The concept of American exceptionalism, which refers to the idea that the United States is inherently special and has a unique role in global affairs, has been subject to scrutiny. While former US President Donald Trump’s presidency was marked by controversy, it is not the sole reason for questioning this notion. The Financial Times, a … Read more
The highly anticipated second installment of Hilary Mantel’s trilogy, “The Mirror and the Light,” premieres on PBS’s Masterpiece this Sunday. The six-part series is a direct continuation of the previous show, which aired in 2015, and explores Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power and subsequent downfall. Mark Rylance reprises his role as the cunning Thomas Cromwell, … Read more
Carnie Wilson, star of the 1990s girl group Wilson Phillips, has been joined by her daughter Lola and sister Wendy for a new take on their classic hit “Hold On” in the upcoming American Idol auditions. The 19-year-old Lola gets her chance to shine solo, showcasing her harmonies alongside her famous mom and aunt. The … Read more
Sudan has been embroiled in a devastating civil war for almost two years, leaving millions affected and the country on the brink of collapse. The conflict between the army and a rival paramilitary force has claimed over 150,000 lives and displaced more than 12 million people. A further 30 million are in need of humanitarian … Read more
The gaming industry is bracing itself for a potential delay of Grand Theft Auto 6, which could have far-reaching consequences for game developers and publishers. According to Ben Porter, director of consulting at games industry intelligence firm Newzoo, some companies risk “tanking” if they make the wrong guess about GTA 6’s release date. If GTA … Read more
The Israeli-Lebanese border has seen its heaviest exchange of attacks since a four-month ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The violence comes as Israel vows to intensify its offensive in Gaza until Hamas releases the remaining Israeli hostages. According to Associated Press, the situation is complex, and it appears to be a one-off incident on the … Read more
Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate are in final talks to take domestic rights to Sundance’s most buzzed-about movie this year, the Bill Condon-directed Jennifer Lopez feature take on Broadway musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. The deal is reportedly worth a net low-$30s for Artists Equity’s production based on Terrence McNally and John Kander and Fred … Read more
Duke is the top team on both offense and defense, making them the favorites to win it all. With Cooper Flagg back from injury, they’re expected to crush their opponents. The Blue Devils have covered 9 of 11 games this season, including a recent blowout against UNC. However, Baylor might be able to keep pace … Read more
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission has successfully completed its ninth commercial crew rotation, with the spacecraft splashing down safely off the coast of Florida. The crew of four astronauts – Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Aleksandr Gorbunov – returned to Earth at 5:57 p.m. EDT on Tuesday. The mission, which lasted for months, was … Read more
Google has made a non-apology to users after deleting their timeline data, leaving some users without access to their curated data forever. The issue was first reported on March 11, when users discovered that their timeline data had been deleted. Google initially remained silent, but eventually sent an email explaining the technical issue and providing … Read more