Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has expressed regret over turning down the lead role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 film Boogie Nights. In an interview with Anderson for Esquire, DiCaprio said that he can’t imagine anyone but Mark Wahlberg playing the iconic character of Dirk Diggler. The film tells the story of a young man who … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine in a call with US President Donald Trump and other European leaders. The conversation came ahead of a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Starmer emphasized that international borders should not be changed by force and that … Read more
The Detroit Lions made significant adjustments after Wednesday’s joint practice, leading to a more competitive session on Thursday at the Meijer Performance Center. Both teams showcased impressive performances, but the Lions’ defense ultimately gained the upper hand. In two situational defensive wins, the Lions’ offense was put in tough end-of-game situations, with quarterback Jared Goff … Read more
More than 100 nonprofit groups have criticized Israel’s rules for aid organizations working in the Gaza Strip, saying they block much-needed relief and replace independent organizations with those serving Israel’s agenda. The groups, including Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders, and CARE, claim that registering their donors and staff could endanger staff and give Israel broad grounds … Read more
Scientists have finally cracked the code on a mysterious cosmic object called PKS 1424+240, a blazar that produces extremely energetic gamma rays and is the brightest neutrino-emitting blazar in the sky. Using 15 years of high-precision radio observation with the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), researchers discovered the location of the supermassive black hole’s jet, … Read more
US President Donald Trump announced that KISS would be among this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees, marking a surprising inclusion for the band given Trump’s well-known aversion to criticism of him. The decision has raised eyebrows, especially considering Trump’s treatment of critics and his recent actions against institutions like the Bureau of Labor Statistics. KISS will … Read more
The under bet for the Rams vs Texans matchup is looking like a good value pick, despite Matthew Stafford’s lingering back injury. While Stafford’s injury risk can’t be ignored, his lack of preseason play and training camp reps could impact his performance in Week 1. The Rams’ defense, which was undervalued last season, is expected … Read more
Alien: Earth, a new spin-off series from creator Noah Hawley, is set to premiere on Hulu and FX on August 12. The show takes place in the year 2120 and follows a group of characters as they navigate a dystopian future where five corporations govern Earth. According to a synopsis for the series, humans have … Read more
A team of scientists at Virginia Tech has made a groundbreaking discovery, creating frozen discs of ice that can self-propel across a patterned metal surface. This breakthrough is the latest from Jonathan Boreyko’s lab, which previously demonstrated a three-phase Leidenfrost effect in water vapor and liquid water. The researchers found that by placing a thin … Read more
Microsoft has integrated OpenAI’s advanced GPT-5 AI system into its various products to boost reasoning capabilities across platforms. The integration brings new intelligence to coding, chat, and everyday tasks. GPT-5 is the latest model developed by OpenAI, offering improved reasoning abilities and efficiency in Azure environments. It is used in Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling users … Read more