Ellie Kemper: I'm giving my kids a less scheduled summer. It's made me a better parent.
Ellie Kemper: I'm giving my kids a less scheduled summer. It's made me a better parent.
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‘Tony’ Writers Talk Honoring Anthony Bourdain, Capturing ‘70s-Era Cape Cod And Getting ‘Jaws’ Permission From Spielberg
L-R: Antonio Banderas as Chef and Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain in A24's 'Tony.' Courtesy of Seacia Pavao
“We know that it ends in a clam bake…”
That was pretty much all Todd Bartels and Lou Howe had when the screenwriting duo pitched Anthony Bourdain’s estate on a biopic concerning the late culinarian.
What Rockstar Games’ Netflix Pact for ‘GTA 6’ Reveal Signals About Hollywood’s Growing Relationship With Gaming
“Grand Theft Auto 6” was already set to make history in the video game world — but now it’s making a hot prerelease spin through Hollywood as well.
On Aug. 27, Netflix will debut an “extended look” at one of the most anticipated games of all time, which has been in development for more than a decade. While the first two “GTA 6” trailers bowed on YouTube and social media platforms, Rockstar Games decided to give Netflix exclusive access to new footage before going wide with the content online six hours later.
A Fan-Favorite Fortnite Feature Will Return in Chapter 7 Season 4
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Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Millions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longer for mental health care, with more than two-thirds of NHS providers planning to cut services and half expected to axe jobs, the Guardian can reveal.
Birdsong and whale song show patterns similar to human language
An international team of researchers has uncovered a previously undetected structure in the birdsong of Bengalese finches that has the same statistical patterns found in human languages.
'What a Relief' — Sadie Sink Finally Discusses Secret Spider-Man Role, Teases Conversations With Marvel for What's Next
Warning! Spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day follow.
Sadie Sink has finally opened up about her mystery role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and it sounds like she's already had conversations with X-Men director Jake Schreier about what's next.
One Day Cup: Benkenstein's superb 140 for Essex downs Glamorgan
MetroBank One Day Cup, Cardiff
Essex 312 (47.1 overs): Benkenstein 140, Thain 76; Douthwaite 3-57
Glamorgan 309-7 (50 overs): Van der Gugten 118*, Horton 85; Snater 3-49
Essex won by 3 runs
Trump teased an Iran deal that didn't come, but markets soared. Here’s why it keeps happening
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on Aug. 6, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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The Trump administration this week sparked enthusiasm that the U.S. and Iran could soon strike a deal on the Strait of Hormuz, driving down oil prices and sending stocks soaring — only for no deal to emerge.
French officers halted small boats at sea 10 times since spring
The French authorities have halted small boats at sea in the Channel on 10 occasions since the spring, officials said on Friday.
Despite claims from the Conservatives and Reform that the French were refusing to intervene in small boat crossings, maritime prefect officers were using “intervention tactics” to board or control vessels at sea and take asylum seekers back to France.