Patrick FraterVariety Entertainment News ServiceVariety Alex Garland’s critically-acclaimed “Civil War” has confirmed a theatrical release in mainland China. Marking the first A24 production to be released in China, it will arrive in cinemas from June 7. Huahua Media took rights to the film for China. Tech and entertainment giant... Read more
German military officer confesses to spying for Russia after being encouraged on TikTok
FeaturedWIB culture April 29, 2024
Frank Christiansendpa(TNS) Dusseldorf — A German military officer with ties to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has confessed to providing information to a Russian intelligence service. He was driven by fear of a nuclear escalation of the Ukraine war, the 54-year-old testified at the first day of his trial before the Dusseldorf... Read more
Children are ‘biggest victims’ of conflict, says global aid group
FeaturedWIB culture April 25, 2024
dpa(TNS) Vienna — The psychological impact of experiencing war can stay with children for “decades,” the leader of aid organization SOS Children’s Villages told dpa on Thursday. Acting chief executive Angela Rosales said the interests of children affected by conflicts must receive greater attention, as the group marked its 75th anniversary. The non-governmental... Read more
“Civil War” is Boring: A Film Review
FeaturedWIB culture April 15, 2024
By Andy Wolf Ah, yes. “Civil War.” The mere uttering of those two words conjures up different ideas in different people. To some, the slow pan-zoom of old images to the sound of a mournful violin in the voice of Ken Burns. To others, a mindless action battle scene... Read more
Air Force veteran joined the Russian military after being caught impersonating his commander
FeaturedWIB cultureWIB politics April 12, 2024
Jim Kinneymasslive.com(TNS) HOLYOKE — More videos have surfaced purportedly showing former Holyoke city councilor — and one-time Air National Guard member — Wilmer Puello-Mota fighting for the Russian military against Ukraine. The video circulating on the social media site Telegram from pro-Russian media outlets purportedly shows 28-year-old Puello-Mota signing a contract at a center in Khanty-Mansiysk in Western... Read more
The United States Navy is catching some shade after releasing an embarrassing photo that suggests why Sailors should probably stick to shipboard cannons. The memes, jokes and controversy surround a photo in which the commanding officer of the USS John McCain is apparently qualifying with a service rifle while... Read more
David MatthewsNew York Daily News(TNS) An Army intelligence analyst was arrested and charged Thursday with selling military secrets to China for more than a year, the Justice Department said. According to prosecutors, Sgt. Korbein Schultz allegedly used his top secret security clearance to download documents related to weapons systems, missile defense systems and the U.S. defense of Taiwan,... Read more
Army worker accused of stealing $103 million was allowed to retire with full benefits
FeaturedWIB culture January 29, 2024
Janet Mello allegedly bought a $ 3.1 million property in Preston, Maryland (pictured above) among others and 78 luxury cars and motorcycles. (MLS/Wikimedia Commons) Guillermo ContrerasSan Antonio Express-News(TNS) Janet Yamanaka Mello, the San Antonio civilian employee charged with stealing more than $100 million from the Army, was allowed to retire with... Read more
The viral video of the Israeli soldier crying is not what it seems
FeaturedWIB culture November 20, 2023
A video allegedly showing a female Israel Defense Forces soldier crying with the sound of explosions in the background has gone viral on social media amid the war in Gaza.
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Americans pledge their support of Osama Bin Laden’s 9/11 attacks in new viral trend
FeaturedWIB cultureWIB historyWIB politics November 16, 2023
TikTok users have reportedly discovered the manifesto of Osama Bin Laden twenty-two years after its release— and the outcome isn’t what you’d suspect. The sudden rash of “aware” TikTokers have been trending on both the Chinese social media platform as well as on Twitter/X, particularly in relation to how... Read more
