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<em>E. coli</em> Infection:
E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders  —  FOOD SAFETY ALERT  —  Investigation status: Open  —  Recall issued: No … Situation summary  —  CDC, FDA, USDA FSIS, and public health officials in multiple states are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections.
NBC News:
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries arrested on sex trafficking charges  —  Jeffries, along with two associates, were arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges, New York prosecutors announced Tuesday morning.  —  The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch …
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Lauren Huff / Entertainment Weekly:
Now entering the arena: Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal unsheathe Gladiator II  —  Mescal, Pascal, Ridley Scott, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger take EW inside the epic legacy sequel, in theaters Nov. 22.  —  “Mine honor is my life; both grow in one.”
Becca Longmire / People:
Baywatch Lifeguard Michael Newman Dies at 68 After Parkinson's Diagnosis 18 Years Ago  —  The actor and trained lifeguard played ‘Newmie’ on the long-running series, and appeared in 150 episodes of the show  — Baywatch star Michael Newman has died at age 68, after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2006
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Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
Lynda Obst, Veteran Film Producer, Writer and Champion of Women in Hollywood, Dies at 74  —  She used her “crazy intuitive intelligence and taste” to get behind such films as ‘Flashdance,’ ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ ‘Contact,’ ‘The Fisher King,’ ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,’ ‘Interstellar’ and more.
Discussion: Daily Mail, The US Sun, The Wrap and Variety
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Hans Zimmer's ‘Dune 2’ Score Fails to Meet Eligibilty Requirements for Oscars (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The composer's score will still compete for Critics Choice, Golden Globes, and other guilds, and his music for ‘Blitz’ is eligible for Oscar consideration.  —  One of the year's most anticipated …
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and Just Jared
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Love Is Blind's Hannah Talks Slim Down, Only Weighing Herself Every 2 Weeks  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  While the premise of Love Is Blind is based on the idea that two people can fall in love sight unseen, season 7 star Hannah Jiles' looks have taken the internet by storm.
Discussion: Ok - home and Page Six
Catherine Santino / People:
Kim Kardashian's Viral ‘Skibidi Toilet’ Diamond Birthday Necklace from Daughter North West, 11, Likely Cost $20K  —  A jewelry expert shares an estimated value for the ‘obscure’ piece of jewelry and tells PEOPLE what makes the customized gift is so special  —  North West got her mom Kim Kardashian …
Julia Moore / People:
Nicholas Alexander Chavez Had ‘Whole Body Shakes’ on His First Day on Set of General Hospital (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Monsters’ breakout star tells PEOPLE that joining the soap opera was “one of the best things for me”  —  To say that Nicholas Alexander Chavez was nervous on his first day in Port Charles would be an understatement.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Brianna Chickenfry Says She's ‘Blindsided’ as Zach Bryan Announces Breakup With Cryptic Statement
The Mirror:
Liam Payne's heartbreaking wish an hour before death emerges  —  One Direction star, Liam Payne, tragically died on Wednesday October 16 after falling from the third floor of his hotel suite in Argentina, leaving his legion of loyal fans heartbroken  —  Liam Payne's heart-wrenching last wish …
Discussion: Ok - home
Daniel Bird / The Mirror:
ITV News anchor Ralph Blunsom dies aged 66 as co-star shares emotional tribute  —  ITV Granada Reports anchor Ralph Blunsom has died aged 66 it has been confirmed with his former co-stars sharing tribute to the late broadcaster  —  An ITV News anchor has died aged 66, his co-stars have announced.
Discussion: Ok - home and The Sun
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Ivanka Trump Attends Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with Daughter and Friends After Her Dad Said He ‘Hates’ the Superstar (Exclusive)  —  Swift endorsed Kamala Harris, who is running against Ivanka's father Donald Trump in the presidential election, in September  —  Taylor Swift's Eras Tour stop …
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Dodgers Legend Fernando Valenzuela Dead at 63  —  Fernando Valenzuela, the iconic Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher turned team Spanish broadcaster, has died, the team announced Tuesday night.  —  The legend played 17 seasons in MLB ... with much of his tenure spent with the Dodgers …
Brian Gallagher / Daily Mail:
Gladiator II fans go wild over the sequel's popcorn bucket with augmented reality: ‘Where do I buy it?!’  —  Following in the trend set by Dune: Part II and continuing with Deadpool & Wolverine, Gladiator II will have an epic new popcorn bucket that is driving fans wild.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Deadline
People:
Bruce Springsteen Says ‘Questions of Mortality’ Have Become ‘Part of’ Life amid Wife Patti Scialfa's Cancer Diagnosis  —  Scialfa publicly revealed her blood cancer diagnosis in ‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’  —  The subject of mortality is on Bruce Springsteen's mind following …
Discussion: Us Weekly and HELLO!
TMZ.com:
Rachael Ray Says She Gets in ‘Huge Screaming Matches’ With Husband  —  RACHAEL RAY & HUBBY GET INTO ‘HUGE SCREAMING MATCHES’ ... 'I Think That's Healthy'  —  The only thing hotter than Rachael Ray's kitchen is her temper ... the celebrity chef has admitted to getting into several heated tiffs with her husband, John Cusimano.
Discussion: Daily Mail, New York Post and E! Online
People:
Angelina Jolie Is Not Dating British Rapper Akala: ‘She Is Close Friends with Him and His Partner’ (Exclusive)  —  A source close to Angelina Jolie tells PEOPLE the ‘Maria’ star “remains focused on her family and is not dating at this time”  —  Angelina Jolie is not romancing the British rapper Akala, a source tells PEOPLE.
Katcy Stephan / Variety:
Amy Adams Goes Wild: The ‘Nightbitch’ Star on Barking, Growing Chin Hair and ‘Polarizing’ Viewers With Her Raw Look at Motherhood  —  “I've had people be like, ‘Oh my gosh, you looked awful,’” Amy Adams says with an eye roll as she reflects on her physical appearance in her latest film …
Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:
Kelly Rizzo gushes about how ‘kind’ new boyfriend Breckin Meyer has been as she mourns loss of Bob Saget  —  Kelly Rizzo has gushed about her ‘supportive’ new boyfriend Breckin Meyer and just how understanding he has been as she continues to mourn the loss of her husband Bob Saget.
Discussion: People, Us Weekly, FemaleFirst and E! Online
Emily Longeretta / Variety:
Bethany Joy Lenz on Escaping a Cult, Losing All Her ‘One Tree Hill’ Money and Fighting to Keep Her Daughter From That Life  —  Fifteen months ago, during a recap episode of the “Drama Queens” podcast, guest Michaela McManus asked co-hosts Bethany Joy Lenz and Sophia Bush whether they'd ever write a book.
 
