As Hollywood's strikes hit Labor Day, how studio chiefs misread the writers room
If Hollywood studio chiefs have a reputation as skilled dealmakers, a Labor Day that finds their key employees still out on strike after four months underscores just how badly they misread the writers room.
2023-09-04 22:45
British policewoman, 22, dies ‘falling’ on Corfu holiday
A female police officer has died while on holiday on the Greek island of Corfu. The 22-year-old has not been named but was a serving officer with Surrey Police, and is believed to have been killed in an “accidental fall”. Greek authorities believe the fatal injuries she sustained are compatible with a “low level accidental fall”, the Mirror reports. The Greek town has long been a favourite amongst British tourists. A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “On Friday, 1st September we were sadly made aware of the sudden death of a serving officer whilst they were on holiday in Corfu, Greece. Have you been affected by this incident? If so, email holly.evans@independent.co.uk “We are working to support both their family and their colleagues here during this extremely difficult time. “An investigation into the circumstances of the death is being led by the Greek authorities and we await further updates from them as they conduct their enquiries.” In a statement online, the Surrey Police Federation added: “Devastating news with the confirmation that a 22-year-old Surrey Police officer has died off duty on holiday in Greece. “The officer’s name has not been released and the circumstances into her death on Friday are being investigated. “The thoughts of all at Surrey Police Federation are with the officer’s family, friends and close colleagues at this time. “Both the Federation and the force are supporting them.” More follows on this breaking news story Read More Police must have ‘zero tolerance’ policy to shoplifting Girl, 3, mauled in ‘horrific’ dog attack outside pub suffers serious face injuries as man arrested Fundraising appeal for funeral of toddler hit by vehicle tops £16,000 Fugitive stepmother of girl found dead at home should return to UK, says cousin Man charged in connection with break-in at Chelsea star Raheem Sterling’s home Sara Sharif’s grandfather urges fugitive son to hand himself in
2023-09-04 22:27
JPMorgan ups Turkey inflation, interest rate forecasts
LONDON Higher-than-expected inflation data for August published on Monday prompted JPMorgan to revise its year-end inflation forecast to
2023-09-04 22:24
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024.
2023-09-04 22:23
Law enforcement seeks help to identify barns in BTK serial killer cold case investigations
A law enforcement team in northeast Oklahoma believes the prolific serial killer known as "BTK" may be responsible for several additional unsolved missing person and homicide cases. Now they're hoping the public can help them identify barns and silos in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri that the self-proclaimed BTK killer Dennis Rader sketched in never-before-seen detailed drawings.
2023-09-04 21:59
Most Turkey depositors returned to forex after leaving lira scheme
By Ebru Tuncay and Can Sezer ISTANBUL Turkish depositors mostly converted funds back to dollars last month when
2023-09-04 21:50
Anne Van Dam Broke Her Driver On the Way to the KPMG Irish Women's Open
VIDEO: Golfer breaks driver as cart gets stuck in rope during playoff.
2023-09-04 21:19
Nicolas Pepe close to leaving Arsenal on permanent transfer
Arsenal are close to securing a permanent transfer out of the club for former record signing Nicolas Pepe.
2023-09-04 21:19
Man Utd takeover talks continue despite valuation concerns
Talks over the sale of Man Utd are understood to continue despite reports suggesting otherwise.
2023-09-04 20:55
The Fed cares a lot about jobs data — but it may be getting mixed signals
According to private payroll processor ADP, US employers hired 455,000 new workers in June. Meanwhile, in its monthly tally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said 105,000 new workers were hired. But for August, the two arrived at similar estimates — ADP reported on Wednesday that 177,000 new workers were added last month, and on Friday the BLS reported 187,000 new hires.
2023-09-04 20:48
14 Memorable Facts About ‘The Mist’
Director-screenwriter Frank Darabont wanted to bring Stephen King’s ‘The Mist’ to the big screen for years.
2023-09-04 20:26
Final Fantasy 16 PC port is in development
Development on a PC version of the popular game is "currently underway".
2023-09-04 20:25
