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Slate Auto Taking Aim to be the Go-To Affordable EV
By First Published: August 6, 2026, 7:22 AM ET — Jeff Bezos-backed start-up, Slate Auto, is aiming at consumers seeking EV trucks at an affordable price who want to avoid paying for undesired extra features and incurring high car payments. The Troy, Michigan-based start-up automotive company was founded in 2022 by Miles Arnone, William Barker, and Jeff Wilke. It’s backed by Bezos and Los Angeles Dodgers majority-owner Mark Walter, the top investors for the company.
Markiplier vs. Hollywood: The $20M YouTube Experiment That Bypassed the Studio System
Markiplier’s “Iron Lung” film represents a new era in Hollywood filmmaking “Iron Lung”, a science-fiction film funded by a YouTuber, earned $20 million while going around studios and distributors and direct to theaters – upending 120 years of Hollywood arrangements. Producers and executives are debating: Is “Iron Lung” a one-off or a sign of things to come? The film was self-financed by the YouTuber, Mark Fischabach, whose YouTube name is Markiplier.
Criptoactivos del crimen organizado: solo $187 millones incautados en billetera virtual de la Fiscalía
Policías y fiscales reconocen estar frente a un desafío complejo: llegar a tiempo a congelar los activos digitales con los que se está lavando dinero del tráfico de drogas, trata de personas, extorsiones, estafas y fraudes. Su uso creciente por parte del crimen organizado obligó a la Fiscalía a recurrir a un exchange para abrir su propia billetera virtual donde alojar los decomisos.
Five years since 'Tiger King' and why it is still worth watching
Joe Exotic's fight for freedom, and the documentary's lasting shadow. Do you remember watching Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness during the COVID-19 pandemic? The documentary followed the life and career of Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado, a former zookeeper and convicted felon. Exotic was the owner of the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (known as the G.W. Zoo) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, from 1999 to 2018, prior to his conviction.
‘Master of None’ offers a bold shift in season three but still shines
Season three takes a surprising turn. Why wasn’t Aziz Ansari in the third season of Master of None? He was the main reason that the show was one of the biggest hits on Netflix, getting acclaimed for high praise from many critics. Ansari stared as Dev Shah, a commercial actor who was best known for the Go-Gurt commercial. Ansari’s character, Dev, explores the life of an Indian American born to immigrant parents growing up in New York, which is vastly different from his parents’ upbringing in India.
Skip or watch ‘Running Point’? The consensus speaks
14 hours ago She's never looked better. Mindy Kaling has recently become a one-woman fashion show while on a mini press tour, but her latest hairstyle is the true scene-stealer. On Mar. 6, Kaling was spotted in New York City heading to a 'Today Show' appearance, as she continues to promote her new Netflix series …
Skip or watch ‘Running Point’? The consensus speaks
Kate Hudson’s Netflix series is streaming now. ByAlberto Arellano|5 hours ago What do the behind the scenes in the basketball look like? Kate Hudson stars as a female team owner executive who’s appointed to lead a team facing turmoil in the show, Running Point. Hudson plays the role of Isla Gordon, who’s the daughter of a legendary basketball owner that owns the team called the Los Angeles Wave, an alternative universe of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers.
Peaky Blinders' Paul Anderson’s next moves key to Netflix franchise
The latest news on the British actor. Few characters in television history have left an impression as deep as Arthur Shelby, and that’s largely due to Paul Anderson’s electrifying performance in Peaky Blinders. As the eldest Shelby brother, Arthur is the soul of the series, balancing explosive aggression with unwavering loyalty—a volatile mix that has gripped audiences since 2013.
Shocking revelations come to light in Netflix's ‘American Manhunt: OJ Simpson’
A Netflix must watch. Where were you during the OJ Simpson car chase in Los Angeles? The OJ Simpson criminal trial was considered the tragedy of the century during the mid-1990s. American Manhunt: OJ Simpson goes back to the days of OJ Simpson, who was tried for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her boyfriend, Ronald Goldman. Simpson built a persona over the years since the start of his football career at USC.
‘It Ends with Us’ worth watching even amid the lawsuits
The film is streaming on Netflix. What is causing the drama behind the scenes in It Ends with Us? The film may have gotten mixed to positive reviews from the critics, but with the film streaming on Netflix, it is worth the time to watch. The drama between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni explains the troubling chemistry with the leading cast. Baldoni is currently suing the New York Times in a libel lawsuit. Lively has an active lawsuit against him over alleged sexual harassment on set.
