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Jonathan Groff Cries Winning First Tony Award, Thanks ‘Spring Awakening’ Cast for Inspiring Him to Come Out at 23
The third time’s the charm. Jonathan Groff has won his first Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for “Merrily We Roll Along.” Groff played Franklin Shepard alongside Lindsay Mendez and Daniel Radcliffe who also won his first Tony Award at
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Secures China Release Date (But Censorship Cuts Likely)
Disney/Marvel Studios’ wildly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine has landed a day-and-date release in China on July 26. The approval from Beijing’s film regulators marks the first time the Merc with a Mouth has gotten the green light to launch in China simultaneously with the
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ to Incur Only ‘Minimal Cuts’ Ahead of Confirmed China Theatrical Release
“Deadpool & Wolverine” will enjoy a release in mainland Chinese cinemas on July 26, simultaneous with its North American outing. And, despite hailing from what is arguably Marvel’s most adult franchise, the film will incur only “minimal cuts” for its China release. All foreign
Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed’s ‘Barzakh’ Sets Streaming Date (EXCLUSIVE)
Series “Barzakh,” starring top Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, has set a streaming date. The six-episode series is produced by Waqas Hassan and Shailja Kejriwal for Zindagi, the Indian subcontinent focused programming block on streamer ZEE5 Global. It is helmed by
‘There’s 20% more methane than they thought’: new data confirms Australia has been undercounting cattle
The Australian Bureau of Statistics updated its methodology and says there are 4 million more cattle than previously estimated Sign up for the Rural Network email newsletter Join the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the community Official figures have
Pixar's Inside Out 2 sees record opening weekend
It marks a big win for cinemas, which have seen lacklustre takings for some major new movies this year.
U.S. special envoy to visit Israel in bid to prevent Lebanon escalation
Amos Hochstein's arrival reflects growing concern in the Biden administration about the possibility of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel deteriorating into all-out war
By linking end of hostilities to a deal in Gaza, Nasrallah pushes away deal both parties want
Nasrallah's decision to tie the war's two fronts together has forced the U.S. to pressure Israel to reach a deal with Hamas in Gaza. But it seems that even the visit by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein to the region, which begins today, is not expected to lead to a breakthrough
Israeli military says Hezbollah 'bringing us to brink of escalation'
Israeli army announces daily 'tactical pause' in attempt to increase flow of aid into Gaza ■ Two reservists killed in tank explosion in Gaza; IDF releases names of 6 soldiers killed in Rafah APC explosion ■ Protesters against the government block major highways across Israel ■
China expanding its nuclear arsenal: Report
The Chinese nuclear arsenal is expanding and quickly, according to a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published Monday. The number of operational nuclear warheads globally is increasing every year, the report found, with the most
Classic indie Shovel Knight is geting a definitive edition
For its 10th anniversary, this year.
McDonald's will stop testing AI to take drive-thru orders, for now
Article URL: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/16/24179679/mcdonalds-ending-ai-chatbot-drive-thru-ordering-test-ibm Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40701868 Points: 8 # Comments: 4
Daniel Radcliffe Wins His First Tony Award for ‘Merrily We Roll Along’
The boy who lived has won his first Tony Award. At the 77th annual Tony Awards, Daniel Radcliffe won the award for best performance by a featured actor in a musical for “Merrily We Roll Along,” in which he plays Charley Kringas, the lyricist and best friend of Franklin Shepard
Jerry Seinfeld Mocks a Pro-Palestinian Heckler During Set in Australia
“We have a genius ladies and gentlemen, he solved the Middle East,” Seinfeld quipped
Why ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Premiere Killed Off [SPOILER] in ‘Blood and Cheese’ Scene and How It’s Different From the Book
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers from the Season 2 premiere of HBO’s “House of the Dragon.” After closing Season 1 with the swift and shocking death of a child — Rhaenyra Targaryen’s (Emma D’Arcy) son Lucerys Velaryon — “House of the Dragon” opened its second
House of the Dragon season 2’s premiere lets side characters take the spotlight in a way the book never could
Photo: Theo Whitman/HBO Prince Daemon’s orders could have been clearer Continue reading…
Obama says he mostly watches sports in this 'cynical time'
Former President Obama said Sunday that he tends to avoid consuming media about politics amidst the testy 2024 election, telling a group of social media influencers that we live in a “cynical time.” Obama spoke at a Biden campaign fundraiser with the president on Saturday in
Activist Starboard amasses Autodesk stake, weighs suit over delayed probe disclosure
Autodesk has been under deep scrutiny over an accounting scandal that led to the resignation of its CFO over potentially inflated financial metrics.
