Carl Erik Rinsch, the director known for '47 Ronin' and 'White Horse,' was sentenced Monday to more than two years in federal prison. He was convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11 million.
IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series and 007 First Light, announced that it is laying off staff after a relationship with an "external partner" on its next big franchise, Project Fantasy, "has come to an end." IO has described Project Fantasy as an "online fantasy RPG", and Kotaku and Bloomberg report that Microsoft, […] IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series and 007 First Light , announced that it is laying off staff after a relationship with an "external partner" on its next big franchise, Project Fantasy, "has come to an end." IO has described Project Fantasy as an "online fantasy RPG" , and Kotaku and Bloomberg report that Microsoft, which is planning significant cuts as part of a broader "reset" of the Xbox business, was going to be the game's publisher. It's unclear how many people will be affected by IO's "staffing decisions." The company says "we
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed two new judges to serve at the Santa Clara County Superior Court, his office announced. Jeremy Kroger and Bhanu Sadasivan are two of 14 judicial appointments made by Newsom across courts in California.  Kroger has served as a deputy public defender in the Santa Clara County Public Defender Office since […] The post 2 new judges appointed to Santa Clara County Superior Court appeared first on Local News Matters .
Madison Square Garden is set to host two events this week related to the marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, sources familiar with the plans told ABC News.
Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a blaze along the state’s border with Utah. The National Weather Service said wildfire conditions “remain critical” …
Like a true artist, Madonna sees what she wears as true performance art. Take a look back at the singer’s decades-spanning fashion evolution, from ‘Evita’ to the MTV VMAs.
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has added three industry heavyweights to its governing board, electing Broadway producing titan John Gore, blockbuster producer Gale Anne Hurd and Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro to its Board of Trustees. The trio joins the body that steers the museum’s long-term financial health and governance, with their terms taking […]
As high memory and storage prices have driven up the cost of everything from consoles to computers, finding a competent laptop for under $1,000 has become a challenge. Thankfully, the Acer Swift Go 16 AI is on sale for $899.99 at Best Buy, a steep discount from its usual list price of $1,549.99. The well-equipped […] The Acer Swift Go 16 AI | Image: Acer As high memory and storage prices have driven up the cost of everything from consoles to computers, finding a competent laptop for under $1,000 has become a challenge. Thankfully, the Acer Swift Go 16 AI is on sale for $899.99 at Best Buy , a steep discount from its usual list price of $1,549.99. The well-equipped laptop has an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor, 32GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a 1TB SSD. It has a great 16-inch OLED (1,920 x 1,200) touchscreen, too. Its tall 16:10 aspect ratio lets you see more, and it has a 180-degree h
"Artificial," the movie that chronicles the time when OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman was ousted from and later reinstated at the company, has found a new home after Amazon dropped the film earlier this month.
In April, EPA Chief Lee Zeldin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a news conference declaring their dedication to studying microplastics, in the human body and in drinking water. But a new EPA drinking water testing rule leaves them out.
The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for the state’s August primary and ordered state officials to place him on the ballot
Wimbledon 2026 is now underway, and with it comes a veritable feast of celebrity style. From David Beckham to Mary Berry, check in here for all the best celebrity looks courtside at Wimbledon 2026.
Amazon.com Inc. has been sued by Australia’s consumer watchdog for introducing advertising to its Prime Video streaming service and then forcing existing subscribers to pay more to avoid the ads. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said Tuesday it has …
Packages aren’t the only thing Amazon.com is delivering: The company is now sending engineers directly to clients in order to bolster artificial-intelligence adoption.
Jackie Berkley, head of people and culture at Imogene + Willie, reflects on how the U.S. milestone amplifies the importance of the brand’s all-American mission.
Sensitive lists of components and suppliers, and photos of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are part of files posted on the dark web by the ransomware group that stole data from the U.S. firm’s Indian supplier Tata Electronics, according …
Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry is seeking to raise as much as $24.27 billion Hong Kong dollars ($3.1 billion) through a Hong Kong share sale.
More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Ohio-based Cincinnati Benefit Solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cincinnati Benefit Solutions provides employee benefits services for small businesses in Cincinnati and nearby areas. Drew Locaputo and the Cincinnati …
About three months after it detected suspicious activity within its network systems, AssuranceAmerica has started alerting consumers. The Atlanta-based managing general agency with about 9,500 agents selling personal auto, renters, and commercial auto policies in 14 states, said on March …
The New York- and Los Angeles-based salon is introducing hands-on workshops, demonstrations and community events to bridge the gap in stylist training.
Lenin Ramirez’s “Todo Lo Fue” reenters the top 10 of Hot Latin Songs, but can he take No. 1 from Bad Bunny? Narrator: Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the week dated July 4! Lenin Ramírez is back at No. 10. “De Lejitos” stays at nine. “Koko” climbs to eight. Peso Pluma […]
The Supreme Court closed out its term upholding birthright citizenship but otherwise expanded presidential power and narrowed protections for immigrants and transgender athletes.
Blue Origin won't be "rebuilding the same pad," and will instead adopt a configuration that was in development for a larger variant of its New Glenn rocket.
A judge has ruled that a book co-written by Duane Davis, who prosecutors allege ordered the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, will be used in trial
Theater owners are preparing for more Minion mayhem. “Minions & Monsters” will lead the box office over the July 4 weekend, with the seventh installment in Universal and Illumination’s “Despicable Me” franchise aiming for $80 million from 4,000 North American theaters during the five-day holiday frame. Exhibitors and rival studios are mixed on where “Minions” […]
The British government has signalled that it is likely to intervene in Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discover, citing concerns about maintaining media plurality. Lisa Nandy, the U.K.’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, said in a written statement to Parliament on Tuesday, “Following engagement with the parties and […]
'For US consumers, this merger has become a proxy fight about political influence and control of media,' according to Forrester Research. 'In the UK, it's being treated as a structural competition issue where regulators, not consumers, will decide.'
