New Hampshire student admits threatening Republican congressman Matt Gaetz
Allan Poller, 24, called Matt Gaetz after becoming "emotional and intoxicated" while scrolling TikTok.
2023-10-13 21:47
'Lessons in Chemistry' cooks up a not-so-marvelous showcase for Brie Larson
After limited series featuring Chris Evans and Tom Holland, "Lessons in Chemistry" serves up another faulty experiment in combining serious Apple TV+ dramas and Marvel stars. Brie Larson takes center stage in this adaptation of Bonnie Garmus' novel, but its depiction of a female scientist turned cooking-show host navigating the patriarchal 1950s yields a souffle that sounds tasty but never rises.
2023-10-13 21:27
'In the Fire,' Amber Heard's first movie after the Depp trial, goes up in flames
Those who fell victim to the over-the-top animosity directed at Amber Heard during the Johnny Depp trial -- as chronicled in the docuseries "Depp v. Heard" -- will alas have fresh ammunition thanks to "In the Fire," a pretty awful starring vehicle for the actor that she also produced, a film unlikely to produce many sparks beyond those set off by the morbidly curious.
2023-10-13 21:25
NFL Rumors: 3 teams that should trade for Bill Belichick, free GOAT from Patriots disaster
The New England Patriots might be the worst team in the NFL. These teams should be circling Bill Belichick like vultures.
2023-10-13 21:25
Friday the 13th unleashes a stream of movies and TV to scare up Halloween screams
Like those people who put up decorations around Labor Day, TV and movies don't always wait until October to begin dropping horror-themed projects to capitalize on Halloween. But the annual crush of such fare has an auspicious kickoff date with Friday the 13th falling this month, with the modern addition of Hallo-streams to help provoke Hallo-screams.
2023-10-13 21:23
Microsoft buys Call of Duty developer in biggest deal in gaming history
Microsoft has completed its deal to buy Call of Duty developer Activision Blizzard in the biggest deal in gaming history. The $68.7 billion acquisition means the Xbox maker now owns games such as World of Warcraft and Diablo, as well as the Call of Duty series. Microsoft first announced the deal at the start of 2022. Since then it has faced intense scrutiny from regulators around the world – but the final of those investigations, from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority, closed earlier on Friday. The process has forced Microsoft to make public commitments that its games will still be available on other platforms, such as PlayStation and the Nintendo Switch. “As one team, we’ll learn, innovate, and continue to deliver on our promise to bring the joy and community of gaming to more people,” said Xbox boss Phil Spencer. “We’ll do this in a culture that strives to empower everyone to do their best work, where all people are welcome, and is centered on our ongoing commitment of Gaming for Everyone. “We are intentional about inclusion in everything we do at Xbox – from our team to the products we make and the stories we tell, to the way our players interact and engage as a wider gaming community.” Microsoft has said that the deal will bring Activision’s games alongside its first-party offerings, including adding its titles to Xbox’s Game Pass subscription service. “Together, we’ll create new worlds and stories, bring your favourite games to more places so more players can join in, and we’ll engage with and delight players in new, innovative ways in the places they love to play including mobile, cloud streaming and more,” Mr Spencer said in the announcement. Read More Microsoft gets go-ahead to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Google is about to ditch passwords forever EU to investigate X’s handling of disinformation over Hamas attack on Israel
2023-10-13 21:23
Explosive claims about the Israel-Hamas war are going viral. But the truth is not always so simple
The public is enveloped in the fog of war.
2023-10-13 21:21
Fed's Harker: Amid ongoing disinflation, rate hikes likely over
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said Friday he believes
2023-10-13 21:20
Liverpool contact Bayern Munich target Max Eberl over sporting director role
Liverpool have contacted Bayern Munich target Max Eberl as they explore their options for a sporting director.
2023-10-13 21:19
Israeli billionaire blasts Harvard leadership and quits board in protest
Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer and his wife Batia are quitting a Harvard executive board in protest of how university leaders have responded to Hamas' terror attacks on Israel.
2023-10-13 21:16
Israel country profile
Provides an overview of Israel, including key dates and facts about this country in the Middle East.
2023-10-13 20:58
'All hands on deck.' How Israel's vital tech sector is navigating the war
Israel's vast tech sector has seen its fair share of crises, from financial downturns and the Covid-19 pandemic to periodic flare-ups in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each time, the industry has bounced back, demonstrating why the country of just 9 million people is known as the world's "startup nation."
2023-10-13 20:54
