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Peacock has dropped a Halloween treat for Friday the 13th fans. 

The streamer confirmed Monday it has ordered a new Friday the 13th prequel series called Crystal Lake. Bryan Fuller, who developed NBC's Hannibal, will executive produce the show, which is coming from A24, the studio behind horror hits like Hereditary and X. Crystal Lake is described as an "expanded prequel," though no plot details were revealed. 

The announcement came after years of the Friday the 13th franchise remaining dormant... Читать дальше...

The Week wasn't going to let spooky season come to a close without sharing the gnarliest celebrity costumes that we have seen this Halloween. Here are some of our favorite moments so far:

Happy Halloween! And welcome back to The Election Recap, your one-stop shop for the last seven days of midterms news. As a special treat, we'll be sending out two issues of ER next week: the usual Monday recap, as well as a bonus election edition on Nov. 9. With that, let's get down to business:

Former President Donald Trump filed a request with the Supreme Court on Monday to prevent the Internal Revenue Service from releasing his tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee. 

Law enforcement said Monday that an arrest had been made in the deaths of Indiana teenagers Abigail Williams and Liberty German, whose 2017 disappearance and murders shocked the nation. 

The Supreme Court heard arguments on cases concerning affirmative action on Monday, revisiting decades of precedent that was upheld by mostly narrow majorities, NPR reports. Affirmative action refers to whether colleges and universities can consider race as a factor when determining admissions. 

While it was projected Sunday that leftist politician Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva would be the next president of Brazil, his opponent, incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro, has still refused to concede the election. 

Georgia gubernatorial candidates Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and Stacey Abrams (D) met for one last televised debate before the midterm elections on Sunday. Their second and final debate focused heavily on issues such as crime, guns, and public safety. 

On Diwali, a major Hindu holiday, 42-year-old Rishi Sunak made history by becoming Britain's first prime minister of color. Sunak is a practicing Hindu and the son of African-born immigrant parents of Indian descent; his leadership ascension has caused quite a stir among Indians all over the world. Many view his victory as a full-circle moment for British colonialism, but others are critical of his high level of privilege.

Speculation continues to mount about President Biden's potential re-election bid in 2024. While Biden has reportedly confirmed he will run for a second term, eyes have shifted to other possible candidates to take up the mantle for the Democrats if the president changes his mind. This would potentially open the door for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to launch a White House bid for the third time. The democratic socialist remains highly popular among the younger generations, but he is also among the eldest candidates ... Читать дальше...

The U.S. public education system has been a hot political topic as of late. Whether it be widespread book bans or the dismal results of post-pandemic test scores, legislators are giving increased attention to what's happening in the classroom.

Since 2021, there have been an unusual number of all-time great Jeopardy! champions, and now several of them are about to go head-to-head for the first time in one of the quiz show's most highly-anticipated tournaments ever. Who will win the 2022 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions? Here's what you need to know: 

Actress Zosia Mamet is the editor of a new essay collection, My First Popsicle, in which prominent cultural figures each write about a poignant memory tied to food. Below, the Girls and The Flight Attendant star names six favorite books.

Twitter's new "Chief Twit," Elon Musk, is strongly considering charging users to keep their blue "verified" checkmarks, Platformer's Casey Newton reported Sunday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Verified users will have to subscribe to a revamped Twitter Blue subscription service that will cost $19.95 a month, up from $4.99 currently, The Verge added. "Under the current plan, verified users would have 90 days to subscribe or lose their blue checkmark."

A 19th century pedestrian suspension bridge over the Machchu river in western Gujarat state collapsed Sunday, killing at least 132 people and sending many more tot he hospital, state minister Harsh Sanghvi said. Authorities said the historic "hanging bridge" in the Morbi district could not handle the weight of the large crowd, estimated at between 350 and 400 people. The 755-fool-long bridge, a tourist attraction built in the Victorian era, was reopened only four days ago after more than six months of renovation. Читать дальше...

Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, shared a link on Sunday to an article containing false claims about the attack on the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

Brazil's next president is Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the leftist Worker's Party, the country's electoral authority announced Sunday.