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Dakota Johnson’s dress stuns at Zurich Film Festival

The Zurich Film Festival held its 21st edition, with the notable presence of American actress Dakota Johnson.

The latter received the Golden Eye Award. The prize was awarded not only for her outstanding role in the recent film Splitsville, but also for her overall career achievements. The evening, attended by actors, directors and industry professionals, highlighted Dakota Johnson‘s career path, marked by a diversity of roles ranging from daring independent productions to major Hollywood blockbusters.

In her acceptance speech, the actress spoke movingly of the challenges and learnings that have marked her path, underlining the importance of remaining true to oneself in a world often guided by rigid standards.

However, it wasn’t her prize that caught the eye, but her daring dress on the event’s green carpet.

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The stunning queen

Dakota Johnson loves to stun at events, and the unveiling of her new dress was a clear example.

The dress in question was dark blue and sheer…

This is a wonderful place. It’s an honor to be at the Festival!

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This isn’t the first time Johnson has used revealing clothing to stir up the film world, as evidenced by her outfit at the Kering Foundation Gala.

She also appeared on Jimmy Fallon ‘s show with a plunging neckline, which did not go unnoticed by the host.

ELLE

Dakota Johnson, renowned for her unique charisma and daring choices in film (and dress), has often captured the attention of international fashion magazines, including ELLE. Through her appearances and covers, she embodies a modern, free and assertive femininity that inspires many female readers. Her style oscillates between classic elegance and studied nonchalance, making her accessible yet iconic.

In her interviews for ELLE and its local editions, Dakota shares candid reflections on her career, her vision of the film industry and the importance of creativity. She also talks about her personal stances, notably on women’s freedom to express themselves without compromise. These confidences reinforce her image as a committed artist, far from limiting herself to the simple role of Hollywood star.

The actress has become a style reference for a generation that favors authenticity. Every appearance by Dakota Johnson is more than just an image, but an inspiring dialogue between cinema, fashion and self-affirmation.

In short, the dresses worn by Dakota Johnson are never reduced to simple sartorial choices. Whether daring outfits with unexpected cuts, minimalist creations with discreet charm or flamboyant models that catch the eye, each one sparks debate and reaction. In reality, these polarizing dresses reflect the freedom and confidence of the actress, who is not afraid to think outside the box and impose her own stylistic language.

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Horrible Scene in Michigan as Church Burns After Deadly Shooting

On Sunday, a mass shooting and arson attack occurred at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan.

The attacker drove a pickup truck into the church building, began shooting into the congregation, and then set the building on fire.

The chapel on McCandlish Road is the latest place of worship to be devastated by unrelenting gun violence, and the FBI is now leading the investigation into the attack as an act of targeted violence, authorities said. https://cnn.it/46YztvA

— CNN (@cnn.com) 2025-09-29T08:00:15.03357047Z

Law enforcement officers arrived swiftly after a 911 call and engaged the shooter. He was killed in a shootout about eight minutes after the attack began.

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At least four worshippers were killed and eight others were wounded in the attack. Some reports indicate that two of the victims died at the scene, while others succumbed later in the fire-ravaged building.

Investigators believe the fire was deliberately set using gasoline or another accelerant. Explosive devices were also reported at the scene, prompting the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad to operate outside the alleged shooter’s residence.

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The suspect under speculation: Political ties and unanswered question

As the motive for the attack remains unknown and under speculation, The suspect, later identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, age 40, was a former U.S. Marine and Iraq War veteran.

Who is Michigan church attacker Thomas Jacob Sanford: Iraq war vet 'suffered from PTSD' and wore 'Make Liberals Cry Again' shirt Full story: buff.ly/hQoCJUj

— Daily Mail (@dailymail.co.uk) 2025-09-29T11:30:15.287Z

Although the suspect has been identified, the investigation into his background and motives remains ongoing. According to reports from outlets including The Guardian and the Daily Mail, the man accused of the deadly shooting and fire at a Mormon church in Michigan is alleged to have political leanings toward Trump.

The Daily Mail reported that a family photo showed him wearing a «Re-elect Trump 2020» T-shirt. The suspect also appeared in a Facebook post wearing a T-shirt with the slogan «Make Liberals Cry», according to one of the publications.

