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YouTube TV Expands Multiview Feature To Non-Sports Programming, Plans Major Redesign This Summer
YouTube marked its 20th anniversary Wednesday with the release of a raft of statistics and a few bits of news, including some notable changes coming to its pay-TV service...
Roku Updates User Interface, Adding “Coming Soon To Theaters” Row, Personalized Sports Highlights
Roku is updating its user interface to add features like a dedicated row for upcoming theatrical releases and more personalized sports highlights. The improvements to the “Roku Experience” were...
What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt
The Department of Education says it will resume collections on defaulted student loans on May 5, affecting some 5 million borrowers nationwide. mohd izzuan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption...
Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 American Music Awards Nominations
Kendrick Lamar is a 10, at least according to an American Music Awards tally. The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper leads this year’s AMA nominations with a total of 10: Artist...
Environmental groups say Trump administration violated their free-speech rights
People gathered to protest the Trump administration during the 'Hands Off' protest on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on April 5, 2025. BRYAN DOZIER/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty/AFP...
IMF warns of economic impacts of Trump’s tariffs. And, Pope Francis lies in state
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BBC Behind ‘P Diddy: The Rise And Fall’ Doc; Channel 4 AI Trailer; SXSW London Premieres; Rudi Völler Sky Show; Karlovy Vary’s John Garfield Tribute – Global Briefs
BBC Behind ‘P Diddy: The Rise And Fall’ Doc The BBC is making P Diddy: The Rise and Fall, examining how Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legacy is now tarnished. Fronted...
Kashmir experiences worst civilian attack in years, coinciding with Vance India visit
An Indian security officer patrols a shopping area in Pahalgam a day after militants indiscriminately opened fire on tourists near the town, Indian controlled Kashmir on Wednesday. Dar Yasin/AP...
Louis Theroux On Returning To The West Bank After 15 Years For BBC Doc ‘The Settlers’ & Being “Perpetrator Focused” — Guest Column
Editor’s Note: About 15 years ago, celebrated documentarian Louis Theroux headed to the occupied West Bank territory for a tell-all documentary. This week, he returns for the BBC‘s Louis...
Lori Vallow Daybell convicted of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2019
Lori Vallow Daybell stands and listens as the jury's verdict is read at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho on Friday, May 12, 2023. Kyle Green/AP hide caption...
‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Broadway Review: Ripping Thriller Shows How Hell Broke Loose
Broadway goes Upside Down with Stranger Things: The First Shadow, opening tonight at the Marquis Theatre and setting a new standard for what’s capable in high-tech spectacle on the...
Katie Maloney On ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Reboot: “It Feels Cheap To Me”
Katie Maloney is sharing her thoughts on the Vanderpump Rules reboot that is currently filming. The Bravo reality series is getting revamped with a whole new cast, and although...