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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Eddington' trailer: Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix trade blows in Ari Aster's latest
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Hereditary and Midsommar writer/director Ari Aster pits Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix against one another in the upcoming thriller Eddington. Eddington returns audiences to May of 2020, when COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill and protests over racial division and the murder of George Floyd rocked the US. In the small town of Eddington, New Mexico, the convergence of these issues has created a major rift, with Pascal's progressive Mayor Ted Garcia on one side and Phoenix's Sheriff Joe Cross on the other. When Joe challenges Ted in the next mayoral election, their rivalry sparks a powder keg that could have disastrous consequences for the entire town. (All 2,345 citizens.) SEE ALSO: Summer Movie Preview: What's coming to theaters and streaming? While Aster made his name in horror, the trailer for Eddington suggests it's more of a Western thriller, with the titular town not being big enough for both Joe and Ted's ambitions. Between Western staples like stand-offs and shootouts, the trailer above also re-visits the pandemic bubble of 2020, featuring everything from COVID-19 nasal swabs (ouch) to discussions of social distancing. The 2020 setting also allows Aster to explore the increased role social media and conspiracy theories played during social isolation. But Eddington goes beyond mere doomscrolling. Emma Stone plays Joe's conspiracy-obsessed wife Louise, while Austin Butler portrays the cult leader she latches onto. Get a sneak peek of their unsettling performances in the trailer above, which threads the needle between absurdity and the all-too real anxieties of 2020. Eddington also stars Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Ward, Amélie Hoeferle, Clifton Collins Jr., and William Belleau. Eddington hits opens exclusively in theaters on July 18.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Beyond The Gates Recap: Martin Learns His Father Knows His Secret
Beyond The Gates Recap: Martin Learns His Father Knows His Secret originally appeared on Daytime Confidential. On today's Beyond The Gates recap: Fairmont Country Club: Ted and Eva walk in and immediately run into Kat. Ted is thrilled to see his daughter while Eva is less enthused. Kat comments on Eva taking her job and how folks are probably too afraid to tell her father exactly how they feel about the change. Ted says the staff can miss her and embrace Eva at the same time. Kat goes off saying he can't believe his father is entangling himself with his newfound offspring when she is still attached to her mother. Ted says he knows what he's doing. Kat pushes forward saying Eva knew her mother caused Laura's accident but neglected to go to the police. Eva admits she had her suspicions but even the police couldn't find any evidence. She looks at Kat and wonders what in the world she could possibly possess which would prove her mother's guilt. Kat and Eva go toe to toe when Ted stops them. He says they are more alike than they think. Ted asks Kat to join them for dinner, but she says she's having dinner with Tomas. With that, Kat sashays away. When they enter the dining room, Ted spots Kenneth and tells Eva he has an emergency. He tells Eva to stay and have dinner and text him when she gets home. With that, he exits. Bill's Law Firm: Hayley arrives, and Caroline tells her Bill left a while back Hayley says she needs to get back to the house when Vernon walks in and they greet each other formally. With that, she exits, and Vernon asks Caroline about his appointment with Bill. Tomas approaches and asks Vernon if he can help. Just then, Elon walks in and shakes hands with Vernon. Caroline says she's headed out and Bill should be back soon. Tomas says he has dinner plans with Kat and Vernon says not to mention he saw him at the office. In the main office, Tomas asks Caroline what's up and she assumes one of the Duprees is in trouble. Dani's Home: Bill hobbles in and he and Dani enjoy a drink. Dani thinks the cane is very him. He says Hayley poured out their entire bar, but Dani is not going to criticize her for trying to keep him alive. With that, she asks why her ex-husband is there. Bill says no one knows him as well as she does and goes on to describe how he felt when he experienced the stroke. He says when she walked into his hospital room she willed him back to life. Since then, Bill hasn't been able to shake how much he wronged her. Bill clarifies saying he doesn't want to come back to her and says he belongs with Hayley. He regrets how he left her but says he felt trapped. Bill blamed Dani for not realizing how he felt. Dani says she was very aware a storm was coming but didn't know its name was Hayley. Bill says he was ready to go long before Hayley that being said he should have been better to her during the process. That being said, he knows he was a coward. Bill knows he should have honored his commitment to his wife and daughters and is truly sorry. Dani is in tears when she says it's been so long that she's waited to hear him say those words. She thought there was something missing in her and wants to know why he's come to her now. Bill admits it was the stroke, but Dani isn't buying it. He admits a case from the past has returned which is giving him grief. He deflects from the case and asks if there's a chance they can maintain peace between them. Dani says she can't promise anything at this point and Bill respects her words. Bill exits and Dani begins to cry. Martin and Smitty's