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‘The Last Frontier’ Canceled After One Season at Apple TV (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Last Frontier” has been canceled after one season at Apple TV. The thriller series stared Jason Clarke as Frank Remnick, who is described as “the lone U.S. marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska. Remnick’s jurisdiction is turned upside down when a prison
US drops Uganda deportation order against Chinese dissident, lawyer says
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 - The U.S. on Friday dropped its effort to deport a Chinese national who helped document Beijing's alleged abuses against Uyghur Muslims to Uganda, the man's lawyer told Reuters.
Syria welcomes the permanent repeal of sweeping U.S. sanctions
Trump had previously lifted the so-called Ceaser Act sanctions temporarily by executive order, and signed off on the final repeal late Thursday. The sanctions were repealed with a requirement for periodic reports to Congress on Syria's progress on minority rights and terrorism
Noem's review leaves $900M waiting at FEMA
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story $900M for FEMA awaits Noem's review More than $900 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants and loans are awaiting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s approval under her controversial
DOJ appeals dismissal of cases against Trump foes James Comey, Letitia James
The Justice Department has appealed the dismissal of cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), two of President Trump’s political adversaries. The prosecutions were thrown out after a federal judge found the lawyer Trump
Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Christmas
In 2002, Aardman Animations produced a series of short episodes called Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Contraptions. In each episode, Wallace unveils a new invention, which Gromit then has to deal with. For the holiday season, Aardman has packaged a few of these short shorts into
Kerry Kennedy says she'll 'grab a pickax' to pull Trump's name off Kennedy Center
Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, said she will "grab a pickax" to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center after the current president's name was added to the building on Friday. "Three years and one month from today, I’m going
TikTok spun off in US
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok signs agreement for U.S. spin-off TikTok on Thursday signed a deal to spin off its U.S. business, bringing to a close a months-long saga to keep the popular social media app available in the U.S. © Ashley Landis, Associated
2025 was a monster year for Stephen King movie and TV adaptations… so where are all the games?
Bring on the King.
‘The Housemaid’ Movie Adaptation: Five Biggest Changes Made From Freida McFadden’s Novel
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for plot points in “The Housemaid,” now in theaters. For fans of Freida McFadden’s thriller novel “The Housemaid,” watching the Lionsgate adaptation movie was a bit of a different experience — we went in knowing the twist.
Tenet released 5 years ago, and it's only gotten better with age
Tenet shows that even a Christopher Nolan slight misfire is still a gripping watch, and it's even better the second time around.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Wraps Filming; Director Thanks Tom Holland for ‘Your Generous Leadership’ and ‘Relentless Work Ethic’
That’s a wrap on “Spider-Man” star Tom Holland for his latest outing as the web-slinging Marvel superhero. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” director Destin Daniel Cretton announced Friday that filming has wrapped on the fourth of Holland’s solo movies, thanking the star for his
How Rob Reiner Influenced Today’s Comedy Creatives: “I Owe a Large Part of My Career to Him”
Jake Szymanski, the 'Jury Duty' director who helmed Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan's 2025 Super Bowl ad that paid tribute to 'When Harry Met Sally,' is among the talent helping to keep Reiner's legacy alive for future generations.
FromSoftware just dropped an absolutely busted item in Elden Ring Nightreign that has completely shifted the meta overnight
The new enhanced Balancers fight rewards you with the best relic combo in the game.
Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso Postpone Album, Tour: ‘We Are Exhausted and Need to Rest’
"We got swept up in a level of exposure, pressure, and success that we didn't know how to handle, and we made hasty, wrong decisions," the duo wrote
Judge Overturns Guilty Verdict for Man Convicted of Killing Jam Master Jay
Karl Jordan, Jr., has been awaiting sentencing since 2024 trial
US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria
The US says it is acting in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on American forces in Syria.
‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Casts AJ Michalka and Alexander Ludwig
Alexander Ludwig and AJ Michalka have been cast in Season 4 of “The White Lotus.” This makes them the first new additions to the series, which brings in a new lineup of stars — often including several A-listers — with each season. So far, only three cast members have appeared
Three Days of the Condor at 50: Robert Redford's definitive spy thriller
Robert Redford made a number of thrillers, but this '70s classic is a major part of the '70s paranoia boom
Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Diagnosed With Schizophrenia Before Allegedly Murdering Parents
Nick has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder
“The embrace of the unitary executive theory by both the president and...
“The embrace of the unitary executive theory by both the president and the [Supreme Court] has given us the worst of all worlds: an ultrapowerful presidency without an actual president at the helm .”
White House rolls out largest group of drug pricing agreements yet
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Nine more drug companies cut deals with White House Nine pharmaceutical companies said they have cut “most favored nation” pricing deals with the White House, the largest group the
The Trump administration says it will 'review' the nation's wildlife refuges
The Trump administration said this week that it plans to “review” the nation’s wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries. The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) posted a directive on its website this week in which agency director Brian Nesvik ordered the review. It said that officials
The Running Man, One Battle After Another, and the best movies on streaming this week
Queens of the Dead shambles onto Shudder, Him is playing on Peacock, and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is available to rent
Monster Stars Roamed the Cosmos at the Dawn of Time
“A bit like dinosaurs on Earth—they were enormous and primitive” The post Monster Stars Roamed the Cosmos at the Dawn of Time appeared first on Nautilus .
U.S. strikes dozens of sites in Syria in retaliation for troops’ deaths
The expansive operation follows the killing last weekend of two U.S. soldiers and their interpreter at a military base in the city of Palmyra.
