Scott Eastwood, the actor and son of legendary filmmaker Clint Eastwood, criticized an unnamed fellow actor for abruptly leaving a film production, describing the incident during an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.”

Eastwood, 40, did not identify the actor by name during the conversation, but described a situation in which the person departed a project during pre-production after the film’s team had already invested significant resources. “Without saying any names … you know, people get too famous for too long. They think the world owes them something,” Eastwood said, according to PEOPLE. “And when it comes to doing the right thing, you’re like, ‘Dude … Do the right thing, don’t be a piece of s—.’ They’re like, ‘F— that. I can do whatever.’”

Eastwood elaborated on the specific circumstances that led to the actor’s exit, describing how the production had already begun moving forward with a director before the situation unraveled. “We started working on a film with a director and they decided, after we spent a bunch of money, that they just didn’t feel like they wanted to work with this other person and didn’t want to do the job,” Eastwood said.

According to Eastwood’s account, the actor’s role in the project had been significant, making their sudden departure especially disruptive to the production. Eastwood said he confronted the situation directly, urging the actor to make things right with those who had financially backed the project. “I was like, ‘You need to pay that money back to that person who invested in you,’” Eastwood said. “And they [said], ‘I’m not going to do that.’”

Eastwood’s comments prompted a striking response in the article’s comment section, where a user identifying themselves as “Kevin A.” wrote, “It was me. I left the film. And I’m not sorry.” The identity and authenticity of that commenter could not be independently verified.

Beyond the specific incident, Eastwood used the podcast appearance to reflect more broadly on patterns of behavior he has witnessed throughout his career in Hollywood, a industry he has direct, lifelong familiarity with given his father’s decades-long career as both an actor and director. “I’ve seen some behavior in this business that is shocking,” Eastwood said. “That would not go in other industries, but for some reason because we idolize [actors] … you’re like, ‘What dude?’”

Eastwood also offered a broader critique of the pursuit of fame itself, distinguishing it from the pursuit of financial success within the entertainment industry. “People think they want to be famous — you don’t want to be famous,” he said. “Rich, sure. But to be famous, that goal is so twisted … the whole other side of that is really ugly.”

Clint Eastwood, 96, built his career beginning in the 1960s, first rising to stardom in a series of Italian-produced Western films often referred to as spaghetti Westerns, before taking on the “Dirty Harry” franchise throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He later transitioned into directing, earning widespread critical acclaim for films including “Mystic River” and “American Sniper.” Scott Eastwood has followed a related but distinct path in the industry, appearing in several of his father’s films early in his career before building a broader résumé that includes roles in major studio productions such as “Suicide Squad” and “The Fate of the Furious.”

Scott Eastwood’s physical resemblance to his father has drawn frequent comment throughout his career, with many observers noting the strong similarity between the two actors’ appearances despite the generational and stylistic differences in the types of roles each has pursued on screen.

Eastwood’s remarks add to a broader, ongoing conversation within entertainment media about accountability and professional conduct within the film industry, particularly regarding how established stars handle disputes with directors, producers and financial backers during active productions. While Eastwood declined to name the actor at the center of his story, his comments reflect a level of frustration with what he characterized as a broader pattern of entitled behavior among some of his peers who have achieved significant fame within the industry.

As of the podcast’s release, neither Eastwood nor representatives for any specific actor have publicly confirmed the identity of the individual referenced in his comments, leaving the specific production and actor involved unconfirmed beyond Eastwood’s own account shared during the podcast conversation.

William Standish, a 28-year-old hiker from Melbourne, has been found dead on a remote section of the Continental Divide Trail in Wyoming, after a weeklong search effort launched when he stopped sending regular updates to his family in Australia.

Standish had built his life around hiking, traveling to destinations including Sweden, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Canada and the United States to pursue his passion. At the time of his death, he had been attempting a second try at the Continental Divide Trail, a demanding route stretching from Canada to Mexico, after an earlier attempt in 2024 ended when he injured his foot and returned home early. This time, Standish was hiking the trail southbound.

