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The internet’s most unsettling nightmare is about to step fully into the spotlight. A brand-new trailer for Backrooms, A24’s upcoming horror film based on the viral creepypasta phenomenon, is set to drop tomorrow and fans are already bracing for what could be one of the most disturbing films of the year. From YouTube Horror to the Big Screen Backrooms isn’t just another horror movie. It’s the evolution of a digital legend. The film is directed by Kane Parsons, the creator behind the massively popular Backrooms found-footage series that exploded on YouTube. What started as a low-budget analog horror concept quickly…

Jul 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Davey Lopes (15) during the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Davey Lopes, a four-time All-Star second baseman and a prolific base stealer, died on Wednesday at the age of 80. Lopes played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972-81, winning a World Series in his final season with the club. He led the majors with 77 stolen bases in 1975 and topped the National League with 63 thefts in 1976. Lopes ranks second in Dodgers history with 418…

A fire at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park was brought under control early on 8 April, with no risk of it spreading to other parts of the complex and no injuries reported, fire officials said.Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state’s military fire department said in a statement, adding that no one was hurt.The velodrome was built for the 2016 Rio Olympics and is administered by the city government. It houses the Olympic Museum, which features exhibits and historical artifacts from the Games, including the Olympic torch and medals.In 2017, its roof…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Defence spending booms tend to stoke inflation and store up fiscal problems without delivering a lasting boost to economies, the IMF warned on Wednesday, as it urged European governments to develop joint military procurement programmes.Around half the countries in the world have increased military budgets in the past five years, the fund said in analysis published ahead of its annual meetings in Washington next week, adding to existing fiscal pressures such as ageing populations.Experience after the second world war shows that when…

An aid worker in Beirut described “total chaos” in Lebanon’s capital, with bombs raining down over the city, striking what she described as civilian areas with “no warning.”“These are not targeted attacks,” Dr. Tania Baban, the Lebanon country director for the Chicago-based nonprofit MedGlobal, told NBC News in a voice note, describing dozens of strikes across the city. She said her ears were “still ringing” after a building right by hers was hit.The timing of Israel’s surge affirmed what Israel’s leadership had made clear Tuesday night in public statements and diplomacy: That Israel remains determined to degrade Hezbollah even as…

On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump took to social media and threatened to destroy an entire civilization unless Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz.  “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight.” Trump later on Tuesday pulled back on his threats to wipe out Iranian bridges, power plants, and other civilian…

By Chris Snellgrove | Published 4 seconds ago As a writer who specializes in Star Trek, I spend a fair amount of time delving into the production details of my favorite episodes. I’ll often discover cool, behind-the-scenes trivia that makes me enjoy these stories that much more. Every now and then, though, I’ll discover something shocking. Namely, that my favorite creators really despise what I consider their best work. A perfect example of this is the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Evolution,” which was written by Michael Piller. The episode is so good that it helped him land the…

AI healthcare diagnostics are rapidly transforming how diseases are detected, analyzed, and treated across modern medical systems. With healthcare AI technology processing vast datasets in seconds, doctors can now identify conditions earlier and with greater accuracy than ever before.These advancements are not just about speed—they also improve patient outcomes, reduce diagnostic errors, and expand access to care. From radiology AI accuracy to predictive analytics, machine learning is reshaping how healthcare professionals approach diagnosis and treatment in 2026.AI Healthcare Diagnostics: Disease Detection Accuracy BenchmarksAI healthcare diagnostics have reached impressive levels of accuracy across multiple medical imaging fields, outperforming traditional diagnostic methods…

The 2026 Masters tee off on Thursday, April 9, as the first of four golf majors, and once again brings an elite 2026 Masters field to Augusta National. Rory McIlroy finally enters Augusta as a Masters winner and as just the sixth Grand Slam champion in golf history. However, the defending champion is outside the top-three favorites in the latest 2026 Masters odds at +1300. Scottie Scheffler, who has 14 victories, including the 2024 Masters, since the start of 2024, is the +550 favorite, followed by Bryson DeChambeau (+1000) and Jon Rahm (+1000).However, there are plenty of recognizable names outside…

Reaction to Tiger Woods’ car crash and driving under the influence arrest last month ranged from sadness to dismay to exasperation. Few observers, however, expressed surprise. Although widely recognized as perhaps the greatest golfer of all time, Woods, 50, has been in a downward spiral personally and professionally for years.His struggles with prescription drugs became public in 2017 when police found him asleep at the wheel of his car with the engine running near his Jupiter, Fla., home. Multiple painkillers, sleep aids and THC were detected in his system. Woods checked into rehab shortly after that incident, saying his efforts…