Thousands of tons of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car tires.
Hong Kong is better known for its hard-boiled cop pics and manly kung-fu classics than for movies tackling women’s roles in society and the wider issues around childbirth. But Hong Kong director Oliver Chan, who took her English name from the eponymous waif in Charles Dickens’
Drake Bell told People magazine that a weight has been lifted, one year after the airing of ID Discovery’s “Quiet on Set.” The documentary series featured Bell going public for the first time about being sexually assaulted as a teenager by his Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian
In this CNA Lifestyle series, celebrities share their favourite cities to travel to for good eats, and their top foodie recommendations for places to dine and imbibe there.
Taiwan is preparing to unleash its latest entertainment offerings at Hong Kong FilMart. The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) is spearheading the effort with four productions taking center stage at the Taiwan Spotlight Showcase on March 18. The romantic film “Penguin
The British star also talks to The Hollywood Reporter about his planned new movie with Michel Franco, the Henry Kissinger satire he hopes to make and the current state of the U.S.: "We're seeing what fascism looks like, or dictatorial political theory looks like in practice, in
Lotte Entertainment has closed multiple territory deals for the upcoming thriller “Streaming,” starring “Squid Game 2” actor Kang Ha-neul, ahead of its March 21 release in South Korea. Lotte revealed the news at the Hong Kong FilMart. The high-concept thriller has been acquired
Two transgender service members are suing the Trump administration over a pair of executive orders targeting transgender Americans and their implementation by the U.S. military. The lawsuit filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey by two
Barnard's Star is a small, dim star of the type that astronomers call red dwarfs. Consequently, even though it is one of the closest stars to Earth, such that its light takes only six years to get here, it is too faint to be seen with the naked eye. Now, four small planets have
Vietnam-based sales agent Skyline Media is set to make a splash at Hong Kong FilMart with a robust lineup of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian titles, headlined by the box office sensation “The Ancestral Home.” Directed by Huynh Lap (known for the “Land of Spirits” franchise) and
Although it was set to hit theaters this fall, The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the horror sequel has dealt with setbacks: "They just can't quite get on the same page."
The Trump administration’s removal of more than 130 Venezuelans amid a court battle to block their deportation has ignited alarm they may have violated a court order barring its use of the Alien Enemy Act. President Trump on Saturday signed an order igniting the 1798 law and
In the shadow of “Ne Zha 2’s” blockbuster success, a quiet revolution is reshaping China’s entertainment landscape. While attention focuses on how homegrown titles increasingly outpace Western films through cultural pride and technological advancement, another formidable force
"Hopefully Valve allows this to get released without any issues…"
Her nomination was quickly met with praise from the banking industry and congressional Republicans, who touted her efforts to resist tougher industry rules.
"Every shot fired by the Houthis" will be blamed on Iran, Trump says as the US escalates attacks on Yemen.
California legislators have begun debating a bill (A.B. 412) that would require AI developers to track and disclose every registered copyrighted work used in AI training. At first glance, this might sound like a reasonable step toward transparency. But it’s an impossible
Better wages and discounts are some of the ways Beijing hopes to stave off greater economic trouble.
Atelier Yumia mixes the crafting and gathering of survival games with the framework of a classic RPG.
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Mickey 17,” currently playing in theaters. ‘Mickey 17’ follows a group of people on a space mission to colonize Niflheim, an ice-covered planet that’s home to a set of crawling, roly-poly type creatures that also, as one
{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story What to know about ongoing US strikes on Houthis in Yemen U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi militants over the weekend continued into Monday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged an
Valve's famous puzzle games are now available in pinball form, and it's really not cheap.
Jesse Colin Young, frontman of Youngbloods known for singing the band’s counterculture hit “Get Together,” has died. The singer-songwriter passed away at his home in Aiken, South Carolina on Sunday (March 16). The news was revealed by Young’s widow and manager, Connie Young. No
Southern leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.
