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Paramount Faces California Exit Threat as Messi Mourns Father

  • Paramount’s possible California exit was reported as leverage in its Warner Bros. Discovery merger dispute.
  • California’s attorney general said the proposed deal should be blocked on antitrust grounds.
  • Lionel Messi publicly mourned his father Jorge, who died aged 68.

Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison was reported to have told senior executives that the company could begin moving operations out of California from 1 October unless California Attorney General Rob Bonta negotiated a settlement over the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. California is leading…

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US Intelligence officials were ‘skeptical about Iranian threat which prompted Trump’s plane switch’

  • Officials reportedly doubted an Iranian threat assessment.
  • Trump changed planes amid security concerns.
  • The episode raises questions about intelligence handling.

US intelligence officials were reportedly sceptical about an alleged Iranian threat that led President Donald Trump to switch aircraft. The report raises questions about how the threat assessment was interpreted and whether the security precaution was proportionate. The article’s headline does not provide details of the purported threat,…

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Here’s Where to Stream Every Minions Movie Online Right Now

  • All seven films are not available on one streaming service.
  • Peacock is usually Universal’s first streaming destination.
  • No complete franchise Blu-ray box set currently exists.

IGN explains that watching the entire Despicable Me and Minions franchise online in 2026 requires more than one streaming subscription, despite all seven films being made by Illumination and owned by Universal. The guide matters for viewers planning a marathon after the release of Minions & Monsters, as…

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Hollywood scream queen’s bitter feud with neighbors erupts over claims iconic 70s star is turning quaint California enclave into a living NIGHTMARE: ‘Blood everywhere’

  • Linda Blair's dog shelter had 251 dogs, over twice the permitted limit.
  • Former neighbours allege years of attacks on pets and livestock.
  • Neighbour is suing Blair after his horse was mauled in 2022.

Actress Linda Blair, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in The Exorcist, is embroiled in a bitter dispute with former neighbours over her non-kill dog shelter in Acton, California. The Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, which has operated since 2003, has come under scrutiny after county officials found 251…

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Bette Midler to Receive Prestigious Honor Previously Awarded to Bruce Springsteen, Kris Kristofferson, and John Mellencamp

  • Bette Midler will receive the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize.
  • The prize recognises art and advocacy for social justice.
  • The ceremony takes place in Tulsa on 16 October 2026.

Bette Midler has been named the 2026 recipient of the Woody Guthrie Prize, recognising artists whose work reflects Guthrie’s social conscience and supports positive change. The award places Midler alongside previous recipients including Bruce Springsteen, Kris Kristofferson and John Mellencamp, highlighting her long-standing artistic and advocacy work. Midler…

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Campus antisemitism extends beyond student protests and into classrooms, ADL warns

  • ADL says alleged campus antisemitism may also occur in classrooms.
  • Report cites claims involving coursework, extra credit and student treatment.
  • Classroom activity receives less public scrutiny than campus protests.

The Anti-Defamation League has warned that alleged antisemitism on US university campuses may extend beyond public protests into teaching and classroom activity. Its report says some lecturers and teaching assistants have been accused of bringing anti-Israel activism into coursework, offering extra credit for attending events and, in some…

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Mother of star Treasury employee who killed herself says daughter was ‘happy as Larry’ before becoming the victim of ‘office gossip’

  • Mother links daughter’s distress to alleged office gossip.
  • The employee had reportedly been happy beforehand.
  • Key facts and official findings are not provided.

The mother of a high-performing Treasury employee who died by suicide has said her daughter was previously “happy as Larry” before becoming distressed by what she described as office gossip. The case raises concerns about the potential effects of workplace culture, rumours and interpersonal conflict on employees’ wellbeing.…

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After 2 Years, My Hero Academia’s Creator Finally Returns With a Near-Perfect Follow-Up

  • Horikoshi’s new one-shot is stylish but not especially frightening.
  • Strong monster designs cannot overcome a familiar sacrifice plot.
  • The review sees it as a promising, imperfect horror debut.

Kohei Horikoshi, creator of My Hero Academia, has returned with Quit Laughing, Shijima, a supernatural one-shot manga published in Weekly Shonen Jump. Polygon’s review finds it visually impressive and entertaining, particularly for its character work and creature designs, but argues that it falls short as horror because it…

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Rent-a-GPU outfit Nebius promises rapid 1 GW powerup plan isn’t nebulous

  • Nebius targets annual gigawatt-scale AI data-centre expansion from 2027.
  • Its expansion requires vast spending, customer prepayments and debt.
  • Full revenue from new capacity may not arrive until 2027.

Nebius, a cloud provider renting access to GPUs, says it aims to add more than one gigawatt of data-centre capacity annually from 2027. The plan highlights the scale of infrastructure investment being driven by demand for AI computing, but also depends heavily on debt, customer deposits and the…

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Kvaratskhelia and Madjo show us that the beautiful game can wash away Infantino’s stain | Nick Ames

  • PSG won the Uefa Super Cup against Aston Villa.
  • The match unfolded amid scrutiny of Fifa leadership.
  • Young talents Madjo and Doué impressed.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa to win the Uefa Super Cup, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s attacking display and Désiré Doué’s decisive contribution providing a vivid start to the European season. The article argues that the match offered a welcome reminder of football’s appeal amid continuing concern over Fifa president…

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