Resident Evil Continues to Set New Box Office Records
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil had another great weekend at the worldwide box office, making it Cregger's highest-grossing film yet.
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Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Thinks AI Is Amazing As He No Longer Needs To Code Or Draw To Make A Game
The director has released his own Claude-driven adventure having spent months praising the technology
How Afreximbank is challenging Standard Bank in big-ticket project finance
The multilateral lender is vying with the South African giant for the top spot in financing megaprojects. The contest at the summit mostly exposes the limits of the commercial banking model in meeting Africa’s needs.
Zach Cregger's Mysterious New Sci-Fi Thriller Officially Gets a Promising Update
After the success of Backrooms, a Siren Head movie is coming from Zach Cregger and Brian Duffield. At New York Comic Con, Duffield offered an update
EU agrees new security mission in Lebanon as UN peacekeepers prepare to leave
EU foreign ministers approved a civilian-military mission to train Lebanon’s armed forces. It will not replace UNIFIL, whose mandate ends in December. Personnel numbers and participating countries are yet to be confirmed.
Haute & Freddy Are All Over The Carrie Series, Including A New Peter Gabriel Cover
Horror series creator and writer Mike Flanagan has taken many liberties with his new Carrie series, adapted from the Stephen King novel and following the legacy of the 1974 film. He's not only expanded the universe that King built, which you can read more about here if you
Steam Officially Sets New Player Record
Steam broke its own record this weekend, with over 43 million concurrent users on the platform.
One step closer to quantum computers that can correct their own mistakes
Researchers from Rutgers, IBM and collaborating institutions have shown that a quantum computer can check what is happening inside it and respond while it is running, repeatedly resetting parts of the system to bring chaotic behavior under control.
Universities are making different choices about AI. How will they fit with their public missions?
Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from an emerging technology to one that is forcing universities to make consequential choices.
Banijay Eyes Expansion Into U.S. Scripted Space: ‘The U.S. Is a New Opportunity’
Banijay Entertainment, the production and distribution behemoth that now encompasses All3Media, is considering an expansion into the highly competitive U.S. scripted space, having gained major financial firepower through the recent merger. Speaking alongside chair Jeff Zucker
BBC Blurs Trans Rights T-Shirt on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ but Says It’s ‘Standard Practice’ to Cut ‘Overt Branding or Slogans’
The BBC confirmed that it blurred out a transgender rights slogan on a T-shirt worn by Bethany Antonia, the “House of the Dragon” star currently competing on the competition series “Strictly Come Dancing.” In a video posted by the BBC on social media last week, Antonia was seen
Ken Paxton Offers Pathetic Defense for Damning Leaked Audio of Him
Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton was asked to explain the constant, controversial leaks coming from a September campaign event. He doesn’t think they matter. “There have been now five audio leaks from a private fundraiser you attended on
One of the Year’s Best Games Is Officially Out on Phones. God Help Us All
Vampire Crawlers is out now on iPhone and iPad, and it's going to be a problem for me personally.
John Oliver Greets His New Skydance Overlords With Sexy Fanfic Pics of Insurance Mascot
"Hope you’re happy with what you bought," the Last Week Tonight host cracked after showcasing several hypersexualized illustrations of Liberty Mutual's new mascot
‘Adventure Garage With Bear Grylls,’ Featuring ‘Top Gear’s’ Rutledge Wood, Launched by Propagate Content and The Natural Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
Propagate Content, the production and talent powerhouse founded by Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens, and The Natural Studios have launched “Adventure Garage With Bear Grylls,” an eight-episode adventure series featuring survivalist Bear Grylls and “Top Gear’s” Rutledge Wood.
Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Omar was first elected to Congress in 2018, and is an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.
ALMA catches a dying star mid-transformation, with a ring from its last outburst
Astronomers have used radio observations from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to catch a dying star in the middle of a dramatic transformation, and the data show a ring that records its final outburst. The new research was posted to the arXiv preprint
Identity develops well into adulthood and is linked to better mental well-being
Identity development is not limited to adolescence, a recent study from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows. Researchers found that identity developed positively from age 27 to 61. A more positively developed identity was associated with higher levels of mental
‘Hatchet’ Movie: Netflix and Derek Cianfrance to Adapt Gary Paulsen’s Survival Book (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix is developing a feature adaptation of ‘Hatchet,’ Gary Paulsen’s 1987 young adult survival novel. The film will be written and directed by Derek Cianfrance, best known for films such as “Blue Valentine” (2010) and “The Place Beyond the Pines” (2012). Andrew Mittman,
‘Always Lalisa’ Director Sue Kim Reveals Secrets Behind Lisa Doc, From YG Blocking Blackpink Music to Lots of Tequila Shots
Early in “Always Lalisa,” a fly-on-the-wall documentary chronicling a year in the life of Blackpink’s Lisa as she embarks on a solo career, the K-pop star runs through a list of things prohibited by their label YG. They are not allowed to drink, not allowed to date, not allowed
Trump’s Two Choices in Iran
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . Donald Trump’s choices in Iran remain “humiliation or escalation,” says Elizabeth Saunders , a Columbia University professor who
Transcript: Trump’s Two Choices in Iran
This is a lightly edited transcript of the October 17 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: Good morning. I’m Perry Bacon. I’m the host of Right Now on The New Republic . I’m joined by
Theo Von Sets New Netflix Special ‘I’m Doing Fine’ for October Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Theo Von is returning to Netflix with another stand-up comedy special. The comic and podcaster’s new hour, “I’m Doing Fine,” will debut on the streamer on Oct. 20. It’s Von’s third special — and his first in five years. The hour will find the freewheeling Von dishing on his
Terrible idea: The hidden danger behind China’s student exchange push
It should go without saying that drastically increasing the number of American students participating in Chinese exchange programs poses a threat to our national security and military industrial base.
