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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Film House Sweetheart Entertainment

Nicky Weinstock and Andrea Bucko have teamed up to create Sweetheart Entertainment, a fresh production company that debuted at Cannes while both had movies in the festival’s competition sections. Weinstock produced “Clarissa, ” shown in Directors’ Fortnight, and Bucko worked on James Gray’s “Paper T

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Water Fight Brewing Over Colorado River Use

The U. S. government just stepped into a messy water battle with a bold plan that could change how seven states share the Colorado River. For two decades, these states followed an old agreement that’s now falling apart as drought and overuse drain the river dry. The new proposal aims to slash water

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May 16 2026CRIME

Man faces trial next year after London knife attack on two Jewish men

A London court recently set March 1, 2027, as the trial date for a man accused in a shocking knife attack that left two Jewish men injured in north London. The 45-year-old defendant, identified as Essa Suleiman, appeared in court on Friday but did not enter pleas to the four charges against him, inc

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Can podcasts change how we see mental health meds?

Theo Von’s talks on his podcast about stopping his antidepressants before filming a Netflix special show how tricky mental health care can be. He wanted more raw emotions for the show but ended up feeling "mildly manic, " which made him sound off about suicide during the performance. Later, he clari

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Iranian Filmmaker Speaks Out Amidst Turmoil: A Personal and Global Perspective

A top Iranian filmmaker recently shared strong feelings about events back home. He had just been in Tehran last week and right now, those memories and headlines still weigh on him. The problems he's talking about – protests crushed in January and new conflicts that started in late February – aren’t

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May 16 2026SPORTS

UCLA almost left the Rose Bowl—here’s the real story behind the drama

The Rose Bowl wasn’t just another football field for UCLA. It was a historic venue tied to the school’s identity for decades. Yet internal documents show UCLA came dangerously close to walking away. Texts between school officials and stadium executives reveal how serious the talks about moving to So

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May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Zombies in 2026: Why Smart Crowds Might Be the Scariest Ones

A tower in 2026 isn’t just a place to live—it’s a pressure cooker. A new film traps its characters in a high-rise where a tech event spirals into chaos. The twist? These aren’t slow-moving corpses. They move fast, think together, and feel eerily human. The real horror isn’t the walking dead—it’s how

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May 16 2026SPORTS

A Sports Investor Steps Into Europe's Football Scene

Tim Leiweke, a name familiar in sports and entertainment for years, got a surprise gift last December—a full pardon from the U. S. president. Instead of stepping back, he’s diving straight into Europe’s football world. His company, Entrepreneur Equity Partners, just bought a slice of Venezia FC and

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May 16 2026HEALTH

How exercise helps moms-to-be feel better in mind and body

Doctors often say pregnancy can be tough on women’s mental and physical health. Stress, mood swings, and fatigue are common. But what if something as simple as moving the body could help? Research suggests exercise might be a key tool for pregnant women. It doesn’t need to be intense—gentle activit

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Paul Reed: From Orlando\'s Courts to the NBA

Paul Reed\'s journey in basketball started in Orlando, Florida, where he spent his early years. Born in 1999, he grew up in a family that valued sports and hard work. African-American by ethnicity, Reed\'s upbringing in a U. S. household shaped his identity both on and off the court. His father\'s b

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