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2+ min ago (407+ words) Moscow says the label means any form of cooperation with the broadcaster will be prosecuted. The designation appeared in a Ministry of Justice register on Tuesday after Vasily Piskarev, head of the Russian parliament's Commission for the Investigation of Foreign Interference in Russia's Internal Affairs, said DW was "at the forefront of hostile anti-Russian propaganda. He added that the "undesirable label means any form of cooperation with DW from now on would be prosecuted. Russia regularly designates entities it says undermine its constitutional order or national security as "undesirable. The law specifies prison terms of up to five years for funding such activity and six years for organising it. The broadcaster had already been declared a "foreign agent, a label used against critics of President Vladimir Putin and Russia's policies. DW Director General Barbara Massing said in a statement that…...

5+ min ago (372+ words) Mediaite's Most Influential in News Media 2025 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff/Flickr Pro wrestling legend Mick Foley said he is cutting ties with World Wrestling Entertainment over its "close relationship" with President Donald Trump. Foley announced on Tuesday that Trump's reaction to the murder of Rob Reiner was the "final straw" for him. The acclaimed film director and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found stabbed to death in their Southern California home on Sunday. Their son Nick Reiner has been charged with first-degree murder. Rob Reiner was a longtime liberal activist and vocal critic of Trump, who responded by accusing him of having "Trump Derangement Syndrome," which the president said led to the Reiners' deaths. On his Instagram account, the 60-year-old Foley posted that so long as Trump is in office and the WWE is on friendly…...

5+ min ago (1142+ words) Vice President J.D. Vance fired back at White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles after she called him a "conspiracy theorist" in an interview with Vanity Fair. While speaking in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, a reporter from The Washington Post asked Vance about Wiles's remarks. "Sometimes I am a conspiracy theorist, but I only believe in the conspiracy theories that are true," Vance replied. "For example, I believed in the crazy conspiracy theory back in 2020 that it was stupid to mask three-year-olds at the height of the COVID pandemic, that we should actually let them develop some language skills." "And I believed in the conspiracy theory that Joe Biden was trying to throw his political opponents in jail rather than win an argument against his political opponents," he continued. "So, at least on some of these conspiracy theories, it turns out that…...

9+ min ago (194+ words) Middletown, Ohio shows little sign of celebrating its most famous son. Many residents actually express ambivalence " or even discomfort " about JD Vance's rise, according to a Washington Post report. While some locals view his ascent as notable, others say his behavior and political alignment don't reflect the city. With manufacturing jobs still scarce and costs still high, residents remain divided over whether Vance offers hope for revival or simply underscores Middletown's long-running struggles.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag. JD Vance's hometown is conflicted about its most famous figure JD Vance's hometown is conflicted about its most famous figure Middletown, Ohio shows little sign of celebrating its most famous son. Many residents actually express ambivalence " or even discomfort " about JD Vance's rise, according to a Washington Post report. While some locals view his ascent…...

9+ min ago (716+ words) BookTok is already familiar with Frieda McFadden's gripping thriller, The Housemaid, and it's getting a new lease of life on screen with a film adaptation starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney. But if you haven't read it, now is your chance to before the December 19 movie release. Lies. Secrets. An attic bedroom that only locks from the outside. Intrigued? You should be. It's all in The Housemaid. Once the number one trending book on BookTok, his psychological thriller from Frieda McFadden is dark and twisty " and right now, you can score it for nearly 43% off at Amazon.... BookTok is already familiar with Frieda McFadden's gripping thriller, The Housemaid, and it's getting a new lease of life on screen with a film adaptation starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney. But if you haven't read it, now is your chance to before…...

15+ min ago (304+ words) A private equity firm backed by President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, dropped its controversial bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, according to a new report. Axios reported on Tuesday that Kushner's Affinity Partners withdrew its bid for the company after learning that it was about to reject Paramount's offer to buy the company for more than $108 billion, or roughly $30 per share in an all-cash offer. Paramount's first bid for Warner Bros was at $19 per share, according to the report. It happened at a time when Netflix was reportedly bidding to acquire the company. Experts worried that a merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery would create a media monopoly. Trump has said he will "be involved" in reviewing the potential deal. He has also claimed that it is "imperative that CNN be sold." Read the entire report…...

22+ min ago (213+ words) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) got into a fiery argument Tuesday over the Trump administration's lethal boat strikes in the Caribbean, off the coast of Venezuela. The two were at a classified briefing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Hegseth and House lawmakers when Kelly, who was apparently sitting in the front row, asked about the ongoing operations, Punchbowl News reporter Andrew Desiderio wrote on X. Hegseth " whose Department of Defense is investigating Kelly over a video he made with other Democratic lawmakers warning active military members not to follow unlawful orders " reportedly responded and referenced the difference between lawful and unlawful orders. The lawmakers in the video, including Kelly, are all veterans. "Kelly interrupted Hegseth as Hegseth was going after him for the video, noting his question had nothing to do with that," Desiderio wrote. "INSIDE…...

24+ min ago (309+ words) I hate to say this that it's not terribly surprising," co-host Willie Geist admits After Donald Trump doubled down on blaming Rob Reiner's tragic murder on his incurable" case of Trump Derangement Syndrome," the Morning Joe" panel called out the president for lacking humanity at a time when everyone is showing the Hollywood legend compassion, no matter their political views. That's how people with basic humanity respond," co-host Joe Scarborough said on Monday during the MS NOW segment. At the time, the panel was discussing the number of conservative figures in politics and entertainment " including actor James Woods and Fox News' Laura Ingraham " who have spoken out to denounce Trump's words while praising Reiner's character and legacy. Scarborough shared that Trump is one of the few people to show no sympathy for Reiner. There are times we will say things…...

27+ min ago (472+ words) Background: The Polo Park community in Davenport, Fla. (Google Maps). Inset: Julian Trevino (Polk County Sheriff's Office). A retired nurse in Florida who opened his door to a 19-year-old was allegedly murdered by the teenager after he kicked him out of his home. Julian Trevino, 19, was arrested on Monday and charged with a pile of felonies in connection with the homicide of 67-year-old John Torneo. During a press conference, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provided details about what led up to Trevino's arrest and how law enforcement came upon the grisly scene at Torneo's home in Davenport, Florida. According to Judd, a deputy responded to a call from one of Torneo's neighbors, who said he had not seen Torneo in a few days. When the deputy arrived, the neighbor said that Torneo had been letting Trevino live in his home…...

29+ min ago (108+ words) Umberto is a senior film reporter at TheWrap, covering film & television development, agencies and talent. He joined TheWrap in 2016. He has been covering the fanboy beat & breaking scoops for 20 years with numerous Hollywood trade, newspaper and magazine mentions to his credit. Read Next 'Hamnet' Breakout Jacobi Jupe Joins Scarlett Johansson in [] "Hamnet" breakout Jacobi Jupe will star in a new "Exorcist movie for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment for Universal Pictures, TheWrap has learned. "The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan will write and direct the film, via his Red Room Pictures banner. Deadline first reported the news....