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Donald Trump Can’t Build White House Ballroom Without Congressional Approval, Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that Donald Trump must obtain Congress’s approval before continuing construction of a large ballroom at the White House’s East Wing. The 2-1 decision means most work must stop, reinforcing the court’s view that a president is a temporary occupant rather than the owner of the Executive Residence and cannot…
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The US should invest in light crude refining before the next chokepoint closes
The article text was unavailable because access to the webpage was denied, so its arguments and evidence cannot be reliably summarised. The title indicates that it advocates greater US investment in facilities able to refine light crude oil before a future supply-route disruption. No supporting details, figures or context were provided beyond the headline and…
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Pentagon plots new nuclear options for Trump as America’s biggest adversaries raise stakes: report
The Pentagon is reportedly drafting a new nuclear strategy intended to give President Donald Trump more options for using shorter-range nuclear weapons during a regional conflict involving China or Russia. The move matters because it could shift US nuclear planning towards more flexible, limited-use scenarios, potentially affecting deterrence and the risks of escalation between major…
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Cassidy will support Blanche, sealing confirmation to head Justice Department
Senator Bill Cassidy said he would support Todd Blanche’s nomination for a senior Justice Department post, a decision reported to give Blanche enough backing for Senate confirmation. The support matters because Cassidy’s vote removes a major obstacle to filling one of the department’s most senior leadership roles. The available material does not provide further details…
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Paramount’s Warner Concessions In UK Gives “Powerful Credibility” To U.S. Lawsuit, Says Anti-Merger Group
Campaigners opposing Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery say the commitments required for UK approval strengthen the case of 12 US state attorneys general seeking to block the deal. Block the Merger argues that if remedies were needed in the less concentrated UK market, competition concerns in the United States are more…
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Host your own piece of Disrupt: Apply to run a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch is inviting organisations and individuals to apply to host official Side Events alongside TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco. The programme is intended to extend networking and discussion beyond the main conference, while giving hosts visibility among attendees without requiring them to buy an exhibition table or sponsorship. Disrupt itself will take place at…
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Campaigners call for Jared Leto’s concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims
Women’s safety campaigners are urging organisers to cancel Thirty Seconds to Mars concerts planned for London and Manchester next April after BBC reporting included allegations of criminal sexual conduct against the band’s frontman, Jared Leto. Leto strongly denies the claims, but the campaigners argue that continuing with the shows could harm survivors and send the…
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2026’s Next Great Horror Slasher Turns the Last Thing You’d Expect Into a Killer
Jane Schoenbrun’s forthcoming horror film, *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma*, reworks the 1980s summer-camp slasher into a queer, self-aware story about filmmaking, fandom and desire. The Collider interview focuses on Schoenbrun’s difficult route to securing finance, with MUBI ultimately backing the project, and on their efforts to translate an unconventional vision into a…
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Meta ordered to pay $567M in child safety case
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million to address harm to young people linked to Facebook and Instagram, following a state case over child safety and mental health. The ruling matters because it also requires platform changes for New Mexico users, potentially offering a model for further legal action against social-media…
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Elisabeth Moss, Daphne Schmon & Ash Mayfair Select 12 Finalists For Wscripted 2026 Screenplay List
Wscripted has announced 12 finalists for its 2026 Cannes Screenplay List, which promotes feature scripts by women and non-binary writers. – The selection was chosen by Elisabeth Moss, filmmaker Daphne Schmon and Vietnamese director Ash Mayfair. – The initiative has championed 104 screenplays since 2021, with Mubi partnering since 2022. – Finalists include projects by…