‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ shows Marvel’s ‘WandaVision’ wasn’t a blip
Marvel has seemingly cracked the code for its streaming efforts, seizing on underdeveloped threads and relationships from its blockbuster movies and…
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Richard Branson launches campaign to end the death penalty
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson is calling for a permanent end to capital punishment around the globe, and he wants more business leaders to get…
Continue ReadingHouse to take up immigration bills amid influx of migrants crossing US-Mexico border
House Democrats are expected to vote on two separate bills on immigration Thursday, marking the first time Congress will vote on a pathway for…
Continue ReadingAir travel is finally higher than a year ago — but it’s still far below normal
The US airline industry hit a dubious milestone this week: For the first time since the pandemic began, air travel is up from a year ago.…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in Atlanta spa shootings
State and federal investigators are scrambling to learn more about Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in a string of deadly shootings at three…
Continue ReadingUnsettling questions surround the motive behind the Atlanta-area spa shootings as Asians in the US face increased hate
At least two of the eight people killed at Atlanta-area Asian massage spas Tuesday lived in the same spa where they worked, Georgia state Rep. Bee…
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Jobless claims are still higher than during the Great Recession a year after the pandemic started
A year after the pandemic shut down the US economy, America’s workers are still hurting. For the past 12 months, first-time claims for jobless…
Continue ReadingSheryl Underwood: What she’s said about Sharon Osbourne dispute
Sharon Osbourne has been speaking out about her confrontation with fellow “The Talk” co-host Sheryl Underwood, but Underwood has…
Continue ReadingHe left his show after attacking Meghan. What’s next for Piers Morgan?
Piers Morgan has always divided TV audiences, but he gained new notoriety this month after taking on the Duchess of Sussex. With two combative UK…
Continue ReadingUnsettling questions surround the motive behind three Atlanta-area spa shootings as Asians in the US face increased hate
Through hushed tones, a woman called 911 from an Atlanta spa Tuesday to say that she believed a man with a gun was going to rob them.…
Continue ReadingSuspect in Atlanta-area spa shootings might have intended more shootings in Florida, mayor says
A man suspected of killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas was headed to Florida “perhaps to carry out additional shootings” when…
Continue ReadingKanye West is reportedly worth $6.6 billion
Kanye West officially became a billionaire last year. Now, he’s a billionaire six times over. The 43-year-old rapper turned fashion and…
Continue ReadingSeriously, stop sharing your vaccine cards on social media
When one of my editors recently shared a celebratory picture of his vaccine card on Instagram, I sent him a direct message: “Didn’t you…
Continue Reading‘Calls’ dials streaming TV back to what creepily feels like radio drama
The newish medium of streaming is perhaps inevitably taking TV to its logical endpoint — namely, a weird return back to radio. At least,…
Continue ReadingMama June Shannon says she almost spent a million dollars on her addiction
Mama June Shannon has gotten clean and is coming clean about her addiction. The reality star is back with a new show, “Mama June: Road to…
Continue ReadingPeloton instructors design a new Adidas clothing line
Peloton is teaming up with Adidas to launch its most expansive branded apparel line yet, aimed at its fervent fans that can’t get enough of the…
Continue ReadingPiers Morgan left his show after attacking Meghan. He could be back on TV soon
Piers Morgan has always divided TV audiences, but he gained new notoriety this month after taking on the Duchess of Sussex. With two combative UK…
Continue ReadingYouTube’s TikTok competitor hits the US
YouTube’s TikTok competitor has come to the United States. On Thursday, the company said it’s expanding the beta program for its…
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Fed expects rate hikes can hold off until at least next year
The Federal Reserve left interest rates near zero Wednesday and said it would continue to use all the tools in its arsenal to support the still…
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Violence towards Asian Americans is ‘hitting differently’ amid the pandemic, says former NBA star Jeremy Lin
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says violence towards Asian Americans is “hitting differently” amid the coronavirus pandemic. Lin was speaking…
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