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Damian McCarthy's Hokum has been 10 years in the making
The director of Caveat, Oddity, and Hokum talks casting Adam Scott and why Ireland is scary in an interview with Polygon.
UK raises terror threat level to severe after two Jewish men stabbed in north London
Severe is the second-highest rung on a five-point scale and means intelligence agencies consider an attack highly likely in the next six months.
Hegseth argues 60-day clock on Iran war stopped with ceasefire
Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth argued on Thursday that the 60-day clock for the conflict with Iran stopped when President Trump announced a ceasefire, as Democratic senators tee up yet another war powers vote. President Trump notified Congress of the military operations in Iran on
Emmys: Supporting Actress (Drama) — ‘The Pitt’ Could Stack the Field, but Allison Janney and Julianne Nicholson Are Viable Contenders
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
GOP, Democratic senators pressure Trump to combat China’s influence in Latin America
Republican and Democratic senators are calling on President Trump to counter China’s broad influence in Latin America ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in May, according to a resolution obtained exclusively by The Hill. Introduced
Tony Wilson, Hot Chocolate Bassist and Songwriter, Dead at 89
Artist co-wrote "You Sexy Thing," "Emma," "Brother Louie," and other hits for the group
Thermos recalls 8.2M bottles, jars after 3 reports of vision loss
The recall warns "the stopper can forcefully eject when opened" if food and beverages are stored in the containers for too long.
MCU Star Evangeline Lilly Blasts Disney for Marvel Layoffs: ‘Shame on You For Turning Your Back on the People Who’ Gave You ‘Power’
Evangeline Lilly, who plays Hope van Dyne/Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, took to Instagram to blast Disney for firing Marvel employees amid the recent layoffs that saw 1,000 staffers let go from the company at large. Lilly was particularly outraged over the axing of
Russian city faces toxic aftermath of refinery attack
April 30 - Residents of the Russian port city of Tuapse were ordered not to drink tap water and schools remained closed on Thursday, as authorities grappled with the aftermath of the third Ukrainian drone strike on its oil refinery this month. The area has been subject to a
Trump says Tennessee governor vows to redistrict state
President Trump said Thursday that he spoke with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) about redistricting in the state to give Republicans a leg up in congressional races ahead of the November midterm elections. The conversation comes after a Wednesday Supreme Court decision limiting
J McClendon Gives First Interview About End Of Glass Beach And Launch Of New Band You Are An Angel
In 2019 Glass Beach released their debut LP The First Glass Beach Album, a feat of emo maximalism that earned the quartet a Band To Watch accolade from frequent Stereogum contributor Ian Cohen. In 2024, Glass Beach re-emerged with their also-excellent sophomore album Plastic
Africa: US to Issue New Passports Featuring Trump's Face
[Premium Times] It also includes the US flag and Mr Trump's signature, in gold.
Roblox allowed predator to pay Uber driver $1K to abduct teen girl who was sexually assaulted, locked in a room: lawsuit
The anonymous plaintiff is accusing Roblox, an uber-popular video game site, and Discord, an online messaging platform, of ignoring warnings about her abductor’s history of illicit behavior.
Jujutsu Kaisen's spin-off sequel now has a special promo courtesy of MAPPA
Modulo gets a quick but stunning promo before the release of its final volume in May.
Sanctions spotlight: Kyrgyzstan, UAE networks, and the global aviation supply chain to Russia
Sanctions targeting former post-Soviet countries involved in supplying aviation spare parts have made headlines across global media. Today the government of Kyrgyzstan set a notable precedent by defending its banks and companies accused of supporting Russia’s defense industry.
Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns
By Crispian Balmer ROME, April 30 (Reuters) - The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would not hand out awards to artists from Russia or Israel. The Biennale did not give
Lebanon's internal splits over talks with Israel trip up Saudi mediation efforts
By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily, Tom Perry and Samia Nakhoul BEIRUT, April 30 (Reuters) - A growing rift between top Lebanese officials has thrown a wrench into Saudi efforts to help Lebanon's leaders forge a united position over historic negotiations with Israel, Lebanese
Africa: Sudan - Africa's Forgotten Battleground
[Leadership] The ongoing civil war in Sudan, which has escalated dramatically since April 2023, has grown to become one of the most consequential conflicts in contemporary Africa.
Apple execs to talk China and tariffs, but will avoid discussing foldable iPhone, per bettors on Kalshi
Apple is set to report earnings after the bell on Thursday, with its conference call scheduled for 5:00 pm ET.
Insolvent Publisher Announces Gaming Showcase Just 24 Hours After Shutting Down RPG Studio As Union Calls On Fans Not To Buy Its Games
Also: Atomfall is getting a TV show spin-off
India is credible – but does it have the will to lead on Hormuz?
As the US-Iran conflict enters a volatile new phase, Indian analysts are sharply divided over the direction of New Delhi’s foreign policy. Much is on the line: economic vulnerability at home and reputational risk abroad, particularly across the Global South. How India responds
Dozens of Suspended ‘Halos’ Glimmer in a Florentine Factory
SpY's latest installation suspends metallic discs inside of an industrial space as part of Bright Festival. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Dozens
Congress, close the crypto crime gap — before criminals get there first
Americans lost nearly $21 billion to fraud last year, with cryptocurrency-related scams accounting for the largest share of losses, highlighting the need for Congress to close the regulatory gap and apply the same anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act standards to digital
Johnson backs states redistricting ahead of November midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that other states should redraw their congressional maps in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that Louisiana’s addition of a second majority-Black congressional district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. “The Supreme
Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion'
Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit
Trump launches fresh tirade against Merz after troop withdrawal threat
Trump's barrage of criticism comes in response to Merz's comments on Monday that the US was being "humiliated" by the Iranian leadership.
House passes bill to fund most of DHS in major step toward ending 10-week shutdown
The House on Thursday passed a bill to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), minus Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a major step toward ending the record-breaking, 10-week shutdown. The bill passed by voice vote less than an
Congress ends record-shattering DHS shutdown
The House acted after weeks of delay to fund most Homeland Security agencies, which have gone unfunded for 76 days.
Trump Nominates Fox News Contributor as Next Surgeon General
President Donald Trump announced a new surgeon general nominee Thursday, and unsurprisingly, it appears to be someone that he’s seen make frequent appearances on Fox News. In a post on Truth Social, the president announced that he had named Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to take the new
