Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned authorities would crack down on “street terror” as thousands of protesters joined a march in Istanbul to show support for the city’s arrested mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu was arrested on Wednesday over alleged corruption and “terror” links, sparking widespread protests across Istanbul. The opposition CHP party, which was … Read more
A pro-Beijing newspaper, Ta Kung Pao, has urged billionaire Li Ka-shing’s company, CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd., to abandon its agreement to sell a group of ports on the Panama Canal to BlackRock Inc. The paper claims that this transaction would harm China’s national security and development interests, contravening Hong Kong laws on safeguarding these interests. … Read more
TBS will no longer air new episodes of Seth MacFarlane’s animated series American Dad after the current season. The show’s move from FOX in 2014 marked its debut on basic cable, where it has been a strong performer for the network. The decision comes as Warner Bros. Discovery continues to reevaluate its cable networks, including … Read more
The threat of massive tariffs on EU wine has already caused some importers to pause shipments. The proposed tariffs, framed as a response to EU whiskey duties, could devastate the US wine industry if they become permanent. Europe recently pushed back its whiskey tariffs by 12 days, emphasizing its willingness to engage in constructive dialogue. … Read more
The stage is set for an unprecedented matchup in the 2025 NCAA tournament, pitting two of college basketball’s most iconic coaches against each other. John Calipari, Arkansas, and Rick Pitino, St. John’s, will clash in a battle that transcends the game itself. The connection between these two Hall of Famers – both former champions at … Read more
Samuel L. Jackson credits his late friend Bruce Willis for career advice that helped him achieve stability in Hollywood. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Jackson recalled a conversation he had with Willis while shooting “Die Hard With A Vengeance” in 1994. Willis advised Jackson to find a beloved character to fall back on for … Read more
European leaders are calling for increased defense spending amid rising tensions in the region. The European Commission has proposed measures that could bring about €800 billion ($867 billion) in new defense spending, but some leaders want it to go even further. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the EU needs to “seriously discuss” a joint … Read more
Laughter filled the air on March 20 as New York City’s Broadway welcomed Operation Mincemeat, a musical transfer from its Olivier-winning West End show. The event brought together stars including Dylan Mulvaney, Samuel L. Jackson, and Julie Klausner to celebrate the new production. Based on a true World War II scheme, the musical tells the … Read more
Actress Drew Barrymore has spoken candidly about raising her two daughters, Olive, 12, and Frankie, 10, without a traditional family dynamic due to her divorce from ex-husband Will Kopelman. Barrymore recently shared her experiences on The Drew Barrymore Show with Frank Zappa’s daughter Moon Zappa, discussing the challenges of being a single mom in an … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed concerns about the company’s declining stock value and vandalism incidents targeting its electric vehicles at an all-hands meeting. Musk assured employees that they should keep their shares, citing the company’s promising prospects in robotaxis and humanoid robots. Musk highlighted Tesla’s technology advancements, including a new software update for robotaxi capabilities, … Read more