57Mark Margolis, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ actor, dead at 83
Mark Margolis, a veteran actor known for his performances on “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has died, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Fact check: The day after his indictment, Trump lies again about Pence’s powers on January 6
The day after former President Donald Trump was indicted over his efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election, Trump repeated a lie that the indictment depicts as central to his attempt to obstruct the congressional certification of Joe Biden’s victory.
Former ‘The Bachelorette’ star announces she’s dating a woman
Former “The Bachelorette” star Gabby Windey may not have found love on the show, but she did find it in real life — with another woman.
Marc Maron thinks men who have a problem with the ‘Barbie’ movie are ‘insecure babies’
Marc Maron has a lot to say about “Barbie.” The comedian and actor called the Greta Gerwig directed movie “f—ing monumental,” and called out those who are bashing it.
Germany crashes out of Women’s World Cup as Morocco reaches knockout stage in tournament debut
Two-time world champion Germany crashed out of this year’s Women’s World Cup after drawing 1-1 to South Korea on Thursday.
Warner Bros. Discovery trims costs and losses but misses forecasts
Warner Bros. Discovery reported a larger-than-forecast loss in the second quarter, but the loss was narrower than a year ago.
Barr obliterates Trump’s defense: ‘He knew well that he had lost the election’
Former Attorney General Bill Barr on Wednesday undermined a key pillar of his old boss’s defense in the special counsel’s probe into 2020 election interference, telling CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that Donald Trump “knew well he lost the election.”
How ‘Heartstopper’ became the anti-’Euphoria’ with its tender coming-of-age tone
Nothing particularly dramatic happens during “Heartstopper,” the British teen drama that returns for its second season this week. And that alone, oddly, makes the show – which the San Francisco Chronicle rightly dubbed “the anti-‘Euphoria’” – feel somehow revolutionary, even more so a year after its US debut.
Lizzo is ‘hurt’ by suit filed by former dancers
Lizzo is addressing a lawsuit filed against her by three of her former dancers.
Writers union and Hollywood will resume talks, aiming to end the strike
Hollywood studios on Tuesday asked the Writers Guild back to the negotiating table in the first known talks since the nearly 100-day strike brought production of most television shows and movies to a halt.
Missouri executes Johnny Johnson, convicted of murdering a 6-year-old girl, despite his claim he was mentally ill
Missouri has executed a death row inmate for the 2002 murder of a young girl over the objections of his attorneys, who argued he was mentally incompetent and thus ineligible to be put to death.
What you should know about the latest Covid-19 surge. A doctor explains
Recent data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that a summer surge of Covid-19 could be underway, although not as significant as in past summers. By some measures, the number of coronavirus infections is rising, along with test positivity, emergency department visits and — most alarmingly — hospital admissions.
Hyundai invents a roomier glove compartment just for EVs
Electric vehicles can offer several benefits like quietness, smooth power delivery and lower operating costs. Now, Hyundai Motor Group is adding another amenity to that list: a bigger and better glove compartment.
Takeaways from presidential super PACs’ mid-year financial disclosures
Super PACs backing presidential candidates released their semi-annual financial disclosures on Monday, with the group supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ bid for president leading the pack with a $130 million haul.
Dillon man, Timothy Stevenson, sentenced for aggravated incest
A Dillon man was sentenced to two 24-years-to-life sentences in prison for aggravated incest after he was found guilty by a jury in June. Timothy Paul Stevenson was sentenced on July 26 for sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust- victim under 15 years of age and aggravated incest of a defendant's child.
American woman charged with conspiring to kill husband in the Bahamas granted $100,000 bail, lawyer says
The American woman arrested and charged with conspiring to kill her husband in the Bahamas months after the couple filed for divorce has been granted bail, a defense attorney said Wednesday.
Vermont man cited for negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams, police say
A Vermont man has been cited for negligence in the June vehicle crash that killed actor Treat Williams, state police said.
Jason Momoa got snow for his summer birthday
Jason Momoa may be from Honolulu, Hawaii, but he was far from its balmy warmth to celebrate his 44th birthday.
Robert Downey Jr. is giving away 6 of his ‘dream cars’
Robert Downey Jr. has a surprise. The “Iron Man” star revealed on Instagram that he is giving away six classic cars from his own personal collection.
Maude Apatow remembers Angus Cloud: ‘He was just the best’
Maude Apatow is mourning her late friend and “Euphoria” co-star, Angus Cloud. The actor died Monday at age 25.
Jamie Foxx says he ‘would’ve lost my life’ were it not for his sister
Jamie Foxx credits his sister with saving his life. Foxx, who in April was hospitalized after he experienced an undisclosed “medical complication,” posted a birthday message to his sister, Deidra Dixon, in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
Summer of extreme heat rages on with more record-breaking temperatures possible
Record-long extreme heat streaks are finally coming to an end, but despite the signs of relief, the dangerous heat isn’t going away completely. The relentless heat dome driving the deadly heat wave will meander across the southern tier of the US this week, bringing more record-breaking temperatures.
CCISD Athletics chooses new method to determine heat conditions
Football practice kicks off Monday for most high school programs in Texas.
Witness says Rep. Ronny Jackson handcuffed and ‘briefly detained’ during rodeo while trying to assist with medical emergency
Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas was handcuffed and placed on the ground face-first by local law enforcement while he was trying to assist a teenage girl in medical distress at a rodeo over the weekend, according to a witness who spoke to CNN.
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.25 billion after no player wins Tuesday’s drawing
The Mega Millions grand prize grew further past the billion-dollar mark after no winning ticket claimed the jackpot at Tuesday night’s drawing.
