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Hollywood writers have voted almost unanimously to approve the contract agreement reached by their union leaders that ended a strike after nearly five months

Carlos Correa played a pivotal role in the Minnesota Twins' Game 2 victory over the Houston Astros in the American League Division Series, solidifying his place in MLB history. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli expressed his satisfaction with Correa's performance. During Sunday night's 6-2 victory, Correa delivered an impressive three-RBI performance against the Astros, leveling the series at one game apiece. This achievement also allowed Correa to tie David Justice for the third-most RBI in postseason history with a total of 63. In doing so, he surpassed the postseason RBI records held by Derek Jeter and David Ortiz. Carlos Correa won a World Series ring with the Houston Astros in 2017 and was a mainstay with the club for seven seasons. Correa returned to Houston as one of the leaders of the Minnesota Twins, who faced the Astros in the best-of-five American League Division Series. Correa, a two-time All-Star, played in six ALDS, five AL Championship Series and three World Series with the Astros. Houston defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2017 World Series. He has 18 homers and 60 RBIs in 81 postseason games, playing his best during the ALDS with eight homers and 29 RBIs in 25 games. Correa, who batted just .230 with 18 homers and 65 RBIs in the regular season, said he thrives in the postseason spotlight.

“The Exorcist: Believer” took possession of the weekend box office with a North American opening of $27.2 million

Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez have successfully finalized their divorce. The former spouses reached a divorce settlement on October 6, with Ariana reportedly agreeing to make a one-time payment of $1.25 million to Dalton instead of providing monthly spousal support. In accordance with court documents obtained by E! News, the 30-year-old artist initially requested spousal support and the allocation of property, as stipulated in the prenuptial agreement between her and Dalton.

Click here! "They will bring new athletes to the Games, engage diverse fanbases and expand the Games' presence in digital spaces, further amplifying LA28's mission to deliver an unparalleled experience," he added. "We are delighted that LA28 have recommended cricket for inclusion in the Olympics" espncricinfo quoted ICC chairman Greg Barclay as saying.

Cricket is set to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme alongside flag football, baseball and softball, according to a report. The Guardian reported that cricket's inclusion in the Olympics will be confirmed at the 141st International Olympic Committee session that gets underway in Mumbai on October 15.

Gadot and Lior Raz have condemned the attack on Israel by Hamas militants and appealed to the world to show solidarity with the country. A surprise attack by Hamas militants from the Gaza Strip at daybreak killed at least 22 Israelis on Saturday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared «war» and said his country would extract an «unprecedented price» from its enemy. Gadot, star of Hollywood films such as the «Wonder Woman» franchise and «Heart of Stone», posted a picture of Israel's flag on her official Instagram account Saturday.

A massive health care strike over wages and staff shortages is heading into its final day without a deal between industry giant Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing the 75,000 workers who picketed this week

Investor Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s right-hand man for more than five decades, has made a $40 million gift to a California museum he has supported in the past

Welcome to Flatch" after two seasons, according to Variety. So, the show will not return for season 3. The mockumentary series aired its final episode on Fox on February 2, effectively serving as the series finale.

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MacPherson, CEO of Hipgnosis Songs Group, SONG’s publishing arm, was sued on Wednesday (4 October) in a Los Angeles court by Sara Lewis.

Netflix will debut an interactive 'Squid Game: The Trials' experience in Los Angeles. It will feature live competitive games, a «Night Market» offering Korean cuisine, beverages, a Squid Game store, and photo opportunities. Chef Katianna Hong from the restaurant YANGBAN will curate the food and drinks. The experience will open on December 6 at the Television City complex, with ticket sales starting on October 11. Tickets will be available from $39, and the experience will run from Wednesdays to Sundays. Netflix aims to build fan engagement through immersive experiences, and it has previously launched similar events based on popular shows like Bridgerton, Stranger Things, and Money Heist in cities, such as New York and Los Angeles. Additionally, earlier this year, Netflix introduced the Netflix Bites pop-up restaurant in L.A., featuring cuisine from its featured chefs. At the 'Squid Game: The Trials' experience, participants will encounter the «Front Man,» the series' masked antagonist, and undertake six progressively challenging tasks, earning points as they progress. The ultimate victor will need nerves of steel, strategic thinking, and a bit of luck. In an announcement by Josh Simon, Netflix's VP of consumer products, the company emphasized its commitment to live immersive experiences as part of its strategy to cultivate dedicated followings for its flagship franchises. Netflix has also extended its physical presence with a store at The Grove, where it sells merchandise inspired by its content.

Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals and others. The NFL matches will be live telecast on Prime Video, FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN in the US.

Tesla engineer in court on Wednesday rejected a lawyer's suggestion that the company named its driver-assistant feature «Full Self-Driving» because it wanted people to believe that its systems had more abilities than was really the case. The electric vehicle maker is defending itself at the first US trial over allegations that Tesla's Autopilot feature led to a death. The lawsuit, filed in a California state court, alleges the Autopilot system caused owner Micah Lee's Model 3 to suddenly veer off a highway east of Los Angeles at 65 miles per hour (105 kph), strike a palm tree and burst into flames, all in the span of seconds.

The cost of financing a home surged again this week as the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to its highest level since December 2000, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers

A Southern California county has filed lawsuits alleging that the negligence of a power company caused two wildfires that collectively burned thousands of acres and prompted tens of thousands of evacuations

The Philippines has a long history of trying to attract Filipino American citizens and their families to come and add to the economy

«Making Money» host Charles Payne discusses the impact of the expansion of the UAW strikes.

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'Making Money' host Charles Payne discusses the impact of the expansion of the UAW strikes.