Mark Hamill used to downplay his ‘Star Wars’ past. Now he’s embracing it
Hamill played Luke Skywalker, one of the most iconic heroes in movie history. His latest film, The Life of Chuck, is an adaptation of a Stephen King novella.
‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’ doesn’t live up to its namesake
Laura Piani's amiable new romance is weighed down by all its allusions and borrowings — and ultimately fails to deliver on Austen's wit.
What Texas lawmakers did after the state’s largest wildfire
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage.
Nevada’s regular 2025 legislative session ends. Voter ID is among the key bills to pass
Nevada lawmakers ended their 2025 regular session after a flurry of action that stretched after midnight on the final day.
Federal prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to transgender inmates, a judge says
A judge says the federal Bureau of Prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to hundreds of transgender inmates following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that led to…
Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th
President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by Independence Day.
One company forecasting a better year ahead? Dollar General
People are spending more at Dollar General. In part, that's thanks to shoppers trading down from more expensive stores.
Harrison Ford wants the Operation Smile award honoring his friend to inspire others to give more
Harrison Ford will receive an award for his philanthropy from the global surgery and training nonprofit Operation Smile.
Opioid settlement plan allows millions to be spent on purposes other than the public health crisis
Mississippi lawmakers have set up a plan to distribute funding the state will receive as part of the opioid settlement plan.
Harvey Weinstein’s new trial is almost over. It could be a litmus test for #MeToo
Weinstein's sex crimes conviction in New York was overturned last year. In a new trial, three accusers have testified that Weinstein assaulted them. Closing arguments are underway.