Germany has announced a massive rearmament plan that includes development of new and sophisticated offensive weaponry and an increase in military manpower to levels not seen in Western Europe since the Cold War. The plan is built on a dual goal of countering perceived threats
ROME, April 23 - Jurors at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition said on Thursday they would not consider artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges at the International Criminal Court, an apparent reference to Russia and Israel.
TV’s bubble burst is continuing to have an impact on Emmy submissions, with another major drop appearing likely this year in comedy, drama and limited series contenders. Variety is tracking which programs could land on the Emmy ballots, and has once again found a declining pool
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Thursday accused the U.S. of being a "promoter of terrorism" after President Trump shared a quote suggesting Iranians opposed to a peace deal should be killed. Baqaei referred to Trump sharing a post on Truth Social that
Ubisoft has rebuilt Black Flag "from the ground up" with a combat overhaul and stealth improvements but the same classic story.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Addis Ababa is fast emerging as a focal point for Africa's digital transformation, as momentum builds toward the highly anticipated African Social Media Influencers Summit 2026.
ProPublica explores what a future without vaccines would look like in the US . Hundreds of thousands of deaths, tens of thousands of children paralyzed, and many other children stricken with serious but easily preventable health issues.
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Trump’s recent feud with the head of the Catholic Church. “If I was advising him, as I did every day for four and a half years, I’d say, ‘Let the Pope be the Pope and you be the president,’” Pence told MS NOW in an
President Trump unveiled a deal with drugmaker Regeneron on Thursday for the company to voluntarily cut prices, the final manufacturer to commit to the White House's “most favored nation” plan to lower U.S. costs in line with other developed nations. Under the agreement,
JetBlue Airways is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging the airline collects passengers’ personal data and uses it to set airfares, a practice described as “dynamic surveillance pricing.” The complaint was filed Wednesday on behalf of a New York resident who claimed
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is facing critical medical conditions after surviving a bomb attack that left him awaiting a prosthetic leg and facial plastic surgery, according to a Thursday New York Times report. Mentally, Khamenei is still capable of comprehending
Bob Iger, who stepped down as Disney’s chief executive last month, has taken a role as an adviser to venture-capital firm Thrive Capital, according to a Wall Street Journal report. New York-based Thrive Capital was founded in 2009 by Josh Kushner, the younger brother of Jared
[Namibian] A United Nations resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity has bolstered Namibian calls for justice regarding colonial-era genocide and reparations.
New Pokémon Snap foreshadowed Nintendo's Switch 2 emphasis on finding your own fun through creative play
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Elizabeth Banks is set to star in a new comedy series at Apple TV that hails from writers Liz Heldens and Matt Ward. The logline for the untitled series states, “Fresh off a messy divorce, Heidi (Banks) sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids. But when
Both classes have some bonus reworks on top of their new skill trees.
Here’s what to see and do at this year’s edition, including national pavilions, collateral exhibitions, and notable events.
Lizzie O’Shea is an Australian lawyer, author, and the founder and chair of Digital Rights Watch , which advocates for freedom, fairness, and fundamental rights in the digital age. She sits on the board of Blueprint for Free Speech , and in 2019 was named a Human Rights Hero by
At least no-one's been hurt, yet.
The hero shooter’s reboot is getting one thing right
Asha Sharma is trying to pivot Xbox, but it's not yet clear to what
“Fear Factor: House of Fear” has been renewed for Season 2, Fox announced Thursday. Johnny Knoxville will return to host the competition series. A reboot of the popular 2000s show that ran for seven seasons, on “Fear Factor: House of Fear,” a group of strangers living together
Actress Kat Graham, who played the Supremes leader, says “legal considerations affected a few scenes, including the ones I filmed”
The White House on Thursday accused foreign entities, primarily China, of running “industrial-scale” campaigns to distill frontier artificial intelligence models from U.S. companies. Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology, wrote in a
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said plane ticket prices may increase by 15 to 20%.
The acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) blocked the publication of a study on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) spokesperson confirmed. The research was set to be published in the agency's
The second episode of “Euphoria” Season 3 hit 8.5 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days, matching the viewership of the season premiere. Statistics for both episodes were measured by Warner Bros. Discovery and refer to viewership in the U.S. alone. WBD
I did the " whoo ." The post I Didn’t Hate Michael appeared first on Stereogum .
Meta is planning to layoff around 10 percent of employees in May, according to a memo from the company's chief people officer, Janelle Gale, published by Bloomberg. That means approximately 8,000 people will see their jobs cut. Meta will also be closing around 6,000 open roles,
“Michael” is starting strong at international box office, generating $18.5 million on opening day. Those ticket sales include $16.6 million on Wednesday and $1.9 million in Tuesday’s previews. Lionsgate’s musical biopic about the rise of Michael Jackson debuts in North America
The costs are only rising for France from Iran’s war with the US and Israel: security and military losses, economic shocks, especially around energy, to say nothing of diplomatic friction with allies, and rising domestic political tension that some fear could further promote
The earliest-known recordings of whale songs (from 1949) were recently discovered in the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s archive . The scientists who recorded the audio didn’t even know what they were listening to.
“I hope it stirs people out of any sense of complacency,” said photojournalist Carol Guzy.
Taylor Kirk, singer for the Canadian indie band Timber Timbre, has passed away. According to Exclaim! , a Kirk representative confirms that he died "suddenly" last week. No cause of death has been reported. Kirk was 44. The post Timber Timbre’s Taylor Kirk Dead At 44 appeared
April 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine has developed interceptor drones that can be directed from a distance and are capable of hitting targets hundreds or thousands of kilometres away, Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Thursday. Ukraine was virtually without any capacity to
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Thursday afternoon said he was made aware of an "active shooter scene" at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
On Thursday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was once again confronted with his elaborate lie regarding his close personal and business relationship with sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. His answer was pathetic. “In October, you told the New York Post with colorful
Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit in Los Angeles, presented by Deloitte, brought together the most influential marketers, creatives and brand leaders who are shaping the future of entertainment. Held April 22 at the Beverly Hilton, the summit covered the real-world
Lingokids is adding Toy Story to its growing slate of Disney content, with new learning games and plans for Marvel and Star Wars later this year.
Microsoft’s gaming business is going back to its original name: Xbox. Four years after the tech giant changed the division’s name to Microsoft Gaming, its leaders have decided to change the name back to Xbox and laid out their vision for the next stage of the business.
Also appearing: Cocoon with sand surfing, Aggro Crab's next multiplayer chaos engine, and a game within a game within a game
The Crawlers, Arcana, and other upgrades to prioritize first.
The beloved artist, who got her first solo show at age 85, was known for rhythmic compositions that balanced painterly form and textual matter.
Ubisoft Singapore is leading the development of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and surely by now they're getting tired of the whole "pirates!" thing.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed Thursday it has moved ahead with multiple referrals to strip citizenship from those who have naturalized, assigning cases to U.S. attorney offices across the country. It’s an unusual push for several reasons. Denaturalization of
The Palestinian Center for the Missing estimates that 2,700 children's bodies are buried under the rubble; 200 other children have disappeared for reasons linked to the war
This week, a museum as a site of motherhood, the amazing and terrible ways writers make their livings, Nara Smith as a performance artist? And more.
"Hyperpersonalization" is the next frontier for videogame marketing, and it doesn't sound good.
The new Xbox boss might keep games like Gears of War off PlayStation moving forward
