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Gramado Targets Next-Gen Talent as Permanent Growth Engine (EXCLUSIVE)
The Gramado Film Festival in Brazil has confirmed that its inaugural Residency for Young Filmmakers, which concluded on 19 August 2026, will become a permanent fixture of the festival, with a second edition planned for 2027. Organisers say the initiative is designed to nurture emerging Brazilian filmmaking talent, with Gramadotur president Rosa Helena Volk describing…
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‘This is not a theoretical risk—it is an active threat’: The NSA, FBI, CISA and more warn of AI-assisted hacks against critical US infrastructure and facilities
US security agencies including the NSA, FBI and CISA, alongside other partner organisations, have issued a joint warning that artificial intelligence is being actively used to assist cyberattacks against critical infrastructure and facilities in the United States. The agencies stress that this is not a hypothetical concern but a threat already being observed, urging operators…
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Harry and Meghan face mounting costs of $650,000-a-year for the upkeep of their $14.7m Montecito mansion – as experts in US say they could decide to sell up
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly facing steep annual running costs of around $650,000 for their $14.7m Montecito mansion, with property experts in the US suggesting the couple could eventually decide to sell. The upkeep of the sprawling California estate, which includes staffing, maintenance, insurance and security, has become a significant financial burden as…
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Los Angeles Should Follow San Francisco’s Path to Recovery — Says Man Who Helped Set Back Both
A former aide who served and defended two disastrous DAs now offers advice on urban governance.
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Moment US family smash SUV window to free a BEAR that locked itself inside their car
A US family were filmed smashing a window of their SUV to free a bear that had become trapped inside after apparently locking itself in the vehicle. The incident, captured on video, highlights the increasingly common problem of bears investigating unattended cars in search of food and becoming stuck inside them, sometimes causing significant damage…
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Best Buy’s 60th Anniversary Sale Has Some Great TCG Deals
Save on Pokémon, MTG, and Disney Lorcana in Best Buy’s 60th Anniversary Sale, plus compare prices against top deals on Amazon and TCGplayer.
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We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats | Robert Reich
Robert Reich argues that alongside the well-documented rise of progressive Democrats, US politics is witnessing an equally significant decline of corporate-aligned Democrats. He contends this shift is driven not by growing enthusiasm for socialism but by voters’ recognition, sharpened under Donald Trump’s presidency, that corporate America has prioritised enriching itself over addressing ordinary Americans’ needs,…
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Remembering When America and George Martin Began a Long Partnership With a Hit-Laden Album in 1974
America enjoyed early chart success with three Top 10 hits from their first two albums, but their third record, Hat Trick, faltered after the band tried self-producing and lost control of costs and schedule. Their label pushed for outside help, and the band boldly requested a meeting with George Martin, the famed Beatles producer who…
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Lav Diaz’s Venice Title ‘Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors’ Boarded By Heretic For Sales
Greek sales agent Heretic has boarded international sales for “Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors” (Makikiraan Po), the latest film from acclaimed Filipino director Lav Diaz, which is premiering Out of Competition at the Venice Film Festival. The deal marks Heretic’s first collaboration with Diaz, whose distinctive, uncompromising style has made him a festival favourite, and…
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More than 60 Australian childcare centres are immediately shut down over ‘serious issues’ – with four employees suspended
More than 60 childcare centres across Australia have been shut down with immediate effect after “serious issues” were uncovered, prompting the suspension of four employees. The closures, affecting centres operated by the Ignite childcare group in Victoria, come amid heightened scrutiny of the country’s early education sector following a string of safety and conduct breaches…