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Reports say White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is deeply focused on a little-known immigration rule dating from the 1800s, which the Trump administration has put into practice. The rule is being used as part of the administration's broader hardline immigration agenda, and coverage has drawn large public attention as critics question the revival of antiquated law to justify modern enforcement.

Stephen Richer appeared before a US House committee hearing examining allegations of noncitizen voting in New Jersey. The hearing, highlighted by the Ash Center, brings election administration figures to Capitol Hill as Republicans press claims about voting integrity and Democrats challenge the evidence. Richer, a former Arizona county election official known for defending election administration, testified amid ongoing national debate over voter eligibility rules.

Stephen King's latest television adaptation is set to premiere on Prime Video in two weeks, according to Collider. The series is the newest streaming project based on the prolific horror author's work, joining a long lineup of King adaptations. No further details about the cast or plot were given in the report.

An upcoming Pittsburgh Steelers versus Cleveland Browns matchup is drawing heavy search interest across the United States. The AFC North clash is a storied rivalry, and fans are debating expectations for both teams this season. Separately, sports commentators including Stephen A. Smith and former Buccaneers lineman Gerald McCoy have been weighing in on NFL coaching situations, adding to the buzz around league storylines this week.

The NBA's so-called over-38 rule, which treats long-term contracts signed by players who will turn 38 during the deal as an obstacle to extending, is affecting Stephen Curry and other veteran stars as teams weigh aging rosters. Reporting by Sports Business Journal has put the rule back in the spotlight as older stars negotiate extensions.

Stephen Wolfram has published a long essay asking what role human mathematicians will play as AI systems grow more capable at pure mathematics. He explores whether machine-assisted proof and computation will change how mathematical research is done and what remains distinctively human in the field.

Stephen A. Smith responded on ESPN's First Take to LeBron James saying he would have liked to play for the New York Knicks. Smith weighed in on the Lakers star's remarks about wanting to be a Knick, a franchise LeBron has long been linked to by New York fans and media. The exchange has drawn heavy attention from NBA watchers, with hundreds of thousands engaging with the debate online.

The Verge has published a review of Carrie, the series based on Stephen King's novel that streams on Amazon Prime Video, describing it as a cyberbullying nightmare. The adaptation transposes the story of the telekinetic outcast high-schooler into the social media era, with online harassment replacing the pranks of the original. Reviewers say the update makes the horror uncomfortably contemporary.

A roundup of 125 science fiction, horror, and fantasy books hitting shelves in October highlights new releases from Cassandra Khaw, Annalee Newitz, Stephen King, Stephen Graham Jones, Sarah J. Maas, and Jane Schoenbrun. The list is drawing attention from genre readers looking ahead to a busy autumn publishing season spanning horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction.

NBA discussion is centered on three storylines: Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors being described as locked in, Jalen Duren's ongoing standoff with the Detroit Pistons, and LeBron James reportedly holding his first media day as a Philadelphia 76er. Fans are debating what a LeBron move to Philadelphia would mean for the Eastern Conference, while also weighing the Warriors' readiness and how Duren's contract dispute with Detroit will be resolved.

Author Stephen, who writes the Crooked Medium series of murder mysteries, argues readers are entitled to read reviews without having plots revealed. He is asking fellow reviewers to add content warnings or hide full reviews that contain spoilers. The remarks come as part of a daily discussion prompt among writers about how to handle spoilers when reviewing books.

Stephen A. Smith said on ESPN's First Take that he would have 'BEGGED' LeBron James to sign with the New York Knicks under certain conditions, sparking debate among NBA fans about whether James should have played in New York. The clip drew hundreds of thousands of reactions as viewers weighed the Knicks' appeal to stars and James's career choices.

A new lawsuit alleges a conspiracy to interfere with civil rights, naming Jonathan Ross, the immigration officer who shot a woman, along with White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, former Homeland Security head Kristi Noem, and former US Border Patrol officials as defendants. The case escalates legal scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices and places senior Trump administration figures directly at the center of civil rights litigation.

A new roundup ranks the five best film adaptations of Stephen King's work based on Rotten Tomatoes scores. Listicles like this typically highlight acclaimed titles such as The Shawshank Redemption, Stand by Me and The Shining. Interest in King adaptations stays steady as new versions of his stories keep reaching the screen and fans debate which films did his books justice.

Stephen A. Smith, the prominent ESPN basketball commentator, criticised people he considers hypocritical for attacking the NBA's partnerships with sportsbooks while targeting players over gambling. Notably, he made an exception for San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, whom he defended from criticism. The remarks add to the ongoing debate about sports betting's deepening ties with professional basketball.

Early reviews are in for 'The Boogeyman', director Rob Savage's big-screen adaptation of Stephen King's short story. Critics are weighing how successfully the horror film expands King's brief tale into a feature, with Savage's handling of atmosphere and scares drawing attention as the film heads towards release.

A film reviewer rewatched Mortal Kombat (2021) and rated it two and a half stars out of five, sharing the score on Letterboxd. The 2021 adaptation of the fighting game franchise has drawn consistently divided responses since release, and revisits of it still prompt debate about whether its action compensates for a thin story.

Stephen Curry's closing years with the Golden State Warriors are underway, and The Athletic reports this final chapter looks little like the dynasty era that produced four championships. The piece frames the veteran guard's remaining seasons as a distinctly different period for the franchise, with the team no longer built around the championship core that defined his first decade.

USC has suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II for one game after a vicious hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore. Stephens was disqualified from Saturday night's game between USC and Oregon following the play, and the one-game ban confirms the conference's response to the incident.

A television series adaptation of Carrie, Stephen King's landmark 1974 horror novel about a telekinetic teenager, is in development. The story, previously famous through Brian De Palma's 1976 film, is getting a new small-screen treatment, and entertainment outlets are picking up the news. Fans are debating how the classic tale of bullying and revenge will translate to episodic television.

Milton Theatre is presenting a production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and a new review of the staging has drawn attention to the show. The dark musical thriller about a vengeful barber remains a demanding choice for regional companies, and the review assesses how the Milton staging handles its score and macabre story.