Korea Box Office: ‘Inside Out 2’ Leaps to Powerful Lead With $12 Million Debut Weekend
Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” leaped to a crushing first place debut at the South Korean box office on its opening weekend. The American animation film earned $12.3 million from 1.75 million ticket sales between Friday and Sunday, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service
All the House of the Dragon houses and characters you need to know
Photo: Ollie Upton/HBO Keep track of who’s aligned with who Continue reading…
Five new Steam games you probably missed (June 17, 2024)
Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
The Worst Dads in All of Literature, including Abraham (the Bible), Pretty...
The Worst Dads in All of Literature , including Abraham (the Bible), Pretty Much Any Dad in Shakespeare, and Pap Finn from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Watch Jay-Z, Alicia Keys Perform ‘Empire State of Mind’ at the 2024 Tony Awards
The song is featured in the Tony-nominated Hell’s Kitchen loosely based on Keys’ early life and music
All the dragons in House of the Dragon
Image: HBO Westeros is heading into chaos and war, and the dragonriders are picking sides Continue reading…
Abbott calls out 'voter fraud' in Houston judicial race
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) pointed to what he viewed as a prime example of voter fraud on Saturday in a Houston-area judicial race after a new election was ordered nearly two years after the fact. A Houston judge found last month that more than 1,400 votes in the 2022 180th
Moore to pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) will be issuing a mass pardon for more than 175,000 marijuana convictions on Monday. The pardons will be one of the country’s biggest acts of clemency involving the drug that’s now widely used recreationally. In an interview with The Washington Post,
Augmenting biological intelligence with RL in C.elegans using optogenetics [pdf]
Article URL: https://klab.tch.harvard.edu/publications/PDFs/gk8172.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40701391 Points: 22 # Comments: 1
Watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Stars Perform ‘Power’ at a Library During Emmy FYC Event
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” powers on — literally. Season 16 stars Dawn, Mhi’Ya Iman Le’Paige, Morphine, Q, Plane Jane, Sapphira Cristál and winner Nymphia Wind performed the original song “Power” from the “Werq the World” episode at Monday’s Emmy FYC event at the Culver City Library.
They make USB-C cables with displays now
Article URL: https://ounapuu.ee/posts/2024/06/05/usb-c-cables/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40701310 Points: 38 # Comments: 32
Trump ally rips German chancellor for comments supporting Biden
A former Trump administration Pentagon official went after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday after the chancellor complimented President Biden as Europe looks to the November elections. Scholz told Politico on Saturday that Biden knows “exactly what he is doing” and is
‘The Fabulous Four’ Trailer: Susan Sarandon, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Megan Mullally Are Bette Midler’s Bridesmaids in Feel-Good Comedy
The trailer for “The Fabulous Four,” starring Bette Midler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Megan Mullally and Susan Sarandon has dropped, wedding bells galore. Per the film’s logline, “‘The Fabulous Four’ is an uproarious comedy about a group of life-long friends (Sarandon, Mullally and
Netanyahu slams military plans for daily 'tactical pauses' to allow aid into Gaza
The UN has repeatedly reported that Gaza is experiencing a humanitarian crisis, with widespread hunger and hundreds of thousands of people on the brink of famine. Israel has come under increasing pressure to ease the humanitarian burden on Gaza.
Nikki Haley mourns the death of her father on Father’s Day
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley posted online announcing the death of her father on Father’s Day. “This morning I had to say goodbye to the smartest, sweetest, kindest, most decent man I have ever known,” Haley posted on the social media platform X, along with a
