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‘They Will Kill You’ Review: A Fiery Revenge Farce Crashes and Burns
In Kirill Sokolov’s “They Will Kill You,” a sword-wielding Zazie Beetz infiltrates a satanic cult housed in a luxury hotel, with the aim of rescuing one of its maids from becoming a human sacrifice. The pieces are all in place for a viciously enjoyable midnight action romp,
Exodus gameplay reveal looks a lot like the Mass Effect we've been waiting for
Exodus, a new space-faring RPG from Archetype Entertainment, is starting to look more like a new Mass Effect game.
Hayley Williams, Geese, Clipse Lead 2026 Libera Indie Awards Nominees
Hayley Williams, Geese, Clipse, and Oklou were among the top nominees for the 2026 Libera Awards, presented by Merlin in association with the Foundation for Independent Music and the American Association of Independent Music. The nominees for all of the 38 categories honoring
Disney and Marc Jacobs Team Up on ‘Mickey & Friends’ Tennis Collection
Marc Jacobs is once again returning to the Disney vault. For Spring/Summer 2026, the designer’s kids line is teaming up with Disney’s Mickey & Friends for a third consecutive collaboration: a nostalgia-filled tennis apparel collection. The new capsule, which launched Wednesday
White House says China agreed to postpone Trump's Beijing trip
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - The White House said on Wednesday that China had agreed to postpone U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, originally scheduled in just two weeks. Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that the White House was working to secure a new date
A 'two-factor authentication' system that controls microRNA destruction
Cells rely on tiny molecules called microRNAs to tune which genes are active and when. Cells must carefully control the lifespan of microRNAs to prevent widespread disruption to gene regulation. A new study led by researchers at Whitehead Institute and Germany's Max Planck
Trump administration takes steps to curb energy cost hikes
US President Donald Trump's administration scrambled Wednesday to rein in surging energy costs from war in the Middle East, temporarily waiving a century-old shipping law and easing Venezuela sanctions. The moves came after oil prices rocketed following US-Israeli strikes on
Guards consolidating power in Mojtaba Khamenei's Iran
The upheaval in Iran's leadership since the start of the war with Israel and the United States has further strengthened the political influence of the Islamic republic's ideological army, the Revolutionary Guards, analysts said. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was
First world map shows impact of the tidal pulse in coastal rivers
Tides not only affect regions along the coast, their periodic fluctuations are carried upstream inland through coastal rivers. River sections particularly affected by these tidal pulses are exposed to an increased risk of flooding. It is therefore important to localize these
The Snyder Cut of Justice League was supposed to change everything — but it still stands alone
Five years after the movie’s much-hyped release, Zack Snyder's Justice League hasn't changed Hollywood in the ways many thought it would
Colliding dust and the sparks of creation: Carbon-coated grains provide new clue to life's early energy
Two microscopic grains collide and produce a tiny spark. This phenomenon may have provided the energy to kick off life on Earth. But if these solid particles have the same composition, what factor causes the charge to flow in a given direction? In a study published in Nature,
Mystery of quinine biosynthesis solved with newly discovered enzymes
For over 350 years, quinine and other extracts from the cinchona tree (Cinchona spp.) were the only effective medicines against malaria, a tropical fever caused by single-celled parasites of the genus Plasmodium and transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. The name "cinchona tree"
Integrative archaeogenetics reveal how Southern Andean communities adopted farming and endured crises
An interdisciplinary study published in Nature reconstructs over 2,000 years of population history in Argentina's Uspallata Valley (UV), a southern frontier of Andean farming spread in ancient times, with broader lessons on how agriculture shaped societies and how communities
Global study finds majority of people worldwide prioritize environmental protection over economic growth
A new study by University of Vermont researchers finds that a majority of people across the globe favor protecting the environment over growing the economy when the two goals conflict. The paper, published recently in the journal Ecological Economics, analyzed data from two
‘The Fabelmans’ Breakout Gabriel LaBelle to Star in Darkly Comic Thriller ‘Not Safe for Life’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Gabriel LaBelle, who broke out with Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans,” has been set to star in “Not Safe for Life,” a darkly comic thriller hailing from Caviar (“The Rider”) and Jon Watts’ Freshman Year (“Final Destination: Bloodlines”). Production is set to kick off on March
‘Tamron Hall’ Renewed in Daytime as Competition Thins Out, Reveals Season 8 Tagline: ‘Let’s Keep Talking’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In a landscape where four major daytime talk shows are wrapping this year, Tamron Hall has a different message for her audience: “Let’s Keep Talking.” That’s the timely slogan the host and her team have come up with for Season 8 of “Tamron Hall,” which has been renewed for
‘Cross’ Renewed for Season 3 at Amazon Prime Video
Alex Cross is back on the case, as Amazon Prime Video has renewed the thriller series “Cross” for a third season. Based on characters created by author James Patterson, the show stars Aldis Hodge as the titular detective who, in Season 2, worked to solve the murder of a
Sheng Wang’s Netflix Special ‘Purple’ Sets April Premiere Date, Drops Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Sheng Wang will return to Netflix for his second stand-up special, titled “Purple.” Directed by Ali Wong, the comedy hour will debut on April 7. It sees Sheng delving into what it means to be a grown-up and, per the logline, “exploring ordinary life moments: sharing prized
Democrats must strike a sharp blow against economic royalists and win back middle America
Democrats must take a populist economic campaign against the economic royalists who have benefited from Donald Trump's tax cuts and use the money to fund public health care programs and reduce the wealth gap.
