After the United States entered the war between Israel and Iran by striking three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, the world is bracing for Iran’s response. White House officials confirmed over the weekend that B-2 bombers dropped a number of Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs — known as “bunker busters” — during the U.S. mission …
Monthly Archives: June 2025
FedEx founder and former CEO Fred Smith dies at age 80
Fred Smith, the visionary founder of FedEx Corp. who transformed the landscape of express shipping, has passed away at the age of 80, the company confirmed. Smith stepped down as CEO in 2022 but continued to serve as executive chairman. Raj Subramaniam, FedEx’s CEO, in a statement: “Fred was more than just the pioneer of …
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Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson appear in first-look images for ‘Song Sung Blue’
Focus Features offered a first look at the ‘Neil Diamond tribute band’ drama film Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Song Sung Blue is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name by director Greg Kohs. Jackman and Hudson star as a pair of musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute …
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Julia Garner stars in trailer for the horror film ‘Weapons’
Warner Bros. has released the trailer for Weapons, a new horror film from ‘Barbarian’ writer-director Zach Cregger. Writer-director Cregger also produces, alongside Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules. Michelle Morrissey and Josh Brolin serve as executive producers. Julia Garner stars in the film as a teacher who arrives at school to find …
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‘Little Remedies’ children’s cough syrup recalled over possible bacterial contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration shared in an alert that a children’s cough syrup from the brand Little Remedies is being recalled due to microbial contamination. Medtech Products Inc., the brands’ manufacturer, voluntarily issued the recall of its Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup after it learned it could be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, which …
President Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for third time
President Donald Trump issued a new executive order on Thursday, granting TikTok an additional 90 days to continue operating in the United States, providing more time for his administration to finalize a deal to be sold to a US entity – or banned from the country. This marks the third time Trump has extended the …
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Jensen Ackles stars in trailer for new Prime Video series ‘Countdown’
Prime Video is sharing the trailer for the new series Countdown, starring Jensen Ackles as LAPD detective Mark Meachum, who is recruited into a secret task force to investigate the murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer. The show’s official logline reads, “When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in …
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31st annual Critics Choice Awards to kick-off awards season in 2026, returning Jan. 4
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards is scheduled to kick-off awards season on Jan. 4, 2026, airing on E! and USA Network. The event will take place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST. Per a press release, the awards show celebrates “the finest in cinematic and television achievement,” with …
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law that prohibits certain forms of gender-affirming medical treatment for minors. This ruling marks the first time the Supreme Court has directly addressed a state law targeting gender-affirming care, making it one of the most consequential decisions related to LGBTQ+ rights in recent years. The high court …
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Ready-to-eat chicken meals sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to possible listeria fears
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that FreshRealm is recalling pre-made chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart nationwide over concerns the ready-to-eat meals could possibly be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. All products made before Tuesday are impacted. According to a notice from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), FreshRealm, …