Higher voter turnout expected at Johor, Negeri Sembilan state elections: Analysts
Voter fatigue could dampen participation, said an analyst.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene: UFC fights don't belong on White House lawn
President Trump’s plan to celebrate his 80th birthday with a UFC viewing on the White House lawn is drawing skepticism from former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who says the location is inappropriate. “I think UFC fights are great. I enjoy watching them, but to be honest
Faster biological aging consistently linked to poverty and discrimination
By integrating findings from 140 studies and nearly 66,000 individuals, researchers from the Biosocial team at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in collaboration with Columbia University in New York have shown that lower socioeconomic status and exposure to
Future and Tyla Declare ‘Game Time’ at Stunning World Cup Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles
Lisa, Anitta, and Rema also delivered their high wattage "Goals" track for the celebration
Judge orders restoration of National Parks displays removed under Trump executive order
A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to reinstall displays it removed from National Parks sites over the past year as part of a crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) content and climate change information. A group of park advocacy
Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president
Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will find exporting fossil fuels increasingly difficult but can switch to exporting clean energy products, the president of the next UN climate
Meet REMORA: The autonomous space fleet built to tag and track asteroids
To truly understand what an asteroid is made of, we need to send a probe to it. Remote sensing from ground-based telescopes, or even orbiting observatories, can only do so much. A new white paper submitted to the U.K. Space Agency's 2035 Space Frontiers program (available on
DGA Responds to Production Slump by Limiting TV Actors and Others From Taking Director Jobs
The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors and others who work on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks to preserve jobs for career TV directors. The provision is meant to address the 40% downturn in production jobs
Viral ‘Open Door’ YouTube Short to be Adapted Into Feature, Earns Six-Figure Development Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
“Open Door,” Kevin Cate’s viral sci-fi short with nearly 15 million views across YouTube shorts, TikTok and Instagram, will be adapted into a feature-length film through a six-figure development deal. The news follows the success of breakout horror films “Obsession and
Appeals panel denies last-ditch effort to keep Trump’s name on Kennedy Center
A federal appeals court panel denied the Trump administration’s last-ditch effort to halt an end-of-day deadline to remove the president’s name from the exterior of the Kennedy Center. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit's order allows the deadline to remain until
Aaron Sorkin on Why Jesse Eisenberg Didn’t Return as Mark Zuckerberg for ‘Social Reckoning’: “Has His Problems With the Guy”
Jeremy Strong took over the Facebook founder role for the sequel to the 2010 Oscar-winning film.
‘The Furious’: Inside the Balletic and Brutal Fight Scenes, From Mixing Martial Art Styles to Taking 18 Days to Shoot the Insane Final Showdown
While the premise of “The Furious” is simple — a father named Wang Wei (Xie Miao) must find his daughter after she is kidnapped by a child trafficking ring — it’s the springboard for a nonstop flurry of action. Kenji Tanigaki’s Hong Kong epic, which opens in American theaters
Victory! 702 has Expired!
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lets US intelligence agencies collect communications from foreigners abroad without a warrant, and routinely sweeps in Americans’ emails, messages, and calls in the process. The authority for this program is set to
WABC-TV’s Bill Ritter Departs ‘Eyewitness News’ Anchor Job After Being Diagnosed With Early Stage Alzheimer’s
Longtime WABC-TV/ABC7 news anchor Bill Ritter is stepping down from the “Eyewitness News” chair after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s. Ritter announced on Friday’s 6 p.m. newscast that it would be his last. Ritter has anchored the station’s 6 p.m. “Eyewitness News”
‘Blue Film’ Star Kieron Moore Says Movie’s Kink and Taboo Subjects Were ‘Never a Shock’ to Him Because He Has ‘Super Sex Positive’ Friends
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains significant details about “Blue Film,” now available on VOD. Kieron Moore hopes that people don’t know much about “Blue Film” before they watch the movie. “I think it’s really good to go in as blind as you can,” the actor tells me. “That’s
Democrats on the lookout for their next ObamaCare
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Democrats on the lookout for their next ObamaCare With healthcare costs a top concern in this election cycle and enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies going nowhere in Congress, parts
‘Lilo & Stitch 2’: Chris Sanders, Who Voices Stitch, Set to Direct Live-Action Sequel
“Lilo & Stitch” co-creator Chris Sanders, who also voices Stitch, will take the reins and direct the forthcoming live-action sequel. Last year, Disney’s live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” delivered the biggest Memorial Day weekend opening in box office history ($183 million)
Gene Shalit, Longtime ‘Today Show’ Film Critic, Dies at 100
Shalit, the bushy-haired mustachioed television personality who reviewed books and movies on “The Today Show” for 40 years, died Friday. His family told NBC News he “passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life.” Shalit appeared on NBC’s “The Today Show” from
Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
Everything we know about Silent Hill: Townfall and its foggy Scottish town
Townfall's got medical trauma, fog, and a radio. Sounds like Silent Hill to me.
‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 6: [SPOILER] Gets Killed, [SPOILER] Gets Shot and Beulah and Everett Get it On
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the sixth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “A Cowboy Saint,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Last week’s “Dutton Ranch” was a big one, as Rip (Cole Hauser) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) both now work at the 10 Petal Ranch for Beulah
‘Kazaam’ Director Responds to That Brutal ‘Scary Movie’ Jab About Shaq Playing a Rapping Genie
"I don't think we executed it as well as we could have," Paul Michael Glaser tells The Hollywood Reporter about the 1996 family-friendly feature that led to a memorable punchline in Paramount's new comedy.
Paramount-Warner Bros. merger creeps forward as US regulators approve
Paramount Skydances buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery has been OKed by the Justice Department, leading to a mega studio merger.
