Fellow Democrat takes aim at Chuy García’s 'undemocratic' retirement gambit

Florence Pugh Says Filming ‘Midsommar’ Led to Six Months of Depression: “It Really F***ed Me Up”

The actress admits she "really put myself through it" when taking on her emotionally distraught character, Dani, in the film.

Behr Paint Sued by ABKCO Over Use of Rolling Stones’ ‘Paint It Black’ (EXCLUSIVE)

ABKCO Records, which owns the rights to the master recordings of the Rolling Stones up to 1970, has sued Behr Paint, alleging copyright infringement over the use of the group’s 1966 song “Paint It, Black” in one of its online commercials. The complaint, filed in the U.S.

James Van Der Beek Auctioning ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Memorabilia to Raise Money for Medical Fees Amid Cancer Battle

James Van Der Beek is seeking additional finances to help cover costs for his cancer treatment. The 48-year-old “Dawson’s Creek” star has elected to team with Propstore to sell memorabilia he’s obtained through his career. The catalog includes wardrobe, props and set pieces,

‘English Teacher’ Canceled by FX After Two Seasons

FX has canceled “English Teacher” after two seasons, Variety has confirmed. The comedy series was created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, who starred as Evan Marquez, a high school English teacher in Austin that navigates several personal and political scandals at work. The cast also

🔔 Ring's Face Scan Plan | EFFector 37.16

Cozy up next to the fireplace and we'll catch you up on the latest digital rights news with EFF's EFFector newsletter. In our latest issue , we’re exposing surveillance logs that reveal racist policing ; explaining the harms of Google’s plan for Android app gatekeeping ; and

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro With AI Features Are Going for Pennies, Amazon Sets a New All-Time Low

Premium earbuds with AI-powered sound optimization, adaptive noise cancellation, and comfortable redesigned fit. The post Galaxy Buds 3 Pro With AI Features Are Going for Pennies, Amazon Sets a New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .

The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

France wary of enemy that never went away, 10 years after Bataclan attacks

As France marks 10 years since the Paris attacks, an ex-girlfriend of a jihadist survivor is arrested for an alleged plot of her own.

Epstein files vote happening next week, Johnson says

The case for and against counting castes in India

A provocative new book warns that counting castes may entrench them further instead of dismantling the system.

Put wings on your car. “We call it a private jet for...

Put wings on your car . “We call it a private jet for tax reasons really. Private jets don’t pay duty on fuel, so by adding wings to the vehicle, we should qualify for the same exemption.”

Judge orders more than 300 ICE detainees released by next week

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of more than 300 people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during "Operation Midway Blitz." The order came after U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release

Yes, there is an AI investment bubble. Here are three scenarios for how it could end

Booms and busts are a recurring feature of modern economics, but when an asset's value becomes overinflated, a boom quickly becomes a bubble.

Japan’s ‘muscle girls’ look to crush norms of willowy beauty

Customers can also pay for extras, such as being slapped hard across the face or hoisted up by the thighs.

UK's first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales

Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.

Looks like it's Tencent's turn to start turning off the money faucet for Western studios, as Bloodhunt developer Sharkmob says layoffs are coming

The Sharkmob cuts come less than two months after layoffs and studio closures at Tencent-owned Funcom.

World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds

Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating The world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature as countries have not made sufficiently strong climate pledges, while emissions from

Fossil fuel CO₂ emissions hit record high in 2025

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise by 1.1% in 2025—reaching a record high, according to new research by the Global Carbon Project.

House Republicans push to repeal Senate litigation provision in funding measure

House Republicans are pushing to repeal a provision in the shutdown-ending funding measure that would allow senators to earn a significant amount of money from litigation challenging the seizure of their phone records as part of former special counsel Jack Smith’s Jan. 6, 2021,

Over half of Arc Raiders players on Steam have barely engaged with PvP, and 19% have never even killed another player

Two weeks in, Arc Raiders is still a mostly peaceful place.

Bolton: 'Thrill' of Caribbean strikes won't oust Maduro

Former national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday the Trump administration’s strikes in the Caribbean won’t help advance efforts to oust Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela. “Blowing drug-laden boats out of the water, killing their crews in the process, may thrill

Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ First Look in ‘RRR’ Director S.S. Rajamouli’s Globe-Trotting Action Film Unveiled Ahead of Title Reveal

“RRR” director S.S. Rajamouli has unveiled the first look of Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini in his upcoming globe-trotting adventure film. The film is described as “an original action-adventure epic following heroes on a series of perilous missions around the world.” Ever

When will SNAP benefits be delivered?

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story SNAP could remain delayed even after shutdown ends With the House expected to vote to reopen the federal government imminently, full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits

Rubio pushes back on US allies’ concerns over Trump's alleged drug boat strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back Wednesday on the concerns expressed by some U.S. allies over the Trump’s administration’s military strikes against alleged drug boats on both sides of South America, operations that have killed at least 70 people. “I don't think that

How Noochie’s ‘Live From the Front Porch’ Made the Kennedy Center Feel Like Home

Noochie was dedicated to putting on his genre-spanning Kennedy Center showcase regardless of any MAGA controversy

From al-Qaeda to the White House

Ahmed al-Sharaa was once an insurgent imprisoned by U.S. forces. Now he’s Syria’s president, and the first Syrian head of state to visit the White House. After his meeting with President Donald Trump this week, Sharaa sat down with The Post for an exclusive interview.

