CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A small asteroid, which has been orbiting Earth for the past two months, is departing. The asteroid’s trajectory will shift on Monday due to the sun’s gravitational pull. However, a brief return visit is anticipated in January. NASA plans to utilize a radar antenna to study the 33-foot (10-meter) asteroid, […]
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s leader for over two decades, has navigated numerous crises that would have toppled lesser leaders: economic downturns, a coup attempt, a refugee influx, a failed assassination attempt, corruption allegations, international criticism, and a war. A shrewd populist, Erdoğan skillfully manages alliances and rivalries, prioritizing electoral success above all else. By weakening […]
A storm system brought heavy snow and record rainfall to California, triggering minor landslides and street flooding. Simultaneously, blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect across the Northeast and central Appalachia. Another weather system is anticipated to reach the Pacific Northwest during Thanksgiving week, persisting into Tuesday, and bringing rain and higher-elevation snowfall, according […]
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Negotiations between developed and developing nations at the UN climate talks entered overtime on Saturday, with intense discussions focused on securing funding for climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries. However, a draft proposal faced significant opposition, particularly from African nations and small island states, leading to several nations leaving the […]
Business leaders and markets have reacted positively to President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, relieved that a decision has finally been reached after a competitive selection process. Several CEOs, previously anxious about the protracted search and the various concerns surrounding other candidates, expressed relief. Bessent, a global macro […]
MANILA — On Saturday, Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte publicly declared that she had hired someone to assassinate President Marcos, his wife, and the House Speaker if she herself were killed, emphasizing that this was not a joke. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin forwarded the “active threat” against President Marcos to an elite presidential guard unit […]
In a letter to his wife, Olga, Václav Havel, playwright and political dissident, wrote, “Hope is a dimension of the spirit. It is not outside us, but within us.” Havel penned this message from a Prague prison, where he was incarcerated from 1979 to 1983 for criticizing his nation’s government. Havel’s embrace of hope might […]
The power of cherished objects imbued with human history is central to The Piano Lesson. A family heirloom piano unites and divides a Black family across generations in this film adaptation of August Wilson’s play. Directed by Malcolm Washington and starring John David Washington, alongside Samuel L. Jackson, the film is powerfully anchored by Danielle […]
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Gladiator II. While the first film may not feature a show-stopping performance from as a manipulative arms dealer, the Best Picture winner does establish several plot elements crucial to the sequel. Almost 25 years after Ridley Scott’s Russell Crowe-led story of Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius’ quest for revenge […]
U.S. health authorities confirmed a case of avian influenza in a California child on Friday—the first such instance reported in a U.S. minor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the child experienced mild symptoms, received antiviral treatment, and is recovering. Only the child’s residence in Alameda County, California (including Oakland), and […]
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Gladiator II. Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, released November 22nd, unfolds dramatically both in the arena and amongst the imperial audience, focusing on the emperors Geta and Caracalla (Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger). The film depicts their joint rule from 209-211 AD, a period about which little is known. According […]
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, arriving in theaters November 22nd, features Denzel Washington as Macrinus, a prominent Black businessman who commands a gladiator army. “My sole desire is to entertain you,” Macrinus declares early in the film to Lucius and Geta, portrayed by Fred Hechinger and Joseph Quinn respectively. In the film’s narrative, Macrinus purchases Lucius, […]
WASHINGTON — Former Representative Matt Gaetz announced Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration for attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump. This followed increasing allegations of sexual misconduct. “My future endeavors will be outside of Congress. I do not plan to serve in the 119th Congress,” Gaetz […]
Gladiator contests frequently come to mind when we consider ancient Rome. However, knowledge of these Colosseum battles is limited, making them ideal for creative screenwriting. This is evident in Gladiator II—the sequel to the five-time Oscar-winning 2000 blockbuster Gladiator—now in theaters (Nov. 22). While mosaics and other art depict gladiators, the only written account of […]
NEW YORK — A judge on Friday postponed the sentencing in Donald Trump’s hush-money case, scheduling a hearing for prosecutors and defense lawyers to discuss next steps. Following Trump’s recent election victory, and the resulting uncertainty in the case, the November 26 sentencing date was deemed untenable. Judge Juan M. Merchan’s order formalized the postponement […]
Gladiator II offers many pleasures, including Paul Mescal’s energetic portrayal of Lucius, a gladiator determined to conquer Rome. A steadfast general regrets sacrificing his morals for ambition. Connie Nielsen reprises her role as Lucilla, Marcus Aurelius’ daughter, dismayed by the current emperors’ betrayal of her father’s ideals. Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger play the inept […]
The recent U.S. election revealed a growing disconnect between the Democratic party and immigrant and minority voters. The notion that Republican-leaning immigrants are simply voting against their self-interest is inaccurate. While immigrants generally hold liberal views, even those who do not may hesitate before embracing significant societal changes. Having left their homes and lives to […]
Already ineligible for the 2026 election due to a separate legal matter, the former president faces potential imprisonment and a further reduction in his political power.
GREEN LAKE, Wis. — A Wisconsin man who staged his own drowning to leave his wife and three children has been in daily contact with authorities from Eastern Europe, detailing his actions but showing no intention of returning home, a sheriff reported Thursday. Sheriff Mark Podoll of Green Lake County announced at a press conference […]
The Biden administration’s recent actions against Alphabet, aiming to force divestiture, align with widespread anti-big business sentiment among Republicans. This crackdown on major American institutions – technology, food, pharmaceuticals, finance, and higher education – reflects a growing anger that’s uniting seemingly opposing political factions. Contemporary MAGA supporters and self-described progressives share common ground with early […]