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☆ Sinwar’s killing again raises hopes in Washington for an end to Israel’s war
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —President Joe Biden envisioned a “day after” for Gaza without Hamas in power following Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. This is only half the story, since at times, US officials have suggested Netanyahu had interests in prolonging the war as well. The White House believes that ending the war in Gaza is a precondition for lessening the chances of a disastrous regional war that it dreads. Is really his object to release … Israeli hostages still held in Gaza? If he keeps his word, some analysts will interpret his restraint, such as it is, as an attempt to avoid alienating the possible next president, Harris.

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In an interview with NBC News, Shaban's 17-year-old brother, Mohammed al-Dalu, described the Israeli attack that killed his mother and brother, saying he saw something fall on Shaban's leg, pinning him down. He tried to run into the tent to save his brother, but several men held him back. "No one let me see my brother Shaban," he said. His mother, Mohammed said, "she remained asleep. The site of the Israeli airstrike on the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital compound in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, on Monday.

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☆ Nicola Coughlan got 'spooked' after stumbling upon an AI clone of her own voice. She's not the only performer it's happened to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Nicola Coughlan said she was "spooked" after encountering her AI vocal likeness on TikTok. AI-generated audio featuring the vocal likeness of public figures is common on social media. But Coughlan herself experienced a new horror — running into her AI-generated vocal likeness. "It was just an AI version of my voice, and it spooked me so badly," Coughlan told Time. Voice actor Connor Fogarty told Business Insider in September that he had encountered AI-generated videos featuring his voice on social media, which a fan took down at his request.

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☆ Two young boys die in separate Halloween hayride tractor incidents
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Two young boys have died in separate tractor accidents at Halloween hayrides in Tennessee and Minnesota, local officials said. In Minnesota, 13-year-old Alexander Mick, of Rice, died Saturday after he was run over by a tractor-pulled trolley wagon, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. The sheriff’s office received a call around 7:30 p.m. about a young male injured after he was run over at the annual Harvest of Horror Haunted Hayride in the city of St. Augusta. The sheriff’s office did not identify the child, but the Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him as 12-year-old Samuel Jessen, NBC affiliate WSMV of Nashville reported. We ask the community to also keep this family in their prayers during this difficult time,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

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☆ Scream queen Kate Siegel has starred in some of Netflix's biggest horror hits. Now, she's tackling her scariest endeavor yet: directing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

She often collaborates with her husband, horror auteur Mike Flanagan, who wrote and directed both. Siegel has now moved behind the camera, making her directorial debut in the franchise "V/H/S." ShudderSiegel was already a longtime fan of the "V/H/S" franchise when she was approached to direct a segment for the latest installment, "V/H/S/Beyond," now streaming on Shudder. They didn't take no for an answer, however, and with some extra encouragement from her manager and her husband, Siegel agreed to take the leap. AdvertisementShe credits Josh Goldbloom, the producer responsible for rebooting the "V/H/S" franchise in 2021 after a seven-year hiatus, with changing her mind.

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☆ Sydney Sweeney says she’s been ‘immersed in training’ for new role unlike anything she’s done before
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Sydney Sweeney is tapping into the ring as she prepares for a new film role that will stand out as compared to her previous body of work. The actress and producer shared an update on her Instagram page on Wednesday, revealing how production is going on a still-untitled biopic about famed boxer Christy Martin. Following her 2012 retirement from boxing, Martin founded an organization called Christy’s Champs, which supports victims of domestic abuse. “Christy’s story shines a light on her incredible rise to the top while showing the struggles of fame behind the curtains,” Sweeney told Deadline in May about taking on the role. “I feel compelled to tell a story about a woman who faced so much adversity and didn’t allow it to defeat her.

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☆ Kids won't always be happy, and that's OK. Allowing room for the full range of emotions sends an important message.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Gabrielle Stanley Blair | Ben Blair | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

This is an adapted excerpt from their new book "The Kids Are All Right: Parenting with Confidence in an Uncertain World." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOne thing we've noticed with our six kids is that each has a different emotional baseline. After all, the work usually involves difficult, objectionable, or tedious work (like clearing out an attic, removing wallpaper, cleaning out a drain, or taking a load of heavy bags to the dump). Excerpted from The Kids Are All Right: Parenting with Confidence in an Uncertain World by Gabrielle Blair and Ben Blair.

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☆ I have 6 short-term rental properties. People think real estate is passive income, but I disagree.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Alongside her partner Philippe, she now has six short-term rental properties. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Kerri Gibson, 48, based in Orford, Quebec, about her short-term rental business, Chalets Hygge. Some people consider getting into real estate as a source of passive income, but I wouldn't say it's passive at all. We funded the downpayment through an equity release in the form of a mortgage on our personal home turned short-term rental. Real estate has historically been thought of as passive income, running short-term rentals is not passive.

