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Scarlett Johansson in Talks for ‘The Batman 2’

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

Sweats & Swots

“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

3 big questions facing Washington on AI

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

Uber launches robotaxis in Dallas

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

Trump's name added the US Institute of Peace building

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

Surrealism Against Fascism

"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?"

Comcast’s Versant Spin-Off From NBCU Set to Close in January

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