President Trump said Monday that two of President Biden's children — Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden — would no longer receive protection from the Secret Service. "Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection.
Break in cross-party consensus on issue to be announced on Tuesday Kemi Badenoch is dropping her party’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050, as she launches the Conservatives’ widest policy review in a generation. The Tory leader will give a speech on Tuesday in which she
When director Duke Johnson sat down and watched Federico Fellini’s 1954 classic “La Strada,” he was immediately drawn to the iconic clown costume worn by Giulietta Masina. Now in his newest film, “The Actor,” a similar outfit is adorned by Edna (Gemma Chan) while out on an
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump-Musk allyship defies predictions President Trump's partnership with billionaire Elon Musk has defied predictions from Republicans and Democrats alike who
A federal judge lashed out at the Trump administration Monday for refusing to answer questions about flights deporting Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act after he ordered them to turn around the planes. It was a remarkable hearing in which a Justice Department
President Trump announced Monday that a slew of allies would be appointed to the boards of visitors at the nation’s military academies, including lawmakers and conservative media personalities. Trump posted on Truth Social that his picks for the West Point Board of Visitors
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump talks tough on toxics but is rolling back rules President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll take on toxic chemicals — but many of his administration’s actions are expected to
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story VA to stop offering gender-affirming care The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Monday it will no longer be offering gender-affirming care to former service members, aligning its
President Trump said Monday he thinks last-minute pardons from former President Biden are “void” due to them being signed with an autopen. Biden pardoned multiple political enemies of the president preemptively, including members of the House panel that investigated the Jan. 6,
Fresh US airstrikes on Yemen sparked mass protests across Houthi-held regions, with tens of thousands rallying against the American military's campaign.
From a very young age, we're socialized to view the world as being made up of "goodies" and "baddies." When you're a child fooling around with your friends in the playground, nobody ever wants to be the baddy. And when it comes to dressing up, everybody wants to be Luke
A variety of artificial intelligence (AI) firms and industry groups are hoping to shape the Trump administration’s forthcoming policy on the emerging technology and keep the U.S. a leader in the space. {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI industry's wish list
"Oopsie, too late. "That post on X from the President of El Salvador got retweeted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the weekend with a laugh-crying emoji over a headline about a judge's ruling. The judge ordered the Trump Administration not to deport Venezuelans to El
Nick Cave leaves behind his Soundsuits, Ericka Beckman reimagines a fairy tale, American Artist explores the sci-fi world of Octavia E. Butler, and more.
Drake's lawsuit against UMG over 'Not Like Us' has the label calling it a "misguided attempt to salve his wounds" as they seek to have the case dismissed.
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have made a discovery that could pave the way for a transformative era in photonic technology. For decades, scientists have theorized the possibility of manipulating the optical properties of light by adding a new dimension—time. This
The “Snowfall” spinoff just took a major step forward, with the potential series scoring a pilot order at FX, Variety has learned exclusively. The untitled drama was first reported to be in early development in 2023 ahead of the series finale of “Snowfall.” As reported at the
Thailand is considering a 50km wall at its border with Cambodia to curb illegal crossings, but there’s doubt it will deter scam syndicates and corruption. Former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh weighs in.
Penang’s LRT and the Johor-Singapore RTS Link will ease congestion, but without better bus networks, their full benefits may not be realised, says NUS’ Timothy Wong.
Chinese companies are imposing various measures to stamp out toxic workplace culture and overcompetition, which officials have warned fuels the rat race.
Though often associated with the Pictures Generation, Beckman’s work shifts focus from deconstruction to archetypes — and from the commodity to the human.
Residents in Ethiopia's north tell the BBC they are stocking up and taking cash out as tensions deepen.
More than 400 Hollywood creative leaders signed an open letter to the Trump White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, urging the administration to not roll back copyright protections at the behest of AI companies. The filmmakers, writers, actors, musicians and
The singer-songwriter enjoyed a long solo career as well, dabbling in folk, rock, blues, jazz, and country over many albums
