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A woman allegedly held her stepson captive for more than two decades in Connecticut … and creepy new photos capture the inside of the badly burned residence. Kimberly Sullivan’s house — where prosecutors allege she kept her 32-year-old stepson,…
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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested in relation to a federal investigation into illegal gambling. Rozier was arrested Thursday morning at a hotel in Orlando after Miami’s road…
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Billionaire David Geffen’s refusing to reveal how wealthy he truly is in an attempt to minimize his spousal support payments to his estranged husband, David Andrew Armstrong (AKA Donovan Michaels) — at least that’s what Armstrong says is going on.…
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It’s an unusual month on HBO Max when three out of the four movies that hit 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes were released by A24.
But since Sorry, Baby won’t be hitting HBO Max until October 30, we’ll have to deny A24 the clean sweep.
Instead, Watch With Us has added a classic Tim Burton film among the three new HBO Max movies with at least 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Our remaining picks include a charming animated story and a great modern horror flick.
26 Must-Watch Movies on HBO Max to Stream Right Now (October 2025)
Rotten Tomatoes rank: 90 percent
Edward Scissorhands is perhaps the most faithful vision of director Tim Burton’s work outside of animation. Johnny Depp plays the title character, an artificial man who was created by an inventor (Vincent Price) who gave him scissors for hands. Following the inventor’s death, Edward is taken in by Peg Boggs (Dianne Wiest) and her family.
It doesn’t take Edward long to fall in love with Peg’s teenage daughter, Kim (Winona Ryder), and the feeling is mutual. While the neighborhood residents initially welcome Edward, Kim’s boyfriend, Jim (Anthony Michael Hall), and the unscrupulous Joyce Monroe (Kathy Baker) turn the town against him. That may doom Edward’s relationship with Kim before it can truly begin.
Edward Scissorhands is streaming on HBO Max.
Rotten Tomatoes rank: 98 percent
Marcel the Shell with Shoes is perhaps the most family-friendly movie that A24 has ever released. This animation/live-action hybrid stars Dean Fleischer Camp as a fictional version of himself who discovers Marcel (Jenny Slate), a talking shell who lives with his grandmother, Nana Connie (Isabella Rossellini).
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Dan’s videos of Marcel’s hilariously adorable exploits give them viral fame, but that’s not what the latter really wants. Marcel’s only wish is to be reunited with the rest of his family, and he finds out the hard way that most of his so-called fans are only interested in helping themselves.
Marcel the Shell with Shoes is streaming on HBO Max.
Rotten Tomatoes rank: 91 percent
Anya Taylor-Joy became a star after her debut movie, The Witch, was a hit in 2016. In the early 17th century, Thomasin (Taylor-Joy) and her family have been cast out of their Puritan colony over a religious dispute between her father, William (Ralph Ineson), and the colony’s leaders.
Without the support of the colony, life is a lot harder for the family. Even more so when they’re targeted by a witch (Bathsheba Garnett) who steals their newborn baby. Thomasin takes the blame, especially from her mother, Katherine (Kate Dickie), but there’s only so much she can endure before the witch claims her entire family.
The Witch is streaming on HBO Max.
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This fall, our style is all about cozy, rich mom sweaters that look and feel like cashmere without the price tag! After all, why should you have to splurge when there are plenty of cashmere-like sweaters at Amazon that prove you don’t have to sacrifice softness or sophistication in the name of savings?
We dug deep into Amazon reviews and found 17 sweaters, from sleeveless turtleneck sweaters to classic crew necks, that customers compare to cashmere with their cozy-chic fits and coveted softness. Shop our favorite picks below and get ready to rock rich mom fall fashion!
1. Our Favorite: Amazon reviewers rave over this crewneck wool sweater’s ultra-soft fabric and body-forgiving fit, which explains why it’s selling so fast!
2. Top Seller: Almost 1,000 shoppers have seized this cashmere-like pullover sweater that’s soft and comfortable, but also breathable, lightweight and rich-mom approved!
3. Easy to Layer: This sleeveless turtleneck sweater is a great piece to pull together a solid, quiet luxury look! It looks great with everything from distressed jeans to tailored trousers.
4. Unbeatable Price: This cashmere blend sweater gets accolades for its quality, but reviewers do suggest sizing up to achieve your best fit.
