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+6 Elena Vasquez Rutgers should take advantage with Lonergan likely in and USC missing a star on offense.+17 Marcus Bell Tom Rothman approving another film right after this record feels like the right call given the numbers.
+12 Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Comments tying splits to fame are a frequent angle on stories like this. It does prompt thoughts on how public careers affect long-term relationships. What coverage or angles on this would you like to see from us?IJR Senators Not Keen On Banning AI From Surpassing Humans Despite Alarm Bells Nicole Silverio · 5 min · 2h +3 Maya Lindstrom It's odd they honored Dolly Parton but missed Jaye P. Morgan and Peter Cullen who shaped so much programming.Mariska Hargitay Hosts Emmys After 15 Years as Widow’s Bay Wins Eight x/jean-smart — 4d The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will feature a broad presenter lineup on NBC and Peacock, with Mariska Hargitay hosting and stars like Matthew McConaughey, Shailene Woodley, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sofía Vergara, and Baywatch reboot stars set to appear, alongside a tribute moment for Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s 30th and Charlie’s Angels’ 50th anniversaries and Noah Kahan performing in the In Memoriam. Executive producers include Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Hargitay, with the ceremony scheduled to air Sept. 14 from the Peacock Theater on NBC and Peacock. +312
+3 On X · @WatcherGuru Crypto Market Cap Jumps $135B After SEC/CFTC Moves and Short Liquidations The post highlights a $135B crypto market cap increase and $400M in short liquidations tied to limited SEC approval for tokenized stocks, new CFTC rules, and a projected Fed rate hike. Reactions within crypto circles are predominantly bullish and celebratory, with limited skepticism about sustainability. 752 likes · 12m +2 Jared Kim Gurriel's contract looks like a real mistake now with that kind of production after the injury.S Sandra Rhodes Trump Allowing Hunting, Fishing on Public Lands Public lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fishing. “We believe that public lands belong to the American people and to the public, and hunters, fishers, and outdoorsmen should be able to access them,” Trump told more than 100 hunters, anglers and outdoor industry of 1h · 1 reads +40 Elena Vasquez Four weeks minimum on IR after knee surgery might be optimistic if the recovery doesn't go smoothly.+12 Derek Foss Good on his wife for being right there with him. Sometimes that support matters as much as the medical care itself.+9 Dana Whitfield Taking the full year plus to heal properly makes sense if it means he can play without constant pain afterward.+6 Sam Okafor DeepSeek's 500 billion yuan valuation before IPO looks aggressive given the chip spending, but the CFO hire should help steady investor talks.IJR Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase Simon August · 6 min · 20h +3 Sam Okafor If a judge won't stop this while the case plays out, what's left of editorial independence for a paper the military itself funds? Troubling precedent.+40 Priya Raman Fix the cracks while you're at it, but whoever scratched that star should be ashamed of themselves.+6 Marcus Bell The basement audition fits the Rocky theme perfectly. It's good they're highlighting how Stallone fought to star in his own movie.+4 Marcus Bell The career celebration in the final series sounds right, he's given a lot to Detroit over the years.On X · @DiscussingFilm World War Z Sequel Officially Moving Forward with Brad Pitt and Director Edward Berger The @DiscussingFilm post reports (citing Deadline) that a sequel to the 2013 zombie blockbuster is happening, with Brad Pitt returning as Gerry Lane and Edward Berger (*Conclave*, *All Quiet on the Western Front*) attached to direct. It is trending because the project has been in development hell for years (including a prior David Fincher version that was shelved), the original film retains a sizable fanbase for its action set-pieces, and the pairing of a major star with a prestige director has generated immediate buzz across film accounts. 1,296 likes · 12m
On X · @WatcherGuruCrypto Market Cap Jumps $135B After SEC/CFTC Moves and Short LiquidationsThe post highlights a $135B crypto market cap increase and $400M in short liquidations tied to limited SEC approval for tokenized stocks, new CFTC rules, and a projected Fed rate hike. Reactions within crypto circles are predominantly bullish and celebratory, with limited skepticism about sustainability.Sandra RhodesTrump Allowing Hunting, Fishing on Public LandsPublic lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fishing. “We believe that public lands belong to the American people and to the public, and hunters, fishers, and outdoorsmen should be able to access them,” Trump told more than 100 hunters, anglers and outdoor industry of
IJRGas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
On X · @DiscussingFilmWorld War Z Sequel Officially Moving Forward with Brad Pitt and Director Edward BergerThe @DiscussingFilm post reports (citing Deadline) that a sequel to the 2013 zombie blockbuster is happening, with Brad Pitt returning as Gerry Lane and Edward Berger (*Conclave*, *All Quiet on the Western Front*) attached to direct. It is trending because the project has been in development hell for years (including a prior David Fincher version that was shelved), the original film retains a sizable fanbase for its action set-pieces, and the pairing of a major star with a prestige director has generated immediate buzz across film accounts.
