Senate Republicans ‘syncing’ immigration funding plan with House GOP
The effort to align Republicans in both chambers follows the House GOP’s rejection of the DHS funding strategy the Senate hatched last month.
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David Ellison Promises That Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Theatrical Heroes: “Long Live the Movies”
The new owner of Paramount-Skydance and pending boss of Warner Bros. made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon, where he promised cinema operators that both studios will adhere to a strict 45-day exclusive window in theaters and a 90-day streaming-window.
Johnson pursues a ‘modified’ FISA extension
Leaders are racing to get a deal before a scheduled Thursday afternoon vote.
‘Scary Movie’: Wayans Brothers Reveal New Footage Mocking DEI, ‘John Wick’ Franchise and More
Marlon and Shawn Wayans joined Anna Faris to warn the CinemaCon audience that a lot of people will take issue with the franchise's latest sequel.
How Ebay’s Trading Card Marketplace TCGPlayer Is Using Xerox to Expand, Maintain ‘Trust’ With Magic: The Gathering, ‘Pokemon’ and ‘One Piece’ Gaming Communities
From Magic: The Gathering players to “Pokemon” card collectors, TCGPlayer CEO Robert Bigler is on a mission to expand the online trading card market with new products and features for buyers and sellers — but promises it will not be at the expense of the quality of those very
Lana Del Rey surprise-drops the 007 First Light theme song, and I regret to inform you that it is not great
First Light is definitely a James Bond theme song, and that's part of the problem.
Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon
BEIRUT, April 16 (Reuters) - Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment on a proposed truce that any ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of
‘Jackass 5’ Cracks Up CinemaCon as Trailer Debuts Steve-O’s Robot Prostate Exam, Penis Shock Collars and the Last ‘Jackass’ Movie the ‘World Will Ever See’
The “Jackass” crew is taking one last painful bow with their new movie this summer, titled “Jackass: Best and Last.” Paramount showed off the first trailer at the cringe-inducing stunt series’ fifth and final entry at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners
Cyanobacteria surprise scientists with evolutionary shift
Photosynthetic bacteria helped shape planet Earth. Among them are cyanobacteria that produced the oxygen in the atmosphere and made complex life possible, captivating scientists for decades. Now, researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) report a
Scientists unlock shape-shifting living tissue, programming cells to fold flat sheets into precise 3D forms
Biological tissues have a remarkable ability to organize and change shape, driven by forces generated by their own cells. One of the major challenges in bioengineering is harnessing this natural behavior to design synthetic living materials capable of adopting predetermined
Warm-bodied sharks and tunas face 'double jeopardy' in warming seas
A new study reveals that some of the ocean's most powerful predators are running hotter, and that they are likely paying an increasingly steep price for it. The significance of this headline finding is the "double jeopardy" in which it places these iconic animals, which have
Gifted men exhibit lower levels of conservatism compared to their average-intelligence counterparts, finds study
Individuals with high intellectual ability frequently occupy leadership roles across business, science, and politics. To date, it has not been definitively established whether a high intelligence quotient correlates with specific political orientations. However, recent research
Marvel at Manabu Kosaka’s Hyperrealistic Paper Sculptures of Retro Objects
Kosaka painstakingly replicates vintage radios, game consoles, cameras, and more using just one material. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Marvel at
It’s Time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Recognize Howard Stern
The class of 2026 includes a posthumous honor for Ed Sullivan; the “King of All Media” should be next
Metro 2039 Looks Stunning In First Gameplay, Launching Later This Year
4A also explained what it has been like developing the game while living through Russian's invasion of Ukraine
Trump wants less spending. RFK Jr.’s ‘not happy’ about it.
At the first of several budget hearings, the health secretary said newly proposed cuts were needed because of the federal debt.
Johnny Knoxville Reveals Wild ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Trailer
Paramount screened the footage at CinemaCon ahead of the sequel's summer release.
Scandal-scarred ex-NBC anchor Brian Williams to host Netflix podcast
Williams will launch a video podcast for the streaming giant called, "We're Back! With Brian Williams," which will include interviews with newsmakers and more, Netflix said.
Ben Stiller Admits Not All of the ‘Meet the Parents’ Sequels Worked: ‘I Stand By the First Two’
As Ben Stiller boards the promotional tour for “Focker In-Law,” the actor admits not all of the “Meet the Parents” sequels have worked. Responding to a post on X asking if one needs to watch the first three “Focker” movies to understand the plot of the upcoming fourth film
Call of Duty movie gets 2028 release date from Paramount
Activision and Paramount's live-action Call of Duty movie gets a 2028 release date at CinemaCon 2026.
Dungeon Crawler Carl TTRPG raises over $5.5 million on BackerKit
Renegade Game Studios' crowdfunding campaign for an adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s series broke records before it even launched.
Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, Shawn Michaels Interview Each Other on Building the Next Generation of WWE Superstars
It’s a DX reunion! Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Shawn Michaels met at WWE headquarters in Stamford, CT, earlier this month to interview each other for Variety. The full interview can be seen below. Levesque, who is now the chief content officer for WWE, and Michaels, the head
Wizards Of The Coast’s New Critical Role-Style Show Is A Mini Baldur’s Gate 3 Reunion
The voices of Astarion and Lae’zel will star in the new actual play series
James Cameron Promises Billie Eilish Doc “Is Not a Concert Movie for Streaming”
The unlikely duo, who co-direct 'Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)', made an appearance at CinemaCon.
