Review: ‘The Invite’ Delivers a Sharp, Funny Dinner-Party Comedy
Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde headline a new comedy titled The Invite that opened this month and delivers a tightly staged, dialogue-driven take on the dinner-party subgenre. The film centers on a weekend gathering that moves from playful awkwardness to
Mets dismiss Carlos Mendoza amid costly season
The New York Mets dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza on Tuesday, the club announced, ending a tumultuous stretch for a team that entered the season with baseball’s highest payroll but has struggled on the field. The move comes as the Mets
Vandalism Surge Targets Public Memorials and Reflecting Pools
Authorities and preservation experts are raising alarms after a series of vandalism incidents at public memorials and water features across several U.S. cities. In recent weeks, acts ranging from graffiti written in substances resembling blood to intentional damage to reflective
Larry David Criticizes Trump White House UFC Event
Comedian Larry David publicly criticized a White House event tied to the Ultimate Fighting Championship this week, saying the spectacle made him “embarrassed to be an American.” The remark drew attention across social and traditional media as critics and supporters
Mamdani Silent After Brooklyn Shop Bans Congressman
Social media users criticized Mamdani this week after reports circulated that a Brooklyn coffee shop barred a Jewish member of Congress from its premises. The posts, shared widely on platforms including X and Instagram, highlighted the shop’s public notice and
AG: World Cup shooting suspect may be dead, police vigilant
Attorney General Blanche said Thursday that investigators now believe the primary suspect in a shooting that injured several people at a World Cup viewing event may be dead, though law enforcement officials stressed that the finding is not yet confirmed.
When Politics Meets Sports: Who Benefits and Who Loses?
Politicians at all levels of government have increasingly used professional and collegiate sports platforms to advance messages, rally supporters and shape public perception, prompting a renewed debate about whether such moves erode the independent spirit of athletic competition. The practice
Cubs seek to extend offense against Patrick Corbin
The Chicago Cubs aim to build on a recent offensive breakout when they face veteran left-hander Patrick Corbin in their next start at Wrigley Field. The matchup pits a lineup that has shown renewed production against a veteran pitcher who
Austin Aries Eyes Return, MLW Title Clash with Blue Panther
Austin Aries, a veteran of multiple major wrestling promotions, said he is preparing to return to in-ring competition and will challenge Blue Panther for the Major League Wrestling title at an upcoming MLW event, the wrestler and promotion indicated this
Ali Larter Defends Taylor Sheridan Amid Writing Criticism
Actress Ali Larter publicly defended writer and producer Taylor Sheridan on Thursday, calling recent criticism of his portrayal of female characters a “false narrative.” Larter, known for a decades-long career in film and television, said the debate does not reflect