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Jodie Foster Thought Robert De Niro Was ‘Really Uninteresting’ When They First Met on ‘Taxi Driver’: ‘I Remember Being Like, What Is Happening?’ but Then He ‘Opened My Eyes to What Acting Could Be’
Robert De Niro may be one of the most respected actors in the world, but when Jodie Foster first met him on the set of Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver” at just 12 years old, she wasn’t so impressed. Speaking during a career-spanning conversation at the Marrakech Film Festival on
All of Dua Lipa’s Covers in Spanish and Portuguese
The multilingual pop star has been reinterpreting classic songs as she makes her way through Spain and Latin America
1980's bizarre monster-mashup cartoon Drak Pack deserves a reboot
Drak Pack, a Hanna-Barbara monster-superhero series starring Disney star Hans Conried and He-Man's Alan Oppenheimer, is a forgotten gem.
Gone are the days of buying Minecraft clothing from supermarkets, Very Cool have released a collaboration to save us all from getting another low-quality printed tee
The only catch is most of it is already sold out.
Allies of Kyrgyzstan's strongman president sweep snap parliamentary election
BISHKEK, Nov 30 - Allies of Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov swept the board in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday, preliminary results showed, cementing his increasingly tight control of politics in what had long been Central Asia’s most democratic state.
Noem confirms she approved deportation flights despite court order
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday confirmed that she instructed the federal government to carry out the deportation and transferring Venezuelan detainees to El Salvador despite a court order halting the flights. "The decisions that are made on deportations,
Scientists find a hidden obesity trigger in soybean oil
Researchers at UC Riverside have uncovered why soybean oil, one of America's most widely consumed ingredients, drives significant weight gain—at least in mice. The findings point not to the oil itself but to the fat-derived molecules it produces inside the body, called
Using 1,000 butterfly and moth genomes to investigate evolution and climate change resilience
A major milestone has been reached, with experts across Europe, including those at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK, sequencing 1,000 species of butterflies and moths. This includes almost all UK butterflies, opening the door to help understand and protect UK
Pope Leo: Palestinian state 'only' solution to Israeli conflict
By Joshua McElwee ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO BEIRUT, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said on Sunday that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state, reaffirming the Vatican's position. "We all know that
National Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary says
By Ted Hesson and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until after he came to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said
Live updates: GOP lawmakers press Hegseth for Venezuela, boat strike details
House Armed Services Committee leaders this weekend said they are seeking “full accounting” of an early September U.S. military attack against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean after a report alleged that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. troops to
Millie Bobby Brown Says She and David Harbour Have a ‘Great Relationship’ Amid Bullying Rumors
"It makes me want to bring my A-game every single time I see that I’m on the call sheet with him because I know he’s bringing it right back," actress says of Stranger Things co-star
Dyson Has V11 Vacuum Black Friday Leftovers, Now Near Zero Profit to Clear Stock for Cyber Monday
The best value for money premium vacuum cleaner. The post Dyson Has V11 Vacuum Black Friday Leftovers, Now Near Zero Profit to Clear Stock for Cyber Monday appeared first on Kotaku .
Observing Japan: Some good news for Takaichi in a challenging week
The Takaichi government faces questions about its fiscal policy management as the cabinet approves its supplemental budget. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi continues to face questions about what she discussed with US President Donald Trump, notwithstanding her
President Nawrocki cancels meeting with Orbán after Hungarian PM's visit to Moscow
Polish President Karol Nawrocki cancelled on Sunday a meeting with Viktor Orbán due to the Hungarian Prime Minister's visit to Moscow to discuss energy ties with Russia.
If You Have Apple Devices, Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger Is Flying Off the Shelves at a Record Low
It's powers up to three devices in one go, and it's super easy to carry around. The post If You Have Apple Devices, Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger Is Flying Off the Shelves at a Record Low appeared first on Kotaku .
Redveil Is a Rapper-Producer Putting His Feelings Front and Center
He's leveling up with his new album Sankofa , which marks a creative evolution and is out Dec. 4
Give Space Center Houston a Starship instead of the Discovery
Once that Starship is captured and SpaceX engineers examine it, Space Center Houston would seem to be the perfect place to display it.
Buddy Guy: ‘I’m the Last Old Man Playing the Blues’
At 89, the legendary guitarist is a vital link to the roots of an entire genre. Thanks to Sinners and a busy schedule, he's also just plain vital
Thousands of Spaniards take part in antigovernment protests
According to the Popular Party (PP), more than 80,000 people took part in the demonstration against Pedro Sánchez's government in Madrid on Sunday. The government delegation puts the number of attendees at 40,000.
'Debt stress is causing mental health problems'
GP Dr Kamlesh Sreekissoon says his patients are working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
Amazon Has Xbox Controller Black Friday Leftovers, Now at Record Low for Cyber Monday Chaos
Experience 40-hour battery life, hybrid D-pad and (wireless) multi-device pairing. The post Amazon Has Xbox Controller Black Friday Leftovers, Now at Record Low for Cyber Monday Chaos appeared first on Kotaku .
Clear rejection: Switzerland rejects compulsory service for women and tax for the super-rich
While the extension of compulsory service received less than 20 per cent support in many cantons, the debate on wealth tax centred on the attractiveness of the location and climate financing.
Amazon Just Threw the Breville Barista Coffee Machine Into Clearance Mode Right After Black Friday
Prepare barista-level coffee in minutes from the comfort of your own home. The post Amazon Just Threw the Breville Barista Coffee Machine Into Clearance Mode Right After Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .
Your skin has a built-in cancer defense and sunlight turns it off
Scientists have uncovered how too much sunlight can flip a hidden switch inside skin cells that makes inflammation spiral out of control and increases the risk of cancer. Their research reveals that UV radiation breaks down a protective protein called YTHDF2, which normally
Vampires are inherently queer, says queer-vampire-novel author
V.E. Schwab, author of the 2025 bestselling queer vampire novel Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, on why she "doesn't believe in" straight vampires
Canada's cities show mixed results on Climate Action Plan retrofitting targets
As cities across Canada try to cut emissions from homes, a new Concordia study shows significant differences in how well they're doing it.
Indonesia and Thailand floods death toll passes 600 with hundreds still missing
Heavy monsoon rains across south-east Asia leave thousands of people without shelter or critical supplies Indonesian and Thai authorities are racing to clear debris and find hundreds of missing people as they said more than 600 people had died in devastating floods and
Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands
DHAKA, Nov 30 - Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia remains in \"very critical\" condition at a Dhaka hospital, her party said on Sunday, as her self-exiled son and acting party chief Tarique Rahman signaled uncertainty over his return.