The conviction, reported by Cosmopolitan and Reality Shrine, centers on allegations of gender-based violence that emerged just months after the couple’s televised wedding.

How the Couple Met on the Show

Santiago and Emily connected during the 2024 season of Love Is Blind: Argentina, the local edition of the global Netflix franchise that has spawned international versions tracked closely by reality TV fans. Following the show’s signature format, the two got engaged sight unseen through the pods and married in a civil ceremony by the season’s end.

The pair had been planning a second, more intimate wedding ceremony off-camera — the kind of post-show milestone Love Is Blind viewers routinely follow on cast members’ social media long after a season wraps.

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The Complaint and What Came Next

In February 2025, Ceco filed a formal police complaint detailing verbal and physical abuse. Shortly after, she appeared on the Argentine program El ejército de la mañana on Bondi Live, where she showed visible injuries, including a bruised and swollen left eye and bruising on her arm.

The complaint set off a legal process that culminated in this year’s trial and sentencing on charges of attempted murder, repeated assault and unlawful detention.

Inside the Courtroom

Ceco described the emotional weight of facing Martínez in court. According to Reality Shrine, she said, “I was terrified. During his statement, he apologised and said he still loved me.”

She added that her “whole body was shaking” when she had to face her abuser in court.

Reflecting on the 15-year sentence, Ceco said she now has “15 years of peace ahead… I don’t know what will happen when he gets out, but I hope the justice system continues to protect me. If he tried to kill me when I gave him everything, I can’t imagine what he might do to me or my family after 15 years of anger.”

Martínez’s Response

Martínez denied the attempted murder allegations during the trial. According to Cosmopolitan, he posted on Instagram: “The first thing I want to say is that I do not justify violence in any way, and I was the first to acknowledge my mistake and to apologise privately, and today I take responsibility for what I did. But that does not mean I take responsibility for trying to kill the woman I loved.”

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He continued: “Criminal experts said in their reports that the injuries were minor, there was never in any danger of death, and she was always free to do whatever she wanted.” He added, “I never exercised the manipulation and control they claim—that is a lie, and I know the truth will be proven. Now it’s time to stay silent and wait for justice to judge based on real evidence and not on a narrative.”

After the Sentencing

Following the verdict, Ceco shared her reaction on Instagram, thanking her family for their support.

“Sentence was announced yesterday. And I’m still trying to understand everything that moves inside me. It’s not just a closure… is to remove a story that marked me deeply,” she wrote, per Reality Shrine.

“There were days of so much fear, of feeling lost, of not knowing how to go on. And there was also something in me that, even in the darkest moments, chose not to give up. But I wasn’t alone. And that’s what I feel the strongest today.”

The case ranks among the most serious real-world consequences to emerge from any international edition of Love Is Blind. For viewers who track cast members across seasons and global versions of the franchise, the outcome is a stark reminder that the stories Netflix viewers follow long after a finale airs do not always end with a happy update or a relationship timeline post.

The couple, who celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary on April 14, starred in a 16-minute promotional short film for Garage Beer, the brand co-owned by Jason and his brother Travis Kelce.

The Western parody, The Last True Cold One, hit YouTube on April 23 — and it’s exactly the kind of unhinged crossover content fans have been waiting for.

A Cowboy, a Horse Named Travis and One Missing Beer

The film opens on Jason posted up by a campfire next to his trusty steed — a horse named, of course, Travis. The drama kicks off when Jason realizes his equine sidekick guzzled the last beer of their journey.

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Cue a quest across the frontier to find a chilled brew.

At a saloon, Jason learns the bad news: a villain named Beau Allen has banned cold beer in town. A barroom brawl breaks out, and a magical compass supposedly leads Jason to what he wants most.

Plot twist — it doesn’t lead to beer. It leads him to Ms. Kylie.

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Enter Kylie, who greets her cowboy husband by calling him a “d—head” in an unmistakable Philadelphia accent. Iconic.

She drops the truth bomb that Allen has actually been stockpiling cold beer for himself. Jason’s reaction? He removes his hat, fans himself, and declares, “What a woman.”

