The separation of church and state is a foundational principle of the United States, but as Dan Partland’s ominous documentary “God & Country” argues, a daunting portion of the country’s Christian voters may not hold this truth to be self-evident. Partland, who directed the 2020 documentary “#Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump,” draws upon Katherine … Read more
Going places in 2024? Get a sneak peek at some of the hottest recent debuts and upcoming openings of hotels and resorts from sea to shining sea. There are new properties in city hubs (Las Vegas, Orlando and Denver) and rural jewels (including Neversink, New York, and Maggie Valley, North Carolina) — ensuring there’s something … Read more
In “Bad Press,” you witness the moment when the Muscogee (Creek) Nation loses true freedom of the press. It happens with shocking speed: the Muscogee National Council, in a listless 7-6 vote in 2018, repeals the tribe’s Free Press Act. The battle to claw back this right is the nerve-racking subject of this civic-minded documentary … Read more
They made a swift run to the box office. Taylor Swift mania continues to rock the nation as “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” a film based on her concert tour, was officially released on Friday. Loyal legions of Swifties are flocking to see the flick, which made $39 million at the box office Friday and … Read more
A game show with a shocking, grisly finale was part and parcel of an elaborate prank pulled on TV viewers in the UK by “Inside No. 9,” the BAFTA-winning BBC Two black comedy anthology series. Fans of “Inside No. 9,” created by Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, thought they were going to watch a heavily … Read more
The Justice Department could file an antitrust lawsuit against concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment and its unit Ticketmaster by the end of the year, Politico reported on Friday, citing three people with knowledge of the matter. Shares of Live Nation dropped 5% in extended trading on Friday. Earlier this year, senators slammed Live Nation’s lack of transparency and inability to block bot purchases of … Read more
Starting July 1, Australia will allow doctors to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms to treat PTSD and depression. It’s a worldwide first that comes as research uncovers how psychedelic drugs have real potential for treating mental health conditions. “Australia is creating an interesting model that could pave the way forward for the rest of the … Read more
Now Australia’s a nation of cat convicts. In many parts of Australia, municipalities are instituting cat curfews or restricting free range roaming all together over fears that felines pose a threat to the country’s wildlife, including small creatures such as bilbies and numbats, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. And the towns … Read more
Roseanne Barr has a message for those who tried to take her down: “Cancel This!” The always controversial standup comedy icon opened up about how she felt when the hit revival of classic sitcom “Roseanne” was replaced with “The Conners,” admitting she “can’t bear” to watch the show. “When they killed my character off, that … Read more
Bachelor Nation personality DeMario Jackson is named in sexual assault lawsuits by two women Woman filed suits in LA County Superior Court Tuesday Both said they were sexually assaulted on dates with the TV personality One woman said she went out with Jackson in 2018 She said she was in fear for her life when … Read more
Health experts are warning the nation to brace for what could be an exceptionally severe flu season this fall and winter, as more people who have not built up immunity over the last few years mix and mingle. There are two big reasons why more people could be vulnerable to the flu this year. … Read more