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Vegas’ Brayden McNabb takes a puck to the face, forced to leave Game 2 of Stanley Cup Finals
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was forced to leave Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday after taking a puck to his face on a slap shot midway through the first period. The 14-year veteran, who played for the Kings from 2014-2017, did not return to the game. ESPN is reporting that…
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For Padma Lakshmi, ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ Is a Sporting Event, Not Reality Television
When Padma Lakshmi packed up her knives and left “Top Chef” after nearly two decades in 2023, she didn’t plan on returning for a second helping of competitive television — but CBS put that back on the menu. However, according to the host, creator and executive producer, “America’s Culinary Cup” isn’t actually reality TV. “I…
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Veteran ‘60 Minutes’ anchors say they’re staying ‘for now’ — even as they rip Bari Weiss ‘dictatorship’
Veteran “60 Minutes” correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said they will remain with the storied newsmagazine “for now” — even as they blasted CBS News leadership under Bari Weiss and warned that “newsrooms are not supposed to be run like dictatorships.” The trio confirmed they had decided to stay at the program…
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Sicily locals protest Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s wedding as Italian city is shut down for three-day affair
Locals in Sicily, Italy, are protesting Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s three-day wedding that has shut down the city. Photos obtained by the Daily Mail show heavy police presence outside of Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi in Palermo, where the couple — who tied the knot in a small London ceremony last weekend — is expected to host a lavish…
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This Summer Travel Season Could Forever Alter the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Late last year, Vancouver-based aviation analyst Mark Miller bought airplane tickets to bring his family of four to Rome this summer. The Millers would spend Italy’s high season trawling the city’s ancient ruins, exploring the Vatican, and swooping down to Sardinia to experience the island’s dramatic sea cliffs, white sand beaches, and ancient limestone caves.…
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SAG-AFTRA members approve deal with major studios
SAG-AFTRA members overwhelmingly approved a four-year TV and film deal with major studios including Netflix, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday night, increasing minimum wages and addressing concerns about the use of AI performers. The deal, which was expected to be approved, received the support of 91% of SAG-AFTRA members who voted on the…
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‘I’m mad as hell!’ Republicans get earful as Dem loses it over massive budget cut
A Florida Democrat snapped during a House Appropriations subcommittee meeting Friday, declaring the Republican fiscal year 2027 spending bill “a war on women and girls” after it moved to eliminate family planning funding for millions of Americans. “I’m mad as hell! I cannot believe what I see!” Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) shouted during the Labor,…
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Entertainment Veteran’s Venture Fund Unveils First AI Bets | Exclusive
Hallstone Ventures, started by entertainment veteran Seth Hallen, has unveiled its initial round of investments in AI startups. The venture fund, designed to make bets on future infrastructure driving the evolution of entertainment, closed its Fund I round in May after exceeding its target raise of $10 million. The investments include: Orbes: A startup building…
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So Long, ‘Ferrynoia.’ Green Maritime Technology Is Here
The Harbor Charger, New York state’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, is gearing up for its first full summer transporting passengers between the city’s South Ferry terminal and Governors Island, the 172-acre oasis across New York Harbor from Lower Manhattan. A draw for New Yorkers and tourists alike, Governors Island hosts outdoor concerts and art installations on…
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Anthropic calls for AI pause button to let humans take stock
Anthropic PBC called for the creation of a system in which governments and artificial intelligence developers collectively decide when to slow work on the technology to stave off the risks it may pose. “It would be good for the world to have the option to show or temporarily pause” AI work that may be dangerous,…