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22 Oct 2021, 11:06

Photo shows Alec Baldwin in tears outside the sheriff's office after the prop firearm shooting that left 'Rust' cinematographer dead

Culture

Baldwin discharged a prop firearm on the set of "Rust" on Thursday, Santa Fe County authorities said.The cinematographer was killed and the director was injured.The actor Alec Baldwin was photographed in tears outside the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office after he discharged a prop firearm on the set of "Rust" on Thursday, killing the movie's cinematographer and injuring the director.A photo taken by the Santa Fe New Mexican photographer Jim Weber showed a visibly upset Baldwin on the phone. -Santa Fe New Me...

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22 Oct 2021, 11:06

'Rust' director Joel Souza is out of the hospital after Alec Baldwin discharged a prop firearm on set, cast member says

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One person died and another was injured after Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on set, authorities said."Rust" director Joel Souza, was taken to the hospital but has since been released, a cast member said.The director Joel Souza has left hospital after the actor Alec Baldwin discharged a prop firearm on the set of the movie "Rust," a cast member has said.One person was killed and another was injured after Baldwin fired a prop gun on the movie's set in New Mexico on Thursday, Santa Fe County Sheriff's Off...

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22 Oct 2021, 10:12

Hollywood reacts to the death of Halyna Hutchins, cinematographer dead after Alec Baldwin prop gun discharge

Culture

Film stars and crew are paying tribute to Halyna Hutchins, a cinematographer who died on set.Police reported that Hutchins was died after Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on the set of "Rust."Film stars and crew are paying tribute after the tragic passing of Halyna Hutchins, a cinematographer who died on the set of "Rust."According to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, Alec Baldwin, who stars in the movie, discharged a "prop firearm" that killed Hutchins and injured the director Joel Souza on Thursday....

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22 Oct 2021, 09:51

A Republican congressman said Meghan Markle should lose her royal title after she advocated for paid family leave in the US

Politics

Republican Congressman Jason Smith has criticized Meghan Markle for getting involved in politics.Markle wrote an open letter to Democrat leaders in support of paid family and medical leave.Meghan Markle has been criticized by a Republican congressman after she wrote an open letter to Democrat leaders in support of paid family and medical leave. Missouri lawmaker Rep. Jason Smith told the Mail Online that the royal family should strip Markle of her title after she signed the letter "Meghan, Duchess of Sussex...

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22 Oct 2021, 07:12

Snap's stock plummets by 22% as Apple’s iPhone privacy changes hit its advertising business

Technology

Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, saw its stock tumbling 22 per cent after missing revenue expectations for its third-quarter (Q3) earnings. However, daily active users on Snapchat rose 23 per cent (year-over-year) to 306 million.The shares fell as Apple's iPhone privacy changes disrupted Snap's advertising business.In an earnings call late on Thursday, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said that the company missed the lower end of its guidance due to a few key factors, including changes to advertising tracking...

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22 Oct 2021, 07:08

Twitter now lets anyone on Android and iOS host Spaces

Technology

Micro-blogging site Twitter has announced that its audio chatroom Spaces is now open to anyone who wants to host.The Spaces team in a tweet said that the users on both Android and iOS will now be able to host Spaces."The time has arrived -- we're now rolling out the ability for everyone on iOS and Android to host a Space," the firm said in a tweet.Earlier this year, the company had limited access to hosting Spaces to accounts with at least 600 followers, saying that it found these accounts would be more lik...

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22 Oct 2021, 07:03

PUBG: New State with ‘PC-like’ gameplay will officially launch on November 11

Technology

PUBG: New State to launch globally on November 11.Pre-register now on Android and iOS to get exclusive benefits, including a vehicle skin.The company has claimed that the game will offerAfter launching Battlegrounds Mobile India, Krafton is all set to launch PUBG: New State, the company’s latest battle royale game in over 200 countries, including India. The company has now announced that the game will launch worldwide on November 11.The game is currently up for pre-registrations and is undergoing testing. T...

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22 Oct 2021, 06:21

Here’s how to install Android apps on Windows 11

Technology

Microsoft had earlier revealed that users will be able to use Android apps on Windows 11.However, the company did not make the feature available for its users.It has now made its preview available for beta testers and here’s how you can install the Android apps on your Windows 11 PC.Microsoft recently announced that the beta users can now install Android apps on Windows 11. It is now focusing on delivering the first preview of its latest feature that was promised with the release of Windows 11 earlier this ...

