ABC sues the FCC to stop an early review of its TV licenses - Engadget

ABC accused the Trump Administration of waging "a retaliatory campaign" because it doesn't like what the network broadcasts.

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A battle between ABC and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to rumble on for the foreseeable future after the network filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the agency. It accused the Trump Administration of undertaking "a retaliatory campaign against ABC for a single reason: it disapproves of what ABC broadcasts."

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American Black Film Festival 2027 Heads to Los Angeles After 24 Years in Miami (EXCLUSIVE)

After calling Miami home for the past 24 years, the American Black Film Festival is heading to Los Angeles for its 31st edition, which takes place May 20-23, 2027.

ABFF 2027 will set up shop across the greater Los Angeles area, making stops at AMC’s Grove location for film screenings and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures for marquee events. The SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills will serve as the hub for industry programming, and the Original Farmers Market will host activations and community experiences.

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Giant's Causeway: 10,000 rock damaging coins removed from landmark

The 'fiddly and frustrating' work removing 10,000 coins from Giant's Causeway columns

Grey hexagonal shaped basalt columns. A hill is in the distance. Some people are climbing the rocks. Puddles of water has gathered in some of the rocks.Image source, Press Association

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Oldenburg Names First Titles for 2026 Selection

The Oldenburg Film Festival has unveiled its first wave of selections for this year’s edition, with a slate of world premieres and a selection of some of the weirder titles from Cannes and Locarno.

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Hayden Panettiere Was “Really Lonely” While Filming Final Movie, Co-Star Says

Hayden Panettiere appeared to be struggling in her personal life while filming her final movie, according to co-star Justin Chatwin.

Chatwin opened up about his experience making the thriller Sleepwalker, which was shot in 2025 and released in January.

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Sheffield United face winding-up hearing in court as former owner United World claims COH Sports owes £35m

Former Sheff Utd owner United World claims it is still owed £35m from COH Sports Bidco; winding-up hearing set for August 19; if current owners declared insolvent, 12-point deduction could be imposed on Bramall Lane club; sources close to COH insist club is 'financially healthy'

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Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter hold talks over selling shares to majority owners Clearlake Capital

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have held talks about selling their shares in Chelsea to Clearlake Capital.

Clearlake currently owns 61.5 per cent of the club, while Boehly, Walter and Hansjorg Wyss each own a 12.8 per cent stake.

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UK weather: Thunderstorms could bring risk of flash flooding

Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK

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Amazon's Game of Thrones T-Shirt Sale Includes Some of the Best House of the Dragon Designs

The Game of Thrones franchise may have lost some steam with its controversial final season, but the spin-off shows have more than made up for that since. Season 3 of House of the Dragon especially brought the heat this year and delivered some excellent television for eight straight episodes.

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Inside Netflix’s Field of Dreams Face-Off in Iowa: “A Magical Moment”

They built it, and thousands came.

The Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, roared back to life last Thursday to host upwards of 8,000 fans, 26 Hall of Famers and VIPs like Theo Von to take in Major League Baseball‘s regular season matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins. The high-profile outing, presented by John Deere and streamed live on Netflix, marked only the third MLB game to be played on the grounds where director Phil Alden Robinson filmed the beloved 1989 sports drama starring Kevin Costner.

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