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Ying-Di Yin is a film curator, arts and culture writer and creative producer based in London. She heads up Special Projects at Girls in Film and is a familiar face on panels and Q+As.
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· Johnny Oleksinski
Israel Festival honors Oct. 7 hero Aner Shapiro with art for social change
Aner Shapiro, the Jerusalem artist and musician who was killed while saving others during the October 7 massacre, will be honored at this year’s Israel Festival with an unusual event this week aimed not simply at celebrating creativity, but at putting it to work.
· HANNAH BROWN
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Midwinter Break’ on Netflix, a “Drama-for-Adults” Starring Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds
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· John Serba
Prisoners break down barriers by teaching each other to read
Dane and Simon* with the Turning Pages books. (ABC News: Anna McGuinness)
· Anna Mcguinness
Popular travel destination known for clean-eating and wellness culture is now plagued with a rotting stench
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· Christopher Edwards
US court allows thousands of lawsuits against tech firms over social media addiction
The lawsuits allege that companies including TikTok and Meta intentionally addicted young users, contributing to a mental health crisis
· Reuters
US court allows thousands of lawsuits against tech firms over social media addiction
The lawsuits allege that companies including TikTok and Meta intentionally addicted young users, contributing to a mental health crisis
· Reuters
Ithaca bets on hometown hero Odysseus for tourism boom
ITHACA, Greece — Standing on the ferry as it waits to dock on the Greek island of Ithaca, Giorgia Ongarato is only too keen to talk about the "Odyssey" -- the epic poem that inspired Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film.
· Agence France-Presse
Woman takes to social media to identify man who ‘secretly recorded’ her in SoCal mall dressing room
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· Nina Joudeh
Debut memoir deals with dating-app fatigue, fertility anxiety and egg-freezing
Joseph first dreamed of becoming an author after she visited the Scholastic Book Fair as a seven-year-old. (Supplied: Hardie Grant Publishing)
· Ying Di Yin
What happened to all the sex in The Odyssey?
Christopher Nolan’s interpretation of The Odyssey – the film that’s drawn millions to cinemas around the world since its release in July – is missing some of the poem’s really interesting women, and its sexiness, according to Classicist Mary Beard. “It’s de-feminised it,” she says. “And turned it into a kind of batt…
· Kerrie O'Brien
‘Big Brother 28’ star Lyric Medeiros defends peeing in shared shower after ‘viral’ confession
“Big Brother 28” star Lyric Medeiros has no regrets about repeatedly peeing in the shared shower.
· Eric Todisco
Lions center Cade Mays will miss significant time with wrist injury, Campbell says
Detroit Lions center Cade Mayes talks to the media after an NFL football practice, June 4, 2026, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
· Paula Pasche
Gina Kirschenheiter shares unfiltered take on ex-‘RHOC’ producer blasting ‘miserable’ and ‘narcissistic’ Shannon Beador
Gina Kirschenheiter is coming to Shannon Beador’s defense — despite the pair once having a notoriously rocky friendship.
· Evan Real, Danny Murphy
Armie Hammer and Reagan Newman call it quits after brief fling
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· Mara Siegler
Ryan Seacrest ‘getting serious’ with Dutch model girlfriend
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· Martha Williams
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 16-22
Spectators watch as Madonna performs during half time of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
· The Associated Press
Best dumbbell sets for sculpting and gains in your home gym, per celebrity trainers
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· Victoria McDonnell
Will Voters Think Francesca Hong Is Too Radical? Here’s Where She Stands.
Francesca Hong, a chef and state lawmaker, is the front-runner in the race for the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor. If she wins the primary on Tuesday, Ms. Hong, a democratic socialist who has staked out a position to the left of her party, will have triumphed over several candidates considered more mod…
· Julie Bosman
Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’
The former US president will host six episodes of A Great Book for Audible, discussing work from Toni Morrison and John le Carré to James Baldwin
· Ella Creamer
China fails to launch a Long March 7A rocket with a comms satellite
BEIJING (AP) — China ‘s launch of a rocket carrying a communications satellite on Monday evening was not successful, state media reported, adding that the cause of the failed launch was under investigation.
'Dukes of Hazzard' star Ben Jones dies at 84
Cooter, actor Ben Jones, sits atop one of the 229 hotrods, named the General Lee, used in the show “Dukes of Hazzard” as ecstatic fan, Aliceson Johnson, of Charlottesville, Va., sits in the drivers seat in front of his store in Sperryville, Va., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
· Jeffrey Collins
Klay Thompson spotted with mystery woman months after ugly Megan Thee Stallion split
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· Jenna Lemoncelli
Alicia Carmody says Liz McGraw is ‘thriving’ after quitting ‘RHORI’: ‘I definitely miss her’
Liz McGraw has never been happier since quitting “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.”
