Netflix is launching a “KPop Demon Hunters” global concert tour. The news was announced during the streamer’s presentation to ad buyers at upfronts in New York City. Details about the concert tour are sparing; a press release from Netflix simply states that it will be “alive
Israeli performer Noam Bettan advanced in the annual Eurovision Song Contest as tensions mounted over his country’s participation, with protesters shouting “stop the genocide” and reportedly delaying the beginning of his performance. Bettan was set to start his performance of
An international team led by researchers at University of California San Diego and University of California, Riverside has developed a free, web-based platform designed to make public metabolomics data more accessible. By allowing users to search for chemical structures across
Astronomers led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) have made the first direct detection of turbulence distorting light in the interstellar medium. The findings will help scientists achieve clearer imaging of the supermassive black hole at the center of
Horses were being ridden, worked, and traded long before anyone thought it possible. New research pushes back the accepted timeline of human use of horses by centuries, showing that humans used horses in organized ways as early as the 4th millennium BCE, if not earlier. The
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are likely to discuss many issues as they meet this week in Beijing. But alongside trade, technology and the war in Iran, one topic of conversation will stand out – the future of Taiwan. Taiwan has long been a sensitive issue in Sino-American
Gene editing can repair a DNA error in mice that causes Dravet syndrome, a rare, incurable, and potentially deadly form of childhood epilepsy. After the edit, the mice have far fewer seizures and live much longer. As published in Science Translational Medicine, the results
Vice President JD Vance brushed aside questions about his plans for 2028 and the possibility of him running on a joint presidential ticket with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Wednesday press conference. “There are few topics that I want to talk about less than what
Rental prices across the ritzy beach enclave are slipping ahead of the June 18-21 tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Current indices for assessing the biological status and quality of rivers are designed to study perennial rivers, so they are not suitable for temporary rivers. This is because the lack of a constant flow of water in the riverbed affects the connectivity and dispersal of
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A week ago, newly appointed Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro was busy regaling investors with plans to turn Disney Plus into the company's "digital centerpiece." By last Friday, though, his attention had presumably shifted to a fight with the Trump administration over free speech.
New Europe Film Sales has closed the first presale on its upcoming 3D family animation “Nina and the Goddess of Thunder,” which has a production budget of 7.5 million euros ($8.77 million). French rights were picked up by KMBO, the leading distributor for animation, whose
NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) has released its most complete view of the starry sky to date, filling in gaps from previous observations. Nearly 6,000 colored dots scattered across the image show the locations of either confirmed or candidate
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Love is wicked blind. The next season of Netflix’s hit dating experiment is heading to Boston. The streamer announced the Season 11 renewal of “Love Is Blind” during its upfronts presentation in New York, revealing that the new installment would arrive sometime in fall 2026.
The Resident Evil and Monster Hunter company is also selling more games on PC than on console
The Prime Minister's Office called Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed a 'historic breakthrough' in ties between the countries. The visit came after reports Israel sent Iron Dome batteries and troops to help defend the Gulf state from Iranian
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold Medicaid money from all 50 states if they do not show that they are complying with federal anti-fraud statutes. Vice President Vance told reporters Wednesday that a letter sent to states by the Department of Health and Human
When Ted Lasso became the coach of last-place AFC Richmond on a popular television show, he jumped in with a can-do coaching style that ignited a team ready for change. Like Lasso, new leaders are more likely than their predecessors to improve motivation and organizational
Robin Sloan writes about the personalized, AI-written, promo emails he’s been getting recently (I have too). “The form is subtler than a one-sized-fits-all promo blast, but it sucks way worse, because it’s fundamentally dishonest.”
Attention, members of the Ton: “Bridgerton” will break its two-year release cycle with its upcoming fifth season. Netflix’s chief content officer Bela Bajaria announced that “Bridgerton” “will return next year with Season 5” during the streamer’s upfront presentation to
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner went after Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) over her questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a hearing on Tuesday, calling her “spineless.” “Pete Hegseth went in front of an Appropriations subcommittee today. Susan
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to be chair of the Federal Reserve. The Senate voted 54-45, with Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joining Republicans in backing Warsh to lead the central bank, where he will have significant influence over interest rates. Warsh is set
In the most divisive vote ever for a Fed chair, Warsh, 56, won confirmation to take over for Jerome Powell.
