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Ocasio-Cortez, Rubio to offer dueling visions of world order in Munich
The potential 2028 presidential candidates will sound off on a range of burgeoning crises as European leaders recoil at America’s populist politics.
Louvre museum: Police in Paris arrest ten people over major ticket fraud operation
A large-scale fraud ring at the Louvre museum has been busted by police in Paris. Up to ten people have been arrested including museum staff and guides.
Jupiter-family comet 41P/TGK slows down and reverses spin after perihelion
New analysis on 2017 Hubble images of the Jupiter-family comet, 41P/Tuttle–Giacobini–Kresak (41P/TGK), indicates that the comet underwent a spin reversal between April and December 2017. While this behavior is not unheard of, 41P/TGK's rotational changes were deemed
Warner Bros’ $30 Million Oscars Race: How ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Are Campaigning at the Same Studio
Warner Bros. is having the kind of Oscar season most studios dream about, and publicity teams may quietly dread. The studio is backing the two clearest best picture contenders of the year: Paul Thomas Anderson’s action epic “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s
Larry ‘Ratso’ Sloman’s Surreal Journey From Bob Dylan to ‘Marty Supreme’
The former Rolling Stone contributor, who has written music with John Cale, books with Howard Stern, and appeared in the Safdie brothers' movies shares surreal stories of a life around the famous
20 Years After a ‘Friends’ Harassment Suit Was Dismissed, Baldoni-Lively Case Revisits Limits of Creative Freedom
The scene is a crowded bar. Director Justin Baldoni says that his co-star, Blake Lively, looks “pretty hot.” Lively says that wasn’t her aim. “Sexy,” Baldoni says, in mock self-correction. “Sorry, I missed the sexual harassment training.” That interaction, captured on video,
Exclusive-Trump plans to announce Gaza funding plan, troops at first Board of Peace meeting, US officials say
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will announce a multi-billion dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza and detail plans for a U.N.-authorized stabilization force for the Palestinian enclave at the first formal meeting of his Board of Peace next
Victoria Monét Signs With UTA
Three-time Grammy winner — and 2023 Variety Hitmakers honoree — Victoria Monét has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for touring representation in North America as well as all other agency areas. UTA will work to secure opportunities across touring, film, television, and
A little protein with a big role in building Earth's carbon fixing machinery
An international team of scientists has discovered that a small, low-abundance protein plays a surprisingly big role in assembling carboxysomes—specialized bacterial microcompartments that enable efficient carbon fixation and underpin much of life on Earth. The study, published
‘Foster Dade’ Hulu Pilot Casts Jaden Michael (EXCLUSIVE)
Jaden Michael will appear in the Hulu YA drama pilot “Foster Dade,” Variety has learned exclusively. As previously reported, the pilot was picked up at Hulu in August and is based on the Nash Jenkins novel “Foster Dade Explores the Cosmos.” Michael will star alongside
Why Are the Studios Ghosting Film Festivals?
After a string of costly misfires, big studios are rethinking Berlin, Cannes, and Venice — trading red carpets for tighter, social‑driven campaigns.
Josh Duhamel, Dylan Sprouse’s Thriller ‘Neglected’ Lands Spring Release (Exclusive)
Inaugural Entertainment has acquired distribution rights for writer-director David Lipper's movie that also stars Til Schweiger.
“Our Milky Way galaxy may not have a supermassive...
“Our Milky Way galaxy may not have a supermassive black hole at its centre but rather an enormous clump of mysterious dark matter exerting the same gravitational influence.”
‘We Wanna Dance With All Our Friends’: Harry Styles Announces Album Listening Parties
Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally will be played across 40 cities
Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year
Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a "huge win for shoppers".
Exploring how the Gulf Stream affects the climate system and the carbon cycle
It is well documented that the Gulf Stream plays a pivotal role in the climate system through its transfer of heat, which ultimately supplies warmth to northern latitudes in the North Atlantic. What remains less well understood is how the Gulf Stream influences the climate
Steam fans have embraced the AI game dragged by Studio Ghibli head
The lighthearted evolution simulator looks nothing like the zombie presentation that horrified Hayao Miyazaki back in 2016, and Steam loves it
Loud expats unrepresentative of opinion back in Iran, other lands
As protest and military action raised the prospect of regime change in Iran and Venezuela, the voices of both countries’ diasporas were heard loud and clear through the media of their host nations. Venezuelan exiles in the US were, according to the popular narrative, broadly
A DNA 'on-off' switch? Light and redox cues reversibly link strands for nanotech
DNA, the blueprint of life, is best known for its fundamental role as genetic material—storing and transmitting biological information through the precise sequence of its bases. For decades, this information-storage function has defined how we think about DNA. But what if DNA
Speaker Johnson: Not 'appropriate' for DOJ to track members Epstein files searches
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that it is not “appropriate” for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to track the searches of members of Congress viewing unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files, adding that he guessed any such surveillance was an “oversight.” “My understanding
GOP rep: 'Why should you ban ICE from being at polling places?'
Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) on Thursday questioned why Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be banned from polling places ahead of midterm elections. “Why should you ban ICE from being at polling places? Because illegals aren't supposed to vote in this America,” Smith
Kenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.
Countering Jetpack Cat's ultimate in Overwatch is easier than you might think
You can counter Jetpack Cat's ultimate in Overwatch with the right teammates and good timing if you pay attention to certain cues
Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer signed ‘xoxo’ on emails with Jeffrey Epstein, joked about his penis
Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under Obama emailed Epstein on his 62nd birthday: “I hope you enjoy the day with your one true love :-)”
CinemaCon 2026: Angel Studios, Row K and StudioCanal to Share Stage During New Presentation
The presentation inside the Colosseum is designed to give a trio of distributors a spotlight they haven't previously enjoyed at the convention.