· Samantha Nungesser, Danny Murphy, Evan Real
Canva tools help Filipino teachers rethink classroom learning
Filipino educators are turning to digital tools to adapt to changing curricula, streamline lesson preparation and create more interactive classroom experiences, showing how technology can support teachers without replacing the human connection at the heart of education.
· The Manila Times
HP highlights creativity, family connection through print
As digital tools continue to shape how people learn, work and create, HP brought families together to explore the value of print through its INKredible Learning Day, a hands-on workshop focused on creativity, storytelling and family connection.
· The Manila Times
NATO member hit by ammo depot fire
Multiple explosions have been heard at a Bulgarian munitions storage facility after a delivery truck serving a military plant caught fire, local media have reported.
· RT
TV5 expands programming slate with new shows ‘Mommy Guard,’ ‘Frontline sa Umaga’
TV5 is strengthening its programming lineup for the second half of 2026 with a mix of entertainment, news, public service, music and talent-driven shows, led by the highly anticipated TV reunion of Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal in the morning series “Mommy Guard.”
· Iza Iglesias
The Manila Hotel unveils Mid-Autumn Festival offerings
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· The Manila Times
Marian Rivera tries AI for restorative sleep
A premium smart mattress brand is bringing artificial intelligence, adaptive support and wellness technology into Filipino bedrooms.
· The Manila Times
Viewers question TV talents’ loyalty
PROBABLY the worst blow that ABS-CBN experienced since Marcosian rule was the fate decided upon by Congress during the Duterte administration. No 25-year franchise was granted, hence its eventual closure.
· Ronnie Carrasco 3rd
‘The Invite’ Comes to Digital But When Will Olivia Wilde’s ‘The Invite’ Movie Be Streaming?
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· Anna Menta
Keke Palmer shares blistering ‘warning shot’ as fans fear Sean Evans ‘fumbled’ romance: ‘Go to hell’
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· Jolie Zenna
Kinshasa skate festival aims to change perceptions of urban sports
More than 500 young people gathered in Kinshasa for the second edition of the To Skater Festival, a three-day celebration of skateboarding and urban culture aimed at inspiring a new generation of athletes and artists.
· AfricaNews
‘I can’t watch it without sobbing’: your happiest TV endings
From poignant farewells to adorable cuddly toy monkeys, these are the televisual finales that turn Guardian readers into puddles of joy
· Guardian Readers, Joe Pinner
John Oliver on Trump’s DoJ: ‘Potential long-term damage is difficult to sum up’
The Last Week Tonight host discussed how the president has transformed, weakened and weaponised the Department of Justice
· Guardian staff
NCCA opens Asean Cultural Center in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) opened the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Cultural Center in Manila on Sunday.
· Reina C. Tolentino
German media becoming dangerously radicalized – war correspondent
German news coverage of Russia is becoming increasingly radical as the media grooms the public for war, correspondent Thomas Roeper told RT.
· RT
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German news coverage of Russia is becoming increasingly radical as the media grooms the public for war, correspondent Thomas Roeper told RT.
· RT
Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert
Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations
· Theodora Yu
Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert
Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations
· Theodora Yu
Tupac Shakur murder suspect to stand trial 30 years after shooting shocked music world
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· Fox News
‘RHOC’ alum Jeana Keough finishes radiation treatment as ‘painful’ cancer battle continues
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Jeana Keough finished her radiation treatment — but her tongue cancer battle is far from over.
· Eric Todisco
Sam Neill on making Hunt for the Wilderpeople: ‘We were attacked by a puppet pig!’
Speaking just before his death, the actor recalled his hostile hunting dog Zag, director Taika Waititi’s comedy genius – and the wild boar scene that left children traumatised Warning: contains spoilers
· Chris Broughton
‘Today’ show star Craig Melvin reveals sports anchor wife Lindsay Czarniak’s new gig
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· Ariel Zilber
Rob Reiner’s daughter Romy’s latest acting gig has sweet connection to dad
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· Tamantha Ryan
Sports on TV for Tuesday, Aug. 11
ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD, Mid-Atlantic Region Semifinal, Bristol, Conn.
· The Associated Press
North Carolina beauty queen controversially stripped of title launching legal challenge, blames ‘shameful cancel culture’
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· Chris Bradford
Ofcom investigates GB News over guest’s pride and paedophilia remarks
Regulator acts after 12,000 complaints over comments by Caroline Farrow linking parades with bestiality and paedophilia
· Michael Savage