Standish had been sending his family regular updates through a Garmin satellite communication device throughout his hike, with his most recent detailed update, outlining his planned next movements, sent on July 19. On July 23, his family received a check-in without coordinates or a written message, but a video sent through Facebook Messenger that they believed placed him somewhere in the Teton mountain range. When they had not heard anything further by July 27, they contacted national park officials to raise concerns.

Teton County Search and Rescue, based in Jackson, Wyoming, launched a search for Standish after he was reported missing on a remote portion of the trail located between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. On Wednesday morning, nearly a week after he was first reported missing, a search and rescue helicopter crew flew to his last presumed location and spotted a bright orange backpack from the air. The team then located Standish’s body.

In a statement, the rescue group said Standish appeared to have died following a fall in an area known as “the Wigwams,” on the west slope of the Tetons. “Evidence suggests that he may have fallen from a steep, high-altitude ridgeline that separates Grand Teton National Park and the Jedediah Smith Wilderness,” the rescue group’s statement said. Standish’s body was recovered and transported to Teton County Search and Rescue headquarters in Jackson, before being transferred to the Teton County Coroner’s Office. “TCSAR sends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and wishes to express its gratitude to the partnering federal agencies who assisted in the investigation,” the group said.

Standish’s family described him in a statement as a deeply loved and vibrant presence in their lives. “Our beautiful Will was a treasure,” the family said. “He was funny, cheeky, adorable, smart and kind. Unapologetically himself. He felt deeply, loved genuinely and always, always made people feel seen.” The family said Standish had a strong passion for social justice and a deep connection to the natural world, having studied environmental sciences and spent a semester abroad in the Czech Republic during his studies. They thanked the search and rescue teams and authorities involved in locating and caring for him. “We want to thank the tireless efforts of the Search and Rescue teams who found him and the authorities who are caring for him until we can bring him home,” they said, adding a direct message to Standish himself. “We love you. We will carry you with us forever. Thank you for filling our lives with a love so deep, so full of colour and warmth. Rest in eternal sunshine. Dance with the stars.”

Katie Jackson, a friend Standish had met on the trail, shared her own tribute on social media, describing the significance of the connections made while hiking. “Struck this week by the enormity of the choices we make: where we go, what we do, and especially who we go with,” she wrote. “Incredibly grateful to have known Will so well and experienced how his life touched and changed mine. Will had a uniquely large heart that was filled to the brim with love from and for his family, friends, adventures, tiny foster puppies, music, snowboarding, and comically large burritos. To know him was to spend most of your day laughing.”

The Continental Divide Trail Coalition also paid tribute to Standish following his death, describing the broader hiking community’s response to news that he had gone missing. “The CDT community lost a bit of light this week,” the group said in a statement. “Though he began his 2026 hike stronger than ever, Will was reported overdue on July 26. Concerned hikers immediately rallied to spread the word and join the search, which was a bit of comfort to his worried family in Australia. At CDTC, like so many others, we are deeply saddened by the news of Will’s passing.”

Following Standish’s death, friends he had met along the trail launched a fundraiser to help cover the cost of his funeral and the expense of returning his body to Australia. A spokesperson for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed the department is providing consular assistance to Standish’s family. “We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time,” the spokesperson said.

Given the nature of this story, readers who may be personally affected by news of a loved one lost while hiking, traveling or pursuing outdoor adventure are encouraged to reach out to trusted friends, family or grief support resources during what can be an especially difficult time to process this kind of loss.

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Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens has explored a blockbuster trade for Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, according to a report from Sports Illustrated insider John Karalis, a potential move that would end the four-time NBA champion’s 17-year run with the only franchise he has ever played for.