'Emilia Perez’ wins big with 2025 Academy Award nominations
A Netflix must-see before the Academy Awards. Why watch Emilia Perez? An Oscar-nominated film written and directed by Jacque Audiard tells the story of an underappreciated lawyer in her associations with a dark high society mixed with a musical theme. Netflix yet scores again in an Oscar-nominated film with the setting in Mexico, but this time produced by a French production company.
Netflix producing 'Emilia Perez' proves one thing about the streaming giant
'Emilia Perez' poised to win nominations. ByAlberto Arellano|29 minutes ago What is the best Oscar-nominated film by Netflix? The streaming giant has produced a record of Oscar-worthy films that have created buzz in the film industry. Not too long ago, Roma (2018), directed by Alfonso Cuaron, won Oscar nominations, including Best Director. Today, Emilia Perez is in the Oscar running for Best International Feature, Best Makeup & Hairstyling, Best Sound, and Best Original Song.
‘The Breakthrough’ is the innovative historical thriller to watch on Netflix
Netflix showcases a foreign crime drama. In what ways do crimes get solved if they take years? The Swedish crime drama The Breakthrough tells the story of an unsolved murder that took 16 years to solve a double homicide. Suspects who cover their faces and have no witnesses, the Netflix drama tells the story about how crimes can go unsolved for a specific period of time inspired by a true story. The series stars Peter Eggers, Mattias Nordkvist, Jessica Liedborg, and Annika Hallin.
Unmasking Jerry Springer: Netflix gives us triumphs and turmoil behind the show
Another must-watch by Netflix. How did The Jerry Springer Show go from rags to riches? After Jerry Springer’s time in politics and law, he went into TV broadcasting where he went on to win an Emmy award. The Cincinnati back news anchor went on to go into unchartered waters as a talk show host. Netflix's Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action explored the organic growth of the show from the bottom to the top.
‘Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action’ gets up close and personal
The controversial show that took ratings by storm during its peak. Do you even remember one episode of The Jerry Springer Show? Netflix is releasing the documentary that goes behind the scenes of the show in Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action. The tell-all documentary will be streaming on January 7 based on the controversial show hosted by Jerry Springer.
Más de US$1.500 millones espera recaudar el SII tras fiscalizaciones originadas por reportajes sobre paraísos fiscales
El Fisco chileno podría financiar la construcción de cinco hospitales gracias a las liquidaciones tributarias que realizó el Servicio de Impuestos Internos en las más de 200 auditorías que abrió tras la publicación de reportajes originados en grandes filtraciones recibidas por el Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas de Investigación (ICIJ), cuyos capítulos chilenos fueron elaborados y difundidos por CIPER, el último de ellos en conjunto con LaBot.
#ColumnaInvitada | Jalisco en disputa electoral
Los estudios que ha hecho Marco Antonio Cortés Guardado acerca de la cultura política de los jaliscienses desde los años 90 hasta la segunda década de este siglo han evidenciado que la ciudadanía se ha recorrido en el espectro ideológico de la derecha hacia el centro.
#ColumnaInvitada | El alfarismo: neopanismo naranja contra Morena en Jalisco
Un elemento más es que el proyecto alfarista parte de un sentimiento federalista con fuerte peso regionalista. En su proyecto político y gubernamental impera la idea de que “lo nacional se construye desde lo local”. Una diferencia sustantiva con respecto al estado de Nuevo León, es que el proyecto y el desempeño gubernamental condicionan que haya una estructura política.
The Lens Of Humanity: Andrew Pateras' Global Journey Through The Eyes Of A Photographer
What’s it like to go around the world and explore every culture? Ever think about the rewards about being a professional photographer? For one man, scenery is everything when it comes to exploring around the world including the meaning of history. In the latest edition, our feature explores the storied career of Andrew Pateras, a name synonymous with capturing the unspoken narratives of our time.
The House Passes The TikTok Ban In The U.S. %
By Alberto Arellano The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan legislation on Wednesday morning to ban TikTok from the U.S. as the bill advances to the Senate. If the social media platform were to be passed in the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden, TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has a six-month period to divest from the platform before the app stores were to have prohibitive access.
