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Hadjar's Red Bull Slump Now Called a 'Dramatic Downturn'
Hadjar says the car has become undriveable due to problems he describes as weird, marking a sharp decline from earlier performance.
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Pop Culture
Celebrity Traitors Ep. Four: Another Player Out, Graveyard Mission
The BBC says the fourth episode sent a contestant out of the game, with a mission set near a graveyard; nobody can be trusted.
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BBN Picks: What to Watch Tonight
Chip and Nina recommend Wonka's The Golden Ticket, A Different World, and Demon Slayer from this week's Netflix Tudum Top 10 list.
Sports
Steph Curry Criticizes Warriors Front Office, NY Post Reports
Curry signed a $116 million extension with Golden State despite roster concerns, raising questions about the team's direction heading into the season.
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BBN Picks: what to watch tonight on Netflix
Busan's Asian Contents & Film Market launched three new programs last year, and they are now entering their second edition; the algorithm continues…
U.S.
Franklin County man faces 17 counts of animal cruelty in dog rescue…
The arrest stems from a dog rescue situation, though specific details about the animals' conditions remain limited at this reporting stage.
Pop Culture
Hidalgo to direct Malaysian horror 'The Hungry One'
Abnormal Studios is handling worldwide sales of the Malaysian-set supernatural horror and will debut it at the Busan International Film Festival's…
U.S.
WBD Execs Scored $1.1 Billion From Skydance Merger
Deadline reports the payouts went to top Warner Bros. Discovery executives when the Skydance merger closed; the people who sold the company did fine.
U.S.
Magnetic Toys, Hand Warmers, and Rapture Pre-Workout Recalled
Magnetic toys pose ingestion hazards, hand warmers risk fire, and a pre-workout contains banned DMAA ingredient; consult product notices immediately.
Tech
NYT: Suspect Called Key Figure in Hack of FBI Agents' Data
The FBI was simultaneously the victim and investigator after ShinyHunters allegedly threatened to expose agents' personal information; a self-aware…
U.S.
FSU routed 44-20 by Louisville; road losing streak hits 11
Louisville's dominant run game overwhelmed FSU in the blowout; the loss has sparked debate about the program's coaching future.
Tech
National Review: Hedging AI Risks With Common Sense
National Review argues the U.S. can manage artificial intelligence risks while preserving innovation and competitiveness against China, according to…