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‘Saved by the Bell’ assistant recalls Dustin Diamond knife incident on set: ‘very physically threatening’
Late “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond once pulled a knife on a fellow actor during an on-set argument, a former production assistant claims. “I don’t remember what started it,” former “Saved by the Bell: the New Class” production assistant Scott DeVaney says in the “Hollywood Demons” docuseries episode “After the Bell.” According to…
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Judge mulls contempt after DHS posts ‘patently false’ attack on her ruling
A federal judge is considering holding Trump administration officials in contempt of court after the Department of Homeland Security posted a press release accusing her of knowingly releasing a murder suspect — a claim the Justice Department’s own attorney admitted in open court was false. U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose, a Biden appointee based in…
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How the Supreme Court Came to Accept a Practice It Called Unjust
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Seven years ago, midway through a multiyear demolition of the Voting Rights Act, John Roberts’s Supreme Court heard a…
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Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland reunite for the ‘serendipitous’ Santa Monica Jazz Festival
Jazz giant and celebrated bassist Stanley Clarke says launching and curating the new Santa Monica International Jazz Festival was serendipitous. Held in conjunction with the BroadStage, the city of Santa Monica and SM Festivals across various locations in Santa Monica, the festival, which started May 1 and runs through Saturday, includes a John Coltrane centennial…
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Trump’s judicial nominee sparks outrage with ‘chilling’ response to senator’s question
One of President Donald Trump’s nominees for a federal court seat in Texas sparked outrage after he refused to answer a basic legal question during a recent hearing. Sen Chris Coons (D-DE) asked John George Edward Marck, whom Trump nominated last month for U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, about what the…
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‘Star Wars’ Most Streamed: Gen A and Boomers Love ‘Mandalorian,’ Millennials Watch ‘Andor’
“Star Wars” has found a multigenerational audience in its various franchise series, with both “The Mandalorian” and “Andor” emerging as cross-generational favorites. Per Nielsen streaming numbers for the first quarter of 2026, “The Mandalorian” marks the most-streamed “Star Wars” title among both Gen Alpha (ages 2-13) and baby boomers (ages 62-80), while “Andor” has emerged…
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Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana files wild new claims against exec — including lurid threesome invitation — days after going viral with ‘fabricated’ sex slave allegations
Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Ranahas filed what he claims is new evidence supporting his sex abuse allegations against executive Lorna Hajdini — including one anonymous friend who claimed he was invited for a threesome. The anonymous witness statements contain details and quotes, and describe alleged encounters with Hajdini in September 2024. The lawsuit — which JPMorgan…
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What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement
Sony, owner of the PlayStation brand, has been accused of antitrust practices. The lawsuit was originally settled in 2024 but was rejected twice during the approval process. Last week, a judge approved a preliminary reopening of the settlement. The suit, brought before the San Francisco division of the United States District Court for the Northern…
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Fresh attacks in the Gulf spark fears of renewed war with Iran
BEIRUT — Confusion reigned on Monday over the fate of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran after a wave of fresh strikes on the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with reports of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, undermined confidence in the truce. The drone and missile strikes, the first since…
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Furious Hollywood star goes off on celebrities attending Jeff Bezos-backed Met Gala
Actress Taraji P. Henson took a swipe at celebrities who are attending the Met Gala, given heavy involvement this year by tech billionaire Jeff Bezos, Page Six reported on Monday. “The ‘Empire’ actress made her opinion on the topic known while responding to social media personality Meredith Lynch’s rant about Bezos’ involvement in the event,”…