Glen Powell to Star in Richard Linklater’s Lou Gehrig Movie From Producer Lorne Michaels
Simon Rich is penning the script for the Universal feature that will focus on the late Yankees legend.
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You Can Love David Hockney and Still Hate His iPad Paintings
No amount of curatorial artspeak counters the sense that the late artist’s massive digital painting lacks the inventive mark-making and use of color that characterized his life’s work.
Oh, Man, The Clayface Movie Is Even Grosser Than I Thought It’d Be In New Trailer
DC is going from Superman to the other, scarier end of the universe
The violence link: Animal maltreatment and family violence often happen together
For some survivors of intimate partner violence, leaving an abusive relationship might mean facing a difficult choice between prioritizing their own safety and that of a beloved pet.
Solar-powered process turns CO₂ into protein-building amino acids
According to United Nations projections, global food demand could increase by around 60% by 2050, while only about 2% of additional agricultural land is expected to become available. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are therefore exploring new approaches
Star Wars Zero Company's story 'is a linear one from beginning to end', Bit Reactor says, so don't expect branching paths or romance options
"We are excited about pushing the genre forward with a more cinematic approach."
Married With Tentpoles: Tom and Zendaya’s Blockbuster Honeymoon
The newlywed actors are co-starring together in back-to-back summer features — a Hollywood first.
Benicio Del Toro Joins Ben Stiller in Apple TV Comedy ‘Protective Custody’
Benicio Del Toro is set for a lead role opposite Ben Stiller in the upcoming Apple TV comedy series “Protective Custody,” Variety has learned. The show was originally announced in May with Stiller attached to star and executive produce. It marks the first lead series comedy
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Super Micro Computer, EQT, AAR, Chubb, Pegasystems & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.
‘Days of Thunder 2’: Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Tom Cruise in Paramount Sequel
Paramount’s “Days of Thunder” sequel is shaping up with Jonathan Levine (“50/50,” “Warm Bodies”) in negotiations to direct returning star Tom Cruise. Cruise will also produce the film alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the original 1990 racing drama. Will Staples wrote
Julie Andrews Gets Disney+ Documentary From ‘Martha’ Director R.J. Cutler
Disney+ will launch a documentary about star Julie Andrews from director and producer R.J. Cutler (“Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry,” “Martha”) next year. Per the description for the project, “This definitive portrait offers an intimate and revealing look at Andrews’
Leftist Kyle Kulinski admits support for terrorists, Trump delusions
Kulinski probably isn’t significant enough to waste time on. The reason I’m calling attention to him is because he wasn't alone on that stream where he defended terrorist groups.
Trump attends return of troops killed in Jordan, Iraq; warns Iran will 'pay the price'
President Trump attended the dignified transfer of four U.S. servicemembers killed in the U.S. war with Iran in Delaware on Wednesday, warning Tehran would “pay the price" for the casualties. The bodies of 1st Lt. Tyler J. Feehan, Sgt. Michael E. Swinton, Sgt. Angel S.
Republicans release new crypto bill text, with Trump-blessed ethics provision included
Senate GOP leaders are eyeing a floor vote as soon as next week.
Treasury's Bessent welcomes Pakistan's reforms, push to return to capital markets
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Pakistan's finance minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday and welcomed the country's progress in implementing economic reforms and laying the groundwork for a return to international
Philippine, Chinese foreign ministers trade protests over South China Sea encounter
MANILA/BEIJING, July 22 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of the Philippines and China met in Manila on Wednesday and both made "strong" protests over an encounter between the two countries' vessels this week in contested South China Sea waters.
Ford worker fired for allegedly stealing $8 worth of Doritos, crackers just wants old job back
A Ford assembly worker who says he was fired after being wrongfully accused of stealing less than $8 worth of Doritos and Ritz crackers is calling on his former employer to "do what's right" and hire him back.
Marvel's new X-Men shocker is Eyes Wide Shut meets Agatha Christie
X-Men: The Hellfire Murder kills off a major Marvel character and reveals the return of a classic villain team to Marvel comics.
