Parisian thieves carried out a bold daylight robbery at the renowned Louvre museum this past Sunday morning, completing the heist in a mere seven minutes and absconding with “priceless” jewels formerly owned by Napoleon and his empresses. The Louvre, recognized as the globe’s most frequented museum with 8.7 million visitors in 2024, remained shut throughout […]
On Saturday, thousands convened throughout the United States as widespread demonstrations commenced, aimed at what organizers perceive as an escalation under President Donald Trump. Over 2,600 events are scheduled to take place across cities and towns in all 50 states, representing what is believed to be the most extensive mobilization against the Trump Administration to […]
Following almost two decades of weak economic performance, the U.K. has emerged as the next focal point for the far right. , , and are generating profound dissatisfaction. Economic optimism has now reached its lowest point since records began; worse than even Britain’s “winter of discontent” in 1978, the 2008 financial crash, and the COVID […]
Spoiler alert: The following contains details about Black Phone 2. In 2022’s , Finney Shaw (Mason Thames), a 13-year-old, triumphs over the Grabber ( ), a serial killer of children. He receives assistance from the ghosts of the Grabber’s former victims, who communicate with him via a disconnected rotary phone in the basement where he […]
Soon after assuming office this year, President Trump initiated a significant effort to overhaul global trade, implementing extensive tariffs and, eventually, negotiating trade agreements with countries. It remains uncertain if this endeavor will achieve its stated goal of repatriating manufacturing to the U.S., but preliminary indications suggest that Trump’s trade policies might be having an […]
Days after publicly floating the concept, President Donald Trump on Friday retracted his stance on providing powerful aid to Ukraine, informing reporters and President Volodymyr Zelensky of his reservations about depleting the U.S. supply. Trump delivered these comments during a White House meeting where Zelensky had hoped for a resounding announcement from Trump regarding increased […]
Finding enjoyable movies can be a challenge these days, so we appreciate any bit of happiness we can find. Good Fortune, marks a directorial debut—Ansari also wrote and stars in the film—and while it might seem like a collection of small moments, many of them create sparks of joy. Similar to , a surprise hit […]
The documentary The Perfect Neighbor, set to release on Oct. 17, details the true story of a white woman in Florida who shot and killed her Black neighbor, a mother of four, in 2023, compiled using body camera footage. The film avoids traditional interviews, instead presenting two years of police interactions with the perpetrator, 60-year-old […]
Readers are advised that this article contains spoilers for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. “Believe me, Frankenstein, I was benevolent; my soul glowed with love and humanity, but am I not alone, miserably alone? You, my creator, abhor me; what hope can I gather from your fellow creatures, who owe me nothing? They spurn and hate […]
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House this Friday. A primary topic of their discussion is expected to be the potential sale of Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. These American-made missiles, characterized by as “vicious, offensive, incredibly destructive”, boast a range of at least 1,550 miles and […]
Organizers of the nationwide demonstrations scheduled for Saturday are countering Republican leaders’ attempts to label them as anti-American, asserting that they have spent weeks instructing participants to uphold calm, legal, and nonviolent conduct, even in the face of aggression. Organizers anticipate millions will participate in what they characterize as a peaceful protest against President Donald […]
The United States is again faced with a critical decision: whether to uphold the voting rights of all its citizens or permit further erosion of the Voting Rights Act. This week, the Supreme Court addressed this issue in Louisiana v. Callais; a case with the potential to severely weaken the Voting Rights Act and impede […]
The recent disagreement concerning rare earth controls highlights the ongoing communication breakdown between the two nations.
The upcoming wave of protests on October 18 will challenge American voters and news organizations. The way these demonstrations are covered by journalists, and the public’s perception of them, will have significant consequences for our civic well-being. Demonstrations are often difficult to accurately portray and easy to discredit. While crowd size is important, it’s often […]
According to millionaire Scott Ellis, establishing a wealth cap is not intended to penalize ambition but rather to safeguard opportunities for all individuals.
After five seasons of their immensely popular Netflix series, how well do the cast members of Stranger Things truly know one another?
This Saturday, the British Museum is set to host a new fundraising gala designed to “illuminate London’s standing as a global hub for creativity and culture.” Modeled after the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s May Gala, which supports its Costume Institute, this UK iteration seeks to underscore London’s role as a creative nucleus. Attendees are asked […]
On Thursday, President Donald Trump unveiled two initiatives designed to enhance affordability and accessibility. This marks his administration’s most significant action yet on a topic that has divided conservatives and served as a major focus of his campaign’s outreach to women and families last year. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump stated that his administration […]
For several months, the White House and various federal agencies have provoked widespread condemnation from critics due to their social media communications promoting President Trump’s agenda. Some of these posts utilize humor or internet memes. Others employ phrasing or visuals perceived as coded racist messages. This week, the Department of Homeland Security faced significant disapproval […]
This piece is featured in The D.C. Brief, TIME’s political newsletter. Subscribe to receive similar content directly in your inbox. Zohran Mamdani found himself exactly where Republicans wished him to be on Wednesday—engaged in an interview with Fox News, a channel favored by MAGA supporters. Their hope was that the individual poised to become New […]