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Harry Potter Series Star Paapa Essiedu Says Hes Received Death Threats for Snape Casting
Paapa Essiedu has revealed he’s faced racist death threats after being cast as Professor Severus Snape in HBO‘s upcoming Harry Potty television series. “I’ve been told, ‘Quit or I’ll murder you,’” the actor told The Times in a profile published Saturday. Essiedu said after his casting was officially announced in April 2025, he faced backlash…
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Amanda Peet Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Your Friends & Neighbors star Amanda Peet has revealed she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. The actress detailed her experience leading up to and following her diagnosis in an essay for The New Yorker, which came as both of her parents were in hospice. Peet began the essay by recounting the myriad of close memories…
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Rokus ad-free streaming service was already a great deal – now its adding Disney movies
Roku Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Roku’s Howdy streaming service is just $3 a month. It includes a solid mix of movies and TV shows, but nothing new. The service will soon add content from Disney and Warner Bros. If you’re looking to save a little money…
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Men's March Madness live tracker: Texas holds on to stun 3-seed Gonzaga, advances to Sweet 16
Mar 21, 2026, 07:55 PM ET The 2026 men’s NCAA tournament has whittled to 32 teams that have their eyes set on the Sweet 16. ESPN reporters are on-site, from Buffalo to Portland, to give you a real-time look at the Madness. Follow along as they and the rest of the staff track every second-round…
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Women's March Madness Day 2 takeaways: How UConn, USC, Virginia won
Mar 21, 2026, 07:09 PM ET The first round of the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament is underway as teams look to advance in the bracket. Editor’s Picks 2 Related We’re tracking how every team won Saturday, from upsets to blowouts and big performances. Here is ESPN’s guide to all the Day 2 results, with analysis…
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Trump administration at crossroads in US-Israel war with Iran
Just over a week ago, US media reported that a Marine expeditionary unit, with about 2,500 combat soldiers and supporting ships and aircraft, had been dispatched from Japan to the Middle East, which it should reach in the coming days. Another Marine force of similar size recently departed its base in California with its arrival…
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Wisconsins Caroline Harvey wins Kazmaier Award as top player
Mar 21, 2026, 12:33 PM ET Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey cemented her reputation as one of the top players in college women’s hockey in being voted this season’s Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner Saturday. The award caps a decorated college career for the 23-year-old and comes a month after Harvey won a gold medal representing…
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Halide co-founder is suing former partner Sebastiaan de With for taking source code to Apple
Lux Optics co-founder Sebastiaan de With made headlines when he joined Apple in late January. The company was behind Halide, one of the most popular photography apps for the iPhone, which gained a cult following for its robust pro-level controls. Apple was apparently a big enough fan that it tried to acquire the developer last…