Umberto Eco’s Personal Library Opens to the Public: More Than 32,000 Books, Exactly as He Left Them
Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose sold so well that its English translator William Weaver could add an extension onto his Tuscan villa, which he called the “Eco Chamber.” The Biblioteca Eco, or Eco Library, whose ribbon-cutting earlier this month you can see in the Italian
Kenneth Branagh to Star in Paramount+ Drama ‘Laird’ Set in Scottish Highlands
Paramount+ has picked up the drama series “Laird” with Kenneth Branagh attached in the lead role. The series hails from Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth, the co-creators of fellow Paramount+ series “The Agency.” Jez is also the co-creator and showrunner of
Victoria Monét Announces New Album Frequency Of Love: Hear “Reach Out”
Victoria Monét is going for it! The Atlanta-born singer started out as one of Ariana Grande's main co-writers before becoming a straight-up R&B star herself with her excellent 2023 album Jaguar II . She won the Grammy for Best New Artist , and then she largely stepped back for
Glen Powell, Richard Linklater Teaming Up for Lou Gehrig Biopic, Lorne Michaels Producing
Richard Linklater and Glen Powell are re-teaming to take on the Pride of the Yankees. The pair, who previously collaborated on “Hit Man” and “Everybody Wants Some,” will join forces on an untitled Lou Gehrig film for Universal Pictures. Gehrig is a Hall of Famer whose
Greene knocks 'stupid' Trump post on US service members' deaths in Iran war
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) went after President Trump over his post about the American military death toll in the Iran war, calling it “stupid.” “Afghanistan War: 20 years, 2,000 DEAD. Iraq War: 9 years, 4,600 DEAD. Vietnam War: 19 years and 5 months, 58,220
Cathie Wood Says SpaceX Could Be the Most Important Company in History, and She’s Buying the 38% Dip
Engineered enzyme erases a stubborn mark of aging by up to 70% in human tissue samples
A biotech company called Revel Pharmaceuticals is looking into ways to reverse aging, and the company's science team, along with researchers from the company Calico and the University of Colorado, may be a step closer to realizing the so-called fountain of youth. The team
Researchers develop new AI system for highly accurate mapping and modeling of orchards
In precision agriculture, where data is used to automate and optimize agricultural tasks for maximum yield, large-scale mapping and digital modeling of the land of interest are essential. This digital backbone enables tasks such as yield estimation, targeted spraying and
Darline Graham says her brother’s work ‘took him from us’
The Senate Budget Committee met for the first time since the death of the panel’s chair.
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Following the MacBook Neo's huge popularity so far, Apple is reportedly developing an updated version of its budget laptop with a new processor and more memory, and even has plans to refresh the model with new colors. Following a similar report from analyst Tim Culpan earlier
Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like
Samsung has given us our first chance to check out its upcoming smart glasses in person, revealing two new designs and the first specs in the process, including an impressive 9-hour battery life. The glasses, developed in collaboration with Google and the eyewear brands Gentle
Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola
The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.
Best games of 2026 so far: Pragmata, Pokopia, and more
We're keeping track of the best video games we've played so far in 2026, from Cairn to Resident Evil Requiem.
Victoria Monét Announces New Album ‘Frequency of Love,’ Releases New Single ‘Reach Out’
Victoria Monét has announced her sophomore album “Frequency of Love,” releasing on October 2 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. To coincide with the project reveal, the R&B singer has dropped her new single “Reach Out,” produced by Kaytranada and D’Mile, as well as its video,
The dismantling of USAID and the firing of its staff was illegal
The administration knew it could not fire career employees for their politics or for invented misconduct, so it dressed the purge as a "reorganization."
Jimmy Kimmel Thanks CBS for His Ratings Gains, Invites Stephen Colbert to Guest Host and Previews This Summer’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ (EXCLUSIVE)
There’s no certain proof, but it appears that the cancellation of CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” has given an early boost to ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Before Kimmel went on his regular summer sabbatical, he pulled off a record-breaking June: The show averaged 3.15
Can Trump stick to the GOP script today?
🦀Plus: Hottest DC restaurants for GOP, Dem campaign spending {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Those days of tariffs and midterms and Iran threats. 🌞 In today's issue: Can Trump stick to the affordability script today? Trump,
Mamdani U-turn on threat to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
