‘Twilight’ actor Taylor Lautner is working on a show where he plays himself. Here’s what we know about ‘Werewolf Hunter.’
Taylor Lautner now and in 2008’s “Twilight.” “Twilight” star Taylor Lautner is returning to the world of werewolves with a new TV series where he plays himself. Lautner rose to fame in the late 2000s when he played Jacob, a werewolf and romantic rival to Robert Pattinson’s Edward Cullen, in the hit teen franchise, which…
A disruptive passenger threatened to break a flight attendant’s jaw then yelled in the captain’s face after abusing fellow travelers, FBI says
Luis Vaquero was arrested upon arrival at Newark Liberty International Airport. An airline passenger has been criminally charged after being accused of threatening the flight’s staff and passengers. Luis Vaquero, 27, was flying from Miami to Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday when he became abusive toward fellow passengers and staff, per the complaint. An FBI…
Existential question: What’s the difference between a YouTube series and a Netflix one?
Ms. Rachel looks like an early success on Netflix, as the streaming giant continues to tap YouTube content. So, what’s the difference between a YouTube children’s show and a Netflix one? That question has become increasingly difficult to answer in recent months and may be a sign of things to come in other genres. Netflix’s…
Trump wants the Department of Education to be closed ‘immediately.’ Here’s what shutting it down would mean.
Trump’s pick for education secretary, Linda McMahon, has her confirmation hearing on Thursday. Imagine you’re interviewing for a new role as head of a department, and part of the job description is to shut the division down. That’s what appears to be happening to Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s pick for education secretary. Her role…
I’ve been to 20 countries in Europe. From Instagram-worthy hot spots to luxurious beach towns, these are the places I can’t wait to visit again.
Since living in the UK, I’ve visited lots of European destinations, like Lake Como, Italy. About a decade ago, I moved from California to London. Since living in the UK, I’ve been fortunate to visit other European countries a handful of times each year. I’ve since visited 20 different countries across the continent, including Spain,…
New leagues, women’s sports, and tech are reinvigorating the startup space and scoring VC funding
Women’s sports are one area that’s seeing a lot of money flow from PE and VC investors. New leagues, women’s teams, and youth and amateur sports are reinvigorating the sports startup landscape. Venture capital funding for US sports startups rebounded last year, with an estimated 119 deals worth a total of $880 million, according to…
Netflix’s live sports are driving big signup boosts, but data shows that’s only half the battle
Jake Paul beat 58-year-old Mike Tyson in a highly-viewed Netflix live event. Live sports are paying off for Netflix, new subscription data shows. The company had big spikes in daily signups during major live events last year, according to media-subscription research firm Antenna. These included the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight and NFL games…
North Korea was behind the $1.5B Bybit crypto hack, FBI says
Bybit was targeted by North Korean hackers in one of the biggest heists in history, according to the FBI. North Korea was likely behind the theft of $1.5 billion in virtual assets from Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, according to the FBI. It said that a North Korean group called TraderTraitor, which is also referred to…
Gene Hackman, the 95-year-old double Oscar winner, has been found dead at home with his wife and dog
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa at the Golden Globes in 2003. Gene Hackman has died at 95. The Santa Fe Sheriff, Adan Mendoza, told the Santa Fe New Mexican that the Oscar-winning actor died on Wednesday at his New Mexico home alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog. He said there was no indication…
