Audiences are getting a first look at the upcoming spinoff of The Office.

In Peacock's The Paper — which debuts on September 4 — the same film crew who documented the hijinks at the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company follows staffers at a small-town newspaper as an outsider takes over to breathe new life into the publication.  

In the trailer for the highly anticipated show, Domhnall Gleeson's character, Ned Sampson, is hired as the lead editor for the Midwest outlet.

"Have you read this paper? How do you think it compares to any other paper?" Chelsea Frei's character asks Sampson.

"It s****. But we are going to make it better," the new guy in town replies.

Gleeson's alter ego tells the unmotivated writers in the office, "My name is Ned Sampson. I am your new editor-in-chief. I hope it's not too disruptive to have me come in and sort of shake everything up."

In a hilarious moment, The White Lotus alum Sabrina Impacciatore's character tells her new boss, "Oh, no, no, no. Don't be so self-defecating!"

In a callback to the original NBC comedy, Oscar Nuñez — who's back as Oscar Martinez — sees the cameras following him around during his workday and attempts to make their footage of him unusable. "Not again!" Martinez yells as he gets up and walks away from the crew. "I'm not approving any of this. I will make this unusable — f***! Use that!"

The Paper is brought to life by creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman and Banijay Americas are executive producing.

Besides the aforementioned actors, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young and Tim Key will also star in the series.

One actress thanked Elon Musk for paying her legal bills.

Fired Star Wars franchise cast member Gina Carano took to X to write a message of gratitude for the billionaire after he bankrolled her s** discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm.

I have come to an agreement with Disney/Lucasfilm @disney @Lucasfilm which I believe is the best outcome for all parties involved. I hope this brings some healing to the force. 

I want to extend my deepest most heartfelt gratitude to Elon Musk, @elonmusk a man I've never met,… https://t.co/qiAX7W1vgf

— Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) August 7, 2025

"I want to extend my deepest most heartfelt gratitude to Elon Musk, a man I've never met, who did this good Samaritan deed for me in funding my lawsuit," the 43-year-old wrote in a tweet about her settlement with the company. "Thank you Mr. Musk and X for backing my case and asking for nothing in return."

Carano was let go from The Mandalorian series in 2021 after sharing controversial social media posts comparing Republicans today to the experience of Jewish people during the Holocaust. The former martial artist also expressed her views on alleged election interference and opposition to vaccines.

Three years later, Carano — who played Cara Dune in the first two seasons of the show — took legal action against Disney. The former DOGE specialist offered to foot the bill for the actress, along with anyone who is facing repercussions of free speech on X, which he owns.

In a statement following the agreement between Carano and her former employer, Lucasfilm said they "look forward to identifying opportunities to work together with Ms. Carano in the near future."

In a social media update, Carano made it clear the settlement was the "best outcome for all parties involved."

"I am excited to flip the page and move onto the next chapter," she explained. "My desires remain in the arts, which is where I hope you will join me."

Kristi Noem is not happy with the creators of South Park.

The Secretary of Homeland Security called into CNN to slam the Comedy Central series' portrayal of her as a Botox-obsessed dog killer.

"It's so lazy, it constantly makes fun of women for how they look. Only the liberals and the extremists do that," Noem explained during a chat with the left-leaning cable news network. "If they wanted to criticize my job, go ahead and do that, but clearly they can't. They just pick something petty like that."

The parody of Donald Trump's pal shows her murdering puppies as staffers attempt to keep her face looking in tip-top shape with injectables despite her features continuing to melt down.

The episode riffed off of Noem's 2024 book, No Going Back: The Truth on What's Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward, where she admits to taking the life of a dog. "Cricket was a wirehair pointer, about 14 months old," the former governor of South Dakota wrote in the tell-all about the pet she claimed had an "aggressive personality."

"I hated that dog," she continued before noting how "untrainable" the pup was. "At that moment. I realized I had to put her down. It was not a pleasant job, but it had to be done. And after it was over, I realized another unpleasant job needed to be done."

The 53-year-old has also been criticized for what some have called her "MAGA Makeover" since landing her new job in Washington, D.C.

The recent plot about Noem is far from the first time South Park trolled Trump and members of his team. In another storyline from Season 27, the current president is depicted in bed with Satan while complaining about his microp****. 

"This show hasn't been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention," spokesperson Taylor Rogers said in a response. "President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country's history – and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump's hot streak."

Noem on South Park: It's so lazy to just constantly make fun of women for how they look. It's only the liberals and the extremists who do that.

