Ben Stiller Slams White House, Demands Removal of ‘Tropic Thunder’ Clip From Social Media War Video

Ben Stiller spoke out against the White House for using a clip of Tropic Thunder in their latest social media post following the strike on Iran. “Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip,” the actor, 60, wrote via X on Friday, March 6. “We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie.” On Thursday, March 5, the official White House X account posted a clip that included Stiller’s satire movie about the Vietnam War which also starred Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. The post…

DOJ exploring possible charges against Cuban leaders amid calls for a Raul Castro indictment: ‘Must finally face justice’

A top Justice Department prosecutor has launched an inquiry into Cuban government officials that could result in indictments against the Communist regime’s leaders, according to multiple reports.  The “working group” assembled by US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason Reding Quiñones, includes federal prosecutors and officials with the…

Saks Fifth Avenue parent closing 15 more stores in bankruptcy — here are the locations

Saks Global said Friday it was closing 15 more stores as the luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations. The company has largely completed the process of shutting down underperforming stores with Friday’s announcement, but was still working with some landlords to finalize…

Restaurants turn to mini cocktails to lure customers in age of Ozempic

Bars and eateries are adapting to the Ozempic era by offering mini cocktails. “Mini martinis” as small as 1.5 ounces and flights of “baby negronis” that let you sample different flavors are on a growing number of menus throughout the city and beyond as American waistlines and alcohol consumption continue…

Berkshire Hathaway profit falls on lower insurance income, Occidental writedown

Berkshire Hathaway said on Saturday operating profit fell in the fourth quarter, reflecting lower income from its insurance operations, and wrote down a longstanding investment in Occidental Petroleum.  The quarter was Warren Buffett’s last as the conglomerate’s chief executive, a job now held by Greg Abel. Buffett remains chairman. Berkshire reported ending 2025…

Knicks look like contenders as they stifle Spurs in statement win

The Knicks offense started the game in shambles. Then Jalen Brunson un-shambled it. And they never looked back. The surging Spurs had won 11 straight, looking like an elite team with title aspirations. And, since blowing a double-digit lead to the Spurs on New Year’s Eve, the Knicks had mostly…

How tampons in the men’s room helped derail the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal

There were many defining moments featured in the months-long battle for the ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery: Sit-downs to woo President Trump, high-profile Congressional hearings, a brutal bidding war, and a tampon. Yes, a tampon. During the deal negotiations, while Netflix was wooing skeptical GOP lawmakers that it wasn’t a left-wing…

How college softball team won despite getting no-hit

That’s one way to win a game. Northwestern State softball squeezed out a 5-3 win over Missouri State on Saturday despite getting no-hit, securing one of the more bizarre victories in recent memory. The Demons went 0-for-19 with one strikeout against Bears pitchers Brylee Brewster and Emily Korando — but…

Amex plans for Two World Trade Center is a psychological coup for Downtown

Conde Nast’s lease to anchor One World Trade Center, signed in 2011, affirmed that Downtown was at last brushing off the emotional carnage of 9/11 that lingered long after the physical rubble was removed. American Express’ announced decision to move to Two World Trade Center is equally momentous. It marked…

Pain lasts longer in women, and immune cells may the culprit

Pain is something most people experience after an injury, whether from a sprained ankle, surgery or car accident. Normally pain fades as the body heals. But it may last longer in women than in men, making women more likely to develop chronic pain.For decades, differences in pain between men and…

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