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‘3 Body Problem’ Was Delayed For Months to Add One Scene That Made It Better

[This story contains spoilers from Netflixs 3 Body Problem.] Netflixs 3 Body Problem was actually finished and ready to be released on the streamer in mid-2023. But showrunners David Benioff, Dan Weiss and Alexander Woo realized their sci-fi epic adaptation of Liu Cixins acclaimed novels was missing something: Their first episode quickly plunged viewers into a mystery surrounding the suicides...

BBC Boss Outlines Goals: “Pursue Truth, Back British Storytelling, Bring People Together”

The BBC needs more partnerships with media, entertainment and technology giants, such as one with the Walt Disney Co. for sci-fi hit show Doctor Who, and change how it does business further in a competitive and polarized world. That was the message of Tim Davie, the director general of the U.K. public broadcaster, in a major Tuesday speech outlining his...

Jun 4, 2026

Like the hit Netflix show Homicide New York? Then watch these 3 true crime shows now

Thanks in large part to its hugely familiar setting,Homicide New Yorkhas been a huge success since it premiered on Netflix. The series follows some of the grisliest crimes that have taken place in Americas largest city. Contents Ill Be Gone in the Dark (2020)American Nightmare (2024)The Staircase (2004-2022) If youre looking for more great true crime thats in a similar...

Jun 4, 2026

Stephen Colbert Expresses Remorse for Kate Middleton Jokes (But Doesn’t Apologize)

Dan Schneider and Nickelodeon Haven’t Talked About Censoring Old Shows After Apology Video

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‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’ Review: Fascinatingly Uncomfortable HBO Docuseries Tests the Limits of Its Star’s Likability

One of the most intriguing aspects of Jerrod Carmichaels Emmy-winning Rothaniel was the way it erased the already blurry line between comedy special and therapy session. Seated in an uncomfortable-looking chair in the glare of a harsh spotlight that left the rest of the intimate venue entirely in the dark, Carmichael explored family trauma and his sexuality in a soft-spoken,...

Jun 4, 2026

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Cillian Murphy to Star in Mining Drama ‘Blood Runs Coal’ for Universal

Steven Spielberg Accepts USC Shoah Foundation Honor, Says He’s “Increasingly Alarmed” by Antisemitism

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‘Shogun’ Star Tadanobu Asano Joins Thai Director Pen-ek Ratanaruang’s Culinary Thriller ‘Morte Cucina’ (Exclusive)

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Eli Noyes, Pioneer in Clay and Sand Stop Animation, Dies at 81

Business

Laurene Powell Jobs Throws Support Behind Disney Board and Bob Iger in Proxy Fight

As the board proxy fight between The Walt Disney Company and Nelson Peltzs Trian Partners comes down to the wire, Disney and CEO Bob Iger have locked up the support of another high-profile Disney shareholder. Laurene Powell Jobs said in a statement Thursday that she is urging shareholders to vote in support of Disneys board nominees. My family and I...

Paramount+ Sets Launch Details for Ad Tier in Canada, Australia, Premium Plan in France

Paramount Globals streaming service Paramount+ has unveiled the launch timing and pricing for its international advertising-supported subscription offering, the so-called Basic (with ads) plan, in Australia and Canada. The ad tier will roll out in Canada in April, priced at C$6.99 ($5.16) monthly and C$61.99 for a year ($45.76), and in Australia in June, priced at A$6.99 ($4.59) per month...

Jun 4, 2026

Bill Weinstein Joins Paradigm Talent Agency Following Verve Exit

After leaving Verve last month, Bill Weinstein and Devon Schiff are joining Paradigm in the literary content department, the agency has announced. In this business, whether collaborating or going head-to-head, there is no denying the creativity, intelligence and passion that Bill and Devon bring to their work. This relentless advocacy on behalf of clients is a great fit with the...

Jun 4, 2026

BBC Studios Acquires Spanish Producer Brutal Media

Audacy Reorganizes Podcast Division, Sunsets Cadence13 Brand

In Setback for Disney Board, Influential Shareholder Firm ISS Backs Nelson Peltz in Proxy Fight

Hollywood Pantages Ushers Reach Tentative Deal on First Labor Contract

Hollywood Office Tower ‘The Star’ On Sunset Unveils $1B Makeover Plan

NBCUniversal Media Group Promotes David Pietrycha to Chief Business Officer

Hermès Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Exclusivity of Birkin Bags

TKO to Pay $335M to Settle Legal Bout Against UFC Fighters Ahead of Trial

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March Madness Is Booming for TV Networks In Need of a Jolt

Can college basketball turn TVs fortunes around? At a moment where linear TV is in something of a lull, with last years strikes still being felt and a continued weak advertising market, the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament might be just the thing the market needs. As usual, this years games will be televised on CBS, TNT, TBS and TruTV,...

