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Summary: Trey Parker and Matt Stone renamed “South Park” to “South America” in response to U.S. map updates. They thanked Apple, Google, and Paramount while poking fun at President Trump’s executive orders. The duo are fully committed to the rebrand, coinciding with the upcoming season premiere on Comedy Central. Trey Parker and Matt Stone are done with the geographic renaming trend, so they joined it.

Summary: Bethenny Frankel brings a fully furnished RV to Burning Man, documenting her experience on social media. Longtime attendees criticize her for posting from the playa, stating it goes against the event’s rules. Burning Man’s shift towards a wealthier demographic is evident, with Frankel embodying this change at the festival. Bethenny Frankel went to Burning Man, brought a fully furnished RV and started posting.

Summary: Beyoncé celebrates “B’Day” with a 31-track digital deluxe edition featuring new videos and Spanish recordings. Collaboration with Selena, Maluma, and remastered videos highlight the expanded release of her 2006 album. Rare tracks, remastered videos, and exclusive photos make the 20th-anniversary edition a must-have for fans.

Summary: Carla Jeffery, known for her role in Disney’s “Zombies” franchise, passed away at 33 on September 1. No cause of death has been revealed, and her agency asked for privacy for her family. Jeffery, who began her career as a child actor, had a successful career in Disney and beyond. Carla Jeffery, the actress who played cheerleader Bree across Disney’s “Zombies” franchise, died Sept. 1 at 33.

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Summary: Deleted photos can often be recovered, even after being “permanently deleted,” with the right tools and techniques. Free options like checking the recycle bin and built-in backups are worth trying before investing in dedicated recovery software. Top 5 photo recovery tools like Stellar, EaseUS, and DiskInternals provide options for different situations and levels of expertise. Deleted a photo, emptied the recycle bin without a second thought, and now it’s gone.

Geopolitical tensions are back in focus after the latest escalation between the U.S. and Iran sent oil higher and stocks lower. Bitcoin, meanwhile, barely moved. BTC traded around $78,000 during Asian hours following a U.S. attack on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. Iran responded with retaliatory action, adding further pressure to a region already disrupted by months of conflict.

Summary: Michael Saylor’s Strategy resumes buying Bitcoin with 4,603 BTC purchase for $369.7 million after two-month hiatus. Funding for the purchase came from the sale of $602.8 million in common stock, with $151.8 million used for repurchasing stock. Strategy now holds 845,050 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $63.73 billion, showcasing a strong Bitcoin treasury strategy. Michael Saylor’s Strategy is buying Bitcoin again.

Summary: Alex Cooper faced setbacks with the cancellation of “Love Overboard” and winding down of Unwell Hydration. Despite the challenges, Unwell raised money and announced new projects, including a scripted Hulu drama and YouTube series. Disney’s relationship with Cooper remains strong, but Unwell’s internal reputation faces scrutiny amidst the setbacks. Alex Cooper built Unwell into a media empire on the idea that a podcast audience could carry over into almost anything.

Summary: Oren Rosenbaum closes deals for Barstool Sports, Unwell Network, and Crime Junkie, bringing creator business insights to AI Creator Day. UTA Partner Rosenbaum will speak at TheGrill conference on Sept. 29, diving into creator business strategy and the impact of AI. Additional speakers will cover brand-creator partnerships, AI-made work, and the process behind successful AI projects.