How a Micro-Budget Student Film Changed Sci-Fi Forever
An anonymous reader writes: In the early 70s, young filmmakers John Carpenter and Dan O'Bannon created a spaceship tale for a graduation project -- little knowing it would influence Alien and many other works. Made for $60,000 by film school
Fake AI law firms are sending fake DMCA threats to generate fake SEO gains
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Plex Asks GitHub to Take Down 'Reshare' Repository Over Piracy Fears
Plex is a multi-functional streaming platform that allows users to watch, organize, and curate their favorite media entertainment. Sharing Plex libraries is also an option; one that comes with piracy concerns. In an effort to "avoid the growth of piracy,"
'Goonies' Sequel 'Curse of One-Eyed Willy' Is Releasing in Theaters in Summer 2026?
The 1985 classic film "The Goonies" was a hot topic of discussion on social media in early 2024, with users sharing news of a sequel title and poster.
Israel to open new aid routes to Gaza after Biden phone call
It comes hours after the US president told Israel it must protect civilians if it wants to keep Washington's support.
Errors in Israel's Gaza evacuation warnings, BBC finds
Experts say these errors could violate Israel's obligations under international humanitarian law.
Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips
Chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump while demand for AI-related products booms.
Argentina battles dengue surge and repellent shortage
Residents find it nearly impossible to buy mosquito repellent ahead of their worst-ever dengue season.
Diplomatic spat erupts between Poland and Israel after WCK killings in Gaza
Israel's ambassador has sparked outrage for accusing Poles of anti-Semitism following the killing of seven aid workers.
Why I’m protesting against my Israeli government | Close Up
Gil Dickmann’s aunt was killed on October 7. His cousin is a captive. He's leading the charge against Israel’s Gaza war.
Pedro Sanchez: Championing Gaza ceasefire and Palestine statehood
Spain's prime minister says Netanyahu's strategy leads to international isolation as Gaza death toll rises.
Saudi Arabia to host women’s tennis WTA Finals for the next three years
The lucrative, multiyear deal is the latest professional sports event acquisition by the kingdom in recent years.
Political group No Labels drops search for third-party presidential candidate
The advocacy group No Labels announced Thursday that it is stopping efforts to find a third-party candidate for the 2024 presidential election, according to CEO Nancy Jacobson.
Report: Hot air balloon pilot had ketamine in his system during Arizona crash that killed 4
The pilot of a hot air balloon that crashed in the Arizona desert and killed four people in January had elevated levels of ketamine in his system, an autopsy found.