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The sixth ACOTAR book, A Court of Splintered Harmony, has released, launching The Valkyrie Cycle. Book seven will follow in January 2027, with additional titles signposted. Fans are engaging across events, crossovers, and deep lore exploration as Maas’s Maasverse broadens.
David Robert Mitchell has released The End of Oak Street, a 1982‑set sci‑fi horror that transports a suburban neighbourhood into a dinosaur‑infested prehistoric landscape. Critics have praised Anne Hathaway’s performance and the film’s technical craft, but they have criticised its uneven tone, derivative Spielberg pastiche and an undercutting finale. Reviews started publishing 12 August 2026.
Carly Simon has announced her first album in years, Comes in Waves, while revealing a Parkinson’s diagnosis and skin cancer treatment. The collection revisits defining moments of her life and career, with songs touching on love, loss and renewal. Readers are invited to explore the full context of her career and health as she moves forward.
The prime minister has accelerated plans to make订 subscriptions easier to cancel and to curb deceptive discounts, bringing forward the changes to January 2027. A broader review of “everyday fixes” is under way as part of a wider effort to ease household costs.
Apple has raised prices for Apple TV, Apple One, and related services. The increases affect monthly and annual plans, with Apple TV now at 14.99/month ($119/year) and Apple One at 21.95/month. Several rivals have also nudged prices, and Apple cites broader shifts in hardware and services pricing. The moves come as Apple emphasizes services revenue.
President Donald Trump has said NBCMeet the Press host Kristen Welker will be reported to the Federal Communications Commission for what he called a "purposeful inaccuracy" after she said his endorsements have had "mixed results" this primary season. He named FCC chair Brendan Carr and urged the commission to act; broadcasters and rights groups are litigating alleged FCC pressure.
The Independent reports that the 48-year-old New York-born actor is joining General Hospital as William Baines, joining a wave of casting changes. Debuts are set for Thursday, September 3, as the soap continues its long-running tale in Port Charles. The moves follow recent departures and recastings, including Jack Brennan’s kill-off and Ethan Lovett’s recasting.
Android 17 introduces Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) to hide destination hostnames in TLS handshakes, improving privacy. The rollout includes stricter local-network permissions and default Certificate Transparency. ECH remains imperfect, not a VPN and does not conceal all metadata.
The Television Academy is distributing hundreds of Primetime Emmys across two ceremonies at the Peacock Theater, LA. The Pitt leads drama nominations with up to nine wins possible; Hacks leads comedy nominations. Five categories move to Sunday, boosting star power as guests and rookies contend for top prizes.
Disney has named Karandeep Anand, former CEO of Character.AI, as its first chief technology officer. He will oversee enterprise technology, infrastructure, data and AI platforms, reporting to CEO Josh D'Amaro. The move follows a rocky relationship with Character.AI and signals Disney’s renewed focus on technology to support storytelling and the company-wide One Disney initiative.
Disney has raised monthly prices for ad-free Disney+ and Hulu by about 13% and increased several bundle and ad-supported tiers. The company has positioned the moves as part of streaming profitability efforts after revenue growth; some ad-supported bundles remain unchanged while Hulu + Live rose significantly.
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Disney has launched another round of staff reductions, with hundreds of layoffs concentrated in human resources and technology amid CEO Josh D’Amaro’s push to consolidate divisions and reduce costs. The move follows earlier rounds and underscores a broader strategy to streamline operations and invest in growth. The company is also reorganizing its TV and entertainment units to align with a streaming-driven strategy.
Netflix has appointed Peter Rice to replace Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer, as the company seeks to accelerate growth and diversify its slate. The move follows recent layoffs and ongoing concerns about engagement, with Rice bringing experience from Disney and Fox to oversee global content, including live sports and events.
Documentary on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has sparked varied reactions in tech circles as audiences, investors and insiders react to the film and its portrayal of Holmes’ rise and fall, with new details about Evans and Theranos 2.0 coming to light.
A new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, You Can See Everything, has opened strongly, blending true-crime tension with media ethics. Viewers are exploring Holmes’s claims, her relationship with Billy Evans, and the documentary’s approach to truth as Fielder and Oppenheim shape two connected films.
Business-insider, ZDNet and Independent guide this year’s Black Friday previews, noting early savings across streaming bundles, games, consoles and iPhone deals. Deals begin before Thanksgiving and stretch into Cyber Week, with retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Currys launching preludes in October.
External spending by super PACs has surged in the 2026 cycle, with billionaire donorship – led by Elon Musk – driving heavy bets on key races. Spending is increasingly shifting to streaming and digital ads, complicating disclosure while shaping Senate and House contests ahead of Election Day.