Binge these Amazon Prime shows this week (October 12-18)

Binge-watching the same type of show all week can get pretty boring. Mixing things up can make it easier to stay interested, whether you switch from a serious drama to something lighter, and luckily, Amazon Prime Video has you covered.

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The cyber-fueled cult of Ibrahim Traoré

Fighting to contain an Islamist insurgency, while asserting national pride, is the military leader of Burkina Faso a messiah of the algorithm?

The Fishfeed Trap

The livestock industry’s search for more sustainable alternatives to fishmeal has gone nowhere.By Ian Urbina This story is part of an investigation conducted by an international team of journalists based at The Outlaw Ocean Project. Read the other stories here.

The four best exercises for building strength and balance in later life

Get strong now and stay independent for years to come

8 Netflix thrillers where knowing less makes the movie much better

There are multiple thrillers on Netflix that are easy to recommend based on their premise alone. Then there are the ones that are better approached with as little information as possible. That's especially true when a story depends on a change in perspective, a revelation about one of its characters, or an odd situation that's difficult to explain.

Everyone’s watching DC’s Lanterns, but HBO already gave us something much better

James Gunn and Peter Safran are busy building out a new DC Cinematic Universe, and they have just completed an important project: the first season of Lanterns, an HBO show about the Green Lantern Corps, has wrapped up. Overall, it was a success, but HBO has already made a vastly superior show based on DC Comics.

The Greek National Park Suffocated by Fish Farming

Greece’s $900 million aquaculture industry is sacrificing sea life as it slowly strangles one of Europe’s most important marine sanctuaries.By Johnny Sturgeon This story is part of an investigation conducted by an international team of journalists based at The Outlaw Ocean Project. Read the other stories here.

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Greece’s Seafood Problem Starts Elsewhere

One of Europe’s biggest aquaculture industries is linked to overfishing, pollution, food insecurity and labor abuses.By Johnny Sturgeon, Ian Urbina This story is part of an investigation conducted by an international team of journalists based at The Outlaw Ocean Project. Read the other stories here.

‘Other Mommy’ Breaks The #1 Horror Movie Monster Rule | Review

Jessica Chastain is terrifying in the trailer for Other Mommy, the 2026 horror film based on Josh Malerman's Incidents Around the House. Indeed, her initial appearance as the titular monster struck fear in the hearts of moviegoers seeing the trailer ahead of The Odyssey this summer. Unfortunately, the footage shown in that first look is about as scary as Other Mommy gets. That's because it bucks a classic horror convention a little too often — and the film is less terrifying because of it.

How the Grand Canyon could have lost 1 billion years of geologic history

The rise and fall of a continent-spanning cliff may help explain a mysterious 1-billion-year gap in Earth’s geologic history, a new study suggests.

Record numbers of humpback whales are gathering – and experts don’t know why

After nearly going extinct only a few decades ago, these giants are getting together to put on one of nature’s most spectacular – and mysterious – shows

Xinjiang’s “Blue Miracle”

Fish farming in Xinjiang is being sold as proof that technology can overcome geography. The reality is more complicated: a desert seafood boom built on political control, imported feed and a food system that masks its real burdens.

China’s Blue Mirage

Fish farming in Xinjiang is sold as proof that technology can overcome geography. The reality is a desert seafood boom built on political control and forced labor.By Ian Urbina This story is part of an investigation conducted by an international team of journalists based at The Outlaw Ocean Project. Read the other stories here.

18 Years Later, ’Avatar: The Last Airbender’s New Revival Is What The Franchise Needs | Review

Paramount's Avatar: The Last Airbender lineup is growing with Avatar: Seven Havens, and the new spin-off is the revival the franchise so desperately needs. The original Nickelodeon show remains one of the best fantasy offerings of the 21st century, and it's returned multiple times over the years to varying degrees of success. The Legend of Korra followed first from 2012 to 2014, telling the tale of the next Avatar. Meanwhile, Netflix's live-action adaptation and Paramount's Avatar Aang movie expanded the IP more recently.

Ben Affleck’s New Netflix Crime Movie Is a Misguided Throwback Thriller | Review

"Ben Affleck the Director" and "Ben Affleck the Movie Star" are back. Though neither is at the peak of their powers in Animals, they deliver a perfectly adequate blend of throwback thriller and contemporary guilty pleasure that's bound to be a Netflix chart-topper.

Kilauea’s display is revealing why volcanoes spew like a fountain show

Scientists are using a variety of methods to study why Kilauea has repeatedly spewed lava fountains since late 2024. They may have ruled out one theory.

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6 mesmerizing Netflix miniseries perfect for binging this weekend (October 9-11)

Every week, Netflix puts out hours upon hours of captivating new content, and every weekend, we get to consume it. We're here to let you know which of the newest Netflix miniseries are worth watching.