Curry, 38, has spent his entire career with Golden State since entering the league, but according to Karalis’s reporting, Stevens has reached out to the Warriors about a potential deal involving the veteran point guard. The reported outreach comes just months after Boston traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft capital, a swap that left much of the Celtics’ fan base unimpressed at the time and left the team searching for another marquee addition to pair with star forward Jayson Tatum.

According to Karalis, no deal is close to completion, and any trade remains, in his characterization, a long shot at this stage. Even so, the report indicates that trade conversations between the two franchises have already begun in some capacity.

Golden State’s struggles this past season have fueled the speculation. The Warriors finished 10th in the Western Conference standings, a steep decline for a franchise that has been built around Curry for the better part of two decades. Forward Jimmy Butler is still working his way back from a torn ACL, and the team leaned heavily on aging veterans throughout the season, a strategy that Karalis suggested contributed directly to Golden State’s disappointing finish. Karalis described the current situation as representing “a crack in the foundation of the Curry-era Warriors,” which he characterized as the first real sign of instability of its kind since Curry first arrived in the Bay Area.

Despite Golden State’s roster struggles, Curry himself remains one of the league’s most productive guards. He averaged 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game last season, while shooting 46.8% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range. Curry currently earns more than $62 million annually, and the Warriors are reportedly preparing to offer him a max contract extension as soon as this August, a move that would suggest the franchise’s own stated intention is to keep him in Golden State rather than facilitate a trade.

Under the hypothetical trade structure described in the report, the Celtics would send Paul George, Sam Hauser and multiple future first-round draft picks to Golden State in exchange for Curry. For Boston, acquiring Curry would immediately give Stevens a second bona fide superstar to pair alongside Tatum, a move that could help restore the Celtics as a legitimate championship threat in the Eastern Conference following an offseason that had otherwise left some fans questioning the front office’s direction after the Jaylen Brown trade. Boston would still retain multiple future first-round picks even after including several in a potential Curry package, according to the report, giving Stevens continued flexibility to keep building around his two stars going forward.

For Golden State, the hypothetical return centers primarily on the draft capital rather than George or Hauser individually. George would give the Warriors a proven wing scorer, though his long-term fit with the roster remains uncertain given his age and recent injury history, while Hauser would add shooting depth off the bench. The more significant value for Golden State, according to the report’s framing, would come from the draft picks themselves, offering a team that finished 10th in the West a path to rebuild through the draft rather than continuing to patch its roster with aging veteran additions.

Even acknowledging the report’s framing that the star power in any such deal would clearly tilt toward Boston, Curry’s greater individual impact relative to the proposed package underscores why Golden State would need significant draft capital to make a trade worthwhile from its own competitive rebuilding perspective, even at age 38.

Curry’s situation stands in contrast to other recent star movement across the league this offseason, including LeBron James’s decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers and the earlier trade that sent Jaylen Brown from Boston to Philadelphia. That broader wave of roster shakeups across multiple contending franchises has continued fueling speculation about further star movement as teams reassess their championship windows heading into the 2026-27 season.

As of the report’s publication, neither the Warriors nor the Celtics have publicly confirmed any trade discussions involving Curry, and league sources cited in Karalis’s reporting characterized the idea as still far from becoming an actual completed transaction. Whether the speculation ultimately develops into a formal trade proposal is likely to depend heavily on how both Golden State’s front office and Curry himself view the franchise’s competitive outlook in the coming weeks, particularly as the Warriors weigh whether to proceed with the reported max extension offer that would signal their intention to keep Curry in the Bay Area for the remainder of his career.

Capital One Financial pushed back Friday against a lawsuit challenging its decision to close the Trump Organization’s bank accounts years ago, stating in a new court filing that the closures followed a formal review by the bank’s anti-money laundering experts.

The disclosure marks the first time a bank has formally tied money laundering concerns to a business closure involving President Donald Trump’s family company. Capital One is seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed by casting doubt on claims that it illegally debanked the Trump Organization, a term referring to the denial of banking services on religious or political grounds.

