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Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise and the “X-Men” films, has died. He was 86.Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body...

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More than 300,000 space heaters sold at popular retailers recalled over fire risk

As temperatures drop, many people turn to space heaters to warm their homes—but one popular model is now subject to a major safety recall.

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‘An attack on our community’: Orlando gay bars wiped from Instagram after Pride posts

Queer-owned businesses across the country have had their social media accounts wiped this year without explanation. The post An attack on our community : Orlando gay bars wiped from Instagram after Pride posts appeared first on Orlando Weekly.

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Epic Universe is bringing new visitors to Orlando, new report says

Epic Universe is changing how many people visit Central Florida’s theme parks, and a new report has the numbers.The Themed Entertainment Association, or TEA, says Epic helped lift combined attendance at Central Florida’s leading theme parks by 4.3 percent in 2025.Epic opened in May, and TEA...

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ICON Park getting new Build-A-Bear experience with Pokémon, Hello Kitty and more

Build-A-Bear is opening three themed shopping experiences at ICON Park, including its first-ever Pokémon Workshop.

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Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in trade with the Tennessee Titans, AP source says

The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.The Bears sent their first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a fourth-rounder in next year's draft,...

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DoorDash agrees to buy Instacart for $17 billion

DoorDash has agreed to buy Instacart for $17 billion in a big consolidation of the grocery delivery business.

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