A static electricity mystery comes to the surface
Seemingly random charging of identical materials depends on the carbonaceous molecules stuck to their surfaces
Georgian Orthodox Patriarch Ilia II, hailed as an 'epochal figure,' dies at 93
Ilia II was hospitalised on Tuesday morning in critical condition with "mass bleeding from the stomach," the director of the Caucasus Medical Centre said.
‘CBS Evening News’ sinks below 4M viewers after Tony Dokoupil reboot
CBS’s “Evening News” averaged about 3.83 million viewers for the week ending March 13, according to Nielsen figures cited by Variety.
Josh D’Amaro, on His First Day as Disney CEO, Tells Employees ‘Creative Excellence Will Remain Our North Star’
Josh D’Amaro, who is getting the keys to the Magic Kingdom as he assumes the role of Disney’s ninth CEO on Wednesday, spelled out the priorities for the company under his leadership — which do not suggest he is going to depart radically from the strategy under previous chief
The Fascinating Engineering of the Titanic: How the...
The Fascinating Engineering of the Titanic: How the Great Ocean Liner Was Built . “Issues of the journal The Engineer published between 1909 and 1911 contain detailed photographs of the construction of both the Titanic and Olympic…”
Sony Updates 3-Year-Old Blog Celebrating Game’s Launch To Announce It’s Being Shut Down Soon
Firewall Ultra 's launch week post on the official PlayStation site is now an awkward tombstone for the online shooter
South Pars gas field attacked: Iran state media
Iranian state media reported Wednesday that facilities at the country’s South Pars natural gas field were targeted, according to The Associated Press (AP). Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency reported the attack in Iran’s southern Bushehr province.
Vince Gill Would Support Taylor Swift Being Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
"Why wouldn’t you?" says Gill, who was inducted into the Hall when he was only 50 — making him the second youngest inductee ever
Kristen Stewart to Preside Over Biarritz Nouvelles Vagues Festival in France
Kristen Stewart is set to preside over the competition jury of the fourth edition of the Biarritz Nouvelles Vagues Festival which showcases films about youth in Southwestern France. Stewart, who made her directorial debut last year with “The Chronology of Water,” will head a
Markwayne Mullin's DHS nomination not at risk from Rand Paul, Thune says
A testy exchange between fellow Republicans will not be fatal, the majority leader said.
Embassy Studios Opens Creative Production Complex in Midtown Manhattan
Embassy Studios has opened a new production complex in Midtown Manhattan. The complex will be housed within the Engineering Building on 39th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Embassy Studios services will offer recording, mixing, mastering, and end-to-end production for
Three private planes at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport damaged by Iran missile debris
TEL AVIV, March 18 - Three private planes parked at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv suffered \"severe\" damage after being hit by debris from Iranian missiles that were intercepted by Israeli air defence systems, the Israel Airports Authority said on Wednesday.
Gabbard tells senators Iranian regime is degraded but still intact
The director of national intelligence provided the Senate Intelligence Committee with mixed messages about the state of Iran’s nuclear program before the war began.
Share In The Incredible Moment An Indie Dev Discovers His Game Made $250,000
Tangy TD developer Cakez livestreamed the moment he looked at his game's income
Food pantry shuts as community shop announced
The food pantry in Heath Town run by Hope Community Project will be turned into a community shop.
Cesar Chavez celebrations halted over abuse allegations
The United Farm Workers (UFW) on Tuesday announced that it will not celebrate the birthday of its founder, civil rights icon Cesar Chavez, later this month after the labor union received "troubling allegations" in connection with "family issues" and abuse of "young women and
Live Nation Employee Says He Regrets Calling Customers ‘So Stupid’ as Antitrust Trial Continues
The Live Nation ticketing employee who told a coworker that some of the company’s customers were “so stupid” called his remarks “very immature and unacceptable” during testimony at the company’s antitrust trial on Tuesday. He was also seen bragging that the company was “robbing
X — formerly known as Twitter — is experiencing outages, users reporting social media site is down
X is down for many users, with a sharp spike in reported issues.
Influential Lo-Fi Band Some Velvet Sidewalk Announce First New Album In 29 Years Critters Encore
Olympia’s Some Velvet Sidewalk made a lot of noise between the years of 1987 and 1997. Founded by Al Larsen on vocals and guitar and the late Robert Christie on drums, the DIY band put out a bunch of lo-fi rock albums on K Records, at times recruiting associates like future
