Formerly incarcerated Americans face barriers when seeking work, including screening, licensing restrictions, parole requirements and housing instability. An AP report published Sept. 3, 2026, profiles Don Christian, who served 23 years after a drug-sale conviction at 19 and found welding work through Toyotetsu’s second-chance hiring program. Reentry specialists interviewed by...
Rooney and Kate Mara premiered Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard” at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, marking their first film together. They play fictional siblings Jean and Joan Holbrooke, whose bond is expressed through speaking and moving in unison. Herzog said his idea was inspired by British twins Freda and...
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service proposed regulations Thursday that would deny tax-exempt status to private educational institutions engaging in racial discrimination. The proposal covers private primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, professional schools and trade schools, potentially affecting as many as 18,000 institutions, according to Treasury and the...
British-Irish filmmaker Martin McDonagh debuted his new dramatic feature film "Wild Horse Nine" at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, shifting his artistic focus toward international espionage and historical geopolitics. The narrative stars Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich as Central Intelligence Agency operatives journeying to Easter Island shortly before the...
The proposed forty million pound transfer of United States striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco to Everton collapsed on deadline day. Balogun withdrew from the deal in the final minutes after raising concerns regarding how Everton's medical staff handled his health evaluation during examinations. Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro revealed details...
A fast-moving brush fire erupted in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California, triggering temporary shelter-in-place orders across county lines. The blaze, designated the Gibby Fire, ignited near Ortega Highway and Gibby Road. Initiating at approximately three acres, the fire expanded rapidly due to dry vegetation and moderate winds, eventually reaching...
Rapper Blueface and his partner Chrisean Rock were briefly detained and placed in handcuffs by the San Diego Police Department following a performance on Saturday night. The traffic stop occurred near the Blu Temple and Blu Cabana venue and was broadcast live on social media by the artist. Video footage...
Country musician Billy Ray Cyrus publicly endorsed daughter Miley Cyrus removing his last name professionally in an Instagram statement. The announcement preceded upcoming rollouts for her studio project titled Bass Persuades. Billy Ray compared the professional transition to mononymous music figures including Dolly Parton, Cher, Elvis Presley, and Prince, describing...
Actress Sandra Bullock has officially announced her return to feature films following a four-year hiatus, signing on to star in Practical Magic 2. Warner Bros development executives confirmed that pre-production is currently underway for the fantasy sequel, which will reunite Bullock with former co-star Nicole Kidman. The project marks Bullock's...
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish officiated the wedding ceremony of her brother and frequent musical collaborator, Finneas O'Connell, to model and actress Claudia Sulewski. The private ceremony took place in Montecito, California, on August 29, with close family members and prominent figures from the entertainment industry in attendance. O'Connell and Sulewski have...
