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Paapa Essiedu faces death threats for playing Snape in Harry Potter TV series
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Paapa Essiedu faces death threats for playing Snape in Harry Potter TV series

The Harry Potter TV series is currently under production, and the makers announced the cast last year. The show, being produced by HBO, will feature fresh faces bringing back the magic of Hogwarts School. Reactions to the new casting have been mixed, but actor Paapa Essiedu has reportedly received death threats after being cast as Professor Snape. He has been on the receiving end of severe online abuse, including racially motivated threats. Security enhanced on Harry Potter sets The makers have heightened security on set amid threats targeting Essiedu. Casey Bloys, CEO of HBO and HBO Max, confirmed the increased security and said the backlash was expected given the show’s massive global fan base. Speaking to Variety, he said, “With actors on major IP shows — especially one with such pas...
This 13-Inch M4 MacBook Air Is $250 Off for the Amazon Big Spring Sale
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This 13-Inch M4 MacBook Air Is $250 Off for the Amazon Big Spring Sale

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (2025, M4, 512GB) is down to $949 for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, a $250 drop from its usual $1,199 and its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. This is Apple’s most accessible laptop, and an easy-to-recommend choice as a long-term machine for everyday use. Reviews back that up, with PCMag giving it an “outstanding” rating and naming it the best ultraportable laptop of 2025. Over at Lifehacker, senior tech editor Jake Peterson has also pointed out in his coverage that this Air is a better value for most buyers than stepping up to a MacBook Pro, especially at a discount like this. The M4 chip keep...
Woman who sued Bill Cosby for 1972 sexual assault awarded nearly $60M – National
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Woman who sued Bill Cosby for 1972 sexual assault awarded nearly $60M – National

A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her US$59.25 million. After a nearly two-week trial in Santa Monica, jurors found Cosby, 88, liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna Motsinger. They awarded her $17.5 million in past damages and $1.75 million for future damages, including “mental suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, inconvenience, grief, anxiety, humiliation, and emotional distress.”Then in a second phase of the trial Monday afternoon, they awarded an additional $40 million in punitive damages. 2:28 Bill Cosby released from jail after sex assault conviction overturned ...
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Teleportation
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What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Teleportation

This week, people are wrong about teleportation. A common science fiction trope, teleportation is the transfer of matter or energy from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them. Widely repeated claims of teleportation have been cropping up since at least 1583, when occultist John Dee supposedly vanished from his home in England and reappeared at the same moment in Prague. The most recent report comes from Gregg Phillips, who was appointed to lead FEMA's office of response and recovery in December.On a January episode of the Onward podcast, Phillips said, "I was with my boys one time, and I was telling them I was gonna go to Waffle House...this was in Georgia, and I end up at a Waffle House like 50 miles away from where I was... they said: 'That’s not possible...
The Traitors 2: Munawar Faruqui, Shweta Tiwari, Rubina Dilaik, Elvish confirmed
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The Traitors 2: Munawar Faruqui, Shweta Tiwari, Rubina Dilaik, Elvish confirmed

The upcoming season of The Traitors is already generating buzz, and the excitement has only intensified with reports that several Bigg Boss winners will be part of its second edition. Bigg Boss winners under one roof According to reports, popular winners including Munawar Faruqui, Elvish Yadav, Shweta Tiwari, and Rubina Dilaik are set to compete in The Traitors 2. Their inclusion has raised anticipation levels, as all four are known for their strong personalities and impressive gameplay in their respective seasons. The show, which blends strategy, deception, and psychological gameplay, is expected to become even more intense this time. Contestants will not only have to complete tasks but also identify the “traitors” hidden among them, making trust and manipulation key elements of the ga...
Taylor Frankie Paul says daughter has to ‘relive’ 2023 incident after leak – National
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Taylor Frankie Paul says daughter has to ‘relive’ 2023 incident after leak – National

Taylor Frankie Paul is revealing how the leaked video from a 2023 incident with her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen is affecting her daughter after the video was made public. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star said her eight-year-old daughter Indy, whom she shares with ex-husband Tate Paul, is “having to relive” the incident all over again.“Worst part is my daughter is having to relive and see it all over again years later after extensive work with her and apologies to her about that night,” Paul wrote on TikTok. 0:57 ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 22 cancelled amid Taylor Frankie Paul controversy She also said her two-year-old son Ever, whom she ...
People with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk of developing dementia: Study
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People with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk of developing dementia: Study

People with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a study. Type 2 diabetes is also linked to an increased risk of dementia compared to those without diabetes. However, the findings show only an association and do not prove that diabetes causes dementia. Type 1 diabetes is relatively rare, accounting for about 5 per cent of all diabetes cases. "As advances in medical care have extended the lives of people with type 1 diabetes, it`s becoming increasingly important to understand the relation of type 1 diabetes to the risk of dementia," said study author Jennifer Weuve, MPH, ScD, of Boston University. "We have known that type 2 diabetes is linked to an increased risk of dementia, but this new research suggests that, unfortunately, the association may be even ...
10 Hacks Every Ring User Should Know
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10 Hacks Every Ring User Should Know

When setting up any new internet-connected device, don't stick with the default settings. Doing so introduces security risks, and it's also a less-than-optimal way to use the features available to you. If you have a Ring camera or doorbell, there are a whole host of changes you can make to minimize annoyance and maximize privacy. Snooze Motion Alerts when you're outsideMotion alerts are among the most useful features of any security camera, but you don't need a notification to your phone when you are the one moving around your property. You can snooze alerts in certain situations, such as when you're outside doing yard work or hosting a party. Global Snooze pauses alerts for all cameras and doorbells for a set duration, while Alerts Snooze allows you to pause notifications from a specific ...
Govt intensifies regulatory surveillance against GLP-1 based weight loss drugs
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Govt intensifies regulatory surveillance against GLP-1 based weight loss drugs

Amid serious concerns over recent introduction of multiple generic variants of GLP-1 based weight loss drugs in the Indian market, the government on Tuesday, March 24, said it has intensified regulatory surveillance against the drug’s unauthorised sale and promotion.  In order to ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices in the supply chain of Weight Loss Drug (GLP-1), the Drugs Controller of India has intensified its regulatory surveillance, according to Health Ministry. Concerns have emerged regarding their on-demand availability through retail pharmacies, online platforms, wholesalers, and wellness clinics.  These drugs, when used without proper medical supervision, may lead to serious adverse effects and related health risks. “Regulatory surveillance will continue to be intensified i...
Chappell Roan responds to accusations of mistreating 11-year-old fan – National
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Chappell Roan responds to accusations of mistreating 11-year-old fan – National

Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan has responded to accusations made by Brazilian-Italian soccer star Jorginho Frello that a security guard mistreated his 11-year-old stepdaughter after she recognized the singer at a hotel in Brazil over the weekend. Frello said his wife and child were staying at the same hotel in São Paulo as Roan, who was in the country for the Lollapalooza Brazil music festival, when the alleged incident took place.The soccer player accused the pop star’s security team of treating his 11-year-old daughter “in an extremely aggressive manner” that left her in tears. 1:49 Pop star Chappell Roan shouts out Saskatchewan in new song ...