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados está a punto de compartir los datos de licencias de conducir e identificación con una red externa, a pesar de las preocupaciones de los defensores de los inmigrantes […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados está a punto de compartir los datos de licencias de conducir e identificación con una red externa, a pesar de las preocupaciones de los defensores de los inmigrantes […]
El nuevo presupuesto estatal que firmó el gobernador Gavin Newsom incluye 55 millones de dólares para que el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados (DMV) construya un sistema de intercambio de datos indispensable para que el estado cumpla con la ley federal REAL ID.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados está a punto de compartir los datos de licencias de conducir e identificación con una red externa, a pesar de las preocupaciones de los defensores de los inmigrantes […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. El Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados está a punto de compartir los datos de licencias de conducir e identificación con una red externa, a pesar de las preocupaciones de los defensores de los inmigrantes […]
Southern California Democratic lawmaker Blanca Pacheco’s bill would have added high fees to records requests submitted for a “commercial purpose” and allowed counties more avenues to deny records and take people to court.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco has once again rolled back her controversial proposal to amend California’s public records rules. The Downey Democrat alarmed First Amendment advocates in March when she introduced a measure that would make it more expensive for some people to get public […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco has once again rolled back her controversial proposal to amend California’s public records rules. The Downey Democrat alarmed First Amendment advocates in March when she introduced a measure that would make it more expensive for some people to get public […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco has once again rolled back her controversial proposal to amend California’s public records rules. The Downey Democrat alarmed First Amendment advocates in March when she introduced a measure that would make it more expensive for some people to get public […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco has once again rolled back her controversial proposal to amend California’s public records rules. The Downey Democrat alarmed First Amendment advocates in March when she introduced a measure that would make it more expensive for some people to get public […]
A bill moving through the California Legislature would test students as early as kindergarten on math. It's part of an effort to curb troubling math scores and mirrors a literacy assessment already underway.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California librarians were stunned when a last-minute budget change stripped K-12 schools of a trove of research materials, potentially leaving thousands of students without resources to do reports, projects or homework assignments. Without notice to schools or librarians, the Legislature last week canceled […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California librarians were stunned when a last-minute budget change stripped K-12 schools of a trove of research materials, potentially leaving thousands of students without resources to do reports, projects or homework assignments. Without notice to schools or librarians, the Legislature last week canceled […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California librarians were stunned when a last-minute budget change stripped K-12 schools of a trove of research materials, potentially leaving thousands of students without resources to do reports, projects or homework assignments. Without notice to schools or librarians, the Legislature last week canceled […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California librarians were stunned when a last-minute budget change stripped K-12 schools of a trove of research materials, potentially leaving thousands of students without resources to do reports, projects or homework assignments. Without notice to schools or librarians, the Legislature last week canceled […]
The new state budget that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed includes $55 million for the DMV to build a data-sharing system, a program meant to bring the state in compliance with the federal REAL ID law.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Department of Motor Vehicles is on track to share driver’s license and identification data with an outside network despite concerns from immigrant advocates that the information could expose people to deportation. The California Legislature authorized that sharing in the state budget it […]
The new state budget that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed includes $55 million for the DMV to build a data-sharing system, a program meant to bring the state in compliance with the federal REAL ID law.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Department of Motor Vehicles is on track to share driver’s license and identification data with an outside network despite concerns from immigrant advocates that the information could expose people to deportation. The California Legislature authorized that sharing in the state budget it […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Department of Motor Vehicles is on track to share driver’s license and identification data with an outside network despite concerns from immigrant advocates that the information could expose people to deportation. The California Legislature authorized that sharing in the state budget it […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Department of Motor Vehicles is on track to share driver’s license and identification data with an outside network despite concerns from immigrant advocates that the information could expose people to deportation. The California Legislature authorized that sharing in the state budget it […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If you haven’t heard yet, the state is offering a new way for Californians to protect their data — and we want your help tracking its rollout and effectiveness. Data brokers are largely unknown companies that make a business out of collecting often-sensitive […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If you haven’t heard yet, the state is offering a new way for Californians to protect their data — and we want your help tracking its rollout and effectiveness. Data brokers are largely unknown companies that make a business out of collecting often-sensitive […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If you haven’t heard yet, the state is offering a new way for Californians to protect their data — and we want your help tracking its rollout and effectiveness. Data brokers are largely unknown companies that make a business out of collecting often-sensitive […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If you haven’t heard yet, the state is offering a new way for Californians to protect their data — and we want your help tracking its rollout and effectiveness. Data brokers are largely unknown companies that make a business out of collecting often-sensitive […]
Bert Laurence was standing in the lobby when a retired doctor stopped him with a question: Had he been playing with AI? He had. That hallway chat, a year and a half ago, grew into a committee that now meets regularly to make sense of the technology reshaping their community.
China's manufacturing engine held up this year as surging demand for artificial intelligence technology helped offset the drag from Middle East turmoil.
A Honduras-based Chinese national extradited from Guatemala pleaded guilty today to conspiring to import cocaine into the United States, conspiring to launder money derived from drug trafficking, and to providing material support to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, specifically the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).
The sale's biggest surprise, however, may have been an anonymous one. A haunting 17th-century Dutch vanitas still life showing two skulls was estimated at just £80,000 to £120,000. It sold for £431,800.
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As America's 250th anniversary approaches, a number of TV docuseries and web series, both historical and satirical in nature, offer timely civics lessons.
Contract for $99.6M awarded for NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow technology upgrade, essential maintenance July 1, 2026 The NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow sailing near its homeport in Newport, Rhode Island. (Image credit: Katherine McGinnis/NOAA OMAO) Download Image NOAA has awarded $99,637,544.00 to JAG Ketchikan, LLC. in Ketchikan, Alaska, to complete expanded upgrades and maintenance on NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow. Following the 2027 field season, the ship will undergo this work for a 14-month period. The Bigelow is one of NOAA’s 15 research vessels and studies a wide range of marine life and ocean conditions along the U.S. East Coast with a primary mission to study and monitor fish stocks. “NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow is a vital part of NOAA’s fleet” said NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs, Ph.D. “These critical improvements to the Bigelow will allow NOAA to meet our mission, improve our
New statistics show Americans are past due in more of their credit card payments than in the last decade and a half. Credit card delinquencies could result in late fees, account closure and impact your credit score. What can you do if you're delinquent?
The church had been undergoing construction, but it is not known at this time if that contributed to the fire. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Cyberattacks are becoming an increasingly significant threat to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), yet insurance adoption remains disproportionately low, according to GlobalData, the London-based data and analytics company. Limited awareness of cyber risks, affordability challenges, and evolving threat landscapes continue …
Natural gas could start flowing from two undersea deposits ExxonMobil discovered off Cyprus by 2033, the company's Vice President of Global Exploration John Ardill said, helping to turn the east Mediterranean island nation into a new European energy hub
The U.S. Justice Department closed a criminal probe into Abbott Laboratories over its handling of a baby formula plant linked to potentially deadly bacteria and infant deaths, opting instead for civil penalties, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Reuters …
On the heels of a record $133 million in revenue last year, global esports company Blast has opened a new headquarters in New York City and announced plans to further expand “beyond traditional esports into broader opportunities across gaming, creators, sports, live experiences and digital-first fandom.” Since its founding in Denmark in 2016, Blast has […]
Digital Realty fell in premarket trading Tuesday after it announced its buying a $3.5 billion stake in three data centers from asset manager Blackstone.
Dish, the company that operates Dish TV and Sling TV, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy," as reported earlier by Reuters. The plan will allow the EchoStar-owned company to continue to wind down its wireless operations after "unforeseen delays" held back its sale of $23 billion worth of 5G spectrum to AT&T. Dish TV, Sling […] Dish, the company that operates Dish TV and Sling TV, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ," as reported earlier by Reuters . The plan will allow the EchoStar-owned company to continue to wind down its wireless operations after "unforeseen delays" held back its sale of $23 billion worth of 5G spectrum to AT&T . Dish TV, Sling TV, and other brands involved will continue to operate during the process, and in a press release , the company says it plans to emerge from Chapter 11 by the end of the third quarter of 2026. Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile aren't i
A $200-million makeover will turn the aging L.A. World Trade Center downtown into a 512-unit complex anchoring a campaign to build 4,000 affordable apartments across L.A.
Southern California native Jamie Haller is, in her own words, notorious for her “advanced casual” style and design sensibility—and her fan base evidently can't get enough of it either.
Several teens overdosed in an L.A. County juvenile hall last year after a teen passed around a water jug spiked with drugs, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit.
For her back-to-work look, Dua Lipa stuck to bridal white—though she swapped her bespoke Chanel gown for a simple tank top and cropped pants with a tapered ankle.
Dwayne Johnson is catching flak on social media after he told Esquire magazine earlier this month that he will no longer speak publicly on politics. “Star Trek” icon George Takei is one of the Hollywood voices criticizing Johnson’s stance, writing on Threads: “Silence is complicity.” “So disappointing to find out he is such a coward,” replied […]
Dylan O’Brien is set for the lead role in the Hulu comedy pilot “Lex,” Variety has learned. The pilot order for the project was originally announced in March. The logline for the show states that it follows Lex (O’Brien), “a disgraced former reality star who accidentally films a murder in the background of a $20 […]
The weeklong Lineage warehouse fire coincided with a surge in hospital visits from Angelenos concerned about throat pain and breathing problems, The Times has learned.
Rebel Daughter is positioned as a way to refresh how Under Armour talks to the “modern athlete,” from in the gym to on the street, with women at the center.
EagleBank, a community bank with operations in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, and its parent entity, Eagle Bancorp Inc. (collectively, EagleBank), entered into a non-prosecution agreement today and agreed to pay over $9.7 million to resolve the Justice Department’s investigation into violations of the Bank Secrecy Act.
HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS of the Estonian diaspora gathered over the weekend to celebrate midsummer, transforming a church in the Novato hills into an event that felt akin to a cultural festival in the European countryside. The all-day event was part of the biannual West Coast Estonian Days, where Estonians and those with Estonian heritage primarily […] The post Estonian diaspora brings traditional midsummer holiday to the Bay Area appeared first on Local News Matters .
