Netflix is hiring a $ 900,000-per-year AI product manager, Disney is looking for generative AI specialists, and Sony seeks an AI ethics expert, while the tech becomes a staple of SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild picket signs.
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday his attorneys had a "productive meeting" with special counsel Jack Smith's team despite reports of his legal team being informed of a potential forthcoming indictment.
A federal judge hit the brakes on approving Hunter Biden's plea agreement with federal prosecutors over a clause that indicated the deal had a "much broader" legal shield beyond the three criminal charges the president's son faces.
The Supreme Court on Thursday vacated judicial stays on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, siding with the developers of the 303-mile natural gas pipeline and allowing construction to proceed.
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) called for a nationwide ban on gender transition surgeries for minors, saying the federal government needed to stop the "barbaric ... mutilation of children."
The House narrowly advanced its annual military construction appropriations bill on Thursday, ending a weeklong standoff between GOP leadership and hard-line conservatives who initially threatened to tank the legislation unless deep spending cuts were made.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) had an awkward moment during a roll call vote in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday when she started speaking instead of voting "aye" or "nay."
HUNTER BIDEN PLEA DEAL A SCAM FROM THE START. Experienced observers knew there was something funny about the Justice Department's plea agreement with Hunter Biden from the moment it was announced on June 20. There were two big flashing signs.
The Tuesday event saw upwards of 100 WGA and SAG-AFTRA members, non-union writers and other supporters marching in the rain as they showed solidarity with the medium's east coast writers.
Chris Keyser added in a pointed speech that lasted over 17 minutes that when it comes to the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA negotiations, "there is no winner or loser. It’s just a deal."
I'd say things are looking especially good for A24 and Angel Studios, who both got exemptions for some of their productions already. If I were them I'd sign an agreement with them, accepting their terms and allowing all their productions to not be classified as struck work
The faith-based political thriller has already sold more than $127 million worth of tickets at the U.S. box office, making it the sleeper hit of the summer season.
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' helped theatrical revenue leap by 66 percent, while Comcast president Mike Cavanagh said of the writers and actors strikes: "We remain committed to reaching a fair deal as soon as possible."
Democrats have a slight advantage over Republicans when it comes to the Electoral College vote in 2024, according to the first predictions out of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
Maybe a solution could be getting rid of some tribes entirely, so that we're not so divided? We can still have tribes, but we really don't need this many of them
Actors Strike Hits Locarno: Riz Ahmed Pulls Out of Festival, Stellan Skarsgard to Forgo Award in Solidarity (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The cast of 'Theater Camp' will also not be attending the Swiss festival.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Review: Seth Rogen’s Spin on Beloved Franchise Is a Rowdy Good Time (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The adolescent reptiles are back in a new big-screen animated incarnation with a stellar voice cast including Jackie Chan, Ice Cube and Rose Byrne.
Studios Quietly Go on Hiring Spree for AI Specialist Jobs Amid Picket Line Anxiety (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Netflix is hiring a $ 900,000-per-year AI product manager, Disney is looking for generative AI specialists, and Sony seeks an AI ethics expert, while the tech becomes a staple of SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild picket signs.
Donald Trump says attorneys had 'productive meeting' with DOJ ahead of potential indictment (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday his attorneys had a "productive meeting" with special counsel Jack Smith's team despite reports of his legal team being informed of a potential forthcoming indictment.
Hunter Biden plea: First son's diversion agreement 'much broader' than judge expected (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
A federal judge hit the brakes on approving Hunter Biden's plea agreement with federal prosecutors over a clause that indicated the deal had a "much broader" legal shield beyond the three criminal charges the president's son faces.
Supreme Court allows construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline to proceed (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
The Supreme Court on Thursday vacated judicial stays on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, siding with the developers of the 303-mile natural gas pipeline and allowing construction to proceed.
Mike Johnson pushes federal ban on child transgender surgeries to stop 'unspeakable harms' (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) called for a nationwide ban on gender transition surgeries for minors, saying the federal government needed to stop the "barbaric ... mutilation of children."
House passes military appropriations bill despite GOP standoff (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
The House narrowly advanced its annual military construction appropriations bill on Thursday, ending a weeklong standoff between GOP leadership and hard-line conservatives who initially threatened to tank the legislation unless deep spending cuts were made.
Dianne Feinstein aide awkwardly interrupts her during vote (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) had an awkward moment during a roll call vote in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday when she started speaking instead of voting "aye" or "nay."
Trump support grows among college-educated as primary foes fail to lock up group (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
Former President Donald Trump is gaining support among college-educated voters, cementing his double-digit lead over Republican primary competitors.
Hunter Biden plea deal a scam from the start (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
HUNTER BIDEN PLEA DEAL A SCAM FROM THE START. Experienced observers knew there was something funny about the Justice Department's plea agreement with Hunter Biden from the moment it was announced on June 20. There were two big flashing signs.
Ultra-fast niobium batteries boast 6-min charge for Lotus Elise-based EV (arstechnica.com)
Nyobolt's battery tech is meant for consumer applications, as well as EVs.
Google delays launch of Find My Device network and trackers, benefiting Apple (9to5google.com)
Microsoft Teams + Office bundle leads to official EU antitrust probe (arstechnica.com)
It's Microsoft's first formal EU antitrust investigation in over a decade.
Boeing has now lost $1.1 billion on Starliner, with no crew flight in sight (arstechnica.com)
"We're not really ready to talk about a launch opportunity yet."
Mother of Uvalde victim runs for mayor in special election approved by the city (abcnews.go.com)
WGA Picket in New York Doubles as Unionization Effort for Animation Writers: “We Are Going to Get This God***n Industry Organized” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The Tuesday event saw upwards of 100 WGA and SAG-AFTRA members, non-union writers and other supporters marching in the rain as they showed solidarity with the medium's east coast writers.
Writers Guild Leader Suggests Studios Will Make Deal “Either Together or Separately” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Chris Keyser added in a pointed speech that lasted over 17 minutes that when it comes to the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA negotiations, "there is no winner or loser. It’s just a deal."
Zachary Levi Says ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Critics Rating Was “Oddly and Perplexingly Low” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The actor opens up about being taken aback by the film's reviews following its box office flop, saying, "People were insanely unkind.”
Box Office: ‘Sound of Freedom’ to Play in Movie Theaters Overseas (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The faith-based political thriller has already sold more than $127 million worth of tickets at the U.S. box office, making it the sleeper hit of the summer season.
NBCUniversal Revenue Rises, but Peacock Loses $651M in Q2 (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' helped theatrical revenue leap by 66 percent, while Comcast president Mike Cavanagh said of the writers and actors strikes: "We remain committed to reaching a fair deal as soon as possible."
First Electoral College ratings give Democrats slight advantage in 2024 election (www.washingtonexaminer.com)
Democrats have a slight advantage over Republicans when it comes to the Electoral College vote in 2024, according to the first predictions out of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
Will humanity ever be able to overcome that tribalistic instinct of "us vs. them?"
The way I see it that instinct is the cause behind so much suffering and injustice in the world.