LaKeith Stanfield Replaces Jonathan Majors as Dennis Rodman in ’48 Hours in Vegas’

Stanfield will portray the Chicago Bulls forward in Rick Famuyiwa's forthcoming feature centered around Rodman's trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals.

Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico in first poll post-announcement

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, leads the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate according to a new poll, with 51% of likely voters indicating support for her, while State Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, has 43% support.

LaKeith Stanfield to Star in Dennis Rodman ’48 Hours in Vegas’ Movie

LaKeith Stanfield is set to play NBA legend Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate’s “48 Hours in Vegas,” taking over the role after Jonathan Majors was dropped from the film following his 2023 assault conviction. The upcoming comedy is “inspired by the untold story of Dennis Rodman’s

Hermon’s: A Sophisticated Bistro Rises in Northeast L.A. After Plans for a Malibu Restaurant Go Up in Smoke

Last year, the Last Word hospitality team was all set to open Chez Renée in the Malibu spot that formerly housed La La Cabana and Giorgio’s. But fate had other ideas, and the historic former sheriff’s station on Pacific Coast Highway burned in the Palisades-Malibu fire in

Harris, Martin talk affordability at DNC meeting: 'S--- is too expensive'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin on Friday critiqued the Trump administration's handling on rising costs and affordability, with the DNC chair candidly acknowledging that "s--- is too expensive." The two spoke at the

Google Removes AI Videos of Disney Characters After Cease and Desist Letter

Google has removed dozens of AI-generated videos that depicted Disney-owned characters after receiving a cease and desist letter from the studio on Wednesday. Disney flagged the YouTube links to the videos in its letter, and demanded that Google remove them immediately. The AI

Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city

The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

Hailee Steinfeld Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Husband Josh Allen

Steinfeld announced the news in her Substack newsletter with a home video

An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing

Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

Cambodia says Thailand still bombing hours after Trump truce call

This comes just hours after US leader Trump announced an agreement between the 2 sides.

DHS changing immigration enforcement tactics amid negative polling

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to change its tactics in immigration enforcement operations, moving away from sweeping raids that have been publicized in some cities across the country. DHS sources told NewsNation's Ali Bradley that U.S. Border Patrol

A Warming Arctic May Be Changing Polar Bears’ DNA

Polar bears in a warmer region of Greenland have shown some surprising genetic changes that may help them adapt The post A Warming Arctic May Be Changing Polar Bears’ DNA appeared first on Nautilus .

If the only Larian game you've played is Baldur's Gate 3, here's what you need to know about the Divinity series

The full rundown on Larian's Divinity games, which ones you should actually play, and the ideal order.

Inside Republicans’ new health bill

As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support

Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

Home batteries subsidy overhauled with $7.2bn injection as Australians rush to take up discount

Chris Bowen says first 50kWh of a system would still be eligible, but discounting would not be as generous per kWh for medium- and larger-sized batteries Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Discounts for larger systems will be wound back under a popular

A demilitarized zone in Ukraine? Zelensky appears open

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A demilitarized zone in Ukraine? Zelensky appears open Ukraine included the establishment of a demilitarized zone in the Donbas region as part of

Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey

Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.

A velvet reset: Trump’s new strategy hands China breathing space

For years, Washington framed China as the defining adversary of the American century. The National Security Strategy released on December 4 has quietly abandoned that posture. At just 33 pages, the document mentions China sparingly and never as an existential threat. Instead,

Comer threatens the Clintons with contempt for refusing to be deposed in Epstein probe

Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability

The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase is fighting one last time on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

François Ozon’s ‘The Stranger,’ Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ and Jodie Foster in ‘Private Life’ Score Lumières Nominations as French Awards Season Kicks Off

François Ozon has emerged as the early frontrunner in France’s awards season, with “The Stranger” leading the nominations for the 31st Lumières Awards. Considered France’s equivalent to the Golden Globes, the Lumières Awards are voted on by international journalists from 36

Russia attacks two Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels

By Yuliia Dysa and Max Hunder KYIV, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports on Friday, damaging ​three Turkish-owned vessels including a ship carrying food supplies, ​Ukrainian officials and one ship owner said, days after Moscow threatened to cut "Ukraine off

Wisconsin redistricting lawsuits may get ruling after 2026 elections

Two lawsuits urging Wisconsin to redraw its congressional maps that currently favor the GOP may not be resolved until after the 2026 midterm elections, which could help President Trump's push for red state redistricting in order for Republicans to keep control of the House of

‘Holes’ TV Series Not Moving Forward at Disney+

Disney+ is not moving forward with its TV adaptation of the Louis Sachar novel “Holes” — which was the basis of Disney’s 2003 film of the same name — after ordering a pilot at the beginning of this year. Sachar’s novel was published in 1998 and won a National Book Award and a

Latest Thai-Cambodian clashes expose limits of ASEAN’s conflict management tools

The renewed fighting comes as the Philippines prepares to take over as ASEAN chair from Malaysia.

