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On Friday, a startup called Fable announced an ambitious, if head-scratching, plan to recreate the lost 43 minutes of Orson Welles’ classic film “The Magnificent Ambersons.”  Why is a startup that bills itself as the “Netflix of AI,” and that recently raised money from Amazon’s Alexa Fund, talking about remaking a movie that was first released in 1942?  Well, the company has built a platform that allows users to create their own cartoons with AI prompts — Fable is starting out with its own intellectual property, but it has ambitions to offer similar capabilities with Hollywood IP. In fact, it’s…

VENICE, Italy (AP) — After 10 days and dozens of red carpet premieres, the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival came to a close Saturday. While cinema is focused on the qualitative, a quantitative look can tell a story of its own. There are, after all, plenty of fascinating figures — beyond the celebrity kind — to be found on the Lido.Here’s a look at this year’s Venice Film Festival, by the numbers.4,580: Films submitted for considerationThat figure includes 1,936 feature films, which cost 200 euros ($234) apiece to submit. To be eligible for selection, a film must have…

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 2025 Venice Film Festival wrapped up with Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother” taking the top prize, edging out higher-profile contenders. The film, starring Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett, is a quietly humorous look at family relationships. Valerie Donzelli accepts the best screenplay award for ‘A pied d’oeuvre’ during the awards ceremony of the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP) Valerie Donzelli accepts the best screenplay award for ‘A pied d’oeuvre’ during the awards ceremony of the 82nd edition of…

The European Commission announced this week that it’s fining Google €2.95 billion (just under $3.5 billion). The commission found that Google had violated European Union antitrust rules by favoring its own advertising services. Specifically, the commission said Google “abused” its “dominant positions” by favoring its ad exchange AdX in both its publisher ad server and in its ad-buying tools. The commission also said Google has 60 days to “bring these self-preferencing practices to an end” and “to implement measures to cease its inherent conflicts of interest along the adtech supply chain.” “Google must now come forward with a serious remedy…

Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled its 2027 Mediterranean Solar Eclipse Expedition.Combining the cultural riches of Spain and Portugal with the wonder of a total solar eclipse, the voyage will depart from Barcelona, Spain on July 27, 2027. The eight-night expedition will visit Ibiza, Cartagena, Motril and Puerto Banús before positioning guests at sea on August 2, 2027 for the celestial event. Under the guidance of resident astronomer Jonathan H. Ward, author, astrophotographer, and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, guests will witness the marvel of a total eclipse accompanied by expert commentary, stargazing sessions, and enrichment programming designed to illuminate…

Just in time for the big race, (the Kentucky Derby), Delta Airlines has released its largest-ever flight schedule to Louisville (SDF) for 2026.The schedule includes service from 10 cities including new flights from Austin and Raleigh-Durham. “Kentucky’s prestigious pastime isn’t just a race, it’s an exciting celebration that our customers love to attend each year,” said Amy Martin, Vice President – Network Planning. “We’re adding over 3,000 seats and offering over 60 flights to and from Louisville for the 2026 event, making it easier for customers to take part in the celebrations, whether they’re drawn to the thrill of the…

Tesla has proposed a massive new $1 trillion compensation package for its CEO Elon Musk, and many of the benchmarks he needs to hit are simply watered-down versions of promises he’s spent years making about the company. That’s not the picture Tesla’s board of directors paints in the company’s annual proxy statement, where they revealed the proposed pay package. Instead, the board focuses on how it plans to create “the most valuable company in history.” To be sure, if Tesla accomplishes all that it aims for with this deal, it will look like a much different company at the end…

Technologists and policymakers are reckoning with a generation-defining problem on the internet: while it can be a revolutionary force for unprecedented education and connection across the globe, it can also pose dangers to children when they have completely unfettered access. There is no simple way, however, to monitor children’s internet access without surveilling adults, paving the way for disastrous online privacy violations. While some advocates praise these laws as victories for children’s safety, many security experts warn that these laws are being proposed and passed with flawed implementation plans, which pose dangerous security risks for adult users as well. Here’s…

Hawaii’s visitors and locals alike can immerse themselves in the spirit of the Hawaiian Islands by exploring its breathtaking natural landscapes, vibrant communities and unique-to-Hawai‘i activities and events.Mālama Hawaiʻi & CultureBishop Museum (O‘ahu) and the Hawaiian Council reimagined the museum’s retail space as a hub for Hawai‘i-made products and cultural storytelling. Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa(O‘ahu) Southern Sun represents a new immersive art experience tracing the story and history of Waikīkī.Wahi Pana: Storied Places (O‘ahu) unveils its third phase of island-wide public art installation openings at several culturally significant sites in September 2025.   Wayfinder Waikiki (Oʻahu) launched two…

Tesla spent $400,000 advertising on Elon Musk’s social media platform X in 2024, according to a new regulatory filing. But the automaker appears to be on track to spend just a fraction of that in 2025 as sales have struggled. In the first two months of 2025, Tesla spent $10,000 on X ads, putting it on track to spend only $60,000 annually unless it radically increases its advertising for the remainder of the year. During the same time period last year, it had already spent $200,000 on X, Tesla disclosed. Tesla’s spending slowed considerably after those first two months, paying…