UPDATE, 7:26 PM PT: Democrats efforts to pass voting rights legislation stalled again in the Senate, as they fell short in securing a filibuster rules change that would allow them to clear the bills with a simple majority. The failure of the legislation was expected, after Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)
Kevin Smith routinely reviews every new TV show and movie based on comic books for his podcasts but for Peacemaker he made a special video exclusively about the series, that alone should tell you his feelings. Much of the video, which appears on Smith’s YouTube channel, is a discussion with Smith and Peacemaker creator James
Since 2017, Little Free Library has run the Action Book Club, a book club where “participants read books on timely topics, engage in lively discussions, and take part in meaningful—and fun—group service projects to benefit their communities.” Participants sign up their local group, read a book on the topic, do a service project based on
The Port of Long Beach moved 9.38 million cargo containers last year, setting a new record amid an explosive period of growth because of a pandemic surge in imports. It is an “incredible milestone,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. Credit, he said, goes to the workers who kept the goods moving
The chilling final audio call of the British gunman who took four people hostage in a Texas synagogue has revealed the terrorist told his brother: “I’m coming home in a body bag.” Malik Faisal Akram, 44, was shot dead by an FBI SWAT team 10 hours into the stand-off, and all four hostages were released
Conservative MPs are considering a rule change that would mean Boris Johnson could face a second confidence vote later this year, Sky News has learnt. Under the current rules, the prime minister would be immune from another challenge for a year if he wins such a vote. Follow live updates as confidence vote speculation continues
Potential connections between a subscription-based crimeware-as-a-service (Caas) solution and a cracked copy of Cobalt Strike have been established in what the researchers suspect is being offered as a tool for its customers to stage post-exploitation activities. Prometheus, as the service is called, first came to light in August 2021 when cybersecurity company Group-IB disclosed details
The Los Angeles Press Club has shared the full list of nominees for the 14th Annual National Arts & Entertainment Awards celebrating works of reporting and criticism in the arts and entertainment industries. Among its six nominations, Rolling Stone received an ensemble nomination in the Music Feature category for its extensive 500 Greatest Albums of
French actor Gaspard Ulliel is dead following a skiing accident in the Alps. He was 37. An investigation is underway into Tuesday’s accident, which happened in the Savoie region of the Alps, the BBC reports. Ulliel was airlifted to a Grenoble hospital by helicopter. His representatives have yet to comment on his passing. Local mountain police
The governor of the Bank of England has voiced “concern” that inflationary pressures in the UK economy could prove more stubborn than it expected. Andrew Bailey told a committee of MPs a key element of this was market forecasts since Christmas of higher than normal natural gas costs through 2023 as households and businesses grapple
The picture of Morgan Wade’s Reckless Deluxe release is starting to unfold. We heard the first new track, Run, a few weeks back and just a day or so ago, she let us know about another track that’s coming soon… “When you get to release a deluxe version of your album, you obviously include some Elvis! Y’all
Brooklyn-based antifolk musician Linda Draper makes a scathing retort in the acoustic version of “Tether,” the closing track for her upcoming album Patience and Lipstick. “They keep speaking in their crooked tongues, trying to sell me the idea we’re all in this together,” she sings of disorganized media and political messaging in the face of
Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. Microsoft’s shocking (though still pending) acquisition of Activision Blizzard has everyone buzzing and a lot of people suddenly wondering how much Sony, Nintendo, Capcom, Square Enix, and their other favorite video
As The Simonetta Lein Show continues to kick off the year of 2022, the show continues its series of panel interview episodes, showcasing local and international entrepreneurs, business owners, and artists, looking to share their industry insights and experiences. For the 12th consecutive panel episode, The Simonetta Lein Show showcases the topic, “How Can You
Realme Q3s could be making its debut in the Indian market soon. The launch details are yet to be officially announced by the Chinese smartphone maker, but the Realme Q3s handset has reportedly received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hinting that it may arrive in the country soon. Realme introduced Realme Q3s
Gaspard Ulliel — a well-known French actor and face of Chanel — has died … this according to his agent. The sad news comes after word of Ulliel’s involvement in a serious skiing accident in the Alps Tuesday, which left him hospitalized in Grenoble. He’s said to have collided with another skier on the slopes,
The sprawling nature of the Marvel Cinematic Universe means that, no matter how much time passes, all manner of characters could return to take part in a new adventure, with even actor Tim Roth blown away that he would get to return to the MCU for the upcoming She-Hulk TV series. Roth was one of
Bong Joon-ho is a South Korean director known for an array of films ranging from The Host to Snowpericer, but these days, many know him best as the three-time Academy Award-winning director of Parasite. In 2020, the dramatic thriller took home the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Fans have been
There have been many Bonds and many Bond movies over the years, and they all started with Sean Connery playing the beloved spy in Dr. No back in 1962. That first movie was based on Ian Flemming’s novel of the same name, and it was the start of a film franchise that’s still going strong
Filmhub, which bills itself as a Substack-like solution for independent filmmakers looking to profit from streaming without forfeiting rights to their work, has raised a $6.8 million seed funding round. The round was led by a16z and included the participation of 8VC, FundersClub, Eleven Prime and several individual investors working in the tech sector. Along