The Supreme Court wrapped up its term issuing major rulings in cases centered on some of the nation's biggest political fights. The most high-profile is a landmark ruling striking down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSblog co-founder Amy Howe.
The Peter Marino-designed store introduces the brand's latest retail concept to the West Coast as Tiffany & Co. expands its investment in California and high jewelry.
Despite growing concerns about e-bikes on city streets—and the recent, high-profile death of a teenager—Florida’s governor has vetoed a bill that would have put new requirements on the popular vehicles. DeSantis said in a letter that Senate Bill 382, approved …
Jared Blumenfeld of Belvedere, the former president of Laurene Powell Jobs’ $3.5 billion primary climate fund, has been appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to the State Water Resources Control Board. Blumenfeld was director of the San Francisco Environment Department under Mayor Willie Brown. He was later the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s western regional administrator and […] The post Former chief of Laurene Powell Jobs climate fund president named to state water board appeared first on Local News Matters .
Police in Fremont are warning residents about a scam in which fraudsters impersonate city departments and demand fake payments or fines tied to permits and other applications. In a community advisory, the Fremont Police Department said scammers have been posing as departments such as Planning and Building and Safety by sending emails or letters claiming […] The post Fremont warns of scammers using fake city email addresses to demand payments appeared first on Local News Matters .
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean said he was diagnosed with depression, explaining a months-long absence from Congress in a competitive district in the midterm elections.
It’s an AI-fueled return to the Chocolate Factory. Netflix has partnered with the AI audio firm ElevenLabs to recreate the voice of actor Gene Wilder, who originated the character’s live-action look in 1971’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and who died in 2016, for its new unscripted reality show “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket.” The show, […]
Nonprofit Ghetto Film School has announced a partnership with multimedia storytelling company Mosh Audio to expand the school’s methods of storytelling. The collaboration follows GFS’ launch of a redesigned 20-month fellowship curriculum that focuses on filmmaking while expanding into new cross-platform media ecosystems. Mosh Audio has designed a comprehensive podcast curriculum that will be incorporated […]
Portions of U.S. Highway 101 that feed into, across and out of the Golden Gate Bridge will close on the Fourth of July to accommodate the festivities.   As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, the Golden Gate Bridge will be closed in both directions that […] The post Golden Gate Bridge to close in both directions on night of July Fourth appeared first on Local News Matters .
The GIF-picking interfaces in some of your favorite online platforms might look different going forward, as Google prepares to shut down the Tenor API today. While the Tenor website, along with its searchable GIF library, will remain live, platforms like X, Discord, Bluesky, and WhatsApp that previously integrated the API are now having to migrate […] The GIF-picking interfaces in some of your favorite online platforms might look different going forward, as Google prepares to shut down the Tenor API today. While the Tenor website, along with its searchable GIF library, will remain live, platforms like X, Discord, Bluesky, and WhatsApp that previously integrated the API are now having to migrate to alternative GIF picker services. Google acquired the Tenor GIF platform in 2018. Both its website and API allow users to search for GIFs using keywords, similar to competing services like
Google's NotebookLM is adding a new way to catch up on your notes: TikTok-style AI videos. The new feature is rolling out to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers, allowing NotebookLM to generate 60-second vertical AI clips based on the sources you upload to the app. The example shared by Google details Australia's unsuccessful war […] Google's NotebookLM is adding a new way to catch up on your notes: TikTok-style AI videos. The new feature is rolling out to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers, allowing NotebookLM to generate 60-second vertical AI clips based on the sources you upload to the app. The example shared by Google details Australia's unsuccessful war on emus, pairing paper cutout-style AI art of emus with narration. It adds to some of the other ways NotebookLM lets you interact with your research, including by generating AI podcasts , cinematic videos , and visual explaine
Santa Cruz County has met the state’s zoning requirements for new housing but remains far behind its construction goals, prompting the Civil Grand Jury to recommend changes aimed at increasing development.  According to a new Grand Jury report, the county has zoned enough land to accommodate its state-assigned target of 4,634 new housing units in […] The post Grand jury says Santa Cruz County housing production lags state goals appeared first on Local News Matters .
Del Toro, a three-time Oscar winner, was, earlier this month, also elected to the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
A crowd of farmworkers, city officials, residents, and members of Half Moon Bay’s immigrant community recently celebrated the completion of a vibrant mural in the city’s downtown. The eye-catching artwork, unveiled Friday, features rich colors and images of a folklorico dancer, a farmworker with a barrel of brussels sprouts, and an older Latina woman surrounded […] The post Half Moon Bay unveils mural celebrating immigrant, farmworker communities appeared first on Local News Matters .
Starting in July, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates. The borrowing limits will affect students pursuing healthcare degrees, and some clinicians and student loan experts worry they may impede efforts to diversify the healthcare workforce.
Author Gabrielle Korn discusses "Long Island Girls," a novel tracking a queer millennial's journey from AOL Instant Messenger-era youth to adulthood in a changing media landscape.
San Francisco's waterfront Saturday for a once-in-a-generation fireworks display celebrating America's 250th birthday is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Here's what to know about the best viewing spots, road closures and how to get there.
If wine is labeled as "American," that doesn't necessarily mean the grapes were grown in the U.S. A California bill seeks to change that and aid the struggling industry.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Jason Smith Jason Smith is a second-generation wine grape grower in Monterey County. He is the president and CEO of Valley Farm Management. The California Legislature will soon have to choose between siding with global beverage companies that view […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Jason Smith Jason Smith is a second-generation wine grape grower in Monterey County. He is the president and CEO of Valley Farm Management. The California Legislature will soon have to choose between siding with global beverage companies that view […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Jason Smith Jason Smith is a second-generation wine grape grower in Monterey County. He is the president and CEO of Valley Farm Management. The California Legislature will soon have to choose between siding with global beverage companies that view […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Jason Smith Jason Smith is a second-generation wine grape grower in Monterey County. He is the president and CEO of Valley Farm Management. The California Legislature will soon have to choose between siding with global beverage companies that view […]
Catherine Laga'aia won the role of a lifetime in the live-action "Moana." And we're finding out just how many others applied for the part! Watch her shine in "Moana" in theaters July 10.
Hathaway's gospel-infused arrangement and call-and-response with a crowd at the Troubadour transformed Carole King's song from a private promise into a proclamation of Black resilience.
Dan'l Hewitt, founding partner and global head of business and partnerships, was in Cannes Lions to advocate for increased spending in the family content segment.
Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialization and globalization of fraud in ways that have not been clear until now, an AP/“FRONTLINE” investigation has found
To discuss the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling, Amna Nawaz spoke with Amanda Frost. She is a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, and the author of "You Are Not American: Citizenship Stripping from Dred Scott to the Dreamers."
Grab your baker boy caps; an immersive “Peaky Blinders” experience is coming to London, U.K.The experience, called “Peaky Blinders Underworld,” will transport guests into the shadowy criminal world of Thomas Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy in the series) and his infamous gang via interactive gameplay, live entertainment and actor-led encounters. Among the landmarks for fans […]
The Living Legend Award recipient performed, as did Common, at L.A. restaurant Lucia, at the event where she also celebrated son John Nesta Marley's 23rd birthday.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Night School Studio’s new horror game “Unhinged,” now available on Netflix. David Fincher, “Weapons” filmmaker Zach Cregger and Night School Studios founder and studio director Sean Krankel want you to die while playing the new Netflix horror video game, “Unhinged.” “At least once,” according to Krankel. In “Unhinged,” players […]
Colorado's Democratic primaries on Tuesday will help answer a question the party has increasingly faced nationally: Are voters gravitating toward a younger, more progressive generation of leaders or sticking with established veterans?
Investors have poured money into exchange-traded funds at a rapid pace in the first half of 2026, demonstrating an unrelenting appetite for stocks associated with the AI theme.
Iran reiterated its determination to control maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes ahead of fresh talks in Qatar on formally ending its war with the US. Speaking to state television, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said …
Over-the-counter dandruff and hair loss solutions are seeing new momentum as scalp health goes mainstream, but meeting the moment will require work from the category's dominant — and challenger — players.