Digs: Martin asks Smitty is still working on the puff piece about Detective Malone. Smitty confirms saying he is deep into research, much to Martin's chagrin. Martin pushes for details and Smitty tells him about Marcel funneling 500K into his bank account. Martin is clearly upset and says he has a bad feeling and thinks he should cut his losses. Smitty is rightfully confused, and Martin says he doesn't want to get hurt. Smitty asks questions and Martin deflects saying he just has a feeling. Smitty asks why he is so on edge and begs his husband to communicate. With that, Martin gets a text and quickly leaves. Afterwards, Smitty flashes back to another argument they had when he pushed for details about his husband's nightmares. Naomi and Jacob's Place: Naomi tries to work the kinks out of Jacob's back which leads to him telling her about Smitty's article and his worries about his dad. Jacob provides her the details and how Marcel connects to Joey Armstrong, which links to his father. Jacob thinks everything started out legit and at some point, went left. He doesn't think his father is at all in the know. Just then, Jacob gets a text and says he won't be long. Bill's Law Firm: Joey and Elon arrive to join Marcel and Vernon. They talk about Kenneth and Vernon says he knows things he couldn't possibly had he not been there on that dreaded night. Further, Kenneth is threatening to out their secret if he isn't paid off. They talk a bit about Jacob and Smitty and Vernon and Elon say they can handle their folks. Orphey Gene's: Jacob and Smitty meet up. Smitty tells him about Martin's response and how he suddenly wants him to drop the piece on Marcel. He thinks Martin doesn't just know something about Marcel but is also afraid of him. He tells Jacob about Martin's recurring nightmares and how they've now started when he's awake, often in a direct response to Marcel's name. During these last few weeks, Smitty remembered a while back when Martin went to a political event in the middle of the night. Flashback: Martin tells Smitty about the flat tire which is how he ruined his suit. Smitty asks if he got the clothes from Vernon and Martin confirms. Smitty asks about the car and Martin explodes telling him to stop and runs upstairs. In real-time, Jacob asks what happened next and Smitty says they never talked about it again. Smitty now thinks maybe he didn't ask because he didn't want to know. Jacob pushes for the connection to Malone and Smitty says he checked on the date of the event and it was two years ago, just a few days before Marcel was given 500K. Fairmont Country Club: Tomas arrives and embraces Kat. She says she wants their night to only be about them with no drama. They enter the dining room, and they see Eva sitting at a table by herself. As they review the menu, Tomas shoots a look over at Eva. Tomas says they just ate the best meal of his life because the food was good but mostly because he's with her. Kat says he has something more special planned for after dinner. Just then, Eva walks up so they can all acknowledge they actually saw each other rather than pretend otherwise. Kat gets snarky and Tomas and Eva ask each other about the books they are reading. Kat gets even more snarky before Eva and Tomas say pleasant goodbyes. After she exits, Tomas asks why Kat always has to be so nasty to Eva. Bill's Law Firm: Ted walks in and wonders why no one called him. He saw their old friend at the club and called Bill who told him about the meeting. Vernon is stunned to learn Ted recognized Kenneth, but he wonders why he wouldn't. Ted wants to know what he has to do to protect his son. Bill arrives and welcomes everyone to his office and apologizes for his tardiness. He asks if Ted is up to speed. Ted is annoyed by not being kept in the loop and the group says if he's in for a penny he's in for a pound. Joey says staying together is how they keep the secret hidden and themselves clean. Just then, Martin enters (and Vernon rolls his eyes) and is furious with his grandfather for meeting with Bill behind his back. He sees his father and can't believe his grandfather pulled him into the mess. Vernon says Ted has known since day one. Dani's Home: Hayley arrives to see Dani as she knows Bill was there earlier. They snark back and forth and Dani says she recognizes Hayley's insecurities as they were hers only a short year ago. Previous Beyond The Gates Recap: Endings Kat tells Tomas that Eva knew the night was special and purposely tried to screw it up. Tomas thinks Eva was merely being polite which sends Kat reeling. Tomas apologizes and thinks they should simply try to start from where they left off. Kat says she loves… being with him and wants tonight to be their first time. Smitty asks Jacob about Marcel being violent, but he says know. Smitty doesn't exactly know what he's looking for but will take Marcel down if he's going after Martin. Hayley and Dani snark back and forth about their relationships with Bill. Dani says he was the ride of his life. Hayley knows they are connected by children but now they will be just as connected. Just then, Hayley grabs her stomach in pain while Dani rolls her eyes. Martin says he can't let Vernon fight his fight. The group tries to convince him to let them handle the situation. Marcel says the congressman has a point which almost leads Martin to faint. Bill says to get Martin gone and Ted escorts him out. With that, the meeting begins… Keep checking back for the latest Beyond The Gates recaps! This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
The National
4 days ago
- Politics
- The National
West's imperial arrogance takes propaganda to farcical levels
