The “Baywatch” production won approval on Thursday to park vehicles overnight at Venice Beach, after facing initial obstacles earlier this spring. The California Coastal Commission approved an amended film permit that allows the production to park overnight at 27 spaces in the
Tom Hanks recently told Gold Derby while promoting “Toy Story 5” that he is not interested in seeing a new Oscar category created for voice actors. Instead, voice actors should be strongly considered for the main acting categories. “I think they have enough categories,” Hanks
“Cotton Fever,” “Here I’m Alive” and “Summer of Three” are among this year’s Tribeca Festival winners. In the narrative competition category, the top winners were Daniel Blake Schwartz’s “Cotton Fever” and Joshua Z Weinstein’s “Here I’m Alive,” with Marcel Ruiz, Paolo Schoene
The films received the top prizes in the U.S. narrative, international narrative and documentary competitions, with 'Labrador' and 'Jail Time Records' each earning an additional two awards.
Belgium-based company Kinepolis has acquired the Showcase Cinemas circuit in the U.S. from Harbor Lights Entertainment (formerly National Amusements). Showcase runs 13 cinemas including seven in Massachusetts, four in New York, one in Ohio and one in Rhode Island. The agreement
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with the U.S., Canada and Mexico serving as the host nations for this summer’s edition of the global soccer tournament. Fox is the official television broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup and the network will air all 104 games in the five-week
No great surprise, given the end of Destiny 2 update, but seeing seeing the words put to paper is a bummer.
Exo Rally Championship is for all you fans of Mass Effect 's Mako
At 24, Erika Alexander stepped onto the set of Yvette Lee Bowser’s Fox sitcom “Living Single,” opposite veteran Queen Latifah, and became an icon. Maxine Shaw, attorney at law, was unlike any character previously depicted on television. Dressed to kill with an insatiable
Biologists have long thought that seed traits, such as the presence of wings, are the key to predicting in what way, and how far, weeds can disperse. Now, a trio of researchers has revealed that unexpected modes of seed dispersal are more important than mechanisms predicted by
An international team whose research was coordinated by Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) has reported the survival of metallic behavior in the strongly correlated molecular material ytterbium cesium fulleride (Yb₂CsC₆₀). The electrons in the newly synthesized material
President Trump suggested Thursday that an executive order could be used to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after Congress failed to pass a temporary extension of the program. “Congress wants me to do it,” Trump said in the Oval Office
By Nate Raymond BOSTON, June 11 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday allowed an Iranian-born engineer to be released on bail just days before his trial on charges linked to a deadly drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan carried out by Iran-backed militants in 2024.
“Nothing stops me except the publishing industry,” quipped the novelist and AIDS historian, who cut her teeth as an East Village journalist writing for queer and feminist papers.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX — rocket manufacturer, satellite internet service provider, AI firm and owner of X (aka Twitter) all rolled into one — has officially set a record for the biggest IPO in history with its initial stock pricing. SpaceX on Thursday confirmed the pricing of its
Apple TV has renewed “Widow’s Bay” for Season 2, Variety has learned. In addition, series creator, executive producer and showrunner Katie Dippold has signed a multi-year overall deal with Apple TV. The news comes ahead of the Season 1 finale, which will bow on June 17.
