Scarlett Johansson is in negotiations to join the cast of “The Batman 2,” starring opposite Robert Pattinson. The move is the latest major franchise deal for Johansson, who recently starred in “Jurassic World Rebirth” and will appear in “The Exorcist” reboot. Zoe Kravitz’s
Stephen Ross, founder of Hudson Yards developer Related Companies, is putting financial muscle behind Archer Aviation, Wall Street Journal reported.
In this show, the 83-year-old American artist touches on life, death, and mutual support in ways that feel more personal than ever.
The news follows the organization’s abrupt termination of a long-running partnership with the Henry Street Settlement.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician played on and co-wrote classics like "Green Onions," "In the Midnight Hour," and "(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay"
Thirty years ago, on December 14 1995, the presidents of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia signed the Dayton agreement. The treaty ended three years of bloodshed in what was, at the time, the largest war in Europe since 1945. This distinction is
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“Ugh, this kid is so sweaty!” my son exclaimed as he came under attack in some game he was playing. This was a few years ago; my ears perked up and I asked him what he meant. He explained that “sweaty” was a derogatory term for gamers who were trying super hard to win. Such
Few films end with a line that doubles as a mission statement, distilling both the story’s themes and the creators’ intents. “Arco” fits the bill, captured in its final words: “I wish that things would change.” “Art and activism come from the same place,” says producer Natalie
Policymakers in Washington are grappling with key questions about how to regulate AI and deal with its potential downstream effects, as the technology continues to develop at a rapid pace. Current and former lawmakers and industry stakeholders joined The Hill’s "AI in America
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The images of Epstein’s US Virgin Islands house are part of a new trove of documents released by the United States House Oversight Committee.
How the star and cinematographer of Netflix's awards contender helped director Clint Bentley craft a frontier drama built from memories, silence and the quiet dignity of an ordinary life.
Move marks president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations and support for cleaner-running vehicles Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he is repealing the Biden-era federal fuel economy standards, significantly weakening fuel efficiency requirements for tens
In November 2024, Kendrick Lamar’s sixth album, “GNX,” arrived as big records often do these days — with little warning, other than a teaser video that dropped less than an hour before the surprise release. But for those under the rapper’s cone of silence for the past three
Navy Adm. Frank M. “Mitch” Bradley will head to Capitol Hill on Thursday to brief senior lawmakers on the Trump administration’s controversial strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean. Questions have been swirling in recent days about the details of the
Donald Trump has taken over the United States Institute of Peace building in Washington, D.C., and put his name on it, even as the legal battle over who owns the building is ongoing. Independent journalist Marisa Kabas posted about the visible signage on the building Wednesday
Since the end of the 12-day war with Israel, the number of executions in Iran has reached new highs. At least 256 prisoners were executed in November alone, as the government signals that internal dissent will not be tolerated amid ongoing threats from Israel and the U.S.
A pair of scientists who worked on the study cited “substantial” issues with the paper, which was originally published in Nature in April 2024.
Rideshare company Uber has started the use of robotaxis in Dallas, according to a Wednesday press release. The company said it had announced Wednesday that customers in Dallas now had access to an Avride robotaxi, which it called “a brand-new way to ride with Uber.” “The
President Trump’s name has been added to the exterior of the U.S. Institute of Peace Building in the nation’s capital. NBC News first reported that “Donald J. Trump” was added to the sign outside of the building. The Institute of Peace was among the organizations targeted by
"A century ago, artists who survived the trenches captured humanity’s capacity for destruction. What can they teach us about confronting the far-right in a new age of genocide?"
When Gates opens a gap between how something is perceived and what it is, he does not simply make a connection for the viewer — he invites self-reflection.
WME has signed spiritual leader, author and “Woman Evolve” founder Sarah Jakes Roberts for representation. The agency will collaborate with Jakes Roberts to expand her presence and mission to redefine what it means to be a woman of faith through public speaking, touring, film,
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - A Pentagon investigation has faulted U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for using Signal on his personal device to transmit sensitive information about planned strikes in Yemen, saying it could have endangered U.S.
Paulson paid tribute to her late friend by sharing a bunch of old texts from Keaton, like, "As usual, your voicemail is full. What makes you so fucking popular?"
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The historic sundering of NBC from a portfolio of cable networks that have girded it for years will take place early next year. Comcast, NBC’s corporate parent will on January 2 spin off MSNBC, CNBC and a group of other businesses into a new company called Versant, the company
Surprise, surprise: House Republicans don’t want the public to hear what Jack Smith has to say about President Donald Trump —even though the president claims he’d prefer it. The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday to the former special counsel,
Many of my fellow curators, especially at institutions, have failed to speak out against fascism. What is it about being a curator that offers a free pass for political silence?
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GOP frustration with Trump’s defense secretary has intensified, with some lawmakers questioning their confidence in him as key committees pursue an aggressive oversight campaign.
Guitarist Steve Cropper, who left an indelible impression on Memphis soul music as an instrumentalist, producer and songwriter at Stax Records, has died, his son Cameron confirmed to Variety on Wednesday. He was 84. Cropper was best known to the public for his distinctive,
The Oscar winner — and 'Marty Supreme' star — was honored with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award this year.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is simply not cut out to lead the Democratic Party in any kind of serious opposition against Trump, as he proved once again on Wednesday. The insipid congressman twice made a point to praise the president on two particularly controversial
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Salvador Plasencia, the doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before his overdose death in 2023, was sentenced Wednesday to 30 months in federal prison. Plasencia apologized to Perry’s family before the sentence was read in a Los Angeles federal court,
House Speaker Mike Johnson is convinced he has a grip on his caucus, even as reports circulate that his control is slipping. The chief House Republican rebuked comments made by Representative Elise Stefanik, who told The Wall Street Journal Tuesday that the speaker would not
"I failed Matthew Perry," Dr. Salvador Plasencia said in address to court. "I should have protected him. ... I'm just so sorry"
It’s almost pointless to attach numbers to Alex Warren’s smash single “Ordinary” because they go out of date so quickly. The song passed a billion streams on Spotify alone in September and, as we write this, is well past 2 billion overall. It was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
This week, we honor an advocate for women’s leadership, a museum architect, and a photographer of dreamscapes.
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Water From Your Eyes’ It’s A Beautiful Place is one of the Best Albums Of 2025. If you haven’t listened to it yet, go do that right now, and then come back to listen to its follow-up It’s Beautiful, a new EP comprising reworked versions of three album highlights. For this
The holidays always feel like a little exhale. A moment to pause, reset and dream about where the next passport stamp might come from. As the year winds down, Americans sketch out future escapes, imagining where they might land when life allows for a fresh beginning on the
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Halle Berry spoke candidly about her opinion of a possible presidential run by California governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday at the New York Times DealBook Summit, declaring “With the way he’s overlooked women, half the population, by devaluing us in midlife, he probably should
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced the launch of an online portal where the public can report on "potentially unlawful activity by federal agents and officers" in the Golden State. The portal allows people to submit photos and