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‘Forbidden Fruits’ Cast and Creators Discuss Witchy Femme Cults and Twisted Female Friendships: ‘Sometimes Wanting Belonging Cracks Everything Open’
At Free Eden, a Dallas mall boutique, four young women sell overpriced clothes, burn sage and run a secret after-hours coven. “Forbidden Fruits,” the horror-comedy from first-time feature director Meredith Alloway, is now open in theaters. Adapted from playwright Lily
Best Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (March 27-29 2026)
We have a variety of Xbox Game Pass recommendations to save you from endlessly searching for something new to play.
‘Lights Out 2’ Turned On as New Line Hire ‘Animals’ Scribe (Exclusive)
The original 2016 horror movie cost under $5 million to produce and scared up over $149 million worldwide.
Iran says it will 'facilitate and expedite' humanitarian aid through Strait of Hormuz
The announcement came just hours after Iranian state media said two nuclear facilities had come under attack in strikes claimed by Israel.
Series Mania Awards: Poland Stand ‘Proud’ as HBO Max Series Sweeps Top European TV Festival
“Proud,” a show that came from a show that came out of nowhere at Series Mania to become one of its leading crowd-pleasers yet may still be controversial in its native Poland, walked off Friday night at the French TV festival’s top Grand Prix. Created by Karol Klementewicz,
‘The Mummy’: John Hannah Returning as Rachel Weisz’s Brother (Exclusive)
'Ready or Not' filmmakers Radio Silence are are helming the Universal feature.
Rubio warns Europe that Iran could impose 'tolling system' on Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday warned European allies that Iran could set up a "tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran ends. Rubio raised this possibility to reporters after he met with foreign ministers of the Group of Seven
‘Deadpool’ Actor Stefan Kapičić Reteams for Tim Miller on Keanu Reeves Sci-Fi Action Movie (Exclusive)
The actor, known for playing Colossus, also appeared in Miller's Netflix show 'Love, Death & Robots.'
TMZ wants photos of lawmakers vacationing 'at your expense' amid TSA shutdown
TMZ wants travelers to submit photos they take of U.S. lawmakers on vacation "at your expense" as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown impacting Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stretches into its 42nd day. TMZ's executive producer Harvey
Xbox Is Still Trying To Find The Guy Who Did This
The platform wants to turn the corner without a public accounting of what went wrong
Transactional diplomacy and strategic ambiguity on Taiwan
An earlier version of this article was published by Pacific Forum. When Donald Trump told reporters in February 2026 that he had discussed Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping, the headlines wrote themselves. Commentators warned of betrayal; Taiwanese talk shows speculated about
Titane director Julia Ducournau returns with Gen Alpha's first body horror
Alpha is well named. The body-horror movie, about a disease that turns people to stone, bridges millennial AIDS memories with Gen Alpha COVID trauma.
ICE Chief Hospitalized as Stephen Miller Keeps Yelling at Him
Todd Lyons, the acting chief of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been hospitalized twice in the last seven months due to stress, Politico reported Friday. Politico’s reporting is based on two current and two former sources within the Trump administration. The sources
I Played Dark Souls For The First Time In 2026 And It Really Is The Best Ever
I was afraid to try it and now I'm so said it's over
Tiger Woods Involved in Rollover Car Accident in Florida
Golf star Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car accident in Florida on Friday afternoon, according to local outlets. The crash happened in Jupiter Island, Fla., near 281 Beach Road just after 2 p.m., according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. It is unclear if Woods
New technique reveals body-wide cellular processes
Understanding gene expression within the body has been a boon for 21st century biology and therapeutics, but most discoveries that use these technologies only focus on one organ or one small area of tissue. At the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Chicago PD,’ ‘Chicago Med’ Renewed at NBC
“Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” and “Chicago Med” have all been renewed at NBC, Variety has learned. The renewals will bring “Chicago Fire” to its 15th season, “Chicago PD” to its 14th, and “Chicago Med” to its 12th. All three shows are slated to return for their new seasons in
Florida attorney general calls on NFL to cast aside minority coaching rule
Florida’s attorney general wants the NFL to get rid of a longstanding practice aimed at increasing the number of minority coaches and executives across the league, arguing the initiative violates the state’s law against race- and sex-based considerations in hiring. Attorney
Savannah Guthrie returning to 'Today' show
Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC News’s “Today” show in April, two months after the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. She will return to hosting the show on Monday, April 6. Savannah Guthrie explained her decision in an interview with NBC’s Hoda Kotb that aired
DOJ, DHS probing deal to share states' voter roll data
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed it will work with the Department of Justice (DOJ) as the DOJ pressures states to turn over voter roll information. The Justice Department has sought to force states to turn over their voter rolls, sparking litigation with some
Uruguay considers with “interest” British offer of three Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels
Uruguay's government is considering with “interest” a British offer to acquire three Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), according to El Observador, citing sources at the executive offices. The proposal involves first-generation River-class vessels — HMS Tyne, HMS
How to get pet armor in Crimson Desert
Pet armor in Crimson Desert can be used to dress up your cats and dogs. Here's where you can buy it.
Republican Senators Skip Town as House Revolts Over Shutdown Deal
Senate Republicans appear to be fleeing Washington, D.C. for a two-week vacation without passing Donald Trump’s disastrous SAVE America Act. In the early hours of Friday, Senate Republicans and Democrats finally approved legislation to fund the Department of Homeland
Tiger Woods involved in rollover crash in Florida, reports say
Legendary golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday, according to multiple reports.