Jun 4, 2026

Cinematographers Guild Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios on Craft-Specific Issues

Blumhouse Inks Deal With ‘Shark Tank’ Contestant American Immersion Theater

ESPN Inks Multibillion Six-Year Extension for Expanded College Football Playoff

Fresh Off MrBeast-Amazon Deal, Creator Economy Firm Spotter Bolsters Leadership (Exclusive)

Kenny Ortega Returns to Paradigm (Exclusive)

Condé Nast Plans More Layoffs, Files Charge Against Union as Staffers March to Executive Offices

Paramount Stock Pops After Apollo Bid for Film and TV Studio

Nonfiction Producer CreativeChaos Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

Crime & Law

Violence at University of Chicago Prompts a Search for Solutions to Ensure Safety

While University of Chicago officials promptly indicated they’d increase off-campus patrolling following the recent death of a graduate, some members of the Asian community are calling for systemic change instead of increased surveillance or police presence.

The Role of Race in the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

The murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse is forcing the nation to revisit conversations about race and privilege in the criminal justice system, with many wondering if Rittenhouse would have received the same treatment if he were Black.

Jun 4, 2026

7 People Killed, 35 Shot Over Weekend in Chicago: Police

A 14-year-old boy was among the seven people killed across Chicago over the weekend, according to Chicago police.

Jun 4, 2026

Rittenhouse Tells Fox News ‘Not a Racist Person,’ Backs BLM

Police: Parade-Crash Suspect Was In a Domestic Disturbance

All 3 Men Charged in Arbery’s Death Convicted of Murder

'Mama, Are You OK?' In Waukesha, Minutes of Terror Recounted

Donations Pour in for Missouri Man Freed After 43 Years

Stings at Malls To Crack Down on Disability Parking Placard Abuse

Police Seek Help Finding Missing Teens Last Seen Outside Amundsen High School

Jussie Smollett Heads to Trial Years After Hoax Attack Allegations

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Protesters Trace Route Rittenhouse Took in Kenosha

Demonstrators traced the route Rittenhouse took the night in August last year when he shot and killed two people and wounded a third during protests over police brutality. They carried signs that said “Reject Racist Vigilante Terror” and “THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS GUILTY!” A couple of protesters carried long guns.

Jun 4, 2026

Lightfoot’s Pick to Lead COPA Offers ‘Sincere, Heartfelt’ Apology After Report Recommends Suspension for Officer Slain Months Later

Acquitted and in Demand, Rittenhouse Ponders What’s Next

The Week in Review: Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Charges

In Kenosha and Beyond, Guns Become More Common on US Streets

Man Charged with 5 Homicide Counts in Deadly Waukesha Crash

Jury Finds Rittenhouse Not Guilty in Kenosha Shootings

Hundreds Protest Rittenhouse Acquittal Across US

Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting at Chicago Police Officers Sunday

Education

10 of the Most Quaint Small Towns in Louisiana

　　Louisiana is a coastal state in the Gulf of Mexico, in the eastern section of the deep south, bordering Mississippi and Texas to the East and West and Arkansas to the north. A state with virtually no mountains, Louisiana has a diverse landscape and ecosystem primarily categorized by forest pines...

8 Towns In California That Are Ideal For Seniors

　　Palm trees and Pacific Ocean sunsets. Many will agree that no state has been more romanticized than California. Featuring landscapes that drip in beauty, the Golden State offers retirees warm, pleasurable weather, access to world-class beaches, surreal and dramatic sceneries, and a world of adventure opportunities. While it is not...

Jun 4, 2026

9 of the Most Welcoming Towns in Minnesota

　　Minnesota is a natural wonderland known as the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. As a travel destination and as a place to live, the state earns enthusiastic reviews. In fact, Minnesota has so much going for it that a 2023 study named it the best state for millennials in the...

Jun 4, 2026

7 Small Towns in Washington to Visit for a Weekend Getaway

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　　Bounded by Lake Erie to the north, and the US States of Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana to the northwest, east, southeast, southwest, and west, respectively, Ohio is a beautiful state on the northeastern edge of the American Midwest. While the state’s urban metropolises including the state capital...

Jun 4, 2026

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Health

Why should you include low-intensity exercises in your cool-down routine?

