Four suspects arrested in killing of French far-right activist in Lyon
The incident has fuelled tensions between the far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections in March and the presidential election next year.
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France’s Canal+ Hosts ‘Cinema for Peace’ Broadcast Event With ‘Les Enfants de Gaza’ Documentary and Live Debate
French pay TV channel Canal+ will be hosting a Cinema for Peace broadcast event on primetime Tuesday evening (Feb. 17), kicking off with Loris Lai’s “Les Enfants de Gaza: Les Vagues de la Liberté” (“How Kids Roll”), followed by a live debate with the film’s two leads. Directed
Report: Escapist And Other Gaming Sites Slash Staff As Gambling Firm ‘Pivots To AI’
The peculiarly shy company has been buying up gaming sites and turning them into gambling sites for years
Romanian finance minister backs Eurobonds and 'Made in Europe' in competitiveness drive
Minister Aleksandru Nazare also supports the more controversial E6 club of economic heavyweights, saying if it succeeds, it's a "good thing" for Europe.
Martin Scorsese Joins ‘Star Wars’ for ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Voice Role
Martin Scorsese has ventured to a galaxy far, far away. The legendary director is voicing a role in “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a “Star Wars” spinoff that’s headed to theaters this summer. A continuation of the hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” the movie follows Din Djarin
US Ambassador to Belgium accuses Belgian authorities of antisemitism in the case of legal proceedings against mohalim
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White US Ambassador Bill White openly accuses Belgian authorities of anti-Semitism following legal proceedings against three mohalim (Jewis circumcisers) in Antwerp. He directly challenged Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke and demanded
Over the Garden Wall, Cartoon Network's best show ever, finally coming to Blu-ray
Over the Garden Wall's Blu-ray release date is soon. What about the special features, though?
The 19 richest Americans hold more than 2% of the total...
The 19 richest Americans hold more than 2% of the total US holdhold wealth. That figure has roughly doubled in the past 5-6 years. “The pace at which US wealth concentration is rising is simply staggering.”
Scientists raise 300,000 surfclams offshore, proving open-ocean aquaculture can work
Rutgers researchers have made a discovery that could change the future of seafood farming in New Jersey. A study led by marine scientist Daphne Munroe has shown that Atlantic surfclams can be successfully farmed in the open ocean. Her research, published in the North American
Ethan Hawke on if Stars Should Speak Out About Politics: ‘The Last Place You Probably Want to Look’ Is a ‘Bunch of Jet-Lagged, Drunk Artists’
Ethan Hawke weighed in on the current political debate at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, pointing out that “jet-lagged, drunk artists” may not be the best people to look to for guidance. During the press conference for his new historical drama “The Weight,” the
Prehistoric fossil poses puzzles in shark research
A newly examined prehistoric shark from the age of dinosaurs provides surprising insights into the early evolution of modern sharks. It cannot be confidently assigned to any shark order that exists today and thus calls into question previous assumptions about the evolution of
Bad Bunny Continues Winning Streak with First Solo Number One on ‘Billboard’ 100 With ‘DtMF’
The feat comes after the Latin superstar’s historic run at the 2026 Grammys and Super Bowl halftime show
Everyone's a winner: Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Open Competition
The Sony World Photography Awards have announced the winners of this year's Open competition which recognises the best single image taken across ten categories ranging from architecture, lifestyle, wildlife and travel.
State censorship shapes how Chinese chatbots respond to sensitive political topics, study suggests
Chinese chatbots may be censored by the state, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus. China has a robust program of censorship and all China-originating LLMs must be approved by the Chinese government before release.
Miley Cyrus to Return for ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special,’ March Release Set on Disney+
Miley Cyrus is returning to her Disney roots, with the celebrated singer officially set to take part in the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” on Disney+. ‘“Hannah Montana’ will always be a part of who I am. What started as a TV show became a shared experience that
Your office is designed for men — 4 things women need to work comfortably
Your office setup is crucial for being as productive as possible — and it turns out men have the advantage.
Indie Game Engine Manager Says Getting Bombarded With AI Slop Is ‘Increasingly Draining And Demoralizing’
Godot is a competitor to Unity that's open source
Q&A: What is Lunar New Year?
The new moon on Feb. 17 marks the start of the Lunar New Year, a celebration originating in China that today is celebrated around the world. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing energy and passion.