The company says it no longer receives data from the monster-catching app after Niantic was acquired by Scopely
President Trump on Thursday opened up previously protected areas of the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing. Trump signed a proclamation opening up commercial fishing at three marine national monuments. “We're officially reopening nearly half a million square miles — wow — of
Climate disclosures help investors and the public understand how companies view risks such as extreme weather, carbon regulation and the transition to cleaner energy. "Because these risks are uncertain and forward-looking, company leaders have considerable influence over what
Oxygen depletion in the western Baltic Sea is not uncommon. Oxygen-poor conditions regularly occur in deeper waters, placing stress on marine ecosystems and, in extreme cases, causing fish kills. As ocean temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, the challenges may
President Trump offered stark criticism from the Oval Office of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday, calling him an “angry man” and launching into his grievances with the former Senate Republican Leader. Asked whether there would be enough support from Republicans in
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Wednesday said President Trump’s team is making him “look like a fool” for not keeping campaign promises to withdraw from foreign wars and conflict. Greene says the president’s most recent interview with NBC, where he denies
OpenAI revealed Wednesday that influence operators, likely based in China, used ChatGPT accounts to push certain narratives about American artificial intelligence and technology policy debates. In a report, published Wednesday, the AI firm said it discovered two clusters of
The division of the Department of Justice that was supposed to have handled President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS—and the subsequent settlement that created a slush fund for his allies—claims to have no communication records related to it. Citizens for Ethics and
Apple TV's horror-comedy Widow's Bay just got greenlit for a second season, a win for one of the best television shows of 2026
Ian’s Shoelace Site Is Still The Best Site For Tying Your Shoes . However: “What is the point of adding value to the internet if it is only going to rob you? Why do research, make diagrams, and develop new knots?”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is taking steps to implement new restrictions on data centers in the state, including proposals to set water-efficient technology requirements and repeal tax incentives. The Republican governor directed the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) and
June 11 (Reuters) - Iran has not yet made a final decision on a possible agreement with the U.S. and will not compromise on its "red lines" in negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday, according to Iran's IRNA news agency. Baghaei said
Taskmaster has just wrapped up its 21st season, and even though the format hasn't changed, the hosts explain how it's different behind the scenes.
As all the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcases and announcements draw to a close, we take on the important task of ranking the pre-show music
A review article now published in Nature Reviews Genetics brings together evolutionary theory, comparative genomics and large-scale human genetics to explain why we age and why aging rates differ among individuals and species. The two authors—from the Leibniz Institute on
In a paper published in the Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, JCU Ph.D. student Rebecca Ward says the core practices of the field of forensic psychology, from risk assessments to expert testimony, are compromised by structural bias and an unwarranted
There are no merry men to be found in “The Death of Robin Hood,” an elegiac portrait of the famed folk hero that eventually delivers on its title, but not before an extended bout of myth-busting and moral reckoning. Following a dip into studio franchise waters with “A Quiet
“Drag Race’s” Michelle Visage knows the secret to winning the reality competition show: “Make Ru laugh.” And she should know. Visage has been a judge on the main show, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” for over 16 years. RuPaul isn’t just a colleague—he’s her best friend. She has said this
Cattle trade, slaughter and consumption is highly contentious in India, often resulting in mob violence and lynching.
A new map of global mycorrhizal fungi details the massive scope of the vital systems The post Hidden Fungal Networks Could Stretch from the Earth to the Sun a Billion Times Over appeared first on Nautilus .
Indie cafe culture is spreading across Pahang, reshaping how people gather and socialise.
Jakarta's move reflects a broader recognition that isolation alone has not delivered progress, say analysts.
Planned Parenthood’s Northwest affiliate is suing Alaska to challenge the state’s ban on telehealth abortion. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Alaska state court, Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky (PPGNHAIK) said the state’s requirement that
The Legend of Zelda 2-in-1 Great Deku Tree Lego set is retiring this month and sold out almost everywhere: But you can still get one.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday cementing a public-private partnership between the mixed martial arts company and the U.S. government. Trump will likely financially benefit from this deal due to his investment
The State Department on Thursday announced that it will sanction Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET) amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and the island country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the latest sanctions are pursuant of
“So flattered,” Twain commented on Langley’s TikTok post
Indian posted an ad mocking CEO Artie Starrs -- a move that has fueled speculation about a broader anti-Harley social media campaign.
The next Gears of War game starring Marcus and Dom is almost here
Warner Bros. is reteaming with Maggie Gyllenhaal for a new project following last year’s Gothic romance “The Bride!” The studio acquired Rachel Kushner’s novel “Creation Lake” for Gyllenhaal to develop, with plans to produce and direct. “Creation Lake” centers on a secret
Planetary heating is intensifying and key climate indicators are deteriorating, top scientists said Thursday, warning that funding decisions affecting Earth observation systems in the United States and other countries threaten efforts to track global warming.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially adopted ARRAKIHS as a scientific mission, confirming the target launch date of 2030. Matthieu Schaller is part of the science team: "I look forward to learning more about the dark part of our cosmos."
A new Yale-led study provides one of the most detailed and comprehensive analyses to date of genetic variation in human populations in Oceania, filling a major gap in representation in genomics research. Despite harboring remarkable diversity, populations in this vast region in
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a threatened U.S. military operation against Kharg Island was off the table for now as he girded for what could be an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Reporting by Steve