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‘The president is lost’: Ex-Trump adviser skewers former boss for ‘incoherent’ Iran move
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton had some harsh words for the current administration’s strategy on Iran on CNN Thursday. “I want to play an exchange or one part of an exchange,” said anchor John Berman. “I want to read you something else. And this has
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‘Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85’ Review: Netflix Spinoff Is Haunted by Missed Opportunities
In the world of fully optional animated spinoffs made for streaming, a companion to “Stranger Things” may be the easiest layup imaginable. Plenty of contemporary animated supplements play like elevated versions of the janky Saturday morning cartoons of yore, and of course that kind of throwback is the whole “Stranger Things” deal, at least when
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Trump orders up new ‘shoot and kill’ operation in Strait of Hormuz
In yet another sign that things are not going well despite all his predictions that the war with Iran is about to come to a close, Donald Trump is threatening more violence in the Strait of Hormuz where the Middle Eastern country has the upper hand. The war, which the president claims the US has
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Inside Nikki Glaser’s decision to flee Los Angeles for ‘relaxed’ Missouri
Nikki Glaser fled Los Angeles for Missouri to get “away from it all.” The comedian discussed her departure on “Live With Kelly and Mark” Wednesday when Mark Conseulos asked what it was like returning to St. Louis for her “Good Girl” comedy special. “I live in St. Louis,” the 41-year-old, who suffered a wardrobe malfunction
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L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds
Voters in the city of Los Angeles overwhelmingly cite the high cost of housing and homelessness as serious problems, but lack confidence in the ability of local and state government to make the city more affordable. Those findings come from a poll commissioned by the Los Angeles Business Council and released Thursday ahead of June’s
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GOP losing confidence on ICE bill fight that could easily ‘derail’: analysis
Members of the Republican Party reportedly feel less confident about pushing through a Department of Homeland Security bill that includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding. The DHS has faced a protracted funding crisis as negotiations between Democrats and Republicans have stalled over competing demands regarding immigration enforcement agencies. The partial government shutdown has lasted more
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Netflix Authorizes $25 Billion Stock Buyback
Netflix’s board of directors has authorized a stock buyback of an additional $25 billion. The move comes as the company looks to boost its share price following a major hit driven by its initial $83 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and studio assets. To help fund the transaction, the streamer temporarily paused its
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Trump says he ordered Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ Iran mine-laying boats in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump claimed Thursday he had ordered the US Navy to take lethal action against Iranian mine-laying vessels attempting to obstruct trade through the Strait of Hormuz — in another apparent blow to the recently extended cease-fire between Washington and Tehran. An IRGC boat allegedly taking part in an operation to seize ships attempting to
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Jim Jordan among three top House Republicans to defy Trump — and threaten president’s plan
Three key Republicans in the House are breaking from President Donald Trump’s strategy to pass funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the latest complication to a process already rife with disagreement. According to Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman, “House Republicans are increasingly ignoring the Trump White House. First they scoffed at Trump’s 18-month clean extension
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Streaming Can Wait: How Longer Theatrical Windows Became the New Gospel
Of all of the Hollywood actors and directors who garnered cheers at last week’s CinemaCon, no one received a louder ovation than Steven Spielberg. The legendary director himself applauded Universal for replacing its policy of bringing its movies to premium on-demand as early as 17 days after theatrical release with 45 days starting in 2027