Washington Democrats vow changes to sales tax bill amid public schools' concerns
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Helena Bonham Carter says Tim Burton sketched her 'giving birth'
Helena Bonham Carter says Tim Burton was sketching while she was "literally giving birth".
The 59-year-old star - whose 13-year relationship with the iconic filmmaker ended in 2014 - has recalled how her 67-year-old ...Read more
Quentin Tarantino blasts Hunger Games as 'PG rip off' of Battle Royale
Quentin Tarantino has branded The Hunger Games as "Battle Royale except PG".
The 62-year-old filmmaker has claimed author Suzanne Collins - whose novels were adapted into the hugely successful film franchise - of "ripping...Read more
Avatar will end if Fire and Ash fails, James Cameron suggests
James Cameron is prepared to end the Avatar series if Fire and Ash underperforms.
The upcoming sci-fi blockbuster will be the next instalment in the 71-year-old director's smash-hit series, but Cameron has now revealed he...Read more
Biffy Clyro forced to postpone US tour due to major visa error
Biffy Clyro have postponed their US tour after "some f****** genius" made an error with their visa applications.
The Scottish rock band were due to kick off a string of intimate dates in the United States on December 2 in...Read more
Oasis Live '25 was in pre-production for 14 months, video director reveals
Oasis' video director and designer Jon Shrimpton has revealed the Oasis Live '25 tour had been in pre-production for 14 months.
The long-awaited reunion between Noel and Liam Gallagher was announced in August 2024, with ...Read more
'Such a travesty.” Advocates for Haiti blast Trump administration's move to end TPS
The Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status, TPS, for up to a half million Haitians prompted an immediate wave of criticism from nonprofit organizations working in Haiti, community activists and...Read more
New EPA rule gives oil, gas firms more time to fix equipment leaking methane
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday finalized a rule granting oil and gas operators more than a year in additional time to comply with mandates set by former President Joe Biden to replace leaky equipment and ...Read more
US forces will use Dominican Republic base in cartel campaign
The Trump administration will use a Dominican Republic air base and airport in its campaign against drug cartels, strengthening cooperation in the Caribbean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday alongside the ...Read more
Rebooted Vanderpump Rules is very different, says Lisa Vanderpump
Lisa Vanderpump thinks the new series of Vanderpump Rules is "very different".
The long-running reality TV series underwent a reboot ahead of season 12, and Lisa is convinced that the all-new cast will prove to be a hit ...Read more
Gunman critically wounds two National Guard members in DC ambush
WASHINGTON — Two National Guard members on patrol just blocks from the White House were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a rapid law enforcement and military response across a busy stretch of...Read more
St. Paul City Council calls for investigation of officers' use of force during ICE operation
The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday called for the city’s Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission to conduct a “thorough investigation” of St. Paul officers’ use-of-force during Tuesday’s federal ...Read more
Trump loses bid to revive 'frivolous' suit against Hillary Clinton
President Donald Trump failed to sway a U.S. appeals court to revive a civil lawsuit accusing Hillary Clinton and others of conspiring to tarnish his 2016 campaign with bogus claims of collusion with Russia.
A three-judge...Read more
Elizabeth Olsen: I've always idolized the British countryside
Elizabeth Olsen has always "idolized the British countryside".
The 36-year-old actress was recently mocked for hailing the British countryside as her ideal eternity world - but Elizabeth has now doubled-down on that ...Read more
Halle Bailey feels 'healed and free'
Halle Bailey feels fully "healed".
The 25-year-old star admits that 2025 has proven to be a "really transformative year" for her, following her acrimonious split from ex-boyfriend DDG.
Halle - who has son Halo, 23 months...Read more
National ruling issued on immigration court policy that began in Washington state
A burning question hangs over a national court ruling declaring the Trump administration's restrictive bond policy for detained immigrants is unlawful: Will immigration judges abide by it?
In all other times, I would have...Read more
Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson names 60-person transition team
Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announced her full transition team Wednesday, naming 60 local experts, organizers and advocates as she prepares to take over from outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell in January.
The new list ...Read more
Greta Thunberg banned from Venice after climate protesters dye Grand Canal green
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been fined and temporarily banned from Venice, Italy, after protesters dyed the Grand Canal green over the weekend.
Thunberg, 22, was with Extinction Rebellion, an environmental group ...Read more
Judges allow Republican-drawn North Carolina congressional map to take effect for 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. — A panel of federal judges on Wednesday rejected an effort to prevent North Carolina’s new Republican-favoring congressional map from taking effect before the midterm elections.
The challengers had ...Read more
Ex-CT state rep. pleads guilty in extortion case. He could be witness in trial of second ex-official
Former state legislator Christopher Ziogas pleaded guilty to extortion and bank fraud charges Wednesday, admitting his involvement in a scheme to derail a government audit of his fiancé’s optometry practice by ...Read more
Texas parents can use $10K school vouchers at private pre-Ks in 2026, state says
Parents of qualifying children in Texas will be able to receive the state’s standard school voucher of about $10,000 to attend private preschools, a major win for families and child care providers.
The Texas Comptroller...Read more
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