Stomping on salt for better sleep is taking over social media. But why it “works” may not be the reason you think. Here, experts break down what is really going on when you stomp on salt before bed.
Last week, as temperatures in Europe soared and France recorded its highest-ever average temperature, Bloomberg conducted a poll of its clients — including traders, portfolio managers and strategists. The question was simple, but important: Is it ever appropriate to wear …
The Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since 1986 on Tuesday, keeping investors on alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities.
The London revival of Clifford Odets’ classic American play “Golden Boy” at the Almeida Theatre has bulked out its cast while revealing a trailer of Josh O’Connor in the lead role. Joining the production alongside O’Connor, currently on cinema screens in “Disclosure Day,” are Jason Barnett (“Bridgerton,” “3 Body Problem”), Richard Fleeshman (Olivier nominated for “Company”), […]
Josh Peck revealed on the “Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones” podcast that he and his “Drake and Josh” castmates earned far less from the Nickelodeon series than fans might assume, with take-home pay landing around $125,000 a year over the show’s four-year run. Peck told the podcast’s host that the cast started out making […]
Downtown San Rafael’s inaugural Pizza Month starts Wednesday and runs through July 31.   Hosted by the Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District, the monthlong event features seven participating restaurants offering exclusive specials to Pizza Punch Card holders, including a drawing for a $50 gift card and coupons, and a vote in the Pizza Month Fan […] The post July is Pizza Month in downtown San Rafael appeared first on Local News Matters .
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, together with 17 State Attorneys General, filed a civil lawsuit against Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (Cal-Maine); Hickman’s Egg Ranch Inc. (Hickman’s); and Centrum Valley Holdings LLC, Versova Holdings LLC, and Versova Management Cooperative (Versova) for unlawful coordinated manipulation of egg prices. At the same time, the Department filed proposed settlements that will, if approved by the court, prevent these companies from engaging in such coordinated manipulation in the future.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has asked a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order halting HUD's effort to suspend federal funding.
A federal jury failed to reach a verdict in the arson case over the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang declared a mistrial after jurors told her Friday they were divided and unable to …
The price of LG’s UltraGear 27GX700A-B 1440p gaming monitor that came out last August has dropped to nearly its best price yet. You can grab it at Amazon for $484.99 or at LG for $499.99 (originally $599.99). That’s a great deal considering this is one of LG’s Primary RGB Tandem panels built with fourth-generation WOLED […] The price of LG’s UltraGear 27GX700A-B 1440p gaming monitor that came out last August has dropped to nearly its best price yet. You can grab it at Amazon for $484.99 or at LG for $499.99 (originally $599.99). That’s a great deal considering this is one of LG’s Primary RGB Tandem panels built with fourth-generation WOLED tech that delivers higher brightness and punchier contrast than its predecessors, rivaling QD-OLED. LG 27-inch UltraGear Tandem OLED gaming monitor Where to Buy: $599.99 $484.99 at Amazon $599.99 $499.99 at LG This model could satisfy gamers with
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, CNBC president KC Sullivan discusses the channel’s evolution following the Versant Media spinoff. The preeminent financial news network is transforming from a business rooted in linear cable to multiplatform digital. “We’re very much on offense,” Sullivan told Variety during last week’s Cannes Lions festival. Sullivan, who has logged […]
Actress Lake Bell and Brother Vellies founder Aurora James brought their friends together to bid on each other’s skills—raising over $65,000 for the non-profit in the process.
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198 and San Luis Reservoir. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Coastal Mountains north of 198 and San Luis Reservoir. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley, including Lake Isabella. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Lebron James will continue his NBA career during the 2026-27 season, but has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him. Sources told ESPN that the Golden State Warriors were planning to pursue James.
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. "AI is the new frontier for us," says Marc DeBevoise, who took over as the new CEO of OverDrive last week. OverDrive is best known for the ebook lending app […] This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers , a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. "AI is the new frontier for us," says Marc DeBevoise, who took over as the new CEO of OverDrive last week. OverDrive is best known for the ebook lending app Libby that is available through tens of thousands of public libraries. Like the rest of the digital publishing industry, it's poised to face massive disruption from a huge wave of AI-generated books. To prepare for the AI onslaught, Libby is now
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Season 5 of “The Bear,” now streaming on Hulu. The fifth and final season of “The Bear” dropped 12 hours ago on Hulu, and Lionel Boyce is meandering around Paris waiting for the reactions to roll in. “No one is awake yet,” he says, noting the time difference from Los […]
The Atwater Village campus, titled BoxCar Studios, has hosted ABC soap 'All My Children', Netflix shoots and Playboy studios and once served as a Capitol Records vault facility.
Lucinda Jane Weist Manera pleaded guilty Monday to one felony count of accessory after the fact, which prosecutors say including helping Bernhard Eugen Fritsch flee the country.
A Moorpark man was sentenced for 2023 death at a Free Palestine rally in Thousand Oaks. Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, 53, of Moorpark pleaded guilty in May.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In choppy surf off of La Jolla, fisherman Shane Volberding fought to land a yellowtail, a silver and gold fish prized in the sushi seafood trade. Gulls wheeled above the water as the fish dove and darted against him, dragging the line. One […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In choppy surf off of La Jolla, fisherman Shane Volberding fought to land a yellowtail, a silver and gold fish prized in the sushi seafood trade. Gulls wheeled above the water as the fish dove and darted against him, dragging the line. One […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In choppy surf off of La Jolla, fisherman Shane Volberding fought to land a yellowtail, a silver and gold fish prized in the sushi seafood trade. Gulls wheeled above the water as the fish dove and darted against him, dragging the line. One […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In choppy surf off of La Jolla, fisherman Shane Volberding fought to land a yellowtail, a silver and gold fish prized in the sushi seafood trade. Gulls wheeled above the water as the fish dove and darted against him, dragging the line. One […]
Mark Harmon is once again going to play Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the small screen. Variety has learned that Harmon will play the iconic character in a season-long arc of the upcoming third season of prequel series “NCIS: Origins.” Per CBS, Harmon will appear onscreen in every episode of Season 3 as part of a […]
The move could unlock millions of new patients for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and expand access to medications that were previously out of reach for seniors.
Watching Elon Musk fulminate at Bill Savitt during Musk v. Altman - the case in which Musk sued Sam Altman and OpenAI instead of seeing a therapist about his AI failures - was a bit like watching a toddler have a temper tantrum at his nursery school teacher. Savitt's questions were "designed to trick me," […] “After college, my plan was to come to New York and get a record deal.” | Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Watching Elon Musk fulminate at Bill Savitt during Musk v. Altman - the case in which Musk sued Sam Altman and OpenAI instead of seeing a therapist about his AI failures - was a bit like watching a toddler have a temper tantrum at his nursery school teacher. Savitt's questions were "designed to trick me," Musk said. He also told Savitt at one point, "You mostly do unfair questions." Savitt, who has the approximate demeanor of a handsome Droopy Dog, gently told Musk
Melissa Gilbert called out careless parents of child stars in an emotional tribute post to Daveigh Chase, the “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring” actor who died of AIDS on June 16 at 35 years old. In an Instagram post, Gilbert revealed that she and Chase starred in a pilot together more than 20 years […]
The Menlo Park Fire Protection District celebrated a big birthday on Saturday, June 27, marking 110 years of protecting lives, property, and the environment.
The Menlo Park Fire Protection District celebrated a big birthday on Saturday, June 27, marking 110 years of protecting lives, property, and the environment.
A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms’ bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 29 U.S. state attorneys general accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and knowingly concealing the harm from the public. In a decision late on …
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” “Braveheart” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” died June 20. He was 82. A cause of death has not yet been revealed, the Guardian reported. In the penultimate “Harry Potter” film, released in 2010, Byrne played an […]
The debt rating agency is weighing in on a transaction to separate the tech and media businesses just as “weakening dynamics have raised credit concerns.”
