Trump to lift some whisky tariffs after King's visit

The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

GOP unity cracks with latest Iran war vote

Susan Collins was the first Republican senator to change a vote on the Iran war.

Inside the Fed: Powell vows he won't be a 'shadow chair,' but a Warsh clash will be tough to avoid

When the Fed gathers again, it will mark the first time a sitting and former chair conduct business together in nearly 80 years.

Senate approves FISA punt

In a New ‘Devil Wears Prada’-Themed Ad For Samsung, the AI-Powered Galaxy S26 Ultra Subs In as Miranda’s Assistant

Samsung is one of the many brands capitalizing on the buzz surrounding “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” hitting theaters this weekend. The behemoth tech company is among those set to make an appearance in the long-awaited sequel, starting with a custom TV spot starring character Jin

Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft is now rolling out its Xbox mode to all Windows 11 PCs. The new Xbox mode adds a full-screen interface to the Xbox PC app, much like Steam's Big Picture Mode, and originally debuted as the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) with Asus' Xbox Ally devices. "Some players

Kenny Feidler Is a Rodeo Cowboy Following the Path of Chris LeDoux

Feidler, a South Dakota songwriter, is succeeding in making the move from chutes to stages, just like the legendary late rodeo star

Maxwell’s former boyfriend testifies in House Epstein probe

Democrats say they didn’t learn anything new; Republicans said Democrats just asked about Trump.

Meta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make ‘technologically impractical’ changes

Meta says it may be forced to pull Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico if the attorney general gets his way. The state is demanding a host of changes that the company says are impossible to achieve. After winning a $375 million jury award against Meta in a trial

Required Reading

A day in the life of Peter Hujar, Mahmoud Khalil a year after detention, the madman theory of Trump, and more.

The War Thunder Community Is In Chaos Over Allegations Of Stolen Data And Classified Documents

No one is happy with this

Jury of Italy's Venice Biennale resigns over Russia row

The international jury of the upcoming Venice Biennale Art Exhibition resigned Thursday in a row over the organisation's decision to allow Russia to participate in this year's event. The resignations came a week after the jury said it would exclude countries from awards if the

How Seals Detox After a Long Deep Dive

Just like us, they need a cooldown after workouts The post How Seals Detox After a Long Deep Dive appeared first on Nautilus .

Revisiting Miranda Priestly’s Best Insults in ’The Devil Wears Prada’

Florals for Spring? So unoriginal. Asking too many questions? Bore someone else with those. No matter the circumstances, expect Meryl Streep's Runway boss to offer a jab and brutal honesty.

Watchdog warns FTC that car buyers getting hit with hidden fees as online listings ‘mislead’

Bull Moose Project sent a letter to the FTC applauding recent enforcement actions against auto dealers but argued they don’t go far enough.

In Monica Rohan’s Paintings, Tablecloths and Chairs Uncannily Perch in Remote Landscapes

Monica Rohan's patterned fabrics and indoor furnishings once again make their way outside, although now, humans are nowhere to be found. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7

Venice Biennale's international jury resigns as Italy's government opposes Russia's participation

The Italian government has opposed the Biennale's decision to allow Russia to participate in the international exhibition.

Star Wars' Grogu gets $600 ultimate collectible toy that talks

Hasbro announces Ultimate Grogu from Star Wars, a $600 premium collectible that talks, giggles, toddles, and uses the Force.

Watch live: Trump signs executive order on retirement accounts

President Trump will sign an executive order expanding workers' access to retirement accounts from the Oval Office on Thursday, according to the White House. He is also expected to create a new government website where they can compare private-sector accounts. The program first

Jon Stewart says Democratic leadership and DNC are 'lost'

Comedian Jon Stewart on Wednesday said the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the party's leaders were “lost” while discussing the Maine Senate campaign. Stewart was interviewing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who said he had not been contacted by the DNC or

Who is Nicole Saphier, new Trump surgeon general nominee?

President Trump tapped Dr. Nicole B. Saphier on Thursday to be the next U.S. surgeon general. The president called Saphier a “STAR physician” in a Truth Social post, specifically commending her work on breast cancer treatment. “She is also an INCREDIBLE COMMUNICATOR, who

Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets as Insider Trading Concerns Grow

Senators voted on April 30 to restrict themselves from prediction markets as there is an increasing concern of insider trading by government officials, CNBC reports. The resolution was spearheaded by Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and immediately prohibits senators and staff from

Democratic senators warn Trump administration against taking 'any illegal activity' to stymy voting

Nearly 30 Democratic senators warned two government agencies against taking “any illegal activity” to carry out a March executive order from President Trump seeking to force states to verify citizenship in order to vote. Voting is already limited only to U.S. citizens, and the

Camp Mystic withdraws application to renew license, will not reopen this summer

After a week filled with criticism — and even a promise from a lawmaker to shut them down — Camp Mystic's owners announced Thursday they will not reopen this summer amid multiple investigations and lawsuits.

Meta threatens to shut down Instagram, Facebook in New Mexico if judge orders ‘impractical’ kids protections

The threat from Meta comes just weeks after a New Mexico jury slapped the company with $375 million in civil penalties and ruled that the company failed to protect kids from sexual predators on its apps.

