Culture
Washington Times Culture Wire: Actor Peter Greene’s cause of death revealed, Toy Story 5 and more
Official reports cleared up the mystery surrounding the death of the "Pulp Fiction" and "The Mask" actor.
Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs while assaulting New Orleans bar patrons, police say
Actor Shia LaBeouf faces battery charges and is accused of repeatedly using homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras, according to a police report.
Bad Bunny scores starring role in historical drama ‘Porto Rico’
Puerto Rican pop singer Bad Bunny has landed his first leading acting role in the historical drama "Porto Rico," which also stars Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton and Javier Bardem.
Trump’s directive to increase glyphosate production faces MAHA backlash
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to spur the domestic production of phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides by invoking the Defense Production Act, infuriating Make America Healthy Again advocates.
Nissan recalls nearly 643,000 Rogue SUVs over engine fire, power loss risks
Nissan is recalling nearly 643,000 Rogue SUVs in the United States over two separate safety issues that regulators say could cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Thursday.
FCC chairman says the agency is investigating ABC’s ‘The View’ over equal time rule
The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC's "The View" over possible violations of the requirement that broadcast stations give equal time to political candidates when they appear on-air, according to the head of the agency that oversees U.S. broadcast airwaves.
‘Love Story’ is revealing just how much Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style has endured
Grainy paparazzi shots on social media show her hailing a cab in a black slip dress. Walking the streets of New York in an oversize coat. Wearing that signature red lipstick.
Mexican timeshare owners may be funding terrorist cartel, feds warn
The Treasury Department delivered a new warning to Americans who own or are looking to buy timeshares in Mexico, saying Thursday that a major smuggling cartel has infiltrated the market and is siphoning the money to its own nefarious ends.
Study: Unborn babies exposed to far more ‘forever chemicals’ than previously known
Babies in the womb are exposed to a far broader range of toxic "forever chemicals" than scientists previously understood, according to a new study that used advanced screening methods to measure prenatal chemical exposure more comprehensively.
British police arrest ex-Prince Andrew over Epstein ties
British police on Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, on charges of misconduct in public office.
Music Review: Mumford & Sons finds a new folk rhythm on the collaborative ‘Prizefighter’
Less than a year since the release of Mumford & Sons' long-awaited fifth studio album "Rushmere," the English folk rock band is back with a sixth: "Prizefighter," an introspective but still upbeat return to their stomp-clap form, now bolstered by new voices.
Wisconsin poised to leave Arkansas as only state without expanded Medicaid for new moms
Wisconsin Republicans who long blocked a bipartisan measure to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage planned to pass the measure on Thursday, which would leave Arkansas as the only state yet to expand Medicaid coverage for women a year after giving birth.
As the U.S. population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work
Debra Whitman was traveling for work when her father was suddenly admitted to the hospital in serious pain.
Tattoo ink linked to rare eye disorder
Tattoos are found these days on everyone from elementary school teachers to physicians and politicians -- but as inked skin becomes more common, so does a rare eye disease caused by body art.
A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the U.S.
A New Jersey Catholic diocese outside Philadelphia has agreed to pay $180 million in a clergy sexual abuse settlement, the latest in a church scandal set off more than two decades ago.
Strong, ancient and still in demand: The story of Roman travertine
Long ago, when Romans wanted to build a new temple, they would head to the nearby quarries of Tivoli, chisel out blocks of porous rock called lapis tiburtinus - now known as travertine - and float the cargo downstream on rafts to craftsmen in town.
Wild chickens are taking over Honolulu neighborhoods; lawmakers want to do something about it
The crowing starts well before the sun rises over Mason Aiona's home in Hawaii.
Zuckerberg quizzed on kids’ Instagram use during testimony in unprecedented social media trial
Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people's use of Instagram, his congressional testimony and internal advice he's received about being "authentic" and not "robotic."
Man who lived rent-free in New Yorker Hotel, then claimed to own it, pleads guilty to fraud charge
A New York City man who attempted to claim ownership of the New Yorker Hotel has pleaded guilty to fraud, ending a lengthy legal saga involving an obscure tenant law that allowed the man to live rent-free for years in the storied Manhattan hotel.
