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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mailbag: Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall — how long are we willing to wait and who suffers most if we don't get it?
Are we ever going to see Jon Jones fight Tom Aspinall for the UFC heavyweight title? How long are we willing to wait before we move on and blame Jones for denying us the one fight that matters for the division? Plus, the former World's Strongest Man is fighting (again) on Saturday, and that should be … memorable. All that and more in this week's mailbag. To ask a question of your own, hit up @benfowlkesmma or @ @Beastin364: Ariel's latest update made it sound like Jon Jones is the only one standing in the way of the Aspinall fight. At what point should the UFC accept he's never gonna do it and move on? Advertisement This summer. If this summer comes and goes and the UFC is staring at a fall calendar that doesn't have Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall for the undisputed UFC heavyweight title somewhere on it, that should be it. Forget it. Move on. Strip Jones of the heavyweight belt and have Aspinall fight someone else for the real one. Jones has had his chance to say yes — or give any indication whatsoever that he's willing to defend his belt against the only reasonable opponent for it — and if he lets the bulk of 2025 go by without agreeing to it, then we have to accept that he's intentionally avoiding it. Only he knows why. I can't get myself to believe that Jones is actually afraid of Aspinall. But at some point it doesn't matter why. This is the fight. Either you're going to do it or you're not. And if he decides to go with not? Sorry to say it, but that will be a lingering stain on Jones' already complicated legacy. Fans will remember how he insisted on fighting an old and ring-rusted version of Stipe Miocic instead of defending the heavyweight title against the interim champ. They will remember that when it came to two big fights against two big men — Aspinall and Francis Ngannou both — Jones fought zero of them. Advertisement His résumé at light heavyweight still makes him one of the best of all time, but if he exits the sport this way, it could be all the nudge we need to regard Jones as something just short of the best. @JedKMeshew: On a scale of Expend4bles to Crank 2: High Voltage, how excited for Pudz vs. Eddie Hall are you? Myself, I'm at least at the Beekeeper if not a full blown Crank 2. I'm very pleased to say that I haven't seen a single one of those movies, but yeah, you know I'll be watching Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. Eddie Hall on Saturday afternoon. Just the sheer physical magnitude of it. The muscles. The stiff, awkward punches. The gas tanks that will empty within the opening minute. It's pure entertainment. Plus, KSW always gives its fans a show. You tune into one of those events and it feels like a big, loud, dumb spectacle — which is exactly what fight sports should be. Then you throw nearly 600 pounds worth of vascular humanity into the main attraction and you have yourself a recipe for success. @Ryan_Harkness: Mac vs Chandler at UFC 317 - crazy, or crazy like a fox Advertisement First of all, Conor McGregor is probably never fighting in the UFC again. He's too busy pretending he's going to run for president of Ireland on a platform that, if enacted by other countries, would mean he basically never got to go on vacation ever again, seeing as how he has a habit of committing crimes in foreign lands. Second, let us admit that Michael Chandler is deeply damaged goods at this point. He's 2-5 in the UFC. He got absolutely wrecked by Paddy Pimblett. Beating him wouldn't even really be that impressive for McGregor right now, and yet the 2025 version of McGregor is so far out of this life and very likely out of shape that he might be the one UFC lightweight of note that Chandler could still potentially beat. Honestly? If McGregor did decide to come back, it would almost be more trouble than it's worth for the UFC matchmakers. Because they'd be the ones tasked with finding an opponent he could actually get a win against. @WorldsWorstHero: What is something about the UFC/MMA that has surprised you in the last ten years? Also, what's something that isn't surprising? Advertisement The extent to which the UFC has drained a lot of the fun out of this sport has surprised me. Putting every fighter in the same clothes, limiting exciting or creative entrances, making it harder for fighters to stand out as individuals — all of that surprises me coming from a company that produces live events. Maybe that's because the UFC thinks itself more as a content production company than a live entertainment product these days. Company executives learned how to make more money on a less interesting product, and that was a bad development for both fans and fighters. It took fans' interest for granted and made fighters more interchangeable. The UFC is a well-oiled machine that churns out a very consistent product now, but so is McDonald's. There's a sameness and blandness to that and it isn't much fun, even if it's very profitable. What's unsurprising is how much better all the fighters are now. And not just the champions, but pretty much across the board. The range of skills, the overall athleticism, the innovations in tactics and techniques — all of that is on a much higher level than it was a decade ago. I feel like we expected that to some extent and told ourselves that it would happen. Now it really, truly has. @Mike_Fierce: Could Paddy the Baddy actually be for real?!? Or is that 7-0 UFC record a mirage?!? Advertisement You can maintain a paper tiger in the UFC for only so long. Eventually, if the skills aren't there, he'll get exposed. The opposite has happened with Paddy Pimblett. The more we see of him, the better he seems to get. He looked spectacular in his win over Chandler, especially in some of the areas where he's struggled in the past. At this point, we have to give the man his due. @nickj812: How would Fedor V