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Amazon used its October 2026 Echo hardware event to unveil several new devices and updates to Alexa Plus. The announcements centre on contrasting approaches to screens, from a large smart display to devices designed without screens. The new products include the Alexa Photo Frame, which also works as…
Latvia’s Oscar submission, *Ulya*, has secured distribution deals across 11 territories and will open the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Its international sales and strong audience response matter for a film that takes an unconventional approach to the life of basketball player Ulyana Semjonova. Directed by Viesturs Kairišs,…
Collin Gosselin says adults involved in making *Jon & Kate Plus 8* put production priorities ahead of the children’s wellbeing. In a new memoir, he argues that adults should recognise signs of distress, take a child’s wish not to film seriously and act when they see a problem.…
The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), a conservative watchdog, has asked federal and Florida authorities to investigate whether Florida state legislator and US Senate candidate Angie Nixon improperly used a now-defunct nonprofit. The complaint alleges possible problems involving the charity’s spending, its relationship with Nixon’s business, fundraising…
An analysis found that several popular restaurant chains tend to be located near neighbourhoods with higher home values. The Cheesecake Factory ranked third, with nearby homes worth about 27% more than those in comparable areas, adding context to debate about whether the chain is an everyday dining spot.…
Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee are starring in *Honeymoon/Funeral*, a romantic comedy that has finished filming. Lee has praised the script as funny, heartbreaking and sexy, and described working with Ferguson and co-star Carrie Coon as a pleasure. The story follows two women who meet on a flight…
The legal battle over the 2026 US midterm elections began before polling day, with the Trump administration bringing cases in California and Alaska over how votes should be handled. In California, the Justice Department asked officials to set aside postal ballots linked to more than 20,000 registered voters…
Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle”, released in 2001, became one of the decade’s biggest rock hits, driven by a bright, memorable chorus that offered a message of optimism. The article argues that the song’s timing helped it connect with listeners as the United States gradually emerged from the…
Kroger’s proposed $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle could consolidate grocery competition and expand the company’s ability to collect and use shoppers’ data, according to a report by the American Economic Liberties Project. The group says a larger network could increase the reach of personalised pricing and retail…
Amazon has announced the Echo Show 16, a large smart display with customisable screens for family organising, smart home controls, Alexa widgets and photos. Its always-on or approach-activated layouts aim to make the screen more useful at a glance, but the high price could limit its appeal. The…