JERUSALEM, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that a new documentary film which alleges that mass civilian deaths were routinely built into targeting ‌decisions in Gaza was part of a wave of global incitement against Jews.
"NAZA", directed ‌by Israeli journalists Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday and received a 25-minute standing ovation when it was screened on Thursday.
The film takes its **** le from an Israeli military term for expected "collateral casualties" and is built around anonymous interviews with intelligence officers and soldiers involved in the war.
"It's shocking. We are fighting global antisemitic incitement and when it comes from ‌within us it is intolerable," Netanyahu ⁠said in a video posted on Telegram. "And now two Israeli directors portraying the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) as war criminals receive applause at the Venice festival."
Netanyahu's ⁠comments followed a statement from the Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir, who said the film constituted an attack on the state of Israel.

#global

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The Buffalo Bills needed Josh Allen to rescue them one more time. Their franchise quarterback delivered.
Allen directed a 96-yard touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter to lift Buffalo to a 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans. He completed the comeback by finding Joshua Palmer for a 34-yard touchdown with 1:36 remaining.
Houston still had an opportunity to answer, but Greg Rousseau forced a C.J. Stroud fumble near the Buffalo goal line to secure the victory. It was an early-season reminder that defeating the Bills requires more than taking a late lead. Opponents must finish the job without giving Allen another meaningful possession.
Allen completed 20 of 29 passes for 334 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for two scores, accounting for four of Buffalo's touchdowns in the win. His final touchdown throw was made possible by a missed opportunity from the Texans.

#drive #yard

Russell Crowe showcased his dramatic weight-loss transformation as he enjoyed a rare family appearance at the Venice Film Festival.
The Gladiator star, 62, was joined by his long-term girlfriend, Britney Theriot, 42, and his youngest son, Tennyson, 20, at the premiere of his self-directed documentary, What Love Builds, on Friday.
Looking noticeably slimmer, Russell cut an elegant figure in a black dinner suit featuring satin lapels, which he paired with an open-neck white shirt and polished black shoes.
Britney Theriot and Russell Crowe attend the 83rd Venice International Film Festival (@ Getty Images)
The Oscar winner wore his long hair swept back into a low ponytail, while his full silver beard completed his distinguished red-carpet look.

#festival #theriot #gladiator

AVAV stock has plunged 40% in a year despite a historic $464M Army laser contract and a record $1.5B funded backlog.
AeroVironment's LOCUST laser cuts drone intercept costs from millions to under $10 per shot, backed by 300 cartel drones already downed at the southern border.
Nawabi sold 28,265 shares at $139 while ***** ysts set a $226 average price target, leaving investors to weigh insider doubt against a 47x forward P/E.
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AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) chairman and chief executive Wahid Nawabi went on CNBC this week with an arithmetic problem for defense investors. Drones being thrown at Western militaries and border installations cost roughly $150,000 apiece, according to Nawabi, while the interceptors historically used to knock them down cost millions of dollars per shot. His pitch is that AeroVironment's LOCUST directed-energy laser, per Nawabi, brings that engagement cost down to less than $10 per shot.

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On September 9, AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) revealed its Q1 FY27 results, posting its highest ever first quarter revenue. Topline figure of $480.5 million marked a 6% year-over-year growth, fueled by a $15.5 million jump in product sales and a $10.3 million expansion of service revenue. The company reported a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4, after total bookings for the quarter came in at $0.7 billion. Let's explore the underlying drivers of AeroVironment's impressive first quarter print.
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The first quarter record topline figure reflects on strength across the underlying business lines. The Autonomous Systems (AxS) and the ***** e, Cyber and Directed Energy (SCDE) segments contributed $346 million and $134.5 million to the total revenue, respectively. The overall gross profit jumped 31% during the quarter to $124.6 million. This pushed gross margin to 26% from 21% posted a year earlier.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the first quarter almost doubled, from $0.32 in the same period last year to of $0.59 in the recently concluded quarter. The company also increased its funded backlog, which clocked in at $1.5 billion, compared to $1.2 billion recorded on April 30.
With a strong backlog position and landmark strategic wins, management upheld its full-year guidance, with topline figures estimated to land between $2.125 billion and $2.225 billion. It has forecasted an adjusted EBITDA ranging from $305 million to $325 million, along with diluted EPS between $3.02 and $3.34 on adjusted basis.