Gidi Dar’s ‘The Wedding Entertainer’ Sales Rights Acquired by Film Sales Company Ahead of Tribeca Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

The Film Sales Company has acquired worldwide rights to “The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan),” the latest feature from director Gidi Dar, ahead of its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The comedic drama, which will debut June 4 at Tribeca, stars Shuli

Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister

April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq on Thursday, saying that he looked forward to a highly productive new relationship. Iraq's alliance of Shi'ite political blocs, the Coordination

Charges dropped for Booker staffer who brought gun into Capitol without a license

The staffer received $6,000 in contributions to his legal expense fund stemming from the incident.

FCC chair: 'No pressure' from White House for Disney review

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr said he was not pressured by President Trump or the White House to open an early review this week of several local broadcast stations owned and operated by Disney. "No. This was a decision that we made inside this

The best Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream creations made by fans

In the two weeks since its release, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream players have gotten very creative with the life sim.

Routine returns but Iranians struggle to afford daily life

Gyms and cafes have reopened in Tehran as life returns to a familiar rhythm under a ceasefire following weeks of US-Israeli airstrikes, but for IT worker Mayhar such everyday amenities are out of reach as financial pressures mount. Trendy cafes in affluent northern Tehran were

What Can We Gain by Losing Infinity?

"Ultrafinitism, a philosophy that rejects the infinite, has long been dismissed as mathematical heresy. But it is also producing new insights in math and beyond."

Thriller Series ‘Second Lady’ in Development at Amazon From Jessica Sharzer, Kevin Williamson

In a competitive situation, Amazon Prime Video has landed the thriller series “The Second Lady” for development, Variety has learned from sources. The show is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Irving Wallace. Jessica Sharzer is adapting the book for the screen

Foo Fighters Serve Up Blood, Guts, and Rock and Roll in New Zombie-Filled ‘Spit Shine’ Video

Dave Grohl wrote and directed the video for the Your Favorite Toy cut, while his daughter Harper handled the casting

Resident Evil Director Says New Movie Isn’t About Leon Because Games Already Told That Story: ‘It Would Be…Disappointing’

Zach Cregger really wants fans to know this movie ain't retelling the story from the games, okay?

T-Mobile Fiber Delivers Ultra-Fast Home Internet Speeds: Here Are the Best Deals To Shop Online

T-Mobile Fiber has a limited-time deal aimed at making the switch to fiber internet simple. Right now, you can get fiber starting at $45/month for 300-Mbps speeds with Fiber AutoPay, plus taxes/fees. Additionally, the best deal is the fastest plan for $70/month for 2-Gig speeds

How Graham Platner Trounced Janet Mills in the Maine Senate Primary

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack Governor Janet Mills’s decision to suspend her campaign effectively hands the Democratic nomination for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat to Graham Platner. In the latest

Graham Platner’s Next Fight Is Even More Consequential

Maine Governor Janet Mills’s decision to suspend her U.S. Senate campaign and effectively concede to upstart Graham Platner is a huge temporary victory for progressive Democrats in their ongoing fight with the party’s center-left establishment wing. But it will only be a true

Supreme Court strips Voting Rights Act in Louisiana gerrymandering ruling

The Voting Rights Act was born out of the Civil Rights Movement to open the ballot box to Black Americans who were systematically denied access. So when those protections get narrowed, even subtly, it raises a bigger question: Are we moving toward a system that prioritizes

First commercial flight between US, Venezuela in 7 years departs from Miami

For the first time in seven years, a U.S. flight took off for Venezuela on Thursday. The flight, operated by Envoy Air — a subsidiary of American Airlines — departed Miami International Airport at 10:11 a.m. EDT and landed at Simón Bolívar International Airport outside of

Move over, ‘Ozempic teeth’ — ‘Ozempic breath’ has users snapping up gum and mints

Eau, eau, eau, Eau-zempic!

Blumhouse's Blair Witch Project remake taps a YouTuber to direct

First announced in 2024, the horror remake will be helmed by Dylan Clark, whose horror short Portrait of God has more than 9 million views on YouTube.

Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI’s models to train Grok

In a federal courtroom in California on Thursday, Elon Musk testified that his own AI startup, xAI, has used OpenAI's models to improve its own. The matter at question is model distillation, a common industry practice by which one larger AI model acts as a "teacher" of sorts to

Dems refuse to release 2024 autopsy report, hear Ken Martin's lame excuse

The chairman of the DNC is refusing to release the 2024 autopsy. Why? That’s the question.

New Fantasy Driving Game Has An Absurd Name And An Even More Absurd Premise

Now that's power steering

Trump accuses Cassidy of 'political games' after surgeon general nominee switch

President Trump on Thursday accused Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) of playing "political games" that ended his second surgeon general nominee's confirmation in the Senate, comments that came as Trump was announcing his decision to withdraw her nomination. In a post on Truth Social,

Trump to sign order aimed at retirement plan access ahead of $1,000 federal match

That new matching contribution, known as the Saver’s Match, comes from 2022 legislation passed under Democratic President Joe Biden.

Even The Weeknd has fumbled a Persona 5 baddie

Even Abel Tesfaye can't bag Takemi in Persona 5 Royal, according to recent posts by the pop singer on his alternate Instagram account