Allen and Jason later appear in a wild west shootout. Jason wins, but is almost blindsided when Allen pulls out a gun as Jason walks away. Luckily, Ms. Kylie is in a nearby window with a gun herself.

After being saved by Ms. Kylie, Jason leans in for what looks like a kiss — then shoves her aside to grab a Garage Beer.
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It’s Kylie’s first time on-screen for the brand, and honestly, the casting writes itself.

How Garage Beer Became a Kelce Empire

Garage Beer first hit the market in 2018 as a product of Braxton Brewing Company in Covington, Kentucky.

In 2023, entrepreneur Andy Sauer stepped in, purchasing the brand and revamping it with an updated recipe. Its biggest boost, however, came in June 2024, when Jason and Travis joined on as investors and partners, according to Forbes.

The new film promotes the brand’s latest move: bottles.

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“Garage Beer in bottles is the natural next step for us. As a super premium product, it’s important to both us and our drinkers that we have bottles. We’ve been looking forward to bringing these to market, and the timing couldn’t be better with summer right around the corner,” Sauer said in a press release.

“At Garage, we pride ourselves on making light beer the way it used to be made. And now, we’ve got an option for people who want to enjoy beer the traditional way — out of an ice-cold bottle,” Sauer added.

The Third Entry In the Kelce Cinematic Universe

The Last True Cold One is the third film in the brand’s series, following The Final Brewmite in August 2025 and Thermal Buzz in November 2025. Kylie sat out the first two — making this her official acting debut.

“With Kelce we’ve always used these films as a way to do something bigger than a traditional ad, but this is the first time we’re tying one directly to a new product,” Chief Creative Officer Corey Smale said in the press release. “So we treated it like a real moment. Bottles are a huge step for us, and instead of explaining that in a normal way, we made a Western about it.”

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Travis, however, sat this one out. The Kansas City Chief had a small role in The Final Brewmite and also appeared in Ryan Murphy’s 2024 series Grotesquerie before his big cameo in Happy Gilmore 2, per IMDB.

It hasn’t. The gesture actually has a traceable — and hotly disputed — origin story.

The high five is one of sports’ most iconic gestures, but its exact origin is still debated. The cast of characters fighting over credit for a simple hand slap is unexpectedly rich — spanning a Dodgers outfielder, a college basketball player and even a 2019 episode of “American Dad.”

Multiple competing stories have emerged over time — some documented, others later disputed or even fabricated.

The 1977 Dodgers Moment Most People Know

The most widely accepted origin story, according to Britannica, traces the high five to Oct. 2, 1977. That’s the day Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Dusty Baker hit his 30th home run of the season. As Baker rounded the bases and crossed home plate, his teammate Glenn Burke was waiting for him — hand raised high in the air.

Baker didn’t overthink it.

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“His hand was up in the air, and he was arching way back,” Baker told ESPN in 2020. “So I reached up and hit his hand. It seemed like the thing to do.”

And just like that — maybe — the high five was born.

Here’s the catch: the interaction was not televised. There’s no video evidence to settle the debate once and for all. But it’s the origin story that stuck, and Burke is widely credited with helping popularize the gesture in professional sports.

The Competing Origin Theories

Here’s where it gets messy. Despite the popular MLB story, historians and cultural references point to earlier or alternative origins.

Some accounts suggest the high five may have existed as a gesture among U.S. military personnel stationed in Japan after World War II. Others note visual similarities in earlier media, including a scene in Jean-Luc Godard’s 1960 film “Breathless” where characters appear to perform a similar gesture.

Another theory ties the gesture to African American Vernacular English, specifically the phrase “gimme five,” suggesting the physical motion evolved from existing cultural expressions. In this reading, the raised hand was an evolution of something already in practice — not an out-of-nowhere invention.

The Basketball Version with the Perfect Quote

In basketball lore, the University of Louisville has its own rival claim — and it comes with the kind of quotable moment that practically begs to be retold.

At a University of Louisville basketball practice during the 1978-79 season, forward Wiley Brown went to give a plain old low five to his teammate Derek Smith. Out of nowhere, Smith looked Brown in the eye and said, “No. Up high.”

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The Cardinals were known as the Doctors of Dunk. They played above the rim. Everything about their game was vertical. So when Smith raised his hand, it clicked for Brown: He understood how the low five went against the essential, vertical character of their team.