La Cámara Aprueba La Prohibición De TikTok En EE. UU.
La Cámara de Representantes aprobó la legislación bipartidista el miércoles por la mañana para prohibir TikTok en Estados Unidos mientras el proyecto de ley avanza al Senado. Si la plataforma de redes sociales fuera aprobada en el Senado y firmada por el presidente Joe Biden, la empresa matriz de TikTok, ByteDance, tiene un período de seis meses para desinvertir en la plataforma antes de que las tiendas de aplicaciones tuvieran un acceso prohibitivo.
The House Passes The TikTok Ban In The U.S.
The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan legislation on Wednesday morning to ban TikTok from the U.S. as the bill advances to the Senate. If the social media platform were to be passed in the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden, TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has a six-month period to divest from the platform before the app stores were to have prohibitive access.
Mark Wahlberg Stars In 'Arthur The King' Premiering On Friday
“Arthur The King” will premiere at the box office on Friday starring Mark Wahlberg, who is also the producer, that’s based on an incredible true story. Wahlberg’s character, pro racer, Michael Light where he is in a racing competition for 435 miles and 10 ten days which several athletes in the Dominican Republic. Light convinces sponsors to back him and a team of athletes for the adventure where they face the biggest challenge of their lives and their careers.
Mark Wahlberg Protagoniza El Estreno De 'Arthur The King' El Viernes
“Arthur The King” se estrenará en taquilla el viernes protagonizada por Mark Wahlberg, quien también es el productor, y que está basada en una increíble historia real. El personaje de Wahlberg, el corredor profesional, Michael Light, donde participa en una competencia de carreras de 435 millas y 10 diez días en la que participan varios atletas en la República Dominicana.
Amazon Prime To Stream 'Frida' Documentary On Iconic Mexican Artist
Amazon MGM Studios will be streaming the documentary, “Frida”, based on the life and times of the famous Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo. The Mexican artist, whose name was Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderon, was an icon in her country where she travelled through Mexico and the United States with her husband Diego Rivera where she developed her artistic craft inspired by her country’s folk culture.
Amazon Prime Transmitirá El Documental 'Frida' Sobre La Icónica Artista Mexicana
Amazon MGM Studios transmitirá el documental “Frida”, basado en la vida y la época de la famosa pintora mexicana Frida Kahlo. La artista mexicana, cuyo nombre era Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón, fue un ícono en su país donde viajó por México y Estados Unidos junto a su esposo Diego Rivera donde desarrolló su oficio artístico inspirándose en la cultura popular de su país.
Kung Fu Panda 4 Hits Theaters With Star-Studded Cast
“The Kung Fu Panda” franchise continues as the fourth movie will appear on the big screen on Friday. The fourth film continues with Jack Black (“School of Rock” (2003)) at the helm along with Awkwafina (“Crazy Rich Asians” (2018)), Viola Davis (“Fences” (2016)), Dustin Hoffman (“Rain Man” (1988)), and Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad” (2008)) reunited to take on the new saga. Po’s going to need help after being tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace.
Amazon Prime's 'Ricky Stanicky' Film Starring Zac Efron And John Cena Delivers Hilarious Chaos
Amazon Prime’s upcoming feature film “Ricky Stanicky” is going live stream on Thursday starring Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, Jermaine Fowler, and John Cena. The film is produced by both Amazon MGM Studios that tells the story of three childhood friends, Dean, JT, and Wes using a non-existent friend, Rick Stanicky, as an alibi to buy out of their immature behavior since their childhood days.
"Masters Of The Air" Will Debut On Friday As A Miniseries
The book based on Donald L. Miller, “Masters of the Air”, will stream on AppleTV+ on Friday that stars Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, and Nate Mann. The miniseries will debut two episodes on Friday that contains a total of nine episodes for the entire series. It will stream one episode per week as it will conclude on March 15, 2024. Butler is coming off an Oscar winning performance since filming “Elvis” (2022) starring along with Tom Hanks. “Projects have changed.
Amazon's "The Beekeeper" Will Stream On Friday
Amazon MGM Studios “The Beekeeper” will be streaming on Friday in an action thriller in Jason Statham’s latest film. The film also stars Jeremy Irons, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, and Josh Hutcherson with David Ayer as the director. Statham both stars and also the producer along with Bill Block, Chris Long, and Kurt Wimmer, who’s the writer of the screenplay. The story follows a professional beekeeper, Adam Clay (Statham), who is a retired from his profession.