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22 Oct 2021, 06:12

Google lowers Play Store fees from 30% to 15% for developers

Technology

US-based search engine giant Google has announced that it will be decreasing the service fee for all subscriptions on Play Store to 15 per cent from 30 per cent for app developers starting January 1, 2022.Previously, subscription apps were charged 30 per cent for the first year, then 15 per cent thereafter."Digital subscriptions have become one of the fastest growing models for developers but we know that subscription businesses face specific challenges in customer acquisition and retention," the company sa...

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22 Oct 2021, 05:39

Twitter study reveals its algorithms amplify political tweets from right-leaning users

Technology

Twitter conducted a study on whether its algorithmic timeline amplified any political ideology or group.It found that tweets from the political right are amplified more than the political left.This occurs more in its algorithmic timeline as compared to the reverse chronological timeline.Twitter has revealed findings of its research conducted on the algorithm it uses for the home feed. It analysed political content on the platform and whether a certain political ideology was amplified by its algorithms. The ...

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22 Oct 2021, 05:30

Intel CEO says global chip shortage will not end before 2023

Technology

Intel saw its stock tumbling by more than 8 per cent after the chip maker said the industry-wide component shortage affected its PC chip business during the third quarter (Q3).Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told CNBC late on Thursday that he didn't expect the semiconductor shortage to end until 2023."We're in the worst of it now, every quarter, next year we'll get incrementally better, but they're not going to have supply-demand balance until 2023," Gelsinger was quoted as saying.The company delivered its Q3 resul...

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22 Oct 2021, 04:25

Snapchat’s upcoming family centre feature will allow parents to see who is chatting with their teenage children

Technology

Snapchat is working on a parental controls feature that will allow better monitoring to parents of their child’s activities.As per the company, the tool will enable dialogue between parents and children.The tool will also allow parents to see who their teen children are chatting with using the app.In a bid to make the experience safer for teens, Snapchat has teased a new tool that will allow parents to have better visibility of their child’s activities on the app. However, the feature is yet to be named and...

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22 Oct 2021, 04:06

Apple could drop ‘Air’ for next MacBook with M2 chip, iMac-like colours, and MagSafe

Technology

Apple is expected to launch new MacBook Air models next year.A new leak suggests it will feature a MacBook Pro-like design but in a thinner and lighter body.The new MacBook could launch without the Air moniker. Apple recently launched new MacBook Pros with the latest version of M1 chips. It looks like the next-generation MacBook Air will borrow several features from the MacBook Pro models according to a new leak.The new MacBook Air models will look quite similar to the MacBook Pro but in a thinner and light...

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22 Oct 2021, 03:09

Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on the set of 'Rust,' killing the film's cinematographer and injuring its director, police say

Culture

Alec Baldwin discharged a prop firearm that killed one person and injured another on Thursday, police said.The incident occurred near Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the set of the move "Rust."Alec Baldwin discharged a "prop firearm" that killed one and injured another on the set of the movie "Rust" at Bonanza Creek Ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.The film's director of photography, Halyna Hutchins, 42, died after being transported to the University o...

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22 Oct 2021, 02:02

Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a screaming match with Rep. Cheney over 'Jewish space lasers' comment

Politics

Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Liz Cheney argued about Greene's "Jewish space laser" Facebook post.Rep. Raskin said that Greene shouted at Cheney during a House vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt.Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Liz Cheney got into a shouting match about Greene's "Jewish space laser" conspiracy on Thursday, during a House vote to hold Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist and ally of former President Donald Trump, in criminal contempt of Congress. "I was just talking to...

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22 Oct 2021, 01:48

Biden says it's 'a reach' for expanded Medicare benefits to be included in spending bill due to Manchin opposition

Politics

During a CNN Town Hall Thursday, President Biden said that expanded medicare coverage was 'a reach.'He said chances of the provision making the bill were slim because of Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition.During a CNN Town Hall on Thursday, President Joe Biden said it's "a reach" to expand Medicare so it covers hearing aid, dental, and vision coverage in the Democratic social spending bill due to Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition to the provisions."It's a reach, because of Mr. Manchin," Biden said in response to whe...

