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Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs?
The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.
Palestinian Oscar winner speaks on Israeli occupation at UN
Basel Adra told the UN Committee on the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People that conditions for Palestinians are 'changing from worse to worse'.
Halle Berry Tells ‘X-Men’ Fans to ‘Keep Waiting’ for Storm to Be Called for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast but Warns: ‘It’s Not Going to Be There’
Halle Berry told Black Girl Nerds at CinemaCon that comic book movie fans should not expect to see her name called among the cast for Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday.” Several of Berry’s original “X-Men” co-stars were announced as part of the “Doomsday” cast earlier this month,
US tourist arrested for landing on forbidden Indian tribal island
All outsiders are banned from travelling within 5km of the island to protect the Indigenous people.
Watch The National’s Matt Berninger Debut New Solo Album Get Sunk In Leeds
Last month, the National’s Matt Berninger announced his sophomore album Get Sunk . On Wednesday (Apr. 2), he kicked off his first-ever solo tour in Leeds and gave live debuts to nine out of the ten Get Sunk tracks.
Trump sued over China tariffs
President Trump was sued Thursday over the 20 percent tariffs he imposed on Chinese goods in the weeks leading up to Wednesday’s broader announcement. It marks the first known legal challenge against Trump’s tariffs, which have fulfilled a campaign promise and rattled financial
Kennedy suggests 20 percent of HHS cuts may be reversed
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he expects about 20 percent of fired employees to be reinstated as the agency backtracks after making cuts directed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “Some programs that
Eli Lilly boss: 'Tariffs are pivotal moment and hard to come back from'
The Chief Executive of Eli Lilly has told the BBC that he is doubtful tariffs could bring manufacturing jobs to the US whilst raising billions in tax revenue
Trump’s Misleading Tariff Chart
In his Rose Garden announcement of sweeping new "reciprocal tariffs," President Donald Trump held aloft a misleading chart that claimed to give a breakdown of the tariffs other countries charge the U.S. and the corresponding tariff that the U.S. will now impose against those
Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Mackey Honor Their ‘Ella McCay’ Director James L. Brooks at CinemaCon
The Oscar winning actress delivered a Cinema Verite prize to the Oscar winning filmmaker during the Disney presentation, which also included a sizzle debut for the upcoming 20th Century Studios comedy.
Senate advances blueprint for Trump tax cuts, other top priorities
The Senate on Thursday advanced its budget resolution, teeing up a weekend vote on a blueprint for President Trump's tax agenda and other top priorities. Senators voted 52-48 to kick off consideration of the measure. A simple majority was needed. The resolution sets out
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ First Footage Sets CinemaCon Ablaze
Can James Cameron do it again? That was the question as Zoe Saldaña debuted the first footage from 'Avatar 3' for exhibitors in Las Vegas.
Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back
Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".
Pierce Brosnan Says He Agrees With Helen Mirren’s Criticism of James Bond’s “Profound Sexism”
The actor played the legendary secret agent in four films from 1995 to 2002.
James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Debuts Dazzling Trailer at CinemaCon With Footage of Epic Battles and Evil Na’vi
It looks like someone finally turned in his homework on time. James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Water,” the third and only installment in the saga that hasn’t been plagued by endless release date delays, unveiled the very first trailer on Thursday afternoon at CinemaCon, the
Democratic attorneys general join legal fight over Trump’s election order
Nineteen Democratic attorneys general sued Thursday over President Trump’s executive order that aims to strengthen proof of citizenship requirements in voting and prevent states from tabulating mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The new lawsuit adds to three existing
What is live shopping and will it take off?
Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.
‘Zootopia 2’ Hilarious CinemaCon Footage Shows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in Partners Therapy, Quinta Brunson Joins Voice Cast
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are feeling the strain of cracking one too many cases together. And, in new footage that Disney premiered for “Zootopia 2” at CinemaCon, that’s sent them to partners therapy. It’s overseen by a quokka named Dr. Fuzzbee and filled with
Leavitt: Trump tariffs won’t lead to 'pain' for American-owned businesses or US workers
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump’s tariffs won’t lead to “pain” for U.S. workers or American-owned businesses amid concern after “Liberation Day.” Leavitt joined NewsNation’s “Morning in America” on Thursday morning, just a day after Trump
Lush and Kwik Fit warn tax rise will push up prices
The brands are warning of the impact of employer National Insurance Contribution rises which kick in on Sunday.
Nils Frahm Announces New Night EP: Hear “Canton”
Last year, Nils Frahm released his latest collection of piano music called Day . Today, the German composer is announcing its companion EP Night . The meditative lead single “Canton” is out now.
The new sneak peek at James Gunn’s Superman movie is a little more Superman torture than I needed
Warner Bros. dropped a new sneak-peek teaser for James Gunn’s Superman on Thursday out of CinemaCon, and it’s mostly just the same trailer we saw back in December, with the same quick-cut looks at Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), Guy “worst haircut in
Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary Bring ‘The Video Archives’ Podcast to the Stage: Inside the Raucous Live Taping and Surprise ‘No Way Out’ Screening
If Quentin Tarantino is a cinema god, the historic Vista Theater is his church. On Tuesday night, his disciples flocked to the hallowed aisles of the Los Feliz venue (which he owns) for the first-ever live taping of his podcast with Roger Avary and Gala Avary, “The Video
Hailey Bieber explores sale of her makeup brand Rhode — and it could fetch $1B: report
Bieber has tapped investment bankers at JPMorgan Chase and Moelis to find a buyer for the cosmetic brand that she launched in 2022.
