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Actor James Handy Murdered; Police Arrest 44‑Year‑Old Suspect","description":"Los Angeles Police arrested the 44‑year‑old suspect after the 81‑year‑old character actor was found stabbed, with prosecutors citing a 911 call from a relative alleging the killer did “it.”","summary":"James Handy, a veteran character actor known for roles in \"Jumanji\" and \"Top Gun: Maverick,\" was fatally stabbed outside his home in Los Angeles. Police arrested Michael Gledhill, 44, who confessed to being the person authorities were seeking. Gledhill faces a murder charge and a $2 million bail.","image":"","text":"<h1 style=\"font-size:1.5em;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\">Actor James Handy Murdered; Police Arrest 44‑Year‑Old Suspect</h1>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5em 0;\">An 81‑year‑old actor, James Handy, famed for his roles in \"Jumanji\" and \"Top Gun: Maverick,\" was found stabbed in the chest and unconscious outside his Los Angeles home on Wednesday morning. He was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5em 0;\">The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded after a 9‑1‑1 caller identified themselves as the employee’s son and said, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.” The department later arrested 44‑year‑old Michael Gledhill, who told officers he was the person they were looking for.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5em 0;\">Gledhill, who lives with his mother, was booked on suspicion of one count of murder. His bail was set at $2 million, according to jail records, and no attorney was listed for him. Messages left with the county public defender’s office were not immediately returned, leaving his legal representation unclear.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5em 0;\">Handy was born in New York and built a career appearing in films and television dramas such as \"NCIS: Los Angeles,\" \"The Closer\" and \"Cold Case.\" He was remembered by talent agent Pam Ellis‑Evenas, who highlighted his talent, humility and graciousness.</p>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5em 0;\">The Los Angeles Police Department is continuing its investigation into the homicide. A press release and additional statements are pending from the department and the county attorney’s office.</p>
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Pope Leo XIV’s AI Manifesto Sparks Meme Storm","description":"When Pope Leo XIV called for strict AI regulation, humor hit social media, turning Vatican messages into viral memes and sparking debate about faith and tech.","summary":"Pope Leo XIV released a sweeping manifesto calling for responsible AI development. The pope’s call quickly became fodder for internet memes, with the #PopeLeoAI trend featuring playful videos and jokes. The Vatican’s effort to engage with tech giants was backed by a co‑author from Anthropic. Meanwhile, faith leaders and scholars interpret the pope’s stance as a modern vocal call for moral responsibility in technology.","image":"https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/0c2adf4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4644x3096+0+0/resize/599x399!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F09%2F50%2Fd6d54d85acef2b245afb32528215%2F9b934d6605e94cbcb0d692ade798c929","text":"<p>After Pope Leo XIV proclaimed his sweeping manifesto on artificial intelligence, the Vatican’s cautionary tone became a viral meme. An Instagram account with more than 3 million followers posted a video of the pope’s call to \"disarm AI\", captioning it \"Love my woke pope (I’m not even Catholic).\" </p>\n<p>On X, a user riffed with a meme echoing the encyclical, saying: \"The atheism leaving my body the moment the pope starts talking about how AI is an affront to God and the new Tower of Babel.\" The jokes illustrate a generation’s inversion of papal rhetoric: turning grave warnings into joking banter.</p>\n<p>\"People have really been looking for a response to AI,\" says 27‑year‑old Boston comedian Isabel Thurston. \"This is the first time the world’s religious leader is speaking to technology on such a scale.\" </p>\n<p>The announcement came just months after faith leaders and tech CEOs began dialogues in Silicon Valley over AI’s social impact. Pope Leo, a U.S. native, famously wore Nike sneakers during an appearance and quoted Gandalf from Tolkien’s \"Lord of the Rings\" in his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. The pope’s casual approach has helped him tap into pop‑culture memes while maintaining a serious tone.</p>\n<p>Forty‑two‑thousand words of the encyclical urge \"men and women of goodwill\" to take a hand in building a more humane society. In the video, Leo humorously answered a youth’s request for the silly 6‑7 meme, a basketball‑like joke that made the pope a meme icon. The hilarity continues in his popemobile tours, where he waves to crowds with a grin.</p>\n<p>But the press is not uniformly amused. Some critics question the decision to partner with Anthropic’s co‑founder Christopher Olah, suggesting the pope may be leaning toward tech‑centric solutions. Others believe the pope’s critique of the outdated \"just war\" doctrine reflects a deep shift toward dialogue and forgiveness.</p>\n<p>Besides AI, Leo’s cultural ventures include hosting a Hollywood “World of Cinema” day and even golfing with the Chicago White Sox. He has taken out a custom Knicks jersey bearing \"Pope Leo 14\" as a sign of outreach to American pop culture. This visible blending of theology and entertainment has become a magnet for meme culture.</p>\n<p>Speakers from the Vatican and outside note that the pope’s embrace of cultural fluency may attract lapsed Catholics and resonant voices back to the faith. As Robert Orsi of Northwestern University points out: \"At times I think the language in this encyclical truly mirrors the Declaration of Independence.\" </p>\n<p>Ultimately, Pope Leo XIV is using both memes and ministry to offer a modern, relatable message: faith cannot ignore the digital age, but it can speak guided by human dignity and moral responsibility. The Roman presidency reminds us that the conversation between technology and tradition is only just beginning.</p>
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