Capital One has not accused the Trump Organization of engaging in illegal money laundering. Instead, Friday’s filing argues that the underlying documents and the plaintiffs’ own allegations demonstrate the accounts were closed for legitimate anti-money laundering reasons. “Documents and Plaintiffs’ own allegations make clear that Capital One closed Plaintiffs’ accounts for anti-money laundering (‘AML’) reasons,” the filing said. “The closures were the result of months of analysis and a careful review by Capital One’s AML team in accordance with bank policies and regulatory guidance.”

Capital One first notified the Trump Organization of its plan to close more than 300 Trump-affiliated bank accounts in March 2021. The Trump Organization and Eric Trump, the president’s son, filed a lawsuit in a Florida federal court in March 2025, alleging that Capital One closed the accounts because of what they characterized as the bank’s “woke” beliefs and a desire to capitalize on the political climate following the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

The federal court in Miami has twice dismissed complaints filed in the case, though the presiding court gave the plaintiffs an opportunity to submit an amended complaint after each dismissal. Capital One argued in its Friday filing that the most recent version, submitted in July, “suffers from the same fundamental flaws as their prior two pleadings.” The bank characterized the Trump Organization’s allegations of political motivation as “misguided” and said they were “based on cherry-picked quotations unsupported by the full context” of the documents submitted to the court. Capital One added that “the transaction patterns identified by Capital One are among the types of activity flagged by federal banking guidance,” pointing to established regulatory standards as the basis for its account-closure decisions.

Neither the Trump Organization nor Capital One immediately responded to requests for comment on the filing.

The case unfolds against a broader backdrop of tension between the Trump administration and major U.S. financial institutions since the start of the president’s second term. The administration has put pressure on several large banks, echoing longstanding conservative complaints that financial institutions have deliberately targeted customers and businesses associated with the political right. Trump signed an executive order in August 2025 barring what the administration described as discriminatory debanking practices. In January, Trump filed a separate lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase on similar grounds, further illustrating the fraught relationship between the administration and Wall Street during his current term.

Trump’s history of legal disputes with Capital One predates the current lawsuit. During his first term, in 2019, Trump sued both Capital One and Deutsche Bank in an effort to prevent the institutions from sharing his financial records with Congress as part of a probe led by Democratic lawmakers. Anti-money laundering professionals at Deutsche Bank reportedly flagged a set of transactions connected to Trump at the time, though bank executives ultimately did not act on those flags; Deutsche Bank denied that characterization of events when the report first surfaced.

The current dispute represents a significant escalation in the broader debanking controversy, given that Capital One’s court filing marks the first instance of a major bank formally and publicly linking anti-money laundering concerns specifically to its decision to sever ties with the Trump Organization. Previous public disputes over debanking allegations involving Trump-affiliated entities and other conservative-aligned individuals and businesses have generally centered on claims of political or ideological discrimination, rather than explicit acknowledgment by a bank that its own internal compliance review identified transaction patterns warranting scrutiny under federal anti-money laundering guidance.

With the Miami federal court having already dismissed two prior versions of the complaint and Capital One now arguing that the latest amended filing suffers from the same underlying deficiencies, the case’s future will likely hinge on how the court evaluates Capital One’s characterization of the closures as a routine, compliance-driven business decision against the Trump Organization’s continued allegations that the closures were instead politically motivated. No trial date or further hearing schedule was disclosed in the reporting on Friday’s filing.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant said Saturday that LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers have the offensive firepower to compete for the 2027 NBA championship, comparing the team’s combined scoring power to the championship Golden State Warriors squads he once played on.

Speaking at a USA Basketball Foundation charity event in Ladera Ranch, California, Durant evoked his two Golden State Warriors title teams, which also featured Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, when discussing the scoring potential of Philadelphia’s newly assembled core of James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. “The last time they put three 20-point scorers on a team, they said it was unfair, which was the [Warriors] team I was on,” Durant said. “[The 76ers] have got four 25-point scorers on this team. So, hell yeah, I think they’re going to be a contender. They’re going to be a fun team to watch. It’s going to be League Pass-worthy.”