Judge Smacks Down Pete Hegseth’s Attempt to Punish Mark Kelly
A senior U.S. district judge on Thursday blocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s efforts to punish Senator Mark Kelly. In an exclamatory 29-page opinion , Judge Richard Leon tossed Hegseth’s attempt to censure the retired U.S. Navy captain after Kelly encouraged American
MasterClass Is 50% Off For Valentine’s Day, And Makes the Perfect Last-Minute Gift
An annual subscription to MasterClass costs $180 and gets you unlimited access to 90+ courses on the site, with topics ranging from screenwriting to acting to directing
Rich People Are Turning Their Homes Into Hitman Levels With Armed Guards, Lasers, And Moats
As attacks and robberies targeting the wealthy become more common, the elite are building massive compounds
US troops withdraw from al-Tanf military base, Syrian army takes control
United States troops withdrew from a key military base in southeastern Syria as the Syrian army took control, shedding the U.S. presence in the country deployed to fight against the Islamic State (ISIS). Through coordination between Syrian and U.S. forces, the interim
In milestone, US pulls out of strategic Syria base and hands it over to Damascus
By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Tala Ramadan WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it completed a withdrawal from a strategic base in Syria on Thursday, handing it over to Syrian forces, in the latest sign of strengthening U.S.-Syrian ties that could enable an
Iranian state TV's broadcast of women without hijab angers critics
The broadcast by Iranian state-controlled television of interviews with several women not wearing the Muslim headscarf during a rally commemorating the Islamic revolution has angered critics of the clerical system who accused authorities of hypocrisy. Since shortly after the
Fear or dread? How intensity of emotion may shape climate policy support
New research has found that we are more likely to back policies aimed at tackling climate change when we feel fearful, but feelings of dread make us less likely to support such policies.
‘Bosch’ Prequel ‘Start of Watch’ Casts ‘Mayans MC’ Alum JD Pardo
JD Pardo is the latest addition to the MGM+ prequel series “Bosch: Start of Watch,” Variety has learned. Pardo joins previously announced series leads Cameron Monaghan, Omari Hardwick, and Ariana Guerra. The show will follow a young Harry Bosch, played by Monaghan, in his
What US taxpayers should be asking about Venezuela and foreign oil
Exxon's CEO has deemed Venezuela "uninvestable" due to weak legal protections and instability, highlighting the need for Congress to close offshore tax loopholes and require greater tax transparency to protect American taxpayers and workers.
Hearst Magazines Union Authorizes Strike for 410 Members if It Fails to Reach New Deal With Company
More than 400 union employees at 29 Hearst Magazine publications including Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping are ready to hit the picket lines if the Writers Guild of America East and the company fail to agree on a “fair contract” renewal by
Crocs Take Step Into Ad-Supported Microdramas With CAA
Trendy footwear company Crocs is taking its first step into original entertainment — but don’t look for a new hour-long drama or half hour sitcom streaming on Netflix or Hulu. The company will launch “Charmed to Meet You,” a scripted micro-drama that will debut February 13. In
Berlin Hidden Gem: A Palestinian Uber Driver and a Young Israeli Form a Bond in Assaf Machnes’ Timely Drama ‘Where To?’
The Israeli writer-director's first feature, debuting in Perspectives on Feb. 17, is a collaboration between Israelis, Palestinians and Germans: "I'm proud to make a film that suggests dialogue."
Hawley, Minnesota AG get into shouting match during Senate hearing
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison got into a shouting match during a Senate hearing on Thursday morning over a federal investigation into fraud in the state. The senator accused Ellison of being complicit in a fraud that resulted in the
Gail Slater leaving role as DOJ antitrust chief amid tensions over Live Nation settlement talks
Justice Department antitrust chief Gail Slater said Thursday she is stepping down from the role – amid reports of infighting over how the Trump administration should handle key cases including a pending lawsuit against Ticketmaster. “It is with great sadness and abiding hope
The Art of Choosing Love Over Not-Love: Rumi’s Antidote to Our Human Tragedy
"You’ll long for me when I’m gone... You'll kiss the headstone of my grave... Kiss my face instead!"
Trump nominates hospitality executive to lead National Park Service
President Trump is nominating a food service and hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service (NPS). Trump’s pick to lead the U.S.'s national parks, Scott Socha, is Delaware North’s president of parks and resorts, as well as president of Delaware North Australia.
All Badge locations in Romeo Is a Dead Man
Badges are hard to find in Romeo Is a Dead Man. Here's an overview of every Badge in the game, along with its location and effects.
Mike Johnson Plays Dumb on Pam Bondi Tracking Epstein Searches
House Speaker Mike Johnson pretended Thursday that he knew nothing about Attorney General Pam Bondi’s plot to spy on lawmakers—even though one Democrat had already warned him. A photograph of Bondi’s notes at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday showed that the
Netanyahu skeptical about Trump's talks with Iran, but says 'good deal' possible
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he is skeptical that a quality deal can be reached with Iran that neuters its threats to the region, but he put support behind President Trump’s efforts to reach an agreement. Netanyahu made the remarks following a
New York to Co-Name Iconic Greenwich Village Street ‘Jimi Hendrix Way’
The block of West Eighth Street where Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios resides will get a new sign later this month
Bruce Springsteen on Surviving Depression and His Strategy for Living Through the Visitations of the Darkness
"If you can acknowledge it and you can relax with it a little bit, very often it shortens its duration."