If they wanted to criticize my job, go ahead and do that, but clearly they can't. pic.twitter.com/pl6dMqr0dA

— Acyn (@Acyn) August 7, 2025

Howard Stern is an icon in the radio industry, but his time at SiriusXM could be coming to an end. The shock jock spent the first week of August at the center of rumors that his long-running radio show had been canceled.

Stern has yet to address the rumors, though another famous New Yorker was happy to share his take…

Donald Trump told a conservative journalist that he thinks Stern's refusal to support the MAGA movement played a role in his radio show potentially coming to an end.

"Howard Stern announced that he and SiriusXM Radio are parting ways," Brian Glenn of Real America's Voice falsely claimed before asking Trump, "Do you think that the 'hate Trump' business model that has been in the business is going out of business because it's not popular with the American people?"

According to Deadline, the president replied, "Howard Stern is a name I haven't heard — I used to do his show, we used to have fun — but I haven't heard that name in a long time. What happened? He got terminated?"

Trump went on to blame Stern's decision to endorse Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. "You know when he went down? When he endorsed Hillary Clinton," he said. "He lost his audience. People said, 'Give me a break.' He went down when he endorsed Hillary Clinton."

While sources have claimed that Stern is parting ways with SiriusXM, the radio host promised listeners that he's returning to his show on September 2 following a summer vacation.

"We'll be back on the air live. I've been refueling, so to speak," he said.

The U.S. Sun reported that Stern and SiriusXM are working out a deal for the rights to his catalogue.

"Stern's contract is up in the fall and while Sirius is planning to make him an offer, they don't intend for him to take it," a source said. "Sirius and Stern are never going to meet on the money he is going to want. It's no longer worth the investment. … But as far as him coming back to doing the show, there's no way they can keep paying his salary."

In 1974, Ian Ball attempted to kidnap Princess Anne and her then-husband, Mark Phillips. In the failed abduction, Ball shot four men while trying to get to the Princess Royal. But according to the New York Post, he recently said he was "more scared" of her than she was of him.

Ball, who was released from a psychiatric facility six years ago, recently opened up about the incident in an interview.

"I had good reason to believe the gunpowder had been taken out of the bullets and another girl had been substituted for Princess Anne," he told DailyMail.com.

He went on to insist that the kidnapping was meant to be a "hoax" staged with a friend on the police force.

"The whole idea of performing the hoax was to get the publicity so I could write my autobiography and I expected to get £10,000 in royalties," he said. "I'm an innocent, sane man."

Ball continued to assert that the princess was never in danger, in spite of the fact that he shot multiple people. "[Anne] wasn't bothered on the night. I didn't scare her. I was more scared than she was," he said.

Princess Anne, for her part, has said that she was "furious at this man who was having a tug of war with me."

Her father, Prince Phillip, remarked of the failed kidnapping, "If the man had succeeded in abducting Anne, she would have given him a hell of a time in captivity."

The idea of buying a boat has stirred your mind! Here, you automatically get divided between two popular choices, namely, traditional and inflatable boats. In recent times, the use of new-age materials, design advancements and motor compatibility have made the latter the most coveted choice amongst customers.

Gone are the days when an inflatable boat used to be a mere backup. Today, people are investing in them for leisure activities near water and even fishing. However, are you still wondering which is a better choice? If so, this article will discuss a few points focusing on both options to help you choose wisely.

Affordability and expense

Undoubtedly, the inflatable boats are reasonably priced compared to a traditional boat. Typically, you can buy it between a range of $500 and $5,000 based on its features and sizes. On the other hand, an aluminium or fiberglass traditional boat might cost you three times more. This is more so when you consider storage and trailers. This price gap is what makes people choose this boat instead of a traditional one. Also, it is considered to be an environmentally friendly boating option.

Durability and maintenance

Even though a traditional boat is said to be long-lasting, there is a need for frequent upkeep. You have to constantly look into anti-fouling paint and hull cleaning. Compared to that, inflatable boats are cheap and are much easier to maintain. Since the principal materials to build them are PVC and Hypalon, these boats can last more than a decade, almost 15 years, with good care.

However, you need to know that an inflatable one is vulnerable to punctures. Multiple chambers and patch kits add to their safety. These features also make any kind of repair easier than before.

Versatility and performance

Although traditional boats provide high-quality performance when it comes to speed and load capacity, the inflatable ones are no less. Even when the waters are rough, the traditional ones offer stability. For water sports, cruising and deep-sea fishing, these boats are a great choice for adventure lovers.

The reason why inflatable boats are a tough contender is that they have advanced profoundly over the past few years. Today, they come with high-pressure and aluminum air floors. Even the V-shaped hulls ensure they perform well in both shallow and calm waters.

Therefore, if you intend to explore rivers, lakes and coastal areas, this is a good choice for you. To know more about this, you can browse furthercustoms.com and check the advanced models that are available. This will help you make an informed decision.