Spread the love Why should you include low-intensity exercises in your cool-down routine?When it comes to exercise, most people are aware of the importance of warming up before a workout. However, many tend to neglect the cool-down phase, which is just as crucial for overall health and fitness. Including low-intensity...

Why should you avoid storing cooked foods at room temperature for too long?

Spread the love Why should you avoid storing cooked foods at room temperature for too long?Storing cooked foods at room temperature for too long can pose serious health risks. It is important to understand the reasons behind this caution to ensure the safety of your food and prevent foodborne illnesses....

Jun 4, 2026

Why should you avoid storing foods at room temperature for too long?

Spread the love Why should you avoid storing foods at room temperature for too long?Storing foods at room temperature for extended periods can pose serious health risks. This is because certain microorganisms thrive in warm environments, and when food is left out, these microorganisms can multiply rapidly, leading to food...

Jun 4, 2026

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Why should you hydrate properly during a cool-down?

Spread the love Why should you hydrate properly during a cool-down?Proper hydration is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being, especially during a cool-down after physical activity. When you engage in exercise, your body loses water through sweat, which can lead to dehydration if not replenished adequately. Hydrating properly...

Jun 4, 2026

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Politics

Explainer: What’s Behind Continued Efforts to Decertify 2020 Election?

Legal experts, including Republican attorneys, say there is no legal means to decertify the past election and no evidence to support such action. Nevertheless, decertification continues to be a rallying cry among many Republicans in Wisconsin and elsewhere.

Russia Says It Will Quit the International Space Station After 2024

NASA said in February it intends to keep operating the International Space Station until the end of 2030, after which the ISS would be deorbited and crashed into a remote part of the Pacific Ocean. Commercially operated space platforms would replace the ISS as a venue for collaboration and scientific research, NASA said.

Jun 4, 2026

Indiana Abortion Debate Draws Protest Crowds, Vice President

Indiana is one of the first Republican-run state legislatures to debate tighter abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court decision last month overturning Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

Jun 4, 2026

President Joe Biden Tests Negative for COVID-19, Ends ‘Strict Isolation’

Biden: Killing of al-Qaida Leader is Long-Sought ‘Justice’

After Stalemate, Senate Approves Bill to Aid Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits

CTA Service Slowdowns, Crime Issues Make Transit Rides Difficult for Chicago Commuters

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin Demurs on Biden in 2024 and Dem Majorities This Year

Google Buys Thompson Center, Will Preserve Much Loved, Loathed Loop Landmark

Number of Uninsured Americans Drops to Record Low

Spotlight Politics: Battle Over Illinois Democratic Party Chair; Lightfoot Pitches Soldier Field Dome

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Brittney Griner’s Russian Trial Resumes Amid Intensified Diplomacy

The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is to return to court on Tuesday, a month after the beginning of the trial in which she could face 10 years in prison if convicted. As the trial has progressed, the Biden Administration has faced rising calls for action to win her release.

Jun 4, 2026

US House Speaker Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Defying Beijing

Lightfoot Bans Chicago Police from Investigating People Seeking Abortions or Their Doctors

Chicago Makes Its Pitch to Host 2024 Democratic National Convention, Shadowed by Party Chair Fight

Backed by Pritzker, Hernandez Wins Bruising Contest to Lead the Illinois Democratic Party

Schumer Rallies Democrats After Surprise Health Care, Climate Deal With Manchin

Legacy of Redlining Continues to Blight Communities of Color

As Election Season Looms in Chicago, List of Alderpeople Not Running for Re-election Grows

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Science & Nature

'Ape' at Lincoln

We find out why zoo officials and primate lovers across the country have gone "ape" over Lincoln Park Zoo's newborn baby gibbon.

Astronaut on NASA's future

The U.S. space shuttle program has come to an end with the Shuttle Atlantis returning to Earth early this morning. Eddie Arruza talks to a former Chicagoan and shuttle astronaut on what the 135 missions accomplished and what's ahead for the U.S. space program.

Jun 4, 2026

Des Plaines River Flooding

The Des Plaines River is expected to reach record levels today. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Jun 4, 2026

BP Oil Spill

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This Fish Story Is a Whopper, But True: Record-Breaking 750,000 Pounds of Invasive Carp Hauled From Illinois River

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Jun 4, 2026

Lake County Forest Preserves Waiting for Signs of Life, Joins Global Tracking Network

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Jun 4, 2026

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

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Jun 4, 2026

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Ecology & Environment

What are the nutritional benefits of Quickpick Zucchini?

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Jun 4, 2026

What are the nutritional benefits of Royal Gala apples?

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Jun 4, 2026

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