“I thought, yeah, why are we staying down low? We jump so high,” Brown told ESPN. Brown insists it’s Smith who invented the high five and Smith who spread it around the country.

So Who Really Invented the High Five?

The honest answer: nobody knows for sure. The Baker-Burke story from 1977 is the version most people cite. The Brown-Smith exchange at Louisville has its own passionate defenders. And the theories about military origins and cultural evolution suggest the gesture might not have had a single inventor at all.

Today, while the exact origin remains contested, the high five endures as a universal symbol of celebration — widely used in sports, pop culture and everyday life. The fact that nobody can definitively prove who started it only makes the whole story better.

Now you’ve got the retellable details: Baker’s casual “It seemed like the thing to do.” Smith’s blunt “No. Up high.” And a surprisingly deep debate behind the world’s simplest gesture of celebration.

The method has resurfaced on the platform after gaining millions of views in earlier waves. The visual appeal is straightforward: a frozen egg sliced and pan-fried into a miniature creation. But behind the aesthetic is a food safety concern that both federal agencies say is serious enough to flag publicly. If you stay on top of trending kitchen hacks, this is one to evaluate carefully before trying. Here is what the agencies say, how the risks break down and what to do instead.

Why Freezing Eggs In Their Shells Is a Problem

The FDA and USDA caution against freezing eggs in their shells for a straightforward reason. Liquids expand when frozen, which can cause eggshells to crack. Even when cracks are not visible, they can compromise the egg’s protective barrier and allow bacteria to enter.

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This matters because freezing does not kill bacteria already present. As a result, contaminated eggs may lead to foodborne illness, including salmonella. That is a critical distinction for anyone thinking about trying this hack: the freezer preserves food, but it does not sterilize it. Bacteria on or inside the egg before freezing will still be there when the egg comes back out and hits the pan.

Understanding the Salmonella Risk

“Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever called salmonellosis,” per the FDA. While some individuals may not develop symptoms, others can become seriously ill.

The risk is higher for vulnerable groups, including children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems. Because of this, officials warn that the TikTok “mini fried egg” trend is especially unsafe for kids. That detail is worth flagging if you cook for a household or routinely share recipe hacks with family and friends who might try what they see on social media without checking the safety guidance first.

Look closely at some of the viral TikTok videos and you will see the problem playing out on screen. Some videos show eggs coming out of freezers visibly cracked before being sliced and cooked. That visible damage is exactly the failure point food safety agencies are warning about. Once the shell is compromised, the egg’s natural defense against bacteria no longer functions — even if the egg looks fine after slicing.

Commenters on the platform have raised concerns, with some referencing past versions of the trend and warning about earlier reports of food poisoning linked to similar behavior. This trend is not new. It has cycled through TikTok before, but each time it resurfaces it reaches a new audience that may not have encountered the earlier warnings or the food safety guidance that followed them.

The Right Way to Freeze Eggs

Eggs can be frozen safely, but not in their shells. The FDA recommends cracking eggs first and freezing them in a freezer-safe container, either as scrambled whole eggs or separated whites. This approach avoids the shell-cracking issue entirely and keeps the eggs safe for future use.

Frozen eggs should be used within one year. To prepare them, they should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight and cooked immediately afterward. Thawing at room temperature is not recommended.

Cooking Temperature Matters Too

USDA guidance states that eggs should be cooked until both yolks and whites are firm to reduce the risk of salmonella. Vulnerable groups such as young children, pregnant people, elderly individuals and immunocompromised people are advised to avoid runny or undercooked eggs altogether.

That guidance directly conflicts with what the TikTok trend showcases. The viral videos typically feature mini eggs that appear partially cooked, and the runny visual that makes the content shareable is precisely the cooking stage the USDA says carries the most risk for salmonella contamination.

The shift signals something bigger about how critically endangered species are being managed behind the scenes at accredited zoos across the country.

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According to Zoo New England, the transfer is part of a coordinated breeding program designed to bolster the population of western lowland gorillas, a species facing threats from disease, poaching, logging and mining in the wild.

Zoo New England CEO Stephanie Brinley framed the departure as both emotional and essential.

