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Mike Flanagan and Lucia Aniello join DGA mentorship class: who is paired with whom
The Directors Guild of America’s Women’s Steering Committee has named its seventh WSC Squad class. Variety reports 12 mentor–mentee pairs, including Boots Riley, Karyn Kusama...
Kelly Reilly says Dutton Ranch season two will begin filming in early 2027
The actor gave the filming timetable at Paramount’s U.K. upfront in London, where she also discussed the series’ audience response.
Mass Effect: Universe trailer leaks after BioWare closure and game cancellation
A trailer posted on Reddit shows a possible direction for BioWare’s canceled Mass Effect game, including a new lead and a returning character from the original trilogy.
Trump signs housing order directing changes to mortgage insurance and refinancing costs
The October 22 order directs federal agencies to develop a mortgage-insurance cancellation pilot, expand a refinancing program and adjust some government home loans.
John Mayer signs with Mercury and launches Sob Rock Records ahead of new single
Mayer’s new label partners with Mercury Records as he prepares to release “Tom and Jerry,” his first solo single since 2021.
Tom Skerritt, star of Picket Fences and Alien, dies at 93
The actor’s family said he died of natural causes. His screen work ranged from M*A*S*H and Alien to Top Gun and the television series Picket Fences.
Manchester United identify possible Carrick replacements before Bournemouth match
Michael Carrick is expected to lead Manchester United on Sunday, but BBC Sport reports that the club has begun identifying possible replacements after its defeat by Como.
Pittsburgh Steelers cancel Paris fan event amid Bastille unrest
The club called off its planned Steelers House gathering in the Bastille neighborhood. The NFL said its separate fan event and Sunday's game remained scheduled.
Roddy Gayle cleared to play for Michigan after amended eligibility order
Michigan coach Mike Boynton says Gayle can play a fifth season. An amended court order addresses his NBA Summer League participation, stipend and agent agreement, though the...
Arc browser to shut down December 22 as The Browser Company moves users to Dia
The Browser Company has set a shutdown date for Arc and says users can transfer browser data to Dia. Some Arc features are due to end earlier.
Macron calls for limits on Saturday protests as French cities impose bans
President Emmanuel Macron said non-union protest requests should be refused for Saturday, October 24, as authorities imposed outright bans in Lyon and Marseille and restricted...
US and Israel have drawn up possible post-election Iran strikes, reports say
ABC News says two Israeli sources described plans for possible joint strikes. The White House says the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 election.
Amazon renames Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+ and expands audiobook access
The U.S. subscription remains $11.99 a month, with a 20-title borrowing limit. More audiobooks are being added, including titles from self-published authors.
Microsoft diagnostic AI outscored generalist doctors on complex test cases
Microsoft says its multi-agent diagnostic system identified more complex case diagnoses than individual generalist doctors in a simulation, but hospital testing is still ahead.
Meta falls as AI spending costs weigh on technology stocks
Meta and other AI-linked stocks fell during Thursday trading as investors weighed the cost of building AI infrastructure and how companies will fund it.
Welsh Rugby Union reports £18m loss and presses case for three regions
The governing body says rising costs and weaker matchday spending have deepened its losses as it pursues a reduction in professional clubs.
Fallon Sherrock named among 24 challengers for Luke Littler Netflix show
Sherrock is among the contestants set to play a single leg against the world champion in a live darts special on 30 October, with £501,000 at stake.