Republican Steve Hilton is directly confronting one of his biggest liabilities in his bid to become California governor: many voters simply do not like President Donald Trump, who enthusiastically endorsed him. In a striking new campaign move, Hilton is essentially…
A man in his 30s died Wednesday afternoon after being shot by a Madison police officer during a confrontation on the city’s near-east side, marking the first officer-involved shooting in the city in recent years and reigniting concerns about police…
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday requiring elementary school teachers to complete science of reading training by the 2031-2032 school year, marking a major step in the state’s effort to address its significant literacy crisis. The new law requires…
James McAvoy has hinted that he would gladly step back into the world of Narnia, saying he could see himself returning as an “older Mr. Tumnus” in Greta Gerwig’s planned new take on the beloved fantasy series. Now 47, McAvoy…
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that would bar members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks while in office, marking the first full chamber vote on restricting lawmakers’ ability to trade individual company shares. The Stop Insider Trading…
Tesla’s second-quarter earnings revealed a stark disconnect between the company’s record-breaking vehicle delivery numbers and its deteriorating profitability. While Tesla delivered nearly 480,000 vehicles in the quarter, its highest ever for a second quarter, the company missed profit expectations as…
Before Shania Twain became one of the world’s best-selling artists, she was a young girl performing in Canadian bars, singing to miners, lumberjacks, fishermen, and hunters deep in northern Ontario. Those formative years, spent in smoke-filled venues in Timmins with…
San Diego Comic-Con is entering what promises to be one of its most significant years in recent memory, with major studio announcements, surprising returns, and the dramatic premiere of long-awaited projects dominating the event running July 23-26 at the San…
Robert Irwin has opened up about which animal he fears could disappear within his lifetime, while stressing that even the most endangered species are not necessarily beyond saving. The conservationist said it was an upsetting question to answer when he…
The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery, one of the world’s most famous art spaces, reopened to visitors Wednesday after remaining closed for nine months following a stunning daylight heist that exposed glaring security vulnerabilities at the world’s most visited museum. The iconic…
Sadie Sink has finally responded to the intense speculation surrounding her secret part in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but while she still isn’t revealing who she plays, she did shut down two major fan guesses. The 24-year-old Stranger Things actor…
Discovery Channel’s 2026 Shark Week is making an unexpected splash by bringing the phenomenon of Netflix’s smash hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” to the marine conservation world. A new special titled “KPop Shark Heroes” will premiere on July 26,…
After years of sitting dark and facing an uncertain future, the Cinerama Dome, one of Hollywood’s most iconic theaters, is finally coming back to life. Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced plans to restore and reopen the legendary Los Angeles venue…
Charles Gaines, the celebrated author whose groundbreaking book and documentary “Pumping Iron” introduced bodybuilding to mainstream audiences and helped launch Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career, died on July 21. He was 84. Mr. Gaines died of natural causes after a short illness.…
All 16 felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill have been dismissed by a special prosecutor, ending a contentious legal battle that consumed state politics and deepened tensions between the state’s Republican leadership and Democratic-controlled New Orleans. Special Prosecutor…
Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title on Sunday with a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, but the championship will be remembered as much for the violent post-match scenes as for the…