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In brief: ‘Hexed’ release date, Warwick Davis rejoins ‘Harry Potter’ and more

Disney revealed some new information about its upcoming movie slate at the “Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney” event, held from Aug. 29 to Aug. 31 in Orlando, Florida. Its latest original animated movie, Hexed, is slated for a November 2026 release, while Ice Age: Boiling Point is scheduled for release in February 2027. Disney also shared that Toy Story is returning to theaters for its 30th anniversary on Sept. 12 and revealed a sneak peek at Toy Story 5, set to hit theaters on […]

September 2, 2025 1

Entertainment

‘Weapons’ fights its way back to #1 at the Labor Day weekend box office

'Weapons' movie poster (Warner Bros. Pictures)Weapons fought its way back to the top of the box office this Labor Day weekend, taking in $12.8 million.The horror film previously spent its first two weeks of release at the top but had dropped to second place last week, momentarily dethroned by the limited theatrical release of the Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters.Coming in second this week was the 50th anniversary rerelease of Jaws, which gobbled up $9.9 million over the three-day holiday weekend. The crime comedy Caught Stealing, starring Austin […]

September 2, 2025

Music

Never-before-seen John Lennon & Yoko Ono performance of ‘Instant Karma (We All Shine On)’ released

Cover art for 'Power to the People (Super Deluxe Edition)'/Capitol/UMeA never-before-seen video of John Lennon and Yoko Ono performing during their One to One benefit concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden has been released.The clip is a performance of Lennon’s solo hit “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On),” which he performed during the concerts on Aug. 30, 1972. It features newly restored and edited footage of the performance, with newly remixed and reengineered audio.The performance of “Instant Karma! (We All Shine)” is one of the […]

September 2, 2025

Entertainment

‘Dances with Wolves’ actor Graham Greene dies at 73

Graham Greene attends the premiere of 'Seeds' during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Lightbox on September 06, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Shawn Goldberg/Getty Images)Dances with Wolves actor Graham Greene, who paved the way for Indigenous actors in Hollywood, has died at age 73, his rep confirmed to ABC News.The Oscar-nominated Canadian First Nations actor passed “after a lengthy illness,” according to his agent Michael Greene (no relation). In a statement, his agent called him “a great man of morals, […]

September 2, 2025

Music

Cher, Joni Mitchell & more join Cyndi Lauper for final show of her farewell tour

Cyndi Lauper performs in Wantagh, NY, July 2025 (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Cyndi Lauper)Cyndi Lauper is headed to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this fall, and to celebrate the final show of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, she brought out fellow female members of the Hall to join her onstage.Cher and Joni Mitchell -- the latter in only her second public appearance of 2025 -- were special guests at Lauper's show Saturday at the Hollywood […]

August 31, 2025 1

Viewpoints

The Hidden Housing Crisis For America’s Seniors

For millions of older Americans, the dream of aging in place is colliding with the reality of inaccessible and unaffordable housing. Retrofitting homes is often out of reach financially, downsizing isn’t the easy fix it appears to be, and without these changes, independence and safety become harder to hold onto in later life. We cover this quiet crisis and what resources are available to take proactive steps early on. Guest Information: Jennifer Molinsky, Director of the Housing and Aging Society […]

August 31, 2025 1

Health

Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In America

It’s no secret that October is the month of breast cancer awareness, but it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when speaking of cancer was taboo and women having any choice of how they were treated was even more strange. Our expert discusses the three women who transformed the breast cancer movement into what we see today. Guest Information: Judith Pearson, Author, Radical Sisters Links for more info: Radical Sisters Instagram: @judithpwrites Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center The […]

August 31, 2025 1

Viewpoints

Part 2: Beyond Lesson Plans: Balancing Delays & Highlighting Progress

Teaching today means far more than covering math problems and reading lists. It’s managing the ripple effects of the pandemic, lingering academic delays, and the daily pressures kids bring with them. Alongside the frustrations are signs of progress, as schools adapt with new resources and evolving approaches. In part two of this story, we cover how teachers are finding the silver lining in these challenges and what are some key focuses heading into this school year. Guest Information: Lindsay, fourth […]

August 31, 2025 1

Health

Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe?

Many parents begin to worry if their child is much shorter than classmates, and some go as far as to give growth hormone to their kids. However, it doesn’t make the significant difference that these families hope. Our experts explain when growth hormone is appropriate, and how the real solution to shorter kids feeling inferior is society’s mindset. Guest Information: Dr. Laurie Cohen, Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Professor of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Dr. David Sandberg, […]

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