Two Spring Football Leagues Set To Merge
The XFL and the USFL are set to merge both leagues without colliding with the NFL scheduling, which is now the UFL. The XFL and the USFL are planning to merge leagues. These are minor league teams that play in the spring after the NFL season is officially over. The XFL is currently owned by actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, his ex-wife, Dany Garcia Rienzi, and RedBird Capital Partners while the USFL is currently owned by the FOX Corporation.
Virtual Concepts In Celebrity Events Is A Growing Market
By Alberto Arellano Celebrity events guru Jeff Krauss designed a powerful platform to thrive during all facets of event production. The platform allowed organic growth to blend with strategy and procedure, and a new virtual event platform he co-created evolved. Krauss is the Managing Partner and Events Producer for IE Group and co-founder of the new digital platform FanRoom Live, an interactive virtual platform for fans to interact with their favorite celebrities.
Mormon Church Faces Lawsuit Over Mishandling Of Charity Funds
The Mormon church is current under a lawsuit from donors for the mishandling of charity funds using it towards its shell companies. The lawsuit was filed against shell companies under the church that were donated by three men that enabled bad faith practices from the investment arm of the church. Daniel Chappell, of Virginia, and Masen Christensen and John Oaks, both of Utah initiated the lawsuit against the congregation.
Hollywood Strike Ends, Minorities See Path Forward
By Alberto Arellano Nosa Iyobhebhe has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Yet her face remains behind the screen. As a hair consultant for Hollywood she has worked with Zoey Kravitz and Paris Hilton. Having worked with from the BBC to Netflix, she thought she was diversified enough in a downward trending economy. Then came the Hollywood strike sparked over concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry.
"Napoleon" To Stream On AppleTV+
“Napoleon” will be streaming on AppleTV+ on Wednesday that stars Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix and Academy Award nominee Vanessa Kirby. The film is the depiction of the rise and fall of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey through power along with his wife, Josephine.
Hannah Waddingham To Spread Holiday Cheer In AppleTV+'s First Christmas Musical
“Hannah Waddingham: Home For Christmas” will be featured on AppleTV+ on Wednesday as it is the latest Christmas song feature on the streaming platform. It stars Hannah Waddingham, who was one of the main characters on AppleTV+’s Ted Lasso as Rebecca Welton, the owner of AFC Richmond and Ted Lasso’s boss. She takes stage at the London Coliseum for her first holiday special that will be the main star of the stage spreading holiday cheer in a selection of classic Christmas songs.
The Latest Hunger Games Film Aiming To Exceed The Box Office
The next “Hunger Games” venture will be in theaters on Friday as it is 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as a tribute. “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” follows Coriolanus Snow who’s the last hope of his failing lineage, a once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. Coriolanus’ livelihood is threatened, Snow is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, a tribute from the impoverished District 12.
Identity Of Led Zeppelin IV Artwork Revealed: A Victorian Photograph Of A Wiltshire Thatcher
The identity of the art of Led Zeppelin’s fourth album was identified as a late-Victorian black and white photograph of a Wiltshire thatcher named Lot Long. It was discovered by a research fellow in Southwest England named Brian Edwards. Edwards, a visiting fellow at the University of West England, came across the painting while searching for a Victorian era photo. The photo was instantly recognized where it was a man with a log beard with branches behind his back.
Carole Baskin Reveals Incriminating Phone Call In Plot To Kill Joe Exotic
Carole Baskin exposed a phone call between Allen Glover and a friend named Ashley in a conversation in a plan to kill Joe Exotic. Glover was the hitman that allegedly Exotic hired to carry out the assassination on Baskin and was paid $3,000 to travel down to Tampa, Florida. Baskin appeared on the Netflix documentary “Tiger King: Murder Mayhem, and Madness” as the rival to Exotic, whose legal name is Joseph Allen Maldonado.
Truth Social's Parent Company Reports A $73 Million Losss
Former President Donald Trump’s company, Trump Media & Technology Group, had reportedly lost $73 million since Truth Social launched in 2022. Operations for the company started on February 2021, but the app with launched in the first quarter of 2022. Trump founded the company after he was banned from the major social platforms after the January 6 insurrection in 2021 that included Facebook, Instagram, and then-Twitter.
