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A new study reported by Ohio State's Emily Caldwell suggests that stories placing readers inside the mind of a remorseful character can inspire forgiveness for fictional wrongdoing. By experiencing regret and guilt from the offender's perspective, readers become more willing to forgive. Researchers say the findings shed light on how narrative fiction can shape empathy and moral judgment in everyday life.

Josh Brolin is trending after confirming that Sicario 3 is moving forward, with Emily Blunt and Benicio del Toro also set to return. The actor addressed director Taylor Sheridan's absence from the sequel while details of the new film emerge. Separately, Brolin sold his Atlanta-area mansion for $4 million after cutting the price, and he has been cast in Jason Momoa's upcoming series alongside other Dune and Game of Thrones stars.

Canadian actress Emily Hampshire, known for Schitt's Creek, has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, voicing the AI E.D.I.T.H in the upcoming series VisionQuest. She admitted she had to look up what the MCU even was when she landed the role, and has spoken about adapting to Marvel's famously strict secrecy rules. She is also drawing attention for 'Heated Rivalry', saying she read Jacob Tierney's script before anyone else did.

German soap opera GZSZ (Good Times, Bad Times) is making headlines with several upcoming plots. The show is partnering with organisation HateAid for a new storyline, reportedly its next major theme. Other teasers include Johanna being caught in a lie in episode 8624, Emily and Julian losing a 20-million-euro artwork, and a wedding on the way.

German soap opera Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten is back in viewers' focus as new episode previews circulate. TV guides report that Johanna's future is in danger after Katin confronts Jo Gerner, while another storyline sees Emily and Julian putting their jobs at risk. Fans are searching ahead for what is coming up in the daily series this week.

Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry has dismissed concerns about reopening divisive Brexit debates, telling Sky News 'get over it'. She argued the UK could rejoin the European Union without a second referendum, provided rejoining was included as a manifesto commitment at a general election and endorsed by voters. Her comments are drawing attention to renewed speculation about Britain's future relationship with the EU.

Discussions are turning to how Hollywood is moving into tech criticism, with television shows tackling anti-technology themes and employing consultants from the tech criticism world. Commenters note coverage in outlets like The Verge and mention figures such as researcher Emily Bender and the author of Blood in the Machine as examples of critics whose work is crossing into entertainment.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, a version of its chatbot designed for younger users. Parenting expert and economist Emily Oster is advising parents on how to approach the new tool, amid ongoing debate about children's use of artificial intelligence. Her guidance comes as families weigh the benefits of AI assistance for homework and learning against concerns over safety, accuracy, and screen time for teenagers.

Emily Atack appears in what is reported to be the first major Christmas advert of 2026, in which she falls in love with a star of Gavin & Stacey. The story, reported by Metro, marks the start of the annual festive advertising season, and draws attention for pairing the actress with a familiar face from the beloved British sitcom.

Economist and parenting author Emily Oster says raising children in the digital age can be 'a very anxiety provoking experience,' citing constant online information and screen-time worries as key stressors for parents. She advises parents to focus on reliable data, set realistic boundaries around technology, and accept that they cannot control every risk, in order to lower anxiety and make more confident decisions.

The film 'Sicario', whose story centers on soldiers and mercenaries operating at the US-Mexico border, is drawing fresh attention in Italy after Rai coverage highlighted the title. Denis Villeneuve's thriller, starring Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin, remains one of the most talked-about movies among Italian audiences, with viewers discussing its tense plot and acclaimed direction.

The Iowa governor's race has taken a new turn as two fresh controversies dominate the campaign. Attention has turned to a church connected to Democratic candidate Rob Sand and to financial debt carried by the running mate of his rival, Emily Lahn's ticket, with both campaigns facing questions over the issues as the election contest intensifies.

A new book titled 'Exit Party' by Emily St. John Mandel, the author of 'Station Eleven' and 'Sea of Tranquility', is being reviewed, including by the California Review of Books. Readers and critics are discussing the release of the novelist's latest work, though details of its plot and reception remain limited in early coverage.

Emily-Jean Alexander has given an interview to Whitehot Magazine's Noah Becker about the future of Art Toronto, Canada's leading international art fair. The conversation covers the fair's direction, its role in the Canadian art scene, and how it may evolve. Readers of contemporary art publications are taking note of her perspective on the institution's path forward.

A new film adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights, titled Wuthering Heights: House Of The Damned, has been reviewed by Eye For Film's Jennie Kermode. The review notes that the character Heathcliff remains central to the story, marking it as the second screen take on the novel released this year.

Bill Harris, a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army who took part in the 1974 kidnapping of newspaper heiress Patty Hearst, has died, according to a New York Times report. Harris and his wife Emily were central figures in the abduction that became one of the most notorious crimes of the 1970s, and Hearst later joined the group after her capture. The news is drawing renewed attention to the case's lingering questions about coercion and guilt.

Emily Ratajkowski headed a group of celebrities wearing Gucci at the 2026 Albies, the awards gala founded by George and Amal Clooney. Her look drew attention as one of the standout red carpet moments of the evening, with the Italian fashion house prominent among attendees' choices at the event.

A documentary tracing the history of eugenics in American academia back to the 19th century is being recommended online. One viewer said it starts slowly but lays out important history, adding that its final sections were disturbing enough to cause nightmares. The recommendation is circulating among AI-focused academic and research communities.

Emily Ratajkowski attended the 2026 Albies, the Clooney Foundation for Justice's awards gala, in a sheer Gucci gown covered in floral sequins, putting a new spin on the naked dress trend. The look drew attention from fashion press and commentators weighing in on the red carpet styling and Gucci's current direction.