Tom Cruise ‘Digger’ Reviews Are Brutally Split: From “Insufferable” to “Terrific”
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Darline Graham rips Jack Smith for obtaining her late brother’s phone records
Smith said that Lindsey Graham was “a patriotic public servant.”
Lego Officially Retiring Star Wars and X-Men Sets in 2026
Later this year, Lego is discontinuing some of its best sets, including the Millennium Falcon.
Africa: A Network That Never Asks for Money Moved $100 Million Last Year
[RootsToFoods Capital Series] In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview continuing Wave 2 of the series, Michael Meehan, founder of the Forum for Impact and former chief executive of the Global Reporting Initiative, argues that capital corridors are not built from scratch.
Massive layoffs rock Disney as new CEO slashes hundreds of jobs
The Mouse House is downsizing again.
Federal watchdog says Trump’s $810M funding cancellation is unconstitutional
A top Government Accountability Office lawyer told Congress the president doesn’t have the power to execute his latest 'pocket rescission.'
Variety and Outfront Announce Experience and Culture Summit: The IRL Advantage, Featuring Questlove, Charlamagne tha God and Ice-T
Variety and Outfront today announced the first-ever Variety Experience and Culture Summit: The IRL Advantage presented by Outfront, taking place Oct. 7 in New York at The Penn District by Skylight. The invite-only event will bring together artists, brand CMOs, sports leaders
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is So Full Of Stuff That Isn’t Major Battles That It’s Putting Me To Sleep
I enjoy this game, but everything between major battles is snooze-inducing
NASA highlights lessons learned from Swift boost mission
A commercial mission to boost NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory ended without raising the spacecraft's orbit, but the agency and Katalyst Space gained experience that will benefit future in-space servicing programs.
Fantastical, Elemental Hybrids Persevere in Jon Ching’s Metaphysical Paintings
Inspired by his island upbringing on O’ahu, Hawai’i, Ching turns to nature as a boundless source of wonder and solace. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The
Berlanti Productions Promotes Liam Driscoll to Creative Executive (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlanti Productions has promoted Liam Driscoll to the role of creative executive, Variety has learned exclusively. Driscoll began his time at Berlanti Productions as Greg Berlanti’s assistant but will now be working across both film and TV. He also previously worked in the
The Bizarre, Murky History of Soviet-Born Tetris....
The Bizarre, Murky History of Soviet-Born Tetris . “Ironically, Tetris’s success began because the totalitarian Soviet regime did not recognize what we take for granted in the West: the freedom to publish.”
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
Graham Norton Shoots Down ‘Conspiracy Theory’ That Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ Video Was Shot Before She Came on His Show
Graham Norton has shot down a “conspiracy theory” surrounding Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” music video, in which he guest stars. Speaking at the Royal Television Society conference in London, Norton said seeing his famous “The Graham Norton Show” sofa brought to life in Swift’s
Beyond Fest Organizers on Improved Ticketing, Fans ‘As Unhinged as We Are’ and Their 7 Titles Not to Miss
How true is the perception that Los Angeles doesn’t have a prominent signature film festival? While the city’s film lovers were debating the question, Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque snuck in and became one of the city’s biggest and most popular cinema events, with some
Khanna: Epstein files should be one of Democrats 'highest priorities' if congressional control changes
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday said the government's files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein should be one of the "highest priorities" for Democrats if they retake control of Congress after the November midterm elections. "This is not about politics," Khanna told
Brendan Fraser's 124-Minute Action Thriller Classic Is Back From the Dead on Streaming
Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy is climbing Netflix’s charts following the release of new set photos from The Mummy 4.
RFK Jr. Wants You to Give Your Health Data to the Government—and AI
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants Americans to hand over their health data to the government, so it can then be searched by artificial intelligence. At an event held by the MAHA Institute, run by anti-vaccine activist Mark Gorton, Kennedy said he wanted the federal
Trump, Republicans refuse to pull endorsement of Bo French — why?
If you are a person running for elected office in Texas, of all places, and you repeatedly use the language of hanging and public execution against political opponents, including a Black former president, that should be problematic for everyone.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Officially the Best-Reviewed Game of the Year
CD Project Red's update to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has a 94 rating on Metacritic. Can GTA 6 beat it?
Survey reveals plastic 12,800 feet deep off Ecuador as beach waste rises
Plastic pollution is a growing threat to marine environments, with discarded waste reaching from coastlines to the deepest parts of the ocean. Now, a six-year study has revealed how quickly debris can accumulate on a beach in Ecuador, with one monitoring site collecting about
‘Love Hypothesis’ Sequel in the Works at Amazon MGM and MRC, Based on Author Ali Hazelwood’s New Book ‘The Two-Body Problem’
Author Ali Hazelwood took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to reveal that “The Two-Body Problem,” a sequel to her 2021 novel “The Love Hypothesis,” hits shelves in February 2027. She also revealed that MRC is developing a film based on a new book for Amazon MGM Studios. “‘I
Cregger's Resident Evil film is already the 3rd highest grossing RE film with over $100 million at the domestic box office in under 2 weeks
It's still got some places to make up.
Ukraine pushes for 'bold action' on Russian assets to plug $78 billion gap in 2027
Russia's relentless airstrikes are deepening Ukraine's financial gap. As costs rise and the deficit swells, the country is pleading with European allies to tap into the immobilised Russian assets.
Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré opens first gold refinery in push for mining sovereignty
The national gold refinery, Raffinor, marks what the presidency called “a historic step in Burkina Faso’s quest for economic independence”. It can process 164 tonnes of gold a year.
Guillermo Del Toro Officially Confirms He Almost Directed the Bioshock Movie
Horror legend Guillermo del Toro once tried to adapt seminal FPS BioShock, but the process was 'disastrous'
No energy shortage, but a painful winter looms for Europe, top EU energy leader warns
Europe needs to protect consumers from another energy price shock while making fossil fuels less central to the economy. Emergency measures can soften the immediate blow, but Brussels is warning governments not to let short-term subsidies or tax decisions undermine the green
Watters: Trump should just say 'half-off beer if you vote Republican'
Fox News host Jesse Watters on Monday joked that President Trump should just say that he will cut the price of beer in half if Americans vote for Republicans in the upcoming midterms. During a discussion on Fox News between Watters and conservative commentator Benny Johnson
How does a bird virus infect a person?
How do we know when an animal virus might pose a risk to humans? Canada confirmed a human case of H5N1 avian influenza (often called "bird flu") in 2024, the first known to have been acquired in Canada. The patient, a 13-year-old from British Columbia, suffered severe symptoms,
'Losing our history and identity'—three B.C. glaciers on the brink of extinction
Three much-loved glaciers in British Columbia are set to disappear completely within a few decades, according to a Simon Fraser University study.
Clueless 'SNL' mocks Tucker Carlson with outdated impression
I think it says something about the laziness of mainstream entertainment that even their parodies of conservatives can miss the mark so badly.
Disney Makes More Job Cuts, Laying Off a Few Hundred Employees
Disney continues to cut heads: The media company is laying off a few hundred employees across multiple departments, Variety has confirmed. The layoffs, the third round this year under recently appointed CEO Josh D’Amaro, are primarily in Disney’s human resources and IT
How every major character in Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment would fare if they had to survive the plot of Halo 1
That's right. I finally did it.
Billy Joel Announces Turnstiles 50th Anniversary Edition With 54 Previously Unreleased Tracks
Billy Joel was already on his way to stardom by the time he released Turnstiles , his fourth album. Turnstiles came out in May 1976 and included big songs like "New York State Of Mind" and "Say Goodbye To Hollywood." The record pushed him along the way to making his real
Pressure grows within EPP to expel Vučić’s SNS party over Mladić funeral
The EU’s largest political family linked the participation of senior Serbian officials at Mladić’s funeral to its ongoing scrutiny of the Serbian Progressive Party, which could ultimately lead to its suspension or expulsion from the EPP.
With two Orbán-era ministers detained, Magyar's 'Operation Purge' takes shape
Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s “Operation Purge” has entered a new phase with the detention of two former ministers. Holding officials from the Orbán era to account was a central campaign pledge, and Magyar says the drive will now accelerate. Fidesz has denounced the effort as
Cruz blocks push by Democrats to unanimously pass AI safety bill
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blocked an effort by Democrats on Tuesday to pass legislation creating an AI safety panel tasked with evaluating and creating enforceable standards for frontier models. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, objected to an attempt by Sens. Mark
Trump Isn’t Helping Out the Auto Industry. He’s Helping to Tank It.
As gas prices continue to soar amid a seemingly endless war in Iran, the Trump administration is finally delivering relief to drivers burdened by high gas and record diesel prices: letting automakers keep making cars that use lots of gas. On Monday, the White House announced
McDonald’s Could Use AI To Charge Everyone Different Prices For Burgers
The company is allegedly pushing franchise owners to use AI tools to set menu prices
Verve Signs Maggie Kuntz (EXCLUSIVE)
Verve has signed film, television and theater actress Maggie Kuntz for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be repped by The Rosenzweig Group. Kuntz recently joined the cast of the Focus Features film “The Bell Jar,” based on the iconic Sylvia Plath
The ‘swamp’s’ biggest growth industry is lobbying
Lobbying spending reached record levels during President Trump's second term due to his administration's expansive tariffs, industrial policies, and regulatory changes.
Jack Smith spars with GOP senators
Plus: ⚾The road to the World Series begins today {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Are the VMAs old news? Anyone else still seeing Yung Lean and GENER8ION’s performance on stage? Absolutely mesmerizing. In today's issue: RFK Jr., Vance at MAHA Summit Jack Smith faces questions
Cinema United Sets New Executive Promotions
Trade association Cinema United has appointed Amanda Martin to the newly created role of senior vice president of external affairs, also promoting Erin Von Hoetzendorff to vice president of membership and global affairs. “As exhibition continues to evolve, Cinema United is
GOP Senator Tries to Trap Jack Smith—and Gets Every Detail Wrong
In case you needed any evidence that Republicans have absolutely no dirt on former special counsel Jack Smith, look no further. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, Senator Eric Schmitt asked Smith whether he had attended an NBA game between the Golden State
Trump official central to deportation deals tapped for ambassadorship
Christian Ehrhardt, who negotiated the administration’s controversial “third country” agreements, is the White House pick for ambassador to Cameroon.
EPA union sues Trump administration to restore collective bargaining contract
Federal workers’ union alleges EPA illegally terminated agreement with the goal of repressing political dissent The union representing more than 8,000 workers at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a lawsuit against the agency and administrator Lee Zeldin on Tuesday
An ode to the loveable, horrible, wonderful Counter-Strike community and my first tournament experience
My first time seeing a CS2 tournament in-person was wonderful.