Trump support drops among Catholics after Pope Leo remarks, poll shows
The poll, conducted late last month, found the president's approval rating among Catholic voters has dropped to 48%.
US Census Bureau releases list of 1,000 most common first names in America
The U.S. Census Bureau released the list of 1,000 most common first names, based on data collected during the 2020 Census.
'Really bad': Ground vehicle nearly collides with American Airlines plane at Charlotte airport, pilot says
CLT Airport says the incident is under investigation.
Gavin Newsom trashes California's Dem choices for governor; could Republicans win?
Gavin Newsom is not thrilled with California’s remaining choices for governor.
Artemis II crew to hold news conference after historic moon flyby
The crew — NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, together with Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency — returned from their historic mission on April 10.
Swiss Films Make Strong Showing at Visions du Réel With Three Titles in Main Competition
Three homegrown titles – Jacqueline Zünd’s “Heat,” Elsa Amiel’s “Dentro” and Emma Boccanfuso’s “Saudades Eternas” – are set to compete in the international competition at Visions du Réel in Switzerland, signalling a strong national presence in this year’s lineup. In total, 26
Why the UK is preparing for food shortages due to Iran war
The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.
Boots on the moon and beyond. Where next after Artemis II mission success?
It is tempting to view the Artemis II splashdown as the exclamation point on a successful lunar mission. And from launch to completion, it was indeed a textbook voyage of discovery for four astronauts, shared with enthralled millions watching across the globe.
A hidden Oregon basin and a shallower slab sharpen the Cascadia megaquake threat
A new look at the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate beneath the coast of northern Oregon suggests this subducting slab is shallower than previously thought, with impacts on potential peak ground shaking during a Cascadia megathrust earthquake.
Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion
Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey in Mexico, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog. More than a toy, this plush companion acts as a surrogate mom after the tiny primate was rejected by his own mother, Kamaria, a first-time parent unable to form a maternal bond.
Spaceballs 2's new title is actually an outrage. Here's why.
Comedy legend Mel Brooks announced the upcoming Spaceballs sequel will be titled 'Spaceballs: The New One' at CinemaCon, disappointing fans who were hoping for the promised 'Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.'
Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
April 16 (Reuters) - Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials. A bomb threat was reported Wednesday evening at the home of John Prevost in New
EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, and reiterated that Europe would continue to call for the respect of Lebanon's
Alarm bells follow new report of looming US plan to attack Cuba
Is Cuba next in line for a US attack? US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said it could be, and USA Today on Wednesday cited “sources familiar” with the matter who said that the Pentagon is “quietly ramping up” preparations to wage war on the socialist nation if Trump
‘Call of Duty’ Movie Gets Mission Ready With Summer 2028 Release Date
Paramount isn’t playing around with “Call of Duty.” During the studio’s Thursday presentation at CinemaCon, the studio revealed the long-awaited film adaptation of the juggernaut video game will hit theaters June 30, 2028. Pete Berg will direct from a script by Taylor Sheridan.
How an Antitrust Rock Star Won a ‘Total Victory’ Against Live Nation
Jeffrey Kessler talks about leading the case after the DOJ's surprise settlement, the whirlwind preparations, and more
Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Lands 2028 Release Date
Pete Berg is directing the adaptation of one of the most popular video game franchises of all time.
‘Offline Day’: Emmanuel Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens
French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new “Offline Day” initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the Cité internationale de la langue française, where students participated in reading and
Mideast war an 'unprecedented' blow for region: IMF to AFP
The Middle East war has created an "unprecedented shock" for the region's economies with no guarantee of a quick recovery, a senior International Monetary Fund official has told AFP. Five of the Gulf's eight oil- and gas-producing countries face a contraction this year, the IMF
Some Trader Joe's shoppers may qualify for $100 payment in receipt settlement
The lawsuit alleges the mistake may have revealed some details about credit and debit cards used by shoppers.
Monkeys navigate a virtual forest with thought alone, pushing brain-computer interfaces beyond the lab
As a part of a study testing out a new type of implanted brain-computer interface (BCI), three rhesus monkeys controlled movements in a virtual reality (VR) world using only brain signals. The study, published in Science Advances, demonstrates a major step toward practical BCIs
Finneas Breaks Down ‘Beef’ Season 2 Music: Oscar Isaac’s ‘Amateurish’ Score, Those Billie Eilish Needle Drops and More
In episode 2 of Netflix’s “Beef,” Oscar Isaac‘s character, Josh Martin, starts jamming on his Moog synthesizer. He’s not good at it. “It’s really amateurish,” Oscar and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Finneas says. In season 2, Josh is the general manager at an ultra-posh
Woman's death, fire on plane prompt reannounced power bank recall
The chargers were recalled a year ago, but additional incidents — including the death of a woman — have prompted the company to again warn consumers
‘Top Gun 3’ “Script Underway” to Reunite Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer
Paramount film co-head Josh Greenstein gave an update at CinemaCon.
Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.
Pope Leo XIV slams 'tyrants' ransacking world on high-security visit to Cameroon
On arrival in the country on Wednesday, the pope appealed to Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses.