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She filmed every scene of Her, then Scarlett Johansson’s voice erased her from the movie

She filmed every scene of Her, then Scarlett Johansson’s voice erased her from the movie

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Samantha Morton shot her entire performance as the AI Samantha opposite Joaquin Phoenix during Her’s 2012 principal photography, only for Spike Jonze to recast the role with Scarlett Johansson in post-production over Morton’s British accent. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Morton called the experience painful, saying “it does hurt when you’re fired from […]

Do you think social media bans will protect children?

Do you think social media bans will protect children?

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Concerns about young people’s social media use are growing, with governments, parents and schools looking for ways to protect children from potential harms, such as stalking, cyberbullying or sexual harassment. Experts also cite concerns about misleading health and medical content online, including posts that may glamorize or oversimplify conditions such as ADHD and potentially encourage

Jeff Teague & B Hen Rip Julian Newman To Shreds After Commenting On Sister’s Leaks

Jeff Teague & B Hen Rip Julian Newman To Shreds After Commenting On Sister’s Leaks

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Julian Newman has found himself at the center of controversy over the past couple of weeks, all thanks to his sister’s sex tape leak. Jaden Newman’s situation has been all over the internet, and her brother has not helped matters at all. Over the weekend, Teague and B Hen received some harsh responses from Newman.

Griffith Observatory is hosting a stargazing night and live stream for L.A.’s ‘practically total’ lunar eclipse next week

Griffith Observatory is hosting a stargazing night and live stream for L.A.’s ‘practically total’ lunar eclipse next week

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AstroStar via Shutterstock. Few astronomical phenomena have fascinated humanity for as long as eclipses. For centuries, these rare celestial alignments have turned the sky into a spectacle, inspiring everything from ancient myths to modern-day observatories packed with people staring upward.  This month, Angelenos will have a chance to watch one unfold from one of the

Fire-flame vessel: An exquisitely crafted 4,500-year-old pot from a mysterious culture in Japan

Fire-flame vessel: An exquisitely crafted 4,500-year-old pot from a mysterious culture in Japan

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This ceramic vessel from prehistoric Japan may be decorated with flames, but archaeologists are unsure about their meaning. (Image credit: Cleveland Museum of Art; Public Domain) QUICK FACTS Name: Fire-flame vessel (ka’en doki) What it is: A decorated earthenware vessel Where it is from: Honshu, Japan When it was made: Circa 2500 B.C. This ceramic

NIPSCO reports 172,000 remain without power, gives estimated restoration timeline

NIPSCO reports 172,000 remain without power, gives estimated restoration timeline

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INDIANA (WNDU) – NIPSCO reported that 172,000 customers remain without power as of 9 p.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 14. The company is calling this the largest outage event in its history. The outages came after this week’s derecho storm and severe weather. According to NIPSCO, 145,000 customers’ power has been restored since Tuesday’s storm.

‘There’s a sense that these algorithms are objective and they get to know you’: How social media warps our understanding of healthcare

‘There’s a sense that these algorithms are objective and they get to know you’: How social media warps our understanding of healthcare

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Social media has upended how people engage with healthcare, as it provides a platform for people to share their experiences, find support groups, and learn more about symptoms and conditions. But it’s also given nefarious actors a platform to promote products, spread misinformation and prey on people’s fears. Meanwhile, algorithms deliver users an individually tailored

Astronomers find water in the harsh environment near the Milky Way’s black hole — Space photo of the week

Astronomers find water in the harsh environment near the Milky Way’s black hole — Space photo of the week

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A view of the Milky Way galaxy. (Image credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, F. Peißker, J. Lu, F. Yusef-Zadeh, N. B. Sabha, C. Chan) Quick facts What it is: The region around the star IRS 3 Where it is: 26,000 light-years from Earth When it was shared: Aug. 11, 2026 This mesmerizing image may look