Biden promised to defeat authoritarianism. Reality got in the way

vox.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken performs “Rockin’ in the Free World” with members of The 1999 band at the Barman Dictat bar in Kyiv on May 14, 2024. | Brendan…

André Holland on the Tough Conversations He Had to Portray Huey P. Newton in ‘The Big Cigar’

hollywoodreporter.com In the opening narration of The Big Cigar, actor André Holland, who portrays Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton in the Apple TV+ biographical drama, delivers a…

Dr. Jill Stein & Michael Hudson: Fighting Russia & China to Last American: Destroying US From Within

nakedcapitalism.com Yves here. Some readers plan to vote for Jill Stein even though her campaign seems quixotic. This interview of her and Michael Hudson shows how her effort nevertheless can…

Sen. Cruz Urges DOJ, FBI To Investigate Whether Foreign Adversaries Are Behind Gaza War Protests In US

zerohedge.com Sen. Cruz Urges DOJ, FBI To Investigate Whether Foreign Adversaries Are Behind Gaza War Protests In US Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)…

These Foreign Countries Have American War Memorials and Cemeteries

247wallst.com Serving one’s country in the military is a profound honor. United States soldiers have fought in battles across the globe and some fallen soldiers from World War I, World…

‘The Big Cigar’ Episode Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out?

thewrap.com André Holland fights the power and impacts Hollywood’s framework in his role as real-life figure Huey P. Newton in Apple TV+’s “The Big Cigar,” which landed on the streamer…

‘Oh, Canada’ Review: Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi and Uma Thurman in Paul Schrader’s Feeble Inquiry Into Mortality

hollywoodreporter.com Paul Schrader’s 1999 adaptation of novelist Russell Banks’ Affliction, led by scorching performances from Nick Nolte and James Coburn, was an unsettlingly bleak meeting of…

‘The Big Cigar’: How to Watch the Huey P. Newton Series for Free on Apple TV+

billboard.com All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the…

James Franco Makes Rare Public Appearance at Cannes Party

vanityfair.com After six years in the shadows, James Franco is stepping out once again. The Pineapple Express star attended a party at Cannes, marking one of Franco’s only public…

Who is Carlos Alonso? Details emerge about boater who struck Ella Adler

newsweek.com New details are emerging about the 78-year-old Florida man who was identified as the boater who fatally struck 15-year-old Ella Adler. Adler was struck by a boat after she…

‘The Big Cigar’ Review: Apple TV+ Limited Series Should’ve Been a Movie

thewrap.com “The Big Cigar” had a long journey to the screen. It was first set up at Sony in 2012 as a film adaptation of a Playboy article by journalist Joshuah Berman, who had…

André Holland Is Stellar as Huey P. Newton, but ‘The Big Cigar’ Never Ignites: TV Review

variety.com While much attention is paid to the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Panther Party hasn’t been as closely examined in popular culture. Apple TV+‘s “The Big Cigar” is adapted…

‘The Big Cigar’ Review: André Holland’s Apple TV+ Huey Newton Series Can’t Decide Whose Story It’s Telling

hollywoodreporter.com Whether it’s something like “Central” for Expats or “Long, Long Time” from The Last of Us, the change-of-perspective standalone episode has become a way to deliver a…

‘The Big Cigar’: Huey P. Newton Contemplates His ‘Second Chance at Life’ After Prison in Exclusive Clip

thewrap.com is contemplating his “second chance at life” following his release from prison in TheWrap’s exclusive sneak peek at the new Apple TV+ series. In the clip, he explains to…

'What Do You Say to a Vietnam War Veteran?' Harris Faulkner Seeks Answers

newsweek.com While U.S. Army Specialist Jerry Augustine was dodging enemy bullets and Agent Orange dropped from American airplanes in Vietnam, he assumed he was doing so with the support…

Binance Unveils New Spot Trading Pairs, Here’s All

coingape.com In a strategic and forward-thinking move aimed at enriching the trading ecosystem and fostering increased user engagement, Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency…

State Department removes Cuba from short list of countries deemed uncooperative on counterterrorism

pbs.org Secretary of State Antony Blinken removed Cuba Wednesday from the State Department’s short list of countries that it deems less than fully cooperative against violent…

Explainer-Austria's Raiffeisen faces US wrath over Russian business

aol.com LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury has warned Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) that its access to the U.S. financial system could be restricted…

NRA warns members about travel to Caribbean island

newsweek.com The National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has issued a warning to its members about traveling to the "Turks and Chaos," a play on the name…

Kansas' governor has killed proposed limits on foreign land ownership

abcnews.go.com TOPEKA, Kan. -- Proposed restrictions in Kansas on the foreign ownership of land died Friday when the state's Democratic governor vetoed a bill that top Republican lawmakers…

Setting Issue Priorities

reason.com If you follow politics and public policy, you are likely to be bombarded with messages about a vast range of different issues. How do you prioritize among them? Setting…

Biden Bans Chinese-Controlled Crypto Mining Near US Military Base

cryptopotato.com United States President Joe Biden has shut down a Chinese-based cryptocurrency mining firm and banned it from acquiring land close to a Wyoming nuclear missile base.…

Migrants play ‘the asylum lottery’ on controversial US government app

siliconvalley.com Patrick J. McDonnell | (TNS) Los Angeles Times Having fled his native Venezuela, Luis Guerrero was living in Colombia when he heard about a legal way to get into the United…