More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco have reached a $395 million settlement, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children. The settlement announced Monday comes after years of mediation between the archdiocese and the U.S. Survivors’ Creditors Committee on the abuse cases and […] The post More than 500 clergy abuse survivors reach $395M settlement with SF Archdiocese appeared first on Local News Matters .
Announced at CES 2026, the Moto Tag 2 has finally arrived in the US. The Bluetooth tracker with improved battery life over its predecessor, plus UWB sensing for more accurate tracking, is available through Motorola’s site at a special $19.99 launch price (originally $29.99). There are plenty of trackers for Android owners to consider, but […] For now, only the “Laurel Oak” color option is available for $20, not the “Arabesque” color. | Image: Motorola Announced at CES 2026 , the Moto Tag 2 has finally arrived in the US . The Bluetooth tracker with improved battery life over its predecessor, plus UWB sensing for more accurate tracking, is available through Motorola’s site at a special $19.99 launch price (originally $29.99). There are plenty of trackers for Android owners to consider, but the Tag 2 seems tough to beat at this price. It supports Google’s Find Hub ne
The school district has a number of summer projects in the works, from improving aging infrastructure to providing more outdoor learning areas for students.
A plan to preserve affordable homes sailed through the City Council last week, giving hope to low-income tenants who want to remain in Mountain View but struggle paying market-rate rents.
Scanning the cosmos since its launch in 2004, Swift has been sinking faster and faster because of recent intense solar activity. It needs to get to a higher, more stable orbit as soon as possible to survive.
“Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s movie about Sam Altman and OpenAI, is about to get a new home. Neon is closing in on a deal to acquire the nearly-completed $40 million film — set during the tumultuous time when Altman (played by Andrew Garfield) was fired and then rehired by the AI giant — after Amazon MGM Studios […]
Netflix is calling for a cap on the mandatory investments it is required to make in French content as it pursues its lobbying push to have an earlier access to newly released movies. The U.S. streaming giant, which has become one of the biggest private backers of French film and TV production, is warning that […]
A new teaser trailer confirmed that Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix on September 23rd, following its Squid Game reality show in the trend of creating real competitions based on fictional torture scenarios. While the sets seen in the trailer are real and not some Glasgow-style AI fakes, the voiceover is AI-generated. Deadline […] A new teaser trailer confirmed that Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix on September 23rd, following its Squid Game reality show in the trend of creating real competitions based on fictional torture scenarios. While the sets seen in the trailer are real and not some Glasgow-style AI fakes , the voiceover is AI-generated. Deadline reports that Netflix worked with AI audio company ElevenLabs with consent from Wilder's family, after working on productions re-creating the voice of Michael Caine and Stan Lee. It also continues N
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains mild spoilers from the video game “Unhinged,” which is now available to play on Netflix. When it comes to horror movies, I am a wimp. A coward, a chicken, a scaredy-cat. It’s my favorite genre, but without fail, you can find me jumping and whimpering, even at buttoned-up film festivals and […]
In a unanimous opinion, the New Jersey Supreme Court has upheld lower court rulings that paramedics who attempted to intubate an infant following the orders of a doctor in two phone calls are entitled to immunity under the state’s Emergency …
The mystery behind a New Jersey congressman's months-long absence is solved. GOP Rep. Tom Kean spoke on the floor, saying he owed his constituents, colleagues and the American people an explanation. But he did not answer questions from the press, and it's unclear why he chose to keep constituents in the dark. Lisa Desjardins reports on Kean and the other big questions looming over Capitol Hill.
Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican who's been away from Congress for almost four months with an unspecified medical condition, has returned to say he had been treated for depression.
A new Mississippi law will authorize the state’s top law enforcement agency to compile a list of all immigrants illegally living in the state. What’s to be done with that information is a bit open-ended. But the law set to …
Caminar, a Bay Area-based health care agency, recently opened a new teen wellness center in Palo Alto with the goal of reducing common barriers to mental health care, including long wait times, insurance issues and social stigma.
2 were killed and dozens injured after a bus carrying a Royal Jordanian crew from JFK to a hotel crashed on the Long Island Expressway in New York City.
YOUTH WHO FIND THEMSELVES in the juvenile court system in Contra Costa County must traverse the legal system and other challenges while also grappling with growing up and dealing with the consequences. Now they have another place to connect and receive positive reinforcement as they are given tools to hopefully not only aid in their […] The post New juvenile hall courtyard strengthens family ties for Contra Costa youth in custody appeared first on Local News Matters .
In our news wrap Tuesday, a record-breaking heat wave is intensifying across much of the central and eastern U.S. and pushing temperatures to what officials are calling dangerous levels, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed as less harmful than cigarettes and U.S. diplomats touched down in Qatar for a round of indirect talks with Iranian officials.
Newsom and legislative leaders announced a balanced budget has been enacted, but the truth is California will continue overspending until the chronic deficit is addressed.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Accurately describing the state financial situation depends largely on a person’s definitions of “balanced” and “deficit.” Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders describe the 2026-27 budget they negotiated as “a balanced spending plan with zero deficit.” The basis for that claim is that […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Accurately describing the state financial situation depends largely on a person’s definitions of “balanced” and “deficit.” Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders describe the 2026-27 budget they negotiated as “a balanced spending plan with zero deficit.” The basis for that claim is that […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Accurately describing the state financial situation depends largely on a person’s definitions of “balanced” and “deficit.” Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders describe the 2026-27 budget they negotiated as “a balanced spending plan with zero deficit.” The basis for that claim is that […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Accurately describing the state financial situation depends largely on a person’s definitions of “balanced” and “deficit.” Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders describe the 2026-27 budget they negotiated as “a balanced spending plan with zero deficit.” The basis for that claim is that […]
FOLLOWING WEEKS OF NEGOTIATIONS, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders on Monday approved a $352 billion budget for next year that raises some taxes, sets aside $6.4 billion for the year after and softens or delays billions of dollars in planned social service cuts. The budget, Newsom’s last, will leave the California budget balanced for two […] The post Newsom’s parting gift: A budget that delays tough California spending choices until 2027 appeared first on Local News Matters .
Nicholas Hayes Ney, PhD, psychologist, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Silverado Belmont Hills Memory Care in Belmont, California, following complications from advanced Alzheimer’s disease. He was 73. Nick was born in Darien, Connecticut. He attended Hampshire College in…
Northwoods Theater Group is opening a new venue, Emagine Parker, in Parker, Colorado, filling a year-long gap with no theater in the area. Set to open this week on Wednesday, the theater (located 30 minutes outside of Denver) has ten auditoriums and marks the family-owned chain’s first in Colorado. “The completely reimagined 32,000-square-foot entertainment destination […]
Following the release of her third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” Lego has unveiled a new Olivia Rodrigo collection that turns the Grammy-winning singer’s music, tour visuals and purple-infused aesthetic into five collectible sets. Rodrigo is the first music artist to receive multiple dedicated Lego sets. The full […]
For this episode of “The Run-Through,” Nicole Phelps speaks to Luke Leitch and Max Berlinger about the big takeaways fromspring 2027 men's fashion week.
The new account, formally called a 530A, is set to launch on the Fourth of July, but many parents say they don’t want it. Some don’t even know about it.