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SKYRIZI and RINVOQ remain AbbVie's main growth drivers, with additional opportunities in inflammatory bowel disease, vitiligo, alopecia and hidradenitis suppurativa. The company expects a subcutaneous SKYRIZI induction approval for Crohn's disease in the fourth quarter and plans further combination-therapy data.
AbbVie is advancing a broad pipeline, including the BCMA-directed cancer therapy etentamig, which showed strong early multiple-myeloma results and could support a rapid regulatory filing. Neuroscience programs such as bretisilocin for depression are also expected to deliver additional data this year.
The company is taking a selective approach to acquisitions and partnerships, having invested about $20 billion in roughly 30 transactions while increasing annual R&D spending toward $10 billion. Management maintained its outlook for high-single-digit annual revenue growth through the decade.
Moderna Just Doubled Overnight, and 2 More Healthcare Stocks Could Follow It

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Like mother, like son! Vanna White's son, Nikko Santo Pietro, wore her Wheel of Fortune dress after a dare on his social media.
"I am a man of my word. Directed by jackieecarterr. Filmed by haleeyybee," Pietro captioned his Instagram post on September 10.
On August 28, he put up a post telling his followers that whatever the top comment was on that post was what he was going to wear for his next showing. Pietro is a real estate agent.
His sister, Gigi, commented with "Borat Speedo." Nikko replied, "Over the shoulder?" to which Gigi said, "Of course." However, her comment did not win.
The comment that received the most likes, with 47 at the time of publication, read, "One of your mother's dresses from the show."

#post #nikko #santo #wheel

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had little warning before King Charles III publicly clarified in a letter to government officials that their royal status would remain unchanged.
On Tuesday, September 8, the day after the letter was released, a spokesperson for Harry, 41, and Meghan, 45, told the BBC that they "were a little surprised not to have been told about this in advance."
As In Touch previously reported, the unusual missive followed the couple's move back to Britain with their two children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, marking their return after six years in California.
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"To help avoid doubt or confusion, the King has directed that the following information be shared," the letter, issued on September 7 by Lord Chamberlain Richard Benyon, stated (per The Guardian), reaffirming the arrangement established when Harry, 41, and Meghan, 45, stepped back as working royals in 2020.

#told

Justin Bieber's latest Instagram carousel stays close to home, with Hailey Bieber and their 2-year-old son, Jack Blues, appearing throughout the new collection of family photographs.
The singer opened the Sept. 7 post with a candid selfie beside Hailey, who wore a black cap embroidered with "Yukon," the ****** le of a song from his 2025 album Swag. Another photograph captured Justin carrying Jack while holding an iced coffee.
Jack later joined his father on a couch, where the two were photographed cuddling together. As in the couple's previous posts, the toddler was shown from angles that kept his face out of view.
The family update arrived a little more than two weeks after Jack's second birthday on Aug. 22. Hailey marked the milestone with her own collection of family memories, including a father-son walk and a video showing the toddler already working on his golf swing.
"Yukon" appeared on Swag, which Justin released in July 2025. Hailey and Jack also appeared in the song's black-and-white music video, directed by Cole Bennett.

#justin

The Cleveland Browns have had plenty of time this offseason to reflect on what they need to do in 2026. With a new coaching staff and an overhauled roster, Week 1 will speak volumes about what they'll be like.
ESPN also did one last bit of reflection when they tasked the beat writers for their respective teams with answering a few final questions about their teams. However, one question was directed at ESPN's Seth Walder. He was asked what a bold prediction about the Browns is.
His answer centered on the quarterback position.
He answered, "Quarterback Taylen Green will start at least four games. Perhaps there's no fourth-string player with an easier path to playing time than Green, a sixth-round pick out of Arkansas. I'm bearish on Watson, Sanders and Gabriel, so by the time the end of the season rolls around, I suspect the Browns will want to see if they have anything in Green."
Taylen Green may already be getting some work in packages. He just brings something to the position with his speed and mobility that no one else on the depth chart does. When an offense needs a spark, Green ca provide that and he showed it during the preseason.

