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'Only Murders in the Building' dropped an autobiographical Easter egg for Steve Martin and Martin Short

Only Murders in the Building is a delight on many levels, from the joys of comedic cozy crime, to the thrill of playing along in trying to crack the case, to reveling in the incredible chemistry of its amateur sleuths. But one of the biggest joys is watching longtime friends and colleagues Martin Short and Steve Martin mercilessly mock each other in character and on the press tour.

As rough as Oliver and Charles (or Short and Martin) are on each other, you can feel the deep bond of...

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How a Monday Night Football mishap may have exposed deep problems with Google Search

For nearly as long as the internet has been around, there's a particular rhythm for any curious person with a WiFi connection. You have a question, you Google it, you get an answer. But a mishap during this week's Monday Night Football and the NFL's onside kick rules has show just how unreliable Google can be these days — and how the search giant can help spread misinformation.

The confusion was sparked by an unfortunate turn of events. During the waning moments of the MNF matchup the...

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Theodore Schleifer

Bill Gates Privately Says He Has Backed Harris With $50 Million Donation

Mr. Gates said in a statement to The Times that “this election is different,” reflecting a significant change in his political strategy.

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I.M.F. Says Inflation Fight Is Largely Over but Warns of New Threats

The International Monetary Fund said protectionism and new trade wars could weigh on growth.

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The Joker sequel is heading home after less than a month in theaters

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Joker: Folie à Deux has been in theaters for less than a month, but Warner Bros. has already set a home release date for the box office bomb.

Gizmodo reports that Joker: Folie à Deux will be available for purchase on digital platforms starting on October 29th, with a DVD / Blu-ray / 4K physical release to follow on December 17th.

Though Warner Bros. envisioned Todd Phillips’ Joker sequel replicating the first film’s success, the DC Comics-inspired musical failed to...

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It’s not just you: Amazon’s shopping app is trying a different look

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Not long after injecting more artificial intelligence into its shopping experience, Amazon is now testing a new homepage for its shopping app on Android and iOS. Millions of users in the US will see changes starting today, with more slated to see them over the coming months.

Fundamentally, the redesign seems to serve the same purpose as the current layout by surfacing personalized recommendations based on your purchase habits, browsing history, deals, and other signals based...

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Sources: Lore, A-Rod have cash ready for Wolves

Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have $940 million in a bank account ready to wire immediately to Glen Taylor and the NBA for control of the Timberwolves should they be approved.

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Taurasi still mulling retirement or 21st season

Diana Taurasi is still mulling whether to play another season in the WNBA or retire.

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World of risk? Hurt Cortes eyes Yanks roster spot

Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes expects to be on the team's World Series roster despite the risk of pitching with a strained flexor tendon, an injury that is often the precursor to a more serious elbow injury.

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Why after a sizzling summer, Steph, KD and LeBron are back to toiling for NBA also-rans

Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James took home a gold medal this summer. But what will be their impact in the 2024-25 NBA season?

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Justin Thomas drops truth bomb that every father can relate to

Justin Thomas and his wife Jillian Wisniewski arrive for a photo op ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup. | Photo by Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images

Before this week’s ZOZO Championship, Justin Thomas spoke about how his life will change for the better soon.

Life is about to change quite dramatically for Justin Thomas and his wife, Jillian.

The couple is expecting their first child at the end of November, which Thomas publically disclosed on his Instagram after the Tour Championship....

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AT&T finally has a network test drive program

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T-Mobile and Verizon have been offering free network trials for a couple of years at this point; now, AT&T has finally introduced a trial program of its own. It’s a no-commitment way to give the AT&T network a try while still holding on to your current carrier, number, and device. Pretty cool! But you’ll need an unlocked phone, which might disqualify a lot of people who are still paying off their current device — though...

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MLB wants Rays in Tampa area even if Trop unfit

MLB hopes to find the Rays a temporary home near their fan base around Tampa Bay at least for the start of the 2025 season if the damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton cannot be repaired in time.

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LeBron: Don't have to rush pairing with Bronny

For LeBron James, the time and place of his first shift with son Bronny is inconsequential.

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30 Walmart Shoes That’ll Add A Stylish Touch To Your Favorite Fall ‘Fits

These boots are made for walkin'...through apple orchards and pumpkin patches.

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NFL Trade Deadline: 7 trade destinations for WR Cooper Kupp, ranked

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The rumor mill surrounding the Rams star wideout is getting louder. Could he be on the move?

With the Los Angeles Rams season heading towards the pit of despair, many have speculated about the availability of star wideout Cooper Kupp. The 31-year-old receiver has been hot and cold to start this season, and with the NFL trade deadline approaching on Nov. 5, the rumors are starting to get a little bit louder.

The Rams have called multiple teams...

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Alan Rappeport

I.M.F. Says Inflation Fight Is Largely Over but Warns of New Threats

The International Monetary Fund said protectionism and new trade wars could weigh on growth.

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Rebecca F. Elliott

Despite Global Crises, Gas Prices Slide as U.S. Election Nears

Fuel prices, which had soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have dropped to their lowest level since February.

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Google Messages is trying to tackle today’s most annoying messaging spam

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Google Messages is trying to banish spammy job-seeking and package-delivery texts from your inbox, and it’s also adding a content warning to blur images that might contain nudity.

The Sensitive Content Warning feature is optional, and if enabled, it will show users a “speed bump” with “help-finding resources and options” before they can view an image with nudity detected via on-device scanning. If users try to share an image with nudity, the app will...

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