Supreme Court approval ratings at record lows, new Gallup poll shows
Approval ratings of the US Supreme Court remain at record low levels and Americans are closely divided on Justice Clarence Thomas, as the court continues to issue controversial opinions and is hit with criticism about ethics standards.
Suspect accused of sexually assaulting victim while "providing massage services"
Los Angeles police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting someone while "providing massage services."
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death for killing 11 worshippers in 2018 massacre
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers and wounded six others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 in the deadliest-ever attack on Jewish people in the United States, was unanimously sentenced to death by a federal jury on Wednesday.
Fox executives encourage Trump to participate in first GOP presidential primary debate
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday dined with top Fox executives at his Bedminster golf club, during which Fox News president Jay Wallace and the network’s chief executive, Suzanne Scott, encouraged him to participate in the first presidential debate the network is hosting later this month, two sources with knowledge told CNN.
Gal Gadot confirms ‘Wonder Woman 3’ is happening
Gal Gadot may be picking up the Lasso of Truth again. In an interview with ComicBook.com conducted prior to the SAG/AFTRA strike, the actress said she will be developing “Wonder Woman 3” for DC Studios with James Gunn and Peter Safran. (CNN and DC Studios are both part of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
Surprise Squad Pampers New Caney Beauty Queen Overcoming Adversity
Esmeralda Tristan has endured more than most teenagers her age, yet she continues to strut through life and adversities with positivity. The 17-year-old from New Caney was enjoying the day at an ATV park with friends on April 15th when they were hit by another ATV. One of Tristan’s friends was pinned under the vehicle while another died. Tristan lost her right hand and suffered a neck fracture.
US troops restricted to American bases, embassy in Niger
US troops in Niger have been restricted to the American military bases and US embassy in Niger, as the Biden administration works to restore democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum to power.
Disney’s governing district in Florida slashes all DEI programs
In the ongoing battle between Walt Disney World and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney’s governing district – whose current board was hand-picked by DeSantis and took control of the district in February – abolished all of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the district said in a Tuesday news release.
Judge assigned to Trump case previously said ‘the country is watching to see what the consequences are’ for January 6
District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who has been assigned to preside over former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in Washington, DC, has repeatedly spoken out in very strong terms against the efforts to overturn the election and disrupt the transfer of power.
21 Donald Trump election lies listed in his new indictment
Special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday that the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol was “fueled by lies” told by former President Donald Trump. The indictment of Trump on four new federal criminal charges, all related to the former president’s effort to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election, lays out some of those lies one by one.
Beyoncé omits her usual Lizzo shout-out in ‘Break My Soul’
Beyoncé appeared to skip over Lizzo’s name as she performed “Break My Soul (Queen’s Remix)” at a concert in Boston on Tuesday, following the news that Lizzo is being sued by three former dancers alleging harassment and hostile work environment.
The number of available jobs in the US just fell to its lowest level in more than two years
Job openings in the United States fell in June to their lowest level since April 2021, according to the latest labor turnover data published Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oklahoma lawsuit seeks to block opening of first publicly funded religious charter school in the US
A lawsuit filed Monday in Oklahoma is seeking to block the state’s support for the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school.
Aid group working to secure the freedom of an American woman and her daughter kidnapped in Haiti, it says
Six days since American nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter were kidnapped from the community ministry where she works in Haiti, information about their capture and whereabouts remains unclear as the aid group works with authorities and partners in the United States and Haiti to secure their freedom, it said.
Homeowner fatally shoots man he believes is intruder, Atlanta police say
A death investigation is underway Monday morning at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta.
Tom Hanks and Johnathon Schaech have a ‘That Thing You Do’ reunion
Tom Hanks and Johnathon Schaech are still going strong as friends nearly 30 years after they both starred in “That Thing You Do.”
5 to 9 before 9 to 5: Why TikTok is obsessed with the hours before the workday
Every weekday, Maddi Todd wakes up at 4:30 a.m. and is out the door by 5 to start her day.
‘Nowhere to hide’: The question troubling Ukrainian troops amid a grinding counteroffensive
The four roads of Staromaiorske appear almost ground to dust in the drone footage. It’s a tiny village, but as the latest gain of Ukraine’s renewed counteroffensive in the direction of Mariupol, Staromaiorske’s symbolism far outweighs its size.
Idaho prosecutors plan to seek death penalty against Chad Daybell in alleged murders of two children and his first wife
Prosecutors in Idaho are planning to seek the death penalty in the murder case against Chad Daybell, according to a court document filed Thursday. Daybell is accused of conspiring with his current wife, Lori Vallow, to kill two of her children and his first wife. He has pleaded not guilty.
HSBC raises outlook as profits nearly double
HSBC’s profits have soared as it continues to cut costs and cash in on high interest rates around the world.
Police release information on investigation that led to charges against Lori Vallow in the murder of her former husband
Details of the investigation leading to the charges against Lori Vallow in the death of her former husband show he feared for their children’s safety, police say, citing a mental health petition Charles Vallow filed.
Invasive fruit fly prompts quarantine for 79 square miles of Los Angeles County
A 79-square-mile area of Los Angeles County is under quarantine after an invasive fruit fly was found there – the first such quarantine for the pest in the Western Hemisphere, according to California officials.
Lifeguard discovers body inside a plastic barrel at a Malibu, California, beach
A man’s body was found inside a plastic barrel at a beach in Malibu, California, after a lifeguard spotted the unusual item floating offshore, officials announced.
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow indicted on murder charges
A grand jury in Idaho on Tuesday indicted Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow on murder charges in connection with the deaths of Vallow’s two children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow.
Chinese zoo denies its sun bears are people in costume
A zoo in eastern China has denied suggestions that some of its bears were people dressed in costume after videos of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs – and looking uncannily human – went viral, fueling rumors and conspiracy theories on Chinese social media.