Those old enough will remember this well in the lead-up to and during the Iraq War – the flashing graphics, the rising excitement and the maps showing where the carnage was about to erupt. At no point is the jingoism higher. Across all platforms, from Fox News to CNN, you will find a well-manicured presenter waxing lyrical about the 'Fordow nuclear site buried deep into a mountain'. As if they had any clue about what this was, or even the slightest knowledge the word 'Fordow' existed before the last few days. Now they are experts, but more than that, they are equipped with the ability to make sweeping moral judgments as if they were holy writs. This is the line, and if you deviate from it, you are suspect. READ MORE: Iran announces it has attacked US forces stationed at air base in Qatar This, of course, is not news. It's propaganda. We go from increasingly critical coverage of the Gaza genocide, to a new and sudden reality. Yes, what is happening to the Palestinians is bad, but Iran must not 'get the bomb'. That is the starting point for the discussion. Everything else must be pushed to one side for this to dominate the airwaves and set the parameters for what is right and wrong. As if Iran is a Bond villain and not a country with thousands of years of history, 92 million people and a place at the pulsing heart of global trade. But not only do they want a bomb, they are going to immediately set it off in Israel – despite the fact they themselves would be incinerated within an hour of doing so. Rationality is not possible for any other nation outside of the West, you understand. It is we who are the most advanced, the most democratic and the most reasonable. Yes, Ted Cruz – a lead proponent for war with Iran and a US senator– doesn't know the population of the country he wants to set alight. But that doesn't matter: he is an American and his name is Ted. Let's get back to those parameters. You are allowed to give an opinion on whether Iran should have 'the bomb', as long as the answer is no. (Image: Kayla Bartkowski, Getty Images) But don't try to get into any of the wider context. That is a cardinal sin, as it might open up an avenue of critical thought. And critical thought is not to be encouraged. In the case of Iran, the immediate backdrop could not be more stark. As it was about to embark on a new round of diplomatic talks with the United States, in a matter of mere days, Israel assassinated Iran's lead negotiators and blew up a war. It just had to be done. They were simply too close to getting nuclear warheads in place and launching them. Despite the fact that no intelligence briefing states this – indeed, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency stated that they could not affirm that there was 'any systematic effort' by Iran to manufacture a nuke. But forget all of that, and don't ask too many questions about why the world should accept a state committing an active genocide should also be forgiven for killing – literally, not metaphorically – via diplomatic talks. You don't support Iran, do you? Some took the mental gymnastics to Olympian levels. After the stealth bombers unleashed their payload, France, Germany and Britain released a joint statement. Bizarrely, the thrust of their intervention was to urge Iran 'back to the negotiating table'. No, you are not going mad. Yes, they were at said table. Yes, Israel then obliterated said table. Yes, the US conducted airstrikes, in violation of the United Nations charter. But the key point is that Iran returns to the talks. Naturally, accepting this framing of events necessarily relieves one of any intellectual self-respect they may once have had. So it is fitting that such nonsense is regurgitated by talking heads and politicians who dispensed with any such thing long ago in the name of career advancement. But the vast majority of the population – who according to polls want nothing to do with a war on Iran – are not so easily swayed by such evident absurdity. And all the while, Gaza continues to starve. It is not only that Famine is being utilised as a weapon, as is aid. Every day there are new atrocities with people being shot, maimed and killed in the search for a bag of flour. Yet it is the state responsible for this that simply must have our unconditional support. It is standing between western civilisation and oblivion. Or, in the words of Germany's chancellor Friedrich Merz, they are 'doing our dirty work'. So cast aside the bodies of more than tens of thousands – or more – tens of thousands of dead Palestinians. Compartmentalise the deliberate humiliation they are being forced to endure. Deny the genocide. Don't you get it: Iran must not get the bomb. And what's more, we will pontificate about this not just on news programmes, we will also do it on frothy breakfast television, interspersed with travel advice in case your holiday to Turkey or Cyprus might be affected. We might even publish a wanted war criminal, complete with an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, in our pages to promote yet more war, like The Times did with former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant. When all is said and done, this is nothing more than the old-school colonial mindset: one rule for them, one for us. And if those on the receiving end of mass death and torture are brown-skinned, we can move that down the agenda for a while longer. Except there is a problem. There is, alongside this choir of ignorance and imperial arrogance, a mass awakening taking place. People are not buying it; they are not drinking the Kool Aid. As our political leaders detach from reality at something approaching escape velocity, they lose grip over the ability to lie us into another war. The world is in a dark place but times are changing. Simply put, the people have had enough.