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“We will all miss Little Joe, but we are also excited for this opportunity for him to lead his own troop and start a family, which is important for the preservation of the species,” Brinley said. “Months of careful planning and tremendous thought goes into these recommendations and this is not something that we enter into lightly. We are deeply committed to the conservation of this iconic species and to broadening people’s understanding of the interconnectedness of nature and the role we all play in preserving species and habitats for generations to come.”

Little Joe’s destination has not been disclosed, but his departure is expected within the coming months.

What’s Coming to Franklin Park Zoo

The transition isn’t just about one gorilla leaving. It’s about a deliberate reshaping of the zoo’s gorilla program. Two young gorillas are arriving this spring to form what’s known as a bachelor group.

The first arrival is Moke, an 8-year-old male coming from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. A second male silverback will follow from another zoo. They’ll join Pablo, a 5-year-old gorilla already living at Franklin Park Zoo.

Assistant curator Erica Farrell explained the thinking behind the new group dynamic.

“Pablo is reaching the age where he will be testing his family and pushing boundaries more,” Farrell said. “We hope that Pablo will bond with his new bachelor troop members while they are still young and develop relationships that will help them grow through their teenage years, and beyond.”

This approach — pairing young males early so they grow up together — reflects how zoos are increasingly managing social development as part of long-term species strategy, not just housing logistics.

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The 2003 Escape That Made Little Joe Famous

For anyone unfamiliar with Little Joe’s backstory, his fame comes from an incident more than two decades ago. In 2003, he escaped his enclosure and ran into the surrounding Boston city area. The escape resulted in injury to a 2-year-old girl and led to significant safety upgrades at the zoo afterward.

That history made Little Joe one of the most recognized animals in Boston. His departure marks the end of an era at Franklin Park Zoo, but it also represents a forward-looking decision rooted in conservation priorities.

The man who once trash-talked opponents into submission on the basketball court has found a new arena for his relentless competitive streak — and his latest target happens to be his own business partner.

After the final lap at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, April 19, cameras captured a moment that perfectly encapsulated the Jordan mystique. 

As 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick celebrated yet another victory, Jordan was spotted walking toward Denny Hamlin — his co-owner and, on race day, his rival. What happened next was pure Jordan theater.

He wrapped his hand around Hamlin’s neck and planted a kiss on the side of his head before walking away. No words necessary. The message was clear to anyone who has ever watched Jordan operate: I got you.

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To understand why this moment was so delicious for Jordan, you have to understand the dynamic. 

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Hamlin and Jordan jointly own 23XI Racing, a team launched ahead of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. Three full-time Cup drivers compete for the organization: Reddick, Bubba Wallace and Riley Herbst.

Here’s where it gets interesting. Despite co-owning the team, Hamlin continues to drive for rival team Joe Gibbs Racing and plans to race full-time against his own cars through the conclusion of the following season. 

That means on any given Sunday, Hamlin is both Jordan’s partner and his competition.

For a man who famously turned everything — from card games to golf rounds — into a blood feud, this arrangement is practically a gift.

A Race That Played Right Into Michael Jordan’s Hands

At Kansas Speedway, Hamlin was dominant. Driving the No. 11, he led for 131 laps — more than any other driver. With two laps to go, Hamlin was positioned to win. Then a late caution triggered an overtime restart that disrupted his lead.

Hamlin ultimately crossed the finish line in fourth place. Meanwhile, Reddick — Jordan and Hamlin’s driver — overtook Kyle Larson on the final lap to claim victory. 

The win would have been Hamlin’s fifth career triumph at the Kansas track. Instead, Reddick earned his fifth win of the 2026 season.

Jordan couldn’t have scripted it better himself.

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During an interview with FOX Sports after the race, Jordan laid bare the mindset that defined six NBA championships and now fuels his NASCAR ownership.

“Look, I’m racing against Denny. So in essence, I really wanted to beat him because I know we’re going to talk a lot of trash a little bit later.”

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That single quote tells you everything. Jordan doesn’t see himself as a passive team owner watching from the suite. He’s competing. Hamlin isn’t just his business partner — he’s the guy Jordan wants to beat, personally.

