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Armie Hammer vigilante film banned in Germany over anti-migrant content, director says

German-born director Uwe Boll says his new action thriller "Citizen Vigilante," starring Armie Hammer, has been effectively banned in his home country after regulators refused to certify the film. The director claims that regulators say it was deemed to incite violence against migrants.

June 23, 2026

Comedian W. Kamau Bell blasts Nate Bargatze over White House UFC appearance

Comedian W. Kamau Bell blasts NATE BARGATZE for UFC appearance: "Don't be in a photo with fascists ... No one cares how much you wanted to see the fights at the White House."

June 23, 2026

Texas Senate hopeful Talarico under fire over resurfaced ‘Christian who hates Christianity’ remarks

In resurfaced audio from 2021, Texas Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful JAMES TALARICO describes himself as 'a Christian who hates Christianity.'

June 23, 2026

5 questions about Kenya’s Ebola quarantine center for Americans

A U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility for Americans in Kenya has been suspended after the country's health minister was held in contempt of court for defying a judge's order to halt construction.

June 23, 2026

‘Donald’ hits all-time low as a baby name during Trump’s second term

The name "Donald" has never been less popular among American parents. In 2025, fewer than 400 newborns received the name through Social Security Administration card applications, ranking "Donald" 690th nationally.

June 23, 2026

Conservative watchdog tells FCC that ‘The View’ is a Democratic Party operation, not a news program

The Media Research Center urged federal regulators Monday to strip ABC's "The View" of its protected news status, filing an 18-page letter with the FCC arguing that the long-running daytime talk show functions as a partisan political organ rather than a legitimate news program.

June 23, 2026

Dual U.S.-Israeli citizen arraigned on federal hate crime charges for Florida Jewish center threats

A dual U.S.-Israeli citizen was arraigned on federal hate crime and religious-obstruction charges for making multiple bomb and active shooter threats against Jewish institutions across Florida, the Justice Department announced.

June 23, 2026

Justice Dept. seizes Huione Group cloud account tied to billions in crypto fraud

The Justice Department announced the seizure of a cloud computing account used by subsidiaries of the Huione Group, a Cambodia-based corporate conglomerate whose subsidiaries are alleged to have assisted individuals and organizations in transferring proceeds of cryptocurrency investment frauds, cyber scams and other criminal activity, the department said.

June 23, 2026

Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to felony tax charges as lawyers slam ‘absurd show of force’

Comedian Carlos Mencia pleaded not guilty Monday to 12 felony counts of failure to file tax returns with intent to evade taxes, stemming from allegations he failed to report $8.7M in income over six years, as his attorneys blasted prosecutors over what they called an excessive use of force in arresting him.

June 23, 2026

40 dead, landmarks shuttered: France’s heat wave turns deadly and historic

France has recorded 40 drowning deaths in one week as a historic heat wave grips Europe. The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are cutting hours, and forecasters say even more temperature records could fall before it's over.

June 23, 2026

Musician Tom Morello says apolitical artists deserve ‘extra hot layer of hell’

Musician TOM MORELLO says artists shouldn't remain quiet on politics: "There's an extra hot layer of hell for people in times of great injustice who censor themselves and remain quiet when they should have spoken out because they're afraid of some internet troll."

June 23, 2026

Country singer Bailey Zimmerman faces felony charge after allegedly trashing New Mexico hotel room

Country music singer Bailey Zimmerman is facing a felony charge in New Mexico after prosecutors alleged he caused more than $16,000 in damage to a hotel room and left an unpaid alcohol tab before canceling a scheduled concert.

June 23, 2026

‘Blair Witch Project’ reboot lands September 2027 release date

Lionsgate has set a release date for its long-in-development return to the "Blair Witch" franchise, slotting the film for Sept. 24, 2027.

June 23, 2026

NYC coffee shop draws DOJ probe after refunding congressman it calls ‘genocide enabler’

A Brooklyn coffee chain sparked a federal civil rights investigation after publicly refunding Rep. Dan Goldman and declaring it does not serve "genocide enablers," drawing swift condemnation from Jewish community leaders and the DOJ.

June 23, 2026

Connecticut man dies after fall at Madison Square Garden concert

A Connecticut man died after falling from an upper-level balcony during a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City over the weekend, authorities said. Witnesses told authorities that the man appeared to be intoxicated before the incident.

June 23, 2026

5 things to know before the 2026 NBA draft

The future of several NBA franchises could change Tuesday night as the league gathers at Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the first round of the 2026 NBA draft.

June 23, 2026

Country singer Kenny Chesney says it’s not his place to tell people ‘how to vote’

Country singer KENNY CHESNEY: "I've never saw it to be my place to use my stage or platform, no matter where I'm playing, to tell people how to think or how to vote."

June 23, 2026

Strawberry Moon 2026: The first full moon of summer will soon light up the night sky

Stargazers are in for a celestial treat as the first full moon of the summer season prepares to light up the night sky. The June 2026 full moon, popularly known as the Strawberry Moon, is scheduled to reach its peak on Monday.

June 23, 2026

Maryland mailed absentee ballots to a convicted illegal immigrant — for years

Maryland mailed absentee ballots to an illegal immigrant for years -- and resisted removing him even after his arrest and guilty plea. Here's what the records show.

June 22, 2026

Grand jury indicts Florida man in alleged hate crime targeting Jewish nonprofit

A Florida man faces federal hate crime and firearm charges after allegedly attempting a mass shooting targeting Jewish victims because of their race and religion at a pro-Israel lobbying organization, according to a Justice Department announcement.

June 22, 2026