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Trump takes a megabill victory lap at Iowa rally
A jubilant president celebrated with a campaign-style speech, complete with attacks on his critics.
‘Duster’ Co-Creator on [SPOILER]’s Death in the Finale, Why J.J. Abrams Calls the Show’s Watergate Tapes One of His ‘Favorite MacGuffins Ever’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “66 Reno Split,” the Season 1 finale of “Duster,” now streaming on Max. Season 1 of Max’s 70s crime drama “Duster” ended the only way it could –– with bullets and blood. In the opening moments of the eighth episode, Nina (Rachel
Nicole Ari Parker on Her ‘And Just Like That’ Journey and Audience Expectations: ‘I Didn’t Realize the Fans Were So Insane!’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Silent Mode,” Season 3, Episode 6 of “And Just Like That,” now streaming on Max. Lisa Todd Wexley, the paragon of control, is, ever so slightly, spinning out. And that suits Nicole Ari Parker just fine. The actress, who recently
Veteran CBS2 Sportscaster Jim Hill to Receive Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award
Jim Hill, the NFL player turned sportscaster who has been a stalwart of the Los Angeles’ sports scene for six decades and counting, will be feted with the Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award at a ceremony later this month. Hill is a fixture of L.A. airwaves, and he ranks as
Trump goes after Mamdani at Iowa rally
President Trump on Thursday used remarks in Iowa ahead of Independence Day to take aim at Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor in New York City who has become a favorite target of criticism for Republicans. "This guy is a communist at the highest level, and he wants
UPS offering buyouts to delivery drivers
The United Parcel Service (UPS) said on Thursday that it is offering buyouts to full-time U.S. delivery drivers as part of the company’s “largest network reconfiguration” ever. “As we navigate an unprecedented business landscape, we are executing the largest network
Walton Goggins, Jennifer Tilly, Billy Baldwin and More Pay Tribute to Michael Madsen: “A Total Stick of Dynamite on Screen”
'The Hateful Eight,' 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' actor died on Thursday.
EPA puts 139 employees on leave after they sign a ‘declaration of dissent’
Letter from workers, which EPA claims is ‘unlawful’, says agency is no longer living up to its mission The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday put on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a “ declaration of dissent ” about its policies, accusing them of
Sanders points to Nebraska medical center closure after GOP bill passes: 'Dark day for rural America'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said the Thursday passage of the GOP's spending bill symbolizes a "dark day for rural America," citing cuts to federal funding for medical centers and hospitals in rural and more remote areas. “While Republicans celebrate the passage of the largest
Brooklyn Mirage Cancels July Shows, Delays Opening Again
The Brooklyn Mirage mess continues: The East Williamsburg music venue was set to reopen May 1 after months of renovations , but things aren’t going as planned. After many canceled weekends of shows, Josh Wyatt, the CEO of Avant Gardner, parted ways with the company . Now, all
China set to cancel part of EU summit in latest strain on ties
The originally scheduled two-day meeting in July will now just be one day in Beijing.
Trump looks for a win on Israel-Gaza peace deal during Netanyahu visit
Trump’s decision to bomb Iran exposed cracks in his MAGA base. Now he needs a Gaza ceasefire. But whether Israel is ready to commit to peace is unclear.
House sends megabill to Trump's desk with $150B in military spending
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House sends megabill to Trump's desk with $150B in military spending The “big, beautiful bill” is heading to President Trump’s desk and it
Deadly heatwave across Europe sparks wildfires and shuts nuclear plant
An ongoing heatwave has broken records and sparked alarm across Europe, as temperatures reach above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the continent.
Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say
The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".
Trump's tariffs will increase July 4 barbecue costs: Democratic report
President Trump’s tariffs have increased the price of beer, beef and grilling ahead of holiday celebrations for Independence Day, according to analysis from Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee. A Thursday report from the minority party says the new price for a six-pack of
200 Marines deployed to Florida to help ICE in immigration crackdown
The Trump administration is sending some 200 Marines to Florida to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in its deportation raids in the state, the U.S. military announced Thursday. The Marines, which will come from Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 based in New River,
Kodak, once the picture of a dying brand, is having a moment
Its signature red-and-yellow, camera-shutter logo was once among the most recognisable symbols in the world.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – All the key details on the next Call of Duty
Activision is double-dipping on Black Ops in 2025.
Viral band finds itself at the centre of AI claims and hoaxes
Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.
What Can History Museums Offer in the Trump Era?
Institutions across the United States are collecting birthday wishes for the nation’s 250th anniversary. They paint a picture of a divided but desperately hopeful country.
Newsom traveling in South Carolina next week to meet voters amid 2028 speculation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will be in South Carolina next week, where he will meet with voters and visit some of the state’s more rural counties, as speculation continues about a potential presidential run in 2028. Newsom, during the two-day trip announced by the South
'I'm being paid to fix issues caused by AI'
Businesses that rush to use AI to write content or computer code, often have to pay humans to fix it.