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On the April 20 episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin pulled back the curtain on the full scope of their rivalry. He acknowledged that the sting of losing was still fresh when Jordan approached him.

“I mean, I don’t expect him to understand where I’m at in that moment, right,” Hamlin said. “Every other Reddick win, I’ve been split, happy, sad, happy, sad and it just kind of depends on how my day went.”

“This one, I was full a hundred percent in my way on this one, you know what I mean. Like the emotions were all on Team 11 on that one for sure,” he added.

But Hamlin also admitted he’d set the stage for Jordan’s glee by talking trash before the race even started.

“I told him the same thing I said on this podcast last week, that if something weird doesn’t happen, Kansas is a guaranteed win,” Hamlin explained.

“He’s very happy because of how much [expletive] I talk to him, actually. I know it’s hard to believe, but I talk a lot of trash to him,” he continued. “He probably wants to beat me as much as anyone. … When it’s head-to-head, he wants to see the 23XI drivers beat me because I talk that trash.”

The Competitive Spirit Lives On

The basketball court, the golf course, a NASCAR track — the venue changes, but the instinct never does. 

Jordan’s kiss at Kansas Speedway was just the latest proof that his need to compete, to win and to let everyone know about it remains as fierce as ever.

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The friendly banter won’t be stopping anytime soon. For fans who grew up watching Jordan turn rivalry into an art form, that’s exactly the point.

What Nonna-Maxxing Actually Is

The concept is exactly what it sounds like — living like an Italian grandmother, or “nonna.” Think cooking from scratch, long family meals, daily walks, gardening and drastically less screen time. Gen Z has latched onto the idea as an antidote to the relentless complexity of modern wellness culture, and it’s gone viral on TikTok.

“Nonnamaxxing is a 2026 trend that embraces the slower, more intentional lifestyle of an Italian grandmother (a Nonna). Think cooking from scratch, long family meals, daily walks, gardening and less screen time,” Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian, told Fox News Digital.

So no, this isn’t just another fleeting internet joke. It’s a repackaging of habits that longevity researchers have studied for years.

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Here’s the detail that elevates nonna-maxxing from cute trend to something more substantial: Italy is among the countries with the highest life expectancy, and Sardinia is a Blue Zone region — one of a handful of places worldwide known for centenarian populations. The lifestyle patterns studied in Blue Zones overlap almost perfectly with the nonna-maxxing checklist: movement, food cooked at home, social connection and mindset.

The trend, in other words, didn’t come from nowhere. It’s rooted in real longevity data, even if TikTok didn’t exactly cite its sources.

The Mental Health Angle

The screen-time piece of nonna-maxxing is more than just vibes. Laurie Singer, a therapist, pointed to direct mental health benefits.

“We know that interacting with others in person, rather than spending time on screens, significantly improves mental health,” she told Fox News Digital, adding that social media often fuels comparison and lowers self-esteem.

Singer also highlighted how the hands-on activities central to the nonna lifestyle — gardening, baking, knitting, walking — deliver real psychological payoff.

“Nonnamaxxing encourages us to be present around a task, like gardening, baking or knitting, or just taking a mindful walk, that delivers something ‘real,’” she said.

The emphasis is on task engagement over avoidance — focus and presence over doom-scrolling.

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Even 15 Minutes of Walking Counts

For anyone thinking this lifestyle requires a radical overhaul, the physical health data is surprisingly accessible. A 2020 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that just 15 minutes of brisk walking daily was associated with a reduced risk of premature death.

That’s a nonna-approved afternoon stroll, not a gym membership.

The Mindset Shift

Perhaps the most shareable part of the trend comes from Licia Fertz, an Italian woman profiled by SELF whose daily routine includes dressing up in bright clothing and applying makeup — not for anyone else, but as an act of self-love.

“Never think of yourself as old,” she said. “You are born young.”

That philosophy aligns with research from Sonja Lyubomirsky at UC Riverside, who studies how perceptions of aging shape actual outcomes.

“Is it a gift? Is it about wisdom, maturity, and the richness of life, or is it about deterioration and loss?” she said. “Both can be true. But you can choose.”

A Michigan resident has uncovered a viewable copy of a short film by Georges Méliès — the legendary “cinemagician” — inside an old, worn trunk of nitrate film rolls that once belonged to his great-grandfather. 