Khanna questions redactions and ‘quality’ of DOJ’s early Epstein disclosures
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), the lead author of the law requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release the full files on Jeffrey Epstein, is sounding early alarms about the agency’s initial disclosures. In a Zoom call with reporters Friday afternoon, Khanna questioned the
Sports betting makes more fans less trustful
Presented by the Bank Policy Institute — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY THE BANK POLICY INSTITUTE The Big Story Sports betting makes more fans less trustful: Poll A growing number of U.S. adults are losing trust in pro and college sports, thanks
Miami talks don't look promising as Putin spurns compromise
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story Miami talks don't look promising as Putin spurns compromise Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out any compromises with Ukraine ahead of talks with U.S.
US to strip alleged Bosnian war criminal of citizenship
Kemal Mrndzic did not reveal that he had been a guard at a camp where atrocities occurred when seeking US naturalisation, officials say.
Dear Zohran, Don’t Let Art Workers Down
Those of us in the cultural sector need you to enact a bold vision for the role of city government in fostering the arts and helping our communities thrive.
Here’s how to see the Epstein files released Friday
The Justice Department released a portion of the Jeffrey Epstein files to meet the Friday deadline established in a congressional bill with a series of downloadable files related to the convicted sex offender. They include a host of photos and completely redacted files. The
On reading Proust vs experiencing the world intermediated by screens (even when...
On reading Proust vs experiencing the world intermediated by screens (even when you’re not on one). “Your attention is, on a foundational level, all you have. This is why it feels worse than bad to waste it. It feels annihilating.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Nick Reiner Spoke About Drug Use, Paying Sex Workers and More in Podcast Interviews Before Parents’ Death
More than two hours of Nick Reiner discussing his heavy drug use and difficult relationship with his parents have been collected in an episode of the addiction and recovery podcast Dopey. The show, hosted by Dave Manheim, has previously interviewed notable guests including
Preacher tells Pentagon's Christmas service: 'God also hates'
The Rev. Franklin Graham on Wednesday told U.S. service members and Pentagon employees during a Christmas service that "God loves" but also that "God also hates." Graham, whose father Billy Graham served as the faith leader for several presidents, recited the Bible verse John
‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams on Spooning With Connor Storrie Off-Camera, Why Shane Came Out as a Bottom in Episode 5 and Wanting to Gain Muscle for Season 2
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details about Episode 5 of “Heated Rivalry,” now streaming on HBO Max. “Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie really are as close they appear. So much so that Williams stayed with Storrie in his Los Angeles apartment when
US launches retaliatory strikes in Syria
The U.S. military conducted strikes against several Islamic State group sites in Syria on Friday, retaliating a week after two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed by a gunman tied to ISIS in an ambush attack. U.S. forces, as part of “Operation Hawkeye Strike,”
Is This What Got Ghislaine Maxwell Her Cushy Prison Transfer?
Newly released transcripts of Ghislaine Maxwell’s July interview with the Justice Department depict a surprisingly chilly relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, despite varied reports that the glitterati socialites were each others’ closest friends. In
Appalachia interactive map in Fallout 76
Our Fallout 76 interactive map shows you where to find collectibles, crafting resources, and more across Appalachia
Elon Musk wins appeal to restore $56B Tesla pay deal that was called ‘unfathomable’
The 2018 pay package is now worth about $139 billion based on the price of Tesla's stock at the close of trading on Friday.
Trump nominates new Southcom commander after Holsey's retirement
President Trump nominated Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan to be the next leader of the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) on Friday, a week after Adm. Alvin Holsey formally retired from the post two years ahead of schedule. Holsey — who spent more than three decades in the Navy and
US strikes Islamic State targets in Syria, New York Times reports
Dec 19 - The U.S. military launched airstrikes against several Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday, the New York Times reported, citing a U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Natasha Lyonne Sets Next Feature Film ‘Bambo’ (Exclusive)
Lyonne will write, direct and produce the '80s-set boxing movie; the former 'Poker Face' star previously announced her feature directorial debut with AI film 'Uncanny Valley.'
MAP: Influenza hitting these states hardest as 'super flu' continues to spread
Cases of the flu continue to mount with health officials recently recording the first pediatric flu-related deaths of the season, but some states are seeing much higher activity than others.
Trump administration backs continued Dakota Access pipeline operations
The Trump administration will support the continued operation of the Dakota Access pipeline, it said Friday in a long-awaited but not surprising move. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a final environmental impact report Friday recommending that oil keep flowing through
Timothée Chalamet Is Not EsDeeKid, Raps With EsDeeKid
Last week, Timothée Chalamet recently refused to say whether he's the secret identity of masked UK rapper EsDeeKid. When questioned directly, Chalamet merely said, "All will be revealed in due time." All has now been revealed. Contrary to unserious internet rumor, Chalamet and
Trump Is in Epstein’s Contact Book. So Is His Entire Family.
Surprise, surprise: President Donald Trump was in Jeffrey Epstein’s contact list. Buried in the massive trove of documents released by the Department of Justice Friday was Epstein’s 90-page contact book filled with names of high-profile celebrities—including Donald Trump and
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Cast Breakdown: See the Faces Behind All the Na’vi Characters
James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is now playing in theaters, bringing with it a third eye-popping trip to Pandora and dozens of impressive motion capture performances. You may not recognize the likes of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Kate Winslet when they’re rendered
