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CHARLES' DYING ACT― TELLS THE TRUTH!
Damning diaries spill 50 years of royal secrets
ZOË BREAKS HER SILENCE ON CHANNING SPLIT
No hard feelings! Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum may have ended their engagement, but the Blink Twice director, 36, still has a lot of love for her leading man, 44.
SELANA'S LA Wedding!
Friends-turnedlovers Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez can't wait to exchange vows at their new Beverly Hills estate!
UBER TEAMS UP WITH WAYMO TO START SELLING DRIVERLESS RIDES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
Uber shifted gears in Austin, Texas, earlier this week, launching a landmark service that lets riders hail driverless cars through its app, thanks to a partnership with Waymo, the autonomous vehicle arm of Google’s parent company, Alphabet.
GOOGLE LEANS FURTHER INTO AI-GENERATED OVERVIEWS FOR ITS SEARCH ENGINE
Google is updating its ubiquitous search engine with the next generation of its artificial intelligence technology as part of an effort to provide instant expertise amid intensifying competition from smaller competitors.
IOS 18.4 BETA 2: HERE'S EVERYTHING NEW
Apple has rolled out the second developer beta of iOS 18.4 this Monday, March 3, offering a fresh batch of enhancements and refinements to its mobile operating system, now available for testing among registered developers.
TESLA MODEL Y: ELECTRIC CHAMP RECHARGES ITS CROWN WITH NEW UPGRADE
Tesla’s Model Y has roared through the automotive landscape like an electric juggernaut, clinching the title of the world’s best-selling vehicle in 2023 and solidifying its dominance with a sleek upgrade that rolled out recently.
PRIVATE LUNAR LANDER BLUE GHOST TOUCHES DOWN: A NEW MOON MILESTONE
Earlier this week, the moon welcomed a new visitor as Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander nailed a soft touchdown, marking a historic win for private space exploration.
TSMC'S BIG U.S. BET: $100 BILLION FUELS CHIPMAKING SURGE
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s top chipmaker, unveiled a massive $100 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations this Monday, March 3, standing alongside President Donald Trump at the White House.
JEN & BRAD: NEW ROM-COM?
Maybe they'll have a meet-cute and fall in love, then a misunderstanding that leads to a breakup — only to wind up together in the end! According to a report, former spouses — and business partners — Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are mulling over scripts for a rom-com à la Bridget Jones, but have been trying to keep the deets super secret. \"Brad has actually been pitching ideas to Jen for years now,\" reads the report. \"But she's always resisted.\" (Brad's rep denies the report.)
BEY & JAY: BACK ON TRACK!
After teasing her Cowboy Carter Tour in January and winning her first-ever Album of the Year Grammy, Beyoncé is gearing up to go on the road, with stops in NYC, L.A., Chicago, London, Paris, Houston, Atlanta, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C., this spring. \"She's focused on prepping for her tour,\" an insider tells Star.
THE TIMOTHEE NOBODY KNOWS
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET flipped the script as he accepted his trophy at the Feb. 23 SAG Awards.
T&C Market changes hands, now called Castine Market
CASTINE—Ashleigh and Bricken McKenzie, seasonal residents in Castine for 20 years, have purchased Castine’s T&C Market from Todd Tobey, who has owned and operated the store for the past 11 years.
NEW IPAD AIR WITH M3 CHIP LAUNCHES: POWER AND STYLE TAKE FLIGHT
Apple unveiled a refreshed iPad Air earlier this week, bringing the powerful M3 chip and a sleek new Magic Keyboard to its mid-tier tablet lineup, a move that’s already sparking buzz among tech enthusiasts and casual users alike.
MICROSOFT SHUTTING DOWN SKYPE IN MAY: A 22-YEAR LEGACY ENDS
Microsoft dropped a seismic announcement confirming it will shutter Skype, the pioneering internet calling service, on May 5, 2025— ending a 22-year run that reshaped how the world connects. The company is steering users toward Microsoft Teams’ free consumer version, part of a broader strategy to streamline its communications offerings under a single banner.
Harry & Meghan: Still in Her Thrall
FIVE YEARS AFTER LEAVING THE U.K. AND THE ROYAL FAMILY, DUCHESS MEGHAN CONTINUES TO CALL ALL THE SHOTS AS HER HUSBAND, PRINCE HARRY, STRUGGLES TO FILL A VOID.
Alec & Hilaria: FAMILY ISSUES!
FACED WITH A POTENTIALLY FINANCIALLY RUINOUS TRIAL, THE BALDWINS TURN TO REALITY TV. THE RESULT HAS SOME CRINGING.
JESSICA SIMPSON: Heart break & Healing
In the fall of 2023, Jessica Simpson headed to Nashville, Tenn., to record her first album in 15 years. She was about halfway through when her decade-long marriage to former NFL player Eric Johnson finally ended after months of speculation about problems in the union.
APPLE'S SPRING COLOR SPLASH: NEW IPHONE CASES AND WATCH BANDS BLOOM
Apple ushered in a burst of spring flair earlier this week, unveiling a vibrant lineup of iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands that bring fresh hues to its accessory collection.
School roof, fire truck spark debate at town meeting
PENOBSCOT-Close to 100 Penobscot residents voted on municipal and school budgets at their annual town meeting on March 4, with extensive discussion aimed at a confusing state funding formula, a new roof for the school, and a new truck for the fire department.
Vogel named Officer of the Year by MLA
The award, presented at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum in Rock- port held February 27-March 1, is given annually to a Marine Patrol Officer who has demonstrated out- standing service in support of the Maine lobster industry.
Castine town meeting date changed to June 7
CASTINE—Castine’s annual town meeting, originally scheduled for May, has been postponed to Saturday, June 7, at 8:30 a.m.
SOCIAL MEDIA BLOCKS FOR MINORS IN THE U.S.: A NATIONAL DEBATE ON KIDS AND TECH
Across the United States, lawmakers and families alike are wrestling with a critical question: should minors be barred from social media to protect their well-being?
MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG: SAD LAST DAYS
The news was shocking: At just 39, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg had passed away Feb. 26, alone in her New York City apartment.
JONATHAN'S WEIGHT-LOSS JOURNEY
Looking good, hunny! Queer Eye fave Jonathan Van Ness is always cheerfully helping people on the makeover show feel like their best selves.
RIHANNA'S RULES FOR ROCKY
A$AP Rocky had one message for his fans after being found not guilty in an L.A. court of shooting a onetime collaborator in 2021.
Invites A HANDY NEW IPHONE APP FOR EVENT PLANNING
Apple is taking social gatherings to the next level with Invites, a dynamic app designed to help users create custom invitations, manage events, and engage in shared moments.
SEVERANCE SEASON 2 ON APPLE TV+: MIND-BENDING DRAMA HITS NEW HEIGHTS
Apple TV+’s Severance has taken the streaming world by storm this week, solidifying its place as the platform’s most-watched series ever, surpassing even Ted Lasso’s three-season run, Apple proudly announced last month.
NEW MACBOOK AIR AND MAC STUDIO UNLEASH M4 MIGHT
Apple sprang into action earlier this week, unveiling two powerhouse Macs that redefine performance in their respective lanes: the MacBook Air with the M4 chip and the Mac Studio armed with M4 Max and M3 Ultra processors.
ALWAYS "ON" EMPLOYEES AND BURNOUT: A DEEP DIVE INTO TODAY'S WORKPLACE CRISIS
The modern workplace has morphed into a relentless machine, with employees tethered to their devices, perpetually reachable, and increasingly drained—a phenomenon dubbed the “always on” culture.