Ellen Burstyn Shines in Kornél Mundruczó’s Uplifting Road‑Trip Film
In Venice 2026, Kornél Mundruczó’s "Place to Be" follows an elderly woman and her runaway pigeon on a heart‑warming journey to New York, proving cinema can be a balm for the soul.
AI Lab Exodus Signals Urgent Safety Deadline
When a leading Anthropic researcher quits, he warns that AI labs have only a few years to align systems safely. The stakes? Humanity’s future.
Texas AG Paxton Distributes Over 7 Million Free Eggs to Food Banks
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that 1.7 million free eggs have already reached food banks, with an additional 5.3 million eggs on the way as part of a settlement. The initiative aims to help Texans in need.
Manhattan Prostitute Pleads Guilty to Killing 3 Men in Fentanyl‑Laced Robbery Scheme
A Manhattan prostitute admitted to feeding fentanyl‑laced drugs to three men, then robbing them as they lay unconscious. She pleaded guilty in federal court.
Pedro Almodóvar’s Bitter Christmas: A Meta‑Film That Leaves Us Mixed
Almodóvar’s latest, Bitter Christmas, drops in U.S. theaters this fall. The film blends reality, fiction, and grief in a meta‑narrative that earned mixed reviews in Spain and Cannes.
Jim Cornette Questions AEW’s Long‑Term Value of The New Level
Former wrestling legend Jim Cornette doubts that Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed will become lasting stars in AEW, arguing a promotion switch doesn’t guarantee a boost in popularity or business impact.
Andy “The Butcher” Williams Celebration of Life in Buffalo on Sept. 27
Buffalo will honor wrestling legend Andy “The Butcher” Williams with a celebration of life on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 6–11 p.m. at RiverWorks. RSVP for a free ticket today.
Amazon Alexa Now Helps Verify Suspicious Messages
Amazon’s Alexa for Shopping can now cross‑check emails, texts and calls against its own records, giving shoppers a new way to spot phishing and scams.
25 Years After 9/11, Americans Still See a Changed Nation
A CBS News poll shows that a majority of Americans believe the 9/11 attacks have permanently altered the country, and they stress the importance of remembering the tragedy.
Virginia GOP Leader Calls Arlington County’s $50K Grant a ‘Slush Fund’
A Virginia GOP leader has blasted Arlington County’s $50,000 taxpayer‑funded grant for families of deported immigrants, calling it a slush fund and questioning the use of public money.