Brown, Embiid and Maxey each averaged at least 25 points per game last season, giving the 76ers a level of combined scoring depth that Durant suggested exceeds even the star power he experienced during his own championship years in Golden State, when the Warriors’ trio of 20-point scorers drew criticism from around the league for creating an uneven competitive landscape.

Philadelphia’s roster transformation this offseason has been significant. The 76ers acquired Brown from the Boston Celtics in a trade before adding James on a two-year, $8 million contract following a lengthy free agency process that saw James ultimately choose Philadelphia over several other prominent suitors. Oddsmakers have responded to the moves by ranking the 76ers among the league’s leading championship contenders for next season, trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs in current title odds.

The stakes carry significant historical weight for both the franchise and its newest star. Philadelphia is seeking its first NBA championship since 1983, a drought spanning more than four decades. James, meanwhile, is pursuing a milestone that would be unprecedented in league history: becoming the first player ever to win an NBA championship with four different franchises, following his previous titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers.

Beyond his comments on the 76ers, Durant used the same charity event to address his own future with the U.S. national basketball team, reiterating his desire to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Durant would turn 40 shortly before those Games begin, but he has previously said he does not want to simply age out of consideration for the roster. “I didn’t want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I’m older and I did it before,” Durant said in earlier comments regarding his Olympic ambitions. “Grant understands my love for Team USA. That’s my family. The level of love I have for Team USA and the whole organization over there is unmatched, so I’d love to be part of it until I’m done playing.”

Durant has played in the past four Olympics and became the career scoring leader for USA men’s basketball in the process, but he has said he wants to earn any potential spot on the 2028 roster rather than receive automatic consideration based on his past accomplishments. Speaking about how that decision would ultimately be made, Durant deferred to USA Basketball’s leadership. “It’s really on [USA Basketball managing director] Grant Hill and what Team USA wants to do,” Durant said. “I stay on top of my game and hopefully I get that call, but there’s so many great players who deserve to be on the team.”

If selected for the 2028 roster, Durant would have the opportunity to become the first men’s basketball player in Olympic history to win five gold medals, provided the United States wins the men’s tournament for a sixth consecutive time. Durant, James and Curry famously played together for the first time at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading Team USA to gold with victories over Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the semifinals and Victor Wembanyama and host-nation France in the championship game, a run that many assumed at the time would mark the trio’s final Olympic appearance together given their ages.

In his first season with Houston after being traded from Phoenix, the 37-year-old Durant has continued performing at an elite level, averaging 26.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game while shooting 50.6% from the field, 40.4% from three-point range and 88.1% from the free-throw line, numbers that underscore why he remains in serious consideration for a spot on the national team roster despite his age.

Durant’s remarks add to the wave of reaction across the league since James’s decision to sign with Philadelphia became official, with players, executives and analysts continuing to weigh in on how the addition reshapes both the 76ers’ immediate championship outlook and the broader competitive landscape heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.

One of the most closely followed stories involves the disappearance and death of two Russian siblings in Thailand. Thai police have made significant progress, with suspects confessing to the killings after investigators discovered the siblings’ buried motorcycle, providing crucial physical evidence in the case. The investigation captured international attention as authorities raced against time following the initial disappearance, with local media detailing the complex sequence of events leading to the arrests.

In another high-profile case, Thailand awaits the outcome of a Georgian investigation into the death of Thai YouTuber “Hlun Solo,” a travel content creator whose passing has highlighted hidden risks faced by solo content creators operating in the region. The case has sparked broader conversations about safety protocols for digital creators working independently, with Thailand’s growing creator economy facing scrutiny over inadequate safeguards. The family has since authorized repatriation of the vlogger’s remains, though Georgia’s delayed reporting of the death has drawn criticism and calls for answers from Thai officials.

