Fed Reserve cuts interest rates despite growing divisions
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.
Neighbours: Australia’s longest-running soap opera bids farewell, again
The series will finish at the end of 2025 – 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes after its debut.
Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘My Secret Santa’
It’s the most wonderful time of year, and we at Defector are proud to bring back our series discussing some of the most, uh, available holiday movies. Sabrina Imbler: Thanks so much Kelsey and Alex for trudging through this “film” with me. Alex Sujong Laughlin: I am so excited to be here to talk about one man’s…
Natalie Portman, Charli xcx, Chris Pine and Wu-Tang Clan Projects Set for Sundance Film Festival’s Final Edition in Park City
The Sundance Film Festival sets new projects from Gregg Araki, Nicole Holofcener, David Wain and Judd Apatow for its final edition in Park City, Utah.
Sarkozy releases prison diaries about his 20 days behind bars
The former French president was jailed for taking part in an election campaign funding conspiracy.
Trump veers off-script and does little to calm Republican nerves
The president escalates his immigration rhetoric in a speech his advisers, and party, had expected to focus on the economy.
Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
“Intensive work” is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.
Sundance 2026 Lineup Includes Films With Jenna Ortega, Charli XCX, Seth Rogen, Russell Crowe, Ethan Hawke & More In Park City Finale
With the Sundance Film Festival heading to Boulder, Colo. in 2027, they’re leaving their Park City, UT of 44 years with nothing less than a bang and a lot of heart. But there will be a lot of laughs: Next year’s edition features a big footprint from comedy films including Olivia Wilde’s The Invite, David […]
Sharon Osbourne Says Doctors Warned Ozzy He Wouldn’t Survive His Final Show: He Knew ‘He Was Done’
Ozzy Osbourne was warned by doctors that he wouldn’t survive his final show. The late Black Sabbath frontman “very much” understood that the Back To The Beginning homecoming gig, which took place at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on July 5, would be his last chapter, his wife Sharon Osbourne told Piers Morgan on his Uncensored […]
The Last of the Moodies: Justin Hayward on Outliving All His Moody Blues Bandmates
Justin Hayward sings many of the most famous Moody Blues songs, including “Nights in White Satin,” and he’s now the last living member of the group.
