On the future of a controversial surveillance law, Trump rejects his own demands

On the future of a controversial surveillance law, Trump rejects his own demands

Two years ago, as policymakers weighed the future of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, then-candidate Donald Trump offered some advice. “KILL FISA,” he wrote to his social media platform, claiming it had been “illegally” used against him. In reality, no one had ever illegally used the surveillance law against the Republican, and officials ignored his … Read more

10 Biggest Letdowns of the Spring 2026 Anime Season

10 Biggest Letdowns of the Spring 2026 Anime Season

Every anime season arrives with a massive wave of excitement from eager fans around the world. Viewers look forward to stunning animation, brilliant adaptations of their favorite manga and deep original stories that keep them guessing until the final episode. Unfortunately, not every production manages to live up to that initial wave of hype. A … Read more

The Bobiverse is the Perfect ‘Hard’ Sci-Fi Project Hail Mary Replacement

The Bobiverse is the Perfect ‘Hard’ Sci-Fi Project Hail Mary Replacement

The adaptation of Andy Weir’s acclaimed hard science fiction novel, Project Hail Mary, has become a critical and commercial success. This smash-hit starring Ryan Gosling is a box-office number one that has been praised by space experts for its scientific accuracy. With a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 94% and a Certified Fresh badge, the … Read more

Tibetan Freedom Concert Podcast Revisits Adam Yauch’s Activist Legacy

Tibetan Freedom Concert Podcast Revisits Adam Yauch’s Activist Legacy

In 1996, the Tibetan Freedom Concert turned an underreported human rights struggle into a global cultural moment. The brainchild of Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch, the San Francisco benefit featured an enviable lineup of rock and hip-hop heavies, including Rage Against the Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Björk, A Tribe Called Quest, Foo Fighters, … Read more