Lawmakers seek to limit DHS power to shuffle cash in funding bill

Tekashi 6ix9ine Surrenders for 3-Month Jail Sentence During Adin Ross Live Stream

The rapper was sentenced for probation violations following his plea deal in the federal racketeering and firearms case

Democrat wins Virginia state Senate special election

Democrat Mike Jones on Tuesday glided to victory in the special election for a Richmond-area seat in Virginia's state Senate, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Jones defeated Republican John Thomas in the race to replace Ghazala Hashmi, who was elected Virginia's

This Viral ‘No War Yes Peace’ Remix Took Over the Internet — Did It Push Trump to Capture Maduro?

“He gets up there and he tries to imitate my dance a little bit," Trump said referring to Maduro dancing to influencer Hey Santana's remix

DGA, PGA and BAFTA Predictions: ‘Frankenstein’ Eyes Longlist Dominance, Josh Safdie on Director Bubble and ‘Sinners’ Faces Key International Test

Before Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony, Hollywood will officially enter the “playoff” stage — or wildcard — stage of Oscar season. By Friday afternoon, the Directors Guild of America, Producers Guild of America, American Society of Cinematographers and BAFTA will roll out

GOP-led Jan. 6 committee sets first hearing for next week

The 5 stages of the 'enshittification' of academic publishing

When writer Cory Doctorow introduced the term "enshittification" in 2023, he captured a pattern many users had already noticed in their personal lives.

We might have a new contender for the best handheld gaming PC, because Lenovo's just announced a SteamOS version of its mega Legion Go 2

The right hardware, now matched by the right operating system. Probably not the right price, though.

These Women Giggle, Cry, and Sneeze When They Orgasm

Their symptoms are rare and understudied The post These Women Giggle, Cry, and Sneeze When They Orgasm appeared first on Nautilus .

Michael Reagan, son of late president, dies in LA

The younger Reagan was the adopted son of Ronald Reagan and his first wife, Jane Wyman.

DreamWorks Remote Team, Netflix and ‘Ted’ Show Production Workers Vote to Unionize with The Animation Guild

DreamWorks Animation (DWA) remote workers across the United States, feature production workers at Netflix Animation Studios and production workers on the show “Ted” have officially voted to unionize with the Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839) and the Editors Guild (IATSE Local

Trump: Venezuela to turn over 30-50M barrels of oil to US

President Trump said late Tuesday that Venezuela is going to turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., an announcement that follows the recent operation in which U.S. military forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. “I am pleased to announce that

Michael Reagan, eldest son of Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Reagan, has died at the age of 80, according to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. “The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute mourns the passing of Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President

Johnson: U.S. military action in Greenland ‘would not be appropriate’

Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts After Trump Name Change: ‘Performing There Has Become Charged and Political’

Béla Fleck is the latest to join the growing list of artists who have withdrawn from performing at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the wake of Donald Trump adding his name to the venue. The banjo player was set to perform with the National Symphony

Maduro raid killed about 75 in Venezuela, U.S. officials assess

The sizable death toll adds meaning to President Donald Trump’s public remarks that the operation he approved was “effective” but “very violent.”

Amazon's live-action Tomb Raider show announces the rest of its cast, including Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs

What are the odds on Jason Isaacs' character turning out to be sus?

Rick Scott backs Machado for president of Venezuela

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Tuesday said he backs Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado as Venezuela's new leader after President Nicolás Maduro was ousted from power following a U.S. operation Saturday. "María Corina Machado is a fighter, she is loved by Venezuelans in

A Bluff City Blues

"The National Guard come to Memphis on the day of the Country Blues Festival."

Africa: AFCON 2025 - How Senegal Surpassed a Benchmark Long-Held By the Super Eagles

[Premium Times] Senegal's comeback win over Sudan carried a deeper historical meaning, linking the present to a teenage milestone first established by Nigeria two decades ago.

Africa: Nigeria Vs Mozambique Preview - Super Eagles Battle Mambas for Quarter-Final Ticket

[Premium Times] The only previous AFCON clash between Nigeria and Mozambique came in January 2010 in Angola, when Nigeria won 3-0, with Peter Odemwingie scoring twice and Obafemi Martins adding a third.

Lost episodes of Star Trek from the 70s. They were going to...

Lost episodes of Star Trek from the 70s . They were going to do a reboot of the TV series (without Spock!) but the project morphed into the first movie. There are 19 episode scripts & treatments from the project; a few were adapted for ST:TNG. 💬 Join the discussion on

The crisis over Greenland is here

European officials constantly invoke the rules-based order. But after Venezuela, the Trump administration seems to believe that might makes right.

It's not weird to want a generative AI disclosure on games

Steam's competitor has criticized its AI disclosure policy as pointless, but if consumers want to know, why shouldn't they?

Berkshire Hathaway hikes salary of CEO Greg Abel, Warren Buffett’s successor, to $25M

Buffett, 95, stepped down from Berkshire at the end of December after more than 60 years at Berkshire.

Glasgow Fest to Open With ‘Everybody to Kenmure Street,’ Exec Produced by Emma Thompson

The new documentary from Felipe Bustos Sierra tells the story of “one of Scotland’s most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory.”

Trump: 'We're keeping the oil'

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump rejects comparisons between Iraq, Venezuela President Trump on Monday dismissed comparisons between past U.S. involvement in Iraq and the recent military

How Jan. 6 was remembered — and rewritten — on its 5th anniversary

At a march and a hearing, on a plaque and a website, the story of the Capitol riot was contested Tuesday.