Currently, inflatable boats provide good value to intermediate or casual users. These boats can be stored easily and cost-effectively. Even maintaining them wouldn't cause a dent in your savings. Even though traditional boats have their demand in place, inflatable boats score high for the all-round value they offer. It blends in very well with the modern-day environment-conscious and flexible lifestyle.

Summing it up

Often, boaters are confused about whether to invest in an inflatable or traditional boat. The latter has its demand in place. But when it comes to ease of use, maintenance, quality and affordability, inflatable boats are gaining more popularity than ever.

Donald Trump is threatening to take over Washington, D.C.

After a former member of the Department of Government Efficiency was attacked by a group of teenagers in the nation's capital, the president took to Truth Social to make it clear he's not afraid to overhaul the city.

"Local 'youths' and gang members, some only 14, 15 and 16-years-old, are randomly attacking, mugging, maiming and shooting innocent citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released," he wrote.

"They are not afraid of law enforcement because they know nothing ever happens to them, but it's going to happen now! The law in D.C. must be changed to prosecute these 'minors' as adults and lock them up for a long time, starting at age 14," Trump continued. "The most recent victim was beaten mercilessly by local thugs. Washington, D.C., must be safe, clean and beautiful for all Americans and, importantly, for the world to see."

"If D.C. doesn't get its act together and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the city and run this city how it should be run and put criminals on notice that they're not going to get away with it anymore," the right-winger threatened. "Perhaps it should have been done a long time ago, then this incredible young man and so many others, would not have had to go through the horrors of violent crime."

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, former DOGE employee Edward Coristine was in downtown Washington, D.C., with a female companion when a group of teenagers approached the two near their car and made "a comment about taking the vehicle."

"At that point, for her safety, [Coristine] pushed his significant other into the vehicle and turned to deal with the suspects," the police report claimed. "The suspects then began to assault [Coristine]."

Two teenagers were arrested for their involvement in the attack.

Ex-DOGE specialist and former Trump confidant Elon Musk spoke out about the attack on X. "A few days ago, a gang of about a dozen young men tried to assault a woman in her car at night in DC. A @Doge team member saw what was happening, ran to defend her and was severely beaten to the point of concussion, but he saved her. It is time to federalize D.C.," he wrote, though his description of events differs slightly from the police report's.

Downtown D.C. has seen a rise in violent crime in the last few years. During a town hall meeting in 2024, District At-Large Councilmember Robert White Jr. said, "We see a surge of young people engaging in serious crime. We are seeing kids as young as nine and ten getting involved in carjackings."

Meghan Markle's half-sister, Samantha Markle, is once again taking legal action against the Duchess of Sussex. In the Suits star's explosive 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, the actress made disparaging comments about her family being fame-hungry, angering Samantha, who is 17 years her senior.

Samantha went on to sue Meghan for defamation, and while her case was dismissed with prejudice, she has the opportunity to make an oral argument in September as part of her attempt to appeal the dismissal. Now there are concerns that the legal back-and-forth could negatively impact Meghan's relationship with her husband, Prince Harry, and his attempts to reconcile with his estranged family.

"More legal disputes between Meghan and Samantha could break the fragile links between Harry and Meghan, trying to establish a way forward," royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News. "The royals are hyper-sensitive toward any legal issues in America, resulting in any more secrets coming out to the detriment of the royals in the U.K."

"This could be misconstrued as a timely action by Samantha Markle as she sees her half-sister on the ropes regarding [her show on] Netflix and a glimmer of hope to be reconnected with the royal family," Turner continued.

Echoed royal expert Hilary Fordwich, "There is nothing good about this for Meghan Markle. Her reputation is tarnished further by her own sister making such allegations. Whether true or not, it doesn't matter, as neither way does it reflect well."

Samantha has accused Meghan of making "demonstrably false and malicious statements" about their dynamic. She alleges that Meghan's comments about their relationship have caused her to face both "humiliation and hatred." While a judge initially sided with Meghan over her, Samantha is now appealing the case in Florida.

Samantha's lawyer, Peter Ticktin, told Fox News, "The District Court judge, an Obama appointee, dismissed the lawsuit brought by Samantha Markle against her sister Meghan Markle, finding that there was no case. This decision was wrong, and now, we are tasked with convincing a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals of how our case was solid."

"Of course, we differ from the District Court judge, or we would have never brought the case in the first place," he continued. "We are hoping and somewhat expecting that the panel of three judges on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals will see the error by the lower court and reverse the dismissal."

While Samantha continues to drag her sister in court, Meghan is busy building her As Ever brand and social media following.