Your new banknote ideas - from British Bulldogs to Fawlty Towers
The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
High-income earners to benefit most from megabill tax breaks
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump's megabill means for your taxes With the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” headed to President Trump’s desk for signature Friday, wealthy
What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
James Gunn Says Nicholas Hoult Wasn’t Cast as Superman Because He’s a “More Controlled Actor” While David Corenswet Is “Loose”
“He’s a great actor. I mean, some might say he’s better than David in certain ways, but he just didn’t fit the role, and that’s why he didn’t get that,” the director said of Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor in the new movie.
‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae on His Hopes for Gi-hun’s Daughter and the ‘Harsh’ Finale Diet That Pushed Him to the Edge
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from the “Squid Game” series finale, now streaming on Netflix. Lee Jung-jae’s Seong Gi-hun has always been the beating heart of “Squid Game,” and his ultimate sacrifice allows the dour finale to have a flash of humanity shine
US OKs chip design software for China after a key minerals deal
The United States lifted restrictions on exporting its chip-making software to China after the latter agreed to export more key minerals to America. Synopsis, Cadence and Siemens, which collectively account for more than 90% of the electronic design automation (EDA) software
NPR Tiny Desk Concert by the cast of Buena Vista Social Club,...
NPR Tiny Desk Concert by the cast of Buena Vista Social Club , a hit Broadway musical about the Cuban musical ensemble. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
The curious case of the British jet stuck in India
A state-of-the-art F-35B has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram airport for nearly three weeks.
House OKs megabill, includes green tax credit cuts
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House sends GOP megabill to Trump's desk The House approved the Senate's version of the Republican policy bill, sending major cuts to climate-friendly tax credits to Trump's desk. © Greg Nash The legislation
Google AI summaries increase frequency of ‘zero clicks’ to search results, sinking traffic to news sites: report
Since Google rolled out AI Overviews in May 2024, the percentage of web searches without a click to a news site has jumped from 56% to nearly 69%.
Iran won't retaliate against US or pursue nuclear 'militarization,' says top diplomat
Iran will not retaliate further against the United States's strikes on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program or pursue nuclear “militarization,” according to one of the country’s top diplomats. “As long as there is no act of aggression being perpetrated by the United States
Elon Musk’s xAI gets permit for methane gas generators
NAACP plans to sue over massive Memphis data center near Black residents, who have long dealt with pollution Elon Musk ’s artificial intelligence company xAI has been granted a permit to run methane gas generators at its massive data center in Memphis, Tennessee. The county
Brad Pitt Says He and Tom Cruise Backed Out of Starring in ‘Ford v Ferrari’ After Cruise Found Out He Wouldn’t Be “Driving Much”
Pitt also noted that he’d love to work on a follow-up to Cruise’s 1990 racing film ‘Days of Thunder.’
Surprise! The Anthem servers are still running—but they won't be after January 12
Now it's really over.
Watch: Trump gives remarks from Iowa after 'big, beautiful bill' clears House
President Trump kicked off his July Fourth weekend at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Thursday evening, hours after the House passed the final "big, beautiful bill" full of Trump's domestic priorities. The reconciliation package — which includes sweeping tax cuts, a crackdown on
An Artist’s Fourth of July Muppets Parody
The Muppets have always encouraged us to express our feelings, right? Well, this song expresses our feelings about the terrible things happening right now.
Lula visits CFK at her Buenos Aires apartment
Following his participation at the South American Common Market (Mercosur) Summit at the Foreign Ministry in Buenos Aires, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid a visit to former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) at the apartment in the
Japan urges evacuation of small island as 1,000 quakes hit region
Akuseki island has been rattled by 1,031 quakes since June 21.
Zak Starkey on His New Supergroup, and Moving on After Being Fired Twice by the ‘F—ing Crazy’ Who: ‘I’m the Most Famous Drummer on Welfare’
“I’m now the most famous drummer on welfare,” jokes Zak Starkey, and few music fans who follow the news at all will have any trouble knowing what he’s talking about. Few musicians have been more visible in recent years as a permanent pickup player, as Starkey seemed to be with
Massive Medicaid cuts to fuel midterm fights
Presented by Vaccinate Your Family {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Congress passes massive Medicaid cuts, setting up midterm battle With the GOP successfully passing the largest Medicaid cuts in history through President Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” the
The pros and cons for Putin of a big push at Ukraine’s Sumy front
Donald Trump, when asked about reports that Russia is gearing up for a large-scale offensive in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, told the media earlier in the week: “We’ll see what happens. I’m watching it very closely.” This follows the Wall Street Journal’s report alleging that Russia
What Canada's tech tax scrap means for US trade talks
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What Canada's decision to scrap its tech tax means for future trade talks Canada’s decision to rescind its digital services tax (DST) to restart trade negotiations with the U.S. represents a boon for major tech firms and could be
I played 10 free Steam demos this week: here are the 5 games that made it onto my wishlist
Load up your wishlist—a lot of great games are headed your way.
