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The 78th Annual Tony Awards achieved its largest TV audience in six years, attracting 4.85 million viewers on CBS, a 38% increase from 2024. Paramount+ also saw a record-breaking streaming audience, up 208% year-over-yea…
Apple unveiled new AirPods features at WWDC 2025. AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2 will gain studio-quality audio recording, utilizing H2 chip technology for improved sound during calls and recordings. A …
North Dakota State University (NDSU) faces a looming deadline to decide whether to join the House vs. NCAA settlement. Opting in would allow for increased revenue sharing with athletes and higher compensation, but with s…
Following the death of Jim Irsay, his three daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson, will assume ownership of the Indianapolis Colts. Irsay-Gordon becomes owner and CEO, Foyt owner and executive vic…
Cole Escola, a non-binary actor, won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for their work in "Oh, Mary!" This makes them the first openly non-binary actor to win this award and the first to win for a play they …
Sean Combs' ex-girlfriend, identified as "Jane," testified in his sex trafficking trial, corroborating claims made in a previous lawsuit filed by Cassie Ventura. Jane described similar experiences involving coerced parti…
HBO's "Harry Potter" series adds seven actors to its cast, including Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt and Johnny Flynn as Draco and Lucius Malfoy, respectively. Other additions include actors portraying ke…
Aaron Rodgers's 2025 contract with the Steelers is finalized, exceeding his initial $10 million request. While the deal is significantly less than his market value, potentially reaching $19.5 million depending on perform…
A Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic appeared prematurely on eBay, revealing its design and specifications. Images show a 'squircle' design with a rotatable bezel and a significant upgrade to 64GB of storage, double that of …
Celine Song's "Materialists" offers a nuanced look at modern love and self-worth in New York City. Dakota Johnson stars as a high-end matchmaker navigating the complexities of dating and relationships. The film features …
Microsoft and Asus unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally, a Windows-based handheld gaming device aiming to rival the Steam Deck. Featuring a unique controller-like design and a customized version of Windows optimized for smaller sc…
Tyler Perry's psychological thriller "Straw," starring Taraji P. Henson, has debuted at #1 on Netflix's US trending list. The film follows a single mother facing multiple crises in one day, from job loss to eviction and …
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a record-breaking five-hour French Open final, overcoming a two-set deficit for his first-ever comeback win of this magnitude. The match, hailed as one of the greatest ever, showc…
HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series has cast Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby as Petunia and Vernon Dursley, respectively. The series, described as a faithful adaptation, will feature a star-studded cast including John Li…
Fairphone's upcoming model, the Fairphone 6, is set to launch this month, boasting a modular design with interchangeable accessories like card holders and ring grips. Leaked details reveal a two-part rear cover for custo…
Apple's Siri, lagging behind competitors like Google Assistant, faces an uncertain future. Despite a planned ChatGPT integration, Siri's context-aware features are delayed. Meanwhile, Google is phasing out its own Google…
Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching Adobo Ranch, a new spicy ranch dressing, to combat a recent sales decline. The new dip, costing $0.75 extra, is their first since 2020 and aims to attract customers amid economic conce…
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One topped the Chinese box office for a second weekend, grossing $9.8 million. The film's total in China now stands at $46.9 million. Other notable films included the Chinese ani…
Only one spot remains in the College World Series, with Duke and Murray State facing off in a decisive Game 3 on Monday. Murray State, after a surprising win on Sunday (19-9), will play Duke (who won Game 1, 7-4) for the…
Wise's move to a US primary stock listing highlights a concerning trend for the London market. A new US tax bill (Section 899) threatens to penalize foreign-owned firms domiciled in countries with "unfair foreign taxes,"…
Julianna Pena, after losing her UFC bantamweight title to Kayla Harrison at UFC 316, expressed disappointment but congratulated Harrison. Pena, in an Instagram post, stated her intention to recover and challenge the winn…
Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, saw its stock price surge over 12% after announcing a plan to acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027, a significant increase from its previous target. This $5.4 billion investment aims to…
Dean DeBlois' live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" faithfully adapts the beloved animated franchise, grounding the coming-of-age story in a visually stunning Viking world. Mason Thames stars as Hiccup, alongside Gerard…
Sarah Snook, known for her Emmy-winning role in "Succession," won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play. Her performance in the one-woman Broadway production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray," where she…
Asian stocks surged Monday, boosted by optimism surrounding upcoming US-China trade talks. A regional stock gauge climbed 0.9%, with Hong Kong shares rising 1.2% and poised to enter a bull market. Technology stocks also …