Apollo snubs Mamdani, picks Texas tech hotspot for second US HQ
The Marc Rowan-led powerhouse chose Austin over Florida over apparent concerns about the lack of private school places in Florida, The Financial Times reported earlier Friday.
Justice Department approves Paramount bid to acquire Warner Bros.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved Paramount’s $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, according to the DOJ’s Antitrust Division, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the merger between the two global entertainment giants. A DOJ analysis determined that
Solar geoengineering could shield up to 75% of oceans from heat waves
Most people have experienced a heat wave on land. But heat waves can strike in the ocean too. And as the planet continues to warm, marine heat waves are growing longer and deadlier, hurting the seafood supply that billions of people worldwide rely on for their food and
Aardman Founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton Knighted in King Charles’ Birthday Honors
Arise Sir Peter Lord and Sir David Sproxton, but very slowly, just a little bit at a time. The founders of Aardman Animations, the legendary stop-motion pioneers behind “Wallace and Gromit,” “Shaun the Sheep” and “Chicken Run,” have been knighted in King Charles’ birthday
SpaceX launches IPO, making Musk the world’s first trillionaire
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story SpaceX launches IPO, making Musk the world’s first trillionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX made its highly anticipated stock market debut Friday morning, establishing him as the first person to ever be worth $1 trillion. © Matt Rourke,
Mortal Kombat 2 and 9 more movies to stream on Netflix and beyond this weekend
I Am Frankelda plays on Netflix, They Will Kill You arrives on HBO Max, and Kraken is available to rent
Blood Message gameplay preview reveals an action game on par with God of War
NetEase's Blood Message impressed at Summer Game Fest with a demo that leaned into brutal combat and an impressive one-shot presentation
Veteran PR Executive Adam Keen Launches Agenda Collective
Amazon MGM Studios and Warner Bros. veteran Adam Keen has founded Agenda Collective, a new full-service entertainment PR firm, designed to support across film, TV, corporate and awards campaigns. Agenda Collective officially enters the market after a strategic buildout period,
DOJ signs off on $111B Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
Earlier this year, Paramount staved off a rival bid from Netflix for Warner Bros.
David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Football icon David Beckham was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising his sporting achievements and influence on the growth of football in the United States.
Trillionaire Elon Musk makes history with SpaceX IPO: 5 takeaways
Elon Musk’s SpaceX went public Friday, setting a new record with its stock market debut and turning the tech mogul into the world’s first trillionaire. The highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) popped 11 percent when trading officially opened on the Nasdaq, sending
‘Stop That Train’ Producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato on Their Silly Disaster Spoof: ‘It’s Not Just Fun. It’s Healing’
This weekend, the “Drag Race” universe is expanding and getting ready to slay moviegoers with “Stop That Train.” The disaster movie parody comes via Bleecker Street Films and World of Wonder, delivering 92 minutes of absurd silliness. Helmed by Adam Shankman and produced by
Teen plans to leave uni 'debt free' after making £35,000 selling vintage football shirts
Eleri Williams started out selling her dad's old football shirts and has just opened her own shop.
Leaked Iran deal details anger Trump
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Leaked Iran deal details anger Trump President Trump on Thursday lauded an Iran deal he said could be signed as soon as this weekend. As
SpaceX debut sparks trading frenzy, but threatens to suck oxygen out of stock market
Stocks rose Friday as Elon Musk’s historic SpaceX debut caused a trading spree, shooting the company to a $2.15 trillion valuation – but its sheer size is threatening to suck the oxygen out of the rest of the market.
Iran deal could include reopening Hormuz
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Iran deal could reopen Hormuz Strait The deal with Iran is not complete but is three-quarters of the way there, and a signing should take place within the next few days, according to a senior Trump
Microsoft is looking to speed up development of future Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Halo games
A new report suggests Microsoft may also be giving thought to spinning off its Xbox division or selling it entirely.
Democrat urges Comer to call Vance, White House officials for questioning over Epstein files report
A top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee urged Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Friday to call several Trump administration officials in for testimony following an explosive report on the White House’s purported efforts to contain the scandal surrounding convicted sex
‘Jinsei’ Review: An Eerie Philosophy of Fame is Fine-Lined in a Spellbindingly Strange Anime Debut
It is oddly encouraging that a film like Ryuya Suzuki’s “Jinsei” — not that there are many films like Ryuya Suzuki’s “Jinsei” — should be released within weeks of “The Odyssey” and “Disclosure Day.” Those two 2026 tentpoles are unalike in most ways, except that each will be the
The world’s first trillionaire is a killer . “A...
The world’s first trillionaire is a killer . “A year ago, Musk’s actions directly led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. He did it knowingly. And, worse — gleefully.”
Tracing blueprints in Paralives is so easy it freed me from 25 years of The Sims' grid-based tyranny
One tiny mod for Paralives has finally made my childhood dreams of more realistic life sims floor plans possible.
North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea: Media
The sale involves advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment.
North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says
SEOUL, June 13 - North Korea's foreign ministry condemned a U.S. decision to approve the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea, warning the move would worsen tensions on the Korean peninsula, state media KCNA said on Saturday.
Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé Kick Off World Cup in Canada With Star-Studded Opening Ceremony
The star-studded performance came ahead of team Canada facing off against Bosnia and Herzegovina
‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ to be Directed by Co-Creator Chris Sanders (Exclusive)
The voice of Stitch is stepping behind the camera for the sequel to the $1 billion hit.
Comic Creators James Tynion IV, Tony Fleecs Tackling ‘Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees’ Halloween Special (Exclusive)
Patrick Horvath has enlisted a bevy of names for a horror anthology based on his comic, which is IDW's highest selling original title.