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‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office; ‘Roofman’ in at #2

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‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office; ‘Roofman’ in at #2

Jared Leto stars in 'Tron: Ares.' (Disney)Tron: Ares, the third film in the Tron sci-fi franchise that started back in 1982, zoomed its way to #1 at the box office over the weekend.According to Box Office Mojo, the movie, starring Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges, Greta Lee and Evan Peters, took in $33.5 million over the weekend. However Variety notes that number is disappointing, given that the film was initially predicted to […]

todayOctober 13, 2025

Bad Company asks fans to guess who’s inducting them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Bad Company asks fans to guess who’s inducting them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

: Drummer Simon Kirke and Paul Rodgers of Bad Company perform in concert during 'ZZ Top's 50th Anniversary Texas Bash' at Austin360 Amphitheater on May 19, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/WireImage)The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the performers and presenters for this year’s induction ceremony on Wednesday, although they didn’t specify who those people would be honoring on induction night. Well, now Bad Company, one of […]

todayOctober 13, 2025

Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and more react to Diane Keaton’s death

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Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and more react to Diane Keaton’s death

Diane Keaton and Steve Martin attend 'Rodeo Drive Walk Of Style' awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, 2003 (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)Diane Keaton is being remembered by some of her co-stars, friends and admirers. The Oscar-winning star of movies like Annie Hall and Something's Gotta Give died Saturday at age 79.Keaton's First Wives Club co-star Goldie Hawn wrote a lengthy tribute on Instagram that read, in part,  "Diane, we aren’t ready to lose you. You’ve […]

todayOctober 12, 2025 1

Why A Louisiana Librarian Became A National Target

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Why A Louisiana Librarian Became A National Target

After middle school librarian Amanda Jones voiced her opposition to book banning at a local Louisiana school board meeting, she began receiving thousands of death threats. We cover both perspectives behind the book banning debate and talk to Jones about the challenges she’s faced over the past few years and explore what drives her to keep advocating for her cause. Amanda Jones, author, That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning […]

todayOctober 12, 2025 1

CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneering The Future Of Cancer Treatment

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CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneering The Future Of Cancer Treatment

CAR T-cell therapy is a groundbreaking cancer treatment that reprograms a patient’s own immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer. First approved by the FDA in 2017, it’s already shown success in patients with blood cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. While the therapy can cause serious side effects, our expert this week –a pioneer of this therapy– discusses the future of using this powerful new weapon against […]

todayOctober 12, 2025 1

The Widening Divide In Politics, Love And Life

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The Widening Divide In Politics, Love And Life

From politics to dating to ideas of what success looks like, young men and women are increasingly on opposite sides. This week – we’re joined by two experts who trace the divide back to social media, shifting power dynamics, and cultural change. Both also raise some key questions about how this generational split will reshape current norms. Corey Seemiller, Gen Z researcher, professor, leadership studies, Wright State University Richard Nennstiel, […]

todayOctober 12, 2025 1

AI Therapy: Can An Algorithm Help You More Than A Human?

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AI Therapy: Can An Algorithm Help You More Than A Human?

Will AI therapy promote even more isolation within society? Dr. Michael Heinz, a research psychiatrist, is part of a team using generative AI to act as a therapist for people with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. He explains how this always-available AI therapist measures up to human-based therapy, and how AI best fits into the future of mental health.’ Guest Information: Dr. Michael Heinz, research psychiatrist, Dartmouth College Links for […]

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning ‘Annie Hall’ actress, dead at 79

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning ‘Annie Hall’ actress, dead at 79

Diane Keaton (Fotos International/Getty Images, FILE)Legendary actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning role in Annie Hall, and iconic performances in The Godfather films and The First Wives Club, has died at 79. Her death was confirmed to ABC News by Dori Rath, who produced several movies with the actress.A cause of death was not provided. ABC News has confirmed that the LAFD responded to a medical call at Keaton's Brentwood Home […]

todayOctober 11, 2025

The Black Crowes release ‘Exit’ from upcoming ‘Amorica’ super-deluxe box set

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The Black Crowes release ‘Exit’ from upcoming ‘Amorica’ super-deluxe box set

(L-R) Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes perform onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at The Kia Forum on January 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for FIREAID)The Black Crowes have released a new track from the upcoming super-deluxe edition of their third studio album, 1994’s Amorica.The latest is the track “Exit,” which is part of the set's The Marie Laveau Sessions. […]

todayOctober 10, 2025 1

‘Tron: Ares’ star Jared Leto on his ‘Tron’ fandom, working with Jeff Bridges

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‘Tron: Ares’ star Jared Leto on his ‘Tron’ fandom, working with Jeff Bridges

Jared Leto stars in 'Tron: Ares.' (Disney)It's time to go back into The Grid.Tron: Ares, the third film in the Tron franchise, has arrived in theaters. Its star Jared Leto told ABC-owned station WPVI he has been a huge fan of Tron going back to when he was 11 years old and seeing the original film at the movie theater."For me, Tron is like someone else's Star Wars," Leto said. "I […]

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