The $750,000 relationship horror about a cursed wish is set to outgross a new Star Wars movie, energizing Gen Z audiences and creating a rare cultural conversation This week, the independently produced horror movie Obsession, which cost either $750,000 or $15m depending on whether you count its actual budget or ...
Month: June 2026
‘You Will Not Speak on Flock Tonight’: County Commissioner Refuses to Let Residents Opposing Flock Speak at Meeting‘You Will Not Speak on Flock Tonight’: County Commissioner Refuses to Let Residents Opposing Flock Speak at Meeting
A County Commissioner in North Carolina refused to let dozens of residents speak opposing Flock surveillance at a public meeting this week, instead forcing the group to designate one single spokesperson. “How many people are here for public comment dealing with license plate readers AKA Flock?,” Michael Garrison, the chairman ...
Behind the Blog: World Cup Madness and Film ReviewsBehind the Blog: World Cup Madness and Film Reviews
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss Trump fucking up the World Cup, some thoughts on ICE coverage, and movies. JASON: I have been meaning for weeks to write ...
Iran says deal to end fighting with US has ‘never been closer’Iran says deal to end fighting with US has ‘never been closer’
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer – echoing US President Donald Trump’s statement on Thursday. ...
French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failingsFrench town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings
The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned. ...
Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PMDiscovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery. ...
King leads tributes to ‘giant of the art world’ David HockneyKing leads tributes to ‘giant of the art world’ David Hockney
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, “was one of life’s true originals”, King Charles says. ...
Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of FameTaylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. ...
I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisionsI have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made “hard-edged” decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money. ...
After SpaceX’s huge IPO, Americans’ financial future will be bound to AIAfter SpaceX’s huge IPO, Americans’ financial future will be bound to AI
They’re about to get more AI rammed down their throats, stuck into their pension plans and investment portfolios Americans are growing worried about what artificial intelligence portends for their futures. Eight in 10 Americans report concern over AI, compared with a third who report being excited, according to a recent ...