Variety

Pure Flix Founder Michael Scott Teams With ‘Duck Dynasty’ Stars Willie and Korie Robertson on Faith-Based Company EKKL Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Entertainment entrepreneur Michael Scott has partnered with “Duck Dynasty’s” Willie and Korie Robertson to launch EKKL Entertainment, a new faith-and-family entertainment platform. EKKL, pronounced EK-UHL, is named for the Greek word ekklesia, which the founders say means a gathering of people brought together around what matters most. The company’s goal is to curate films, series, […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Academy Museum Unveils The Horror Show Exhibition Featuring ‘Carrie’ 50th Anniversary Screening, John Carpenter Retrospective

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will debut an extensive new exhibition called The Horror Show, devoted to the art and craft of horror movies. Film retrospectives tied to the exhibit include a 50th anniversary screening of “Carrie” with Sissy Spacek and the John Carpenter: Prince of Darkness series. The 10-month long exhibit debuts Sept. […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Moana’ Review: Captivating Newcomer Catherine Laga’aia and a Game Dwayne Johnson Invigorate One of Disney’s Better Live-Action Remakes

Thomas Kail directs this reimagining of the hit 2016 animated feature about a plucky Polynesian teenager’s coming of age, with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Wired

Republicans Gleefully Celebrate Midterms Chaos in Maine

Political operatives in Trumpworld hope that US Senate candidate Graham Platner stays in the race as long as possible.

technology  Jul 8, 2026

TechCrunch

Solo GP Ashley Smith announces second $25M fund to back startups in AI, security and more

Vermilion Cliffs Ventures announced Wednesday the close of a $25 million Fund II.

technology  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Three Most Valuable Companies at $13 Trillion: Buy, Sell, or Hold

business  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Solo GP Ashley Smith announces second $25M fund to back startups in AI, security and more

business  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

ACC officiating supervisor Riveron steps down

ACC supervisor of officials Al Riveron announced Wednesday he is stepping down after four years in the role.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

SATO signs letter of intent with Bhutan authority for hydro-powered AI campus targeting 100 MW

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

¿Por qué el péndulo de Argentina podría romperse en 2027?

¿Y si esta vez se termina el péndulo en Argentina? El mercado ya mira hacia 2027 y empieza a ver señales de que el riesgo político que durante décadas espantó a los inversores podría estar cambiando. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 8, 2026

BBC World

Khamenei's coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq

The remains of Iran's late supreme leader are transported to Najaf and Karbala, as funeral ceremonies continue for a fifth day.

general  Jul 8, 2026

BBC Politics

Reform Wales leader defends Farage establishment claims

Dan Thomas has given his backing to Nigel Farage, who triggered a by-election in Clacton on Tuesday.

politics  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

23andMe data breach settlement of $46.75 million approved

business  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Tech CEOs Ditch the AI Jobs Apocalypse Narrative

business  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

AI confidence is on the rise despite cost concerns

business  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Interview: Citi’s Andrew James on private markets, portfolio resilience and long-term wealth creation

business  Jul 8, 2026

MarketWatch

Insurance giant says it’s turning to AI to replace as many as 1,800 jobs

Allianz Partners will axe between 1,500 and 1,800 roles from its workforce of close to 23,000

business  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Air Canada Picks Outsider as Next CEO to Rebuild Trust After Video Fallout

business  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Bank of America Says Clients Were Finally Buying Stocks Last Week

business  Jul 8, 2026

Financial Times

Why the US and Iran are stuck in a cycle of tit-for-tat strikes

Trump’s push to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz keeps colliding with Tehran’s resistance to cede control

business  Jul 8, 2026