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Variety‘Kaos’ Creator ‘Gutted’ About Netflix Canceling Series After One Season: ‘I Don’t Want This News to Overshadow What We Did Make’
“Kaos” creator Charlie Covell has spoken out for the first time since the Greek mythology comedy series was canceled by Netflix after just one season. On Thursday, Covell penned a message to the show’s fans on the Instagram page of production company Sister, writing: “Of course I’m gutted not to be making more ‘Kaos,’ but …
- The Guardian
Social media platforms with ‘low risk of harm to children’ could escape Albanese government age ban
Communications minister Michelle Rowland says ‘likely’ changes to Online Safety Act ‘will place onus on platforms, not parents or young people’
- INSIDER
I founded 3 social media platforms. After having 3 kids, here's why I never share my kids' photos online and prefer group chats instead.
Mark Weinstein has three kids under the age of 9. He doesn't post photos of his kids, and the younger two get no screen time at all.
- People
Haliey Welch Sets the Record Straight on Suing Creators Behind Her Viral 'Hawk Tuah' Interview
Rumors that Haliey Welch was suing the video creators behind her 'hawk tuah' viral moment circulated on X (formerly known as Twitter)
- CNN
Domenic Romano on the Latest Lawsuits Against TikTok
“The states are noticing that there is an intentional, coercive design, intending addiction and endless scrolling.” Attorney Domenic Romano on the latest lawsuits against TikTok alleging the app is addictive.
- People
Man Allegedly Held Wife, 7 Children and Mother-in-Law Captive for 20 Years, Sexually Abusing Several of Them
One of the suspect's daughters escaped their home and reported him to police, per local authorities
- Cosmo
JLo is *so* naked posing topless in leopard print knickers and XL necklace
Jennifer Lopez posed for Interview magazine in maybe her most naked photoshoot ever going topless, wearing animal print bikinis, thigh-high boots & XL necklaces
- The Telegraph
Iran has proved it can breach the world’s greatest air defence system. What comes next could be devastating
The world watched helplessly as a missile barrage from Iran came raining down over Israel with less than 15 minutes’ warning.
- Cinema Online
Michael Lai welcomes another baby
Gillian Chung's ex is now a father of a son and a daughter
- Bloomberg
Singapore’s most famous home poses fresh headache for new PM
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is confronting a fresh political headache over the colonial-era bungalow feuded over by the children of the Singapore’s revered former leader, Lee Kuan Yew.
- The Telegraph
Body of American diver found inside shark
Parts of a woman’s body have been found inside the stomach of a Tiger shark two weeks after she disappeared in Indonesia.
- Sky News
New Zealand's defence minister hits out at 'armchair admirals' criticising female captain of sunk ship HMNZS Manawanui
New Zealand's defence minister has hit out at "armchair admirals" who have criticised the female captain of one of the country's naval ships that sank last week. HMNZS Manawanui, a specialist diving and ocean imaging ship, got into difficulties off the Samoan island of Upolu while surveying a reef on Saturday night, local time. All 75 people on board escaped on lifeboats and were rescued early on Sunday, New Zealand's Defence Force said.
- Associated Press
Indonesia arrests a suspect wanted by China for running a $14 billion investment scam
Indonesia's immigration officers on the tourist island of Bali have arrested a Chinese suspect sought by Beijing for helping run over $14 billion investment scam to clients in China, officials said Thursday. The 39-year-old man, identified only by his initial, LQ, was arrested on Oct. 1, when an immigration auto-gate in Bali’s Ngurah Rai international airport denied him departure for Singapore.
- The Guardian
People run for cover as Iran launches wave of missiles towards Israel
Iran has launched a wave of missiles at Israel hours after White House officials warned Tehran was 'imminently' planning to attack. Guardian reporters in Jerusalem witnessed dozen of missiles flying overhead towards Israel's main coastal cities in a huge attack not long after 7.30pm. While some interceptions could be heard over Jerusalem, missiles flew over Tel Aviv and in some cases caused explosions in the city. Tehran had vowed retaliation against Israel for a series of attacks against Iran and the militias it backs across the Middle East, including Hezbollah. In a statement shortly after the attack, the Israeli military vowed there would be consequences for Iran.
- The Telegraph
Israeli tanks strike UN bases in Lebanon
Two United Nations (UN) peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have been wounded after an Israeli tank directly hit a UN observation tower, prompting outrage from troop-contributing nations.
- The Guardian
England player ratings: verdict from Nations League defeat against Greece
Lee Carsley’s decision to include Declan Rice as the sole holding midfielder spectacularly backfired with the plethora of attacking talent unable to ignite
- Evening Standard
Manchester United suffer FIFTH new injury blow as latest international withdrawal confirmed
Under-fire manager Erik ten Hag’s problems continue to mount at Old Trafford
- Bloomberg
Singapore mansion on sale at record price after failed attempts
A luxury mansion in Singapore’s most exclusive neighbourhood is being put on the market for S$308 million ($236 million), following at least two unsuccessful attempts to sell it previously.
- KameraOne
Bungling motorist crashes his Tesla into road barrier while driving on autopilot
Shocking footage captured the moment a Tesla crashed into road barriers on a highway in China's Jiangxi province on October 5. The speeding car crashed head-on into the barriers on a stretch of road under construction. The driver later admitted that the car had been in autopilot mode.
- Hello!
Selena Gomez is a date night dream in plunging bodysuit and trousers
The Rare Beauty founder wore the elevated ensemble to celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10th and the Make A Rare Impact Campaign at a NYC Sephora store. See photos