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21 Oct 2021, 23:55

How to download files from Google Docs for offline use or sharing

Technology

You can download a Google Docs file on your computer by opening the document in a web browser and using the File menu.Both Android and iPhone owners can download Google Docs as a Microsoft Word file or PDF, or make a document available offline.Want to make a Google Docs document available offline? Downloading a document from Google Docs makes this possible. Once it downloads, you can edit or share the document as you would any other file. How to download a Google Doc on your computer The steps below will he...

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21 Oct 2021, 22:56

Putin says Biden was right to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan

Politics

Putin on Thursday said Biden made the right call by pulling US troops from Afghanistan. The withdrawal of US troops coincided with the Taliban regaining control of the country. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that President Joe Biden was right to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, Reuters reported.Putin's comments, which were directed at journalists and Russia experts, came during a week in which Russia hosted talks with senior representatives from the Taliban in Moscow. It's unclear why...

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21 Oct 2021, 22:23

How to create, edit, and customize a Google Form

Technology

You can create a Google Form via the Google Forms site, Google Drive, Google Sheets, or your mobile device.You can edit your form after sending it, including adding things like images and videos.Responses to forms are saved within the "Responses" section of the form itself.When a meeting would be too much, but an email chain would be too disorganized, a form can work wonders. If you use Google Drive, you can use Google Forms to create and send forms to your friends and colleagues. With Google Forms, you can...

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21 Oct 2021, 22:05

'Grey's Anatomy' star Scott Speedman was almost scared off by 'very passionate' fan reactions to his return as Meredith's love interest

Culture

Scott Speedman said the "Grey's Anatomy" cast "warned" him about the show's "very passionate" fans. He looked at the Instagram comments section anyway and compared it to a scene in "The Shining."Scott Speedman visited "The Drew Barrymore Show" on Monday and talked about "Grey's Anatomy" fans' "very passionate" reaction to his character Dr. Nick Marsh re-joining the show as Meredith Grey's potential love - and how it kind of scared him.He said the cast and crew "warned" him that fans were "quote unquote very...

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21 Oct 2021, 21:56

How to use the strikethrough feature in Google Docs to indicate text that should be removed

Technology

The strikethrough feature in Google Docs puts a line through selected text to indicate words not meant for publication or a change of thought. The strikethrough function is accessible through the Format tab of Google Docs in its desktop version.You can add a strikethrough to text in the Google Docs mobile app through the Font toolbar option.Google Docs offers features that are essential for creating memos, tailoring resumes, and editing essays. A useful tool to help edit your documents is the strikethrough ...

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21 Oct 2021, 21:54

'I've lost my joy': Anti-vax Republican, who worked for the Trump campaign and embraced QAnon, says she has COVID-19

Politics

Lauren Witzke was the 2020 GOP Senate nominee in Delaware.She ran against Democratic incumbent Sen. Chris Coons, winning 37.9% of the vote.A Delaware Republican who said coronavirus vaccines were part of a satanic plan to cause "mass death" is recovering from COVID-19, she announced Thursday, saying the illness had caused her to lose "all of my senses."Lauren Witzke, a self-styled "Christian nationalist" who embraced QAnon and support from white supremacists, was the Delaware GOP's candidate for Senate in 2...

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21 Oct 2021, 21:52

How to edit and delete your Amazon browsing history, and turn off tracking

Technology

You can access your Amazon browsing history, and make changes, on the "Browsing History" page of the site.On the Amazon Shopping app, you can view and change your browsing history in "Account."You can also turn off tracking in the same locations as you would to clear your browsing history.If you're trying to find a gift for someone who has access to your Amazon account, your browsing history can be a dead giveaway. However, you do have the option to clear your history or delete individual items from it - as...

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21 Oct 2021, 21:51

A guide to squash: How to identify and cook 19 seasonal varieties

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Table of Contents: Masthead StickySquash can be divided into two major categories - summer and winter squash.Summer squash have thin skins, while winter squash have hard shells.Roasting, puréeing for soup, slicing raw, and searing are common preparations for squash.Pumpkins may have stolen the show in fairy tales and autumn landscapes across America, but there are so many different kinds of squash available all year, from familiar zucchini and butternut squash to more exotic varieties like tromboncino, red ...

