Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election
The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.
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Reggae Icon Max Romeo Dead At 80
Reggae icon Max Romeo has died. The musician — who’s known for hits like “Chase The Devil” and “War Ina Babylon” — passed away after heart complications in Jamaica’s Saint Andrew Parish. He was 80.
The Trump tariff pendulum swings back to 'everything's normal' from 'everything's broken' again, with computers and other electronic devices now exempt from even the steep levies on China
Well that's good, at least until it's not again, which will probably happen tomorrow or the day after.
Sunday shows preview: Trump tariff whiplash persists; Budget woes stress GOP divisions
The whiplash from President Trump’s fresh tariff agenda has persisted into the weekend as the president's approval rating takes a dip and Republicans on Capitol Hill work to carry out his domestic agenda. After implementing a flat 10 percent tariff on all goods coming into the
Keith Olbermann Slams Bill Maher for ‘Prostituting Himself’ Over Trump Dinner Praise: ‘This Is So He Can Keep His HBO Show’
Media firebrand Keith Olbermann has unleashed a scathing rebuke of comedian and HBO/Max host Bill Maher for Maher’s praise for President Donald Trump following a dinner set up by Kid Rock. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Olbermann dismissed the dinner as a transactional move to
Texas GOP braces for explosive Senate primary
Texas Republicans are bracing for an explosive Senate primary next year in the latest chapter of an ongoing civil war that has divided the state party. Members of the GOP raced quickly to endorse their respective candidates this week after Attorney General Ken Paxton, an ally
Parties bank on Asian-Australian candidates at May election Down Under
Howard Ong, brother of Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, is the Liberal candidate for Tangey in Western Australia.
Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis: How to Watch the Welterweight Titles Boxing Bout Live Online
There’s a big fight in “The Garden State” tonight! American boxer Jaron Ennis (33-0-0) takes on Lithuanian boxer Eimantas Stanionis (15-0-1) in a highly-anticipated match for the IBF and WBC welterweight titles on the line. Both boxers are undefeated, so someone is going to
India named by US as major source of fentanyl precursors, may crack down on manufacturers
Three Indian companies have been indicted in 2025 for selling the chemicals to the US.
Can the Osaka World Expo find its purpose in a world torn apart by conflict?
As chaos unfolds around the world, the fair is a reminder the world can always be a better place.
New image shows Whitmer hiding face at surprise Trump photo-op
A new photo of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D-Mich.) surprise visit to the Oval Office emerged in a Saturday New York Times report showcasing the lawmaker covering her face while President Trump spoke to the press. The Michigan Democrat said she was unexpectedly whisked into the
‘SNL’ Star Bowen Yang Says He’s Begged Lorne Michaels to Replace Him as JD Vance: ‘Please Reach Out to Zach Galifianakis’
Bowen Yang hopes his days of playing JD Vance on “Saturday Night Live” can soon end. During a recent appearance on “The Daily Show,” Yang, who first portrayed the vice president in an October 2024 episode, said that he has begged “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels to have somebody
The heat is on for newly confirmed SEC chairman Paul Atkins to crack down on Chinese companies
Paul Atkins, President Trump’s nominee as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, faced a key question just as he was to be grilled during his confirmation this past week.
Will Poulter on ‘Black Mirror’ Episode ‘Plaything,’ Its Key ‘Bandersnatch-y’ Moment and Bringing Back Gaming Legend Colin Ritman for a Story in Which the ‘Future of Humanity Is at Stake’
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses major plot developments in the “Black Mirror” episode “Plaything” currently streaming on Netflix. Will Poulter had heard hints that the character of Colin Ritman — the genius early ’80s games designer-character from the interactive 2018
Coachella’s Growing Subcultures: The Festival Beyond the Music
Coachella, the iconic music and arts festival held annually in Indio, California, has long been synonymous with music. But in recent years, it has evolved into something much larger—a cultural crossroads where fashion, brand activations, and networking often take center stage
Marathon Sounds Like A Way More Approachable Take On A Brutal Genre
As someone who has tried to convince friends to join me in extraction shooters, only to see too many folks fall away after their first or second loss, I’m all too familiar with how off-putting the genre can be. Death can come fast in this kind of game, and since you lose all
Democrats rail against Apple after Trump unveils electronic tariff exemption
Democrats slammed the Trump administration for allegedly favoring sector-specific companies by giving them the ability to bypass the fallout from new trade policy with a Saturday exemption of electronics from “reciprocal” tariffs imposed on countries across the globe, including
Finn Wolfhard Says He Was ‘Happy’ But Also ‘Very Confused and Sad’ By His ‘Stranger Things’ Ending: ‘I Felt Like I Was In A Dream’
Having grown up on the set of “Stranger Things” across nearly a decade, Finn Wolfhard has conflicted feelings about the series (and his character’s) ending. Wolfhard, who’s played series protagonist Mike Wheeler since November of 2015, confessed to People that there were a lot
Nick Cannon launching new ‘legit’ memecoin after fans lose hundreds of thousands on failed ‘Wild ‘n Out’ token
The 44-year-old actor, singer, and father of 12 has washed his hands of the WILDNOUT memecoin, despite promoting the crypto's March 5 launch on X -- and buying into it himself.