One of Netflix’s best sci-fi shows was canceled twice and still deserves your weekend

The animated sci-fi series Scavengers Reign began as an eight-minute short in 2016 before spending years trying to become a full series. It eventually premiered on HBO Max in 2023, earned lots of critical acclaim, and was canceled after one season. Netflix then picked it up, giving fans hope that the streamer known for saving many axed series might allow the story to continue.

Gene therapy and special goggles give some blind people limited sight

Optogenetics, recognized by the 2026 medicine Nobel, makes cells respond to light, including eye cells that normally relay signals to the brain.

Kimmel shames Trump for ‘appalling’ joke that Iran could ‘take out’ LA

Kimmel, 58, called the conservative's comments 'truly appalling' on Wednesday's Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Ex-CDC head posits if Russia was studying ‘manipulated’ plague strain

Dr Robert Redfield made the warning during an interview, saying the scale of the response from the Russian authorities 'doesn't make sense' for a standard plague infection.

HGTV contractor, 52, dies while hiking California mountain

A contractor who starred on an episode of HGTV show Go Big Or Go Home died on Monday while hiking one of California's most dangerous mountains.

Kyrsten Sinema’s bodyguard ex-lover demands she bail him out

Kyrsten Sinema's bodyguard-turned-lover has asked the former senator to bail him, despite being jailed a week ago for threatening to 'take down' the ex-lawmaker.

Star Wars Zero Company staff ‘returning to work’ after being furloughed pre-release

Bit Reactor says its paying furloughed developers again… Source

Jeanne Tripplehorn breaks cover after Michael Douglas affair reveal

Directed by Paul Verhoeven, the 1992 film follows a cat-and-mouse game between a detective played by Douglas and a murder suspect played by Sharon Stone.

Christa Pike’s lawyer begs for her shackles to be removed

Christa Pike, 50, is awake and 'speaking limitedly' one week after executioners attempted to give her two doses of lethal injections.

Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf

Mia Goth has filed for divorce from troubled actor Shia LaBeouf, after a decade-long marriage.

Grinning Tyreek Hill gives thumbs up in bitter court battle with ex

NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been in civil court in Miami during a bitter lawsuit with his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, with disturbing allegations made against the ex-Dolphins star.

Google officially reveals AI game-creation platform, Playground

New Google platform can generate games from text prompts; more complex Unity version coming later… Source

UCLA students plan pro-Palestine march on anniversary of October 7

The Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA are hosting a protest three years after Hamas terrorists launched their attack on Israel, killiing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.

New humiliation for Cornell frat boy accused of vile Snapchat invite

A civil suit was filed against Cornell University and seven former frat brothers by a female student who alleges she was the victim of a drug-fueled gang rape in 2024.

How France has become the ‘sick man of Europe’ under Macron

Emmanuel Macron is facing a political crisis as France hurtles towards economic disaster and the streets pulsate with hundreds of thousands of furious student rioters.

Minneapolis locals blast leaders for not tackling Somali gang chaos

The placid community of Edina, slightly more than 10 miles southeast of Minneapolis, has been shaken by a string of apparent gang shootings over the last few months.

Moment feuding farmer picks up neighbour’s truck with his loader

Welsh farmer Cerdin Jones, 53, was captured on video using his Massey Ferguson front loader to haul his neighbour Anwen Hughes’s truck 20 yards down the lane after she allegedly blocked his way.

Female fan separates herself from ‘boyfriend’ at Messi farewell

Cameras picked out the couple during the pre-match build-up, with footage shared on social media showing the female fan realising they were being shown on the big screens.

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Basic Instinct sex scenes left Sharon Stone with a rash

Reflecting on Basic Instinct in his new memoir One Helluva Ride, Michael Douglas, now 82, recalled how filming one of the more intimate scenes with Stone left the actress with a rash on her upper thigh.

‘Cornell 7’ frat boy leaves US for Dubai, as shock phone call emerges

One of the 'Cornell 7' fraternity brothers hit with explosive sexual assault allegations stemming from an alleged gang rape at the Ivy League school is believed to have retreated to Dubai.

Christa Pike’s first words from revealed after botched execution

Christa Pike, 50, survived two supposedly lethal doses of the drug pentobarbital at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tennessee, last Wednesday.

Paxton rocked by third leak as he slams Iran war before Trump rally

Texas Attorney General and US Senate candidate Ken Paxton has been caught trashing Washington decision-making yet again.

French school protesters dragged away by parents in humiliating videos

France has suffered days of disorder and violence sparked by failing school conditions, with riot police clashing with hundreds of thousands of rioters in towns and cities across the country.

‘The Social Network’ Meets ‘Oppenheimer’ in Aaron Sorkin’s Defanged Facebook Thriller | Review

It's more apparent than ever: Christopher Nolan has wormed his way into the minds of filmmakers. On paper, Primetime, Digger, and now The Social Reckoning have little in common beyond releasing back-to-back. But they share one obsession: the mythic hero who loses control of his creation after unleashing it on the world.