Irish Independent
21-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Gneeveguilla mom to ride Ring of Kerry Cycle in honour of deceased donor who saved her father's life
Eithne Murphy, who now lives in Castleisland, will take on the charity cycle in the same month that her father Ted received a life-changing kidney transplant at Beaumont Hospital 12 years ago. Ms Murphy, a mother of two who works at a Killarney accountancy practice, will ride the event to fundraise for the Irish Kidney Association, which supported her father after he was diagnosed with kidney failure. Ted, a former employee of Munster joinery, was diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease after he began to feel extremely unwell. He presented at Mallow General Hospital before being transferred to Cork University Hospital. After a series of tests, doctors discovered Ted had been born with just one kidney – and that it was failing. He quickly progressed to dialysis treatment which he depended on to stay alive. The news came as a major shock to the whole family. 'It was such a difficult time. We had no idea anything was wrong,' Ms Murphy recalled. 'Watching him go through dialysis attending Tralee General Hospital three times a week and seeing how it affected his energy and quality of life and watching him lose weight was heartbreaking.' Now retired from his long career, Ted still resides in Gneeveguilla. He is the proud grandfather of five grandchildren, the youngest of whom, Dervila (11), was born just three months after his transplant. Ms Murphy said the family is so glad to have her father still with them. 'He's been able to watch his grandchildren – who were very young when he got sick – grow up, and we never take that for granted. The transplant gave us more time together, and we'll always be thankful for that,' she said. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Ms Murphy said she is 'so grateful' for the support the Irish Kidney Association provided her family. 'Taking part in this cycle is my way of saying thank you and honouring my dad's kidney donor and their family. It's a small gesture, to show my appreciation,' she said. She is encouraging others to support her efforts, not only to raise funds but also to spread awareness of kidney health and the importance of organ donation. 'Any support you can give would mean the world – not just to me and my family, but to so many others who rely on this incredible charity including over 2,500 dialysis patients and their families from around the country,' she explained. The Irish Kidney Association was the first charity to benefit from the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, which first ran in 1982. The charity is calling on cyclists of all levels to join the event on Saturday, July 5, to support kidney disease awareness and organ donation. Those interested in supporting Ms Murphy's fundraising efforts for the Irish Kidney Association can visit
The Irish Sun
19-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Urgent warning over slushy drinks that leave children unconscious – after toddler was '20 minutes from death'
EXPERTS have issued an urgent warning over popular slushy drinks that could leave children unconscious. Parents giving the icy shakes to kids as a cooling summer treat were told they may contain high amounts of a sweet syrup that's dangerous to young children. Advertisement 6 Slushy drinks could be dangerous to children under the age of seven Credit: Getty 6 Arla Agnew was rushed to hospital with hypoglycemia after drinking a Slush Puppie Credit: Supplied 6 Ted (front) and Austin Wallis (back) had glycerol intoxication syndrome after drinking slushies Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media Brightly coloured slushies are a mainstay at cinemas, corner shops and theme parks - especially as temperatures ramp up. But the sweet icy drinks often contain glycerol, a sugar substitute that gives slushies their signature, semi-frozen texture. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now updated its guidance to state that slush ice drinks containing glycerol are not suitable for children under seven. It follows several incidents involving slushy drinks in recent months. Advertisement Read more on slushies A two-year-old girl was left listless and grey and "20 minutes from death" after having a slushy drink at a neighbour's birthday party, according to her gran. And two young boys became violently ill after slurping on slushies as a half term treat. Earlier this year, the — which are designed to appeal to children — were linked to the hospitalisation of 21 children aged two to seven. Members of the food watchdog's board called for the change after reviewing evidence on the risk of glycerol to young children's health. Advertisement Most read in Health UK guidance previously stated that that slush ice drinks with glycerol are not recommended for children under four due to the risk of glycerol intoxication, and that those under 11 should have no more than one. Now, the FSA warned parents not to give the drinks to children