Apple TV+ is pulling the plug on its new Jessica Chastain series, just days before it was set to premiere, in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. The Savant was scheduled to release its first two episodes on Friday, but the streamer has decided to postpone its debut. In the series, the Oscar winner plays an undercover investigator who balances life at home with tracking and then infiltrating online hate groups in order to stop domestic extremists from committing violent acts. “After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant‚” an Apple TV+ spokesperson said in a statement. “We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date.” While Apple did not connect the postponement to Kirk’s assassination, in the trailer for The Savant Chastain’s character states “Snipers, bombings, ambushes, we’re on the verge of serious violence.” The trailer also has scenes of government buildings being bombed and people being doxxed online. Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect in Kirk’s assassination, reportedly sent text messages intimating he was angered by the conservative activist’s “hatred.” The eight-part drama is based on a Cosmopolitan article from 2019 titled “Is It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It Happens?” In an interview with Radio Times published this week, Chastain said “I hate that this show is relevant. I hate it. I hate that there are mass acts of violence. But maybe through this conversation and through unearthing this darkness in society, then we’re gonna work together to fix it.” Chastain is also an executive producer on the drama.
Donald Trump’s presidential library will be built in downtown Miami, pending a vote from Florida legislators next week. The land that was chosen is near Freedom Tower, a facility that was used as an immigrant processing center for hundreds of thousands of Cuban refugees entering Florida between 1962 to 1974. “Without question, being near the Freedom Tower was important, but also being on the waterfront,” said a Trump adviser involved in the process. Miami Dade College voted Tuesday to give the land it owns, which currently is a parking lot, to the state. Pending likely state approval, it will be converted into the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier shared his excitement about the library. “I can think of no better location to tell the story of Donald Trump,” Uthemeier said Tuesday in a video posted on X. “A story of strength, one of redemption, one of victory, and one of sacrifice for the American people.” It also serves as a win for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has been lobbying Trump to house his library in Florida. Eric Trump and top adviser Steve Witkoff visited sites at Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University before ultimately settling on the Miami Dade College site. Trump’s team is also considering building a hotel on the property. It would be the first presidential library to have that amenity.
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Sleep can be hard to come by these days. From city noise and snoring partners to late-night scrolling and spiraling thoughts, there’s a lot that can get in the way of a good night’s rest. In fact, research suggests that one in three adults doesn’t get enough sleep. (Hello, fellow insomniacs!) Luckily, you don’t have to accept exhaustion as your default—Ozlo Sleepbuds can help improve sleep hygiene sans habit-forming treatments or sleeping in separate rooms (aka ‘sleep divorce’).
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MLB has approved the use of robo umpires starting in the 2026 season—a massive shakeup that will permit players to dispute balls and strikes in real time. The league’s competition committee voted Tuesday to approve the installation of an “Automated Ball-Strike challenge system” that will give teams at least two chances to challenge calls during a game. Some active players on the committee opposed the new rule, sources told ESPN, but the six owners on the committee overruled the group. Challenges will only be permitted by the current hitter, pitcher, or catcher, who will initiate a review by tapping the top of their helmet or cap, MLB said. If a challenge is successful, another will be granted. Each use of the system will be displayed on TV and stadium jumbotrons, allowing everyone to see the technology, which comprises 12 cameras similar to those used to review shots in professional tennis. The system was first tested in the minor leagues and in the MLB All-Star game, and reportedly has a margin of error of around one-sixth of an inch.
Michelob Ultra has become the most popular beer in the U.S. in a shift apparently caused by ICE. The Anheuser-Busch brand, first introduced in 2002 as a low-carb version of Michelob, outsold Modelo for the last 12 months, according to industry data company Circana. One of the reasons for the change appears to be declining sales of Modelo in its core Hispanic-Americans market, something which its parent company’s CEO had blamed on President Donald Trump’s hardline deportation push. Bill Newlands, CEO of brewing conglomerate Constellation Brands, previously told CNN Business that fear of being scooped up in large-scale ICE raids was he claimed the move was stopping people from going to restaurants and bars. Circana reported that Corona, Anheuser-Busch’s Mexican lager brand, was also struggling. Modelo had been crowned the best-selling beer in 2023 after a MAGA boycott of Bud Light for using transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney for advertising cost Bud Light years of market dominance. Michelob has also invested heavily into advertising for the soccer World Cup in the U.S. next year, with ads featuring Lionel Messi, the world’s most successful soccer player.
