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Film and TV Spending Dropped In New Mexico. But There’s a Silver Lining
New Mexico’s film and television industry, once a major beneficiary of the Peak TV and Streaming Wars boom, has seen production spending fall sharply since the 2023 actors’ and writers’ strikes prompted studios worldwide to scale back big-budget scripted projects. The state, home to hits like Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and Stranger Things, is…
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Man plunges 120 feet into creek while taking photo at famous national park
A man named Ken Nurse fell around 120 feet into McDonald Creek at Glacier National Park in Montana while reportedly taking a photograph from an overlook, tumbling over a set of waterfalls on 13 August. He survived the fall thanks to the intervention of a bystander, who helped him after he went into the water,…
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Boy, 14, is dead after being hit by a bus in Portsmouth: Driver is arrested
A 14-year-old boy has died after being struck by a bus in Portsmouth, prompting the arrest of the vehicle’s driver. The incident has drawn local concern as police continue to investigate the exact circumstances surrounding the collision. Beyond the confirmation of the boy’s age, the location and the driver’s arrest, the available article content does…
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‘Sterling Point’ Just Set Up 8 Unexpected Season 2 Mysteries
Prime Video’s young adult drama Sterling Point has been renewed for a second season, giving creator Megan Park room to resolve a raft of unanswered questions from its first outing. Created by Park and unconnected to any book source material, the show follows adopted twins Annie and Connor Jacobson, who inherit a Canadian lake island…
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Rubio designates US citizen held in China as wrongfully detained as Trump prepares to host Xi at White House
The Trump administration has designated American scholar Min Zin as “wrongfully detained” in China, after he travelled there at Beijing’s invitation. The move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes just weeks before President Donald Trump is due to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, adding a point of tension to…
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10 Replay Ideas to Make Elden Ring Feel Brand New Again
This Polygon feature offers ten suggestions for players looking to refresh their experience of Elden Ring, FromSoftware’s acclaimed open-world RPG, whether they have just finished the game, are struggling against a tough boss, or are preparing for its upcoming release on Nintendo Switch 2. The piece frames replaying as a way to rediscover the game’s…
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US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
The US Open has announced a record $108 million (£79.2 million) prize pool for the 2026 tournament, a 20% rise on last year and the largest fund in Grand Slam history. The increase comes after players, including some who curtailed media appearances at the French Open and Wimbledon in protest, pushed for higher pay and…
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WWE star Ilja Dragunov departs company after being out of action for 4 months
WWE has parted ways with Ilja Dragunov, moving the former United States, NXT and NXT UK champion to its alumni section, after his contract expired following four months on the sidelines through injury. The 32-year-old is regarded as one of wrestling’s top performers, making his departure a notable loss for the promotion and a significant…
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Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to action at the US Open after a four-month absence caused by a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open in April. The 23-year-old Spaniard’s comeback is significant given his dominant early-season form, which had made him the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam,…