Andrew Rannells discusses his role in 'Miss You, Love You', his career from 'Girls' to Broadway, and life experiences including coming out, loss, and lessons in asking for help.
Vicky Krieps delivers a stellar performance in Anna Cazenave Cambet's adaptation of Constance Debré's novel, portraying a mother's 18-month ordeal of being denied access to her son after coming out as gay in patriarchal French family courts.
Former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk, the first current or former AFL player to publicly come out as gay, advocates for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in football. He calls for respect during an upcoming Adelaide vs. Collingwood match, following a past homophobic slur incident and subsequent booing, while celebrating progress in leagues and his role in education sessions.
Gritt, an AI robotics startup founded by Carnegie Mellon alumni, raised $26 million in Series A funding to deploy intelligent systems that automate solar panel installation. The company uses off-the-shelf hardware and AI models to address labor shortages and accelerate construction, with systems already deployed and contracted for 2.8 gigawatts of solar.
AI robotics startup Gritt secured $26 million in Series A funding, totaling $32 million, to automate solar panel installation. Using off-the-shelf hardware and AI models, Gritt aims to address labor shortages and boost efficiency in the solar energy build-out, with plans to expand to other construction tasks.
Bitcoin faces significant volatility this week with the release of May PCE inflation data on Thursday and a massive $10 billion Bitcoin options expiry on Friday. These events could trigger sharp price movements, amplified by dealer hedging and market liquidity.
Ollie Devoto, a former England international, will conclude his professional rugby career with the Chicago Hounds in the Major League Rugby championship final against California Legion. Devoto, who joined the Hounds for the 2025 season after a career in England, praised the team's facilities and coaching, highlighting the potential for MLR's growth in the US.
With Christian Pulisic injured, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino faces tactical decisions for the Australia match. Options include starting Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, Tim Weah, or shifting Malik Tillman deeper, all while managing player fitness in the new 48-team World Cup format.
With Christian Pulisic injured, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino faces tactical decisions for the Australia match. Options include Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, Tim Weah, or shifting midfielders like Malik Tillman, as the team balances player fitness with securing Group D control.
Scotland achieved a historic first World Cup victory, defeating Ireland by 40 runs. Captain Kathryn Bryce starred with a powerful 60 and a key catch, while Kirstie Gordon took three wickets. The win highlighted a growing professional advantage for Scotland over Ireland.
Serena Williams's return to tennis has been cut short at the Queen's Club tournament after her doubles partner, Victoria Mboko, withdrew due to a knee injury sustained during her singles match. Mboko slipped on the grass courts, a known hazard at the venue.
Quentin Tarantino has criticized contemporary Hollywood, describing it as a "flavourless sausage factory" that struggles to produce enjoyable films since the pandemic. He expressed a preference for reading books over watching new movies, though he did mention liking "The Rip" and Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story".
Entomologists in England anticipate a significant increase in slug activity, posing a threat to strawberry plants and other garden crops due to recent hot, dry weather followed by rain. The Royal Horticultural Society advises gentle methods for managing slugs, emphasizing their role in garden biodiversity.
New York City is reviewing its press credentialing process after three supporters of accused murderer Luigi Mangione, known as 'The Mangionistas,' were issued press passes and made controversial public remarks. Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated they should not have received passes, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing legitimate journalists from influencers and activists.
An immigrant argues that the narrative of immigrants swarming Australia to take jobs and culture is false, highlighting the difficult and costly immigration process and the significant contributions immigrants make to the nation's economy and society.
Despite a recent US-China trade truce, analysts remain cautious due to lingering tensions and unconfirmed details about potential deals, including agricultural sales and aircraft purchases.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay active player, died at 47 after a public battle with glioblastoma, leaving a legacy of courage and inclusivity in sports beyond his 13-year NBA career.
A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.
Labour MPs are calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, with four ministers resigning and over 80 MPs criticizing his leadership
Multiple Labour MPs, including ministers, have turned against PM Keir Starmer, with four ministers resigning and over 80 MPs calling for his resignation amid leadership turmoil.
PM on the brink with Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood believed to be among those urging him to set out a timetable for departureStarmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quitGood morning. “Stories beat spreadsheets,” Keir Starmer declared in his speech yesterday. But yesterday was a day when the spreadsheets had the upper hand. Most news organisations were using them to keep a track of Labour MPs who were coming out and calling for Starmer’s resignation and, after his speech in the morning, the numbers started to escalate. Here is the LabourList one; by the end of last night they were on 77.The sort of names on the spreadsheets changed too. Initially it was mostly leftwingers calling for the PM to go, with the Andy Burnham supporters stressing the need for a timetable for an orderly transition (ie – a slow process, allowing Burnham to win a byelection before a leadership contest). But in the afternoon government loyalists, and some prominent Wes Streeting supporters, started speaking out. And by early evening parliamentary private secretaries (technically, people on the government “payroll”) were joining in too.The Guardian understands that two senior cabinet ministers – Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary, and Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary – told the prime minister he should oversee an orderly transition of power after crushing election defeats risked ringing the death knell on his premiership.At least two others – believed to be John Healey and David Lammy – discussed with Starmer how they should take a “responsible, dignified, orderly” approach to what might follow. Several others – including Richard Hermer and Steve Reed – were defiant, urging him to fight on. Continue reading...
Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beatenJohn Swinney, the Scottish National party leader, has declared victory in the Holyrood elections after only a handful of results confirmed Labour had been comprehensively beaten.Speaking to the BBC after holding his own seat of Perthshire North, Swinney said he was “absolutely certain the SNP is going to be the leading party coming out of this election”. Continue reading...
The US has launched a wave of strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran retaliated against US military vessels Read Full Article at RT.com
Beijing’s study of the wars in Iran and Ukraine could sharpen its ability to wage information warfare against Americans during a Taiwan Strait conflict, exposing vulnerabilities in US preparedness, experts said on Wednesday. S. Clinton Hinote, a retired US Lieutenant General, said he was “impressed” with the propaganda coming out of Iran since the outbreak of the war in February, warning that Beijing would deploy similar tactics if conflict erupts over Taiwan. “That’s coming,” he told a...
