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News stories show that reporters may have left the Pentagon, but they haven't stopped working
Read full article: News stories show that reporters may have left the Pentagon, but they haven't stopped workingDozens of reporters stationed at the Pentagon walked out this week and surrendered their access badges rather than sign on to new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth they said would restrict how they do their jobs.
Jafar Panahi doesn't want to be called a hero. He just wants to make films
Read full article: Jafar Panahi doesn't want to be called a hero. He just wants to make filmsThe Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been imprisoned, banned from traveling, put under house arrest and ordered to stop making films for 20 years.
From Spice Girl to fashion mogul, Victoria Beckham grabs the chance to tell her own tale
Read full article: From Spice Girl to fashion mogul, Victoria Beckham grabs the chance to tell her own taleSounds hard to believe, but a young Victoria Beckham was put in the back row at theater school for being too heavy.
Alicia Keys may pop up when the national tour of her musical 'Hell's Kitchen' comes to your town
Read full article: Alicia Keys may pop up when the national tour of her musical 'Hell's Kitchen' comes to your townAlicia Keys' Broadway musical, “Hell's Kitchen,” is hitting the road for a national tour.
Kevin Federline says his sons with Britney Spears are the reason for his new memoir
Read full article: Kevin Federline says his sons with Britney Spears are the reason for his new memoirBritney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline is telling his side of their time together in a new memoir being released Tuesday.
Susan Stamberg, first woman to host a national news program, dies at age 87
Read full article: Susan Stamberg, first woman to host a national news program, dies at age 87Susan Stamberg, a "founding mother" of National Public Radio and the first female broadcaster to host a national news program, has died.
Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Read full article: Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, has died.
In 'The Mastermind' and more, Josh O'Connor is stealing the show
Read full article: In 'The Mastermind' and more, Josh O'Connor is stealing the showJosh O'Connor stars in four films this fall, including the New England romance “The History of Sound,” with Paul Mescal; “Rebuilding,” in which he plays a Colorado rancher whose home is taken by wildfires; Rian Johnson’s whodunit “Wake Up Deadman: A Knives Out Mystery”; and Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind,” a 1970-set heist movie.
Former WWE boss Vince McMahon allowed to enter pretrial program in reckless driving case
Read full article: Former WWE boss Vince McMahon allowed to enter pretrial program in reckless driving caseFormer WWE CEO Vince McMahon has been allowed to enter a pretrial program to resolve a reckless driving charge stemming from a crash this summer in Connecticut.
Alex Murdaugh family's shocking murders and deep-rooted secrets revealed in new Hulu limited series
Read full article: Alex Murdaugh family's shocking murders and deep-rooted secrets revealed in new Hulu limited seriesHulu has released a limited series called “Murdaugh: Death in the Family,” dramatizing the story of Alex Murdaugh, a South Carolina attorney who was convicted in the 2021 murders of his wife and son.
During troubled times in news industry, 168-year-old Atlantic thrives with newspaper-magazine hybrid
Read full article: During troubled times in news industry, 168-year-old Atlantic thrives with newspaper-magazine hybridJeffrey Goldberg has bold goals: “We want The Atlantic to be the greatest writer's collective on the planet,” the magazine's editor-in-chief said.
Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules
Read full article: Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rulesJournalists at the Pentagon turned in access badges and cleaned out their workspaces, the price for refusing to agree to new restrictions on their jobs at the seat of U.S. military power.
Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young describes 'dirty work' of civil rights movement in new documentary
Read full article: Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young describes 'dirty work' of civil rights movement in new documentaryFormer U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young settled into the role of doing the “dirty work” right away when he began working for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in the civil rights movement — answering mail, working behind the scenes to set up marches.
Donnie Wahlberg steps into the bitter New York-Boston divide with new series, 'Boston Blue'
Read full article: Donnie Wahlberg steps into the bitter New York-Boston divide with new series, 'Boston Blue'Donnie Wahlberg is finally filming a TV series in his hometown of Boston, but he's playing a New Yorker.
In ‘Blue Moon,’ Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke's portrait of an artist
Read full article: In ‘Blue Moon,’ Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke's portrait of an artistRichard Linklater and Ethan Hawke have collaborated for over 30 years, but their latest film, "Blue Moon," pushed their partnership to new limits.
Broadway enters an anxious time as labor action threatens to roil theaters
Read full article: Broadway enters an anxious time as labor action threatens to roil theatersBroadway is tense as two major labor unions have authorized strike action amid ongoing contract negotiations with producers.
‘We’re still having a great show’: Wings Over Houston Airshow to go on despite government shutdown
Read full article: ‘We’re still having a great show’: Wings Over Houston Airshow to go on despite government shutdownDespite the federal government shutdown, the Wings Over Houston Airshow will go on at Ellington Airport Oct. 18–19, featuring aerial performances, vintage aircraft, and family-friendly exhibits.
News organizations, including Hegseth's former employer Fox, reject new Pentagon reporting rules
Read full article: News organizations, including Hegseth's former employer Fox, reject new Pentagon reporting rulesFox News, the former employer of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has joined a near-unanimous outpouring of news organizations rejecting new rules for journalists based in the Pentagon.
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
Read full article: D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ diesD’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died.
Houston Cinema Arts Festival to unveil 2025 lineup with free party at ARTECHOUSE
Read full article: Houston Cinema Arts Festival to unveil 2025 lineup with free party at ARTECHOUSEThe Houston Cinema Arts Festival (HCAF) is gearing up for its 2025 edition — and film lovers will get the first look at this year’s lineup during a free release party on Wednesday.
New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules
Read full article: New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rulesThe New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative television network Newsmax are among five outlets on Monday who say they won't sign a new Defense Department document about its new press rules.
Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion says creative upbringing shaped his vision of innovation and freedom
Read full article: Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion says creative upbringing shaped his vision of innovation and freedomFrench Nobel economics laureate Philippe Aghion reflects on the creative roots that shaped his award-winning ideas about innovation and growth.
A voice that broke down barriers: Crowds fill Sarajevo to mourn beloved folk singer Halid Beslic
Read full article: A voice that broke down barriers: Crowds fill Sarajevo to mourn beloved folk singer Halid BeslicTens of thousands of people have gathered in Sarajevo to honor Halid Beslic, a beloved Bosnian folk singer.
Free and affordable things to do in Houston for Fall Break 2025
Read full article: Free and affordable things to do in Houston for Fall Break 2025Discover free and affordable Fall Break activities in Houston for kids and families. Explore pumpkin patches, museums, libraries, storytimes, live music, and seasonal events happening across the city this week.
Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Barack Obama after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodes
Read full article: Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Barack Obama after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodesBarack Obama has helped Marc Maron close out his podcast, “WTF With Marc Maron,” after 16 years and over 1,600 episodes.
UK police arrest 2 in stabbing death of former Lostprophets singer in prison
Read full article: UK police arrest 2 in stabbing death of former Lostprophets singer in prisonBritish police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder after former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was stabbed to death in a northern English prison.
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
Read full article: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has died at 79, a family member told The Associated Press.