Leonardo DiCaprio, American actor and producer, has championed climate and conservation causes for years.
Sotheby’s has sold a 67‑million‑year‑old Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed “Gus” for $50.1 million, the highest price ever paid for a dinosaur at auction. The specimen, about 61–63% complete, was excavated in South Dakota from 2021–23; scientists are warning that private ownership will restrict research access.
Universal Pictures releases Nolan’s Odyssey, adapting Homer’s epic with Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland. The film is shot entirely in IMAX 70mm, positioning Nolan’s epic as 2026’s event cinema.
Filmmaker Sophia Maddox uncovers how a notorious killer’s shadow shapes her family. The Hulu documentary My Grandfather Charles Manson follows her journey to understand trauma, identity, and the pull of a dark lineage.
The Philippines’ $40bn outsourcing industry, which employs about 1.9 million people, is facing pressure as AI adoption rises. Workers report AI-generated material being trained on their writing, with redundancies looming as roles shift toward automation.
DiCaprio and Bezos have launched the Phoenix Species Project, pledging $200 million to recover critically endangered species across 30 countries. The initiative has drawn swift criticism from critics who accuse the effort of greenwashing, while supporters point to the potential gains for threatened fauna and indigenous communities.
Fossils and fossils trade are under renewed scrutiny as calls grow for legal protection of fossil finds and tighter controls on collecting, after reports of high-profile sales and ongoing debates about national-treasure status. Museums and collectors are pushing for changes while UK rules lag behind market realities.
In Bebe Cave’s multi-character Swoon, the muse is examined across history—from Lizzie Siddal to Bertrude—showing how women’s voices have been silenced by the male gaze. Cave delivers rapid character shifts, sharp satire, and a critique of artistic misogyny, making a bold statement about recognition and representation in the arts.
The Guardian, AP News, Independent, BBC Business, New York Post report that singer D4vd—David Burke—has entered a not guilty plea to murder and related charges in Los Angeles. His former private defense team has withdrawn, replaced by the LA County Public Defender’s Office after a financial evaluation deemed him eligible for appointed counsel. A status conference is scheduled for October; prosecutors maintain readiness to prove all charges beyond reasonable doubt.
A collage of Fringe reviews from The Guardian, The Scotsman and others highlights fresh stand-up and theatre, with praise for vulnerability, witty critique and strong stagecraft across Edinburgh venues. The works range from intimate autobiographical pieces to boundary-pushing comedies.