#time #taylen

Pop star Pink is under fire online for resharing an anti-Israel message and then following it up with a series of Instagram posts directed at her detractors.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, supported British musician Ed Sheeran on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in a show called Loop Tour on September 4 and 5. Donning a keffiyeh in front of an 80,000-strong audience, the rapper shouted "Free Palestine" and addressed Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying that they are not being forgotten.
"Every human being walking on this earth deserves exactly the same freedom," he added, as reported by Variety.
The rapper then performed his protest song "Hind's Hall," which featured flashes of Gaza on the stadium screens. Macklemore referenced Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, named after student demonstrators at Columbia University who renamed a campus building in her honor. The rapper then addressed Jewish concertgoers, saying that criticizing Israel and condemning their actions as genocide is not a condemnation of Jewish people and that his message is a message of peace and dignity for everyone.
American pop diva, whose legal name is Alecia Beth Moore Hart, posted a video with the message "Awful" to her Instagram Story, claiming that Jewish fans who came to see Sheeran's performance are exposed to propaganda against Israel. According to Pink, Macklemore's speech and video presentation amount to a false accusation of genocide, and people who came to the concert are entitled to "apologies and refunds."

#Instagram #macklemore

Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has launched another scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), accusing the governing body of playing a major role in the national team's recent struggles.

Ajmal, who claimed 362 wickets across international cricket for Pakistan before his career was brought to an early end by an issue with his bowling action, has repeatedly expressed his frustration with the PCB. The former spinner has maintained that the board failed to support him during a difficult phase of his career.

His latest criticism comes after Pakistan suffered another heavy defeat against England in the Lord's Test. Following the loss, the PCB made a series of sweeping changes, sacking head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul while also sending seven players back home.

Among those sent back was Imam-ul-Haq, who did not bat in either innings and was subsequently accused of faking his calf injury.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi later attempted to defend the players and urged critics to stop demotivating the team. Ajmal, however, questioned the sincerity of that message and instead accused the board itself of undermining Pakistan's cricketers.

"The board itself has demotivated the players more than anyone else. The board is not letting any player stand. There are players who have done well, who have also been dropped. There are players who have been humiliated by the PCB," Ajmal said.
The former Pakistan spinner also directed his criticism towards Director High Performance and selector Aaqib Javed and white-ball head coach Mike Hesson.

With Hesson also asked to take charge of the Test side for the third match against England, Ajmal claimed the pair have significant control over Pakistan cricket and held them responsible for the team's current situation.

"Aaqib Javed and Mike Hesson (who has been asked to take over the Test team for the third Test) are a team. These two are controlling everything and are responsible for this whole mess. The whole issue is about egos," Ajmal said on Samaa TV.

Ajmal further criticised the PCB's long-term planning, claiming Pakistan's cricket structure had regressed considerably.

"Our team has gone back 10 years. We have not planned for the future," he added.

Pakistan have already surrendered the Test series against England and are now facing the prospect of a clean sweep. The third and final Test is scheduled to begin at Edgbaston on Wednesday, with Hesson set to take charge of the Test side.
Naqvi, meanwhile, had earlier attempted to explain the reasoning behind the PCB's decision to make such extensive changes after the Lord's defeat.

Speaking to Geo Network, the PCB chairman insisted that the decisions were not motivated by personal issues and said the board had little choice when players were not producing results.

"Every match of a series is important for us, and we are not left with any option if a player is not performing but to look for his replacement. The

Reuters reported that President Donald Trump bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in ***** e Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) shares on June 23, according to a financial disclosure signed August 12 and made public August 22.
The purchase, part of more than 1,000 stock trades Trump made that month, came two weeks after ***** eX's June 12 IPO, the biggest in U.S. history, which valued the company at $1.77 trillion. White House spokesman Davis Ingle said third-party financial institutions manage the president's portfolio independently and that "neither President Trump nor any member of his family has any ability to direct, influence, or provide input" on the investments.
Reuters previously reported that Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler, a Trump cabinet member, also earned millions from ***** eX-related investments.
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The disclosure shows a favorable policy environment for ***** e Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX). President Donald Trump has directed his administration to help sharply increase the number of U.S. commercial ***** e launches. It is a policy priority that could benefit ***** eX given its leading position in the launch market.