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According to The Guardian, Google Maps images from June show a sign with Trump’s name attached to a fence beside Sanford’s home in Burton, Michigan.

Sanford’s silver pickup truck, which he drove into the church, had two American flags mounted on its rear.

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Another targeted attack

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said she had spoken with FBI Director Kash Patel, who told her the suspect «hated people of the Mormon faith.»

Leavitt noted that investigators are still examining how much planning went into the attack and whether Sanford left a note. According to Leavitt, the FBI has executed multiple search warrants at the suspect’s residence and family homes, with his relatives cooperating in the probe. She added that while many questions remain, the FBI will «get to the bottom» of the shooter’s motives.

Leavitt stopped short of confirming a definitive motive, but echoed President Trump’s characterization of the rampage as an attack on Christians.

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On Truth Social, Trump wrote: «I have been briefed on the horrendous shooting that took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The FBI was immediately on scene, and will be leading the Federal Investigation, and providing full support to State and Local Officials. The suspect is dead, but there is still a lot to learn. This appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America. The Trump Administration will keep the Public posted, as we always do. In the meantime, PRAY for the victims, and their families. THIS EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!»

Trump’s press secretary made the claim as officials continue to probe the shooter's motive.

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast.bsky.social) 2025-09-29T14:19:28.529712Z
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No more Trump-Epstein statues in DC

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A pair of bronze statues depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein has been removed from the National Mall in Washington, D.C, despite carrying permits for its installation.

they showed up unannounced in the middle of the night, broke it, and hauled it away.

The National Park Service (NPS) removed an art piece titled “Best Friends Forever” from the National Mall on Wednesday, despite the statue’s permits. The activist group “The Secret Handshake” has taken credit for the demonstration, per multiple sources. This is the group’s fifth sculpture protesting the current administration, but the first that has been destroyed.

Not following regulations

NPS destroyed and removed the statue that depicts Trump and Epstein frolicking hand-in-hand, with giddy grins on their faces, just after midnight on Wednesday morning. The Secret Handshake shared photos of the destroyed statues, including one that showed Donald Trump’s head had been slashed in two.

Before this, they’ve never been anything but friendly to work with.

The group claims the height dispute was a misunderstanding, and that the NPS had a valid reason for removing the statue; however, the National Park Service was under an obligation to give 24 hours’ notice before removal.

Patrick Flaisher, one of the individuals who files permits for The Secret Handshake, spoke with CNN on Wednesday, stating, “We submitted everything correctly, but there was a discrepancy about the height that ended up on the permit. Regardless, their permit clearly states that if they choose to revoke a permit, they are to provide 24 24-hour written notice. Instead, they showed up unannounced in the middle of the night, broke it, and hauled it away.”

Flaisher also made his approval of the NPS clear, claiming, “Before this, they’ve never been anything but friendly to work with.”

A history of successful statues

This is the fifth statue that The Secret Handshake has erected in Washington. In October 2024, they showcased “The Resolute Desk”. Just days later, they unveiled “The Donald J Trump Enduring Flame” at Freedom Plaza, featuring a large bronze tiki torch.

In June 2025, a statue of a golden thumbs-up crushing the head of the statue of Liberty titled “Dictator Approved” appeared in the National Mall. It stayed for a week before being replaced by a golden television sporting an eagle.

Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein

Trump and Epstein had a well-documented friendship in the 1990s and early 2000s, with Epstein claiming to be Trump’s “closest friend” and Trump consistently and publicly complimenting the financier.

Trump ran on a campaign promising to release the files once his return to office was confirmed, but now, more than 10% into his second term, the files still lie unreleased. Donald Trump had a scrape with legal trouble during his first term, facing impeachment and multiple active court cases in New York, but managed to slip through unscathed. His administration may view this situation differently.

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Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion for Predatory Subscription Tactics

The Prime Video logo appears on a smartphone screen, and the Amazon logo appears as the background on a laptop computer screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on September 22, 2025. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Amazon will have to cough up $2.5B in fines, paid to its subscribers, after settling a case with the Federal Trade Commission where the FTC alleged that Amazon had signed up users for their Prime service without the users knowledge.

Of that $2.5 billion, $1.5 billion will be dispersed among the estimated 35 million affected users across the USA.

FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson stated that « The evidence showed that Amazon used sophisticated subscription traps designed to manipulate consumers into enrolling in Prime, and then made it exceedingly hard for consumers to end their subscription. »

Amazon will not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement, but has agreed to create a « clear and conspicuous » button allowing users to decline the option to join Prime.

Historical Restitution

This settlement is the second-largest restitution that the FTC has received from an investigation, agency officials claim.

In Canada, the Competition Bureau said earlier this year that it has a probe of its own investigating a separate matter. Amazon Prime retails for $139 USD in the United States and $99 CAD in Canada for a yearly subscription.

It’s estimated that there are almost 200 million Amazon Prime users in North America, per AmazonScout.

« A Shady World »

The FTC’s investigation found documents from Amazon executives and employees expressing knowledge of the tactics with comments like: « subscription driving is a bit of a shady world », and likening the result of their tactics to « an unspoken cancer ».

Amazon used sophisticated subscription traps designed to manipulate consumers into enrolling in Prime, and then made it exceedingly hard for consumers to end their subscription

The FTC began probing Amazon’s tactics during Donald Trump’s first Presidency, eventually filing the probe during the Biden administration.

Once again, Amazon will not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement. A spokesperson said, “Amazon and our executives have always followed the law, and this settlement allows us to move forward and focus on innovating for customers,” on Thursday.

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Harry Styles impresses with an unexpected feat!

Primarily known for his singing and acting talents, Harry Styles has recently accomplished quite a physical feat.

The 31-year-old took part in the Berlin Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile (42-kilometer) race in under 3 hours, beating his personal best. He ran at a brisk pace, with the first half completed in 1:29:08 and the second half in 1:30:06, according to the BMV Berlin Marathon app, for a total of 2:59:13. Men’s race winner Sebastian Sawe finished the race in 2:02:16, while Rosemary Wanjiru won the title on the women’s side with a time of 2:21:05.

Sted Sarandos

More than 80,000 runners took part in this German race, and Styles didn’t miss a chance to stand out from the crowd, notably with his blue top, black Tracksmith shorts, District Vision Junya Racer sunglasses and pink Nike Alphafly 3 shoes. What’s more, the Briton wasn’t registered at BMV Berlin Marathon under his own name, but rather under the pseudonym Sted Sarandos, which is an obvious nod to Netflix bigwig Ted Sarandos.

2.58 in Berlin with my friend. Does anyone know him?

The former One Direction singer also posed with Paralympian Richard Whitehead, who didn’t miss the chance to make a joke with his new running partner.

« 2.58 in Berlin with my friend. Anyone know him? » he joked, accompanied by a nice photo of the two of them smiling.

An inspiring photo for those in search of motivation!

A flurry of comparisons

Clearly in extraordinary physical shape, Harry Styles continues to amaze with his stamina. The artist, already renowned for his stage performances, is now establishing himself as a seasoned runner on the international marathon scene. Last March, he already made his mark when he took part in the Tokyo Marathon, finishing in an impressive time of 3 hours, 24 minutes and 7 seconds. This result gave him his first solid reference in the marathon world.

Through his repeated participations, Harry Styles proves that he is not only an icon of contemporary pop music, but also an amateur athlete capable of competing with experienced runners.

To put Harry Styles’ remarkable achievement into perspective, it’s interesting to compare him with other celebrities who have also taken on the demanding test of the marathon. Actor Colin Farrell, for example, challenged himself to the Brisbane Marathon in 2021, finishing with a respectable time of 3 hours, 53 minutes and 14 seconds. A few years later, in 2024, he repeated the feat on his native soil by taking part in the Dublin marathon, which he completed in 4:06:45, demonstrating impressive consistency despite the gap between the two races.

For her part, renowned actress Jennifer Connelly distinguished herself at last year’s New York Marathon. In her very first participation in a race of this magnitude, she crossed the finish line in 3 hours, 45 minutes and 47 seconds, a feat hailed as a top performance for a first-timer.

Ashton Kutcher also tried his hand at the New York event in 2022. The actor completed the famous NYC Marathon course in 3 hours, 54 minutes and 1 second.

Harry Styles is a force to be reckoned with far beyond music: his marathon, crowned by a personal record, illustrates discipline, determination and passion. By joining the circle of celebrity marathon runners, he proves that perseverance is the key to pushing back your limits and inspiring your fans to aim ever higher, on stage as well as on the running track.