Ben Stiller is calling on comedians to keep pushing boundaries. During a recent interview with Radio Times, the “Severance” director said that comedy is facing unprecedented challenges in the current political climate. However, he urged those working in the genre to not back
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The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) furloughed more than three-quarters of its staff Monday as the government nears its fourth week of a shutdown. A Department of Energy spokesperson told The Hill that 1,400 NNSA employees will be furloughed by the end of
When most people hear terms like poaching, wildlife trafficking or illegal wildlife trade, they probably think of threatened species such as elephants, rhinos, tigers or sharks. Geographically, wildlife crime may feel like a problem confined to southern Africa or southeast and
The Dyson Supersonic dries hair faster with intelligent heat control and powerful airflow. The post Dyson Quietly Clears Out the Supersonic, Salon-Grade Hair Dryer Now Going for Peanuts appeared first on Kotaku .
TOKYO - Japan's likely next prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has finalised a plan to appoint former regional revitalisation minister, Satsuki Katayama, as finance minister, broadcaster FNN reported on Tuesday.
Former President Biden on Monday finished a round of radiation therapy to treat his aggressive former of prostate cancer, according to a Biden spokesperson. The course lasted several weeks, and the former president is “doing well,” the spokesperson told The Hill’s sister
Westerman sings the word “Nevermind” nine time in his new song named — you guessed it — “Nevermind,” and somehow it feels beautiful and cosmic and not annoying. This is impressive. It’s his newest single from his upcoming album A Jackal’s Wedding , following “ About Leaving ”
What was a seven-week funding punt is now a four-week patch, and some in the GOP want to extend funding into next year.
Graphics show how thieves made away with priceless French crown jewels from the Louvre in under seven minutes.
TAIPEI - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan.
Former Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) will not be required to pay any additional fines or restitution related to his criminal conviction, according to his clemency order, which was made public on Monday. Santos was released from prison Friday after President Trump announced that
From affordable sachets at 7-Elevens to Hollywood beauty routines, Thai sunscreens are finally stepping into the spotlight.
Leaked findings from one pollster showed his approval rating in September had slipped to about 59 per cent.
It’s not often that a movie trailer makes you cry — but this one might. 1 Come See Me in the Good Light is a documentary film about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing a cancer diagnosis that took Gibson’s life earlier this year. This is the beginning of a nightmare,
By Ann Wang IROSIN, Philippines/NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan (Reuters) -Marian Duhapa kisses her quietly sleeping baby daughter Quinn goodbye as she prepares for the 16-hour bus trip from her remote village in the Philippines to Manila airport before flying back to Taiwan and work. "I
The music mogul submitted his formal notice of appeal on Monday and will follow-up with more detailed arguments in a subsequent filing
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story A shaky ceasefire in Gaza President Trump on Monday warned Hamas against further attacks against Israel’s military after the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza was disrupted over
Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh almost brought their own twist to a galaxy far, far away. In a recent sit down with AP, Driver said that over the span of two years, he and Soderbergh developed a script called “The Hunt for Ben Solo.” The film would have taken place after the
"The earlier internet was a haven, everyone making it up as they went along."
Work, shopping, church and the pub kept different classes apart far more than 'residential segregation' in 1850s Manchester, undermining key assumptions about the Industrial Revolution. Historians have long assumed that Manchester's middle classes sheltered from the poor in
Flashbak has a collection of photos that offer an inside look at NORAD’s Cheyenne Mountain Combat Center as it looked in the mid-60s . These display screens would display signs of air attack against Canada and the United States. By pushing buttons, the NORAD battle staff
Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones.
The rapper led the crowd in chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF" during the fest in June
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story FHFA chief says Trump could release Fannie, Freddie soon Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could hit the market
Tariffs on furniture and lumber could intensify the US housing market's woes and push up prices.
Homeowners urged to use more robust planting and permeable materials to help mitigate flood risk Nearly half of the UK’s garden space is paved over, a new study has found. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has conducted the largest ever audit of the UK’s gardens, and found
Ninja Gaiden 4 takes the best of Team Ninja and PlatinumGames for a fresh take on the 3D character-action game franchise.
Ninja Gaiden 4 isn't a revelation but it is a really fun action game The post Damn, It Feels So Good To Have Ninja Gaiden Back appeared first on Kotaku .
Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline any tickets offered to their fans for a Europa League away match at Aston Villa, the Israeli club announced Monday. The local Safety Advisory Group (SAG) covering Villa Park in Birmingham, in central England, last week blocked visiting fans from
Halloween is a fun, scary time for children and adults alike—but why does the holiday seem to start so much earlier every year? Decades ago, when I was young, Halloween was a much smaller affair, and people didn't start preparing until mid-October. Today, in my neighborhood
Ninja Gaiden 4 struggles to balance PlatinumGames excess with the purity of classic Ninja Gaiden.
The organizers of Saturday’s “No Kings” protests succeeded in all their main aims: drawing huge crowds, keeping the events peaceful — and, apparently, getting under President Trump’s skin. The latter point appears to be borne out by Trump’s reaction. Having noted in advance of
Antenna estimates total cancellations in September were 4.1 million for Hulu and 3 million for Disney+.
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump races to shore up rare earth supply President Trump is racing to respond to a major escalation of the U.S.-China trade war, with the American supply of critical technology hanging in the balance. © Alex Brandon, Associated
The Senate on Monday voted against reopening the federal government for the 11th time, pushing the shutdown to the three-week mark with both sides at loggerheads and unable to break the impasse. The chamber voted 50-43 on the House-passed continuing resolution to fund the
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that his meeting with President Trump was “positive” even though he failed to secure a commitment from the U.S. to provide Tomahawk missiles for his war-torn country. Zelensky met with Trump at the White House on Friday
After some last-minute political maneuvering, Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s prime minister just days before President Donald Trump arrives in the country.
Hurricanes are America's most destructive natural hazards, causing more deaths and property damage than any other type of disaster. Since 1980, these powerful tropical storms have done more than US$1.5 trillion in damage and killed more than 7,000 people.
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By doubling down on Huawei and domestic chipmakers, China shows it is willing to lose ground now to achieve its AI future, says IMD’s Howard Yu.
A live-fire mishap that caused metal shrapnel to damage a patrol vehicle while Vice President Vance was visiting a California military base is facing intense scrutiny from officials who question how the unusual incident was allowed to happen. The premature detonation of 155
In an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers, the White House said it will again start processing student loan forgiveness for eligible borrowers.
Did you know that Lay's potato chips are made from potatoes? I'm not lying The post Lay’s Says 42 Percent Of People Didn’t Know Its Potato Chips Were Made From Actual Potatoes appeared first on Kotaku .
This year's event was a bit corporate, very chaotic, and incredibly cute.
Crews tore down a massive covered entryway and windows in the East Wing to make way for Trump's new event space.
