Illinois deja vu? Appellate arguments for ex-Speaker Michael Madigan to focus on line between politics and bribery
CHICAGO — In Illinois, the line between legal politics and bribery has always seemed a blurry one.Through the years, ... Read More
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US, Iran prepare for talks with Lebanon conflict unresolved
The U.S. and Iran prepared for peace talks in Pakistan at the weekend with a fragile ceasefire largely holding, though pivotal issues such as control over the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s offensive in Lebanon remain ...Read more
Fire survivors call for audits of Edison's wildfire prevention spending
LOS ANGELES — Survivors of the devastating Eaton fire called on state lawmakers on Wednesday to pass a bill requiring audits of spending by Southern California Edison and the state's two other big for-profit electric ...Read more
'Big Mistakes' review: Dan Levy's new Netflix series a little too loud
If you loved “Schitt’s Creek,” and looked forward to the new series from its co-creator Dan Levy because you were hoping for another “Schitt’s Creek” ... well, be prepared to act like a disgruntled pelican, ...Read more
Michael Hiltzik: This pharma company makes a miracle HIV drug, but is blocking access for millions of low-income people
By most accounts, the HIV drug lenacapavir is so effective in preventing infection and treating HIV-positive patients that it could revolutionize the fight against AIDS.
"Lenacapavir could be transformative," says Peter ...Read more
Trump vows to keep troops in Persian Gulf before Iran talks
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to keep troops in the Persian Gulf ahead of talks with Iran that are planned to firm up a fragile truce, while the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively shut as shipowners await ...Read more
'You, Me & Tuscany' review: Rom-com goes down like a glass of wine
Like a big ol' plate of pasta smothered in Parmesan cheese and paired with a generous helping of wine, "You, Me & Tuscany" is hearty and comforting, if not entirely guilt-free. You probably shouldn't eat it for every meal,...Read more
Review: 'Faces of Death' is a gory, clever satire for horror audiences who've seen everything
Sickos of the '80s got their fix gawking at VHS tapes of "Faces of Death," a schlockmentary that spliced genuine carnage with staged executions that looked convincingly real. Hosted by a sham intellectual named Dr. Gröss ...Read more
Fleetwood Mac legend Mick Fleetwood marries in secret for a fifth time
Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood has secretly married for a fifth time.
The 78-year-old rock legend revealed he had tied the knot once again by posting an intimate photo of the moment he kissed his bride, California-...Read more
Editorial: A welcome ceasefire in Iran, but what next?
Given the charged and, at times, apocalyptic rhetoric coming from the White House in recent days — particularly President Donald Trump’s warning that a “whole civilization will die tonight” — absent a deal, the ...Read more
Editorial: Iran rolls the dice if they underestimate US resolve
Stocks soared and oil prices cratered on Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. But whether the fragile peace can hold for that long remains the looming question....Read more
Editorial: Trump's attempt to hijack states' election authority is dangerous
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is correct to join 23 other states in challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order that instructs the U.S. Postal Service to regulate mail-in voting across the 50 states. The states have the...Read more
Immigrant seniors lose Medicare coverage despite paying for it
OAKLAND, Calif. — Rosa María Carranza leaned forward to hold a 3-year-old’s back as the girl climbed a rock in the forested hills of northeast Oakland.
Dressed in hiking gear and beaded necklaces, Carranza, 67, ...Read more
Anthony Mackie and Dafne Keen to lead Barracuda cast
Anthony Mackie and Dafne Keen have been cast in the action-thriller Barracuda.
The pair have signed up to star in the new movie from director Neil Burger - whose previous credits include Divergent and The Illusionist - ...Read more
Cameron Diaz set to star in sequel to 1980s comedy Troop Beverly Hills
Cameron Diaz is being lined up for a role in a sequel to the 1980s comedy Troop Beverly Hills.
The 53-year-old actress is developing the project with writer and director Clea DuVall and could ultimately star in the ...Read more
Madonna gunning for new Britney Spears collaboration for new album
Madonna is said to be keen to get Britney Spears on her new album.
The Queen of Pop, 67, has a special bond with the Toxic hitmaker, 44, having shared an infamous kiss during their 2003 MTV VMAs performance, the same year...Read more
David Bowie's band to reunite in Scotland for epic charity weekender
David Bowie's closest collaborators are set to return to the Scottish landscape he adored for a spectacular two‑day tribute marking ten years since his death.
The music legend passed away on January 10, 2016, at the age...Read more
Jean Smart went straight from Hacks set to hospital for heart surgery
Jean Smart ignored her doctor's advice by finishing filming on Hacks before going to hospital for heart surgery.
The Hollywood veteran, 74, has revealed she started feeling unwell while working on the third season of her ...Read more
Scrubs star John C. McGinley was a 'mess' filming Dr Cox's emotional return
John C. McGinley was "a mess" filming his emotionally charged scenes in the Scrubs revival.
The 66-year-old actor returned as Dr Cox in episode eight for the first time since the series premiere, and in a heartbreaking ...Read more
Busted star James Bourne is 'on the mend'
Busted star James Bourne is "on the mend", according to his bandmate Matt Willis.
The 42-year-old musician left fans devastated last year when he was forced to pull out of the band's tour with McFly the day before it ...Read more
Radiohead to debut wild Motion Picture House: KID A MNESIA installation at Coachella 2026
Radiohead are set to make one of the most talked‑about debuts at Coachella 2026 with Motion Picture House: KID A MNESIA, a 75‑minute immersive installation built from artwork Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood created ...Read more
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