Lynda Obst, veteran producer of 'Sleepless in Seattle,' 'Flashdance,' dies at 74
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Business - MarketWatch
Legendary ‘Letterman’ and ‘Daily Show’ producer on discovering hidden talent on the job — and in herself — at 65
Madeleine Smithberg is used to identifying talent, but now the tables are turning.6 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Lynda Obst, veteran producer of 'Sleepless in Seattle,' 'Flashdance,' dies at 74
Lynda Obst, the longtime producer whose credits included 'Flashdance,' 'Interstellar' and 'Sleepless in Seattle,' died Tuesday at 74, The Times has confirmed.6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Veterans demand better payout for gay ban
Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".7 hours ago -
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Tech - GameSpot
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launches With DLC To Support Military Veterans
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 arrives on October 25, and it will launch with a new DLC that supports charity. The in-game store will include the Call of Duty Endowment Endeavour: Tracer Pack, with all ...9 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk over AI image
A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market ...14 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Entertainment - ABC News
'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi event
A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market ...14 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Veteran Leading Disney's Search for Iger's Replacement
James Gorman wanted a challenging board role after nailing succession at Morgan Stanley. He’s getting one at Disney.20 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
'Blade Runner 2049' producer sues Elon Musk, Warner Bros. Discovery over Tesla Cybercab launch
'Blade Runner 2049' production company Alcon Entertainment sued Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros. Discovery for copyright infringement. Here's why.Yesterday - Tesla -
Business - The New York Times
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk Over ‘Robotaxi’ Imagery
Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” said it had denied a request to use images from the movie but that Mr. Musk did so anyway.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
Business - The New York Times
Michael Valentine, 74, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies
An engineer who loved to drive fast, he helped build an industry-altering device that made its debut after the national speed limit of 55 m.p.h. became law.10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Paddington Bear gets a British passport
Film-makers asked for a passport to be used in the famous bear's new movie, Paddington in Peru.18 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
5 dead in shooting in home near Seattle and teen in custody, authorities say
Law enforcement officials found five people killed in a shooting inside a home southeast of Seattle and took a teenager into custody, police said.18 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Alexander Rodnyansky: Oscar-nominated producer sentenced to jail in Russia in absentia
The Ukrainian film producer behind Leviathan and Loveless was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after speaking out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A Moscow court has sentenced ...Yesterday - Russia -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Blade Runner 2049’ producer sues Tesla, Elon Musk for copyright infringement
The production company behind the sci-fi movie “Blade Runner 2049” is suing Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. for copyright infringement, claiming an image from the movie was improperly used to promote ...Yesterday - Elon Musk -
Top stories - BBC News
Man guilty of hammer attack murder of army veteran
Jack Crawley was convicted of the murder of Paul Taylor from Annan, Dumfriesshire, who went missing in October.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
OpenAI Veteran Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for Her Startup
Murati left her position as chief technology officer of the world’s best-known AI company at the end of September. She’s now seeking $100 million in funding for her own venture.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Thomas Tuchel’s arrival highlights English football’s failure to produce top managers | Jonathan Wilson
Junior-level success cannot mask the fact that the Premier League stifles the development of home-grown coaches. The good news for the battered pride of English coaching is that, even leaving Lee ...3 days ago -
Health - The New York Times
Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud
Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris’s record on trade paints a dire picture for American producers, consumers
Vice President Harris' commitment to raising taxes, enacting Venezuelan-style price controls, and further shackling America's energy production would be disastrous for American working families, ...5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
TSMC set to produce first chips from new Arizona plant at start of 2025
TSMC is building three new facilities in Arizona in order to protect its business against mounting tensions between China and the U.S.5 days ago -
Tech - Wired
NordVPN Coupon: Up to 74% Off + 3 Months Free
Save 74% and get 3 months free when you sign up for a 2-year plan with this NordVPN discount code.6 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Liam Payne, veteran of One Direction, dies in fall from balcony of Buenos Aires hotel
Liam Payne has died at age 31. The British singer-songwriter, formerly with the boy band One Direction, fell from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires.6 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
Camellia Bowl gets a new name and title sponsor. It's now the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl
The annual college football bowl game held in Alabama’s capital is changing its name to the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl6 days ago - NFL -
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Tech - GameSpot
XDefiant Is Not Shutting Down, Executive Producer Says, Year 2 Still Planned
After rumors surfaced of a potential shutdown for Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant , the game's executive producer, Mark Rubin, says the leak is not true and that Year 2 content is still ...6 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Texans trade Cam Akers to Vikings: Second straight season Minnesota has traded for veteran RB
Minnesota sent a conditional Day 3 pick for Akers for the second year in a row6 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - NBC News
Teacher and veteran cop part of crew accused of running Long Island brothels
A veteran cop and an experienced teacher are part of a crew arrested and charged with running brothels and managing sex workers on Long Island, New York, in what authorities described Tuesday as a ...6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Boeing strike enters second month as workers rally in Seattle
Boeing factory workers held a large rally in Seattle on Tuesday to demand a better wage deal, mounting pressure on new CEO Kelly Ortberg to end a bitter strike that has plunged the planemaker ...6 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Kaseem 'Ka' Ryan, New York City rapper-producer and firefighter, dies at 52
Kaseem 'Ka' Ryan, the New York City rapper and producer who was also a captain for the New York City Fire Department, has died. He was 52.October 15 - New York -
Tech - ABC News
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
Space weather experts say expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzleOctober 15 -
World - The Guardian
Veterans dismissed over ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy given honorable discharges
US policy in effect from 1994-2011 removed thousands of LGBTQ+ service members, many less than honorably. Nearly all US service members who were forcibly separated from the military when the ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Hundreds of veterans receiving honorable discharges after 'don't ask, don't tell' review
The Defense Department has issued honorable discharges to around 800 servicemembers who were separated from the military during the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that was repealed in 2011. Defense ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
800+ veterans receive honorable discharges from Pentagon review
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Seattle Hotel Workers Join Hilton Strike
The planned weeklong work stoppage puts the total of West Coast hospitality workers on strike in Seattle, Honolulu, San Francisco, and San Diego past 4,300.October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Drake Maye's game vs. Texans was first of its kind in 74-plus years
Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye made some eye-opening history with his stat line in his first NFL start on Sunday against the Texans.October 14