5. Wear With Everything: You’ll nail that coveted cashmere feel without the cashmere price when you rock this short-sleeve wool sweater — a must-have for rich-mom closets.
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6. Easy Breezy: If roomy, forgiving fits are your vibe, this cashmere-soft poncho is surely the missing piece in your fall-fashion arsenal.
7. Silky Soft: We never knew we needed a cashmere-like zip-up sweater — hoodie and all — until we beheld this bargain beauty.
8. Buy Every Color: Soft, comfortable, classy, upscale! These are just some of the words used to describe this wool polo sweater that reviewers swear feels exactly like cashmere.
9. Less Than $20: It’s the details, like the slight puff sleeve and super-soft feel, of this Amazon Essentials crewneck sweater that remind Us why we love this best-selling brand so much.
10. Loose Fit: It’s not 100% cashmere, but you’d never be able to tell given how soft, luxurious and expensive-looking this relaxed-fit cashmere-blend pullover sweater is.
11. Top-Rated: This oversized cashmere-blend sweater has over 90% 5-star reviews, which is reason enough for Us to believe it’s all the fuzzy, fashion-forward goodness reviewers swear it is.
12. Casual Chic: You’ll look flirty and fashionable in this form-fitting wool sweater that’s gentle on your skin and fierce in your fashion.
13. Cashmere Appeal: One reviewer swears this crew neck sweater has the thickness of cashmere without the insane price — consider Us sold.
14. Buttery Soft: If you’re worried about fit, you can breathe easy knowing this cashmere-like cardigan has plenty of stretch, so layer as you please.
15. Winter Approved: It’s impossible to convince Us this soft turtleneck sweater isn’t cashmere. Reviewers proclaim it’s expensive-looking and feels super soft — just like the real thing.
16. Fall Staple: Earmark this cashmere-like cardigan as the office-chair-must-have for days when you want to look stylish and feel cozy in the office.
17. Elegance Achieved: This oversized cashmere-blend sweater features a cute, cropped-like fit that’s perfect for layering over high-waisted jeans or pairing with a flowy skirt.
10 Cozy and Affordable Cashmere Looks We’re Wearing All Season Long
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Bangwe-based charity organization Open Hearts Network (OHN) has brought hope to hardworking and underprivileged learners by paying school fees for three learners at Mapesi Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Chiradzulu.
OHN Chairperson Moses Milazi said the students were selected based on their academic performance and financial need, following recommendations from their teachers.
“We identified the brightest students who have been performing well for the past three terms but are struggling financially,” said Milazi.
In addition to paying the students’ fees, OHN is yet to donate pens, exercise books, and other essential learning materials to support their education.
One of the beneficiaries, Charity Wilson, expressed her gratitude, saying the support has renewed her motivation to focus on her studies.
“I am very grateful for this kind gesture. Knowing that my school fees and materials are covered encourages me to study harder and achieve my dreams,” said Wilson.
Recently, OHN extended its charitable efforts to the Madziabango Health Centre in Traditional Authority (T/A) Somba, Village Head Kabalaliza, where the team celebrated with mothers who had just given birth and those awaiting delivery.
During the October 15 visit, the organization donated laundry and bathing soap, plastic pails, brooms, face masks, and gloves.
The OHN team also joined hospital staff in cleaning the facility’s surroundings.
“We found about ten women in the maternity ward that day, and they were all very thankful for the gifts and our visit,” added Milazi.
Mapesi CDSS Headteacher, Gladys Kampapalala, expressed her gratitude to OHN for choosing her school among many others.
“It is not every day that such well-wishers come to our school with this kind of kindness. I am overjoyed that Mapesi CDSS has been a beneficiary of this generous gesture, and my prayer is that God continues to bless Open Hearts Network,” said Kampapalala.
Through these initiatives, Open Hearts Network continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting education and promoting community welfare across Malawi.
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-In a bid to revitalize the Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, newly sworn-in Minister George Patridge has emphasized the need for a performance-oriented approach to drive economic growth and deliver tangible results to Malawians.
Patridge, a former Press Corporation Limited (PCL) Chief Executive Officer, made the call during a ministerial briefing with senior management of the Ministry in Lilongwe.
The Minister stressed that Malawians are eagerly awaiting change and that the private sector is looking up to the Ministry to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, “Expectations are many out there. Malawians need to see change”
The private sector wants to see change, but for that to happen, we need to change the way we do things,” Patridge said.
