First Look: Biopic Explores a Hollywood Icon’s Early Years
First Look: a biopic explores a Hollywood icon’s early years, a based-on-a-true-story drama fronted by Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, and Harry Lawtey—because nothing says Hollywood like lovingly polishing its own origin myth, this time with actors who can actually carry it.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police chase Wednesday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Authorities said he was found dead following the pursuit.
IDF identifies remains of repatriated hostage as Tanzanian student Joshua Lolitu Mollel
IDF identifies remains of repatriated hostage as Tanzanian student Joshua Lolitu Mollel, with Israeli forensic specialists confirming the identification after his remains were returned from Gaza this week.
Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress
Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress: After 40 years in the House, the first woman to serve as Speaker announced Thursday she will not seek reelection—breaking the news on X, because apparently even era endings now come with a retweet button.
Mamdani Enlists Former Biden FTC Chair Following Anti-Establishment Speech
Mamdani Enlists Former Biden FTC Chair Following Anti-Establishment Speech: Hours after railing against New York’s political establishment, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveiled an all-female transition team stocked with veterans of Bloomberg, de Blasio, Adams—and yes, Biden. Among the four co-chairs is former FTC chair Lina Khan, a progressive antitrust star lauded by the left and lambasted by Republicans for allegedly politicizing the agency and empowering nonprofits backed by George Soros and Pierre Omidyar. Critics point to her hiring of Sarah Miller—formerly of the Soros- and Omidyar-supported American Economic Liberties Project—as chief of staff, while Miller’s husband, Faiz Shakir, briefly helmed the same group; they also note FTC advisers drawn from the AI Now Institute, another organization funded by similar networks. Former GOP FTC commissioner Christine Wilson, who resigned under Khan, accused her of sidelining career staff and skirting due process. GOP strategists promptly pounced, claiming Mamdani’s “new day” looks suspiciously like the old political class. Mamdani, for his part, promises to “usher in a city government that helps everyone.” Rounding out the co-chairs are Maria Torres-Springer, Melanie Hartzog, and Grace Bonilla, with former de Blasio aide Elana Leopold as executive director—an anti-establishment reboot featuring the establishment’s greatest hits.
Union-Led Reforms Bolster Labor Rights in Uzbekistan
Union-Led Reforms Bolster Labor Rights in Uzbekistan as the country’s trade unions mark 120 years by actually steering change—pushing equal pay, safer workplaces, and stronger employee protections. In a region where “labor reform” too often means a fresh slogan, they’re pressing for real standards. Keep this up and the biggest workplace hazard might soon be the ribbon-cutting speeches from officials racing to claim credit.
Live updates: FAA reduces flights as Democrats consider a shutdown deal; Pelosi retires
As Democrats consider a shutdown deal and Pelosi retires, the government shutdown hit a record 37 days, and the FAA will reduce flights: the Trump administration is cutting capacity by 10% at 40 high-traffic airports amid a worsening shortage of air traffic controllers, meaning millions of travelers will now experience the magic of “smaller government” at a glacial, baggage-claim pace.
Democrats plan meeting on deal to reopen the government
Democrats plan meeting on deal to reopen the government, with Chuck Schumer hosting a special caucus lunch in the Capitol Thursday to weigh a potential agreement—though many want bigger concessions from Republicans before they’ll swallow it. The huddle lands just ahead of a 5 p.m. vote, because nothing inspires legislative courage like a looming deadline and deli sandwiches.
£18m Highgate Cemetery revamp approved, with one controversial element excluded
An £18m revamp of Highgate Cemetery has been approved, with one controversial element excluded: the plan to plonk a toilet block and gardeners’ facilities on a grave mound, scrapped in August after the trust received dozens of objections—meaning the dead can rest a little easier, and the living will have to relieve themselves somewhere less historic.
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