Randy have played out? (& will MMA ever get something like that again sorry ....err ever?) Feels like way too much filler MMA currently with few fights / events to actually care about. Randy Couture was 44 years old when he 'resigned' as UFC heavyweight champ in an effort to go fight Fedor Emelianenko on his own. Which is my way of saying, I'd have picked Fedor back then. The Russian's strength, speed and punching power would have all been too much for that version of Couture. I also don't think Couture would have been able to rely on getting to the clinch and getting him to the ground, which was his path to victory in most fights. Couture never had that lights-out power on the feet, but Emelianenko very much did. They both would have made a bunch of money, but Couture would have ended the night looking up at the lights. @Autoheartrecord: How does it feel to have watched a full ass mania ... the year after the consensus best mania in forever? Advertisement I haven't watched a full WrestleMania in probably six or seven years, and I really enjoyed this one … right up until the main event of the second night. John Cena and Cody Rhodes didn't deliver anywhere near as much excitement as the previous night's headliner. Obviously, the more you build something up, the more you have to deliver in order to keep it from feeling like a letdown. And there's just no way you're going to convince me that a surprise appearance from Travis Scott is good enough. Prior to that, I had a great time. And I have to thank all of Uncrowned's great wrestling writers for that. Reading and helping edit their stories in the week leading up to the event really got me pumped while also giving me the context I needed to get caught up. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go order myself a Seth Rollins T-shirt. @MrEd315: What would friends and family say about you - better babyface or heel? Heel for sure. No way I can pull off the babyface role. At best, I'm the heel who is temporarily talked into an alliance of mutual benefit with a beloved babyface, only to betray him in the end when I can no longer stomach his cloying positivity and desperate need for broad public approval. Also I will insist that my entrance music include my own terribly off-key singing, just to piss people off.
Associated Press
18-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Bee Maps Launches Beekeeper: Smarter Vehicle Intelligence for the Real World
New AI-powered system helps businesses use their vehicles to understand what's happening on the road, without complexity, cost, or surveillance SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 17, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Bee Maps today announced the launch of Beekeeper, a new AI application paired with the Bee LTE device that helps businesses turn their vehicles into a source of real-time insight and location awareness. Beekeeper replaces the need for outdated, bulky dashboards and intrusive, glorified 'nanny cams.' Instead, it gives you a live, simple view of what's happening across your vehicles—using AI to highlight what matters and ignore what doesn't. 'We didn't set out to build just another camera system,' said Ariel Seidman, CEO and co-founder of Bee Maps. 'We built Beekeeper by riding with drivers and listening to what operations teams actually need. They don't want more footage—they want answers. So we focused on making a system that sees the road, understands it, and delivers real intelligence without all the noise.' With Beekeeper, companies can see where their vehicles are, understand what's slowing them down, and flag risks as they happen. The Bee device captures and processes video and location data on the edge—no manual reviewing, no lag, no bloat. Beekeeper also taps into Bee Maps' deep spatial intelligence engine. That means it's not just about tracking movement—it understands street-level conditions like detours, blind intersections, weigh station delays, complex last-mile delivery spots, and more. The result: smarter deliveries, safer routes, and fewer surprises. What's included: For more information about the Beekeeper AI application, see our launch blog here. Click here to read more about why we built Beekeeper now and the value of an AI-built approach. Beekeeper is available now, with flexible pricing based on what your business actually needs. To learn more: About Bee Maps Bee Maps, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hivemapper Inc., is a pioneering brand dedicated to providing the freshest and most precise mapping data available. By leveraging the unique capabilities of the Hivemapper Network, Bee Maps offers a range of products designed to meet the growing demand for real-time, high-quality map data across various industries. For more information, visit and Hivemapper Hivemapper is dedicated to democratizing fleet management technology for commercial operators worldwide. By combining advanced AI dashcam hardware with intuitive analytics software, Hivemapper delivers real-time data that helps fleets optimize routing, increase safety, and reduce costs. With the launch of Beekeeper, Hivemapper continues its mission to support smaller fleets that power essential services—whether it's pest control, telecom repairs, traveling nurses, or local delivery. Media Contact JT Eger [email protected] ### SOURCE: Bee Maps Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The Beekeeper returns for a sequel along Jason Statham