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☆ ‘Terrifier 3’ tops box office with $18 million debut, ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ collapses with brutal 81% drop
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

There’s only room for one killer clown at the top of box office charts. Meanwhile “Joker: Folie á Deux,” which topped the box office last weekend, collapsed in third place with $7.055 million from 4,102 theaters. So far, “Folie a Deux” has generated $51.6 million domestically and $165.3 million globally. The well-reviewed family film has amassed $83.73 million domestically and $148 million globally to date. It has earned $52.8 million domestically and $111 million worldwide so far.

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☆ Ultra-gory 'Terrifer 3' kicks 'Joker 2' off the top of the box office chart, as Art the Clown is hailed a new horror icon
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Horror fans are calling the main character, Art the Clown, a new icon for the genre. Fans say the success of "Terrifier 3" has cemented its lead character, the demonic, mute serial killer Art the Clown, as a horror icon. Now, fans have hailed Art as a modern horror icon akin to other slasher villains such as Norman Bates, Leatherface, Michael Myers, and Freddy Krueger. My horror hot take:Art the Clown is the first true horror icon to emerge thus far this century (Pennywise was already an icon under Tim Curry, and the “Saw” films have gone on without Jigsaw). He’s the horror icon we need right now.

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☆ I was a graphic designer for decades and went back to school at 60 to become a teacher. It pays less but is more rewarding.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

After a decadeslong career as a graphic designer, I decided to pursue a teaching career at 60. I remember my first day walking up to the entrance of my training school as clear as day. During teacher training, a staff member is there to mentor and take you under their wing. I may make less, but teaching has been extremely rewardingI finished my teacher training and graduated with my PGCE in 2022. Financially, I make less as a teacher than in my professional graphic design career.

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☆ 13 movies and shows to stream this weekend, from a Cate Blanchett thriller series to the latest 'Love Is Blind' spinoff
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

New shows, including "Teacup" and "Love Is Blind Habibi," premiered. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOctober is in full swing, and there are even more scary movies and shows to check out this weekend. Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by the kind of entertainment you're looking for.

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☆ The terrifying true stories that inspired your favorite horror movies
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Horror films have produced some of the most iconic figures in pop culture. But not all scary movies are completely fictional; some are actually based on real life. But creating a completely original, compelling, and terrifying horror story can be challenging. That's why some of the most iconic and successful scary movies are based on things that actually happened in the real world. These are the real stories and crimes that influenced some of the most classic horror films of all time, including "The Exorcist," "Nightmare on Elm Street," and "Jaws."

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☆ Saoirse Ronan says new war film 'Blitz' is 'incredibly relevant' amid current global conflicts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Steve McQueen's new film, "Blitz," focuses on the lives of civilians in London during World War II. "Blitz" premiered at the London Film Festival on October 9. AdvertisementSaoirse Ronan has said that shooting the film "Blitz," which takes place in war-torn Britain in the 1940s, felt "incredibly relevant" against the backdrop of conflicts around the world. The Irish actor leads the cast of the new Steve McQueen film, which premiered at the London Film Festival on October 9. Stephen Graham, Steve McQueen, Saoirse Ronan, Elliott Heffernan, and Paul Weller attend the "Blitz" world premiere on October 9.

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☆ 'The Apprentice' director shares the challenges of making a Donald Trump movie despite receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the former president
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Ali Abbasi's film 'The Apprentice' faced backlash from Donald Trump after its Cannes debut. Advertisement"The filmmakers now readily admit they fabricated scenes and created fake stories to fit some deranged narrative about President Trump that is completely untrue," Trump communications director Steven Cheung said Friday. Do a Donald Trump movie!" But frankly, my motivation was that it is not a Donald Trump movie. Maria Bakalova as Ivana Trump and Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in "The Apprentice."

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This article is part of the Opinion series At the Brink,about the threat of nuclear weapons in an unstable world. It follows a decades-long freeze on designing, building or testing new nuclear weapons. The new buildings and cutting-edge machinery will eventually process the uranium needed to make the next generation of American nuclear weapons. Now there are an estimated 12,000 nuclear weapons in the world. It is undeniably true that the world is becoming more contentious, and nuclear weapons do deter our adversaries.

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☆ Ultra-gory 'Terrifier 3' is using puking viewers as a marketing tool. The same hype helped 'Terrifier 2' make $15 million on a $250,000 budget.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Audience members walked out of a recent "Terrifier 3" screening, and one person vomited. A violent scene in "Terrifier 2" helped create buzz around the movie, helping it make $15 million. AdvertisementAudience members were so disgusted by the ultra-gory horror movie "Terrifier 3" that they walked out of a screening last week — which is great news for its marketing team. The hype likely helped the independent movie rake in $15 million against a budget of $250,000, despite having no backing from a major Hollywood studio. It remains to be seen if "Terrifier 3" will be another cult hit — and what horrors will befall the victims of "Terrifier 4," which was greenlit in September.