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21 Oct 2021, 21:23

Halle Berry told the director of 'X-Men 2' 'kiss my Black ass' after a confrontation over his 'drug issues' didn't go well

Culture

Halle Berry once told director Bryan Singer to "kiss my Black ass" while on set for "X-Men 2," Page Six reported.Costar Alan Cumming recalled the incident in his upcoming book "Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life." Halle Berry once told director Bryan Singer to "kiss my Black ass" while filming "X2: X-Men United," Page Six reported. Costar Alan Cumming recalled the event in his upcoming book: "Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life." According to Cumming's account, Singer admitted that he was taking pa...

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21 Oct 2021, 21:11

The ACE Family lost ownership of their $10 million mansion and could face eviction

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YouTube stars Austin and Catherine McBroom may face eviction from their $10 million home.Videos on their ACE Family channel often take place in the LA mega-mansion.Austin and Catherine McBroom show off what looks like a fairy-tale lifestyle on their ACE Family YouTube channel, which has more than 19 million subscribers. The family, which includes two daughters (aged 3 and 5) and a 1-year-old son, moved into a massive $10.1 million Los Angeles mansion in 2019 that's featured in most of their videos.But prope...

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21 Oct 2021, 21:04

Sarah Paulson says she knows her 'the killer is escaping' line from 'American Horror Story' is a TikTok meme - but she thinks users don't realize it's her

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One of Sarah Paulson's "American Horror Story" lines went viral on TikTok."Help, he's escaping, the killer is escaping, help me," she said in "American Horror Story: Asylum."Sarah Paulson revealed that she was aware of the TikTok memes about her "American Horror Story: Asylum" line "help, he's escaping, the killer is escaping, help me."In an Instagram live stream with actor Leslie Grossman that appears to have taken place on Wednesday, Paulson spoke about the flood of TikTok memes about one of her lines fro...

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21 Oct 2021, 20:59

A 'Succession' fan edited part of the show to look and sound like the iconic baseball scene in 'Twilight,' and the video is a must-watch

Culture

Social media users have compared the baseball scenes in "Twilight" and "Succession" for years.On Wednesday, a "Succession" fan edited the HBO scene to feature audio from the 2008 movie.On the surface, "Twilight" and "Succession" don't have much in common. "Twilight" is a movie centered around an over-the-top supernatural romance, while "Succession" is an Emmy-winning HBO series about an ultra-wealthy family's battle for control of a media conglomerate.But set aside the differences in genres, plotlines, and ...

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21 Oct 2021, 20:58

Issa Rae changed the ending of 'Insecure' just 2 weeks before the finale was supposed to be filmed

Culture

Issa Rae changed the ending of "Insecure" two weeks before filming was scheduled for the finale."I can't wait to talk about it when it airs to see if I made the wrong decision," Rae told EW.Issa Rae is determined to give the beloved HBO show "Insecure" the ending it deserves, even if that means making a last-minute quick change.In a new cover story, Entertainment Weekly reports that the "Insecure" co-creator and main star sent an email to showrunner Prentice Penny and executive producers Amy Aniobi and Laur...

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21 Oct 2021, 20:56

11 burning questions we have after the 'You' season-3 finale

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21 Oct 2021, 20:48

Ariana Grande says her 'sensitive ear' makes her 'very annoying' to work with: 'It's a blessing and a curse'

Culture

Ariana Grande was recently interviewed by her longtime vocal coach, Eric Vetro, for his new podcast.She opened up about her "very picky, sensitive ear" and how it's made her into a "perfectionist."Ariana Grande recently opened up about her "brutal" perfectionism as a singer, saying, "That makes it very annoying to work with me."The Grammy-winning singer was recently interviewed on the debut episode of "Backstage Pass With Eric Vetro," a podcast hosted by her longtime vocal coach. Vetro, who has also worked ...

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21 Oct 2021, 20:44

Adele says her most prized possession is a wad of Céline Dion's chewed gum

Culture

Adele stars in the newest installment of Vogue's "73 Questions" video series.Asked about her "proudest possession," she showed off a framed wad of Céline Dion's chewed gum.Adele revealed in a new video that she has Céline Dion's chewed gum proudly displayed in her home.The "Easy On Me" singer was recently interviewed for Vogue's "73 Questions" series - though she actually answered 95 questions, which is the sum of her four numeric album titles, "19," "21," "25," and the forthcoming "30."When asked about her...