Before this find, no screenable versions of the film were believed to exist anywhere.

The film is Gugusse and the Automaton, a roughly 45-second comedic production dating back to approximately 1897. 

Its significance extends well beyond its rarity: the short is recognized for featuring cinema’s earliest depiction of a robotic character, a mechanical human-like figure called Pierrot Automate positioned atop a pedestal adorned with a dark-colored star. 

That robotic debut predates the actual coinage of the word “robot” by more than 20 years, according to the MIT Press Room.

From a Family Trunk to the Library of Congress

The reels originally belonged to William Delisle Frisbee, a Pennsylvania resident who worked as a potato grower, classroom instructor and mobile film exhibitor. 

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Frisbee journeyed around Pennsylvania using a horse-drawn carriage, his traveling kit stocked with films, lantern slides, projection equipment and a phonograph. He held showings in community venues like churches, school buildings and public halls, and kept detailed journals describing full venues and lively crowd reactions. 

He passed away in 1937, and his two modest trunks containing projectors, reels, journals and documents were handed down across family generations.

Bill McFarland, a retired educator from Grand Rapids and Frisbee’s great-grandson, delivered the trove to the Library of Congress’ National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in September. 

McFarland acknowledged he had no understanding of what the films contained or any means to play them back. He simply felt the collection was too valuable to discard.

“It was just this trunk of films that seemed too good to throw away,” McFarland told Agence France-Presse (AFP). “But I had no idea what they were or how to show them.”

The trunk contained approximately 10 reels of deteriorated film. Many were in poor condition: rusted, warped, fragmented or fused together.

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Archive technician Courtney Holschuh and vault supervisor George Willeman carried out the examination inside the center’s dedicated nitrate film storage area. 

Willeman identified the on-screen magician as Méliès himself, who frequently appeared as the lead in his own productions. To confirm the identification, Willeman contacted an acquaintance with specialized knowledge of Méliès’ work. 

That expert responded within 24 hours, confirming the reel was the missing Méliès title.

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For those who know Méliès primarily through his most famous surviving work, this discovery adds another tangible piece to a filmography that was largely destroyed.

Born in Paris in 1861, Méliès started as a stage magician before viewing screenings by Auguste and Louis Lumière in 1895. The siblings were responsible for creating the Cinématographe, a combined camera and projection device. 

That exposure inspired Méliès to begin his own cinematic experimentation, and his innovative visual techniques earned him the nickname “cinemagician.” He went on to produce over 500 films throughout his career.

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Here is a detail that should resonate with anyone who follows debates about content duplication in the digital age: because of their popularity, Méliès’ productions were frequently duplicated without authorization. 

The newly surfaced copy of Gugusse and the Automaton is not a first-generation print but rather a reproduction several generations removed from the source. 

In a bitter irony, unauthorized copies may be the only reason some of his work survives at all. During World War I, silver and celluloid from many original Méliès negatives were extracted by melting them down.

Archivists devoted over a week to scanning and converting Frisbee’s copy of the film into digital format. 

The restored film can now be streamed online at 4K resolution — meaning a production made in the earliest days of cinema is now available at a clarity its creator could never have imagined. 

“This is one of the collections that makes you realize why you do this,” said Courtney Holschuh, per the Library of Congress.

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The Frisbee collection did not stop at a single treasure. It additionally included another Méliès piece, The Fat and Lean Wrestling Match from 1900, as well as partial footage from Thomas Edison’s 1896 production The Burning Stable.

For a traveling exhibitor hauling reels by horse-drawn carriage through rural Pennsylvania, these films were entertainment. More than a century later, they are irreplaceable artifacts — rescued from rust and decay by a great-grandson who simply could not bring himself to throw them away.

The costume was a loving nod to Murphy’s iconic role as Donkey in the Shrek franchise, a partnership that has spanned decades and defined animated comedy for an entire generation. Footage of the appearance, shared on Reddit, captured the full scope of Myers’ commitment to the bit — and the genuine affection behind it.

“One of the Greatest”

Myers used the moment to make clear just how essential Murphy was to the franchise’s success.