Miramax is set to reunite with Jason Statham for The Beekeeper 2, the follow-up to the studio's 2024 global success, which earned $152.7 million worldwide. The sequel will be helmed by Timo Tjahjanto, known for his work on the Nobody 2 and acclaimed Indonesian action films like The Night Comes for Us. The screenplay for The Beekeeper 2 will be written by Kurt Wimmer, with cameras expected to roll this fall. The first Beekeeper film, directed by David Ayer, followed a retired intelligence operative seeking revenge after his kind-hearted landlady became the victim of a phishing scam that stole millions of dollars from her charity. While Ayer is focused on his current project, The Heart of the Beast, a film starring Brad Pitt, the filmmakers are looking to bring him back in a producing role for the sequel. Amazon/MGM Studios, which handled the domestic release of the first film, is reportedly in talks to take the reins on the sequel, following the success of the original release during a challenging box office period impacted by strikes. Tjahjanto's Nobody 2, also produced by Miramax, will feature Bob Odenkirk reprising his role and is set to release on August 15 through Universal. Additionally, Statham will return as a producer via his Punch Palace Productions, alongside Chris Long through Long Shot Productions. Miramax continues to strengthen its portfolio with upcoming films, including the new Scary Movie with the Wayans Brothers and Roofman starring Channing Tatum. The studio also has Scandalous, a project directed by Colman Domingo, starring Sydney Sweeney and David Jonsson, in the works.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fake Beekeeper 2 Trailer Sees Jason Statham's AI Return
A recently circulated trailer for has been generating considerable excitement online, featuring reprising the leading role. The narrative appears to delve into the story of operative Adam Clay, who returns to embark on a relentless quest for vengeance. However, a lingering question among fans is whether the trailer is authentic or merely a fan-made AI creation. Without further ado, here is all the information you need regarding the rumored trailer for Jason Statham's The Beekeeper 2. No, The Beekeeper 2 movie trailer featuring Jason Statham is AI-generated and fan-made. The popular YouTube channel, KH Studio, recognized for its fan-made trailers, revealed the aforementioned trailer on Sunday, February 23, 2025. This channel, known for producing conceptual trailers, showcased this latest work featuring Statham returning in the lead role of Adam Kay, AKA the Beekeeper. As of this writing, the video has amassed over 156,000 views and received 1.8K likes. Check out KH Studio's The Beekeeper 2 trailer below: The Beekeeper 2's trailer presents a blend of footage from the first film and AI-generated imagery, offering a novel interpretation of the much-awaited sequel. Moreover, numerous viewers found it challenging to differentiate between reality and the digitally created elements in this clip, as the makers used an AI voiceover of Jason Statham to mimic and make it look real. Nevertheless, it is important to note that KH Studio's The Beekeeper 2 trailer is not real. The Beekeeper 2 has not yet been officially confirmed. However, reports suggest that it is in development. Earlier, The Beekeeper was released in theaters on January 12, 2024, and achieved global box office success. While a sequel is much expected, the makers haven't yet shared any announcements on the same. However, director David Ayer did address the possibility of The Beekeeper 2 in an earlier interview. Speaking to Inverse, Ayer shared, We cracked the door a little bit into the Beekeeper world, and I would love to learn more about them. I'm extremely curious: Where do they come from? Who are they? How do they operate? What happened in the system? Did it break? Did the Beekeepers break? Do we have to fix the Beekeepers? Who fixes the Beekeepers when the Beekeepers need fixing?' The filmmaker added, 'It's just an amazing mythology. There's so much room to explore.' While the sequel hasn't been officially greenlit yet, it is anticipated that if The Beekeeper 2 is indeed announced in the future, Jason Statham will return for his iconic role. The post Fake Beekeeper 2 Trailer Sees Jason Statham's AI Return appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emotive Yehor Yarmoliuk interview in Tottenham Hotspur programme
'I lived in Dnipro,' he says. 'I woke up because I heard some bombs. The first thing I did was call my family and ask what happened. They said, 'The war has started'. 'I took my passport and important clothes and went to my family. I was living away from them so I went to my family as soon as possible.' Yarmoliuk, who hasn't seen his father in two and a half years, also discusses moving to England when he didn't speak the language, and London becoming his "second home". Read the full interview in Sunday's programme, which is available to buy around the Gtech before the Spurs game, or online at ICYMI: Buzz Bee has been taken by the Beekeeper - but who's under the mask? It's your job, along with the Brentford squad, to follow the clues across the Bees' 2024/25 programme covers to try and find out. On each programme cover, members of the squad will be following riddles across west London, which will eventually lead them to the club's mascot - and the identity of the Beekeeper - on the final day of the season. Clues and hints - big and small - will be scattered across each programme cover for you, the supporters, to work out who has snatched Buzz. And, if you do, you could be in with a chance of winning a shirt signed by the Brentford first-team squad. So make sure to buy a copy, keep your eyes peeled, and study every last corner of the cover! Submit your answers on X with the hashtag #WhoTookBuzz, along with the name of your suspect. All correct answers will be put in a draw at the end of the campaign, with the winner securing the prize. Programmes will be available inside and outside the ground - as well as from the Bees Merchandise Kiosk and the Bees Superstore - our sellers will be accepting contactless payments only. Programmes can also be delivered directly to your door with a season-long subscription, which can be purchased for £120. The subscription includes all 19 of the Bees' Premier League home games, as well as any cup games for the first team at Gtech Community Stadium this season. Programmes will be sent via first class the day before each fixture. Please expect 3-5 working days to receive your order. This is UK delivery only. Individual issues will be available in-store and online for those needing to fill any gaps in their collection. Order online now
