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Authorities evacuated Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Apex after a person was accused of making violent political threats; the suspect has been detained and there is no active threat to the community as the SBI bomb squad investigates.
Netflix’s new survival thriller Apex delivers relentless tension as Sasha (Charlize Theron) threads a brutal hunt through the Australian wilderness, with Taron Egerton delivering one of his best performances as the hunter. The film thrives on its claustrophobic set-pieces and grim perseverance, though its backstories and final payoff feel rushed. Still, for fans of tense cat-and-mouse thrillers, Apex stands out as a brutal, immersive ride that secures Netflix’s No. 1 spot.
Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton discuss shaping Apex to kill genre tropes, with Theron overseeing a practical, physically demanding production (including Theron doing most climbing) and a collaborative script process that allowed Egerton to evolve into a menacing villain, all grounded in a tense two-hander for Netflix.
Tom's Guide highlights three Netflix thrillers this week, led by Apex, a tense cat-and-mouse thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton that drops on Netflix April 24; set in the Australian outback, it follows a grieving climber hunted by a relentless pursuer, with two other thrillers also available to stream this week.
Netflix’s survival thriller Apex pairs Charlize Theron’s Sasha with a relentless hunter in the Australian wilderness, as Taron Egerton’s Ben adds chilling menace. Baltasar Kormákur’s direction and Lawrence Sher’s cinematography deliver brutal, nail-biting chase sequences and stark landscapes, turning this Netflix original into a brisk, big‑screen–quality thriller that debuts on April 24, though the closing credits song feels out of place.
Apex, Desert Warrior, Fuze, and Michael arrive with big budgets and big ideas, delivering moments of excitement but often losing focus in service of spectacle: Apex benefits from Charlize Theron and a tense survival setup but leans into campy horror; Desert Warrior aims for a feminist epic yet struggles with a uneven script and pacing despite striking desert visuals and solid performances; Fuze is a lean, well-edited crime thriller that amasses momentum in the first half but falters with a late twist; Michael relies on nostalgia and showmanship to evoke Michael Jackson but glosses over deeper questions about the artist. Overall, the lineup showcases ambition that isn’t always matched by craft.
Dana White unveiled a five-year deal with Meta that renames the UFC APEX in Las Vegas to Meta APEX, expanding the venue’s use to include UFC BJJ and Zuffa Boxing alongside Fight Night events, with UFC Vegas 113 on Feb. 7 and early boxing cards slated for Jan. 23 and 30.
Apex, a satellite manufacturer, has raised $200 million in a Series D funding round led by Interlagos, valuing the company at over $1 billion, making it one of the fastest space startups to reach unicorn status. The funds will be used to expand satellite production, including leasing a new facility to increase output by 50%, and to acquire key technology for vertical integration. Apex's focus is on building modern satellite constellations for commercial and defense purposes, with strong demand and production capacity sold through 2028.
Two women and a dog were shot and killed in a neighborhood in Apex, North Carolina, leaving the community in shock and disbelief. The alleged perpetrator, Harry Hardman, was apprehended by police after shooting the victims with a handgun and being found with multiple guns, including an AR-15, in his home. The incident occurred after the women approached Hardman following a call to police about his disruptive behavior. Neighbors expressed their disbelief and concern, with one noting that the timing of the incident on a federal holiday may have prevented further tragedy.
Brad Pitt has decided to halt production on his upcoming Formula 1 movie, Apex, after being called a "scab" for continuing to film during the SAG-AFTRA strike. The movie is now on a two-month hiatus, with hopes that the strike will be resolved by then. Pitt's decision to postpone production is seen as a show of support for the striking actors. Other A-list actors, such as Dwayne Johnson and Tom Cruise, have also shown their alliance to SAG-AFTRA during the strike.
SRAM has introduced the new Apex AXS, a groupset designed for gravel bikes and aimed at price-conscious riders. The groupset is exclusively available as a 1x setup and features a mullet setup, offering enormous gear ranges on a 1x setup. The new groupset won’t be exclusive to the AXS interface, i.e. wireless shifting, and there will also be a fully analogue offshoot. The mechanical Apex groupset features a newly developed rear derailleur and matching controls, expanding the portfolio with some exciting components in the lower-priced segment.
SRAM has released its new Apex groupset, which is now 1x12 only, dropping the front derailleur and adding a cog, making it SRAM’s first 12-speed DoubleTap mechanical road group. The groupset includes wireless AXS and mechanical options, with gearing and options to fit every type of rider. The XPLR gravel groups have a cassette that sits between road and mountain bike range, with 10-44 cassettes, giving groadies the closer gear steps they like for drop bar bikes, but with the necessary range for off-road exploration. The Apex groupset is compatible with almost every part of their other groups, and the Apex AXS derailleurs will shift the 10-44, 11-44, and the smaller 10-36 road cassette. The Apex Mechanical will only shift the 10/11-44 cassettes.
The suspect who was shot and killed by an SBI agent at an Apex sporting goods store over a suspected shoplifting incident has been identified as 18-year-old Dayve Sanchez. The SBI agent who opened fire is 29-year-old Denzel Ward. The woman involved in the case is in the hospital and is not facing charges at this time. Officers are investigating the shooting that took place on Tuesday.