Patridge emphasized the importance of setting measurable targets and working towards achieving them within specific timelines, aligning with the Malawi 2063 (MW2063) development agenda.
He highlighted the Ministry’s critical role in driving economic growth through industrialization, citing the renaming of the Ministry by President Arthur Peter Mutharika as a clear signal of its pivotal role.
During the briefing, Patridge was presented with a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Ministry’s efforts.
However, he expressed disappointment that despite these efforts, tangible results were not visible on the ground and in the lives of Malawians.
“Our duty is to ensure that Malawi deals with the 4 Fs: food, forex, fuel, and fertilizer, by creating an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive,” he said.
The Minister assured the management team that he is open to new ideas and welcomes feedback without fear of retribution, sending a strong message of an open-door policy in the Ministry.
“I am counting on each one of you here to help me achieve that,” he emphasized.
As a seasoned executive with a background in leading one of Malawi’s largest conglomerates, Patridge’s call for a performance-oriented Ministry is expected to bring about a new era of productivity and efficiency.
His leadership style and experience are likely to shape the Ministry’s approach to driving economic growth and development in Malawi.
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The New African Charter International (NACI) has noted the ongoing political violence against non-ruling party activists at both the national and the local level, which has threatened peace and stability in Cameroon.
NACI has received information of numerous cases of lynching and intimidation of youths, opposition party supporters and their leaders, journalists as well as non-ruling party activists, following the 12th October, 2025 voting in Cameroon. These and other vices now have led to a deterioration of the general security situation in the Central African nation, and which in turn has created also fear among the general public. Peaceful, free, fair, inclusive and credible elections are the ingredients of a clean democracy, and they are guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon, we want to remind all Cameroonians.
NACI is concerned about the repeated threats of violence made by high-ranking members of the Cameroonian ruling party, and call for an end to those threats, the violence and intimidation of opposition supporters. We condemn also the decision of the ruling party to deploy heavily armed forces to unleash mayhem on Cameroonian youths whose crime is only their action to protect their votes. We urge the Cameroonian election body to immediately announce the 12th October, 2025 elections results fairly, and never to indulge in any undemocratic act that will provoke civil war in the Central African nation.
For the sake of peace and stability, NACI urgently implores the Cameroonian authorities to do a noble service to their people, and to end the violence against opponents. We call the United Nations, African Union and all relative stakeholders to immediately confront the deep-seated roots of the more than four decades-long of President Paul Biya’s corruption and dictatorship rule.
The path towards a peaceful transfer of power in Cameroon is to respect the will of the Cameroonian people, who have been yearning for change. We call on the Cameroonian security to protect the people and not thieves and oppressors, and to do everything to bring an end to the horrors of injustice, oppression, political gangsterism and sit-tight dictatorship. It is incumbent upon the Cameroonian security forces to foster a pathway towards a truly peaceful transfer of power to the leaders chosen by the people.
With regard to the escalating violence against members of the Cameroonian opposition, reports reaching NACI suggest that in most cases, neither the perpetrators have been brought to justice in accordance with the laws nor have there been necessary actions taken by the authorities in order to stop the violence against the Cameroonian people. NACI is an advocacy group and as such pledges its unflinching solidarity to the people of Cameroon as they mobilize to protect their votes cast during the 12th October, 2025 elections.
It is the view of NACI that any attempts to truncate the will of the people of Cameroon as expressed in the October 2025 election will bring the entire electoral process into disrepute, and this will not augur well for Africa. This in turn could erode the freedom of the Cameroonian people and their trust in democracy. We call on the authorities to release all detainees, party supporters and their leaders, and never yield to any call for the arrest of the opposition leader-Issa Tchiroma Bakary.
Stop the Political Intimidation!
Stop the Attacks!
Foster a Just and Peaceful transfer of power in Cameroon!
Sender:
Alimamy Bakarr Sankoh
Founder and Co-president
The New African Charter International
NACI
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Ministry of Lands has changed for the better in recent years, thanks to the leadership of outgoing Principal Secretary, Davie Chilonga.
During his time in office, he brought order, discipline, and honesty to the ministry.
His leadership restored trust in a department that had once struggled with confusion and corruption.
From the beginning of his tenure, Chilonga proved himself to be a hardworking and honest public servant. He ensured that promotions were based on merit—on performance and ability rather than political connections.
Under his leadership, everyone was given a fair chance to grow, no matter their political background.
He believed that public service should reward hard work and dedication to the nation.
Chilonga also took strong action against land grabbing and corruption.
He stopped illegal land sales, cancelled dubious land allocations, and stood firm against powerful individuals who tried to abuse the system.
His decisions were not always popular with those who benefitted from wrongdoing, but he never compromised on integrity.
Because of his tough stand on corruption, some individuals who lost their illegal privileges began to fight back, spreading false stories to tarnish his image.
Many of these people were involved in selling land using fake documents or making shady deals with foreigners. Their attacks are a clear attempt to hide their own wrongdoings.
Throughout his long service in government, Chilonga has worked under different administrations and has always maintained a reputation for discipline, transparency, and fairness.
He is respected by many for making the Ministry of Lands more organized and accountable.
Any allegations made against him should be viewed with caution.
If the Anti-Corruption Bureau or any other independent body investigates honestly, it will find that Mr. Chilonga was not part of the problem—he was part of the solution. He took bold steps to clean up a ministry that had long been associated with corruption.
As he leaves office, Malawians should remember Mr. Chilonga as a civil servant who led with integrity and courage.
He has shown that one can serve the country honestly without engaging in corruption or politics. His leadership is a model for others in the public service to follow.
In short, Mr. Davie Chilonga leaves behind a strong legacy of honesty, professionalism, and accountability. He restored sanity and respect to the Ministry of Lands and deserves to be remembered as one of the few public servants who truly worked for the good of Malawi.
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Since 2017, the global esports audience has nearly doubled, rising from 345 million to 665 million as of this year. And while a large portion of this massive fan base comes from the world’s largest esports markets, United States, China, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Germany, none of these countries even make it into the top five when it comes to the largest esports nations.
According to data presented by Skinsluck.com, Brazil, Vietnam, and the Philippines have the world’s largest esports fan bases, with nearly 30% of internet users tuning in. Here is how other countries rank on this list, showing which have the most esports fans and which, surprisingly, fall to the back of the pack.
Indonesia Has Nearly 3x as Many Esports Fans as the U.S., While Sweden and Switzerland Beat the U.K.
In 2025, the global esports market will generate $4.8 billion in revenue, nearly half a billion more than last year, and 55% of this value will come from the United States, China, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Germany —the world’s top five esports markets. And while these five giants lead in revenue, they surprisingly don’t have the world’s largest esports fan bases. That title goes to Brazil, Vietnam, and the Philippines, three countries with the highest esports fan-to-internet-user ratios globally.
According to the latest Data Reportal Digital Global Overview Report, each of these countries counts nearly 30% of internet users tuning into esports, far above the top five markets or the global average of 16.7%. Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates round up the top five, with a 22.8% share each.
While it’s easy to assume that massive nations like China and India would have a lower share of esports fans due to their huge populations, both countries rank above the global average, with around 20% of internet users interested in esports. Also, China is the only major esports market above that average. Indonesia also highlights Asia’s dominance in esports engagement, with three times as many esports fans as the United States, the world’s largest esports market by revenue.
On the other hand, some developed Western markets and gaming industries, like the United Kingdom, show much smaller engagement, falling behind smaller countries such as Sweden and Switzerland. But that’s not the only example of larger gaming markets with fewer esports fans. For example, Italy and Canada both beat Germany in esports fandom, with 8.3% of internet users tuning in, 1% more than Germans, showing it hasn’t penetrated the mainstream audience there as deeply. Surprisingly, Japan and Russia, both major gaming markets, sit at the back of the list, with just 5.2% of their online populations being esports fans.
Global Esports Audience to hit 800 Million by 2030
Thanks to rapidly growing esports fan bases across these countries, the esports industry is set to add tens, and even hundreds, of millions of new fans in the coming years. According to the latest Statista estimates, the total number of esports fans is set to hit over 770 million by 2029, rising by an average of 25 million per year. At this pace of growth, the global esports audience is expected to reach nearly 800 million by the end of the decade.
The full story and statistics can be found here: https://skinsluck.com/blog/brazil-vietnam-and-the-philippines-have-the-worlds-largest-esports-fan-bases-nearly-30-of-internet-users-tune-in/
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