'Unbelievable' filmmakers hope Netflix series brings “a conversation to the table”
Netflix(NEW YORK) — After the Pulitzer Prize-winning article “An Unbelievable Story of Rape” captivated readers in 2015, a new limited Netflix series is bringing the incredible true story to the screen. Unbelievable stars Kaitlyn Dever as Marie, an
Understanding the 1994 assault weapons ban and why it ended
Kameleon007/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Federal action on guns has been a divisive issue, but a quarter of a century ago, it was a reality. On this day 25 years ago, then-President Bill Clinton signed the Public Safety and Recreational
In chat with Whoopi Goldberg, James Spader talks 'Ultron' & 'Blacklist'
Virginia Sherwood/NBC(NEW YORK) — (NOTE LANGUAGE) The end result may have divided some fans, but actor James Spader said playing Ultron, the baddie in 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, shook him up, he tells Whoopi Goldberg. The
Lawmakers demand internal documents from Big Tech in antitrust probe
Matt Anderson/iStock(WASHINGTON) — A House committee on Friday took a major step in its investigation into whether Big Tech companies are stifling competition. The bipartisan probe includes letters to four major tech companies sent Friday asking for
Tap through your best pictures with new memories curated by Google Photos
Liderina/iStock(NEW YORK) — Google Photos has added a new memories feature that’s like a personalized social media highlight reel to bring your favorite photos back to the top of your feed and your mind. The team behind
Cameron Mathison posts hospital photo, shares 'optimistic' post surgery update
FILE photo – (choja/iStock)(NEW YORK) — After revealing this week that a tumor had been growing in his kidney for more than a decade, actor and host Cameron Mathison is optimistic that he’ll beat the odds. On
Newly discovered comet likely an 'interstellar visitor,' NASA says
FILE photo. (brightstars/iStock)(PASADENA, Calif.) — The discovery of a new comet scientists believe to be an “interstellar object” has set the astronomy community abuzz. If officially confirmed, the object would be only the second of its kind
Google to change search algorithm to elevate 'original reporting'
JHVEPhoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — In an over-saturated digital news age, Google announced new changes to its search algorithm that aim to elevate more “original reporting.” Richard Gringras, the vice president of news at Google, announced the changes in
Italian police officer stabbed with 'much violence,' autopsy report says
piola666/iStock(ROME) — An Italian police officer who was allegedly killed during a confrontation with two American teenagers was stabbed with “much violence,” some wounds so deep that the base of the 7-inch blade left marks on his
New 'SNL' cast member Shane Gillen apologizes for racial slur in 2018 podcast
NBC (NOTE LANGUAGE) On the same day stand-up comic Shane Gillis was announced as one of three new Saturday Night Live cast members, he found himself having to apologize for a racial slur he made a year ago. “Chinatown’s f******