How Can the Movie Industry Thrive Again? Simple: Make 100 Movies a Year That People Want to See
You know what it’s like when you have a problem, or maybe a few of them, and they start to interlock and overwhelm you, and you’re frozen and can’t take action, until hope seems to be fading or maybe even lost, and then one day you wake up and realize…that you need therapy? The
First US-Iran talks in years seen as 'positive' as hard-liners cry treason
While the Iranian foreign minister struck a positive note after the Oman meeting, he had to face a barrage of ferocious criticism from the country's hard-line camp for engaging with "the Great Satan."
Hungarian Two-tailed Dog Party stages largest protest to date against amendment of Assembly Act
The Hungarian Two-tailed Dog Party held the largest demonstration ever against the amendment of the Assembly Act, with a large part of Heroes' Square filled to capacity on Saturday afternoon.
‘Doctor Who’ Stars Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu on Season 2’s ‘Madness,’ the Doctor’s Relationship With New Companion Belinda and the Show’s Future
After guest starring in the third episode of Ncuti Gatwa’s inaugural season of “Doctor Who,” Varada Sethu believed her time on the iconic British sci-fi series was over. “I left and I just thought, ‘Well, it’s a shame that door’s closed now,'” Sethu recalls to Variety over Zoom
Trump recognizes that domestic mining is a national security issue
In the modern geopolitical chess game, America’s mineral vulnerability is not just an economic liability but a strategic one.
How to Watch UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Online
The UFC heads home to “The Magic City” for UFC 314. The main event is a highly-anticipated title bout between Alexander Volkanovski (26-4-0) battling Diego Lopes (26-6-0) for the featherweight championship belt. UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes takes place at Kaseya Center in
Ripe for Rediscovery, James Bidgood’s Ultra-Sexy Queer Classic ‘Pink Narcissus’ Blooms Again in 4K
When film historians speak of the first screenings of Louis Lumière’s “The Arrival of a Train,” they describe the Paris audience flinching in their seats to avoid being struck by the image of a locomotive rushing toward them on screen. The story is almost certainly apocryphal,
‘The Breakfast Club’ Stars Reunite for First Time in 40 Years, Reflect on Why Film Wouldn’t Be Made Today
Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Anthony Michael Hall sat down for a conversation at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo on Saturday.
Can Marathon Afford Not To Be Free?
Marathon is Bungie’s next big multiplayer blockbuster and its first live-service launch as part of PlayStation. The game hails from a genre—extraction shooters—that’s never been for the faint of heart but from a big-budget studio that doesn’t do anything on the cheap. So how
How to sign up for the Marathon alpha
The Marathon alpha gives you a chance to play Bungie’s forthcoming extraction shooter significantly ahead of its Sept. 23 release date. Announced during Bungie’s Marathon stream on April 12, the Marathon alpha allows you to check out four characters on two maps. Like most alpha
Bungie re-reveals Marathon with short film and September release date
Bungie re-revealed its extraction shooter Marathon via livestream on Saturday. Marathon was officially revealed in May of 2023, and Bungie has been relatively quiet since its announcement. But as the studio gears up for the game’s Sept. 23 release date, it’s opening the
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $100,000 in Your Retirement Account?
A still recovering Pope Francis makes surprise visit to basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome
On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis went to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pray.
Marathon alpha test—how and when to play
Bungie's extraction shooter is taking a test run this month and you can sign up to participate now.
Bungie says Marathon is about losing all your gear but still having a great time because you 'come out with a good story'
Marathon is an extraction shooter, but also a "story engine", according to Bungie.
‘White Lotus’ Star Jason Isaacs Says Duke ‘Clearly’ Wanted to ‘Go Viral’ With T-Shirt Backlash: ‘Fanciful and Ridiculous’
While Duke University may not have appreciated the unintentional promo in the most recent season of “The White Lotus,” Jason Isaacs enjoyed having a little fun at the school’s expense. After Season 3 of “The White Lotus” featured Isaacs’ character wearing a Duke T-shirt during
Judge softens ban on DOGE access to Treasury Department data
A New York federal judge has partially walked back a ruling blocking President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive payment data at the Treasury Department. U.S. District Judge Jeanette A. Vargas in a late-Friday opinion gave one DOGE
Marathon won't have proximity chat because it'd be way too toxic: 'I don't think anyone has a good solution to that just yet'
You won't be able to hear the battle cries of enemy runners in Marathon.
7 Incredibly Fresh Looks At The Next Game From The Makers Of Halo And Destiny
We finally have our first look at Marathon’s gameplay and it looks just as clean and techwear-infused as the game’s original PlayStation teaser suggested. During a showcase for the sci-fi extraction shooter today, Bungie provided an overview of how its PvPvE multiplayer matches
