Three years ago, Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, got word of a micro-budget horror movie called “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair.” The film, which became a festival darling, follows a young girl named Casey whose participation in a disturbing online role-playing game catches the attention of a lonely older man. Jane … Read more
Long Island roller derby team’s future in jeopardy as vote over transgender sports ban looms – CBS News Watch CBS News A roller derby team on New York’s Long Island could soon lose access to public county facilities if a law banning transgender women from women’s and girls’ sports teams is passed. Jericka Duncan takes … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he disagrees with a member of his caucus who says he wants to see more restrictions on abortion and would vote against same-sex marriage if there’s a future bill on the issue in Parliament. In an interview with Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, who hosts a podcast called Uncommons, Alberta Conservative … Read more
NBCUniversal’s streaming outlet Peacock TV is set to air a documentary about gay, lesbian and transgender animals titled “Queer Planet” — prompting a wide range of reaction on social media. Peacock unveiled a promo for the documentary, which will premier next month. “Queer Planet” delves into “gay penguins, bisexual lions [and] sex-changing clown fish” — … Read more
Presently, dining in the city remains a gastronomic journey, albeit marred by exorbitant prices and inconsistent service standards that do not always align with the food quality. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan recently addressed the grievances of local retailers and restaurants about residents crossing the border in pursuit of more affordable options. Above: Hongkongers … Read more
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. For China’s military, Belgrade embassy bombing was a ‘wake-up’ call … Read more
Unlike last year, the end of the Colorado legislative session Wednesday came with no fireworks — no protest walkouts, no intracaucus tensions boiling over into public, no last-minute implosions of keystone policy bills. The final day of lawmakers’ nearly four-month session instead was dominated by noticeably brighter spirits as the General Assembly put the finishing … Read more
The new movie by Jane Schoenbrun, “I Saw the TV Glow,” is among the most nocturnal films I’ve seen. Even in the handful of scenes that take place in daytime, the sun seems dark, shadowed by the dominant form of light in Schoenbrun’s world: the screen. There are cell-phone screens, computer screens, arcade games, glimpses … Read more
When Suzanne Simard heard she was going to be named one of the 100 “most influential people” in the world on Wednesday, she had a hard time believing it at first. The Finding the Mother Tree author, who was included in Time magazine’s annual list alongside a handful of fellow Canadians, said she wondered whether her … Read more
Virgin Active is facing continued backlash after an incident involving a “male” being spotted in a female-only area. This, as the gym introduced a new “inclusive environment” that permits transgender gym-goers to choose a change room that aligns with their “gender identity.” The company – founded by British businessman Richard Branson – has faced criticism … Read more
