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Guillermo del Toro’s innate love of film comes through when he speaks, even when he’s sounding off with a dire warning about what is at stake as the film industry is rocked by AI and the forces of business consolidation. “We are on the verge of image illiteracy. We are on the verge of cinema … Read more
Donald Trump has claimed that the massive ballroom he’s affixing to the White House wouldn’t cost taxpayers a dime. Unsurprisingly, the president seems to have been lying through his teeth since the beginning. According to documents obtained by The Washington Post, the White House has known for months that the ballroom would likely cost much … Read more
Universal’s sci-fi thriller “Disclosure Day” captured the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office with an opening weekend of £5.5 million ($7.3 million). Universal also secured the runner-up slot with Curry Barker’s horror-romance “Obsession.” In its fifth frame, the breakout title continued its remarkable run, taking $2 million to bring its cumulative total … Read more
In a place where most contemporary buildings are constructed of concrete and cooled via standard air conditioning units, Issoufou’s work demonstrates that traditional techniques and site-derived materials are not only better for the environment, but also a high-performance option for the people who will occupy them. Light-Touch Living in New Zealand “Māori, New Zealand’s indigenous … Read more
Another one of President Donald Trump’s personal lawyers was confirmed as a federal appeals court judge on Monday, when the Senate voted 48-43 to place Justin Smith on the St. Louis-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. Smith has been Trump’s lead attorney at the Supreme Court in the president’s effort to upend … Read more
A takeover of a channel on SiriusXM and a year-long Fox Nation subscription priced at $17.76 are just two of the ways Fox News Media will recognize the nation’s semiquincentennial. Starting June 24, Fox News Media will begin delivering coverage of the 250th birthday of the U.S. from various locations around the country on Fox … Read more
The Senate could look a lot Trumpier next year, even if Republicans don’t do well in the midterms. Due to retirements, primary losses and bids for other offices, a dozen incumbents already won’t be returning in the next session of Congress — well above the Senate’s typical rate of turnover, which is usually measured in … Read more
Shrek, Fiona and Donkey are back for a new fantastical adventure in the first trailer for next year’s “Shrek 5.” Universal released the “Shrek 5” trailer Tuesday, more than a year ahead of its release on June 30, 2027. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz all return as the voices of Shrek, Donkey and … Read more
I’ve been a Verizon customer since T-Mobile and Sprint merged, and I’ve always had consistent luck getting solid service, even in crowded environments and intense weather. This year, I moved states and added on Verizon Home Internet, which has also been a positive experience and is cost-effective since I get to bundle it. I already … Read more
For the most part, the UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House was exactly what critics expected it to be: It was vulgar and obnoxious. It was violent and tacky. It was classless and unbecoming of a once-great institution. It even faced credible allegations of corruption. For Donald Trump, who threw this … Read more