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World · 2 days ago

Democrats Ride Blue Wave Toward Congress, but Pollsters Caution Trump’s Past Defeats

June Harrow, Washington desk

Democrats are seen as odds‑on favourites to win both chambers of Congress amid a blue tidal wave, yet some polling experts warn that Trump’s past defeats could still loom large.

Entertainment · 3 days ago

Mckenna Grace Says No Nudity, Still Dreaming of Disney Princess Roles

Candy Voss, Washington desk

The young star told Cosmopolitan she turns down any role that requires nudity, saying her goal is to become a Disney princess, a stance she reiterated while promoting the upcoming "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapin…

World · 3 days ago

Trump Mulls Renaming Lincoln Reflecting Pool in Marathon Midterm Pitch

June Harrow, Washington desk

During a 25‑minute speech to voters before the midterms, Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming the Lincoln Reflecting Pool as part of his Washington makeover plan.

Entertainment · 3 days ago

HBO Extends ‘Youth’ Into Season Two, Because 50‑Year‑Old Divorcee Alex Still Can’t Find a Stable Wi‑Fi Signal

Candy Voss, Washington desk

HBO has ordered a second season of Sharon Horgan’s comedy ‘Youth’ less than 24 hours after the first‑season finale. The series follows 50‑year‑old literary agent Alex, a divorcee juggling love, caring for a…

Business · 3 days ago

AI Borrowing Spree Shows Cracks: Investors Worry Debt Is Getting Too Cozy

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Investors are growing increasingly uneasy about the debt‑driven spending binge fueling the AI build‑out, warning that the rapid borrowing could become a structural problem.

Politics · 3 days ago

Britain’s China Playbook Turns Into a Choose‑Your‑Own‑Adventure of Inconsistent Policy

June Harrow, Washington desk

Parliament’s Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee says the UK is drafting China policy on the fly, leaving businesses and security experts bewildered. Officials warn the lack of a coherent plan could hand…

Entertainment · 4 days ago

Paramount+ Pulls the Plug on ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ – Cast Calls Themselves the ‘Finest Group of People’

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Paramount+ announced the cancellation of ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ as it heads into its 20th season. Cast members Paget Brewster, Kirsten Vangsness, A.J. Cook and RJ Hatanaka responded with humor, dubbing themselve…

Entertainment · 4 days ago

Tovah Feldshuh Declares ‘Nobody Wants This’ Set Tension‑Free Amid Israel‑Palestine Debate

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Actress Tovah Feldshuh, who plays Bina on Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This,’ says the cast’s disagreements over the Israel‑Palestine conflict haven’t sparked any on‑set tension and expresses hope for a fourth s…

Entertainment · 4 days ago

Godzilla Minus Zero’s Hollywood Ovation Turns Tokyo Festival Into Monster‑Mania

Candy Voss, Washington desk

At the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, two sold‑out screenings of Takashi Yamazaki’s sequel ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ earned a Hollywood‑style standing ovation, with costumed fans clutching plastic mons…