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Bank of America data show US host cities are seeing on-the-ground economic impact from the World Cup, with restaurants and bars leading spending gains and hotel revenues rising in several markets, though results vary by city and broader inflation weighs on sentiment.
The LAPD has let its three-year contract with Flock Safety expire amid civil-liberties and privacy concerns. An external audit recommends pausing new ALPR deployments, tightening data-control rules, and boosting public input before any new agreements. City officials and civil-rights groups are pressuring for stronger safeguards and clearer ownership of data.
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey has wrapped filming across six countries and is poised for a global release, with IMAX 70mm and extended shooting still shaping its reach. Cast includes Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway, and the film emphasizes realism through on-location work and a record IMAX footprint.
Nolan has secured the scale and tech to adapt Homer’s Odyssey, with Matt Damon leading a star-studded cast. The film is shot entirely on IMAX film and follows Odysseus’s ten-year journey home, with Penelope and Telemachus in supporting roles. Releases are imminent as studios push the project toward premiere.
A wave of updates across Uber, Waymo, Baidu, and others is redefining autonomous-vehicle deployment in major markets. Partnerships are shifting, apps are expanding beyond rides, and regulators are sharpening standards. The evolving ecosystem is accelerating, with major players preparing for broader rollout in 2028 and beyond.
A federal bankruptcy court has confirmed Oceanwide Plaza’s revised liquidation plan, enabling the sale to KPC Square and a renewed $1.2 billion redevelopment ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Graffiti removal will begin within 30 days as work restarts on the three unfinished towers overlooking Crypto.com Arena.
The Odyssey has launched, with Matt Damon in the title role. Reports highlight Devyn Dalton as the standout stunt performer whose arms impressed Damon during a Laestrygonians sequence, prompting discussions about stuntwomen’s visibility. Interviews with cast members reveal training regimens, diet changes, and commitment behind the film’s physical demands.
Tomi Adeyemi has shared on TikTok that filming for a Paramount adaptation of her novel was marked by severe distress. She says she left the set “hyperventilating and sobbing,” with witnesses present, and that she has faced ongoing antagonism behind the scenes. The author is not planning to discuss further details publicly.
Three people are dead and seven are injured after a gunman opened fire at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. An off-duty officer and a civilian intervened, driving the suspect away from the scene before dying by suicide. The restaurant opened July 24 in a busy plaza and remains under investigation as authorities search for motives and notify families.
A gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Aug. 1, killing three people and injuring several others before taking his own life. Bystanders and an off-duty trooper helped divert the attacker, saving lives as authorities investigate a motive and gather victim details.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been hospitalised after a TikTok livestream appeared to show self-harm. Emergency services recovered Hilton from his Miami home, and he is receiving medical care as his family requests privacy. TikTok says the video violated guidelines and was removed after a moderator error, with law enforcement notified.
Jackie has died after illness while under care at the Ojai Raptor Center. Her nest cam drew global attention for years, highlighting wildlife recovery and the work of conservation groups. Merchandising tied to her story is raising questions over fundraising and where donations go.
Actor Ben Jones, known for The Dukes of Hazzard as Cooter Davenport, has died at 84 in Washington, Virginia. His passing ends a career that spanned television, film and politics, including a stint in Congress. He died of a heart attack while awaiting the Braves game, his wife says.
A fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage facility left tens of millions of pounds of rotting food. Cleanup is extending beyond promised deadlines, with residents reporting ongoing smells, pests, and concerns about safety and transparency from Lineage and local authorities.
Officials across major states are tightening rules on e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices after a spate of injuries and high-profile incidents. The move comes amid a patchwork of local laws and new age, registration and helmet requirements, with critics warning about broad strokes that risk sidelining safe riders.
Prichard Colón has died at 33 after a career hallmarked by a 2015 coma following blows to the head during a fight with Terrell Williams. He remains 16-0 before that bout; the incident triggered lawsuits and sparking renewed focus on safety in boxing.
Shelley Fabares has died at age 82 in Los Angeles, surrounded by family. The Donna Reed Show alum and singer had a long acting career spanning decades, with notable roles and a Top 40 hit.
Actor Mark Ruffalo has urged lawmakers to block Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, linking the deal to Oracle’s ties to Israel. Paramount calls the rhetoric antisemitic tropes; George Clooney defends Ruffalo’s right to speak. Over 170 Jewish artists have signed a letter supporting Ruffalo. The merger remains under antitrust scrutiny and on hold as debate intensifies.
Waymo plans phased testing in Munich this autumn, building high-definition maps and adapting software to the city’s conditions before a public launch by end-2027. The rollout in Munich marks another international expansion as Waymo targets a broader European footprint amid competition with Tesla and other AV players.
A trio of UK outlets report on Stolen Babies, a documentary recounting how unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976 were coerced into adoption, with pain, neglect, and state-backed institutions central to the narrative.
Pabst Brewing Co. is offering up to $20,000 for information that leads to the recovery of 1,602 cases of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Old Milwaukee beer stolen on Aug. 17 from an Anheuser-Busch distribution center in Montclair, California. Two separate thefts on the same day involved about 40,000 pounds of beer valued at roughly $70,000. Police are investigating possible links between the incidents.
Scientists aboard the David Packard found Magnapinna sp, the deep-sea bigfin squid, hovering 3,277m below California. The sighting marks a rare confirmation, with prior observations numbering around 70. Researchers describe the creature’s wings, eight arms, and two tentacles.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are underway with The Pitt leading drama nominations and Widow’s Bay challenging Hacks for comedy supremacy. Mariska Hargitay is hosting NBC’s telecast, with Apple TV+ debuts Pluribus and DTF St Louis among top contenders. The ceremony honors Buffy, Charlie’s Angels, and Dolly Parton while Zendaya and Harrison Ford are among notable presenters.
Holmes’s new Netflix documentary You Can See Everything has premiered secretly at Telluride, following her 34 days before prison. The trailer features an unsettling exchange with Nathan Fielder, prompting body-language experts to weigh in on deception and truth. The project, filmed over three years, revisits Holmes’s rise and Theranos fraud saga as she serves an 11-year sentence.
Allegations of bullying, threats, and a past physical altercation surface as SEIU-UHW President Dave Regan faces questions over his leadership and the billionaire tax proposal ahead of the November ballot.
A federal jury has acquitted Lil Durk, Durk Banks, of conspiracy, murder-for-hire and stalking resulting in death after deliberations over three days. Co-defendants are convicted on stalking-related counts, while Durk remains jailed awaiting a separate racketeering trial.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth will be published on December 8, accompanied by Tarantino's novelisation of the film project. David Fincher directs from Tarantino's script, with HarperCollins describing the work as Tarantino's own vision for the story.
More than 100 riders have filed or joined lawsuits alleging brain injuries from the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Plaintiffs describe intracranial hemorrhages and long-term disability after riding the 360-degree-rotating attraction, which remains closed amid legal action and inquiries.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has retired the X2 roller coaster following multiple injuries and lawsuits. The ride, which opened in 2008 and spins riders in 360 degrees, has been closed since July and is being shuttered permanently after safety concerns and legal settlements with victims’ families.