‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 to premiere Nov. 26

Season 5 of Stranger Things is set to premiere on Netflix on Nov. 26; with the final season broken up into three chapters. Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event revealed that the eight final episodes of “Stranger Things 5” will stream this fall, surrounding major holidays: four episodes will premiere as “Volume 1” on November 26 …

U.S. tariffs go into effect; doubling to 50% on steel, aluminum

The United States doubled its tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% on Wednesday, as part of President Trump’s broader trade policy. The new rates took effect at midnight Eastern time in a move that cast a shadow over the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ministerial meeting underway in Paris. Trump’s aggressive tariff …

FDA elevates tomato recall to highest warning level, affecting 3 states

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has elevated an ongoing tomato recall to its highest warning level over concerns of salmonella contamination. On May 28, the FDA designated the recall as Class 1 — its highest warning level — meaning there is a risk of “serious adverse health consequences or death.” The latest recall is …

Department of Education pauses Social Security garnishments for defaulted student loans

The U.S. Department of Education is pausing its plan to garnish people’s Social Security benefits if they have defaulted on their student loans (per The Hill.). Ellen Keast, an Education Department spokesperson, said that the White House “has put a pause on any future Social Security offsets. The Trump Administration is committed to protecting Social …

See Leonardo DiCaprio in the trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’

Shortly after dropping a 20-second teaser, Warner Bros. released the full trailer for writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson’s next feature film, One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson – a down-and-out former revolutionary who is in desperate search for his missing daughter. The trailer sees DiCaprio, a former member of a revolutionary group …

Kevin Hart to host 2025 BET Awards on June 9th

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart has been set to host the 2025 BET Awards, which are set for June 9 airing live on BET at 8 p.m. EST from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. This year’s edition marks the 25th anniversary of the awards show, which honors the year’s the most influential voices in Black culture across …

Suspect arrested in stabbing at Oregon homeless shelter that left 11 injured

A man has been taken into custody following a stabbing incident that left 11 people injured at a homeless shelter in downtown Salem, Oregon. The attack occurred on the evening of June 1 at the Union Gospel Mission, located just north of downtown. Salem Police were called to the scene around 7:15 p.m. after reports …

Suspect charged with federal hate crime in antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado that injured 8

The man accused of carrying out a violent assault during a pro-Israel event in Boulder, Colorado, which left eight people hospitalized, is now facing federal hate crime charges. Boulder Police said in a statement that four women and four men between the ages of 52-88 were injured in the attack at Pearl Street Mall on …

‘Wicked’ returning to theaters for one night; live musical special coming to NBC this fall

Wicked is returning to theaters for ‘one-night-only’ on June 4th, coinciding with the release of the sequel’s trailer, Wicked: For Good, which premieres Nov. 21. The film’s official X account featured stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande teasing the upcoming screening and preview: “We have an announcement! Wicked returns to theaters for one night only in …

Taraji P. Henson stars in trailer for Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw’ on Netflix

Netflix is previewing Tyler Perry’s upcoming film, Straw, starring Taraji P. Henson. Co-starring Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Mike Merrill, and Ashley Versher, the film will premiere June 6 on the streaming service. The film follows Henson’s character, single mother Janiyah, who faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her …