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New Filipino Thriller “Obosen” Heads to Cannes

May 17, 2026

A fresh horror film called “Obosen” is getting ready for its first big test at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, directed by Raya Martin, will be produced by the Philippine studio Rein Entertainment. In “Obosen, ” a police officer looks into strange vanishings in a small town. Her investigation t

celebrities

Two words that kept a marriage strong for over two decades

May 17, 2026

Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley have been married for 23 years, and she credits their lasting relationship to two simple words: “Don’t leave. ” Speaking at a film festival, she explained that the phrase sums up their approach to marriage—staying together through busy times and quiet momen

opinion

California’s New Platform Misses the Mark

May 16, 2026

The state rolled out a new online tool aimed at boosting civic participation and restoring faith in politics. The idea sounds promising, but many voters see it as a façade after the recent vote that ended independent redistricting. A majority chose to keep partisan control over how districts are dra

entertainment

Big concerts pop up at the World Cup to raise cash for schools

May 16, 2026

This summer’s World Cup is mixing sports with music to pull in cash for education. One group has booked a huge stage during halftime that would normally be empty. They’ve convinced pop stars like Madonna, Shakira and global group BTS to perform — something rarely seen at soccer matches. The plan is

entertainment

New Netflix Show Turns a Young Actor Into a Clever Thief

May 15, 2026

The latest drama on Netflix, called “Nemesis, ” introduces viewers to a sharp and determined thief named Coltrane Wilder. The role is played by Y’lan Noel, a young performer who grew up near Decatur and Stone Mountain in Georgia. This is the first time he has led a television series, and his perform

religion

Buddhism’s Path Across Asia

May 15, 2026

Siddhartha Gautama, who would later be known as the Buddha, was born in a small village called Lumbini. Historians agree that this happened sometime around the middle of the sixth century B. C. , though some count it a little earlier. When he was about thirty‑five, the man who would become a teacher

sports

Global Cup Show: Music, Soccer and a Push for School Funds

May 15, 2026

Global Citizen is setting up the biggest halftime show in World Cup history, a plan that mixes pop stars and football to fund education for kids worldwide. The event will feature names like Madonna, Shakira, BTS and the Coldplay singer Chris Martin, who helped design the show. The goal is to channel

crime

Chicago faces another wave of payouts over police mistakes and city failures

May 15, 2026

Taxpayers in Chicago are about to shell out another $16. 5 million because city police and officials keep making costly errors. The money covers two fresh cases where officers hurt people and one where the city ignored its own rules for building homes. Arnold Day got $13 million after Chicago detec

entertainment

What’s really going on with the new Drake track?

May 15, 2026

A snippet from Drake’s latest album has fans buzzing, not just for the music but for what it might mean in his long-running rivalry with Kendrick Lamar. The leaked track, titled “1 a. m. in Albany, ” drops lines that some listeners think are aimed at Lamar. One line mentions Muggsy Bogues, the short

crime

When California politics got messy: a top aide’s fall from power

May 15, 2026

Dana Williamson, once a powerful figure in California politics, made a dramatic court appearance this week after admitting to serious crimes. A former top advisor to two governors, she pleaded guilty to bank fraud, lying to federal agents, and filing false tax returns. Her actions were part of a wid