Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed two bills backed by SAG-AFTRA that will regulate the use of “synthetic” AI performers in New York. One bill will require disclosure when an AI performer is used in advertising, while the second will forbid the use of a dead performer’s
Variety will honor Golden Globe nominee Dwayne Johnson with the Creative Impact in Acting Award at the 2026 Palm Springs Film Festival. The award will be given as part of Variety’s annual 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch on January 4. Actor, producer, and
Hell Let Loose is headed to Vietnam in 2026, and you can check out how the sequel's gameplay will look via its brand new trailer.
The series adaptation of the Carl Hiaasen novel “Skinny Dip” is on the move — with a major star attached. Variety has learned that the project is now in development at Amazon Prime Video with Amanda Seyfried attached to play the lead role. It was previously reported that a
Researchers have developed a precision magnetometer based on a special material that changes optical properties in response to a magnetic field. The device, which is integrated onto a chip, could benefit space missions, navigation and biomedical applications.
This week's diplomatic flurry continued on Thursday when 34 leaders gathered for a Coalition of the Willing meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. The other aim: get the US on board with their positions.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, claiming the company's DEI initiatives constitute racial discrimination.
On Dec. 25, the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders will face off, while the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings
It’s hard out here for a rapper trying to be taken seriously as an actor — but that’s changing. The line between the recording studio and the silver screen has never been thinner. This year, a new generation of rappers is proving that musical talent and acting chops aren’t
FIFA said in September that tickets released through its website would initially range from €51 for group-stage matches to €5,727 for the final, but those prices are subject to change as it adopts dynamic pricing.
The climate phenomenon is expected to "continue for the next month or two," national forecasters said in an update Thursday.
The moon's surface may be more than just a dusty, barren landscape. Over billions of years, tiny particles from Earth's atmosphere have landed in the lunar soil, creating a possible source of life-sustaining substances for future astronauts. But scientists have only recently
U.S. voters ages 50 and up are now trending Republican, less than a year ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new poll. The Reuters/Ipsos survey, released Thursday, found that 46 percent of registered voters 50 and above say they support GOP candidates, while 38
Liam Neeson Narrates Anti-Vax, Pro-RFK Documentary . In the narration, he calls the mRNA Covid-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments”.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted CNN after reporter Kaitlan Collins pressed her on the voter concerns with the U.S. economy and said her line of questioning shows changes are needed at the cable news network. "I think the president's comments on CNN and new
The superstar discussed their friendship on The Late Show
Investors fearful of a tech “bubble” issued a collective thumbs down over the firm’s massive AI spending.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday that President Trump does not view the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker as an escalation toward war with Caracas. “I think the president considers the seizure of the oil tanker as effectuating the
In 2020, as scientists around the world were racing to understand COVID-19, Prof. Roy Bar-Ziv and his team at the Weizmann Institute of Science started developing a DNA chip that could not only quickly show how our immune system responds to this coronavirus but open new
In a new study published in Nature, scientists have successfully developed genetically modified mosquitoes in Tanzania that block the transmission of malaria. The team includes researchers from the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) and the National Institute for Medical Research
Time is not on your side in the Mega Dimension DLC, so here’s a few tricks to help you out in Hyperspace The post 7 Tips To Know Before Heading Into Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Grindy New DLC Mode appeared first on Kotaku .
Russian could attack Nato within five years, Mark Rutte said, warning allies to start ramping up preparations "now".
Several names have been floated as replacements to the Homeland Security secretary amid questions about her future in the Trump administration.
The House on Thursday voted to table a resolution to impeach President Trump after Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) forced a vote on the matter, scuttling the snap impeachment push with the help of Democratic leaders voting “present” rather than aiding Green with the effort. A
The heartwarming partnership between Starlight Canada and EB Games aims to bring joy to hospitalized children across Canada.
The contest, which turns 70 in 2026, strives to put pop before politics, but has repeatedly been embroiled in world events.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Thursday said President Trump understands "Europe's decline" and can see "that Europe has hit the wall of a long economic dead end." The remarks come after Trump last week released his National Security Strategy, which accuses the
A highly anticipated meeting at which the Trump administration was expected to reveal its plans to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been abruptly canceled. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told The Hill via email that
Chanel opened the doors of its Rue Cambon headquarters this week for a private screening of “Coutures,” Alice Winocour’s drama starring Angelina Jolie in a poignant role as a filmmaker juggling a contentious divorce and a cancer diagnosis while trying to direct a film in a
Fingers crossed.
When Jim Belushi was playing Ken Kesey — a literary giant gone to seed — in “The Chronology of Water,” he’d hear Kristen Stewart calling out from behind the camera with one consistent note. “Drunker!” she’d yell. And Belushi, who is nothing short of a revelation in Stewart’s
By Jonathan Saul, Marianna Parraga and Matt Spetalnick HOUSTON/LONDON/WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. is preparing to intercept more ships transporting Venezuelan oil following the seizure of a tanker this week, as it increases pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas
Director Carl Rinsch was convicted Thursday on charges of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million during production of the never-completed sci-fi series “White Horse.” Rinsch faces the threat of many years in prison when he is sentenced on charges of wire fraud, money laundering
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was accused of misleading House Homeland Security Committee members when she said she was departing a Thursday hearing early to attend another meeting that was actually canceled. It’s an assertion denied by Noem’s office, which said she
For artists, freelancers, and the self-employed, tax season can feel like a looming cloud. A new book by artist-turned-tax-specialist Hannah Cole offers an antidote.
Wood warblers, also called New World warblers, are some of the most colorful birds in North America, with more than a hundred species in the family ranging in color from yellow, orange and red to blue, green and pink. A new study led by researchers at Penn State has uncovered
Harvard researchers have discovered that cycads—one of the oldest living lineages of seed plants—heat up their reproductive organs to attract beetle pollinators and the insects possess infrared sensors to detect these signals.
It’s (still) good to be the Kings. Robert and Michelle King have renewed their overall deal with CBS Studios, their creative home for nearly 20 years. Under the deal, the Kings and their King Size Productions banner will continue to create and produce shows for streaming and
The House of Representatives recently debated a resolution to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands), raising questions about whether members accused of wrongdoing should be entitled to due process before being punished.
When the early Earth’s magma ocean crystallized 4.4 billion years ago, the deep mantle trapped an ocean’s worth of water, scientists say.
Billy Bragg hails from the UK, but a lot of the topics the singer-songwriter/progressive activist covers in his music span international borders: Back in 2023 he expanded Oliver Anthony’s viral “Rich Men North Of Richmond” into an anthem for unionizing, and this past September
His constructed images feel especially relevant as we navigate AI and questions about photographic reliability.
Cuba's top diplomat on Wednesday called the U.S. Coast Guard's recent seizure of an oil tanker an "aggressive escalation" amid growing tensions between the Trump administration and Venezuela. "We condemn the vile act of piracy and the seizure by that country's military forces
There are indications that policymakers will be more inclined to cut further if the labor market stays weak.
Most Game fans would agree that his Documentary-era prime is behind him, but the man himself still believes he belongs on the throne of West Coast hip-hop. Appearing on the latest episode of Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, the Compton native confidently asserted that
"But at that time, other games were being set in New York."
Normally I would say "this isn't good" but in this case? Yeah, good.
Dozens of tankers are transporting American-sanctioned oil off the coast of Venezuela, raising the possibility of further seizures after the U.S. captured an oil tanker in the Caribbean on Wednesday. More than 80 vessels loaded or waiting to load oil were in Venezuelan waters