A moderate 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Los Angeles near the Hollywood neighborhood at a depth of 7.2 kilometers, shaking the greater basin during an extreme heat event. Recorded by the United States Geological Survey at 9:32 AM local time, the tremor caused no immediate major structural damage or injuries. However,...
Actor Mark Ruffalo has strongly rejected public accusations from Paramount that his criticism of the studio's proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery relied on antisemitic tropes. In a social media post, Ruffalo called the allegation appalling and fundamentally dishonest, stating that his opposition is rooted strictly in political...
A federal judge temporarily halted Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on July 20, after California and 11 other states challenged the $110 billion transaction under antitrust law. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issued a 14-day restraining order, finding the states had raised serious questions about competitive harm...
Dalton Joseph Mermel, known online as Dalton Ain’t Worried, said Aug. 22 that he filed for divorce from Ntsako “Sako” on July 30, ending weeks of public speculation about their marriage. In a video posted on the couple’s joint Instagram account, Mermel answered “No” when asked whether they remained together...
Tropical Storm Moke advanced toward Hawaii carrying heavy rain and strong winds toward the Big Island while residents struggled recovering from Hurricane Lala. The National Hurricane Center reported maximum sustained winds reached fifty miles per hour as the system moved west northwest across the Pacific Ocean. Meteorologists projected rainfall totals...
Ariana Grande has objected to Team Trump using her music in a political TikTok, this time over “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love).” The account posted the video on Aug. 20, showing President Donald Trump walking toward a podium while text referenced the song and said men cannot...
A humanoid robot developed by Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor has completed a 100-meter sprint in 9.32 seconds during preparations for the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The robot, named Lightning, surpassed the human world record of 9.58 seconds established by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt at the 2009 World...
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson addressed heavy criticism from home fans after facing loud boos during a preseason loss against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Watson entered the contest during the second half, completing five of twelve passes for thirty five yards and throwing one interception. Following the...
A federal judge in New York has struck down the Trump administration directive suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals from seventy five countries. United States District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the indefinite freeze violated federal immigration law and exceeded statutory authority. The policy, initiated in January, blocked applications under...
Actor Jacob Elordi sidestepped questions regarding ongoing speculation linking him to the iconic role of James Bond during the London world premiere of his upcoming feature film. At the high profile event held in London on Thursday, the twenty nine year old Australian actor was questioned by media representatives about...