Halved tariffs should benefit Scotch whisky exports to China
For more than a decade, China has been one of the most important growth engines for western luxury brands. From fashion and watches to fine wines and spirits, rising incomes and global exposure have fueled an extraordinary appetite for premium products. Scotch whisky has been a
Dolphin Entertainment Looks to Expand Online Capital Raising for Creators and Influencers Through Partnership With DealMaker
Dolphin Entertainment has teamed with online capital raising platform DealMaker in an effort to rev up financing alternatives for celebrity-led consumer and lifestyle brands. The pact calls for Dolphin to work with New York-based DealMaker to develop products and ideas that
Iranians chant slogans against supreme leader at memorials for slain protesters
Iranians shouted slogans against the leader of the Islamic republic on Tuesday as they gathered to commemorate protesters killed in a crackdown on nationwide demonstrations that rights groups said left thousands dead, according to videos verified by AFP. The country's clerical
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Announce ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ American Tour
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced the 20-date ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ tour, which will make its way across America this spring. The tour dates, which apparently leaked in advance of the announcement, will kick off on March 31 at Minneapolis’ Target
World's smallest QR code, read via electron microscope, earns Guinness recognition
Just how small can a QR code be? Small enough that it can only be recognized with an electron microscope. A research team at TU Wien, working together with the data storage technology company Cerabyte, has now demonstrated exactly that. The QR code covers an area of just 1.98
‘Ghosts’ Adds John Michael Higgins and Emmy Winner Jeff Hiller as Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)
CBS’s hit comedy “Ghosts” has added John Michael Higgins and recent Emmy winner Jeff Hiller to its guest cast this spring. Higgins will play Paul, described as “a high-status, well-mannered representative from a prestigious list of small luxury hotels who comes to Woodstone to
Some snakes lack the ‘hunger hormone.’ Experts are hungry to know why
The complex biology of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, has researchers wondering how its absence helps snakes last a long time with no food, if at all.
Morgan Jay Announces Greek Theatre Show With Cheeky Promo Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Morgan Jay has added another stop in his Goofy Guy Tour. The guitar-slinging stand-up comedian will perform at the Greek Theatre on Sept. 12, marking his biggest show in Los Angeles to date. An artist presale will take place on Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. PT, followed by a general on
CBS ‘Censorship’ of Stephen Colbert Slammed by Democratic FCC Commissioner as Latest ‘Corporate Capitulation’ to Trump Administration
Stephen Colbert said CBS’s legal department spiked his interview with a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate because of the FCC chairman’s recent warning that the agency would pursue enforcement of “equal time” rules on late-night and daytime talk shows. The FCC’s sole
Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band Announce 2026 US Tour “In Celebration And In Defense Of America”
Bruce Springsteen has been vocal about his anti-ICE stance in recent months, telling them to " get the fuck out of Minneapolis " at Asbury Park's Light Of Day WinterFest, releasing an anti-ICE protest song called " Streets Of Minneapolis ," and performing it at Tom Morello's
New Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Trailer Features Clone Wars Bounty Hunter, Creepy Aliens, And…Martin Scorsese
The first Star Wars movie in while looks goofy in a good way and is arriving in theaters in May
Colman Domingo to Receive President’s Award at NAACP Image Awards
Emmy winner and Oscar and Tony nominee Colman Domingo will be presented with the President’s Award at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. Domingo — who won the Emmy for his work on HBO’s “Euphoria” and will next portray Joe Jackson in the upcoming Lionsgate movie “Michael,” among a
Stephen Colbert rips CBS for pulling interview with Trump critic James Talarico over regulatory concerns: ‘FCC you’
"Let's just call this what it is: Donald Trump's administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV, because all Trump does is watch TV, OK?," Colbert said.
Thurston Moore & Bonner Kramer Announce New Album They Came Like Swallows – Seven Requiems For The Children Of Gaza: Hear “Urn Burial”
Right now, the former Sonic Youth member who’s in the public eye the most is Kim Gordon, and she’ll release her new solo album Play Me next month. But Gordon’s ex-husband and former bandmate Thurston Moore has a lot going on, too. Just a couple of weeks ago, he shared Guitar
‘Queen at Sea’ Review: Juliette Binoche and Tom Courtenay Lead a Gentle, Shattering Drama About Dementia and Autonomy
“Queen at Sea,” Lance Hammer’s first feature in 18 years, is a work of shattering gentleness and harrowing ethical dilemmas. Navigating such thorny topics as consent and autonomy in the throes of dementia, the film is relentless in its exploration of impossible-to-answer
Nancy Guthrie family cleared by investigators
All family members and spouses have been cleared in the alleged abduction of Nancy Guthrie, officials said Monday.
Hegseth orders ouster of top Army secretary advisor: Reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to oust one of his top advisers, Col. David Butler, who was also a spokesperson for Gen. Mark Milley when he was the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Hegseth directed Driscoll, who is currently in
Oscar-Nominated ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Screenwriter Released on Bail From Iran Prison
Mehdi Mahmoudian, imprisoned for condemning Tehran's violent crackdown on protesters, was released on bail after 17 days behind bars.
Average tax refund up nearly 11 percent so far this filing season
The average tax refund was $2,290 through Feb. 6 — up 10.9% from $2,065 a year ago, according to the IRS.
Otters as ocean doctors: How a 40-year watch on Brazil's coasts reveals hidden threats to estuaries
For 40 years, scientists have been monitoring the Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) along the southern coast of Brazil. A study published in Estuarine Management and Technologies reveals that these charismatic mammals are far more than just inhabitants of the coast; they
Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton and Adam McKay Among 81 Names to Sign Open Letter Criticizing Berlin Film Festival for ‘Silence’ on Gaza: ‘We Are Dismayed’ (EXCLUSIVE)
More than 80 current and former participants of the Berlinale have signed an open letter to the festival condemning what it claims has been its “silence” when it comes to the conflict in Gaza and the “censoring” of artists who have spoken out. Actors Tilda Swinton, Javier
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: General Mills, Southwest, Genuine Parts, Norwegian Cruise Line & more
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