Samsung is expected to unveil its next generation of foldables at a Galaxy Unpacked event next month, but now we know what they might look like, courtesy of some leaked images published by Android Headlines. Images shared by the publication include case designs for two new Galaxy Z Fold 8 models and the Galaxy Z […] Case designs for the wide-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 have appeared online, and some show the phone inside them. | Image: Android Headlines Samsung is expected to unveil its next generation of foldables at a Galaxy Unpacked event next month, but now we know what they might look like, courtesy of some leaked images published by Android Headlines . Images shared by the publication include case designs for two new Galaxy Z Fold 8 models and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, each giving a good look at the phones inside the cases too. This could be our closest look so far at Samsung's new wide
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. At Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub in Oceanside last week, two plates of mackerel sushi displayed varieties of the silvery fish. One featured Aji, or Spanish mackerel, a soft fish with a sweet, mild flavor garnished with scallion, ginger, and soy-citrus sauce. Next to […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. At Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub in Oceanside last week, two plates of mackerel sushi displayed varieties of the silvery fish. One featured Aji, or Spanish mackerel, a soft fish with a sweet, mild flavor garnished with scallion, ginger, and soy-citrus sauce. Next to […]
As the California fishing industry is entering a period where many captains are retiring and less seafood from off the our coasts end up on our plates, some fisherman and restaurants are leaning into the catch of the day concept.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. At Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub in Oceanside last week, two plates of mackerel sushi displayed varieties of the silvery fish. One featured Aji, or Spanish mackerel, a soft fish with a sweet, mild flavor garnished with scallion, ginger, and soy-citrus sauce. Next to […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. At Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub in Oceanside last week, two plates of mackerel sushi displayed varieties of the silvery fish. One featured Aji, or Spanish mackerel, a soft fish with a sweet, mild flavor garnished with scallion, ginger, and soy-citrus sauce. Next to […]
He was born into a storm, lightning split the summer sky, in a village the world had not yet heard of. The midwife called it a bad omen, his mother called it a sign. Your first life began in a storm, under open sky. One winter night you ran your hand along a cat’s back, and the darkness cracked open with sparks. Your mother warned the house could burn. You were already chasing what you learned: Light would return. Your second life came underwater, in the current deep. No light, no air, the river pulling you under, the surface closing above you without a sound, and something in you refused to sink or sleep. Your third life came at the dam. The water rose. The wall held you in place. One flash, you turned your body and rose back into air, and left the weight of water without a trace. Your fourth life came in stone and dark. Entombed for a night in a mountain chapel, visited by no one. Only
A U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee has been sentenced on charges that he defrauded the New York workers’ compensation system of nearly $10,000 by stealing wage reimbursement checks intended for his then-girlfriend’s deceased mother. New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud …
A federal judge late on June 26 granted a preliminary injunction blocking an Indiana law requiring new disclosures from proxy advisers, marking a third legal victory for Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis against restrictions backed by Republican lawmakers. The …
RV’s that used to be ubiquitous on San Jose’s streets have dropped by more than half since the city began upping the pressure on those living in vehicles. While officials say this has created cleaner and safer neighborhoods, those vulnerable say these policies are pushing them over the edge. Since last January when San Jose... The post RV bans in San Jose reduce vehicles on streets by 60% appeared first on San José Spotlight .
The leading Indian film on IMDb heading into the year’s second half is Nitesh Tiwari’s epic adaptation “Ramayana Part 1,” which claimed the top position on the platform’s Most Anticipated Indian Movies list for July through December. The 20-title ranking was compiled from page views logged by IMDb’s more than 250 million monthly visitors between […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Los bibliotecarios de California quedaron atónitos cuando un cambio presupuestario de última hora privó a las escuelas primarias y secundarias de una gran cantidad de materiales de investigación, dejando potencialmente a miles de […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Los bibliotecarios de California quedaron atónitos cuando un cambio presupuestario de última hora privó a las escuelas primarias y secundarias de una gran cantidad de materiales de investigación, dejando potencialmente a miles de […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Los bibliotecarios de California quedaron atónitos cuando un cambio presupuestario de última hora privó a las escuelas primarias y secundarias de una gran cantidad de materiales de investigación, dejando potencialmente a miles de […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. Los bibliotecarios de California quedaron atónitos cuando un cambio presupuestario de última hora privó a las escuelas primarias y secundarias de una gran cantidad de materiales de investigación, dejando potencialmente a miles de […]
El presupuesto estatal recortó 5.5 millones de dólares destinados a las bibliotecas escolares. Ese dinero se utiliza para pagar las tarifas en línea de los materiales de investigación para estudiantes.
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance reported that more than $2.9 billion in claims have been paid statewide one year after the catastrophic events of the 2025 severe weather season. DCI this month reported on incurred losses and paid …
Hopes faded that more people will be found alive in Venezuela, six days after earthquakes slammed the country. The government's official death toll is 1,900, though that is believed to be a vast undercount. By one estimate, 50,000 people remain missing, and 60,000 buildings may have collapsed across the northern coast. Stephanie Sy reports.
An international coalition of human rights lawyers and advocates sued Ghana on Tuesday, accusing the government of forcing deportees from the U.S. back to the home countries they had fled in violation of their rights.
Workers at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games have submitted a request for their union, the IWGB Game Workers Union, to be voluntarily recognized, according to a press release. The request follows Rockstar firing more than 30 staffers last year in a move accused of being "union busting." According to the release, IWGB members […] Workers at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games have submitted a request for their union, the IWGB Game Workers Union, to be voluntarily recognized, according to a press release . The request follows Rockstar firing more than 30 staffers last year in a move accused of being "union busting." According to the release, IWGB members have been "actively" organizing since 2019 and "claim they now represent a significant proportion of the workforce across each of the studio's sites in Edinburgh, Dundee, Lincoln, Leeds and London." As the union h
Beta Film has come on board to handle world sales on romantic dramedy series “La Vida Barcelona.” The female-driven story is directed by Katina Medina Mora, whose credits include “Emily in Paris,” “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “XO, Kitty,” alongside Charlotte Scott-Wilson, who helmed Tribeca winner “Hold On,” and Ayla Spaans, whose titles include […]
A STAT investigation has found that the Trump administration has downplayed alcohol’s risks and actively derailed efforts to understand and prevent drinking-related harms.
In 2020, Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s Sea Grant launched a fishing apprenticeship, aimed at shoring up the ranks of San Diego’s declining commercial fishing fleet. Instead, the program revealed just how tenuous the industry has become. Once known as the tuna capital of the world and employing more than 40,000 people, the fleet dwindled to […]
The federal building at 50 United Nations Plaza in San Francisco is now named the Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building to honor the late California Democratic senator, after an unveiling in Civic Center Monday morning. Family members and former staff of Feinstein, along with U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, […] The post San Francisco Civic Center federal building renamed to honor late Sen. Dianne Feinstein appeared first on Local News Matters .
Santa Clara County may see another funding boost to build more affordable housing—if voters approve a bond measure in November. On June 25, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $11.25 billion affordable housing bond measure that would provide funding for home ownership, permanent supportive housing and the preservation of affordable housing. The bond would break out $1.25 billion... The post Santa Clara County could see a bump in affordable homes appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Ahead of her first new album in seven years, the singer-songwriter gives a revealing (and often hilarious) interview on grief, mental health, and avoiding the “big, bad pop monster”
Twenty-five years after its Broadway debut, the veteran BTS creatives of "Mamma Mia!" helps turn the Ahmanson Theatre into an ABBA-fueled, multigenerational dance party.
Short sellers are doubling down on Pop Mart International even as a recent share price recovery turns their bearish bets on the Chinese toymaker increasingly risky.
San Jose may celebrate Pride Month in June, but it’s not over until Silicon Valley Pride has its parade and festival in August. In today’s political climate, Silicon Valley Pride’s event on Aug. 29 and 30 is more important than ever, advocates said. The celebration brings a sense of community and belonging to participants, which ... The post Silicon Valley Pride takes over in August appeared first on San José Spotlight .
Women tend to earn less and spend more time outside of the work force, which may reduce their Social Security benefits. Here's what to consider before claiming.
Sonoma Water General Manager Grant Davis will retire in August after nearly two decades with the agency. Davis, who joined Sonoma Water in 2007 and has served as general manager since 2010, will retire on Aug. 25, agency officials said in a statement Monday. “Serving as Sonoma Water’s general manager has been the honor of […] The post Sonoma Water General Manager Grant Davis to retire in August after 19 years with district appeared first on Local News Matters .
Sony Music Indonesia and Sun Eater Group have unveiled Lunar, a joint-venture record label aimed at developing and distributing Indonesian artists with global ambitions. The new imprint, formally incorporated as PT Lunar Musik Indonesia, launches with three artists on its initial roster: Kecoud, Alee and Nandoshi. The venture pairs Sony Music’s international distribution infrastructure with […]
Palo Alto officials took a victory lap in May when they announced a compromise with the developer behind a contentious, then-17-story housing proposal on California Avenue. But public records show that the city was backed into a legal corner before it accepted a compromise for a slightly smaller project.
