Andy Serkis Directs ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ and Appears as Gollum on Set
New footage shows Serkis both behind the camera and in‑character as Gollum, while the production leans on AI tools and Peter Jackson’s backing.
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Whiteville police chase ends in two arrests after armed robbery suspect vehicle spotted
Two suspects were taken into custody after a high‑speed pursuit that began following an armed robbery in Whiteville, North Carolina.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readBroadcom shares tumble 30% as QQQ climbs 18% amid tech sector volatility
Broadcom’s stock slid sharply while the Nasdaq‑100 ETF posted strong gains, highlighting divergent fortunes in the tech market.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readThree dead after pickup truck found submerged in Belle Glade canal
Emergency crews recovered three bodies after a truck overturned and sank in a South Florida waterway, prompting a multi‑agency investigation.
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min readFrance vs Spain World Cup semifinal can be streamed for free today
Multiple outlets detail how U.S. viewers can watch the 2026 World Cup semifinal without paying a dime.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readGhana’s Gold Board projects 2026 artisanal output to eclipse 2025 record
The board’s latest forecast signals a rebound for the informal mining sector amid policy talks on discount rates and regulation.
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min readCoreWeave taps Wall Street hedging tactics to tame volatile memory‑chip costs
AI‑focused cloud provider CoreWeave is evaluating financial‑market tools to lock in GPU memory prices as demand spikes and supply tightens.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readRed Sox acquire veteran outfielder Jahmai Jones from Detroit Tigers
Boston adds Jones in a player‑to‑be‑named‑later deal, giving the club a right‑handed bat and depth in the outfield.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readTom Hill Named Permanent Chief of Police for Goose Creek
After serving 21 years with the department, Tom Hill was promoted to chief and his appointment was ratified by the town council.
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min readChina’s Q2 GDP slows to 4.3% YoY, missing market expectations
Quarterly data show growth at a 3½‑year low, underscoring lingering imbalances in the world’s second‑largest economy.
Jul 15, 2026 · 5 min readConnecticut Joins 12‑State Antitrust Suit to Block $110 Billion Paramount‑Warner Deal
State attorneys general from Connecticut, New Jersey, Oregon, Colorado and eight others filed a federal antitrust lawsuit seeking to halt the proposed…
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readDavid Steele ends 37‑year Magic broadcast run, leaving a lasting legacy
Longtime Orlando Magic play‑by‑play announcer David Steele announced his retirement after 37 seasons behind the microphone.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readJunior Caminero exits All-Star Game after HBP; X‑rays show no fracture
Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was struck by a pitch in the 2026 All‑Star Game, left in the third inning and later…
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readArapahoe County deputies conduct second missile‑silo rescue in a week
An 18‑year‑old was pulled from an abandoned Cold‑War silo after becoming trapped 60 feet underground, marking the county’s second underground rescue in seven…
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readOven Controller Market Set for Robust Growth to 2035 Amid Industrial Automation and Smart Kitchen Surge
IndexBox forecasts a rising market for oven controllers through 2035, citing automation in factories and the spread of connected kitchen appliances.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readRonnie Attard’s Rising Role in Buffalo’s Rebuild Highlighted in New Profiles
A fresh look at defenseman Ronnie Attard across Sportsnet, the AHL and NHL sites shows how the young blueliner is shaping his…
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min readRep. Ro Khanna says Israeli settlers who detained him in West Bank must face prosecution
The California Democrat, traveling with a bipartisan delegation, says armed settlers held him for hours and calls for legal action.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min read79‑Year‑Old Wrong‑Way Driver Killed in Head‑On Collision on I‑64 Near I‑270
A 79‑year‑old driver traveling eastbound on I‑64 in St. Louis County entered the westbound lanes, causing a fatal head‑on crash that claimed the…
Jul 15, 2026 · 5 min read