Donald Trump Is Not The Only Candidate With Legal Troubles
Former President Donald Trump is not the only presidential candidate facing legal troubles in the race for the White House for 2024. Tiger King star Joseph Maldonado, also known as Joe Exotic, is currently running for President of the United States as he is the only candidate currently in jail. Maldonado is serving a 21-year sentence for the violations of the Lacey Act and the Endangered Species Act including the murder-for-hire scheme to harm Carole Baskin.
Season Four Of "For All Of Mankind" To Appear On AppleTV+
“For All Mankind” is kicking off its fourth season on AppleTV+ as it continues to show the alternative universe dating back from 1969 on Friday. The show is rocketing into the new millennium in the eight years since season three where Happy Valley has expanded into Mars. The show goes into the alternative universe where the Soviet Union and the United States compete to go to the moon, but instead the Russians make it there before the Americans.
Hulu Original Film To Stream "Quiz Lady" On Friday
Hulu Originals will be streaming “Quiz Lady” on Friday that tells the story of a game show obsessed fan who dreams on being a show champion. The film features Awkwafina (“Crazy Rich Asians”), Sandra Oh (“Sideways”), Will Ferrell (“Old School”), Jason Schwartzman (“Rushmore”), Holland Taylor (“Legally Blonde”), and Tony Hale (“Toy Story 4”).
Apple Original Film 'Fingernails' Explores Love And Compatibility In Dystopian Setting
Apple Original Films will be streaming on “Fingernails” on Friday that is produced by Dirty Films, a production company founded by Cate Blanchett (“The Aviator”) and Andrew Upton. (L to R) Lucas Wiesendanger, Coco Francini, Christos Nikou, Sam Steiner, Stavros Raptis and Jerome Duboz attend the 2023 BFI London Film Festival Official Competition red carpet premiere of Apple Original Films’ “FINGERNAILS” at BFI Southbank.
Martin Scorsese's 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Debuts On AppleTV+ With DiCaprio And DeNiro
“Killers Of The Flower Moon” is filled with Oscar winning talent premiering on AppleTV+ led by Leonardo DiCaprio (“Catch Me If You Can”) and Robert DeNiro (“Taxi Driver”). Martin Scorsese (“The Departed”) directs the feature film after his major success once again on “The Irishman” (2019) that streamed on Netflix.
Acclaimed Documentary 'Silver Dollar Road' Premieres On Amazon Prime
“Silver Dollar Road” will be premiering on Amazon Prime, which is produced by Amazon Studios. From Academy-Award Nominee Raoul Peck, Silver Road follows the story of the Reels family as told by the matriarch Mamie Reels Ellison and her niece Kim Renee Duhon. “We are in format more and more. Some companies are using algorithms for documentaries,” says Peck. “The whole filming is being transformed almost as we speak.
Brie Larson's 'Lessons In Chemistry' Premieres On Apple TV+
An executive produced series by Brie Larson, “Lessons in Chemistry”, is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on October 13. It is set in the early 1950s, film follows Elizabeth Zott (played by Larson), who dreams of being a scientist is put on hold in a patriarchal society. “When I first read the book, I was blown away by the dialogue and the way that Bonnie (Garmus) approached character.
Amazon To Premiere 'Dark Harvest' On Friday The 13th, Just In Time For Halloween
“Dark Harvest” will premiere on Amazon on Friday the thirteenth of this month as it is a Halloween month. It’s about a cursed town where an annual harvest becomes a brutal battle for survival. On Halloween 1963, Sawtooth Jack, the terrifying legend, rose from the cornfields and threatens the children of the town. “While the twist is unsurprising, it is the execution of it where the movie hits its mark,” said Phil Walsh in a review on Geek Vibes Nation.
NBC's 'Transplant' Season 3 Premieres: Bash's New Journey Begins
NBC’s Transplant: Season 3 – “Fracture” is expected to premiere tonight that tells the continuing new journey of Bashir “Bash” Hamed, who is played by Hamza Haq (“My Salinger Year”). Transplant is also on CTV, which is also watched in Canada. Bash is a Syrian War Refugee who arrived in Canada and the newest resident at York Memorial Hospital in Toronto. “Bash’s story is a little different with threats being kicked out of the hospital,” said Haq about what to expect in season 3 of Bash.
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