Be Afraid Media Launches with Acquisition of Digital Horror News Outlet Dread Central

Be Afraid Media, an indie horror banner, launched on Tuesday with its acquisition of genre news outlet Dread Central. Dread Central is a digital media outlet that has covered horror film, televison and fandom since 2006. The acquisition by Be Afraid comes as Dread Central

A Calif. Teen Trusted ChatGPT For Drug Advice. He Died From an Overdose.

"Amid a wave of hype for OpenAI's chatbot, the newly reported death shows stark risks."

China’s 50% domestic chips tools drive lifts stocks, faces limits

Shares of China’s chip-making equipment providers have surged in recent days after media reports said Beijing has instructed semiconductor manufacturers to raise the use of locally made equipment to 50%. Since a Reuters report on December 31 outlined Beijing’s push to lift the

Greenland on alert after Trump’s move to control Venezuela

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Greenland on alert after Trump’s move to control Venezuela President Trump’s threats against Greenland are taking on a newfound resonance in the

Bad flu season reaches a record high

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Bad flu season reaches a record high With a more severe flu strain circulating on top of other respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, RSV and whooping cough, the percentage of people going to their

Crockett compares Trump to Maduro

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Tuesday that President Trump attempted to be “a Maduro of the United States” on the day of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack, referring to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. “I do want to just say this. Everyone wants to talk about how

Versant stock’s flop debut has Paramount Skydance arguing its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery beats Netflix

Some investors are beginning to worry that the same industry pressures leading to Versant’s trading woes will plague the value of the Netflix bid.

GOP, Democratic senators say Trump should 'respect sovereignty' of Denmark on Greenland

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) and Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), the co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate NATO Observer Group, issued a statement Tuesday urging the Trump administration to “respect the sovereignty and the territorial integrity” of Denmark, which

What to know about the CDC’s upended vaccine schedule under RFK Jr.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention upended the childhood vaccine schedule Monday, reducing the number of recommended shots for kids. Effective immediately, the agency will recommend only vaccines for 11 diseases, down from 17. The shots for the other six diseases

Who is Judge Alvin Hellerstein, the 92-year-old overseeing Maduro case?

Judge Alvin Hellerstein, one of the longest-serving sitting judges in the U.S., is set to oversee the high-profile case for Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Hellerstein has had a career spanning decades inside the courtroom and will preside over Maduro’s case for the Southern

Grok under fire over explicit images

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Grok faces backlash over sexualized images Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is facing growing backlash from regulators around the world after it produced sexualized images of women and children on the social platform X. © Noah Berger,

Venezuelan oil could be risky for U.S. firms

{beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story Venezuelan oil could be risky for U.S. firms President Trump wants Venezuela’s oil, but whether and to what extent U.S. energy companies will actually go after it remains an open question. © Photo Credit Over the weekend,

Mortality and margins weigh on House Republicans as they kick off the election year

Members who gathered for a pre-midterm policy retreat were stunned by the death of longtime colleague Doug LaMalfa.

EFFecting Change: The Human Cost of Online Age Verification

Age verification mandates are spreading fast, and they’re ushering in a new age of online surveillance, censorship, and exclusion for everyone—not just young people. Age-gating laws generally require websites and apps to collect sensitive data from every user, often through

Chloé Zhao, Amanda Seyfried and Mona Fastvold on Spotlighting Female Perspectives on Film

“Hamnet” and “The Testament of Ann Lee” screened during this year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival, and following each of the films, directors Chloé Zhao and Mona Fastvold, as well as “Ann Lee” star Amanda Seyfried, discussed the feminine energy that fueled their work

Astronomers Witness Star Exploding at the Edge of the Universe

It’s the most distant supernova recorded to date The post Astronomers Witness Star Exploding at the Edge of the Universe appeared first on Nautilus .

From the border with Colombia: The view of the uncertainty in Venezuela

Venezuela's interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.

Robin Sloan asserts (provocatively) that AGI is already here (and has been...

Robin Sloan asserts (provocatively) that AGI is already here (and has been for a few years). “We’ve got this ubiquitous term, Artificial General Intelligence, & it appears that the Artificial Intelligence has become Really Very General, so … ?”

Elle Fanning Says Colin Firth ‘Rushed to My Side’ When She Fainted at Cannes in 2019 Because ‘My Dress Was Too Tight’: ‘It Was the Talk of the Festival’

Elle Fanning recently spoke to W Magazine for the publication’s Great Performances issue and remembered her infamous fainting incident at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, where the actor was in attendance as a member of the competition jury. Fanning collapsed while seated at the

An AI ‘Ghost’ That Plays Games For You Is The Inevitable Endpoint Of Where This Is All Headed

Sony registered a new patent for offering in-game help The post An AI ‘Ghost’ That Plays Games For You Is The Inevitable Endpoint Of Where This Is All Headed appeared first on Kotaku .

House Democrats reconvene Jan. 6 committee to counter Trump on anniversary

House Democrats reconvened the House select committee on Jan. 6, 2021, for the fifth anniversary of the attack on the Capitol, reflecting on the significance of the riot and actions from President Trump they say risk the future of American democracy. Staged as a forum, it’s the

Make energy transition a continuous Indonesia-China conversation

On December 15, inside a government-linked think tank in Beijing, a conversation took place with implications far beyond diplomacy. When Eddy Soeparno, deputy speaker of the Indonesia’s Consultative Assembly, met with leaders of the China Institute for Innovation and Strategic