Zoe Saldaña Shows Off “Heartfelt” 3D Footage of Pixar’s ‘Elio’ at CinemaCon
Set for release on June 20, ‘Elio’ follows an 11-year-old, voiced by Yonas Kibreab, who is mistaken for the ruler of Earth when he is beamed up to space.
Doechii Currently Has More Monthly Spotify Listeners Than Any Female Rapper
Doechii's rise in 2025 is undeniable after years of hard work, and she now holds the top spot among female rappers in monthly Spotify listeners.
Florence Pugh Introduces Raucous Five-Minutes of Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ at CinemaCon
The feature about a rag-tag team of anti-heroes and villains also stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour and Wyatt Russell.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director speaks at UN on Israeli settlements
Palestinian director Basel Adra, who won an Oscar this year for co-directing a documentary on Israeli violence in the West Bank, sounded the alarm at the UN on Thursday, saying the situation was worsening despite the film's success. Adra was invited to speak by the UN Committee
Kevin Bacon Wants to Scare the S— Out of You: ‘The Bondsman’ Badass on Loving Horror and Season 2 Plans
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains mild spoilers about this season of “The Bondsman,” now available to stream on Prime Video. The new series “The Bondsman” stars Kevin Bacon as Hub Halloran, a recently-murdered bondsman who is granted fresh life by Satan, as long as he uses
Tom Cruise Told Glen Powell to ‘Film Yourself’ Sprinting for ‘The Running Man’: ‘You Don’t Look as Cool as You Think You Do’
In preparing for his role in Paramount’s upcoming thriller “The Running Man,” Glen Powell says his first call was to his mentor, Tom Cruise, who is also well known for his running style. Powell said on Thursday at CinemaCon that he was advised, “film yourself running as soon as
‘Fantastic Four’ Trailer Electrifies CinemaCon With Silver Surfer’s Debut (and Vanessa Kirby’s Pregnant Superhero)
“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” electrified the audience at CinemaCon 2025, with a sterling villain reveal and a bundle of superhero joy. During the Marvel Studios presentation to the annual convention of movie theater owners in Las Vegas, division head Kevin Feige sent a
Explosive ‘Fantastic Four’ Trailer Reveals First Look at Female Silver Surfer
Kevin Feige introduced the CinemaCon footage for the Marvel quartet ahead of this summer's theatrical release.
At least 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza
An airstrike on a school in northern Gaza kills dozens of sheltering civilians as Israel ramps up its offensive on the enclave.
Patti LaBelle Reveals How Iconic Shoe Kick Started: ‘My Corn Was Hurting’
The legendary singer admits that one incident may have inadvertently kicked off a little showmanship
NSC staff ousted
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story National Security Council staff ousted at White House Multiple staff members on the White House National Security Council were fired Thursday
AI is Creating Efficiencies in Exhibition, But It’s Not for Everything: ‘You Do Need That Human 0versight’
As in so many aspects of media and entertainment, AI has found its way into exhibition. Speakers at an International Cinema Technology Association-hosted CinemaCon seminar suggested that AI can bring efficiencies in areas including audience analytics and automated customer
Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman Go to Battle in Raunchy Trailer for ‘War of the Roses’ Remake
Jay Roach's 'The Roses' focuses on a wildly contentious divorce and debuted its first footage at CinemaCon.
Mehdi Hasan on talks of Booker's rise in Democratic Party: 'Let's calm down'
Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan said it’s premature for Democrats to talk about Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) potentially running for president in 2028, saying news cycles pass quickly in President Trump’s Washington. In an interview on NewsNation’s “On Balance,” host Leland Vittert
Cruz: High tariffs 'in perpetuity' would not be good economic policy
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Thursday warned that if President Trump’s tariffs on trading partners last for months it will hurt the economy and American consumers. “I think it is a mistake to assume that we will have high tariffs in perpetuity. I don’t think that would be good
Conan O’Brien Defends Decision to Visit Kennedy Center for Mark Twain Prize
"We were brought in under the old regime... They're no longer there but we should honor their decision," the comedian said
Tabletop industry in full panic as Trump tariffs are poised to erase decades of growth
President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on foreign goods Wednesday, with the reportedly “arbitrary” levies exceeding 60% in some cases. While the tariffs were long expected, one business analyst told CNBC that the administration’s plans are “worse than the worst case
Tariffs roil Big Tech
{beacon} View Online Technology Technology The Big Story Why Trump's tariffs are roiling Big Tech President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are poised to strike a blow at the tech industry, as massive import taxes on China and Taiwan disrupt trade flows central to tech firms’
‘Predator: Badlands’ Unveils Surprising Premise, Tense First-Look at CinemaCon
Elle Fanning promised that the new movie will allow viewers to see the title extraterrestrial "in a whole new light."
Why Trump isn’t keen on Amazon being involved in US’ TikTok deal
I know what you're saying, hasn’t The Donald and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos patched things up?
Here’s how much more Nike’s Air Jordans could cost after tariffs hit
"This is a nightmare for consumer companies," said the industry source.
Picky eaters by day, buffet by night: Butterfly, moth diets sync to plant aromas
The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research reveals how the daily cycles of plant aromas are linked to the dietary habits and evolution of the winged
Drug-delivering aptamers target leukemia stem cells for one-two knockout punch
Drug-carrying DNA aptamers can deliver a one-two punch to leukemia by precisely targeting the elusive cancer stem cells that seed cancer relapses, researchers report. The aptamers -- short single-strand snippets of DNA that can target molecules like larger antibodies do -- not