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CAIRO (AP) — The new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Sunday said Tehran plans to announce an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz aimed at vessels it believes are attempting to transit the waterway.
Mohsen Rezaei's comments to Iran's state broadcaster came with few details, a day after the U.S. struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran launching ballistic missiles at U.S. warships. Experts called the launches a dangerous escalation after Iran's previous attacks at sea targeted commercial shipping.
The new zone should be announced in the coming days and weeks and "will begin from the line of the U.S. naval blockade, extend toward the Strait of Hormuz, and from this side continue into the Persian Gulf," Rezaei said. "Any ship that enters this area with the intention of passing through the Strait of Hormuz and is identified will be placed on our sanctions list."
It is not clear where Iran defines the location of the weekslong U.S. blockade, which is aimed at Iranian ports and keeping Tehran from shipping out its oil. The U.S. military has said over 20 warships are supporting the blockade, which as of Sunday had redirected 92 commercial ships and disabled three.
The U.S. has been introducing new measures to increase the economic pain on Iran after negotiations collapsed and no end to the intermittent fighting appears in sight. Meanwhile, Iran continues to attack some ships trying to transit the strait, which has become an important source of leverage for Tehran in the war that began Feb. 28 with U.S. and Israeli strikes.

#strait

Thirty four days before Elizabeth Holmes reported to federal prison, she invited a skeptical film crew into her life and allowed cameras inside her home.
The footage became You Can See Everything, a previously secret A24 documentary directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. Its first teaser shows Holmes sitting across from Fielder and insisting that she has no reason to deceive him.
"I'm always being real," Holmes tells him before the camera pulls back to reveal her infant daughter nearby. PEOPLE reports that the scene was filmed before Holmes surrendered to Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas on May 30, 2023.
A24 says the documentary begins 34 days before Holmes goes to prison and follows a journey lasting three years. The film was finally revealed during a surprise screening at the Telluride Film Festival on September 6.
The teaser opens with Holmes and Fielder facing each other on a couch. "I don't have anything to deceive you on," Holmes tells him before saying she is engaging with him as another human being and has no reason to lie to him.

#holmes #fielder

Marine pilots moving from the newly retired Harrier to the F-35 must unlearn old instincts.
The F-35 eases much of the physical work of flying, but gives pilots far more data to manage.
Former Harrier pilots say breaking those patterns takes repeated simulator training and practice.
The first time a former Marine Harrier pilot brings an F-35 fighter jet in to land on the deck of an amphibious warship, skills honed by hundreds of hours in the old jet might work against them in the new Lightning II.
The AV-8B Harrier, the Marine Corps' short take-off and vertical-landing fighter, saw its pilots carefully manage three different controls — one to control direction, an engine throttle, and a nozzle lever that directed engine thrust, allowing the aircraft to hover.

#harrier #pilots #former #fighter

Iowa football got its 2026 season off to a roaring start, racing past Northern Illinois on Saturday afternoon in 40-0 shutout fashion from Kinnick Stadium.
Fourth-year quarterback Hank Brown got the start and the Nashville, Tenn., product did not disappoint. Brown was sharp as he directed touchdown drives on each of the Hawkeyes' first three possessions.
Brown finished 12 of 20 passing for 129 yards with a touchdown pass. The 6-foot-4, 218-pound signal-caller made Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester's decision to tab him as the season-opening starter look like a great one. Transfer receiver Tony Diaz impressed and veteran back Kamari Moulton ran wild.
Iowa's defense was just magnificent as NIU could do nothing offensively all day long. The Hawkeyes also came up with a pair of turnovers.
Deshaun Lee picked off a pass and Ty Hudkins recovered a fumble.

