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Tom's Guide
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
New on Paramount Plus in August 2025 — all the new shows and movies to watch
It's hard to believe, but fall is officially around the corner. Enjoy the last weeks of summer and welcome the new season with fresh movies and TV shows coming to Paramount Plus this August. Kicking things off is "The Infernal Machine," starring Guy Pearce as a reclusive author who gets pulled back into the spotlight when he begins receiving a flood of cryptic letters from an obsessive fan. In your feels? "The Friend" follows Naomi Watts as Iris, a solitary writer whose life is upended when she inherits a massive Great Dane from her late mentor (Bill Murray). As she bonds with the dog, she learns more about herself and the life she's been yearning to live. Finally, horror fans can revisit a genre-defining classic with "Paranormal Activity." This found-footage phenomenon still packs a punch, tracking the increasingly terrifying events inside a couple's home after they set up a camera to capture what they believe is a haunting. What they find is, well, absolutely terrifying. Want more? Here's everything new on Paramount Plus in August 2025, starting with our top picks. This tense psychological thriller stars Guy Pearce as Bruce Cogburn, a once-famous author forced out of his self-imposed retirement when he's bombarded with letters from an obsessive reader. Reluctantly pulled back into the spotlight, Cogburn sets off on a hunt to uncover the source of the messages, only to find himself caught up in a mind game that blurs the line between fiction and reality. The past that he tried to escape may very well be the only thing that can save him now. Premieres August 1 on Paramount Plus Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Iris (Naomi Watts) is a New York writer whose quiet life is upended when her late mentor (Bill Murray) leaves her his Great Dane, Apollo. Initially overwhelmed, Iris slowly forms an unexpected bond with the dog, and it ends up taking her on a special journey of self-reflection and healing. Iris continues to connect to her new friend as he becomes a major part of her life, but she's soon forced to confront the parts of herself that she's been struggling to contain for a very long time. Premieres August 25 on Paramount Plus "Paranormal Activity" follows Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat), a young couple settling into their new San Diego home, only to discover it's apparently haunted. Convinced Katie has been seeing ghosts since childhood, Micah rigs up a video camera in their bedroom to capture the nightly disturbances. At first, they're subtle things like creaking doors, footsteps, but they slowly escalate into chilling noises, moving objects, and an increasingly evil presence. When a psychic warns that the entity is a demon feeding on fear, the couple gets more daring and the "paranormal activity" becomes even more terrifying. The perfect way to kick off spooky season early. 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Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dog's Reaction To Hearing Best Friend Is Coming Over Delights Internet
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A dog's overjoyed reaction to the mention of their best friend's name has tugged at the heartstrings of viewers on TikTok, with a viral video showing the pet erupting into howls of happiness drawing more than 2.2 million views since it was shared on July 22. Posted to TikTok by the dog's owner under @legitmfemerson, the short clip has amassed more than 428,000 likes to date. It opens with the pet owner calling out to their dog from the living room: "Guess who's coming over … Mabel's coming over …" In an instant, the dog—who had been resting on a couch—bolts upright, visibly alert and overwhelmed, and begins howling with uncontainable excitement. An overlaid text on the video revealed why the moment sparked such an enthused reaction: "We haven't said her best friend's name since we moved in November, because we didn't want her to think she was coming over, so I was low key afraid she forgot." But the dog had not forgotten. Their reaction suggested a strong emotional memory tied to the name of their canine companion, Mabel. The caption added, "Bougie and Maple forever," confirming the special bond between the two dogs and underlining the video's emotional core. The spontaneous joy, captured so candidly, appeared to strike a universal chord—especially among dog lovers on the platform. The comments section quickly filled with viewers expressing amusement, admiration, and their own stories of pets remembering names, people, and friends after long absences. "I accidentally did this to my parent's Great Dane after their other dog who the Great Dane was obsessed with died," one viewer said. "I walked in and just instinctively was like where's Gracie and she went and searched everywhere … I felt bad." "Didn't see my dog for a year after my parents separated and my dad took him (I stayed with my mum) I was heartbroken and terrified he'd forgotten me," another added. "My dad said my name and that I was coming and with no hesitation he started looking for me looking everywhere and going to the patio window like 'where she at?!' Happiest boy when I come over." "We are going to have to see Maple arrive now I'm afraid," one viewer said. "I love it when people love their pets," another commented, while a third added: "Ok well this just made my whole day." Newsweek reached out to @legitmfemerson for more information via email. Stock image: A brown dog waits in front of a door and looks outside. Stock image: A brown dog waits in front of a door and looks outside. Getty Images Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Senior Great Dane's Bedtime Routine Delights Internet
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a heartwarming TikTok video a dog owner from Dallas, Texas, can be seen helping her senior Great Dane upstairs for bedtime, and internet users can't cope with the pup's new nightly routine. The clip, shared in June under the username @docmclaugh, shows Hanky hopping onto his brand-new stair-lift that his owner got for him, to make bedtime a little easier on the senior pup. "Our new nightly routine," the caption reads. Dogs over the age of 12 are usually considered seniors, but some breeds reach this status much earlier in their life than others. The experts at VCA Animal Hospitals say on their website that dogs develop more quickly during the first two years of life, after which their aging starts to slow down. In the first two years, one canine year equals about 10.5 human years. When a dog hits the three-year mark, he ages four years to every a human year, which means that a 10-year old canine is the equivalent of a 53-year old person. But what is actually considered old for a dog? While humans start being considered senior citizens between 55 and 65 years of age, for canines it varies among breeds. Small dogs are usually considered seniors when they reach 11 to 12 years of age. Medium-sized breeds become seniors at 10 years of age, and the larger-sized ones are seniors at 8 years of age. Finally, their giant-breed counterparts are seniors at 7 years old. Signs of aging in dogs include loss of vision, loss of hearing, weight gain, loss of energy, arthritis and other joint problems, loss of muscle tone, loss of teeth, loss of organ integrity (heart, liver, kidneys), loss of skin elasticity, loss of hair, loss of immunity, and loss of mental acuity. Stock image: A senior Great Dane faces the camera. Stock image: A senior Great Dane faces the camera. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 344,000 views and more than 29,000 likes on the platform. One user, Adventures of Daenerys & Nala, commented: "You can always judge someone by the way they treat others and their companions." GenXers_dontCare posted: "How incredibly sweet. We carried our 70lb rescue up 17 stairs to bed every night. We miss him so much." Cami Bustamante added: "Did you really put that elevator for your dog to climb?! Ok I'm crying!!! You are my new angel!!! You are the best!!" Newsweek reached out to @docmclaugh for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Labrador Retriever Has Been At Shelter Nearly 1500 Days—It's 'Taken A Toll'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A dog is closing in on 1,500 days at an animal shelter and, sadly, it's beginning to show. Lucky the Labrador Retriever's situation first came to light after staff at the Ady Gil World Conservation (AGWC) Rockin' Rescue Animal Adoption Center in California posted a video to TikTok under the handle @agwcrockinrescue earlier this month, highlighting how long he had been there. By that time, Lucky had been waiting 1,482 days to find a forever home to call his own. Now he is just two weeks away from racking up 1,500 days there. The sad reality is that Lucky really hasn't had all that much luck in his life to date. "Lucky came to us on June 29, 2021," Fabienne Origer from AGWC Rockin' Rescue told Newsweek. "He was originally rescued from a neglect situation, and although we don't know every detail about his past, it's clear he didn't receive much love or structure before arriving here." Read more Great Dane realizes owner's ex isn't coming home—His reaction breaks hearts Great Dane realizes owner's ex isn't coming home—His reaction breaks hearts Despite those difficult beginnings, Lucky has emerged as a favorite among staff at AGWC, with Origer describing him as "incredibly intelligent, loyal and eager to please." "Some of Lucky's favorite things include going for walks, playing fetch, and spending time with the people he trusts," Origer said. "He's also a big fan of enrichment toys and mental stimulation—he's the kind of dog who thrives when he has a job to do." Sadly, Lucky has not garnered much in the way of interest from visitors to the shelter. "Lucky has struggled to get adopted mainly because he needs experienced dog owners and a home without small children," Origer said. "He takes a bit of time to trust new people, and that initial hesitation can be challenging in a shelter setting where first impressions are everything." Shelter dogs have the smallest of windows in which to catch the eye of a visitor. One 2014 study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science found that the average shelter visitor interacts with just one dog per visit, and that these interactions last an average of eight minutes. That's not enough time for Lucky. He needs someone with patience. Someone willing to put in the time. It's worth it though. "Once he bonds with someone, he's all in—devoted and affectionate," Origer said. Lucky is closing in on 1500 days in the shelter. Lucky is closing in on 1500 days in the shelter. TikTok/agwcrockinrescue Until that someone comes along though, Lucky has little choice but to watch and wait from the confines of the shelter. It's a situation that has clearly had an impact, with Lucky appearing nervous and withdrawn in the video posted to TikTok by AGWC. "He's starting to lose hope and becoming depressed," a caption accompanying the footage warns. "Spending over 1,400 days without a home has definitely taken a toll on Lucky," Origer said. "While we do everything we can to give him the best life possible at the rescue, nothing compares to the stability, routine, and love that a forever home can provide. He deserves that." Though Lucky may have given up hope of finding that forever home he so desperately needs, the AGWC hasn't and, after four years together, have a clear idea of the kind of home he would be best suited to. "Lucky would do best in a calm, adult-only home with someone who has experience handling larger breeds and is willing to go at his pace," Origer said. "He needs someone who understands that trust takes time—but once it's earned, it's for life."
Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
5 protective breeds that can keep your home safe and family secure
When it comes to protecting your home and family, few things are as effective as a well-trained guard dog. The right canine companion can serve as both a loyal family member and a formidable deterrent to potential intruders. However, choosing the best breed for home protection requires careful consideration of temperament, size, trainability, and your family's specific needs. They should be naturally protective of their territory and family while remaining stable and predictable in their behaviour. Here are the top 5 dog breeds if you are looking for more protection for your home: There is a good reason why German shepherds are constantly ranked as one of the top choices for home defense. They are highly skilled and adaptive dogs that were bred to herd, but are also fantastic at guarding. German shepherds are great family protectors due to their incredible trainability and instinct to defend. Rottweilers are fierce protectors due to their strong physique and innate protective tendencies. These dogs have a centuries-long history of providing protection, having been bred to drive cattle and defend Roman camps. They can deter potential threats simply by their intimidating appearance. Usually known as the 'gentle giant,' the Great Dane is perhaps an unusual selection for guarding your home, but they are so large, they can be intimidating simply by size. With some reaching a height of 32 inches, Great Danes rank among the largest dog breeds in the world and are often intimidating enough to deter an intruder. Bullmastiffs were bred to guard estates in England against poachers, with the combined strength of a Mastiff and the agility of a Bulldog. Bullmastiffs possess an instinct to protect their family, but, more often than not, do so by their sheer size rather than aggression. The Cane Corso breed originated in Italy and has historically developed as a guardian and hunting breed. Cane Corso dogs are naturally protective of their territory and family. They also possess a strong instinct to guard, which creates an intimidating appearance. They are an intelligent breed that is easy to train; however, they need someone experienced to provide consistent handling, training, and leadership.
