HBO

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Ukraine's neighbours in NATO access to its drone-defense know-how, built through nearly five years of war with Russia. Ukraine's battlefield experience countering drones is considered among the world's most advanced, and the offer reflects Kyiv's push to deepen security ties with European allies while the conflict continues into its 1,676th day.

A DC film that underperformed in theaters has become the most-watched movie on HBO Max this week. The turnaround highlights how streaming audiences are giving a second life to titles that failed commercially on the big screen, a pattern increasingly common for superhero releases. Commentators note the gap between box office results and home viewing as studios weigh shorter theatrical windows.

HBO's The Last of Us has officially cast two actors from the original video games for its upcoming third season, according to Collider. The move continues the show's practice of bringing in talent connected to the source material, a point of interest for fans of the games. Details about which characters the two will play have not yet been announced.

The Last of Us season 3 has cast Laura Bailey and Ash Swidinski, the actors behind Abby and Lev in the game, in different on-screen roles. The move continues the HBO series' tradition of bringing original game performers into the show, following Troy Baker and Jeffrey Pierce in earlier seasons. Fans are speculating about which characters the two will play when the new season premieres.

South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld the demotion of a police officer, citing a confession the officer recorded in a personal sketchbook. The ruling confirms that the handwritten confession could be used to justify the disciplinary demotion. The decision settles the disciplinary case and offers guidance on how personal written records can factor into police misconduct proceedings.

Residents of the Ahwatukee neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona are protesting plans for a massive AI data center to be built near their homes. According to 12News coverage, neighbors are voicing opposition to the project, though specific complaints such as noise, water use, or power demand are not detailed in the report.

A new residential development in Colorado is being presented as a preview of how American homes may produce and consume energy in the future, according to reporting by Inside Climate News. The neighborhood is drawing attention for its approach to home energy use, a topic of growing interest as utilities, builders and policymakers weigh how residential communities can cut emissions and adapt to a changing grid.

The New York Times published a ranking of the 100 best TV shows and left off 'The Sopranos', widely regarded as one of the greatest television series ever made. Forbes reports on the omission and the reasoning behind it, and viewers and critics are debating whether the landmark HBO drama deserved a place on the list.

The US Senate has passed two bills related to pilot mental health, one year after the second season of Nathan Fielder's HBO series The Rehearsal, which focused heavily on mental health among pilots. Commentators have noted the timing, suggesting the show helped bring public attention to the issue, though the bills' specific provisions remain unclear.

People living near large data centers are speaking out about how the facilities should be managed in their communities. The debate centers on issues commonly tied to data centers, including energy and water use, noise, and land development. Local officials are weighing resident input as demand for data centers grows, and communities are pushing for clearer rules on where and how the facilities can operate.

A coastal storm has flooded a neighborhood in Long Neck, Delaware, with the local paper, The News Journal, reporting water inundating streets and homes in the community. Residents in the low-lying area near Rehoboth Bay are dealing with the aftermath as floodwaters recede. The extent of damage and whether anyone was displaced has not yet been detailed.