Tragedy also struck with a Bangkok bar fire that left dozens dead, marking one of the more devastating incidents in recent memory. Additionally, security concerns persist in southern Thailand, where five soldiers were killed in a checkpoint attack, underscoring the region’s ongoing insurgency challenges that show no signs of abating despite years of conflict.

Economic and Financial Developments

Thailand’s economic landscape shows mixed signals. The country recorded a current account deficit of $3.5 billion, while private investment eased in June and retail sales fell at a softer pace, according to TradingView data. However, personal spending rose at a faster pace, suggesting resilient consumer demand despite broader economic headwinds.

In a notable financial development, Thailand’s 2-billion-baht Savings Plus bond tranche sold out in just 21 seconds, demonstrating strong investor appetite for government securities. Meanwhile, the Bank of Thailand is developing a baht-backed stablecoin to enhance payment systems and financial efficiency, signaling the country’s push toward digital currency innovation.

On the regulatory front, Thailand is cracking down on USDT transactions as part of broader efforts to combat China-linked criminal networks, while also moving closer to removal from a financial watchlist—a positive signal for the country’s international financial standing, as detailed in Bangkok Post’s coverage of the development.

Trade relations remain complex, with Thailand detailing US tariff exemptions and duties across key export categories, even as questions persist about whether Thailand has sufficient leverage to negotiate favorable terms with Washington.

Infrastructure and Technology Investment

Thailand is positioning itself as a regional technology and infrastructure hub. True Internet Data Center is seeking a $2 billion loan to build new AI-focused data center capacity, reflecting the global AI investment surge flowing into the country. This growth, however, raises sustainability concerns as energy-intensive data centers challenge the nation’s environmental goals.

The government has unveiled an ambitious “Siam Silica” plan to drive a regional semiconductor hub, complemented by a broader semiconductor roadmap aimed at building domestic high-tech manufacturing capacity. Thailand is also targeting advanced green manufacturing hub status, aligning technology growth with environmental commitments.

Transportation infrastructure is expanding significantly, with eight high-speed rail contracts due for tender in December and a 27-billion-baht rail link project connecting the Gulf coast to the Andaman coast. Additionally, Thailand’s first megawatt-level EV charging station has launched, supporting the country’s electric vehicle transition.

Regional Relations and Humanitarian Concerns

Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border continue to generate humanitarian concern, with over 20,000 Cambodians remaining displaced following border clashes, according to UN experts. Additionally, Cambodian jobseekers fear falling into debt traps amid Thailand’s border reinforcement measures, highlighting the human cost of heightened security postures.

Thailand’s approach to Myanmar has also drawn criticism, with human rights organizations urging the government to end legitimization of Myanmar’s military regime and instead expand engagement with democratic alternatives.

Sports, Tourism, and Cultural Highlights

Thailand scored a major sporting win as MotoGP confirmed Thailand will host the 2027 season opener, marking the series’ first 850cc race of the new era. This announcement generated coverage across multiple international motorsport outlets, cementing Thailand’s growing status as a motorsport destination.

In tourism, Thailand continues deploying culinary “soft power” to boost exports and global cultural influence, while also planning “wellness sandboxes” to drive economic growth through health-focused tourism initiatives. The country’s online travel boom is being reshaped by AI technology amid an increasingly crowded digital marketplace.

Cultural recognition arrived with southern Thailand landing its first UNESCO heritage site, while the historic “Death Railway” prepares to apply for World Heritage status, honoring a significant but somber chapter in the nation’s history.

Governance and Regulatory Reform

Thailand is overhauling more than 100 laws to boost national competitiveness, alongside efforts to set stricter business registration checks aimed at curbing nominee arrangements. The government is also moving to limit cannabis strictly to medical use, reversing earlier liberalization policies, and reviewing export control regimes to ensure compliance readiness for businesses navigating international trade requirements.

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