Forza Horizon 6 isn’t coming to PS5 this year, it’s claimed

Forza Horizon 6 is currently scheduled for 2026, according to Playground Games… Source

Raiders fan taunts Travis Kelce with offensive sign about Taylor Swift

The Chiefs prevailed 30-27 in a thrilling game at Allegiant Stadium, the scene of Kelce's third Super Bowl win which he celebrated with his future wife in February 2024.

Scott Bessent’s volcanic temper laid bare

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent once grew so enraged over the way his daily briefing book was laid out that he grabbed the binder and hurled it at a wall.

RuneScape studio pulls trailer, says a partner broke its anti-AI rule without its knowledge, and it’s happened before

Players spotted that the Dragon Slayer 2 trailer used generative AI art… Source

Millions told to ‘act now’ as hurricane warnings issued along US

Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf, and meteorologists warn it is likely to strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane in the next few days when it makes landfall in the US.

All the hidden details in Meghan Markle’s latest As Ever promo

Meghan, who returned to the UK with Prince Harry in August, celebrate her 'entrepreneurial spirit' in an Instagram post shared yesterday evening.

Cornell frat brothers allege gang rape was consensual, new video shows

Two Chi Phi fraternity members told investigators that the alleged Cornell gang rape was consensual, newly unearthed video shows.

Coco Gauff knocked out in China one match on from ‘cheating’ storm

Coco Gauff was knocked out of China Open amid concerns over her health one day after highlighting the vile racism she had encountered after being mixed up in a 'cheating' storm.

Messi gifted yellow and red cards by referee after Argentina farewell

The 39-year-old said an emotional farewell to the national team on Tuesday night, scoring in a friendly against Benin before making a speech that left teammates and fans in tears.

Resident Evil Requiem writer lets slip a major detail about the upcoming DLC

Resident Evil Requiem writer teases more of Spencer’s story in the upcoming expansion… Source

Moment ‘Dexter-obsessed’ killer smirks as he is arrested for murder

Pouting Benjamin Day, 20, who was obsessed with the US crime drama, simply nods as he is told he is being arrested for the brutal murder of Maria Saceanu, 24, who is pictured for the first time.

Statue of a naked Trump goes on display at European Parliament

The statue titled the 'Orange Plague' (pictured) depicts US President Donald Trump overweight and naked holding a long gold club and sitting on the shoulders of a shorter man.

The Pokémon Fossil Museum is heading to Colorado in 2027

Pokémon's Fossil Museum will leave Chicago next year… Source

Forza Horizon 6 studio acknowledges to players ‘we haven’t been talking with you as much as we could be’

As the PS5 version awaits release, Playground Games says it plans to improve communications… Source

GameStop hikes used PS5 Pro price to $1400 as GTA 6 demand looms

GameStop has increased the price of a pre-owned PS5 Pro by 55% ahead of GTA 6’s release

Travellers reveal the ‘unconventional’ products they always pack

Discover the clever travel essentials frequent flyers swear by to make flights more comfortable, organised and enjoyable.

Sources: Ape Escape revival in the works from Sonic Mania team

The studio behind Sonic Mania and Penny's Big Breakaway will reportedly helm PlayStation's Ape Escape revival… Source

Xbox CEO speaks more about next-gen Project Helix as a ‘family of devices’, says its new OS looks ‘really good’

Asha Sharma gives a hint that the next Xbox may have a handheld version… Source

Paramount and Warner Bros. combine video game divisions after $110bn Skydance merger

Paramount and Warner Bros. merger brings Mortal Kombat, SpongeBob and more together… Source

Xbox has ‘started to return to growth’ in first-party following an ‘all-time low’, CEO Asha Sharma reportedly tells staff

The previous strategy was leading to "freefall" financial declines… Source

Kristen Wiig stuns fans with very youthful look at Paris Fashion Week

Kristen Wiig stunned fans with her very youthful appearance as she put on a leggy display during Paris Fashion Week.

Trump’s media crackdown has ABC rethinking coverage

Disney, which owns the network, sued the FCC in August over a 'retaliatory campaign' against ABC that includes a license review of its stations and a probe into The View.

Cornell students held meetings to cover up alleged assault: lawyer

Members of the now-defunct Chi Phi chapter at Cornell University reportedly held meetings to discuss how they would cover up an alleged gang rape in October 2024.

Patrick Clancy and new pregnant wife rent out their New York apartment

Patrick Clancy and his new pregnant wife Rachel Danis are reportedly renting out their New York City apartment as prosecutors mull whether to retry his ex-wife Lindsay.

Mystery of what happened at RAF Fairford ‘straight out of a thriller’

For the past ten days, villagers near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire have felt as if they've been living through their own high-octane movie.

