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The White House’s response to last week’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade , which in 1973 established a constitutional right to abortion, once again has exposed the tension between the conciliatory instincts President Joe Biden developed during his long career in Washington, D.C., and the ferocity of the modern combat between the two major political parties. An array of frustrated Democrats this week openly complained that Biden and other administration officials had failed, in their initial reactions to the ruling, to reflect the urgency and anguish of abortion-rights supporters. Although Biden quickly denounced the decision last week, he has avoided any broader condemnation of the Court’s direction or legitimacy and dismissed proposals for changing its structure. Biden’s aides have stressed the limits of what the executive branch can do to mitigate the impact of the ruling. Most notably, Biden initially refused to endorse rolling back the Senate filibuster in … [Read more...] about Is Biden a Man Out of Time?

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 DALLAS (AP) — A man who sold a pistol to a man who used it to hold four hostages inside a Texas synagogue before being fatally shot by the FBI early this year pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal gun crime, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Henry “Michael” Dwight Williams, 32, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, prosectors said. Williams sold Malik Faisal Akram the weapon Arkam used when he entered Congregation Beth Israel in the Dallas-area suburb of Colleyville on Jan. 15 and held the synagogue’s rabbi and three others hostage, according to prosecutors. Williams faces up to 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been set. Williams, who previously was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and attempted possession of a controlled substance, sold Akram a semi-automatic pistol on Jan. 13. In plea papers, Williams admitted to … [Read more...] about Man who sold pistol to hostage-taker in Texas pleads guilty

At a press conference for media who had just watched a screening of Neill Blomkamp's movie Chappie , some bizarre questions were traded on what would make an ideal robot, the art of creating the most stereotypical Australian character, and which comic book hero or robot would win in a fight. Why do themes like artificial intelligence keep resonating with humanity as we advance? Neill Blomkamp: My point of view on AI, which ties into the nature for humans constantly looking into the reasons for why we exist and why consciousness exists, changed during the making of Chappie . I'm not actually completely sure that humans are going to be capable of giving birth to AI in the way that films fictionalize it. You have weak artificial intelligence which is like a robot or computer system that follows a list of protocols that are yes, no answers that can be as complex as you want. And then you have strong AI, which is basically like a human, something that can think up a thought … [Read more...] about Chappie Stars Discuss Robot Fights, Animated Butlers and Mullets

Culture Films Robots Hugh Jackman Watching Chappie , the latest sci-fi-film-with-a-moral by South African director Neill Blomkamp, will be a disorienting experience for some viewers. Superhero Hugh Jackman stomps through scenes as a baddie with cargo shorts, a thick Australian accent and a thicker mullet. South African rap-hip-hop band Die Antwoord play musicians-gangsters. And the film's title character is an eerily life-like robot who makes E.T. look like a hardass. Bring on the weird. But Chappie also touches on a few issues that give it an air of seriousness, including crime, automated warfare, police brutality and artificial intelligence. Beneath the film's explosive visual effects, comic elements and frenetic pace, lies a disillusionment with how cruel humanity can be. As Blomkamp puts it, are robots "capable of being more human than the humans around them?" Chappie , which opens in theaters March 6, depicts a dystopian Johannesburg driven to desperation … [Read more...] about Director Neill Blomkamp Wants to Break Your Heart With Sweet, Gun-Toting Robot Chappie

Mumsnet users warned a woman not to "self-sabotage," after she expressed disappointment with her new boyfriend's lack of planning skills. In a post shared to the parenting site's relationship forum on June 29, user hotnakedgelato explained that she had been dating the man for four months, and things were getting serious. However, she was having second thoughts after he failed to organize her birthday dinner. She wrote: "We have seemingly been crazy for each other (while not moving that quickly) and have a mutual understanding that we are moving into a serious LTR. "My birthday is in less than two weeks. He asked a few weeks ago what my birthday preference is and I said acknowledgment and to be taken out for dinner. "It's been crickets since then, until yesterday I finally pointed out that he hasn't asked if/when I am free. He said thanks for reminding him, he forgot." According to a 2018 poll of 2,000 Americans, 35 percent of people surveyed said their significant other had … [Read more...] about “Self-sabotaging”: Furious mom slammed after new boyfriend forgot birthday