Antonio Banderas to Star in AI-Powered Feature ‘Cortes’ From Utopai Studios
The latest celebrity to endorse an AI studio? Antonio Banderas. The Oscar-nominated actor will star as Hernán Cortés in Utopai Studios’ “Cortés,” a new feature directed by Paul Mignot (“Vaincre ou mourir”) and written by fellow Oscar nominee Nicholas Kazan (“Reversal of
Disney Officially Reveals Percy Jackson Season 3 Release Schedule
Percy Jackson season 3 is getting a release shake-up from Disney with newly revealed schedule and episode titles
NATO commander unveils strategy to make any attack on alliance ‘utterly futile’
Alexus Grynkewich says the new strategy aims to deny adversaries a foothold and dismantle their warfighting capabilities, telling the Warsaw Security Forum that NATO is prepared to block, blunt and break any attack.
44-year-old woman rescued after 20 hours in sea, Greek coastguard says
The woman, from El Salvador, was found by the cargo ship MSC Rossella III, which was taking part in search efforts, the coastguard said in a statement.
Austin Butler, Michael B. Jordan Suit Up as Crockett and Tubbs in ‘Miami Vice ’85’ First Look
Universal releases a first look at its 'Miami Vice' reboot by 'Top Gun: Maverick' director.
Why the US is bringing back firing squads
The execution of Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan would be the first time the US Army had used a firing squad since 1945.
Lana Del Rey Returns To The Stage With “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter,” Stove
Sunday night, Lana Del Rey performed at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026 for her first concert in nearly one year. It was a career-spanning set that also featured the live debut of " White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter ," which she released in February this year and was
In Defense of Kelly Clarkson (Kind Of) and the $15,000 Singing Bird Saga
Kelly Clarkson does not seem to be winning the war she haphazardly declared against a Brooklyn novelty store. But the mere fact of its existence is proof that Clarkson is providing the public a service, of sorts. For too long, celebrities have been PR-trained and
Ava DuVernay Says That ‘14th’ Saved Her and “Hollywood Is Over”
During a London Film Festival Screen Talk, the filmmaker was showered with love and adoration and addressed mega-mergers, MAGA and more.
The Best Hollywood-Themed Halloween Experiences: The Roosevelt Hotel Tours, Charles Manson Haunts, Pantages Theater Screenings and More
In a city built on movie magic, Halloween is practically a year-round business. But come October, Los Angeles takes its horror bona fides to another level, transforming the city’s theaters and historic into settings screen-worthy scares. For film buffs and true crime
Opposition parties, supporters march in Delhi despite huge police presence
They demanded the sacking of India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Stardew Valley Creator's Next Game Shows New Signs of Life
Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe says his next game, Haunted Chocolatier, will play differently than his first cozy farming sim.
Supply chain experts say uncertainty will disrupt 4th Quarter
The results of the Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index for the fourth quarter of 2026 show a slight decrease from last quarter's sharp jump in overall risk. Transportation disruption risk remained the highest-rated category, down from its record high in the third
'Molecular sunscreen' may explain why DNA uses thymine despite its vulnerability to UV damage
Scientists have long sought to understand the complex origins of intelligent life. It remains unclear how biological systems not only formed but survived and persisted under the extreme conditions of primordial Earth's hostile climate. Now, researchers at Texas A&M University
Prabowo orders tougher action on Indonesia fires; foreign offers to help tackle haze not discussed
Indonesia plans more coordination, public awareness and peatland protection.
Nuclear war and malicious use of AI could end humanity by 2100, scientists warn
They are among 17 global threats to human health according to a new study by The Lancet which aims to drive global action to address them.
Trump is free at last to be what he has always been for Putin
Poor Donald Trump. For the last 21 months he had to do a great deal of lying. He had to pretend at times that he really cared about the people dying in the Russo-Ukraine War, that he really wanted a deal that was good for Ukraine, that he was getting frustrated with Vladimir
Oil analyst 'skeptical' that Trump's diesel deal with Russia will lower prices
Oil analyst Patrick De Haan said Monday that President Trump’s deal with Russia to supply the U.S. and global markets with diesel fuel may not lower fuel prices. “On the policy front, the Trump administration’s proposed diesel deal raises more questions than it answers, and I
Most in new poll oppose bets on elections
Most Americans regardless of party oppose betting on election results through prediction markets such as Kalshi or Polymarket, according to a new survey. A Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Monday, found that 60 percent of respondents did not support betting on election results, as
Cornell Cancels Concert With Between Friends Amid Rape Investigation
One of the most upsetting news stories currently gripping America is the case of the anonymous Jane Doe who recently sued Cornell University, claiming that she gang raped at a 2024 fraternity party and that the university failed to protect her or to hold her alleged assailants
Trump 'thinking of' renaming Atlantic or Pacific
President Trump over the weekend said he was “thinking of” renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, a move that comes after the president’s previous moves to rebrand geographical features. During a rally in Tennessee on Saturday, the president discussed his renaming efforts for
Saudi says resilience tested, vows response after deadly airport attacks
Saudi Arabia's energy minister on Monday said the country had been tested but would mount a "serious" response after a string of attacks on Riyadh's international airport by Yemen's Houthis that left 18 people dead. Lethal airport strikes since last week have rocked the
Ella Langley Returns to the Stage After Tulsa Concert Threat
Country star canceled performance on Friday following reports of a bomb threat, but made it to a Texas show the next day, where she talked openly about her faith
Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