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Turn your holiday countdown this year into something a little naughtier (and more fun) with Lovehoney’s Advent calendars. A spicy spin on the class tradition, these calendars are an erotic journey of passion, play, and connection. Choose from five tantalizing options, each loaded with toys and treats to keep things steamy all winter long. The ultimate pick? The Couples Calendar. With 24 luxe goodies—think card games, blindfolds, and whips—it’s full of ways to turn everyday into a new adventure with your partner.
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The standouts are definitely the Womanizer Classic 2 and the We-Vibe Sync Lite—worth $260 alone. The Womanizer Classic 2 is a clitoral stimulator that uses air to deliver a sucking sensation. The We-Vibe Sync excels at couples play. Hands-free, wearable, and flexible, it delivers pleasure to both partners all at once. Plus, with the app, you (or your partner) can get even naughtier, whether you’re in the same room or across the house. As always, Lovehoney ships its items in discreet packaging to keep your purchase confidential.
Donald Trump’s overall approval ratings are as abysmal as they were back in July, but now even his handling of key campaign issues is also taking a pounding. Latest polls show that since the beginning of September, net approval stands at -3.4 percent on immigration, -14.1 percent on the economy, -18.9 percent on trade, and -30.4 percent on inflation. Grim results, given that immigration and the economy polled as two of his most significant leads against Kamala Harris last year. “In fact, approval of how Trump is handling inflation has fallen so rapidly that I’ve had to extend the y-axis on our issue approval chart below -30,” wrote Nate Silver, the statistician and analyst who collated the latest results. While the president himself has proven uncharacteristically mute on his ratings over the past few months, he’s been known to lash out at numbers he doesn’t like in the past. “They suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome, and there is nothing that anyone, or anything, can do about it,” he seethed in a Truth Social post against pollsters over some poor-looking results back in April. “THEY ARE SICK.”
Chinese state censors appear to have used AI to change a male character into a woman so as to avoid showing a homosexual relationship on screen. The alterations were made to the version of Michael Shanks’ new horror movie Together, starring on-and-off-screen couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie, airing in China. Other reports suggest changes were also made in order to remove any sexually explicit material contained in the original cut. Homosexuality is not technically criminalized in China, but same-sex relationships remain unrecognized by the state and are subject to social taboo. Viewers have posted a number of comments on IMDb expressing concern not only over state censorship of the film, but also what this sort of use of artificial intelligence may mean for cinema going forward. “The evolution to using AI to directly swap faces is truly terrifying,” one person wrote. “In the future, we won’t even know we’re watching the original film.” It’s not the first time China has censored a movie in this way either, having also removed references to queer icon Freddie Mercury’s homosexuality in the 2018 biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody.
Catfish: The TV Show, the reality television series premised around dishonest dating, has been canceled according to Variety. The show ran for nine seasons, premiering its first episode more than a decade ago in 2012. Variety reports that MTV will allow the producers to shop the series elsewhere, and will continue to air past Catfish episodes. The show, hosted originally by Nev Schulman and Max Joseph, followed couples who had met online, unveiling the truth behind their internet personas. Catfish is based on Schulman’s eponymous 2010 documentary; the term “catfish” refers to an individuals who uses a false identity to deceive other online users. After Max Joseph left the show in 2018, he was replaced by Kamie Crawford in 2020 until she departed in 2024. While Schulman did not announce the show’s cancellation, he alluded to a career pivot in an Instagram post that read, “On my way to help you buy/sell your dream home.” The 40-year-old host stated he was now in his “real estate era,” and had recently become a licensed agent. Fans expressed their disappointment under the post. “So no more Catfish? Damn 🥲 but best of luck on your new journey!” wrote one user.
Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson has died at the age of 45. Johnson was a fourth-round pick by the Bengals, in the 2001 NFL Draft. His first two years at the club were lackluster but he hit his stride in his third year, rushing over 4,000 yards. The star’s career ended in 2008 with the Detroit Lions. A family member told TMZ Sports that he passed away last week. His cause of death has not been shared, however TMZ reported that he died via suicide. However, the people closest to him have confirmed that he was struggling with mental health issues and neurological damage as a possible effect of CTE. After Johnson’s football career he launched a foundation that helped families and children through community programs. The family source told TMZ, in his later days, Johnson was focused on helping people on and off the field.
If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.
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With fall on the horizon, it’s time to get back into jackets. There’s truly nothing like a good jacket worn on a crisp autumn day, but finding the right one is actually harder than it seems. I’ve never been much of a jacket kind of guy, but then I came across a really special jacket from Huckberry, and now I understand why it’s a bestseller. Flint & Tinder’s Waxed Trucker Jacket is the best jacket in my closet—and frankly, the best thing I own at this point. This lightweight yet rugged jacket has only gotten better and better the more I’ve worn it, and I’ve owned it for a few years now. The waxed canvas feels soft and supple to the touch, and when I throw it on, it isn’t restricting at all.
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What’s cool is with every movement, I can feel myself making a mark on the jacket—whether I’m leaning over to tie my shoes or hopping on my bike—I can feel the jacket getting more and more comfortable and broken in. The exterior is made with a weather-resistant waxed Martexin sailcloth; the interior is fully lined with a blanket-worthy lining, so you get the best of both worlds. It’s extremely stylish and goes with anything I wear it over, like sweaters, tees, and even button-downs. Right now, it comes in several different colors, but personally, I’m partial to the Havana brown. Slowly, this isn’t just becoming the best jacket in my closet, but it’s the only one I ever want to wear—that’s how good it is.
Civilian professors at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point are no longer allowed to express opinions in the classroom and must seek prior approval for their writing and publishing, according to a new lawsuit filed against the school. Tim Bakken, who has taught in the academy’s Department of Law and Philosophy for 25 years, brought the suit accusing the academy of violating the First Amendment after its leadership began scrutinizing faculty speech in response to an executive order from President Donald Trump. In February, West Point issued a policy prohibiting faculty from using the school’s “affiliation or branding” in connection with any public comments or writings without the academy’s approval. In the months that followed, academy leadership withdrew books from the library, removed words and phrases from syllabi, eliminated courses and majors, threatened or punished faculty members who didn’t receive prior speaking approval from the school, and instructed professors not to express their opinions in the classroom, the suit says. According to Bakken, who has a contract with a publisher for a book that is critical of some aspects of West Point, the policy was intended “to control, chill and suppress faculty speech.” The military academy did not immediately return a request for comment.
Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, has spilled about a scene that was cut from the film. The actor told The Hollywood Reporter that the cut line was between his character and Han Solo (Harrison Ford). “It’s just me and Han Solo. He says, when he gets toward the Death Star, ‘OK, that’s enough for me. We’re turning around. I’ve held up my side of the bargain’,” he recalls. To which Luke Skywalker replies, “‘But we can’t turn back. Fear is their greatest defense. I doubt if the actual security there is any greater than it was on Aquilea or Sullust. And what there is most likely directed toward a large-scale assault.’” Hamill said the dialogue left him thinking, “Who talks like this?” He explained that the line made it nearly impossible for him to portray it as an original thought. The actor shared that George Lucas did not welcome commentary on the script from his actors. “[He’s] not an actor’s director,” said Hamill, later explaining he was left to perform the line in the most authentic way he could. The scene was later cut from the final edit. “Thank God it was cut,” the actor said.