This story is co-published with Capital & Main On April 5, Mariana was at her usual spot on a Miami sidewalk selling hot dogs and grilled corn when her phone rang. She did not recognize the 1-800 number, and the caller said he was an Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) official named Marcos Cruz. He knew Mariana's name, as well as the names of two of her nephews, brothers who had fled Nicaragua. Cruz knew they were being held at the Stewart Detention Center in rural Georgia. He said that a judge had granted her nephews a bond of $3,900. If she paid it, they would be set free the following day. The call was an answer to her prayers. Mariana had agonized over the fate of her nephews since they had arrived at the U.S. border seeking asylum. They had left Nicaragua fearing persecution for participating in protests and marches against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, a fear that escalated after a relative was murdered and the nephews learned their names were on a … [Read more...] about ICE imposters are defrauding the frightened U.S. families of detainees

Cleveland-based rapper Machine Gun Kelly continues to drag Eminem after debuting his diss track, "Rap Devil," on Monday. As he made a stop Thursday on his The M A N I A Tour with Fall Out Boy in Eminem's home state of Michigan, Kelly continued the feud with his nemesis. "This is not a battle between Michigan and Ohio," Kelly said before performing "Rap Devil" at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "This is a battle between the past and the motherf***ing future!" Kelly's beef with Eminem first surfaced in 2012. At the time, the "Bad Things" rapper tweeted about his thoughts on the "Love The Way You Lie" artist's then-teenage daughter, Hailie Scott. Kelly suggested Scott was "hot as f***," and Eminem wasn't amused. Flashing forward to 2018, Eminem decided to reignite his drama with Kelly on his newly released Kamikaze album. On "Not Alike," Eminem called out Kelly for his inappropriate comments about his daughter. "He wants to keep up his tough demeanor / So he … [Read more...] about Machine Gun Kelly calls Eminem beef a “battle between past and future”

The breakdown of Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship has played out very publicly on the world's stage following constant comments made about the state of their bond. The rumours of their rift were seemingly confirmed back in 2019 during Prince Harry and Meghan's tour of South Africa. Harry told journalist Tom Bradby: "We’re brothers, we’ll always be brothers. We’re certainly on different paths at the moment. But I will always be there for him, as I know he’ll always be there for me.” A further string of comments about their failing relationship suggests a reconciliation is far from being achieved. Now a well-known royal expert has waded in with his opinion on what Diana, Princess of Wales would think of her sons fallout. Following the release of his 25th book 'The Queen', Diana's biographer, Andrew Morton, spoke to The Mirror's podcast, Pod Save the Queen , about William and Harry and how their mother would be "mortified" by what has happened between them. … [Read more...] about Diana would be ‘mortified’ by William and Harry’s ’emotional tangle’, says author

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted pulling into Oprah Winfrey 's £81million mansion over the weekend, sparking fears there's another bombshell interview in the works. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were snapped driving into the 70-acre property in Montecito, California, on Saturday afternoon. Images show Prince Harry driving in the front seat with a woman next to him, believed to be pal actress Janina Gavankar. Meghan was seen in the middle seat behind them with what appears to be a baby seat next to her, but it is unclear if either child were with them. The journey from their mansion to Oprah's is said to be a five-minute drive. The Duchess of Sussex revealed she had 'suicidal' thoughts while living in the UK ( Image: Courtesy of Harpo Productions/CBS) The images reveal Prince Harry driving a black Range Rover. The trio were said to have been at Oprah's house for about an hour before leaving, sources told the DailyMail.com. Prince Harry, 37, and … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan Markle spotted with Oprah sparking fears of new explosive interview

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the GOP’s main campaign arm, released a new series of digital ads hitting 25 vulnerable Democrats for the negative impact inflation has had on Americans’ holiday plans. The NRCC’s ads are a continuation of its strategy from last year’s Fourth of July when they initially highlighted the impact Democrats had on inflation, affecting the price of goods and travel plans in 2021. This year’s ad emphasizes that “last year was the most expensive Fourth of July, ever” and that “this year it’s even worse.” It showed that buns are up in price nine percent since last year, in addition to burgers being up 14 percent, propane being up 28 percent, and gas being up 49 percent. “Democrats’ harmful economic policies are making everything more expensive, and there’s no end in sight,” the ad stated. The NRCC Chairman, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), said, “Democrats promised they’d get record inflation under control, but prices have only gone … [Read more...] about GOP Group Hits Vulnerable Dems on ‘Most Expensive’ July Fourth