Donald Trump has revealed that media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan could be part of a deal in which TikTok in the United States will come under American control. The US president also namedropped Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, as a possible participant in the deal during an interview…
A handful of seats are all that keep Republicans in control of the House, giving President Trump untrammeled sway over, well, pretty much everything, from the economy to the jokes on late-night TV to the design of the Cracker Barrel logo. Itβs a number thatβs both tantalizing and fraught, depending on your political perspective. For…
Christopher Nolan was elected president of the Directors Guild of America on Saturday, taking over leadership of the union that represents more than 19,500 members. Nolan, 55, is among the most successful directors of his generation. His previous film, 2024βs βOppenheimer,β made more than $975 million worldwide and won seven Academy Awards, including best director…
Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK has officially recognised Palestine as a state. “Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine,” the prime minister said on X, alongside a longer video statement. “In the face of…
On a play-action pass, Chargers running back Najee Harris crumpled to the turf before the fake handoff could fully develop, immediately grabbing his left ankle and tossing aside his helmet in pain. Needing assistance, trainers helped Harris to the sideline, as he was unable to put any weight on his leg, before he was carted…
Gatwick’s second runway has been given the go-ahead by the government. The northern runway already exists parallel to Gatwick‘s main one, but cannot be used at the same time, as it is too close. It is currently limited to being a taxiway and is only used for take-offs and landings if the main one has…
San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert doesnβt generally agree with political parties redrawing congressional maps to gain power. But after President Trump persuaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to redraw his stateβs maps in order to improve Republican chances of retaining control of Congress in 2026, Von Wilpert said she decided Californiaβs only option was…
Spider-Man and a Hollywood tour guide were having it out. They stood right outside Jimmy Kimmelβs studio on Hollywood Boulevard, arguing about whether ABC was right to yank the hostβs TV show off the air last week after he commented on the political response to right-wing activist Charlie Kirkβs killing. βI like Kimmel!β said the…
The Liberal Democrats have vowed to tax banks to raise money that could help people lower their energy bills. Daisy Cooper, the Lib Dems’ deputy leader and Treasury spokesperson, said the party would impose a windfall tax on banks that would fund a new energy security bank that would offer loans to those wishing to…
Tim Skipper is tapping a trusted ally to help him steady UCLAβs football team for the rest of the season. The interim coach is finalizing the hiring of veteran assistant Kevin Coyle as a member of his defensive staff in a move that could bolster the team after the departure of defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe,…