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Elon Musk has received the United States' top science honor, with President Trump presenting him the National Medal of Science and calling him a modern-day Thomas Edison. It's a striking gesture given the two men have had a notably turbulent relationship in recent years, making the warmth on display at the ceremony all the more worth watching.
Turning to streaming, Indian crime drama Chaar Yaar is heading to Prime Video for a global premiere. The eight-episode Hindi-language series follows four friends from Mumbai who find themselves drawn into the city's underworld. With a deep ensemble cast and a worldwide launch platform, it signals Prime Video's continued push into South Asian storytelling.
And in a story that reminds us technology touches everything, Italy's public broadcaster RAI has struck a significant content deal with Beta Film ahead of the Mipcom market. The slate centers on female-led international dramas, including a French thriller about a missing teenager and a rural veterinary series, reflecting a broader industry trend toward diverse, character-driven narratives finding new homes across borders.
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