Trump teases ‘big surprises’ before midterm elections

The President has shifted into high gear, holding multiple rallies in an attempt to save the GOP's hold on both houses, with the party worried about potential losses in deep red states.

Chaos erupts at Memphis City Hall over Elon Musk’s data centers

Shocking footage captured a furious crowd shouting at council members, with residents using bullhorns to lead chants of 'bought and sold,' 'sellouts' and 'no justice, no peace.'

Chilling final fight of family destroyed in alleged knife attack

The mom of two is accused of attacking her husband and young children with a knife before sunrise in a Dallas suburb.

Killer dad Chris Watts’ depraved secret letter to wife and daughters

The Watts family have not spoken intimately to anyone about all they have endured in the wake of their son's arrest and conviction in 2018. Until now.

Dolly Parton’s nephew accused of foul-mouthed rants in estate emails

The emails have surfaced amid Seaver's ongoing legal proceedings over a temporary restraining order the late star's estate has been granted against him.

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard IS invited to ex-fiance Ken Urker’s funeral

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard has received an invitation from Ken Urker's family to attend his upcoming funeral following his tragic death.

Eva Marie Saint, North by Northwest star, is dead at 102

Saint's spokesperson revealed she had died on Tuesday of natural causes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Tyreek Hill accused of ‘trying to punch pregnant wife in the stomach’

The first day of the civil trial between NFL free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill and his estranged wife brought startling confessions in a Miami court.

‘Hijacker’ who planned ‘Israeli 9/11’ learned to fly in UK: Reports

Omani national Hamam Al Hammami, 29, severely wounded captain Smit Machchhar using the onboard crash axe as he tried to take control of the Flydubai plane on its way to Tel Aviv last week.

An extinct crocodilian was found among rocks that built the Great Sphinx

Herugavialis is the new name for a fossil found in the same rocks that built the Great Sphinx. The reptile is a unique branch of the gharial family tree.

American man allegedly offered to help plan school shooting in Canada

James Cody Bryant has been charged after allegedly spending six months helping an 18-year-old plan the devastating Tumbler Ridge school massacre.

What we know about the Cornell students accused of gang rape

All eyes are on Cornell University after a former female student filed a lawsuit against the prestigious school last month, alleging that she was sexually assaulted by seven frat brothers.

Sean Hannity was ‘pressured’ to push Covid-19 vaccines on viewers

The cable news presenter said that he felt uncomfortable recommending the vaccine but that he did so regardless in a new episode of his Hang Out podcast.

Sheriff releases nightmarish video of school bus overturning

The bus was headed to Winter Haven High School when an oncoming car crossed the center line and struck the side of the bus near the rear wheels.

Bar denies serving drinks to Cornell Jane Doe before alleged gang rape

Moonies Bar and Nightclub in downtown Ithaca, New York, was alleged to have flouted underage drinking laws by the woman in a bombshell lawsuit she brought against her alleged rapists.

Moment Bunnie XO’s ‘facade’ drops as she devours boytoy reality star

The carefree display was a striking turnaround for Bunnie, who admitted just weeks ago that she was 'heartbroken' over her split from her estranged husband Jelly Roll.

Trump won’t pay back $20M taxpayer bill for ad campaign

The Trump administration announced it will not refund taxpayers $20 million spent on TV ads that so far been ostensibly been commercials of the president.

NFL referees to hit back at league after two officials were suspended

The NFL suspended two officials, line judge Jeff Seeman and referee Adrian Hill, on Monday following clashes with players during Week 4's slate of action.

Grammy-nominated R&B legend Freddie Jackson dead at 69

80s R&B legend Freddie Jackson has died just days after turning 69, his heartbroken family have announced.

All the most shocking Cornell 7 texts and phone calls

Here, the Daily Mail looks at all the text messages and phone calls between the so-called 'Cornell 7' and Jane Doe.

Young woman is stalked, attacked and robbed on an Atlanta street

A six-foot crazed Atlanta man violently followed, assaulted and robbed a Georgia State University student in broad daylight while bystanders watched.

UFO ties of missing Air Force general fuel new allegations

A UFO whistleblower has made new claims about the missing Air Force general who vanished in February and his ties to UFOs.

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Wicked star on warpath over Cornell 7, says Sunny Hostin

Hostin, 57, made the admission during Monday's edition of The View's 'Behind the Table' Podcast.

Amazon Prime’s 10 ‘free’ games for October include Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit and Doom 2016

Amazon Prime subscribers can claim the games to keep via its Luna service… Source

Hayden Panettiere’s ex Klitschko claims late star’s jewelry was pawned

Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko has alleged a 'non-family member' pawned some of the late star's jewelry in an explosive new filing.

Woman filmed driving her car at ex-boyfriend before stranger saved him

Surveillance footage captured the woman nearly hitting her ex-boyfriend multiple times before a courageous bystander stopped her with his own vehicle.

