How a simple Amazon item helped create distinctive visual effects for Project Hail Mary
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Movie review: Shocking revelation causes a freak-out in 'The Drama'
In 2024, Tinashe sang “is somebody gonna match my freak?” in her hit song “Nasty,” and the lyric became an almost philosophical way of seeing the world. Is matching freaks our ultimate goal as human beings, and ...Read more
NASA will attempt to launch astronauts to the moon today. What to know and how to watch
On Wednesday, for the first time since 1972, NASA is attempting to launch astronauts to the moon.
The space agency is targeting a 6:24 p.m. Eastern time launch of the colossal Space Launch System rocket with four ...Read more
Artemis II astronauts set for historic moonbound mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA on Wednesday looks to send four astronauts on the most powerful rocket to ever launch humans, flying the Artemis II mission that will send them past the moon.
The Space Launch System rocket ...Read more
GM reports nearly 10% drop in sales compared to same time last year
General Motors Co. on Wednesday reported it sold nearly 10% fewer vehicles in the past three months compared to the same time last year, when sales boomed ahead of anticipated tariffs from President Donald Trump.
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Auto parts retailer Detroit Axle braced for tariff Armageddon, but it didn't come
FERNDALE, Michigan — Nearing a year ago, the automotive aftermarket parts retailer Detroit Axle filed a notice with the state that the family-owned company would lay off more than 100 employees at its headquarters and ...Read more
Safety board recommends changes to Ford BlueCruise after fatal crashes
The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday recommended changes to Ford Motor Co.'s hands-free BlueCruise automated driving system and stronger federal requirements on such technology in response to two fatal ...Read more
Shakira is coming to Atlantic City on US tour
PHILADELPHIA — Atlantic City, New Jersey, has its show of the summer.
Colombian pop superstar Shakira will play Boardwalk Hall on July 25. The concert is part of an intimate — by Shakira standards — 13-show run in U...Read more
New study recommends where and how Chicago Police Department deploys its officers
CHICAGO — With a voluminous, years-in-the-making study of the Chicago Police Department’s officer deployment methods finished, CPD must now decide which changes to enact first in its effort to more effectively respond ...Read more
Morrissey, Smashing Pumpkins top Darker Waves Festival in SoCal
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Darker Waves Festival will return to Orange County this fall with a lineup led by Morrissey and the Smashing Pumpkins.
The oceanfront festival is scheduled for Nov. 14 at Huntington City Beach near...Read more
With Trump watching, Supreme Court justices sound skeptical of his bid to end birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON — With President Donald Trump watching in the gallery, the Supreme Court justices gave a mostly skeptical hearing on Wednesday to his claim that he may revise the Constitution to end birthright citizenship ...Read more
Trump says Iran ceasefire only possible when Hormuz reopens
U.S. President Donald Trump said he’ll only consider a halt to attacks on Iran when the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, sowing further confusion about how long he’s prepared to continue the war.
Iran’s “New Regime...Read more
'Messy' hitmaker Lola Young is back and recovering after addiction woes led to collapse on stage
LOS ANGELES — British singer-songwriter Lola Young is opening up about the “breaking point” that steered her toward recovery.
The “Messy” hitmaker told Rolling Stone in a recent interview that she was grateful ...Read more
Trump arrives at Supreme Court to attend birthright citizenship arguments
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court, inserting himself directly into a high-stakes legal battle over one of the most ...Read more
'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' post-credits scene is justice for a beloved character
[This story contains spoilers for "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie."]
LOS ANGELES — Everybody's favorite fearless and super capable princess is back for another adventure — along with the denizens of her kingdom and a ...Read more
'Summer House' stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirm their relationship
LOS ANGELES — Amanda Batula and West Wilson weren't being coy — not "purposely" anyway.
The stars of the Bravo reality series "Summer House" — where a group of friends spend their summer weekends in the Hamptons and...Read more
These KY jails get paid to house ICE detainees. They refuse to say how much
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Some Kentucky jails are refusing to disclose how much they bill federal officials to house immigration detainees.
The Lexington Herald-Leader sent open records act requests to seven Kentucky jails that ...Read more
Sound Advice: New model of compressed air duster is just right
"Just right" Wolfbox MF60 Compressed Air Duster: The Wolfbox MF50 and MF200 mini blowers were hands-down my favorite products of everything I tested in 2025. I started with the MF50 and was blown away (no pun intended) by ...Read more
Seattle almost called the National Guard for help -- until Trump did elsewhere
SEATTLE — Last summer, technology staff for the city of Seattle decided they needed help: The library system had recently suffered a debilitating ransomware attack, the threat of AI agents was growing, and federal ...Read more
Newly em-Bossed: First Ave fast-tracks Springsteen star
MINNEAPOLIS — It took him five decades to finally perform at First Avenue, but it took Bruce Springsteen only two months to get his name painted on the star-lined wall outside Minneapolis’ landmark rock club.
First ...Read more
Inside Kid Cudi's new podcast, where he offers 'Big Bro' advice and good vibes
LOS ANGELES — Kid Cudi is lounging in a colorful attic much like the one in his childhood home in Cleveland.
He's surrounded by treasures of his childhood: movie posters of "The Last Dragon" and "The Truman Show" (the ...Read more
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