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The potential deal, said to be several weeks into negotiations, has been reported by the likes of The Information and trade publication Variety. More Stars Than the Heavens Formed in 1924, MGM—which grew out of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures, and Louis B. Mayer Pictures—became one of the big five movie studios of the Hollywood golden age. Its iconic motto was “more stars than there are in heaven,” referring to the number of big-name actors and other talent it had on its roster....

After the weeks-long, high-profile trial, in which Depp sued his ex-wife, Heard, for $50 million for defamation following an op-ed she wrote in 2018, the seven-person civil jury reached a verdict on June 1 largely in Depp’s favor, awarding him $15 million in damages—$10 million in compensatory damages with the other $5 million for punitive damages. Judge Penney Azcarate later lowered the punitive award to $350,000 per Virginia’s legal maximum....

Houston police said the incident happened shortly before 4 a.m Friday. Police said Houston Fire Department (HFD) workers were transporting a patient when they were forced off the road near 610 South and Beechnut. The suspect fired multiple shots and took the ambulance at gunpoint, leaving the firefighter who was originally driving the vehicle behind on the side of the road. However, a medical worker for the HFD and a patient were still in the back of the ambulance....

A recent study by the WordFinder dictionary site found the most misspelled names of automotive brands. It asked both men and women, and with audio to help them sound out the letters. Maserati came in at number one with 60 percent of respondents misspelling the name of the Italian automaker. Common misspellings included Maseratti, Mazerati, Mazeratti and Masseratti. McLaren and Alfa Romeo were next, and it seems like many of the romance language brands are the ones getting misspelled with Bugatti and Lamborghini also making the list....

John Billiot Jr., the founder of America’s Cajun Navy, was arrested in Lafayette Parish on Tuesday for allegedly withholding funds raised for buying Christmas presents for foster children, according to KTBS. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office began an investigation in September into a GoFundMe account set up by Billiot to raise money for foster children and foster parents. A victim said Billiot kept a good portion of the money that was also intended to buy Christmas presents for the foster children....

That American combatant, referred to by the alias Jeffrey Barnes, spoke to Newsweek exclusively on the condition of anonymity for safety reasons. Barnes, 32, is an Iraq War veteran from the Midwest who served one tour over a decade ago. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, he is the son and grandson of U.S. military personnel. Following an honorable discharge, he floated around geographically, living in Poland, France, Romania, India, Italy and even Virginia Beach—where he met his future wife, who is in an undisclosed branch of the U....

Baffert flew in from California on Saturday evening to watch American Pharoah put in a routine 1 3/8-mile gallop at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning, a prelude to his final work before the Belmont on Monday. American Pharoah looked as professional as always on Sunday, just cruising around the one-mile oval at an even pace, neck bowed, switching leads on cue, and a picture of health despite being in the home stretch of the taxing Triple Crown run....

Every year, more than 3.3 million people in America die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “We can’t just keep putting bodies in the ground,” said Harries. Burial is expensive and bad for the environment, and cremation isn’t much better. “There has been very little innovation in this space for decades. [But] the industry is changing just like any other,” Harries said. “People want environmentally friendly options....

“I talked to him, asked him, and he admitted he was Glendon Alexander,” AmeriLeague’s operations manager Marcus Bass said. “He told me he was stepping away and to tell the staff that there’ll be new ownership. I was in shock. I’m just hoping that all the people who have worked on this project can land on their feet.” MORE: Ten Team USA coach candidates | SN’s search for Cerruti, basketball’s ‘mystery man’...

The $300 million proposal from Plains All American Pipeline of Houston is being evaluated, with key economic studies to be released by spring 2022. A different offshore pipeline ruptured in October, spilling over 25,000 gallons of crude oil near Huntington Beach. The Plains pipeline, which runs 123 miles largely underground along the coastline near Santa Barbara, could represent the dichotomy of California’s present energy needs versus the state’s desire to continue moving toward renewable energy sources....

It wouldn’t be a Khan fight without a little bit of drama, though, as the Brit had to pull himself off the canvas in the second round. The fight, which was streamed on DAZN’s Facebook page, showed Khan’s speed and technical advantages to be too much for the lumbering Vargas (29-4) to handle. Khan started off fast and repeatedly beat Vargas to the punch. In the second round, Khan launched a vicious combination and sank his opponent with a right hand; however, in true Khan fashion, he left himself open....

Those injury woes continued on Sunday, when talented pass-catcher Amon-Ra St. Brown was forced to leave Detroit’s Week 7 clash against Dallas after appearing to sustain a blow to the head. St. Brown took the hit late in the first quarter after gaining a few yards on a screen play. St. Brown was slow to get up, but jogged off the field on his own accord. He was then taken to the medical tent, where he underwent further evaluation....

Among Us challenges players to step into the role of crewmates and complete set tasks while avoiding the murderous imposters. The game, which was first launched in June 2018, rapidly gained popularity in 2020 as a way for friends to stay connected while forced to remain at home due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate the game’s continuing popularity, Innersloth recently announced the release of several collector’s editions, including the Imposter Edition and the Ejected Edition, which come with bonus goods including hats, lanyards, and plush crewmates....

Although playing Among Us is completely free, players normally have to pay for access to pets. Pets offer no gameplay advantage, but bring an extra bit of personality to the game. Some of the game’s cuter pets include adorable alien dogs and miniature versions of the playable crew members, inspiring adorable fan projects depicting crewmates alongside their pets. On the other hand, some pets are more menacing in nature, fitting for a game where murder can happening at any time....

There’s no official release date for Among Us VR just yet, but the developers have confirmed that it’s launching sometime this winter for PlayStation VR, Oculus 2, and SteamVR. Those that can’t wait to dive into the virtual reality world of deduction with their friends can now sign up for a beta test to get into it early. This guide will show Among Us fans what they need to be a tester for Among Us VR....

So far, not much is known about Among Us VR. Innersloth has indicated that the game will only use the Skeld map at the beginning and that Among Us VR will use the original game’s old player cap of 10, but exactly what tasks, emergency meetings, and Imposter sabotages look like are all mysterious. VR hardware could shed some light, however, especially the fact that many VR headsets come equipped with microphones....

On Thursday, President Donald Trump threatened on Twitter that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” after Minneapolis saw a fourth day of violent protests and riots. Klobuchar replied on Friday, writing on Twitter: “Our community is hurting. Hurting for justice & charges for George Floyd. Vandalism must stop. But we need systemic reform. Like a full scale DOJ pattern/practice investigation of Mpls. Police like I’ve called for.” Klobuchar has been vocal about seeking justice for Floyd....

Federal Election Commission records show that Fairstein donated $1,000 to Klobuchar’s campaign committee in March 2019, her only contribution in the 2020 primary race to date. In response to a request for comment about the donation, a campaign spokesperson provided Newsweek the following statement: “The campaign shouldn’t have accepted this contribution and we’re returning it.” The Guardian first reported the contribution. Fairstein has drawn renewed scrutiny for her role in the prosecution of five teenagers—four African American and one Hispanic—for the brutal rape of a Central Park jogger in 1989....