Financier, 41, and mom, 66, among six feared dead after jet crash

The two were among the six traveling from Bermuda to Boston on the medical jet that disappeared Saturday around 2am.

Justin Timberlake lets dramatic wife Jessica Biel have her moment

The 45-year-old singer let his 44-year-old actress walk past him as she made a rather dramatic entrance to the afterparty for her latest film Matchbox the Movie in New York late Monday night.

Former Soviet chief reveals what he fears most about plague lab death

If anyone knows what Russia's secret biological weapons program is capable of, it is Dr Ken Alibek.

Racist ‘Proposal Karen’ shrieks ‘Go back to Mexico’ at SoCal proposal

The engagement of Emmanuel Banuelos and his now-fiancée Hayley Lugos set in a Laguna Beach park was disturbed by a woman, nicknamed Proposal Karen.

I’m weirdly excited for the new series of NCIS, and it’s not just because it’s finally set in the Big Apple

NCIS is one of the longest-running shows in the history of television. Since 2002, a crew of special agents at the United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service have been investigating crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and they show no signs of slowing down.

New Cornell 7 mystery after cops requested phone records

Cornell University Police drafted requests to obtain phone records pertaining to the alleged gang rape case about a week after a female student came forward with the allegatons, a report stated.

Scandal-plagued Jim Bakker, who built a television empire, dies at 86

Jim Bakker, who built a Christian television empire, died Monday at the age of 86. Bakker was best known for hosting The PTL Club.

NASA targets hole on the moon in hunt for ‘underground structure’

NASA has announced a new project to hunt for an 'underground structure' that could be lurking deep inside a mysterious pit on the moon's surface.

Boats that can carry up to 1,700 illegal immigrants are seized in UK

The nine metre long vessels were intercepted at East Midlands Airport after intelligence officers identified them hidden in pallets aboard an air freight shipment.

NFL veteran reveals heartbreaking death of his younger brother at 30

The former Buffalo Bills star's brother, Robbie, passed away at the age of 30 after facing a lifetime of struggles. The former center announced the heartbreaking news on social media.

Shocking decline in looks of TV anchor, 48, who murdered mom, 80

Former Fox anchor Angelynn Mock, 48, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years on Monday for the murder of her mother.

Warhammer Survivors launches November 10, new characters revealed

Today, we’re excited to announce that Warhammer Survivors launches on PS5 November 10. To mark the occasion we’re also revealing two characters in our latest trailer.  Eagle-eyed fans who have been following the game for a while may have noticed Morvenn Vahl in the game’s key art, and we’re really excited to show her off

State of Decay studio boss says he was ‘irresponsibly transparent’ to staff to make layoffs easier to take

Undead Labs is now self-owned with employees as shareholders… Source

Two months after announcing layoff plans, Supermassive Games has laid off ‘more than 70’ staff

The studio's latest game, Directive 8020, was released earlier this year… Source

Hurricane models show Gulf storm Isaias reaching Category 1 strength

Widespread flooding and hurricane-force winds threaten millions as a powerful storm nears the US.

Meghan’s fans ‘terrorise’ British priests in row over advent calendar

The Duchess of Sussex has launched her new £112 ($148) gourmet chocolate advent calendar in an online advert in which she wore £75,000 ($100,000) worth of clothing and jewellery.

The world’s loudest bird could drown out a rock concert

Bigger bodies and wider beaks help birds like the bare-throated bellbird belt out calls louder than a jackhammer, but why such volume evolved remains unclear.

Cornell president insists he’s ‘hiding nothing’ amid campus protests

Demonstrations took over the Ivy League school this week after a civil lawsuit filed in New York accused seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity of sexually assaulting a student in October 2024.

GOP rushes $5M to save Sen. Graham as Trump calls opponent ‘trannie’

Republicans are desperate to save the US Senate seat in South Carolina formerly held by the late Lindsey Graham.

UK whistleblower who revealed Lutnick-Epstein links is found hanged

Simon Andriesz, 57, who was living in Cornwall, was found dead in a town just outside Bangkok on the morning of September 23, with his cause of death recorded as 'asphyxiation from hanging'.

Gauff in ‘cheating’ storm as controversial point sparks fury in China

American tennis star Coco Gauff has been caught in a 'cheating' storm after stopping in the middle of a rally she was losing - before going on to steamroll her 16-year-old opponent.

Eagles fans launch missiles at celebrating Rams coaches in box

Footage on social media showed a cup and a bottle of water being hurled at the box where Rams coaches were celebrating Los Angeles' 24-20 win at Lincoln Financial Field.

Sega claims it’s being ‘very cautious’ about AI and won’t use it for creative work

Sega says it won't entrust the creative aspects of games to AI… Source

Digger execs call out US critics who panned the Tom Cruise movie

Warner Bros. has tested out a new marketing strategy for its box office flop Digger after a dismal opening weekend for the Tom Cruise movie.