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44 health care workers saw multiple cases of preteen children who had been shot in the head or chest in Gaza. 2 did not Merril Tydings Flight, emergency and critical care nurse, 44 years old, Santa Fe, N.M. “ These people were starving. ” Abeerah Muhammad Emergency and critical care nurse, 33 years old, Dallas, Texas “ Everyone we met showed us pictures of themselves before October. ” Merril Tydings Flight, emergency and critical care nurse, 44 years old, Santa Fe, N.M. “ It is very simple. ” 53 health care workers saw many children suffering from easily preventable infections, some of whom died from them.

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☆ The most iconic horror-movie villains of all time
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some villains like Freddy, Jason, and Ghostface have multiple films to get under your skin. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Since then, some horror movie franchises have lasted for up to a dozen films, like "Friday the 13th," raking in hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office. Creating an iconic horror movie villain doesn't just mean sequels and huge profit margins at the box office, though. These are some of the most iconic horror movie villains of all time.

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☆ I don't let my child use Roblox. Here's why.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Unlike most of the video games for Xbox or PlayStation, Roblox's games are user-generated — and there are thousands of them. A screenshot of Roblox games rated "all ages." Roblox screenshotOn Tuesday, Hindenburg Research, a short-seller, published a report accusing Roblox of inflating user metrics and deceiving investors. The Hindenburg report also accused Roblox of "exposing children to grooming, pornography, violent content, and extremely abusive speech." Nonetheless, Roblox users identifying as 9 years old and up can still beat up homeless people in "Beat Up People Outside of 7/11" with over 900,000 visits.

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☆ Israel marks a year since Oct. 7 attacks and Hurricane Milton strengthens: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Elizabeth Both | Elizabeth Both Is An Associate Platforms Editor For Nbc News | Based In New York. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Israel observes the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks as it steps up attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. The people of Gaza have endured an unmitigated humanitarian catastrophe as Israel carries out one of the most intensive bombing campaigns in history. Gaza was already impoverished, overcrowded and largely inescapable, blockaded by Israel and Egypt for 17 years. Life-threatening storm surges are due to hit the state’s Gulf Coast as Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall on Wednesday. Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty ImagesWaking up and browsing your closet each morning might sometimes feel like an immense challenge.

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☆ 'Joker 2' stumbles at box office with lackluster $40 million debut
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

“Joker: Folie à Deux,” a genre-bending sequel to the billion-dollar comic book smash, hit a sour note at the box office even as it opened to No. That’s a problem because the R-rated sequel carries a substantial $200 million price tag (the first film was produced for a trim $65 million). So, “Folie à Deux” needs to generate at least $450 million to break even, according to sources familiar with the film’s financials. Muted buzz for “Folie à Deux” began at Venice Film Festival, where “Joker” took home the fest’s top prize in 2019. Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Joker: Folie a Deux" on Sept. 30.

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☆ How the October 7 attacks became a turning point for US politics
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Like the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Hamas horror set off a chain of events that affected countless lives, unleashing political disturbances thousands of miles away. At home, the fallout of the Hamas attacks has coincided with the toxic politics of a presidential election year. Deep domestic political aftershocksThe Hamas terror attacks – and Israel’s response – have laid bare and widened splits in American society and domestic politics. He has found common interest with Republicans who sought to use the war to damage Biden as the election loomed. Many American Jews have felt unsafe at home amid antisemitism provoked both by Hamas’ attacks and some of the protests over Israel’s response.

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In the dark days after the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel and the ensuing military assault on Gaza, some dared hope the carnage could, in some way, become a catalyst for peace. “Crises can create opportunities,” veteran Israeli peace negotiator Yossi Beilin told NBC News last year. The world had given up on the Israel-Palestinian question, he said, but the horror of Oct. 7 and its aftermath “changed everything,” provoking a worldwide cry that this should never happen again. “There’s definitely room for hope,” Omar Dajani, a former legal adviser to Palestinian negotiation teams, agreed. “So long as we bear in mind that hope and optimism are different things.”One year later, those glimmers of hope have been shredded.

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☆ Israel’s kibbutz Be’eri became the symbol of Hamas’ brutality. Some survivors are determined to return
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Matthew Chance | Yon Pomrenze | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Kibbutz Be'eri, Israel CNN —Scorch marks and bullet holes scar the battered walls of the Haran family home in kibbutz Be’eri. A child's ride-on toy is seen surrounded by rubble in kibbutz Be'eri, nearly a year after the Hamas-led October 7 attack. Aerial photographs show Kibbutz Be'eri after the October 7 attack, left, and as it was before. Yarden Tzemach, a farmer and surviving resident of kibbutz Be'eri, surveys the site where new construction is underway. “Kibbutz Be’eri has been my home for the past 56 years.

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