Just one Democrat voted Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, handing President Donald Trump complete control over the United States’ monetary policy. The final vote for Warsh was 54-45, mostly along party lines. Only Senator John Fetterman
Netflix has sealed a deal with the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to become the event’s new telecast partner. The streamer will take over showcasing the show starting with its 151st edition in early 2027 in New York. Netflix grabbed the rights after Fox Sports’ 10-year deal
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s controversial plan to open city-owned grocery stores is set for an explosive City Council hearing – as a new, immigrant-led business group has built a $1 million-plus war...
Daphnia, also known as water fleas, are artists of defense. When their predators live nearby, the water fleas change their body structure to make themselves more difficult to eat. Professor Linda Weiss from Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany and her team have identified a
Netflix has greenlit the series adaptation of the Vault Comics property “Barbaric” created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden and edited by Adrian Wassel. The announcement was made during Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers on Wednesday in New York. The show was first
Netflix takes a lot of pride in its scripted originals but is growing more focused on the ultimate reality program: NFL football. The streaming titan will show five NFL games next season, compared with the two Christmas Day games it has offered for the past three years. Under
Netflix has renewed basketball comedy “Running Point” for a third season. The series stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, whose appointment as president of the Los Angeles Waves after her brother Cam (Justin Theroux) steps down to attend rehab shocks the NBA. The official
Netflix has issued “My Life With the Walter Boys” a Season 4 renewal ahead of the Season 3 premiere later this year. The fourth season will debut sometime in 2027. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Ali Novak, “My Life With the Walter Boys” stars Nikki Rodriguez as
“Big Mistakes” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix. The announcement was made as part of Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Wednesday. Also included in the announcement that series creator and star Dan Levy will transition to a first-look TV deal
The DHS secretary made a new pitch for a $1 billion Secret Service funding request to centrist Republicans.
One of the world’s most famous baby daddies is getting a Netflix docuseries to chronicle his hectic life. Nick Cannon, the actor, comedian, TV host and 12-time father, is set to star in the untitled series, set ot premiere in winter 2026. The show — which appears to have at one
Bella Maclean also stars in the feature from filmmaker Harry Bradbeer.
Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine and Bella Maclean will team up for “A Matter of Time,” an upcoming feature about an unlikely angel sent from heaven to convince a reclusive man to give up his life for the greater good. Harry Bradbeer (“Enola Holmes”) will direct for producers
Storm petrels are among the smallest and most mysterious seabirds. Until recently, the use of biologgers to track their movements was impossible. A new study published in Biology Letters reveals that they routinely travel hundreds of kilometers while deliberately seeking
Let’s get chocolate wasted: “Grown Ups 3” is officially in development at Netflix. The Adam Sandler threequel has long been rumored, with cast members David Spade and Kevin James teasing that the project was in the works. But this announcement marks the first time Netflix has
Kyle Newacheck, who directed last summer's 'Happy Gilmore 2,' is attached to helm the follow-up to Sony's hit 2010 comedy.
The Trump administration plans to withhold $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements from California, claiming that the state has not taken alleged fraud tied to its hospice and home health agencies “seriously.” “These fraudulent health care providers are getting rich by giving
The adaptation of the hit Vault Comics title will be showrun by Sheldon Turner ('X-Men: First Class') and Robert Rovner, who shepherded CW series 'Supergirl.'
Trump's new golden statue in Miami has been compared to the Golden Calf, but it's more akin to a Moloch idol.
When you’re done keeping up with the Kardashians and devouring the secrets of “Calabasas Confidential,” enter the gates of “Calabasas,” a scripted series set in the Los Angeles enclave. The project, led by “Bridgerton” creator Chris Van Dusen and executive producers Kim
Netflix says its influence among people who want to watch commercrials is growing. The streaming titan said Wednesday during its “upfront” presentation to advertisers that its ad-supported subscription tier reaches reaches more than 250 million global monthly active viewers, up
If you’ve been meaning to grow your physical movie collection, now’s a good time to do it. Through May 25th, The Criterion Collection is taking 30 percent off every disc on its site, including standard Blu-rays, 4K releases, box sets, and even films that are currently only
Kids across the United States have been caught in the crosshairs of a “reading recession” that predated the COVID-19 pandemic and the virtual learning challenges it posed to students and parents alike, according to data released Wednesday by the Educational Opportunity Project
“I’ve managed to catch them early enough to be able to reverse some of the damage,” Lennon writes, urging fans to “get checked out”