Several news outlets jumped to report on a young woman who said she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint while jogging near Stanford University’s campus in March. Now, the university police department says the assault never happened.
Several news outlets jumped to report on a young woman who said she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint while jogging near Stanford University’s campus in March. Now, the university police department says the assault never happened.
Several news outlets jumped to report on a young woman who said she was sexually assaulted at gunpoint while jogging near Stanford University’s campus in March. Now, the university police department says the assault never happened.
Starz is developing a TV series based on “Bone Parish,” an adaptation of Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf’s graphic novel set to be executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The crime series is set in New Orleans as “the Winters family builds an empire around a powerful new drug — crafted from the ashes […]
For more than a century, babies born in the U.S. have been granted citizenship based on the 14th Amendment, thanks to a prior ruling in favor of a Chinese American man born in the Bay Area.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority transformed campaign finance laws, lifting limits on how much political parties can spend on advertising and other expenses in coordination with candidates. Geoff Bennett discussed the decision with Rick Hasen, a professor of law and political science at UCLA.
President Donald Trump attended oral arguments in the case, underscoring his staunch opposition to granting automatic citizenship to many immigrants' babies.
The court's conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year, ruled that state bans in Idaho and West Virginia don't violate the Constitution or the federal law known as Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in education.
The justices said Tuesday they will take up appeals asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area.
A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment.
The Supreme Court barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs. The justices condemned what happened to the former inmate, Damon Landor. But they ruled that a …
During 2022-2024, a total of 13,507 clinical C. auris cases were reported to CDC, increasing from 2,882 in 2022 to 4,428 in 2023 and 6,197 in 2024, with smaller annual percentage increases over time.
The owner of two telemedicine companies was sentenced today to 120 months in prison and ordered to pay $66 million in restitution for her role in a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment and prescription drugs.
The Television Academy has announced the recipients of the 28th Hall of Fame class, tapping seven TV titans whose work spans documentary, animation, journalism, comedy and the executive suite. The 2026 honorees include the late “60 Minutes” correspondent Ed Bradley, who will be inducted posthumously; actor Ted Danson; documentary powerhouse Sheila Nevins; “South Park” co-creators […]
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals to resolve claims that the company engaged in an illegal kickback scheme that improperly influenced prescriptions paid for by Texas Medicaid. Under the settlement, the company will pay nearly …
You can’t evaluate a movie year — not really — when you’re only halfway through it. But you can take its temperature. And at the midway point, what we can say is that the patient looks healthier than it has in a long time. If the box office were up (which it is), but only […]
The Bose Soundlink Max is usually $399, but has been on steep discount this week at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Bose for $279. This Bluetooth speaker has a big and bold sound, with a wide soundstage that impressed us in our review. It’s great for the outdoors thanks to its IP67 rating, meaning […] The Bose Soundlink Max is usually $399, but has been on steep discount this week at Amazon , Best Buy , and directly from Bose for $279. This Bluetooth speaker has a big and bold sound, with a wide soundstage that impressed us in our review. It’s great for the outdoors thanks to its IP67 rating, meaning splashes and sand won’t affect it. The built-in battery lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge, and the speaker can top up your other devices as needed from its USB-C port. Bose SoundLink Max Bose’s SoundLink Max improves on the smaller flex with true stereo soun
In the 1970s, American Fireworks , a family-run pyrotechnics company in Hudson, Ohio, used a “home run box” to offer quick and easy fireworks displays for the Cleveland Indians (now the Cleveland Guardians) baseball games. The red wooden crate had metal silos to store the rockets. Each switch on the control panel allowed the operator to set off a different firing sequence. This setup instantly triggered the display whenever a Cleveland batter hit a home run. Before computerized firing systems became common, panels like this represented the state of the art. But they did not eliminate human error. On 15 September 2015, the technician in charge of the Indians’ pyrotechnics accidentally set off the fireworks when the opposing team hit a home run. The embarrassed technician was caught on camera holding his head in his hands. This home run box and control panel [left] were used to launch fire
The Bananas' Grayson Stadium will be added to the screensaver, and visitors will be able to enter for a special message from Bananas creator Jesse Cole.
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, ruling 6-3 against President Donald Trump's effort to end the longstanding constitutional right via executive order. Birthright citizenship dates back to Reconstruction. Under the 14th Amendment, which was ratified in 1868 to guarantee citizenship and equal protection to the children of formerly enslaved people, anyone born in the United […] The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, ruling 6-3 against President Donald Trump's effort to end the longstanding constitutional right via executive order. Birthright citizenship dates back to Reconstruction. Under the 14th Amendment, which was ratified in 1868 to guarantee citizenship and equal protection to the children of formerly enslaved people, anyone born in the United States "and subject to the jurisdiction thereof" is a citizen. Trump issued the executive order, titled "Protect
From 'Borat' to 'The Godfather,' 'Ferris Bueller' to 'Sorry to Bother You,' these are the films that capture the nation's essence in a way the Founders didn’t exactly lay out 250 years ago.
HSBC strategists say persistent scrutiny of the artificial-intelligence trade could be met with surprise this year, if valuations of those stocks start to climb again.
Trinity Moravian Church, a politically diverse congregation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been raising money to retire medical debt in the surrounding community.
Imagine an e-bike motor that lets you select your preferred pedaling cadence and then automatically adjusts the gears to keep your legs spinning at that exact speed, no matter how steep the hill gets - all without a fragile derailleur or heavy multi-speed cassette to maintain. Prefer manual control? No problem, you can have as […] The Avinox MG Concept MGU coming next year. | Image: Avinox Imagine an e-bike motor that lets you select your preferred pedaling cadence and then automatically adjusts the gears to keep your legs spinning at that exact speed, no matter how steep the hill gets - all without a fragile derailleur or heavy multi-speed cassette to maintain. Prefer manual control? No problem, you can have as many gears as you like in whatever ratio makes you feel most connected to the terrain. That's the e-bike motor announced last week at the big Eurobike trade show in Frankfu
Tom Hardy is not leaving “MobLand” behind after all. Variety has confirmed with sources that the actor is set to return to the Paramount+ crime drama for a potential third season. As previously reported, Hardy had completed work on Season 2 of the series when he fell out with executive producer Jez Butterworth, 101 Studios, […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California can continue its long-held policy of allowing transgender student athletes to play on girls’ and women’s sports teams, under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Tuesday. “With this ruling, schools and states like California can continue to adopt inclusive policies that ensure […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California can continue its long-held policy of allowing transgender student athletes to play on girls’ and women’s sports teams, under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Tuesday. “With this ruling, schools and states like California can continue to adopt inclusive policies that ensure […]
The ruling allows states to ban transgender student athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams, but doesn’t require it. States like California can keep their current policies.
A Tuesday Supreme Court ruling allows states to ban transgender student athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams, but doesn’t require it. States like California can keep their current policies.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California can continue its long-held policy of allowing transgender student athletes to play on girls’ and women’s sports teams, under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Tuesday. “With this ruling, schools and states like California can continue to adopt inclusive policies that ensure […]
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California can continue its long-held policy of allowing transgender student athletes to play on girls’ and women’s sports teams, under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Tuesday. “With this ruling, schools and states like California can continue to adopt inclusive policies that ensure […]
Many graduate students will be subject to higher federal student loan caps than previously expected, after a court ruling last week. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress.
President Donald Trump has tried many ways to tighten his grip on U.S. elections, from signing executive orders to pushing restrictive legislation in Congress
Trump's huge defense budget request and a race to replenish weapons stocks while building hypersonic missiles lead to war between U.S. states for jobs.
To discuss how the Trump White House responded to Tuesday's rulings and the relationship between the president and the Supreme Court, Geoff Bennett spoke with White House correspondent Liz Landers and Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSblog co-founder Amy Howe.
'Leviticus' and 'Test' both won the outstanding first narrative feature after votes deadlocked; Jane Schoenbrun's 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' took the audience award.