Nintendo releases free Hello, Peach! and Hello, Luigi! apps for children, joining its Mario and Yoshi ones

The four apps let children use a touch screen to interact with the characters… Source

‘If you don’t own it, what are you buying?’ Former PlayStation boss says dropping discs is ‘a significant brand hit’

If you can't sell a thing, that means you don't own a thing… Source

Watch Dogs is ‘important’ to Ubisoft says Yves Guillemot, but don’t expect a new one soon

The last Watch Dogs game was released in 2020… Source

Protesters battle Spanish police as demonstrations turn violent

It comes as Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election yesterday after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrate his 37th birthday in NYC

The Grammy-winning singer, 36, dressed up for the special occasion and put on a stylish display in a black slip dress with lace trim, which she paired with an oversize leather jacket.

Trump ponders whether Iran should ‘take out Los Angeles’

California Democrats slammed Donald Trump over joking that the US should let Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego at a rally in Nebraska on Monday.

Dolly Parton’s fired nephew struggles to hire lawyer to represent him

Seaver, in a motion filed on Friday, requested a 10-day extension to a hearing slated for October 9 in his ongoing litigation.

FBI returns to Philadelphia house linked to suspected serial killer

Federal agents returned on Monday to the Philadelphia home of suspected serial killer Raymond 'RC' Horsch, who once described himself in an interview as a 'sociopath.'

American Idol singer’s victim’s sister forgives killer in statement

Ashley Flynn's sister Kayla Keyt confronted killer Caleb Flynn in court before delivering an extraordinary message of forgiveness Keyt revealed Flynn's daughters are struggling after losing their mother.

Two Cornell students accused of rape were expelled

Two of the seven Cornell fraternity members accused of gang raping a colleague were expelled, while two others were temporarily suspended from the campus.

A Pilates instructor thinks this underrated piece of equipment is better than dumbbells for teaching controlled movement and body alignment

“Dumbbells train your muscles to produce more force, while this trains your body to use that strength with greater control, balance and efficiency”

Trump says he’ll pay for his ads after furor for taxpayer-funded spots

The TV commercials pushed patriotic imagery and videos of Trump's accomplishments, as well as a promise that America 'will never be a communist country.'

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard visits Ken Urker’s casket with their daughter

Blanchard, 35, was present for a small viewing at a Louisiana funeral home on Saturday. Others present at the viewing included Urker's brother, two of his sisters and his mother Raina.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashes with Fox News host

The former public health official has made opposing the war in Iran, as well as most US foreign intervention, one of his biggest campaign issues.

Trump brands opponent of Darline Graham with cruel trans nickname

Senate nominee Annie Andrews is facing off against Darline Graham for the seat Graham was appointed to upon her brother's Lindsey's death in July.

Rob Lowe’s son shares poem after 13-year-old cousin’s death

The 30-year-old actor - who's the Brat Pack icon's youngest son - took to his Instagram Stories over the weekend and posted a heartbreaking poem about hope.

Range Rover that smashed into Nobu chef is owned by Hollywood composer

Range Rover driven by 16-year-old who killed Nobu Malibu chef Ryo Uchimiya was leased by legendary Hollywood composer Harry Gregson-Williams.

Colts owner Carlie Irsay called out for her ‘performative’ note-taking

Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon is being questioned over the purpose of her note taking, which has gone viral since the start of the NFL season.

Protests erupt at Cornell over school’s handling of rape case

Massive protests broke out at Cornell University on Monday amid outrage over the school's handling of a former student's claim she was gang raped by seven fraternity members.

Alan Alda says a sleep disorder led to his Parkinson’s diagnosis

The star said he was physically 'acting out [his] dreams' before he learned he had the neurodegenerative disease.

Watch shocking new video of Trump-backed congressman Max Miller

The video also shows the Ohio Republican's response to a crude comment he is alleged to have made to his wife shortly after she gave birth.

American Idol singer Caleb Flynn sentenced to life for wife’s murder

Former American Idol singer Caleb Flynn, 40, quaked as he apologized to his family during his sentencing hearing on Monday, but insisted that he did not kill his wife.

Everything YOU need to know about pneumonic plague amid Russia spread

Infectious disease experts have revealed to the Daily Mail everything to know about a rare form of plague amid outbreak fears in Russia, including how it spreads and the lifesaving treatment.

Visibly frail Joe Biden appears at classic car show

A noticeably frail former President Joe Biden made a surprise appearance in Newport, Rhode Island, on Sunday at the Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance at Fort Adams State Park.

What we know about the ‘Cornell 7’ rape case that has shocked America

A lawsuit against seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell University alleging they gang raped a girl for seven hours in October 2024 has thrust the Ivy league college into the spotlight.

The Vampire Diaries heartthrob seen for first time in SEVEN years

The Vampire Diaries star Steven R McQueen stunned fans this weekend as he made his first public appearance in seven years.

Cornell activists smash windows and vandalize building

Holes were knocked into one of the administration hall's glass doors, and the walls beside them were marked with red-painted messages condemning patriarchy.

The top 10 congressional races that will determine control of DC

Check out the 10 US Senate and US House Seats most likely to determine control of Congress in November.

Usha Vance catches herself after nearly falling down with newborn

Vice President JD Vance's wife Usha, 40, was captured losing her balance as she exited a helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Monday while holding her two-month-old son, Alec.

Romo ‘reached financial settlement with CBS’ before quitting NFL role

Tony Romo's time at CBS Sports has come to an end after he permanently left the network three months after being placed on leave following his arrest.

Trapped Oregon fisherman’s life got saved by his Apple earbuds

Joseph Little, 28, was on a solo fishing trip to Hammond Marina in Warrenton, about 90 miles northwest of Portland, early in the morning on September 26, when tragedy struck.

Marco Rubio says Russia plague outbreak could ‘quickly spread’

Fears around an outbreak have spread after Russian scientist Darya Shipilova, 28, died days after reportedly dropping a vial of live plague bacterium.

John Travolta’s nepo baby daughter Ella Bleu, 26, makes PFW debut

The nepo baby, 26, whose mom is the late Kelly Preston, looked incredible as she rocked the runway alongside stars including Gigi Hadid, Olivia Colman and Noah Jupe.

Lawyer for one of the Cornell 7 calls on Letitia James to step down

Andrew Miltenberg, who represents one of the seven Cornell fraternity brothers accused of sexual assault, said that NY Attorney General Letitia James should step down.

Aion 2 Essence Extraction guide: Upgrading Essence Extraction and success rates

How to increase your success rates when using Essence Extraction in Aion 2… Source

The Coalition used the SSD on Xbox Series S as makeshift RAM to help Gears of War E-Day run smoothly on it

Other game teams are reportedly already interested in learning the method… Source

Longest-serving Republican House Speaker Hastert dead at 84

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who represented Illinois for twenty years in Congress, has died at the age of 84.

Midwives accused of cover-up after baby deaths at birthing center

The Colorado birthing center where two babies have died remains open despite its owner being under criminal investigation.

Anne Hathaway issues an apology for ‘horrifying’ moment

A clip of the star, who is heavily pregnant with her third child, went viral last week when she was seen ordering around the snappers at the New York premiere of her new movie Verity.

DF Direct Weekly #284: Ghost of Yōtei QSSR Tested, Star Wars Galactic Racer, Gears E-Day PC

LeBron James, 41, battling ‘chronic arthritis’ before new NBA season

LeBron James is facing physical struggles ahead of his 23rd season in the NBA after joining a new team, the Philadelphia 76ers, in the offseason.

Karoline Leavitt scores cushy Fox News job after White House exit

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has landed a new gig at Fox News following her August exit from the Trump administration.

Ken Paxton caught in ANOTHER leaked hot mic moment

The Texas Republican made the confession to a room of DC lobbyists at a private fundraising lunch.

Instagram bombshell Demi Rose Mawby’s new life after ‘vanishing act’

She was the original Instagram bombshell who amassed almost 20million followers and turned her famous curves into a lucrative business model. Then, she effectively vanished.

Russia’s ‘plague zone’: Areas with ‘lockdowns’ after scientist killed

A map shows the areas which have initiated lockdowns following the outbreak of a plague in Russia.

Hellblade studio Ninja Theory has started laying off staff, following Xbox’s announcement that it faces closure

Two separate agreements with the studio "fell through" Source

Woman flails wildly and speaks gibberish on Seattle sidewalk

The homeless woman was seen in footage from Jonathan Choe flying into a frenzy in Seattle's Chinatown district, which the journalist said was 'like a scene out of a horror movie.'

Jada Pinkett Smith hits back at suit from Will Smith’s former friend

Bilaal Salaam, is suing Pinkett Smith, 55, for intentional infliction of emotional distress, accusing her of causing him emotional and physical distress with her actions.

AI game mashup videos on social media spark debate and backlash among players and modders

The Claude-created videos overlay one game on top of another to make a rudimentary 'mashup' Source

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter North, 13, turns heads

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North, 13, turned heads with metal grills, fake piercings and bold blue hair at ComplexCon in LA.

Although he vowed to never work on one without Kojima, Snake’s Japanese voice actor wants to see another Metal Gear game

Akio Otsuka says that now Kojima has other projects, Konami should give fans what they want… Source

Spain’s PM announces snap election following anger over housing crisis

Spain's socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections this morning after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week

Christa Pike execution blunder spares killer before lethal injection

Tennessee halted 57-year-old Gary Wayne Sutton's December 3 execution after Christa Pike survived two lethal doses of pentobarbital during a botched execution last week.

Adopted children forced to endure horrific abuse awarded payout

Five black children who were once adopted by Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Lantz won a historic $4.4 million settlement from the state of West Virginia.

Longtime Nobu chef, 51, killed after teenage driver slams into his car

Longtime Nobu Malibu sushi chef Ryo Uchimiya, 51, was killed when a 16-year-old driver slammed a Range Rover into his parked car on Pacific Coast Highway.

Rapper Lucki injured following skirmish in LA outside of ComplexCon

Lucki had been taking pictures with fans outside of the venue when an unidentified suspect had struck him in the side of his face, injuring him, police said.

Chaotic footage of William Shatner, 95, driving erratically

The Star Trek legend was spotted behind the wheel of his Porsche SUV with a cellphone to his ear as he zipped around the San Fernando Valley with his beloved Dobermans in tow last week.

Christa Pike’s hospital room surrounded by guards, lawyer says

Pike remains alive but unconscious as of Sunday after a Tennessee execution team used at least seven needles to administer two doses of pentobarbital on Wednesday.

Karen Bass slammed for defending being out of town amid Palisades fire

LA Mayor Karen Bass, 73, defended her travels to Ghana when the Palisades fires rampaged through California, as she blamed the city's size for its high number of crises.

Ken Paxton’s wife mocked for ad begging to Texans vote Republican

State Senator Angela Paxton urged Texans to vote Republican in an ad appearing to support her allegedly adulterous ex-husband Ken Paxton as he battles for the US Senate.

MAGA fans fury at SNL as they ridicule Republicans and Mitch McConnell

Saturday Night Live mocked the infamous peace sign McConnell has held up in response to reporters' questions, as well as Republican efforts to reach voters ahead of the midterms.

Killer’s sentence thrown out after AI clip made judge too emotional

Gabriel Horcasitas, 55, was sentenced to 10 and a half years behind bars for fatally shooting Christopher Pelkey, 37, in Arizona in 2021, but his time has been vacated over an AI video.

Kim Zolciak’s ‘train wreck’ life unravels

For a time, it seemed as if Zolciak had everything. Now, 15 years later, her life is a big mess, yet those who know Zolciak best are not surprised that her reality dream has become a real-life nightmare.

Your body moves in multiple directions—here’s how to train it to build well-rounded strength, balance and coordination

This is the one workout change a trainer wants you to make

Stranger is dropping cash on unsuspecting Americans from the sky

By day, a Wilmington native works in IT. By night (and lunch break), he has made it his personal mission to spread joy by dropping money on random people.

WNBA star’s mom gets into heated spat over ‘love beats hate’ sign

Wilson was on the winning team as the Aces knocked the Indiana Fever out of the playoffs on Thursday night, but footage has now emerged of a shocking postgame moment involving her mom Eva.

Stunned locals in Aspen gawk at bear wandering around farmers’ market

Shoppers stopped to take in the spectacle, while the bear took a stroll through the streets of the town and started sizing up where it would get its next meal from.

Former SNL star is seen on rare outing in NYC... can you guess who?

The 62-year-old star kicked off her entertainment career as a stand-up comedian before first making appearances on the screen in the early 90s.

Simone Biles stuns in custom outfit supporting NFL husband in London

Simone Biles made the trip to London to watch Jonathan Owen and the Indianapolis Colts take on the Washington Commanders in an NFL International Series game.

DF Retro Super Show #024: Movie Tie-In Games - The Early Years

Trump picks team for new ‘Super Intelligence Force’

The new taskforce will be in charge of coordinating the government's engagement with religious organizations, providers, consumers and AI companies.

Platinum suggests more Bayonetta is coming, despite exodus of lead developers

Platinum boss Inaba wants to "further develop the character of Bayonetta and expand her world" Source

Michael Douglas reflects on love life after Kathleen Turner affair

In his upcoming memoir, Michael reveals that he had an affair with Kaleen Turner while filming Romance Of The Stone, despite still being married to first wife Diandra Luker.

Jagex has officially announced RuneScape 4

Jagex confirms its next RuneScape will be powered by Unreal Engine… Source

Ed Sheeran’s ‘special guest’ at Atlanta show revealed amid controversy

In the wake of the rest of his opening acts dropping out of his ongoing Loop Tour, he invited The Fray's former frontman Isaac Slade to open for him after a string of shows where he was left alone on the bill.

Taylor Swift surprises SNL as Dakota Johnson’s break-up therapist

Taylor Swift returned the favor after Dakota Johnson starred in her recent music video for her new song, Patient Zero.

GOP race for president heats up as Ted Cruz hits at ‘insecure’ Vance

Cruz insisted that he is focused on the midterms after Vance made the comments in an NBC interview on Thursday.

‘RuneScape 4’ Announced, Built in Unreal Engine

Whilst many roll about in themepark rubbish, the almighty Jagex this weekend unveilled a rather important thing: they’re working on a new ‘RuneScape’