#season #touchdown #pass #saturday

United Rentals Inc.'s (NYSE:URI) AI-enabled Equipment Agent facilitates customers within the equipment rental industry in comparing and selecting equipment and machinery in line with their project requirements. As per United Rentals' management, it has led to a 70% enhancement in users' ability to find equipment that fits their specific needs. The company decided to capitalize on that momentum by expanding its availability to ChatGPT, which made it the first equipment rental application available on ChatGPT store.
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There are several strategic benefits of such innovation for United Rentals. The Equipment Agent solidifies the company's digital ecosystem by integrating its expertise and large equipment rental fleet with accessible, user-friendly and intelligent tools built according to customer needs. It enables customers to work with an engaging conversation-based system, instead of depending on conventional filter-based search methodologies. Moreover, the system is designed to make suggestions similar to the ones shared by equipment experts.
The tool supports efficient rental decision-making by streamlining the overall equipment discovery process for customers, and helping them move from planning to execution. Such capabilities come from decades of jobsite experience and fleet know-how, based on real customer questions. The tool has been tested extensively by the company's sales and equipment specialists. User experience from research to reservation is highly seamless as they are directed to detailed product pages on the company website, once a recommendation is generated.
Integration into ChatGPT further extends the tool's visibility beyond United Rentals' existing digital channels, which enables the company to serve customers across its various existing platforms. Such expansion will also offer usage data and related insights around customer behavior.

#customer #agent

Evil Dead actor Bruce Campbell shared a heartbreaking health update after announcing his cancer diagnosis.
In the September 2 episode of The Adam Carolla Show, Campbell, 68, revealed he has approximately five years to live. The news came six months after the actor publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis — although he hasn't specified what type of cancer.
Campbell opened up more about his health journey while discussing the independent film Ernie & Emma, in which he starred and for which he produced, wrote, and directed.
"It's a very fascinating timing of having a movie about a guy who's spreading his wife's ashes who died, made by a guy who's dying," he pointed out. "I'm in a five-year prognosis. The type of cancer that I have, which I don't want to get into, the current thing is a five-year deal."
"So the prognosis is that you have five years to live?" Carolla clarified, to which Campbell replied, "Give or take."

#cancer #five #actor

Model Emily Ratajkowski is taking fashion lovers back in time with a spectacular archival cover shoot. Starring on the cover of EE72 magazine's Fall 2026 issue, the supermodel embraced full '90s nostalgia. Styled by chief creative officer Edward Enninful, Emily wore legendary runway pieces straight from Vivienne Westwood's iconic Fall/Winter 1993 collection. Photographed by Craig McDean, her daring tartan ensemble proved that true vintage fashion never goes out of style.
For the dramatic "Made in the 90s" cover story, Emily stepped into a museum-worthy plaid creation. The colorful tartan micro minidress featured a dangerously high hemline that showcased her long legs. The outfit combined rich red, green, and blue tartan fabrics. It was artfully layered with a fuzzy wool wrap, a fitted waist belt, and pleated side panels. Across her hips, she wore a traditional fur-trimmed sporran bag hanging from a delicate silver chain.
Stylist Edward Enninful carefully curated every detail to match Westwood's famous punk-meets-royalty aesthetic. On her head, Emily wore a matching tartan beret topped with a dramatic sweeping feather. Down below, she wore bright, colorful argyle socks pulled up her calves. She paired the socks with sky-high black lace-up platform heels. In behind-the-scenes video footage, Enninful admired the rare footwear and hat, calling the entire look a true museum piece.
During the photoshoot, Emily posed against a bold red studio backdrop while photographer Craig McDean directed her movements. He guided her to place her hands firmly on her hips and turn into a dramatic side profile. Emily worked the camera effortlessly, bringing moody, smoldering energy to every frame.
Meanwhile, her beauty team created a quintessential '90s grunge-glam look. Hairstylist Karim Belghiran gave her textured, messy waves with long fringe bangs. Makeup artist ***** Page finished the look with intense plum-smoky eyeshadow, sharp eyeliner, and a nude lip. Ultimately, Emily Ratajkowski brought a legendary fashion moment back to life with unmatchable supermodel poise.

