On September 6, Singapore started paying its citizens to read. As The Guardian reported, this scheme represents the city-state’s latest attempts to quash doomscrolling and protect children from the harms of social media. The National Library Board (NLB)—progenitor of the plan—hopes its “gamification strategy…will improve concentration, critical thinking and the imagination of Singaporeans.” And, of
Wendy’s appears to be ready to release an emo album. Yes, THAT Wendy’s where you can get a burger and a Frosty. Wendy’s Emo Tease Explained When it comes to creating a unique social media presence, Wendy’s tends to stand out among most fast food chains. Whether it is purposely making their Facebook look like
Tim Westwood has been charged with sexual offences against two more women. The Metropolitan Police said the former BBC Radio 1 DJ has been charged with indecent assault against a teenage girl aged 16 to 17 in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991 and the alleged sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman in Wandsworth in 2004.
The 2026 Video Music Awards are right around the corner, and more performers and tributes have just been announced. The awards are set to honor George Michael this year. RAYE, who is taking the stage for the first time, Sombr, and Teddy Swims will come together for a tribute performance to honor musical genius and
(L to R) James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and Odin in ‘Heart of the Beast’ from Paramount Pictures. Opening in theaters on September 25 is ‘Heart of the Beast,’ directed by David Ayer and starring Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, and Uber. Related Article: 25 Best Brad Pitt Movies of All Time, Ranked! Initial Thoughts
As Jack Nicholson’s daughter, Lorraine Nicholson had a unique upbringing that included frequent childhood visits to the Playboy Mansion during one of Playboy’s peak eras. Now Nicholson is tapping into that mansion past in order to make her feature directorial debut with Playmates, a coming-of-age drama acquired by Searchlight Pictures. Lily-Rose Depp, the daughter of
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Expedia’s Vrbo recently launched sponsored listings, which lets a vacation rental pay to rank higher in search results. Airbnb sees it as a billion dollar opportunity. And all of this is taking place just as AI agents are poised to disrupt these paid placements. That’s because an AI agent can scan an OTA’s hotel or
Twice a year, if you make your way to the centre of Milan and get your timings just right, you might be able to catch a first-hand glimpse of some of the best street style that the industry can garner. Attracting the world’s best dressed, Prada‘s runway shows are an excellent place to hang around
TODAY: In 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit is published. Ed Simon explores the limits of language to understand why “pain makes poor poets out of all of us.” | Lit Hub Criticism Carlo Rovelli warns against getting trapped in your own limited perspective of reality: “A child born in a village naturally thinks that the whole
Deerhunter frontman Bradford Cox has revived his Atlas Sound project for its first show in seven years, debuting eight new songs during the performance. Cox made his return yesterday (September 20) at Philadelphia’s Making Time festival, having been announced as a surprise addition to the line-up little more than a week before the event. Performing
What To Know The series premiere of Line of Fire introduces the Hollingsworth family, all law enforcement agents, and ends with a twist about one of them. Showrunner Joshua Safran breaks down that, a shocking death, and more. Line of Fire feels like NBC took what works for it — the family drama of shows
(L to R) Kristoffer Polaha, Mireille Enos, and Giovanni Ribisi star in ‘American Hostage’. Premiering on MGM+ September 20th is ‘American Hostage‘, which is based on a true story and the podcast of the same name, and was created by Shawn Ryan (‘The Shield‘), Eileen Myers (‘The Night Agent‘), and directed by Adam Arkin (‘Life‘).
Elliot Graham, the film editor who received an Oscar nomination for Milk and cut films including Steve Jobs, Captain Marvel and No Time to Die, has died. He was 50. Graham died by suicide Saturday in Los Angeles, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. The biopic Milk (2008), directed by Gus Van
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Key Points An equipment outage tied to the Philadelphia TRACON prompted FAA ground stops at JFK, Newark, and Philadelphia and a ground delay at LaGuardia, resulting in hundreds of cancellations and delays. Newark and Philadelphia were the most affected, with Newark’s major hub carrier United issuing flight waivers to impacted customers. The disruption highlights persistent
The Valet. team is always on the hunt. We’re scrolling, shopping, and visiting showrooms to sift through the noise to find what’s actually worth your time and money. From fresh new labels and reliable standbys to those under-the-radar upgrades you didn’t know you needed, our goal is to bring you the best of what’s out
Over the weekend, Writers for Democratic Action (WDA) awarded historian Heather Cox Richardson with its inaugural Gitlin-Auster Defender of Democracy Award, “established to honor a writer whose voice powerfully embodies the wisdom, courage, and steadfastness that marked the lives of Todd Gitlin and Paul Auster, WDA Founding Members.” Here’s some more from the WDA: For
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