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CNN Expected to Unveil Significant Layoffs

CNN is expected to unveil significant staffing cuts as soon as Thursday, according to three people familiar with the matter, as CEO Mark Thompson continues to plot a new emphasis on digital content. A CNN spokesperson could not be reached for immediate comment. The staffing

Trump talks tough with Putin on ending Ukraine war

President Trump is turning up the heat on Russian President Vladimir Putin in his first days in power, seeking to pressure Russia’s leader to come to the negotiating table for a deal to end the war in Ukraine. A little more than 48 hours since returning to the White House,

Anamanaguchi – “Territorial Pissings” (Nirvana Cover)

Every band loves to cover Nirvana, but how many are willing to tackle the blistering Nevermind freakout “Territorial Pissings”? Tennis great John McEnroe went for it in 2015, and so did pop-punk crew VIAL in 2023. Now, NYC’s Anamanaguchi are not only attempting the track but

Former Olympic swimmer expresses 'relief' after Trump pardon

A former Olympic swimmer has expressed “relief” about President Trump pardoning him, according to a Tuesday report from The Washington Post. “Waking up this morning, I was like: ‘My gosh. Wow, this is over. I don’t have to check in with my probation officer anymore,’” Klete

Trump pardons DC officers convicted in deadly moped pursuit

President Trump on Wednesday pardoned two D.C. police officers who were convicted in connection with a fatal collision with a moped during a pursuit by law enforcement. A jury found D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Andrew Zabavsky guilty of conspiracy to obstruct and

Barry Michael Cooper, ‘New Jack City’ Writer, Dies at 66

Barry Michael Cooper, a writer and producer who co-wrote the blaxploitation ’90s classic “New Jack City” and finished his “Harlem trilogy” writing “Sugar Hill” and “Above the Rim,” died in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday. He was 66. Cooper’s death was confirmed by a representative

Real Lies – “Towards Horses”

2021 Band To Watch Real Lies are back to supply another clubby banger. The London duo unveiled the titillating “ Loverboy ” in November, and now they’re releasing their first song of 2025, “Towards Horses.”

Trump redesignates Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

President Trump on Wednesday directed his administration to relist the Houthis in Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) in an effort to crack down on the Iranian-backed militant group. Trump signed an executive order that starts the process to relist the group as an

‘The White Lotus’ Renewed for Season 4 at HBO (EXCLUSIVE)

Vacation extended! “The White Lotus” Season 4 has officially been greenlit by HBO, with production eyed for 2026. It is unclear where the fourth season will take place, or whether any cast members will return. But creator-showrunner Mike White has already pitched ideas to Casey

Boebert vows to offer Jan. 6 protesters tour of the Capitol

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) said Tuesday she would offer guided tours of the Capitol to the Jan. 6 rioters who just received a sweeping pardon from President Trump. “I’ll be the first member of Congress to offer them a guided tour in the Capitol,” Boebert said Tuesday

Trump's crypto reckoning

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump meme coin sparks crypto world backlash President Trump is facing backlash after he and first lady Melania Trump launched two cryptocurrency tokens just days before his

How to complete ‘Poison in the Roots’ in Diablo 4

“Poison in the Roots” is part of the main questline in Diablo 4 season 7, Season of Witchcraft. In order to complete it, you’ll need to help the witches of the Tree of Whispers by completing a special ritual. This quest includes some light puzzle elements, which can make it a

The Fugitive Prince

"A man with an obscure claim to a royal fortune made a deal to help regain his crown. It cost him more than he could imagine."

White House narrows executive order restricting IRA funds

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story White House narrows executive order restricting IRA funds The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued new guidance Wednesday clarifying limits to the disbursement

Cyber defense experts share warnings at hearing

Presented by Lockheed Martin — It comes after Chinese-linked company compromised the U.S. telecommunication network. {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Cyber defense experts share warnings at hearing The Committee on Homeland

Trump axes Biden-era ethics order, lobbying restrictions

Amid a flood of executive orders signed Monday, President Trump revoked an executive order signed by former President Biden that set ethics and lobbying rules for appointees. The Biden-era executive order banned gifts from lobbyists and expanded the requisite “cooling off”