Biden Shuts Down Chinese-Backed Crypto Mine Near Nuke Missile Base

bitcoinist.com United States President Joe Biden has ordered the shutdown and sale of a Chinese-originated crypto mining operation located near a critical Air Force base in Wyoming, the…

Stupidity is our destiny: Historic closed-end fund overpricing

acadian-asset.com Are stock markets getting more efficient over time? Should we say that the arc of market history is long, but it bends towards rationality? Sadly, no. My own belief in…

"Combat Illegal Corporate Behavior"

zerohedge.com "Combat Illegal Corporate Behavior" - Dem Lawmakers Urge Biden To Use Executive Action Against High Food Prices Greedflation is a myth, and Democrats are well aware of this.…

James Franco & Tommy Lee Jones Team For Action Thriller ‘The Razor’s Edge’

deadline.com We can tell you that James Franco and Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones are leading the action thriller The Razor’s Edge from producer Corey Large (Paradise City, It Follows, The…

Robert Menendez trial: 8 facts to know about the federal corruption case

newsweek.com New Jersey Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez heads to Federal District Court in Manhattan on Monday for the start of his latest corruption trial - the second in the last seven…

Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial, explained

vox.com Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife Nadine Arslanian arrive for a state dinner in honor of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the White House in Washington, DC, on…

Jury selection to begin in bribery case against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez in New York

nbcnews.com Jury selection begins Monday in the federal criminal trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., who is charged with accepting “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in bribes —…

America’s misunderstood border crisis, in 8 charts

vox.com Migrant people of different nationalities seeking asylum in the United States travel on freight cars of the Mexican train known as “The Beast” as they arrive at the border…

Gig work is the new Ellis Island for immigrants looking for work. But many drivers feel trapped in the long hours and low pay

businessinsider.com Many recent immigrants to the US rely on gig driving for Uber and Lyft. Noah Sheidlower Immigrants nationwide are relying heavily on gig work driving for Uber and Lyft to…

Economic sanctions, donor whims, and legalese: Exiled media outlets face challenges in reporting on their home countries

niemanlab.org On World Press Freedom Day last week, the International Consortium of Investigative Reporters said in a statement that “governments worldwide are failing to protect — and…

Mark Cuban Slams SEC’s Impact on US Crypto Token Releases

coingape.com Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has openly condemned the work of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding crypto regulations, and especially in token…

In ‘The Big Cigar,’ a Black Panther Stars in a Fake Movie

nytimes.com When the movie producer Bert Schneider met the Black Panther Party leader Huey P. Newton, he swooned. Schneider, who had helped revolutionize the movie industry (and made a…

ATX TV Festival Adds Panels on ‘The Big Cigar,’ Strikes Impact, Future of Late-Night and More (Exclusive)

hollywoodreporter.com ATX TV Festival has added panels on Apple TV+’s The Big Cigar, the impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the future of late-night and more to its upcoming 13th season.…

BILLINGS Auction House Presents: LATIN ART + DESIGN AUCTION

benzinga.com LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BILLINGS is thrilled to showcase Latin Art + Design on May 18th, 2024 at 10AM PDT. This sale compiles unique and desirable modern…

'Severe Geomagnetic Storm' May Hit Earth Today: Everything You Need to Know

newsweek.com For the first time in 19 years, a "severe" solar storm warning has been issued for several plumes of solar material about to slam into the Earth. These five coronal mass…

Who Is The Woman In That Bacardi Commercial?

looper.com Learn More Who Is The Woman In That Bacardi Commercial? If you're ready to sip a summertime cocktail, Bacardi Rum has you covered. Their latest spokesperson is a famous…

Severe Solar Storm To Hit Earth On Saturday

en.money.it A set of waves from the Sun are expected to arrive on Saturday. Scientists monitoring the Sun detected at least four Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) being launched on the…

Russia celebrates Victory Day as Putin reminds the world of nuclear ability

pbs.org Russia on Thursday wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, as President Vladimir Putin celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II by hailing his…

Cuba may import sugar, rum industry pressed amid disastrous harvest

aol.com The Cuban sugar harvest is winding down at the lowest tonnage since 1900, forcing the government to import and putting more pressure on its domestic rum, soft drink and…

Roseanne Barr unapologetic in rant against ABC, former co-stars and media

newsweek.com Roseanne Barr was not in an apologetic mood Tuesday night at a party celebrating the launch of Mr. Birchum, a politically incorrect animated show that marks her return to…

Hurricane sparks surge in Florida's flamingo population

newsweek.com When Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida last August, the Category 3 storm produced an unexpected outcome: a surge in the Sunshine State's flamingo population. The…

Two ideas of free speech duel at America’s Supreme Court

economist.com BACK WHEN X was still Twitter, Ron DeSantis, Florida’s governor, was no fan of the social-media company. In May 2021 he heralded his signing of Senate Bill 7072 as a strike…

Panama's new president promises to close crossing for US-bound migrants

newsweek.com Panama's newly elected President José Raúl Mulino has pledged to "close" the Darién Gap, a swampy jungle on the border with Colombia that serves as a major passageway for…

McMaken: The FBI And CIA Are Enemies Of The American People

zerohedge.com McMaken: The FBI And CIA Are Enemies Of The American People Authored by Ryan McMaken via The Mises Institute, Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson sat down for a three-hour-plus…