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Hollywood Outraged Over AI 'Actress' Tilly Norwood: 'Devaluing Human Artistry' Actors and their most powerful union are blasting Tilly Norwood, an "actress" entirely generated by artificial intelligence. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) condemned the use of Norwood on Tuesday, Sept. 30. It comes three days after comedian Eline Van der Velden and AI company Particle6 Productions introduced Norwood at the Zurich Film Festival, Variety reported. SAG-AFTRA denounced Norwood after the AI-generated character sought union representation. "SAG-AFTRA believes creativity is, and should remain, human-centered," the uni…

by Chris Spiker

09/30/2025

National Interest

Trump Launching 'TrumpRx' Website Amid Deal With Pharmaceutical Giant: What To Know President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Pfizer to lower some medication costs, along with a new government website called "TrumpRx." Trump made the announcement alongside Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla at the White House on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The "TrumpRx" platform will purportedly allow patients to buy prescription drugs directly from the federal government at a discount. According to the White House, the Pfizer deal marks the first implementation of "most-favored-nation" pricing. The model requires US prices to match the lowest paid in other developed nations. The Trump administration…

by Chris Spiker

09/30/2025

National Interest

Police Pull Guns On World Champ Boxer Terence Crawford After Title Celebration Police ordered world champion boxer Terence "Bud" Crawford out of his car at gunpoint just hours after he celebrated his title-clinching win over Canelo Álvarez with a hometown parade. Crawford was driving when he was stopped by officers in Omaha, Nebraska, at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, police said. Hours before the traffic stop, thousands gathered downtown to celebrate the 38-year-old's victory over Álvarez in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 13. Police claim that an officer saw a gun on the driver's side floorboard. Officers then pulled out their weapons, ordering Crawfor…

by Chris Spiker

09/30/2025

National Interest

Yankees Block Red Sox Fans From Buying Playoff Tickets In The Bronx: Here's How The biggest rivalry in baseball is being fought on the diamond and online. The New York Yankees are trying to stop many Boston Red Sox fans from purchasing tickets to playoff games in The Bronx. The longtime foes will play all games in the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium. Ticketmaster is blocking residents from most states from buying tickets, especially in Massachusetts and four other New England states. "Sales to this event will be restricted to residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania," a notice said on the Ticketmaster listing. "Residency …

by Chris Spiker

09/30/2025

National Interest

Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Reportedly Split After Nearly 20 Years Of Marriage Actress Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban have separated after nearly two decades together, ending one of Hollywood's most high-profile marriages. Kidman, 58, and Urban, 57, are no longer living together, CNN confirmed late on Monday, Sept. 29. The couple shares two daughters: ages 17 and 14. A source told People that Kidman had been fighting to save the marriage. "Nicole's sister [Antonia] has been a rock and the entire Kidman family has come together to support one another," the source said. "She didn't want this." Kidman and Urban had been based in Nashville, w…

by Chris Spiker

09/30/2025

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Popular Diet Coke Flavor Returning: Here's When Coca-Cola will put the lime in the (Diet) Coke once again. Retro Diet Coke Lime will return to stores nationwide on Sunday, Oct. 6, in both bottles and cans, The Coca-Cola Company announced. A countdown clock is on Coca-Cola's website to help build hype for the beverage's return. Diet Coke Lime was first introduced in 2004 and developed a loyal following, TODAY reported. While it was discontinued from stores in 2018, the flavor has stayed alive inside Coca-Cola Freestyle machines at restaurants across the country. Like the "runaway success" of Diet Cherry Coke's summer …

by Chris Spiker

09/30/2025

Hartford, CT

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Chipotle's Latest Sauce Adds Tangy Kick To Menu: Here's What's New A tangy new sauce is coming to Chipotle's menu, adding a fresh kick to the chain's menu. Chipotle will officially add Red Chimichurri as an option at restaurants across the US and Canada on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The sauce blends roasted garlic, cilantro, chili peppers, and citrus juice for a bright, flavorful finish. Rewards members will be the first to try Red Chimichurri for free. Guests enrolled by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, will find the offer in their accounts on launch day. New members also get a free guacamole reward after signing up for Chipotle's rewards program. "Red Chi…

by Chris Spiker

09/29/2025

National Interest

'The Simpsons' Returning To Theaters With Movie Sequel: Here's When Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and possibly even Spider-Pig are heading back to theaters for the first time in about 20 years. Disney's 20th Century Studios confirmed that "The Simpsons 2" will get a theatrical release on Friday, July 23, 2027. The sequel comes two decades after the first movie for "The Simpsons" hit theaters in July 2007, bringing in a worldwide box office haul of $536 million. This will be the first full-length Simpsons film since Disney bought 21st Century Fox in 2019. The movie will replace an untitled Marvel Cinematic Universe film planned for the summer of 2027, …

by Chris Spiker

09/29/2025

Windsor Locks, CT

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American Expands Flight Options Through New Partnership With Canadian Airline American Airlines is teaming up with a growing Canadian carrier to expand its flight options across North America. Porter Airlines is entering a codeshare agreement with American, the companies announced on Monday, Sept. 29. The arrangement will go into effect immediately for American flights from four US destinations, including Philadelphia International Airport. Codesharing will also begin immediately through Porter in five Canadian cities, including Edmonton, Ottawa, and Winnipeg. "Canada is one of the most popular destinations for travelers, and American is excited to partner with Port…

by Chris Spiker

09/29/2025

Hartford, CT

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Jared Kushner, Saudi Arabia Buying Video Game Giant For $55B In Largest Leveraged Buyout Ever One of the world's largest video game companies will be purchased by a group backed by one of President Donald Trump's sons-in-law and the Saudi Arabian government. Electronic Arts will be taken private in a $55 billion all-cash deal, the gaming giant announced on Monday, Sept. 29. The company makes widely popular video games like Battlefield, EA Sports FC, EA Sports College Football, Madden NFL, and The Sims. The group buying EA includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. Affinity's CEO is Jared Kushner, husband of Ivanka Tr…

by Chris Spiker

09/29/2025

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