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Trump, Vance Hold Halloween Events
Donald John Trump
— Oct 30, 2026
President Trump marked Halloween with events at Mar-a-Lago and the White House, where he greeted trick-or-treaters alongside Melania Trump, who wore a brown suede coat. Vice President JD Vance and his family celebrated in Harry Potter costumes, with Vance dressed as Dumbledore.
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Harry Potter Star Bonnie Wright Welcomes Second Child
Bonnie Wright
— Oct 17, 2026
Bonnie Wright, best known as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films, announced the home birth of her second son, Aster Sky, with husband Andrew Lococo. The couple’s first child, Elio, was born in 2023.
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Glad to hear their family is growing after Elio, hope the boys get along as they get older.
Filings Show Harry Potter Series Spent Nearly $200M
Entertainment
— Oct 23, 2026
HBO’s Harry Potter series had reportedly incurred nearly $200 million in production costs by the end of 2025, while its first season was still being filmed; estimates based on company filings put the launch investment at about $201 million, or roughly $25 million per episode. The spending is expected to be front-loaded, with elaborate sets at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden intended for reuse in future seasons.
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‘Harry Potter’ Actor Who Played ‘Dumbledore’ Dead at 82
Reporting
— Sep 28, 2023
The actor who was known for his iconic role as “Albus Dumbledore” in six out of eight “ Harry Potter ” films passed away at the age of 82. Gambon passed away following a “bout of pneumonia ,” his representative Clair…
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Microsoft Reportedly Urges Trump Admin Not To Ban Chinese Data Center Parts
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‘Harry Potter’ Star Emma Watson Faces Legal Heat After Driving Violation
Emma Watson
— Jul 18, 2025
It started with a simple speeding ticket, but what happened next is turning heads across the world. Emma Watson, known to millions as Hermione Granger from the “Harry Potter” films, has officially been banned from…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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‘Harry Potter’ Actor Defends J.K. Rowling, Calls Verbal Attacks on Her ‘Disgusting’
Reporting
— Oct 25, 2022
“Harry Potter” actor Ralph Fiennes is defending J.K. Rowling against “disgusting” verbal attacks. Fiennes, who plays Tom Riddle and Lord Voldemort in the series, spoke with The New York Times about the response Rowling…
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Actor John Lithgow to Play Dumbledore in HBO ‘Harry Potter’ Series
HBO
— Feb 26, 2025
Legendary actor John Lithgow has signed on to become the third actor to play Albus Dumbledore. Lithgow will play the Hogwarts headmaster in the upcoming HBO “Harry Potter” TV series, the Daily Wire reported . Michael…
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Elon Musk Blasts ’10 Million Wokeys’ in Response to Harry Potter-Themed Story
Reporting
— Jan 6, 2023
Twitter CEO Elon Musk offered his take on an AI-generated Harry Potter story with a joke. Musk took to Twitter to react to a post published by software engineer Marc Andreessen where he prompted an artificial…
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Harington Replaces Hoult as Lockhart for Season 2
Kit Harington
— Aug 23, 2026
Kit Harington is stepping in to play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO’s Harry Potter series, replacing Nicholas Hoult who exited due to scheduling conflicts. Harington had previously voiced Lockhart in the Harry Potter audiobooks, and the recasting comes as production adjusts filming to accommodate Hoult’s departure and align with HBO’s season timeline.
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
An artificial intelligence giant promised teachers unions that it would not mine children's data at school.
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HBO Reveals Harry Potter Series Trailer
Janet McTeer
— Sep 3, 2026
HBO’s new Harry Potter series trailer heavily features the Sorting Ceremony, Quidditch, and Hogwarts’ first year, showcasing a newly cast trio and expanded magical world while promising a faithful but updated long-form adaptation ahead of a December 25, 2026 premiere. The marketing also highlights fresh scenes, new cast members, and possible deviations from the books and films that are sure to spark discussion among fans.
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Author of Mystery Novels Explains Why ‘Young Progessives’ Are Mad at J.K. Rowling
Reporting
— Nov 6, 2023
A mystery novel author explained how J.K. Rowling, the author of the “Harry Potter” series, had been on the “side of people who tell the truth” and why a large portion of young progressives are angry with her. In a…
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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J.K. Rowling Is Shutting Down Readers Who Burned All Their Harry Potter Books
Reporting
— Nov 30, 2023
D ropcap the popularization of the “ideal measure” has led to advice such as “Increase font size for large screens and reduce font size for small screens.” While a good measure does improve the reading experience, it’s…
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Acting Legend Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89
Maggie Smith
— Sep 27, 2024
Dame Maggie Smith, known for her roles on “Downton Abbey” and the “Harry Potter” series, has died. She was 89. Smith’s sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said released a statement announcing that Smith died early…
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Children’s Author Issues Clarification After Backing J.K. Rowling Following Her Comments
Reporting
— Apr 17, 2023
Children’s author Judy Blume issued a clarification after vocalizing her support of “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling. In a recent interview with The Sunday Times , Blume, 85, spoke highly of Rowling. “Yes, children…
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Here’s What Republicans’ Long-Awaited Epstein Report Shows
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Chris Christie Compares Trump to ‘Voldemort,’ Says He Doesn’t Have the ‘Guts’ to Show Up
Reporting
— Dec 7, 2023
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) compared former President Donald Trump to Voldemort from the “Harry Potter” series and said he doesn’t have the “guts” to show up to debate. When asked by debate moderator Megyn…
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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?
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The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
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Left Pulls Out All the Stops to Ruin ‘Transphobic’ Game… Then They Get a Big Dose of Reality
Opinion
— Feb 12, 2023
Who could’ve ever guessed that the harbinger of the far left’s descent into irrelevancy would come from a Harry Potter video game? “Hogwarts Legacy,” the much-hyped video game released Friday, has been an unequivocal…
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Rupert Grint Returns as Ron; Tom Felton Joins
Rupert Grint
— Aug 26, 2026
Rupert Grint will reprise his Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway at the Lyric Theatre for a 17-week run from February 2 to May 30, 2027, marking his return to the role after more than a decade. The cast reunion is described as a full-circle moment, with Grint noting the new adult context of Ron as a husband and father, 19 years after the original events of the series.
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London man fined £400 for 14-year-old assault
World
— Jul 21, 2026
Abdul Barkeeh Salihi, a 24-year-old Afghan national, groped a 14-year-old during a Harry Potter Diagon Alley sight-seeing visit at Leadenhall Market in London, following another incident that day where he slapped a 42-year-old woman; he was fined £400, with a £160 victim surcharge, and will be on the sex offenders register for five years. The case was described by police as deeply distressing and no jail time was imposed.
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