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The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles on Jan. 22, 2024Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThere was a time when Hollywood simply referred to a neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles.These days, “Hollywood” has come to represent the entire domestic entertainment business — and it’s at a crossroads.Its namesake area is no longer the bustling production hub it once was, as studios have chased tax benefits and lower labor costs overseas. It’s more expensive than ever to make a movie or television series, especially after the pandemic and the writers and actors strikes which reshaped how…

A view of the U.S. Capitol on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesFor all the political firestorms they generate, government shutdowns historically have been nonevents for both markets and the economy.This time, though, could be different.That’s because President Donald Trump’s threat to make some federal government furloughs resulting from the shutdown permanent could have longer-lasting impacts on an employment picture that already has been looking precarious.Should Trump follow through on the threat — and successfully weather what almost certainly would be yet another court challenge to his executive authority — it throws a wrench into…

Jamie Carragher has described Ruben Amorim’s time at Manchester United as a disaster for both the club and the manager, urging everyone to shake hands and move on, claiming that another coach could take this group of players into Europe.Carragher on Amorim… A disaster | It could not have gone worseThe quicker they make a decision the betterCompetent manager gets them in EuropeResults under Amorim are just beyond beliefEveryone should shake hands and move onSpeaking on Monday Night Football following United’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford that leaves them 14th in the Premier League table and with only 34 points from…

KUWAIT: The interior ministry announced on Monday state security officers arrested an Arab resident affiliated with a banned organization seeking to undermine Kuwait’s security, after investigations revealed he was planning a terrorist bombing targeting places of worship.Following close monitoring, authorities raided his residence and found devices, materials used in making explosives and instructions on their preparation and use — proving the seriousness of the planned attack. The ministry affirmed it will firmly confront anyone attempting to threaten Kuwait’s security or the safety of citizens and residents.Separately, the interior ministry announced on Monday the seizure of nearly half a million Captagon…

When you’ve suffered a historically heavy defeat, a change of scenery might do you good. If that’s the case, Real Madrid’s players are in luck. Just 19 hours after losing 5-2 in the derby at Atlético Madrid on Saturday, Los Blancos were boarding a flight to Kazakhstan.They’ve just travelled 4,000 miles east — from Western Europe to Central Asia — to play Kairat Almaty in the UEFA Champions League. Spanish newspaper Diario AS described Madrid’s trip as “therapy at 30,000 feet;” another newspaper, Marca, said the journey came “at the worst possible time.”If conceding five goals in a derby was…

On what he is looking for from his team in terms of a reaction to the weekend loss at Crystal Palace…I think we always have to do – no matter if we win, lose or draw – what is asked from you if you want to compete for trophies but let alone if you wear a Liverpool shirt and that is giving everything you have, and combine that with the best football you can play. I think in the course of the game against Palace we created more chances than we have created in all of the three games we’ve…

On the reasons for joining Liverpool this summer… It’s just the best choice, it’s the champion of England. For me, they had great players, great history. It just fit with what I was looking for after Frankfurt. I think it was a good choice from me. That’s why I chose Liverpool – it’s just the best option and I wanted to come. On ‘giving space to opponents’ and facing Galatasaray…Every game is different. Premier League, Champions League games [are] different. I think tomorrow is going to be a tough game, playing here in Galatasaray, playing away from Liverpool is difficult.…

LONDON: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah visited the Kuwait Investment Office (KIO) in London on Monday, where he was received by Sheikh Saud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) and Abdulmohsen Al-Mukhaizeem, CEO of KIO. During the visit, His Highness was briefed on the office’s history, its global investment portfolio, and its pivotal role in supporting Kuwait’s national economy and diversifying sources of income. The Crown Prince also reviewed the achievements made in developing investment tools and adopting best international practices in the sector. Meanwhile, His Highness the Crown Prince…

Captain Jarrod Bowen earned a point for new West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo in a 1-1 draw at Everton on Monday Night Football.The Hammers – who sacked Graham Potter and installed Nuno as head coach on Saturday – looked like they would pay for a familiar failing when Michael Keane headed in a first-half opener. It was the eighth goal West Ham have conceded from corner situations this season – already halfway to the Premier League record for the most let in by a club in an entire campaign. Nuno shook his head in dismay in the dugout.But he…

KUWAIT: Amid nationwide efforts to achieve sustainable development and enhance energy efficiency, the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) is integrating renewable energy into its infrastructure projects to improve electricity supply and road lighting, aligning with Kuwait Vision 2035. The PAHW has prioritized solar energy in its modern projects to achieve energy sustainability, rationalize consumption, and enhance quality of life in new residential cities. The “South Abdullah Al-Mubarak Suburb” project, completed in July in cooperation with the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, marks a significant step in this direction.The initiative will serve as a model for similar future…