Jon Voight's May proposal to save Hollywood from decline is seeing behind-the-scenes progress. Independent producers are hopeful for a federal film incentive, potentially introduced bi-partisanly. While a large-scale incentive faces hurdles, including lack of Republican support, a bipartisan bill extending Section 181, a tax deduction for independent film...
President Trump warned Russia of 'severe consequences' if a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict isn't reached during an upcoming meeting with President Putin. This follows a virtual meeting with European leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelensky, who affirmed continued US support for Ukraine. A 'coalition of the willing'...
Amidst President Trump's repeated calls for lower interest rates, economists predict the Federal Reserve will likely cut rates by a quarter-point next month. This prediction follows a weaker-than-expected jobs report and lower-than-anticipated inflation. While the Fed aims to balance inflation and employment, the recent economic data suggests a rate...
Sean Charles Dunn, 37, was arrested in Washington, D.C. for assaulting a federal officer. Dunn allegedly threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent, shouting obscenities and accusing the agent of being a "fascist." The incident occurred amidst increased federal law enforcement presence in the city,...
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency for Rio Arriba County, including Española and nearby pueblos, due to a surge in violent crime and drug trafficking. Police calls have doubled in two years, with business calls quadrupling. Up to $750,000 in emergency funding has...
David Ellison, son of Larry Ellison, has officially taken the reins at Paramount Pictures following an $8 billion merger. His focus is on revitalizing the studio, prioritizing theatrical releases of major franchises like Star Trek, Transformers, and Top Gun, alongside new original content. He aims to increase film...
A mysterious spiral of light captivated East Coast stargazers on August 13th. The unusual phenomenon, witnessed across multiple states, followed multiple rocket launches. Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell attributed the spirals to the upper stage of the Ariane 6 rocket tumbling during disposal, reflecting sunlight off its exhaust plume. ...
Apple is reportedly developing a tabletop robot, codenamed internally, featuring a 7-inch screen similar to an iPad mini and mobility to follow users. This device, potentially launching in 2027, builds upon previous rumors of a screen-equipped HomePod, now slated for a 2026 release. Both devices are...
Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and the Arab League, strongly condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu's statement expressing connection to the 'Greater Israel' vision. Netanyahu's remarks, referencing expanded Israeli borders encompassing parts of neighboring countries, were deemed provocative and threatening to regional stability. The condemnation highlighted the statement's...
James Farthing, a recent Kentucky Powerball jackpot winner, was arrested in Florida just hours after claiming his $167.3 million prize. Bodycam footage shows Farthing allegedly kicking a police officer in the face during a fight at a resort. He's charged with felony battery on a law enforcement officer...
