Laika Studios releases a behind-the-scenes featurette for 'Wildwood', a stop-motion animated fantasy film based on Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis' 2011 novel, set for release on October 23, 2026.
A former cashier reveals how supermarkets intentionally overstock shelves, leading to massive food waste, and connects this practice to low wages and food insecurity among grocery workers, highlighting the economic incentives against food donation.
Fed Chair Warsh initiated changes, starting with a unanimous vote to hold interest rates steady. He is implementing new processes, including task forces on key Fed functions, aiming to influence policy through external experts and internal consensus-building. Warsh also withheld his economic forecast, devaluing the Fed's official projections and potentially altering future communications and transparency.
NASA ordered astronauts on the ISS to take emergency refuge in a Crew Dragon due to persistent cracks in the PrK module, a Russian segment. Russia's proposed repair methods worried NASA, leading to a standoff resolved by Russia agreeing to decommission the module, removing the risk of depressurization.
Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French President Jacques Chirac and a pivotal figure in his political career, dies at 93, leaving a legacy of resilience, charity, and influence in French politics.
The European Parliament's legal affairs committee voted not to lift the immunity of three MEPs linked to a Huawei cash-for-influence probe, but approved lifting it for one. The committee is criticized for political deal-making and weak evidence handling.
BBC goes behind the scenes of Russell T Davies' new thriller 'Tip Toe', exploring a feud between two neighbors, one gay and one straight, descending into online disinformation with dire consequences.
IShowSpeed is speculated to be working on a 2026 FIFA World Cup song after behind-the-scenes footage of a large-scale music video shoot in Miami surfaced, referencing his successful 2022 World Cup anthem.
Virat Kohli voiced discomfort with the constant camera presence during IPL practice, stating it's intrusive and hinders organic preparation. He called for better balance between fan engagement and player privacy, citing an instance with Kane Williamson where a private conversation was disrupted by a 'robot thing'.
Virat Kohli voiced discomfort with constant camera presence during IPL practice, stating it hinders organic preparation and free experimentation. He called for better boundaries regarding player consent and behind-the-scenes access, citing an instance with Kane Williamson disrupted by a robot camera.
US staff reportedly discarded materials from Chinese officials upon President Donald Trump's departure from Beijing, following a two-day visit marked by public displays of cordiality but behind-the-scenes tensions over security and media access.
US staff reportedly discarded materials from Chinese officials before President Trump's departure from Beijing. Tensions arose over security and media access during the visit, including a dispute at the Temple of Heaven and restrictions on the press pool.
Elon Musk continued his testimony in a $134bn lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging co-founder Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman broke a foundational agreement by converting the AI company from a non-profit to a for-profit structure. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and donated approximately $38m from 2016-2020, is seeking to undo the for-profit conversion and redirect damages to OpenAI's non-profit arm. OpenAI's attorneys have argued Musk was always aware of for-profit plans and is "motivated by jealousy" after leaving the company in 2018. The three-week trial in Oakland, California has featured contentious exchanges and previously private communications revealing the formation of the AI company.
Elon Musk's high-stakes lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI began this week in Oakland, California federal court. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, alleges the company breached its founding agreement by converting from a non-profit focused on benefiting humanity to a for-profit structure. He is seeking $134bn in damages and reversal of the conversion. OpenAI denies the claims, arguing Musk was aware of for-profit plans and is "motivated by jealousy" after leaving in 2018. The three-week trial features dramatic testimony, with Musk's former lieutenant Jared Birchall confirming approximately $38M in donations from 2016-2020. The outcome could impact OpenAI's planned $1tn IPO and benefit Musk's competing xAI venture.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI continues in Oakland federal court, with Musk alleging the co-founders breached their 2015 founding agreement by transforming the AI company from a non-profit into a for-profit entity. Musk seeks $134bn in damages redirected to OpenAI's non-profit arm and removal of Altman and Brockman from the company. OpenAI denies the allegations, claiming Musk was always aware of for-profit plans and is "motivated by jealousy" after his 2018 departure following a failed takeover attempt. The three-week trial features blockbuster testimony from tech industry leaders and could impact OpenAI's planned $1tn IPO.
MrBeast's company MRB2024 has filed a lawsuit against Toronto-based production company MHQ seeking to recover $5 million paid in May 2024 for production services on Beast Games. MRB2024 claims MHQ did not complete the work and should return the money. MHQ denies this, saying it created the show's blueprint and has filed a counterclaim for another $5 million. The dispute arose after MrBeast's team moved production from Toronto to Atlanta, then tried to return to Toronto, at which point MHQ refused to rejoin the project.
MrBeast's company MRB2024, LLC has filed a lawsuit against Toronto-based production company MHQ seeking to recover $5 million paid in May 2024 for production services on Beast Games. MRB2024 claims MHQ did not complete the work after production moved from Toronto to Atlanta and back. MHQ denies the claim, saying it created the show's blueprint and has filed a counterclaim for another $5 million. The case remains undecided.
Senior actor Ashwin Kaushal has revealed he was initially called for a different role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, but was later cast as Ranbir Kapoor's father after the director observed him on set. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, is scheduled for release on January 21, 2027, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend.
Tim Cook announced plans to step down as Apple CEO in September, passing leadership to hardware chief John Ternus. The transition comes as Apple's App Store faces regulatory pressure on its 30% commission structure and developer relationships. The TechCrunch Equity podcast discusses what this means for startups and examines SpaceX's $60B option on Cursor.
A critical review of Stranger Things animated spinoff Tales From '85 finds the show lacks stakes and drama that made the original beloved. The animated series, set between seasons 2 and 3, features the main cast as kids in a Saturday morning cartoon format with bright colors and reduced violence. While saturated with 80s nostalgia references, critics note the story offers no real tension since viewers know the characters survive in later seasons. The review also critiques Netflix's broader franchise strategy, citing failed spinoffs of Squid Game and The Witcher, arguing the streamer misunderstands what made their hit shows popular in the first place.
Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari accused carmakers of secretly lobbying to influence CAFE-3 fuel efficiency norms, contrasting their behind-the-scenes campaigns with politicians' public exposure. The minister said the CAFE-3 file will reach him in 15 days, with the auto industry body SIAM seeking increased supercredits for EVs, plug-in hybrids and flex-fuel vehicles, and permission to carry over credit points across compliance blocks.