Seized oil tanker Skipper only the tip of the clandestine iceberg

The VLCC Skipper, seized by the US Coast Guard under a court warrant, with the assistance of two helicopters from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, with US Marines carrying out the takeover of the ship, was a legal seizure under US and international law, despite

Old rules do not work for reindeer husbandry, argue experts

The Norwegian "rules of use" for Sámi reindeer husbandry were intended to help keep reindeer husbandry sustainable and allow for self-governance. But "sustainability" and "self-governance" can mean something completely different for authorities than reindeer herders.

GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care PRESENTED BY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S HEALTHCARE The Big Story GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies Republican House leadership is pushing ahead with a bill they will bring to

The most promising action game of 2026 finally has a release date, and we now know it'll launch on PC day one

Phantom Blade Zero is, thankfully, not a timed PlayStation exclusive.

NYNext’s Holiday Gift Guide

Mark Cuban, Jeff Klein, Daniel Boulud and more share the gifts they’re giving — and hoping for — this holiday season.

Democrat: Latest Epstein photo cache shows 'people engaged in sexual acts'

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) on Friday said some of the photos found in the home of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein depict "people engaged in sexual acts." The Virginia Democrat made the confirmation when asked on "The Arena with Kasie Hunt" on CNN. When Hunt asked if

Trump AI order inflames GOP battle

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump AI order fuels GOP divide over state laws Republicans are facing growing fissures on artificial intelligence (AI) standards as President Trump moves to impose a federal approach to regulating the industry. © Alex Brandon,

Florida leads nation in cuts to environmental protection jobs, report says

Florida has cut more environmental protection jobs than any other state in the past 15 years, despite the challenges posed by increasingly intense hurricanes and sea level rise, according to a newly released national report.

China aims for twin-track use of Nvidia H200 amid back door fears

Beijing appears to be softening its stance on Nvidia’s H200 graphics processing units (GPUs), with Chinese policymakers and commentators shifting their focus from outright rejection to the practical question of how the chips would be governed in use. When Reuters reported on

Knives Out 3, Chainsaw Man, and the best movies on streaming this week

F1 races onto Apple TV, Spinal Tap II rocks out on HBO Max, and the latest Osgood Perkins horror flick is available to rent

‘Bullets were flying over my roof’: Mothers in Cambodia flee to shelters to protect their kids

Some 303,200 civilians displaced by the latest fighting, according to figures from the Cambodia authorities.

You’re Probably Not Addicted to Social Media

Most of us overestimate how hooked we are The post You’re Probably Not Addicted to Social Media appeared first on Nautilus .

Elle Fanning on ‘Sentimental Value,’ Learning to Say No and Finally Making ‘The Nightingale’ With Dakota

Elle Fanning’s first arrest came at a Sabrina Carpenter concert. Just an hour before leaving for the show, she received a text: “Getting arrested tonight. Dress accordingly.” The mock arrest, captured on the big screen for all concertgoers to see, was worth it. “At least it was

King Charles says cancer treatment to be reduced, calls it ‘personal blessing’

Charles encouraged all Britons to undergo cancer screening, crediting early detection with “enabling me to continue leading a full and active life.”

Are the UK and Argentina discussing easing Falklands-era weapons ban?

According to an interview of Argentine President Javier Milei published by The Telegraph this week, the South American country and the United Kingdom are in talks to lift the weapons ban in place since the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas War.

Hogwarts Legacy goes free for the first time to kick off the Epic Games Store's 2025 Holiday Sale

If you still want to play it, here's your chance.

The Year’s Best New Streaming Christmas Rom-Coms, From ‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ to ‘Champagne Problems’

At Variety, we’re serious about the business of entertainment — and equally serious about our holiday rom-com viewing. We’ve diligently studied each of this year’s offerings from the major streamers, and this crop really has it all: mystery Santas, precocious kids, grand

How the ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Remake Mixes an ‘Elf’-Inspired Romance With a Blood-Soaked Santa Story

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains minor spoilers from “Silent Night, Deadly Night,” now in theaters. The 1984 slasher “Silent Night, Deadly Night” was an above-average movie, which grew in infamy due to advertising that depicted a bloodied, axe-wielding Santa. Nationwide

Democrats call for full boat strike video to be released in letter to Hegseth

Congressional Democrats on Friday sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requesting the full, unedited video taken of U.S. strikes on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean on Sept. 2, with the second strike killing survivors clinging to their vessel. The

North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, state media says

The unit had carried out combat and engineering tasks in the Kursk region from August.

Everything We Know About Divinity, Larian’s Most Ambitious RPG Yet

Larian's next RPG threatens to be its biggest yet The post Everything We Know About Divinity, Larian’s Most Ambitious RPG Yet appeared first on Kotaku .

Jim Carrey Offered to Return $20 Million ‘Grinch’ Payday and Quit the Movie Amid ‘Panic Attacks’ Over Makeup; A Man ‘Who Trained the Military on Enduring Torture’ Was Hired to Help

Jim Carrey recently joined Vulture for an oral history to mark the 25th anniversary of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Ron Howard’s 2000 film adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s 1957 children’s book. The movie was a giant box office hit, earning $346 million worldwide and becoming the