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HBO Max Teases New ‘Harry Potter’ as Texas Cops Shut Down 800-Person Airbnb After Gunfire; Iran Missiles Intercepted Amid Hormuz Fee Threats and Stalled Talks; Utah Wife Killer Gets 15-to-Life; Micron Predicts 300GB-RAM Cars
HBO Max Releases First Teaser for the New 'Harry Potter' Series
HBO Max has released the first teaser for its upcoming series adaptation of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone," featuring co-stars Nick Frost and John Lithgow.
Police Break Up Texas Airbnb Party of Up to 800 After Reports of Gunfire
Police in Celina, Texas, broke up a party at an Airbnb rental north of Dallas after a social media post drew an estimated 500 to 800 teens and young adults and officers received reports of shots fired and armed threats. The homeowner said the property was booked for a small gathering but was later found heavily damaged, with furniture moved and fixtures and countertops broken. Officers heard multiple gunshots as the crowd dispersed, searched the home, and reported no gunfire injuries, though they noted damage and bloodstained linens. Police said one minor was arrested for DUI and another person was taken into custody on an outstanding aggravated assault warrant.
Over 90% of Iranian Missiles Intercepted, but a Risky Imbalance Is Emerging
Over 90% of Iranian missiles were reportedly intercepted, but Over 90% of Iranian Missiles Intercepted, but a Risky Imbalance Is Emerging as broader regional tensions intensify, including reports that an Iranian commander tied to a Strait of Hormuz closure was killed. The roundup also highlights U.S. political and legal developments involving an appellate ruling on ICE detention and a new law barring ICE agents from wearing face coverings, alongside a continuing standoff over DHS funding and other national and culture headlines.
Iran Stalls Negotiations and Moves Toward Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees as Republicans Block a Homeland Security Funding Deal
Iran and the U.S. remained at an impasse, with President Donald Trump saying Iran wants a deal while Tehran denied any talks and rejected a U.S. ceasefire plan. Iran’s parliament advanced a proposal to charge ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of oil-supply disruption as regional attacks continued and oil prices climbed. New AP-NORC polling found 59% of Americans say U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far, with major concerns about gas prices. Meanwhile, the Senate failed to advance a Homeland Security funding plan, prolonging a partial shutdown that is worsening airport delays as unpaid TSA officers call out and staffing gaps grow.
Utah man sentenced to 15 years to life for killing his wife after prior threats and alleged abuse
Eric Larson Sampson, 51, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for killing his 47-year-old wife, Niki Sampson, at their home in St. George, Utah, on Sept. 1, 2024. Police found her with extensive bruising, and prosecutors said he smothered her after a history of domestic violence and prior threats, while he continued to claim she died from health problems. At sentencing, the judge criticized his lack of remorse, and the couple’s adult children said they believe he killed her and referenced a possible life-insurance motive.
Micron Says Future Cars May Need 300 GB of RAM
Micron predicts that advanced self-driving vehicles, particularly those targeting Level 4 autonomy, will require vastly more high-speed memory than today’s cars, which often use around 16 GB. The company expects AI-heavy autonomous driving platforms—such as Nvidia’s Drive Hyperion being adopted by multiple automakers—to push automotive RAM needs into the hundreds of gigabytes, potentially around 300 GB per vehicle, adding a major new source of demand for memory as Micron expands manufacturing capacity later this decade.
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