Todd Haynes talks about his film 'May December' as it opens the New York Film Festival
François Duhamel / Courtesy of Netflix The 61st New York Film Festival officially begins Friday with a screening of Todd Haynes’ latest film, May December. Academy Award winners Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star as Elizabeth and Gracie – the former a famous
Vivek Ramaswamy’s TikTok presence draws young voters' attention — and GOP rivals' attacks

Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — It started with a short clip of him dancing with social media influencer Jake Paul and what Vivek Ramaswamy called a vision to better engage with younger voters. It’s continued
'Saw X' scene had so much screaming, the cops reportedly showed up at an editor's door
Lionsgate So how intense is the new Saw X? Well, according to director Kevin Greutert, while the movie was being edited, the cops showed up in response to complaints someone “was being tortured to death.” For fans
Government shutdown live updates: Millions in military would go without a paycheck

Mint Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With Congress failing to agree on spending, the U.S. is barreling toward what could be one of the largest government shutdowns in history. Lawmakers have until the end of the day Saturday
With the writers strike resolved, Marvel Studios reportedly getting ready to work on 'X-Men'
Marvel Studios The uncanny X-Men have faced innumerable foes over the years, but the mutants were powerless against the WGA strike. However, with the stoppage over, Deadline says Marvel Studios is ramping back up on the Marvel
Heavy rains and flooding shut down SAG-AFTRA picket lines and more in New York City
Spencer Platt/Getty Images Torrential rains are wreaking havoc in New York City Friday, and they’ve apparently gotten SAG-AFTRA picket plans all wet, too. The union has canceled planned protests in the Big Apple for the day, according
Exclusive: Biden campaign to air ad aimed at Black voters during college football game

Jacob Snow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign is kicking off a new TV advertisement in the heat of the college football season, with the ad set to air during the University
Gasoline prices in California are up 80 cents in a month. Here's why.

Grace Cary/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Gasoline prices in California are skyrocketing. The average price of a gallon of gas in California on Friday reached $6.08, up some 80 cents or 15% since a month ago, according
Over 93,000 Armenians have now fled disputed enclave Nagorno-Karabakh

SIRANUSH ADAMYAN/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Over 93,000 ethnic Armenian refugees have fled Nagorno-Karabakh as of Friday, local authorities said, meaning 75% of the disputed enclave’s entire population has now left in less than a week.
Evan Gershkovich remains detained in Russian prison 6 months later

WIN-Initiative/Neleman/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Friday marks six months since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested and detained by Russian authorities on espionage charges, allegations that Gershkovich, the WSJ, the U.S. government and dozens of