Jazz Musician Chuck Redd Seeks Dismissal of ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ Lawsuit Against Him Over Canceled Christmas Eve Gig
The “Trump Kennedy Center” earlier this month followed through on its threat to sue acclaimed jazz musician Chuck Redd, after he backed out of a Christmas Eve 2025 concert over the Washington, D.C., cultural institution’s name change to add President Donald Trump. A lawyer
Fans Are Really Taking To Glen Powell As Fox In The Mario Galaxy Movie
Fox is making his big-screen debut as part of the Mario sequel, and Powell might be the perfect choice to voice him
Trump Backs House GOP Rebellion on Shutdown Deal as Chaos Continues
President Donald Trump is supporting House Republicans’ uprising against a bill passed by the Senate Thursday night that would reopen the Department of Homeland Security, but exclude funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and part of Customs and Border Protection.
The industry is in a 'really horrible place,' say Brenda and John Romero
'We were there in the '80s for the crash, and this is definitely crashier.'
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UN moves to create mechanism to safeguard Hormuz trade in face of Iran war
March 27 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Friday it was setting up a task force to design a mechanism to keep trade flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that disruptions caused by the Iran war risked greater food shortages and humanitarian crises worldwide.
Musk joined Trump and Modi call on Iran, says New York Times
WASHINGTON, March 27 (Reuters) - Elon Musk joined a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday about the war in Iran, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two U.S. officials. It was unclear why Musk was on the
More than 400 Hezbollah fighters killed in new war with Israel so far, sources say
BEIRUT, March 27 (Reuters) - More than 400 fighters fromHezbollah have been killed since the Lebanese armed group launched the opening salvoes of a new war with Israel on March 2, two sources familiar with Hezbollah's count told Reuters. The figure was the first overall toll
German Chancellor Merz says he has doubts over Iran war aims
By Rachel More and James Mackenzie BERLIN, March 27 (Reuters) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday expressed scepticism that the United States and Israel had a clear strategy to end the war in Iran but he said Germany would in principle be ready to help stabilise the region
Displaced mothers in Lebanon welcome babies' new lives with hope and fear
By Catherine Cartier and Emilie Madi BEIRUT, March 27 (Reuters) - When Israeli strikes rained down on southern Lebanon in early March, Hawraa Houmani, 29 years old and almost nine months pregnant, fled her village near Nabatieh to a shelter in a school in Beirut. She no longer
Slay the Spire 2's worst character just got much better
A controversial card change for fans of The Silent was also undone by Mega Crit in the Steam beta branch of Slay the Spire 2.
Rick Scott joins House conservatives in panning Senate Homeland Security funding deal
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), one of President Trump’s closest Senate allies, said Friday he opposed passing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill in the early hours of the night while most of America slept. “The morning, the Senate passed a bill to fund many
David Morrison’s Alluring Drawings Spring from the Blank Page
In colored pencil, David Morrison captures the delicate intricacies of plants. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article David Morrison’s Alluring Drawings
PUBG: Blindspot is closing after less than 2 months of early access
The top-down PUBG spinoff hit Steam on February 5, but failed to find a sustainable audience.
Skrillex – “Duro” (Feat. Young Miko)
Last time we checked in with Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko, she was interpolating Lil Wayne and Lil Jon on her single “WASSUP.” That was almost a year ago, and since then Miko has continued her ascent, including an appearance in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show. Today
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of moon launch
During their 10-day mission, the four-person crew will swing around the far side of the moon—and potentially travel farther from Earth than anyone in history
Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs Drama ‘The Salt Path’ Drops First Trailer, Sets North American Release With Rialto (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Salt Path,” an acclaimed drama starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, has set a theatrical rollout for the U.S. and Canada via Rialto Distribution International. The film is coming off a successful box office run in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, where
UK Museums Hold Over 260,000 Human Remains, Report Finds
A new exposé from the Guardian details extensive holdings of human remains from former British colonies, as well as potential mishandling of body parts.
Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Movie Screening Series Coming to Jacob Burns Film Center (EXCLUSIVE)
To mark the upcoming release of “Disclosure Day,” the Jacob Burns Film Center is unveiling the Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi series. The event will kick off on May 9 with a screening of “A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” a dark futuristic story that Spielberg took over following the
Some ticks can survive from 1 to 3 weeks on home flooring
It's fairly common for members of the public to ask bug experts if ticks that hitchhike into a house on people or dogs can actually survive indoors for any length of time. A new study provides the first scientific evidence that the answer is yes, showing that two species of
Ryan Gosling Accepts Deidre Hall’s ‘Days of Our Lives’ Invite After Calling Her His ‘OG Acting Inspiration’
Ryan Gosling might be heading to Salem. The three-time Oscar-nominated actor said yes to Deidre Hall’s invitation to visit the set of “Days of Our Lives,” capping off a weeklong exchange sparked by his praise of the longtime soap star. Gosling, speaking on the “Happy Sad
Slay The Spire 2 Reverts Controversial Nerf As Devs Get More Detailed About What’s Changing And Why
Developer Mega Crit specifically stated that the in-game feedback tool, and not the review bombing on Steam, was 'instrumental in helping guide' the changes
Taking a Seat at Robert Therrien’s Table
The Broad invites us into the late artist’s obsessively iterative practice, where oversized tables and chairs give way to more elusive, personal forms.
Schumer: House GOP plan to pass DHS stopgap is ‘dead’ in the Senate
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Friday said that a two-month Homeland Security funding stopgap being proposed by House Republicans would be “dead on arrival” in the Senate. Schumer slammed the door on the idea of funding the entire Department of Homeland
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 121 children, displace over 370,000 in three weeks
UNICEF says 19,000 children are uprooted daily, many repeatedly, with no safe refuge. Bridges destroyed leave 150,000 isolated, schools serving as shelters interrupt education, and displaced women face higher risks of exploitation, while aid access remains limited