#ratajkowski

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A 62-year-old man planned to lend his daughter $80,000 directly from his self-directed IRA so she could cover a cash shortfall in her small business, with the loan structured to pay interest back to the IRA rather than to a bank. Before signing anything, his accountant warned him that the transaction wasn't merely risky—it would be a prohibited transaction under the federal tax rules governing IRAs.
Backing away isn't being overly cautious. A loan from an IRA to a child is a textbook prohibited transaction, and unlike a bad investment that simply loses money, a prohibited transaction can cause the IRA to lose its tax-advantaged status, potentially treating the account as distributed for tax purposes as of the first day of that year.
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Binance co-founder and Canadian billionaire Changpeng Zhao (CZ) says that capital is starting to return to the cryptocurrency market.
CZ says that capital that had been directed towards artificial intelligence (A.I.) in recent months is beginning to return to the crypto sector, helping to boost prices.
In an interview, CZ said that the "hot money" that had been flowing into A.I. stocks is now being shifted to crypto such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) and related exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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The Campbell's Company cut 13% of its salaried workforce as part of a plan to slash $500 million in costs by 2030, with CEO Mick Beekhuizen saying the company needs to take "decisive action" to improve performance.
The packaged food maker is also closing two snack plants as it aims to protect margins and support higher levels of investment. Campbell's added it will cut its quarterly dividend by 36% to generate savings that will be directed to other parts of its business.
The announcement comes as Campbell's posted a loss during its fourth quarter, with sales slipping 8% to $2.14 billion. Sales in its snacks business, which includes Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm, plunged 12% during the period. In meals and beverages, home to Rao's, V8 and its iconic soups, sales dipped 4%.
As consumers continue to rein in their spending, food companies are feeling the heat. Beekhuizen said cost cuts at Campbell's are necessary to support greater investment in brands to position them for success.

#sales #investment

Bees fans have always supported the club with passion, positivity, unity and respect for those around them, and we want to ensure Brentford remains a place where everyone feels welcome, safe, and can enjoy watching the club they love.
Creating a ****** e where everyone feels welcome means taking a clear stance against discrimination in all its forms. All types of discrimination are unacceptable, including racist, ****** ist, misogynistic, ****** phobic, transphobic, ableist and faith-based abuse.
This includes discriminatory chanting, songs, language or gestures, whether directed at an individual, team, club or wider group of people, and we continue to urge supporters to carefully consider their words and actions and the impact they may have on others, including fellow supporters.
We would like to make supporters aware of recent changes to the law relating to ****** -based harassment in public.
The Protection from ****** -based Harassment in Public Act 2023 introduced a new aggravated offence under the Public Order Act 1986 where an offence is motivated, wholly or partly, by a person's ****** or presumed ****** . In such cases, courts can now impose a more severe sentence, with the offence carrying a maximum penalty of up to two years' imprisonment.

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby shared a screenshot of a racist text message on social media, prompting an investigation that ultimately led to the sender losing his job and being banned from WNBA events. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
A Rhode Island-based medical equipment company has terminated an employee after the individual was linked to a racist message sent to Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby, adding another chapter to growing concerns about harassment directed at WNBA players. The development follows an internal investigation prompted by Hamby's public disclosure of the message on social media, Yahoo! Sports reported.
The controversy began in late August when Hamby shared a screenshot of a text message she said had been sent to her personal phone number. According to reports, the message included racist language and offensive imagery. Hamby posted the sender's phone number on X and asked followers whether anyone recognized it, prompting widespread attention online.
Social media users subsequently identified the individual believed to have sent the message and connected the person to Acclaro Medical. After learning of the allegations, the company announced that the employee had been suspended while an investigation was conducted. Days later, Acclaro confirmed the individual was no longer employed by the company.
In statements provided to media outlets, Acclaro Medical said it condemns racism, harassment, hate speech and discrimination. The company also emphasized that the conduct allegedly involved does not reflect its values or standards.

#company #individual

When Alix Earle spoke to Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her new Netflix reality television series, "Earle Meets World," she slipped in a small dig directed toward her former boss, Alex Cooper, with whom she is currently embroiled in a months-long feud.
Earle was asked how it felt to finally address the beef on camera in the series that is due out Sept. 4. "I'm happy that I said my piece, but I'm happier just to, like, focus on the premiere and having the show out there," she told the reporter. "And, you know, hers are getting canceled, so it is what it is."
Earle's podcast "Hot Mess" was hosted on Cooper's Unwell Podcast Network until March 2025, when it was abruptly announced that it was leaving.
Cooper, best known for hosting the podcast "Call Her Daddy," took to social media in April of this year to address the rumors of their rift, saying in a video, "Hey girl, the passive aggressive reposts and the likes and the commenting on things — I've got to call you out here." She continued, "You're going to need to get specific and just say what you've got to say about me. There's no NDA. No one is stopping you. Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself." Then, Earle responded to her in the video's comment section: "Okay on it."