under seven. Urgent warning over popular drink after toddler collapses in front of terrified mum FSA chair Professor Susan Jebb: "In the warm weather, children may be more likely to consume slush ice drinks containing glycerol, so it's important that parents and carers are aware of the risks. "As a precaution, the FSA is recommending that children under seven do not consume slush ice drinks containing glycerol." Advertisement Slush ice drinks can contain glycerol - also called E422 or glycerine on some labels - as a substitute for sugar to prevent them from freezing solid. The sugar substitute is also found in some other foods, but at much lower quantities than in slush ice drinks. Consumed at high levels, glycerol can cause very low blood sugar levels and unconsciousness in young children - also known as glycerol intoxication syndrome. Dr Duane Mellor, registered dietitian and senior lecturer at Aston Medical School in Birmingham, previously told Sun Health why children - who are smaller than adults - are more at risk of drinking dangerous amounts. Advertisement "If too much glycerol is consumed too quickly and in too large a volume, it can potentially change the blood concentration," Dr Mellor said. "This can then affect the amount of fluid around the brain, leading to symptoms including confusion, dizziness, nausea and even, on occasion, loss of consciousness." Pharmacist Abbas Kanani, from Chemist Click, told Sun Health: "Glycerol may cause side effects such as nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness, and headaches. "In the case of slush-ice drinks, the dangers are typically associated with very high levels of exposure and may lead to glycerol intoxication, which could cause hypoglycaemia, shock and loss of consciousness. Advertisement "The Food Standards Agency state that there are concerns about its acute effects on young children when consumed in large amounts over a short period, leaving them vulnerable to the symptoms listed above. "Whilst symptoms are usually mild, young children may suffer from headaches and sickness caused by exposure to glycerol." According to the FSA, just one 350ml drink with the highest levels of glycerol could potentially cause a problem for a four-year-old. In youngsters aged five to ten, one and a half of these drinks can have dangerous effects, if consumed quickly. Advertisement 'Protect children' FSA board members previously conducted a risk assessment of slushy ice drinks in 2023, "which was based on average body weight" estimates for children. This time, the food watchdog took a more cautious approach, taking into account that some children might have a lower than average body weight for their age. "The assessment incorporated information from recent glycerol intoxication incidents and assessed the impact of one serving of slush ice drink (350ml with 50,000mg/L glycerol) on children with a lower-than-average body weight for their age," the FSA wrote. "As children's weights vary, body weight has been converted to age to provide more practical advice for parents and businesses." Advertisement The updated advice applies to ready-to-drink slush ice drinks with glycerol in pouches and home kits containing glycerol slush concentrates. The FSA advised businesses selling slushies to add the minimum amount of glycerol needed to achieve the desired texture. It also called on businesses to share how much glycerol was being added to drinks and foods. Prof Jebb said: "We expect industry to share data on the quantity of glycerol in their products to inform our future work. Advertisement "Meanwhile, there are immediate actions they can take that can help protect children and reduce the risk from these products. "For example, retailers should limit cup sizes and should not offer free refill promotions to children under 10." 6 Arla had a drink from a countertop Slush Puppie machine Credit: Supplied 6 The tot was rushed to hospital hours later Credit: Supplied Advertisement 6 Roxy Wallis, 36, with her sons, who became violently ill after having the frozen drinks Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media Arla Agnew, two, was left falling in and out of consciousness after enjoying the popular frozen treat at a neighbour's birthday party. Arla's gran, Stacey, 39, told "The doctor said to us if we had been another 20 minutes it could have been so different. We were absolutely devastated," the gran added. Advertisement Meanwhile, mum Roxy Wallis, 36, said her two sons "My middle child felt sick, dizzy, and incredibly pale. By the time we reached the ticket machine, he had vomited everywhere. "At this point, my oldest son looked pale and felt sick but wasn't as bad - he was a bit bigger than his brother.' Abbas shared advice for parents in the event that their child suffers a reaction after drinking a slushy. Advertisement "If you suspect intoxication from a slushie drink and your child is experiencing any symptoms, even if they are mild, seek immediate medical attention. "This is important so that your child can be assessed and any serious reactions can be ruled out."