U.K. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy cited concerns around the plurality of views in news media, and consolidation in on-demand programming.
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose 0.6 point to 91.2 in June, a figure that is still below its year-ago reading of 95.2.
AFTER HOUSE SPEAKER Emerita Nancy Pelosi retires from Congress next year, she will move on to her next gig: teaching at her eponymous center at the University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley announced Monday that it plans to open the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy in January 2027 to research and teach civics, the study […] The post UC Berkeley launches Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy’s challenges appeared first on Local News Matters .
The findings build on concerns raised earlier this year by the National Audit Office, which warned that museums could not rely indefinitely on cost-cutting and commercial income to offset years of financial pressure.
The U.S. cyber insurance market may be facing a time of transition as certain signs point to eventual adverse development. According to AM Best, the market’s loss ratio in 2025 increased for the second straight year to 53—the first time …
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation to extend the public-private partnership to insure terrorism risk though 2034. The TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (HR 7128), sponsored by Mike Flood, R-Neb., passed by a vote of vote …
Uber Technologies Inc. said it has wound down its robotaxi offering with Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo in Phoenix, the latest relationship twist between two companies that simultaneously function as partners and competitors. The Arizona capital was the first market where Waymo …
Homelessness among families with children has been on the rise. Five families share about navigating housing stability and trying to do the best for their children.
The Justice Department announced today that Catherine Beth Washburn, 37, of Irondequoit, New York, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with attempting to provide material support and resources, namely currency, to designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) the Palestine Islamic Jihad (PIJ) also known as Al-Quds Brigades.
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear to be staking out differing approaches to carrying out President Donald Trump’s national security agenda
Hyperscale data center campuses represent the latest growth opportunity for the global re/insurance industry. Annual investment in these specialized facilities will likely surpass $300 billion by 2027 and the total insurable asset base for the roughly 11,000 data centers currently …
Editor’s note: As some national news reports continue to claim that Florida’s property insurance crisis has endured and premiums keep rising, one Florida insurance executive offered a view from inside the industry, shaped by more than three decades in the …
"It is physical, it is emotional, and until you experience it yourself, it is difficult to fully understand how powerful this illness can be," he said on the House floor.
Kean said Tuesday that a hospital visit months ago led to him being diagnosed with depression and, under doctors' recommendations, remained at the hospital for treatment.
New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh isn’t a stranger on Wall Street, but the mystery to investors is whether he’s committed as he sounds to stamp out U.S. inflation.
LeBron James is taking his talents elsewhere. The basketball living legend and four-time NBA champion informed the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday — the first day of free agency — that he’s planning on playing for another team next season, James’s representative, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, told ESPN. “James chose to inform the Lakers […]
Andrea Pfeffer Ferklová recalls meeting Russell Crowe and touts "unbelievable" celeb encounters in the Czech spa town: "John Travolta or Uma Thurman are taking a selfie with you in the background."
To this day, we have yet to see a quantum computer conclusively perform a single useful task. Existing machines are simply too small and error-ridden to solve commercially relevant problems. That hasn't stopped Donald Trump's science adviser from promising a "quantum computer powerful enough for scientific discovery by 2028" and Trump from issuing a new […] To this day, we have yet to see a quantum computer conclusively perform a single useful task. Existing machines are simply too small and error-ridden to solve commercially relevant problems. That hasn't stopped Donald Trump's science adviser from promising a " quantum computer powerful enough for scientific discovery by 2028 " and Trump from issuing a new executive order to speed up the US quantum computing industry in its competition with China, both on June 22nd. Companies drive the hype, too. In June, Microsoft announced a ne
Gov. Gavin Newsom extolled free school meals, universal transitional kindergarten and other accomplishments in his tenure in California, a period marked by over $100 billion in increased spending.
A polarizing Harvard astronomer known for splashy theories about alien visits has been tapped by the White House to lead a team of outside scientists to study the national security risks posed by UFOs.
To discuss the Supreme Court upholding state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports, Geoff Bennett spoke with Katie Barnes, who covers sports and gender as a senior writer for ESPN.
Comcast says splitting its cable and broadband business from NBCUniversal will unlock value for both businesses — but media spinoffs historically have resulted in mixed outcomes.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
National insurance broker World Insurance Associates reported that it acquired Fillmore Insurance Agency of Brooklyn, New York on March 1, 2026. Fillmore is a commercial lines focused agency with specialties in real estate, contractors and retail stores. The agency, which …
American hunters skew conservative, rural, and male — all associated with increased hesitancy about or resistance to vaccines. At the same time, hunters spend more time than most people outdoors and potentially exposed to Lyme disease. So how do they feel about a potential new vaccine against the tick-borne illness?
Microsoft is set to announce a wave of layoffs for its Xbox studios and employees next week. Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell The Verge that the layoffs will lead to studio closures or spinoffs, potential mergers of studios, and canceled games. I understand Microsoft is currently weighing closing at least five studios, including the […] Microsoft is set to announce a wave of layoffs for its Xbox studios and employees next week. Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell The Verge that the layoffs will lead to studio closures or spinoffs, potential mergers of studios, and canceled games. I understand Microsoft is currently weighing closing at least five studios, including the developers behind Marvel's Blade . Sources tell me Microsoft wants to cancel Blade as part of a wave of cost cuts and job losses that are planned for the company's Xbox gaming division. Developed
Season 2 of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” debuted with 8.7 million views in four days. That total took it to the No. 2 position on the streamer’s weekly English-language TV rankings, but represented a large drop from Season 1: In 2024, the series debuted with 21.2 million views, meaning the new […]
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship, affirming a more than a century of precedent rooted in Bay Area history.
“Dutton Ranch” has found its new showrunner. Benjamin Cavell has joined the “Yellowstone” spinoff series to helm Season 2. Cavell takes over from Season 1 showrunner Chad Feehan, who left the show just before it premiered. Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by “Yellowstone” co-creators Taylor Sheridan and […]
Reese Witherspoon serves as executive producer on the series, which follows its title character during a difficult move in her teen years from sunny L.A. to rainy Seattle.
It’s been a decent summer so far for plucky British gumshoes. After the cozily pastoral charms of the delightful whodunit “Sheep Detectives” and its unusual crime-stoppers, we get the winsome “Enola Holmes 3,” the latest installment of the Netflix mystery franchise that follows the sleuthing escapades of Sherlock’s little sister. Enola is no longer a […]
Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter also appear in the latest installment of the popular film franchise about Sherlock Holmes' crime-solving younger sister.
A television adaptation of “The Last Kids on Earth” book series is in the works at Disney, which has ordered a pilot. That means an episode of the series will be produced before Disney decides whether to move forward on a full season order. The project is set up at Disney+ and Disney Channel with […]
The little yellow creatures become movie stars during the silent film era in their new adventure, which boasts a vocal cast including Allison Janney, Jesse Eisenberg and Zoey Deutch.
The former HBO Documentary Films chief Sheila Nevins and the late '60 Minutes' correspondent Ed Bradley will also be inducted at a ceremony on the opening night of the TV Academy's Televerse festival.
Nickeloden is celebrating SpongeBob’s birthday in style. Nickeolodeon has officially declared July 14 “SpongeBob Day,” which aims to be an annual celebration timed to the beloved character’s birthday within the world of the show. The globally recognized kids’ programming brand has lined up a whole host of celebrations for the day, which will include SpongeBob […]
Disney’s animated powerhouse “Toy Story 5” maintained its absolute stranglehold on the U.K. and Ireland box office during its sophomore frame, dropping a modest 36% to collect a commanding £9.1 million ($12.1 million). The Pixar title has re-energized the summer marketplace, cumulative receipts rocketing to an exceptional $38.3 million after just 10 days in theaters. […]
CHOOSE CINEMA The Edinburgh International Film Festival will mark the 30th anniversary of Danny Boyle‘s “Trainspotting” with a screening featuring live commentary from cast and crew, followed by a club night with DJ sets from Irvine Welsh and Darren Emerson at Leith’s historic Leith Theatre on Aug. 14. The event takes place during EIFF’s 79th […]