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NEW YORK — A witness recently testified before the federal grand jury that indicted Mayor Eric Adams on corruption charges this fall, his attorney revealed in a court filing Tuesday — indicating the Turkey-related ...Read more
Iran takes first steps toward easing its broad social media bans
Iran said it will start easing some of the world’s tightest internet restrictions by lifting its ban on WhatsApp and Google Play — a sign that authorities want to placate domestic opponents as the Islamic Republic ...Read more
'Squid Game' was a surprise global smash. Will Season 2 be even bigger for Netflix?
LOS ANGELES — It's been more than three years since college student Justin Lin binge-watched the first season of Netflix's "Squid Game" in two days. Now, he can't wait until Season 2 launches on Netflix on Dec. 26.
Lin ...Read more
Trump slams Biden for commuting death sentences of 37 federal prisoners
President-elect Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden on Tuesday for commuting the death sentences of 37 federal prisoners in an act of holiday clemency.
Trump said relatives of victims are angry that Biden spared the ...Read more
Pressley praises Biden's death row commutations, urges more action
BOSTON — Boston Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley praised President Joe Biden’s move to take killers off death row but added he hasn’t gone far enough.
In a statement that has gone viral, Pressley said Biden has made a ...Read more
Review: Dylan goes electric in solid biopic 'A Complete Unknown' starring Timothée Chalamet
A Hollywood love letter to Bob Dylan, with all that implies, “A Complete Unknown” works well on its chosen, extremely glossy terms. Its craftsmanship is formidable. Then again, you don’t necessarily need quality to ...Read more
What to stream: Take 'Eyes Wide Shut' tour of Nicole Kidman's auteur oeuvre
With her daring new erotic thriller “Babygirl” hitting theaters Dec. 25, Nicole Kidman turns in yet another unconventional (and sexy) Christmas movie, making for a perfect pairing with “Eyes Wide Shut,” Stanley ...Read more
'The Fire Inside' review: Boxer biopic fights its way into interesting territory
“The Fire Inside” burns most intensely when Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry share the screen.
Fortunately, they do so quite a bit in the impressive directorial debut of cinematographer Rachel Morrison, in theaters ...Read more
No time for a 'Squid Game' rewatch? Here's a refresher before Season 2
When "Squid Game" was released on Netflix in 2021, it took the world by storm. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the acclaimed Korean survival drama spurred plenty of social media chatter, viral challenges and even Halloween ...Read more
CCSD settles lawsuit over inappropriate sexual monologue assignment
The Clark County School District settled a two-year-old lawsuit with parents who complained of an inappropriate assignment for their high school daughter.
CCSD paid $25,000 and agreed to conduct an review with ...Read more
Review: As the boss of 'Babygirl,' Nicole Kidman does a bad, bad thing
Humans have made sex so complicated it's a wonder anyone gets born. We wrestle with what we want, what we think we want, and what we want other people to think we want. (Not to mention what we think they want, which is how...Read more
Year in review: From Harry Partch to Taylor Swift, San Diego music scene was busier than ever in 2024
SAN DIEGO — San Diego seemed busier than ever when it came to music in 2024.
The year included the opening of intimate and large new concert venues alike, the return of a major three-day festival, an outdoor concert ...Read more
Mayor Brandon Johnson faced ethics concerns over ties to Chicago Public Schools and teachers union, according to memo
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson declined to resign his position with Chicago Public Schools after a high-ranking CPS official raised ethics concerns about a potential conflict of interest, according to a memo obtained by...Read more
Nicholas Hoult has prosthetic vampire penis on display at home
Nicholas Hoult has the prosthetic penis worn by his 'Nosferatu' co-star Bill Skarsgard "framed at home".
The 35-year-old star plays Thomas Hutter in the new horror film and revealed that he received the prosthesis as a ...Read more
Sir Rod Stewart plans to take model railway to Glastonbury Festival
Sir Rod Stewart is planning to take his model railway to Glastonbury.
The 79-year-old singer will play the Legends slot at the Worthy Farm festival next year and his friend and fellow train enthusiast Jools Holland has ...Read more
Social Security's full retirement age will jump in 2025. When can you collect your full benefits?
LOS ANGELES – If you were planning to retire next year, double check your math because a law passed in the '80s is annually raising the age when Americans can collect their full Social Security benefits. And next year is...Read more
South Korea opposition targets Acting President with impeachment
South Korea’s main opposition party is seeking to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo in a potentially risky move to put maximum pressure on the ruling party.
The Democratic Party intends to wait till Thursday to ...Read more
Jodie Turner-Smith accuses Joshua Jackson of failing to pay child support
Jodie Turner-Smith has claimed she hasn't received any child support from Joshua Jackson.
The 'After Yang' actress split from the 'Dawson's Creek' star in October 2023 and in new court documents seeking payments from him,...Read more
Justin Baldoni's podcast co-host quitz
Justin Baldoni's podcast co-host has quit their show.
The 40-year-old actor has fronted 'The Man Enough Podcast' with Liz Plank and Wayfarer Studios president Jamey Heath since 2021, but in the wake of Blake Lively filing...Read more
Margaret Qualley wants romcom role
Margaret Qualley is desperate to be in a romcom.
The 'Substance' actress has played a number of "complex, sometimes strange" characters on screen and though she's auditioned a number of times to be a "romantic lead in a ...Read more
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