Day: April 18, 2025

‘Terminator’ director James Cameron flip-flops on AI, says Hollywood is ‘looking at it all wrong’

11:30 am April 18, 2025

James Cameron’s stance on artificial intelligence has evolved over the past few years, and he feels Hollywood needs to embrace it in a few different ways. Cameron joined the board of directors for Stability AI last year, explaining his decision on the “Boz to the Future” podcast last week. “The goal was to understand the […]

Bribery trial of Nadine Menendez reaches closing arguments: ‘Partner in crime’

10:19 am April 18, 2025

Prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered closing arguments today in the bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-M.J., who is accused of helping broker deals that sold the senator’s influence in exchange for gold bars, envelopes of cash, and a Mercedes-Benz convertible. The former senator—who was not present and was sentenced […]

Dem Senator Van Hollen meets, shakes hands with Abrego Garcia; El Salvador says inmate will remain in custody

7:31 am April 18, 2025

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who flew to El Salvador this week to meet with deported illegal alien Kilmar Abrego Garcia before being denied multiple times, was granted his request on Thursday night. “I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar,” Van Hollen said in a post on X. “Tonight […]

Ohio man arrested after investigators discover IED, videos, photos of bomb-making materials

7:17 am April 18, 2025

A Mason, Ohio, man was arrested for allegedly possessing a destructive device after an investigation into an improvised explosive device (IED) found at a soccer complex led to the discovery of bomb-making materials. James River Phillips, 20, was arrested Thursday by the FBI Cincinnati Field Office’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and charged with possession of […]

Bill Maher declares himself a ‘hero’ for confronting Trump at White House meeting

7:00 am April 18, 2025

“Real Time” host Bill Maher said Thursday that he should be regarded as a “hero” for how he handled the White House meeting with his political foe, President Donald Trump. Appearing on the “2 Angry Men” podcast, Maher was asked about the public response to his dinner with Trump. “I’m not pulling punches, either on […]