“None of Shrek’s success could have happened without Eddie Murphy,” Myers said at the ceremony. “Eddie’s character, Donkey, is a masterpiece, as is every character Eddie has created over the years.”

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He didn’t stop there. Myers offered a broader tribute to Murphy’s talents, calling him “Lovable, hilarious, joyous, vulnerable, and loyal. Eddie combines all of those in a tour de force, and plainly put, Eddie is one of the greatest.”

The tribute turned personal, too. Myers reflected on what the collaboration has meant to him beyond the screen.

“It is my absolute honor to say and to be able to tell my kids that I got to work with Eddie Murphy,” he said.

The Shrek-themed tribute carries extra weight right now. Shrek 5 has a scheduled theatrical release of June 30, 2027, with a returning cast that includes Myers, Murphy and Cameron Diaz. The AFI ceremony gave Myers a chance to celebrate the franchise’s past while the next chapter is already in motion.

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Murphy received the American Film Institute’s highest honor on April 18, and the evening drew a stacked lineup of presenters and performers paying their respects to a career that has shaped comedy for nearly 50 years.

Among those offering tributes were Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Arsenio Hall, Judge Reinhold and Kenan Thompson — a roster reflecting the breadth of Murphy’s influence across stand-up, sketch comedy and film.

Jennifer Hudson performed a Dreamgirls medley during the ceremony, honoring the 2006 film starring Murphy. His role in that film earned him both a Golden Globe and a SAG Award.

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Murphy’s nearly 50-year career in entertainment stretches from early stand-up success, including performing at major venues like Madison Square Garden, to a four-season run as a Saturday Night Live cast member that made him a household name while still in his early twenties.

His filmography reads like a catalog of comedy landmarks: Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, The Nutty Professor and the Shrek franchise. Each chapter showcased a different dimension of his talent, from physical comedy to voice acting to dramatic work.

The AFI honor puts Murphy in rare company, recognizing not just box office success but lasting cultural impact — the kind of career where a co-star shows up in green face paint two decades later and it makes perfect sense.

It was a small moment — a few traded sounds in frigid water — but it hinted at something enormous. The concept of a machine that can decode animal sounds, turning squeaks, clicks, meows and other vocalizations into human language, has long been science fiction. Now researchers say advances in AI and technology are pushing us closer to understanding what animals are actually saying.

Closer, but not there yet.

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Michael Long, a neuroscientist at New York University, told Science News, “Animals are speaking — to use speaking in a very loose way — more vibrantly than we had ever given them credit for.” But he notes that fewer than 1 percent of vertebrate species have the mental and physical ability for complex vocal learning like humans.

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That staggeringly small fraction puts the challenge in perspective. Dolphins, whales and parrots are often considered the most promising species for studying interspecies communication because of their vocal learning abilities, but even among those standouts, a true two-way conversation remains elusive.

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Here is a fact worth dropping in any group chat: your dog may be learning new words by listening to conversations that aren’t even directed at it.

In a 2026 study, scientists found that dogs with advanced word-learning ability have a skill that puts them functionally on par with 18-month-old children. They can learn the names of new toys not only through direct instruction but also by eavesdropping on their owners’ conversations.

“They’re very good at picking up on these cues,” Shany Dror, an author of the study, told The New York Times. “They’re so good that they can pick up on them equally well when the cues are directed to the dog or when they’re directed to someone else.”

That finding reframes what pet owners might assume is idle tail-wagging during dinner table chatter. Some dogs are apparently paying attention.

Researchers are also investigating the biological roots of vocal learning at the genetic level. Jarvis and others changed a gene called NOVA1 in mice, and the mice made more complex sounds. Scientists say this is not close to human speech, but it opens a window into the machinery that makes vocalization possible in the first place.

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So When Will We Actually Talk to Animals?

Not anytime soon, scientists say. AI may help humans decode and understand animal communication in ways that were previously impossible, but a true “animal translator” — the kind you might remember from movies like Pixar’s “Up” — is still just a future idea. The science is early, the signals are messy and the gap between recognizing patterns and understanding meaning remains vast.

But the fact that we decoded a whale’s greeting and discovered dogs learn words by eavesdropping? That alone should change how you look at the creatures around you.