#address #alix

George Clooney was a late bloomer in Hollywood who now frequently uses his platform as an industry icon to promote political and humanitarian causes close to his heart.
At 65, the megastar belongs to a rare caste of Hollywood actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise whose names have become globally famous.
His dark good looks, natural charm and on-screen charisma have also earned him frequent comparisons to 20th-century Hollywood giant Cary Grant.
"I think he's better at the job of being a movie star than anybody who has ever done it," Tony Gilroy, who directed him in 2007 thriller "Michael Clayton", once said about him.
Clooney "absolutely can't be reduced to just his looks and charm, which are indisputable," Alberto Barbera, artistic director of the Venice Film Festival, told AFP on Tuesday.

#brad #pitt

Mark Wahlberg has opened up about his decision to leave Los Angeles after years of working in Hollywood. The actor moved his family to Las Vegas in 2022 to prioritize his four children and their upbringing. Wahlberg recently explained the decision on The Shop podcast, saying his kids were "getting exposed to a lot" and "getting in a lot of trouble."
Although Wahlberg misses Los Angeles, he believes moving away was the right choice for his family. He said, "The best thing was to say, 'OK, let's put them first. I don't have to be here. I can always come back.'" The actor shares four children with his wife, Rhea Durham. He has previously explained that Las Vegas gives them more freedom to pursue hobbies such as golf, horseback riding, and basketball.
Wahlberg also believes living in Hollywood is no longer necessary to maintain a successful career. He said, "In this day and age, you can self-tape, and you can audition from anywhere." The actor pointed out that productions increasingly shoot outside California, including in countries such as Australia and the UK, making it easier for actors to work without living in LA.
Despite that, Wahlberg has not completely fallen out of love with the city. He said he misses its weather, restaurants, and friends. He hopes to come back and calls it his 'goal.' Wahlberg wants to spend more time there during the summer, saying, "Summertime in California, man, there's nothing better."
Wahlberg continues taking on new projects despite living outside Los Angeles. His next major release is a historical crime thriller, By Any Means, directed by Elegance Bratton. The film stars Wahlberg as infamous mafia hitman Gregory Scarpa, who joins forces with a young Black FBI agent, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi. It is scheduled to hit theaters on September 4, 2026.

#living #california

Transformers director Michael Bay recently revealed that he spoke with original franchise star Shia LaBeouf earlier this year. However, their conversation did not touch on the actor's legal troubles. LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on February 17 following a confrontation during Mardi Gras. He was charged with three counts after allegedly punching two men outside a French Quarter bar.
Bay, who directed LaBeouf in three Transformers movies, told TMZ that he last communicated with LaBeouf roughly six months ago. The 61-year-old said, "He called me, and this was a very nice call he gave. He said he went on the Transformers Universal ride with his daughter."
Bay said LaBeouf told him he had finally watched their movies through his daughter's eyes and cried. LaBeouf had never told his daughter that he appeared in the films, but she was drawn to the Transformers ride. Bay called the experience a "great story." LaBeouf, who played the lead character, Sam Witwicky, shares a four-year-old daughter, Isabel, with The Odyssey actress Mia Goth.
Bay also revealed that he has not checked in with the actor since their previous conversation. However, he added, "He's a great guy, and he's a great actor. I had an amazing time working with him, and I think he's a very good person."
The New Orleans Police Department confirmed that officers were called to the Royal Street Inn and Bar in Faubourg Marigny following an alleged altercation involving LaBeouf. Court documents say a manager tried to escort him out, but the actor allegedly attempted to hit. LaBeouf then allegedly punched a male patron who stepped in to help the manager.

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ESPN'S Jeff Passan made a humorous reference on social media Sept. 2, quoting a Milwaukee Brewers post that showed Christian Yelich's go-ahead home run in his team's 9-4 win over the Cubs one night earlier.
"Can I ask, by the way, how people in Chicago felt about their home game turning into a road game?" Passan wrote. "That can't happen."
Indeed, Brewers fans were pretty loud as Yelich circled the bases in the top of the sixth, though Passan's sentiment has some added history.
Can I ask, by the way, how people in Chicago felt about their home game turning into a road game? That can’t happen. https://t.co/FVYdN4nKXl
Passan caught a little bit of local flak for those same words directed at Brewers fans at the end of June, part of an interview with "Wilde & Tausch" on ESPN Milwaukee.

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