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‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Limited Edition DC Comic Book, Experiential Space for Fans Planned for San Diego Comic-Con (EXCLUSIVE)
DC Comics and HBO Max are marking San Diego Comic-Con with a limited-edition comic book tied to “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” the new “Big Bang Theory” spinoff set in a comic book shop. The tie-in, revealed exclusively by Variety, features cover art from DC president and chief creative officer Jim Lee and colourist…
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Girl, 18, identified as victim found dead at $1.15m Boston home owned by woke Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s husband, as family share distressing details of her death
An 18-year-old woman, identified as Yoseliani Marte, was found dead at a $1.15 million property in Boston owned by the husband of US Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. The case has drawn attention both because of the victim’s young age and the property’s connection to a prominent Democratic lawmaker, with her grieving family coming forward to share…
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Andy Burnham names John Healey as chancellor in first major reshuffle appointment – UK politics live
Andy Burnham has begun appointing his first Cabinet after being confirmed as UK prime minister, with John Healey named chancellor in the initial announcement of his reshuffle. The choice marks a significant shift, given Healey resigned as defence secretary last month in protest at Keir Starmer’s defence investment plan, arguing it fell short of what…
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Kevin Feige Feels Like a “Gigantic Loser and Failure” Over Blade Reboot
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has effectively confirmed that the long-gestating Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali is dead, expressing regret that the project never came together. Speaking on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, Feige said he felt like “a gigantic loser and failure” for failing to get the film off the ground, marking a…
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Three South Yorkshire MPs seen entering Downing Street as Andy Burnham picks new Cabinet
They were among the first to enter Number 10 on the Prime Minister’s first day
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Rachel Reeves sacked as Chancellor amid major purge of Starmerites with London MPs David Lammy and Steve Reed also out of Cabinet
Rachel Reeves has been sacked as Chancellor as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham carries out a sweeping reshuffle of the Cabinet, removing several senior figures closely associated with Sir Keir Starmer. London MPs David Lammy and Steve Reed have also lost their Cabinet positions, alongside Peter Kyle, in what is being described as a decisive…
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Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin boycotted the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey, in protest at a series of Fifa decisions during the tournament. The Slovenian had attended the opening game in Mexico City but stayed away from the final after criticising Fifa for allowing United States striker Folarin Balogun to escape…
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AOC reveals 2028 plans as she’s ridiculed over ‘fake Southern accent’ in bold Obama-style power move
Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez has drawn attention after apparently signalling her intentions for the 2028 US presidential race, in a move commentators have compared to Barack Obama’s early positioning before his own presidential run. The development comes as she faces mockery online over accusations of adopting a “fake Southern accent” during recent public remarks, with critics…
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5 things to know about Graham Platner ally poised to take on Susan Collins
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to become the Democratic nominee to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine, after previous candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the race. Jackson, an ally of Platner, secured the backing of the vast majority of delegates chosen over the weekend, effectively clearing his path to the…
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Police block thousands of ‘cockroach’ protesters marching on India’s parliament
Thousands of supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement defied a police ban in Delhi on Monday, attempting to march on India’s parliament to demand the resignation of the education minister. Police used tear gas and baton charges to disperse the crowds, injuring several demonstrators, in one of the most visible displays of…