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Democrat says political appointee placed at Interior Inspector General
The article text was unavailable, so its claims cannot be independently summarised beyond the headline. The headline indicates that a Democrat alleged a political appointee had been placed within the Interior Department’s Office of Inspector General, raising potential concerns about the watchdog’s independence. No supporting details, dates, names, evidence, or response from the Interior Department…
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Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition
Jackie, a bald eagle who has become an internet sensation through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam in California, is in “critical” condition after being diagnosed with anaemia. The eagle, watched by millions alongside her partner Shadow via the live-streaming project run by nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley, is now receiving veterinary treatment away…
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After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: ‘The Industry Will Be Stronger’
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has cleared Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, prompting a wave of support from European media executives and analysts. Industry figures argue the approval, following the European Commission’s clearance last month, signals a broader shift in regulatory attitudes as European broadcasters contend with intensifying competition…
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Paramount-WBD Deal Endorsed By Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer: “Uncertainty Is The Worst Thing For Our Business”
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer has publicly backed Paramount’s proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, telling analysts on Lionsgate’s quarterly earnings call that prolonged uncertainty over the deal is damaging for the industry. His comments add a significant voice of support at a time when the tie-up faces legal challenges that have delayed its…
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Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS
Two Nasa astronauts, Anil Menon and Jessica Meir, completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday to install mounting hardware. The work forms part of preparations for future upgrades to the station’s power system, ensuring the ISS remains operational as older equipment is gradually replaced. The hardware fitted during the excursion will ready…
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Teamsters suing over California self-driving truck rules
California’s Teamsters union has sued the state over new Department of Motor Vehicles rules allowing self-driving heavy-duty trucks to be tested and eventually used commercially on public roads. The case intensifies the dispute between labour groups concerned about safety and job losses and supporters who say autonomous freight technology could improve transport efficiency. The union’s…
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Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
A WIRED reporter tested a children’s smartwatch and found that security researchers Vangelis Stykas and Felipe Solferini could hijack it to track his location, silently snap photos and eavesdrop on conversations without any indication the device was compromised. Ahead of a presentation at the Black Hat security conference, the researchers demonstrated how the watch’s underlying…
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Be For Films Acquires Ione Hernández Sáenz’s ‘Sisters’ Ahead of Toronto Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Brussels-based sales agent Be For Films has acquired international sales rights to “Sisters” (“Hermanas”), the debut fiction feature from Spanish director Ione Hernández Sáenz, ahead of its premiere in the Discovery section at the Toronto Film Festival. The deal gives the film international market exposure at a major festival launchpad, marking a significant step for…
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Wildfire-ravaged habitats could take centuries to recover, environmentalists say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.