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‘Off Campus’ Author Elle Kennedy Signs With Circle Management + Production
Author Elle Kennedy has signed with Circle Management + Production for management and representation. The deal reflects the expanding screen profile of her romance novels, particularly the Off Campus series, whose Prime Video adaptation has become a major audience success. Kennedy has written more than 50 novels, sold over 10 million copies worldwide and had…
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New ‘Come to Brasil’ Documentary Celebrates the Power of Brazilian Music Fans
A new 22-minute documentary, *Come to Brasil*, examines the enthusiasm and influence of Brazilian music fans behind the widely used online phrase. Filmed in Rio de Janeiro, it argues that these fan communities have become important participants in artists’ relationships with audiences and in global pop culture. The film follows four superfans and features communities…
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Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
Iran’s missile strike on a US base in Jordan may reflect a calculation that a contained conflict offers Tehran more leverage than a ceasefire. The article argues that a ceasefire could leave Iran facing the same sanctions, naval blockade and economic isolation, whereas limited disruption to key shipping routes keeps international attention on Iranian demands.…
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Influencer nurse caught smuggling £160,000 worth of cannabis into the UK with glam friend is allowed to keep her nursing licence
An influencer nurse who was caught smuggling cannabis worth about £160,000 into the UK with a friend has been allowed to retain her nursing registration. The case matters because it raises questions about how professional regulators balance criminal conduct, rehabilitation and public confidence in healthcare professions. The report says the drugs were brought into the…
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Hollywood’s Wildest Meat Party Is Back — and This Time Everyone’s Invited
Hollywood’s annual Beefsteak feast will return to Vibiana in Los Angeles on 29 August for its 11th edition, with Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman again hosting. The traditionally meat-heavy, utensil-free event is significant because it has become an informal reunion for the comedy industry, but is opening ticket sales to the public for the first time.…
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Two e-bikes reportedly stolen at knifepoint in same day as CCTV image released
South Yorkshire Police have reportedly investigated the theft of two e-bikes at knifepoint in Sheffield on the same day that officers released a CCTV image connected with the incidents. The reports are significant because they suggest potentially serious violent bike thefts and an appeal for public assistance to identify those involved. The available article text…
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DeepMind expands Gemini Robotics to whole-body humanoid control
Google DeepMind has expanded Gemini Robotics 2 from upper-body control to whole-body humanoid movement, enabling robots to walk, crouch, stretch and manipulate objects from “feet to fingertips”. The advance matters because coordinated movement and handling are needed for robots to carry out more complex real-world tasks, although DeepMind acknowledges that their movement speed still requires…
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Democrats investigating Iranian drone attack that killed 6 US service members
Four Democratic senators are investigating whether the Pentagon adequately protected US personnel before an Iranian drone attack killed six service members in Kuwait. The inquiry matters because it raises questions about force protection, official accounts of the strike and accountability within the Defence Department during the conflict with Iran. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal, Kirsten…
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Kamala Harris’ new $8M mansion is in a neighborhood with virtually no Black residents
Kamala Harris has reportedly moved into an $8 million home in Point Dume, Malibu, an affluent coastal neighbourhood described by Fox News as having virtually no Black residents. The article frames the move as notable because Harris has long spoken about combating racial inequality and expanding housing opportunity for Black Americans. According to the article,…