should smile at our dogs – a new scientific study reveals why
Scientists have identified what happens inside a dog’s brain when it looks at a human face showing different emotions, offering an explanation for why dogs seem so attuned to our moods. Researchers at the University of Vienna found that images of smiling human faces activated the dogs’ brain reward circuitry, the region linked to pleasure…
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‘It’s very challenging’: how the Duke of Westminster’s farm is taking on the climate crisis
Grosvenor Farms, the dairy business on the Duke of Westminster’s Eaton Estate near Chester, illustrates the mounting pressures on British agriculture from climate change and economic strain, even as it remains one of the sector’s better-performing operations. Heatwaves, fertiliser shortages linked to the Iran war, disease and post-Brexit labour shortages have combined to make farming…
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Don’t Believe Paramount’s Hype: California AG Rob Bonta Claims Ellison Muddying WBD Merger Waters With Misinformation & Side Deals; “We Intend To Win” – Guest Column
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has written an exclusive guest column for Deadline rejecting narratives put forward by Paramount Skydance and its chief executive David Ellison as they push to complete a $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. Bonta insists the lawsuit he and colleagues from 11 other states filed on 13 July is…
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Solar eclipse: Where and when you can see it across North West England
The UK will see its most significant partial solar eclipse in over a century on the evening of Wednesday 12 August, with up to 96% of the sun obscured by the moon in places. Astronomers have described the event as “really exciting”, noting it will be the deepest eclipse visible from the UK since August…