This Performance Beast From Dell Is 70% Off on Amazon, Now Priced Like a Basic Mid-Range Machine

This is one of the best deals of the year on a Dell laptop. The post This Performance Beast From Dell Is 70% Off on Amazon, Now Priced Like a Basic Mid-Range Machine appeared first on Kotaku .

Emily Blunt Details First Movie Audition at 19, Says Director Ran Lines With Her and Told Her: Imagine ‘Your Dad Is F—ing His Secretary. You Get Very Mad’

Emily Blunt sat down with Elle magazine for its Women in Hollywood cover series and looked back at her first movie audition, which was for Paweł Pawlikowski’s 2004 romance drama “My Summer of Love.” Blunt was 19 years old at the time. The movie encouraged improvisations, so

Charlamagne: Democrats should be 'leaning into' Crockett

Radio host Charlamagne tha God said Democrats should be “leaning into” the energy of Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), who is known to be outspoken about her views. “Donald Trump says what the hell he wants; he goes to hell on people,” Charlamagne said on the “Hot & Bothered

NYC restaurateur cancels expansion plans following Zohran Mamdani victory: ‘I’m not signing’

"We just don't feel that this mayor is suitable to supporting small businesses," restaurateur Stratis Morfogen told The Post

Hemp-derived THC drinks, edibles could soon disappear because of shutdown bill

Popular THC-infused drinks and edibles may disappear from store shelves in the next year as Congress is on the verge of passing a ban on nearly all hemp-derived THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, products. Tucked into the Senate-passed government funding bill is a provision that

Japan's 'muscle girls' look to crush norms of willowy beauty

TOKYO - A dozen women in sports bras and tight shorts stood behind a U-shaped counter at an underground bar in a busy Tokyo neighbourhood, chiselled frames on full display as they crushed grapefruit in unison with their bare hands.

China unveils radar shield as Trump drives Golden Dome

China has unveiled plans for a nationwide missile defence network, responding swiftly after United States President Donald Trump vowed in May 2025 to build the “Golden Dome,” a multi‑layered shield designed to intercept airborne threats before they reach American territory.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer is full of fun Easter eggs

Nintendo and Illumination tucked all kinds of secrets into the first The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer. Here are our favorites.

Trump approval on government management off sharply in second term: Survey

President Trump’s approval rating for government management has dropped sharply since the start of his second term, according to a Wednesday survey. The poll from The Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 33 percent of surveyed U.S. adults said

Wolff: Emails meant to get Epstein to talk about Trump relationship

Columnist and author Michael Wolff said Wednesday he communicated with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to talk about his relationship with President Trump, prior to his first White House run in 2016. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Democrats released three email

Recently discovered 55-million-year-old crocodile eggshells perhaps belong to “drop crocs”, a species...

Recently discovered 55-million-year-old crocodile eggshells perhaps belong to “drop crocs” , a species that “perhaps [hunted] like leopards — dropping out of trees on any unsuspecting thing they fancied for dinner”. Drop crocs! 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

India vows justice after deadly ‘terror’ car blast

The powerful blast on Nov 10 killed at least 12 people and wounded 30 others.

Jonathan Majors’ Bodybuilding Drama ‘Magazine Dreams’ Getting Theatrical Release in U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)

“Magazine Dreams,” the violent bodybuilding drama from director Elijah Bynum that earned critical acclaim at Sundance in 2023 only to get caught up assault allegations against its lead star Jonathan Majors, is now set to hit cinemas in the U.K. The release comes through a

Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world's longest exam days

South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges.

How to grow your population in Anno 117: Pax Romana

In Anno 117: Pax Romana, your population and workforce go hand in hand. Here's how to boost your population and workforce.

How to get money in Anno 117: Pax Romana

Money makes the world move and it's no different in Anno 117: Pax Romana. Here's everything you need to know about making money.

How to enter first-person mode in Anno 117: Pax Romana

View your cities from a citizen’s perspective in Anno 117's first- and third-person modes

10 Anno 117: Pax Romana beginner tips to build your first island

How to build a thriving island empire in Anno 117: Pax Romana

Washington Court Rules That Data Captured on Flock Safety Cameras Are Public Records

A Washington state trial court has shot down local municipalities’ effort to keep automated license plate reader (ALPR) data secret. The Skagit County Superior Court in Washington rejected the attempt to block the public’s right to access data gathered by Flock Safety cameras,

The Universe Is a Mirror

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Duke Nicholson on Carving His Own Path and Lessons From Grandpa Jack

With 'The Deputy,' a gritty, darkly comic crime thriller directed by longtime friend and collaborator Matt Sukkar, Nicholson takes center stage for the first time.

One-Third of US Museums Feel the Pain of Trump’s Grant Cuts

Two-thirds of affected institutions have not been able to find alternative sources of funding, says a survey by the American Alliance of Museums.