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Blake Lively waited like a normal person for table at NYC hotspot, dined on ‘everything on the menu’
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Mara Levinsky / Soap Opera Digest:
Exclusive: Jophielle Love (Violet) Says Good-Bye To General Hospital
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Lana Del Rey's Marriage Officiated by Justin Bieber's Pastor Judah Smith
Discussion: Daily Mail
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Ilana Kaplan / People:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' Children Share Statement ‘Supporting’ Their Father amid ‘False Narratives’: ‘We Stand United’
Just Jared:
Megan Thee Stallion Joins Kristin Chenoweth, Sarah Jessica Parker, & More At God's Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards 2024
Discussion: Elle and StyleCaster
Emma Aerin Becker / People:
Hoda Kotb Shares the Hilarious Story Behind Daughter Haley's Early Christmas Gift for Jenna Bush Hager
Discussion: HELLO! and Us Weekly
 

 
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Greg Stohr / Bloomberg:
Filing: Trump asks SCOTUS to pause the law that could ban TikTok, saying the court should give him time to “pursue a political resolution” of the dispute

The Guardian:
The commentary editor of Germany's Welt am Sonntag resigns after the Axel Springer group paper published a piece by Elon Musk in support of far-right AfD party

Youkyung Lee / Bloomberg:
Shares of South Korean entertainment companies related to Squid Game drop 20%+ following a less-than-perfect debut for the new season of the series on Netflix
 
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