U.S. sanctions Sudanese Armed Forces weapons procurement director
The U.S. Treasury Department Thursday announced sanctions on Sudanese Armed Forces weapon procurement director Mirghani Idris Suleiman. The SAF is supported by Iran and Russia.…
Russia is behind anti-Waltz disinformation, intelligence official says
WASHINGTON — Groups in Russia created and have helped spread viral disinformation targeting Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, a senior U.S. intelligence official said Tuesday.The…
How ‘Smile 2’ director Parker Finn created a Hollywood horror franchise
Parker Finn’s filmmaking career blew up in 2022 with the release of “Smile,” a breakout horror hit for Paramount Pictures about a woman plagued by…
‘I, Robot’ director claims Elon Musk lifted new Tesla designs
Tesla’s Robovan may operate autonomously, but according to one sci-fi director, Elon Musk doesn’t. Musk on Thursday presented Tesla’s latest prototypes for its autonomous electric…
Txiki Begiristain: Manchester City director of football set to leave in the summer
Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain is set to leave the club at the end of the season.The 60-year-old Spaniard joined City in 2012…
Election denial in focus with Vance’s ‘non-answer,’ new Trump indictment details
In the waning minutes of Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, Gov. Tim Walz hit on a question that has become central to the 2024 presidential…
Lakers hire Dr. Vanessa Brooks as head athletic trainer
The Lakers have hired Dr. Vanessa Brooks as their head athletic trainer, people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly on the…
What’s the top ‘SNL’ sketch of all time? We asked 17 celebrities
Will Ferrell as Gene Frenkle from “More Cowbell,” onstage with musical guests Queens of the Stone Age. (Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank) John David Washington, actor…
Who is Bong Joon Ho? Meet the Oscar-winning director behind Robert Pattinson's new role
Robert Pattinson is set to star in the upcoming sci-fi film, Mickey 17, which is directed by Bong Joon Ho - the filmmaker behind the…
Jewish director at Venice Film Festival speaks in solidarity with Palestine | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeedJewish American director Sarah Friedland used her acceptance speech at the Venice Film Festival for her debut film ‘Familiar Touch’ to voice support for Palestinians…
‘Chimp Crazy’ documentary director on Tonia, Tonka and his critics
The filmmaker expected his subject to be angry. To cry or scream, curse him out. He had, after all, betrayed her.For two years, Eric Goode,…
Walt Disney Co. names a chair for CEO succession planning committee
Morgan Stanley executive James P. Gorman will chair the succession planning committee tasked with finding and vetting Walt Disney Co.’s next chief executive, the company…
Emmys 20 years ago: Mike Nichols calls for fight against AIDS
There’s no such thing as a sure thing in awards season — but HBO’s “Angels in America,” which swept the 56th Primetime Emmy Awards on…
‘Romulus’ director re-created Ian Holm ‘with a lot of respect’
(Spoiler alert: If you haven’t seen “Alien: Romulus” — or, for that matter, the original 1979 “Alien” — consider holding off on this one.)A familiar…
Former State Department director questions support for Netzah Yehuda | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeed“It really calls into question how much value the department gives to the lives of Palestinian-Americans.” Former State Department human rights official Charles Blaha says…
‘Cuckoo’ director Tilman Singer on Hunter Schafer singing
Many of the needle drops littered throughout Tilman Singer’s horror flick “Cuckoo,” released in theaters Friday, were written into the script’s first draft in 2019.But…
Director India Donaldson cuts her own path with ‘Good One’
India Donaldson was done with acting when she was about 7 years old. In fact, it’s one of her earliest memories. Her father, the veteran…
David Lynch says he can’t direct in person due to emphysema
David Lynch, the iconic screenwriter and director behind surrealist staples “Twin Peaks” and “Eraserhead,” has been diagnosed with emphysema — and he says it has…
DeShaun Foster pokes fun at himself as UCLA opens preseason camp
The rookie coach who fumbled his first Big Ten speaking gig devised a novel way to poke fun at himself.DeShaun Foster stepped in front of…
Project 2025 director steps down amid criticism from Donald Trump
After sustained criticism by former President Donald Trump, Project 2025 director Paul Dans stepped down Tuesday at the Heritage Foundation. Trump called the 922-page report…