American comedy-drama series; Carmy Berzatto returns to Chicago to run his brother’s restaurant
Dame Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer. Her career spans stage, The Good Life and To the Manor Born, with a lasting impact on British comedy. Tributes praise her comic genius and decades of work in theatre, television and charity.
The Daytime Emmy Awards have nominated Meghan Markle’s reality-style program “With Love, Meghan” in the outstanding lifestyle category. The Duchess of Sussex’s show features cooking, entertaining and gardening segments and is up against several other programs. CBS leads with nominations across multiple categories. The ceremony is set for Oct. 30 at the Hollywood Palladium.
The Odyssey star has defended pit bulls on The Howard Stern Show, calling breed stereotypes racist and urging compassion for rescue dogs. He says pit bulls are not inherently more dangerous than other breeds and highlights their positive role as family pets. Critics cite alarming fatal-dog-attack statistics from 2025 to argue for breed-specific restrictions.
A severe derecho has left Gary, Indiana, and parts of northern Indiana without power for days. Officials warn it will take until Aug. 25 to restore full service, as residents rely on generators, community centers, and aid from volunteers amid rising health and safety concerns.
A derecho swept through Gary, Indiana, on Aug. 11, causing widespread outages and damage. Ten days later, tens of thousands remain without power as residents and businesses struggle to stay open. Restaurants like Koney King have adapted to keep serving the community, while others have faced more severe losses.
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.
Matthew Rhys has become the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in a single night, taking honors for Widow’s Bay (comedy) and The Beast in Me (limited series). He also holds a previous lead drama win, making him the first man to win in all three lead acting categories. Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay dominates the night with 14 wins.