A five-year-old Confederate statue in Washington D.C., toppled and vandalized during protests in 2020, is set to be repaired and returned to its location by fall, according to the National Park Service. The Albert Pike statue was removed from its pedestal during a summer protest in 2020, but will now be reinstalled later this year … Read more
The classic police drama series T.J. Hooker is set to be revived as an action comedy film, with plans to leverage its basic concept and tone down its serious elements. The show’s success led to a steady ratings performer, spawning millions of Americans’ introduction to Heather Locklear and solidifying Adrian Zmed’s role in Grease 2. … Read more
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Australia has selected Japan’s improved Mogami-class frigate design for its future fleet of general-purpose frigates, in a deal that strengthens ties between the two US Indo-Pacific allies and marks Japan’s first major defense export. The Australian Defence Department announced the selection after a rigorous tender process. Under the $10 billion program, Australia will acquire 11 … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a White House taskforce to oversee elements of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The taskforce will be led by Trump and include JD Vance as vice-chair, with an executive director overseeing daily operations. The move comes despite tensions between the federal government and local authorities in … Read more
ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot created by OpenAI, has faced criticism for its inability to recognize users in mental or emotional distress. In recent months, reports have surfaced that people are turning to the system as a kind of therapist, but it often fails to provide adequate support. In response to these concerns, OpenAI is … Read more
Around 3,200 union workers at Boeing facilities in Missouri and Illinois began striking Monday night after rejecting a contract offer from the company. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) members work on fighter jets like the F-15 and F/A-18 models. The strike is due to the rejection of an earlier 4-year contract … Read more
Denver International Airport (DIA) has made significant changes to its security checkpoints. As of Tuesday, travelers will now be routed through either the east or west checkpoints on Level 6. The new checkpoint mirrors the west security checkpoint and features three separate entrances for standard passengers, restricted access groups, and TSA PreCheck customers. According to … Read more
The Pickup, a new comedy thriller on Prime Video, boasts a talented ensemble cast including Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer. Directed by Tim Story, the film follows two unlikely truck drivers, Russ (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), who must work together to stop a team of armed robbers. The chemistry between Murphy and Davidson … Read more
Battlefield 6’s open beta has started generating buzz before its official launch, with thousands of players already logging in on Steam. According to Insider Gaming, the game reached a peak concurrent player count of 9,463 on Monday, August 4 – just days after preloading began. The massive spike in users is largely due to people … Read more