Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor best known for playing the corrupt state senator Clay Davis on “The Wire,” died on Tuesday in New York, Variety has confirmed. He was 71. His manager, Brian Liebman, shared the news of his passing on Instagram, writing: “It is with tremendous
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) claimed Tuesday that Politico reporter Josh Gerstein was “inciting violence against federal agents.” Gerstein, a senior legal affairs reporter at the outlet, said Monday on the social platform X, “At some point, the amateur effort to
Pollster Frank Luntz on Tuesday said Republicans would face an uphill battle with voters if the government shuts down in January due to health care deficiencies. “The shutdown that we experienced, the longest ever in American history, started off hurting Democrats more than
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Flu activity is rising sharply across the country, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with some areas seeing record high numbers of illnesses. The numbers come as experts brace for a particularly harsh season driven by a new, mutated
Simu Liu said in a new interview with Collider that Robert Downey Jr. had a “convoy of trailers” on the set of “Avengers: Doomsday,” which the film’s cast and crew hilarious named “Downey Land.” Liu returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Shang-Chi in the 2026 tentpole
Policymakers slashed interest rates earlier this month to a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% with a 9-3 vote – the most dissents since 2019 as officials debate whether to prioritize inflation fears or concerns around the labor market.
A Canadian TV show about gay hockey romance unexpectedly became a moment of tender (but sexy) relief in an increasingly unfair world.
Onyx Partners accused the seller, the Copper Property trust, of deliberately sabotaging the transaction so it could chase a higher price elsewhere.
Malaysia is building both walls and bridges along its porous northern border with Thailand, determined to deter rampant smuggling while boosting economic ties. In the second of a two-part series, CNA looks at joint economic projects in the pipeline, and how political and
Greta Lee, Evan Peters and Jeff Bridges also star in director Joachim Rønning's sequel feature.
President Trump has overseen a series of dramatic changes at the Kennedy Center since taking office at the beginning of the year. The most significant shifts came in two waves, both of which resulted in artists canceling performances in protest of Trump’s takeover of the
U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino said Tuesday federal immigration enforcement officers would remain in Chicago "for years," even after months of controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants in the Windy City. “If you think we’re done
Since being founded in 1996, Disney Entertainment Television has become a platform for rising actors to begin their careers on screen. As the brand is gearing up for 2026, the year marks two milestones for the company: 20 years of “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical,”
Want to learn a new language for your next big trip, as part of your New Year’s resolutions, or just to improve your skillset? You’re in luck. One of the best online learning sites is Rosetta Stone, and right now, the site is offering a limited-time deal that gets you unlimited
New collaboration is produced by Jay Versace and samples Birdman and Clipse's classic, "What Happened to That Boy"
The number of recorded measles cases in the U.S. during 2025 has officially exceeded 2,000 just before the end of the year, a bleak punctuation on what has been the worst spread of measles the country has seen in decades. As of Dec. 23, the U.S. has reported 2,012 measles
This year, we fought back against the return of a terrible idea that hasn’t improved with age: site blocking laws. More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down
It's a Wednesday evening in a town hall in Penryn in Cornwall, and my friend Pete and I are volunteering at our local repair cafe. We set up tables, get our tools ready, put up a sign outside and wait for people to arrive.
The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".
Weiss has come under fire for her recent decision to delay the airing of a "60 Minutes" segment devoted to the CECOT prison in El Salavador.
Environmental journalist and John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg has died at the age of 35 after battling acute myeloid leukemia.
MonoGame has been used to make all sorts of notable games, including Celeste and Bastion.
Mindwave is shaping up to be just as groovy as its inspirations.
Russia on Tuesday said it will take a tougher position in talks on ending its nearly four-year war in Ukraine after it claimed Kyiv attacked a Russian presidential residence, an accusation that Kyiv has denied. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also on Tuesday said that
U.S. forces have engaged in multiple missions against the Islamic State since the killing of two U.S. soldiers in Syria early this month.
SoftBank has been building one of the largest private technology investment programs in the world, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure such as data centers.
Detritus from one of the Caribbean boat strikes has washed up on the Colombian peninsula, and it’s not what the White House claimed. The boats apparently wrecked in a November 6 strike arrived on Colombia’s Indigenous-governed Guajira Peninsula two days later with two mangled
The actor allegedly rented the home around the same time he departed Celebrity Big Brother UK due to inappropriate behavior
Citi has secured internal approvals to sell its remaining business in Russia to Renaissance Capital, moving closer to an exit from the market after years of delays.
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Iowa Democrats are looking to hold on to a critical state Senate seat in a special election Tuesday. Democrat Renee Hardman and Republican Lucas Loftin are vying for the seat in the Des Moines-area 16th District. The seat was vacated after its previous occupant, state Sen.
The inaugural World Sports Summit in the UAE featured Usyk, Pacquiao, Infantino, and other top stars and decision-makers discussing athlete pressures alongside the sport's economic and social future.
Environmental change doesn’t affect evolution in a single, predictable way. In large-scale computer simulations, scientists discovered that some fluctuating conditions help populations evolve higher fitness, while others slow or even derail progress. Two populations facing
Paul Ingrassia, the failed Trump nominee with a self-described “Nazi streak,” has been making enemies at the General Services Administration—where he crash landed after even Senate Republicans rejected his bid to head the Office of Special Counsel due to his leaked countless
A federal magistrate judge said Tuesday a local grand jury has secured a federal indictment against the suspect in the D.C. pipe bomb case, but he has not yet accepted it. Judge Matthew Sharbaugh said at a hearing that a D.C. Superior Court grand jury approved an indictment
The singer and rapper posted a photo of himself with his hand on a carved stone stele at the National Museum of Anthropology.
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Monday said Americans are tiring of President Trump’s whirlwind of retribution and offensive comments as his first year back in office draws to a close. “There are signs that the public is tiring of his hyperbole and insatiable desire for
A US marine robotics firm is starting a new search on Dec 30 for the missing jet on a “no find, no fee” basis.
A wildlife photographer “discovered thousands of dinosaur footprints preserved in the vertical face of a mountainside” in the Italian Alps dating back 200M years. “This is now really one of the most important places for Triassic dinosaur footprints.” 💬 Join the discussion on
Florida rapper Doechii spent years as a word-of-mouth cult favorite, and she finally ascended to crossover-star status about a year ago. Today, she shares her first new single since her Gotye-sampling mixtape track “Anxiety” got a proper release and became a top-10 hit earlier
Argentine President Javier Milei sparked a fresh diplomatic controversy this week after telling London's The Telegraph that his country's sovereignty claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands was non-negotiable.
New Year's Eve revellers will toast the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. It was one of the warmest years on record, the stifling heat stoking wildfires in Europe, droughts in
The Spanish artist delighted the world with her intervention on a church fresco lovingly dubbed “Beast Jesus.”
The Spanish artist and conservator delighted the world and gained a cult following thanks to her intervention on a church fresco lovingly dubbed “Beast Jesus.”
Rapper teamed up with Bilt for a “Rent Free” campaign to celebrate the upcoming release of his fourth studio album
A viral meme sees TCG fans getting creative with their old Pokémon card game tins, which house everything from food to retro game cartridges
River City Ransom: Underground is dirt cheap until it's gone forever.
Provide the tools and they will build it.
Patricia Harrison told Katherine Maher she should quit her position "for the good of public media."
