Ellis Monk is Professor of Sociology. CAMBRIDGE Mass. (AP) — After scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, tech companies now face fresh political pressure over their efforts to address bias in artificial intelligence (AI). “Woke AI” Becomes a New Battleground in Washington In Washington, Republican leaders and the White House are shifting the conversation….
Prime Video has officially dropped the first trailer for Heads of State, an explosive action-comedy starring John Cena and Idris Elba. The film is set for release on July 2, 2025, exclusively on the streaming platform. In Heads of State, Cena plays U.S. President Will Derringer and Elba portrays U.K. Prime Minister Sam Clarke. The…
Ben Affleck’s latest film is The Accountant 2, starring John Bernthal, Daniella Pineda, Cynthia Addia-Robinson and JK Simmons. Actor Ben Affleck finds himself in the news for any number of reasons, including altercations with the media, divorce, wedding, divorce again, etc. But as of now he is under the spotlight for his latest film, The Accountant 2,…
K-pop icon Choi Sooyoung makes her Hollywood debut in Ballerina, a John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas. She plays Katla Park, daughter of a Ruska Roma kingpin. Second-generation female group idol Choi Sooyoung is reportedly making her big Hollywood debut in the iconic John Wick spin-off, Ballerina. The upcoming film will see Ana de…
Tony Gilroy on why that sexual assault attempt against an “undocumented” fugitive in the show’s season two premiere block was necessary to tell an accurate tale of revolution — even within the Star Wars universe. Disney+’s acclaimed Andor has stretched the creative boundaries of Star Wars in countless ways, bringing a grown-up sensibility to a galaxy far, far away….
The lawsuit from estate of Superman co-creator Joseph Shuster threatened ‘Superman’s’ rollout in several countries ahead of its release. The court found that the case doesn’t belong in federal court. Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics will not have to face a lawsuit over the rights to Superman that looked to block the release of the studio’s…
Cruise was onhand to show off stunt-heavy footage from ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ and to honor director Christopher McQuarrie with one of the convention’s top honors. Tom Cruise arrived at CinemaCon during a somber moment, earning big applause as he took the stage to debut explosive new footage from Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning….
The White Witch has been found. British actress Emma Mackey has nabbed the coveted role of the evil spellcaster in Narnia, Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia fantasy novels. Netflix is backing the adaptation of the books, with Gerwig’s feature reportedly tackling the sixth novel of the series, The Magician’s Nephew. Gerwig wrote the script and is directing. The…
Vatican City — In a ceremony marked by simplicity and humility, thousands gathered Saturday to bid farewell to Pope Francis, the beloved leader who transformed the Catholic Church with his messages of inclusion, mercy, and modesty during his 12-year papacy. Mourners Flood St. Peter’s Square Overnight Crowds filled St. Peter’s Square and surrounding areas along…
SAN FRANCISCO, April 24 (Reuters) — Alphabet’s self-driving unit, Waymo, may soon let people personally own its robotaxis, CEO Sundar Pichai revealed on Thursday. The announcement comes just as Tesla gears up to launch its own robotaxi service in the United States later this year. Waymo’s Steady Growth in a Challenging MarketSince launching as a…
