Editorial: As problems with base housing mount, Congress dithers
Elected officials rarely miss a chance to pose for photos at military bases or thank military personnel for their service.... Read More
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Sandra Bullock reveals how her children handled late partner Bryan Randall's ALS battle
Sandra Bullock has told how her "very astute" children handled her late partner Bryan Randall's battle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) "very differently".
The 62-year-old star's longtime love passed away in ...Read more
Jimmy Kimmel fears retirement regret
Jimmy Kimmel fears he might regret retiring from his talk show, if he ever pulls the plug on the program.
The 58-year-old star has fronted his late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003, and he doesn't ever want ...Read more
How does Chicago feel about Kanye West now?
CHICAGO — There’s someone Chicago doesn’t talk about anymore, doesn’t mention much these days, rarely brings up in polite company and almost never acknowledges when it’s celebrating its beauty or cheerleading its...Read more
Q&A: 'Lioness' star Thad Luckinbill on Season 3 and North Texas filming
FORT WORTH, Texas — Thad Luckinbill says “Lioness” could be on its 20th season, and he would still being having a great time.
The 51-year-old Oklahoma native has been a part of the show since it began in 2023. He ...Read more
New on DVD: 'Land of Wolves' reigns in week light on blockbusters
A light week of DVD releases is buoyed by some new arrivals on digital for the week of Sept. 1.
"Land of Wolves": Four special forces soldiers see their mission go south of the border and must band together to survive an ...Read more
Amy Winehouse album Back To Black set for 20th anniversary deluxe reissue with unheard demos and rare live recordings
Amy Winehouse's landmark album Back To Black is getting a 20th anniversary reissue on October 27.
The new special editions will spotlight previously unheard demos, rare B‑sides and a full 2007 performance from Paradiso ...Read more
List of DVD release dates for Aug. 25 and beyond
Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:
AUGUST
25: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
25: Disclosure Day
25: The Sheep Detectives
25: The Breadwinner
25: Power ...Read more
Nicholas Hoult exits Harry Potter series as Game of Thrones star replaces him
Kit Harington has replaced Nicholas Hoult in the Harry Potter series.
The Game of Thrones actor will portray Gilderoy Lockhart - the role previously played by Kenneth Branagh in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, ...Read more
Taylor Swift reveals several 'coping mechanisms' to help deal with 'unmanageably big' career
Taylor Swift uses several "coping mechanisms" to deal with fame, including using complex words to "mock" her haters.
The 36-year-old pop megastar has told how she sometimes hits back at those who criticize her by ...Read more
Saoirse Ronan 'dead serious' about James Bond role
Saoirse Ronan is "dead serious" about wanting to be a James Bond villain.
The 32-year-old actress is keen to portray a "dark" role next, and she thinks it would be "really interesting" for the franchise to feature a "...Read more
Taylor Swift wants 'honor' country roots: 'I feel more tied to them'
Taylor Swift wants to "honor" her country roots "more and more".
The singer-songwriter, 36, has enjoyed a glittering career since she dropped her self-titled debut album in 2006 - which was classed as a country record - ...Read more
Nicollette Sheridan suffers 'third-degree rope burns' after 'ugly and painful' dog incident
Nicollette Sheridan suffered "third-degree rope burns" after an "ugly and painful" incident with her dog.
The former Desperate Housewives actress has told how she had a "little mishap" with her golden retriever, ...Read more
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner followed 2 pieces of advice on their wedding day: 'It was magical'
Dua Lipa has opened up about her and husband Callum Turner's "magical" wedding day.
The showbiz power couple tied the knot in Palermo, Italy, in June, and the 31-year-old pop star and Masters of the Air actor embraced ...Read more
Commentary: At $40 trillion in debt, Washington is stealing from younger generations
The national debt now exceeds $40 trillion. That equals roughly $117,000 for every man, woman and child in the United States.
The number is shocking, but the direction should worry us even more. Washington no longer ...Read more
Commentary: Big tech's solutions to mental health bring bigger problems
While America is suffering a mental health crisis, the good news is that tens of millions of people are getting help. In 2023, 60 million adults reported having sought counseling or treatment in the previous year, and the ...Read more
Commentary: Insurers have been tilting arbitration in their favor for years
For years, health insurers have argued that the arbitration system through which they dispute bills must be broken because providers win so often — which obliges insurance companies to pay medical expenses they sought to...Read more
Congress' wide age gap comes into focus
WASHINGTON — Iowa Sen. Charles E. Grassley, the oldest member of Congress, was born in 1933, the year Prohibition ended.
On the other end of the age spectrum, Congress’ youngest member, Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost of...Read more
Hiring firm retained as search for next Chicago Police Department superintendent moves forward
CHICAGO — The search for the next leader of the Chicago Police Department entered a new phase last week as the city agency responsible for vetting candidates retained an executive search firm to winnow down future ...Read more
'The worst it's ever been': California's post-production workers push for new tax credit
LOS ANGELES — For 45 years, Alyson Dee Moore made the sounds that movies needed — the footsteps, the rustling clothes and doors swinging shut.
This year, for the first time, the Foley artist who worked on blockbuster ...Read more
Review: 'Sisters' offers a nightmare view of AI companionship
CHICAGO -- Truth be told, I found the play “Sisters” at Writers Theatre to be something of a miserable experience. I couldn’t wait for it to be over and get back out into the fresh August air.
Some of that comes ...Read more
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