Paramount Pictures and Legendary Entertainment have signed a multi-year global film distribution agreement. Paramount will handle worldwide distribution (excluding China) for Legendary's films, starting with the upcoming Street Fighter movie, based on the popular video game franchise and slated for release October 16, 2026. This follows Paramount's merger...
The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, prompted by referrals from the Federal Housing Finance Agency director. The investigation centers on allegations of mortgage fraud related to Cook's properties in Georgia, Michigan, and Massachusetts. These allegations, made by Bill Pulte,...
Friday's August jobs report is crucial for investors, with expectations of around 75,000 jobs added. A 'Goldilocks' number—not too hot, not too cold—is desired to justify a September rate cut without fueling recession fears. The report's significance is heightened by the recent firing of the BLS commissioner, raising...
Following a shooting at a Minneapolis church, Justice Department officials are exploring proposals to restrict firearm ownership for transgender individuals. This stems from the alleged perpetrator's transgender identity and builds upon existing conservative viewpoints. The move is considered a significant escalation of the Trump administration's stance against transgender...
The Deep Random Survey telescope recently discovered 3I/ATLAS, the largest and brightest interstellar comet yet observed. NASA's SPHEREx observatory detected significant carbon dioxide and water ice, suggesting a composition similar to comets within our solar system. This indicates the comet may have originated from within the Milky Way's...
Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigned Thursday amid a Trump administration funding freeze of $790 million. Schill's departure follows a series of resignations from university leaders facing federal government battles. The freeze, linked to Title VI investigations, impacted crucial research. While the university claims full cooperation, ...
New York Attorney General Letitia James appealed a court ruling that overturned a $500 million penalty against Donald Trump and his company for business fraud. The Appellate Division voided the penalty, citing the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against excessive fines. James argues the fine, imposed for inflating real estate...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing Southern California Edison (SCE) for tens of millions of dollars in damages related to the deadly Eaton and Fairview fires. The DOJ alleges negligence in SCE's power infrastructure caused both fires, resulting in numerous deaths and widespread destruction. The Eaton Fire...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release $11.5 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, deeming the administration's attempt to withhold the funds likely illegal. The judge issued a preliminary injunction, countering the administration's use of a rarely used 'pocket rescission' to avoid spending the money, including billions...
Millions of euros worth of Chinese porcelain, classified as national treasures, were stolen from the Adrien Dubouche National Museum in Limoges, France. Robbers smashed a window to enter the museum around 3:15 a.m., triggering the alarm after stealing two 14th-15th century dishes and an 18th-century vase. The museum...
