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Fans have been celebrating a “Brenaissance,” the coined phrase for the return of Fraser to mainstream movies and TV. His appearance in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming psychological drama is expected to be an awards season favorite, but some who’ve seen early previews say it won’t be to everyone’s liking. Entertainment journalist Katie Rife posted a warning for viewers on Twitter, though her stance incited a spirited debate in the comment section and over on Reddit too....

The Republican lawmaker has been under fire over his decision to fly to Cancun as a winter storm—and a creaking power grid—left millions without electricity and latterly without drinking water throughout the state. Two days after he admitted his “mistake” and flew home, new pictures of Cruz were posted on his official Twitter account. In them, Cruz—sleeves rolled-up and wearing a Texas flag mask—was handing out bottles of water to those in need....

The ship received a rating of 77 out of 100 in its report, below the 85 required to pass an inspection. There were 45 items highlighted by the report, each of which outlined a problem uncovered by the inspectors during their time aboard the cruise ship. “The inspector noted brown water discharged from two shower hoses in the medical center,” the report from the inspection on July 18 stated. “Medical crew reported these shower hoses were not used often....

The 46-year-old culprit broke into the cruise ship cabin shortly before 6 p.m. last Thursday while suffering from hallucinations, The Korea Times newspaper reported, citing an official from the Korea Coast Guard. The news outlet reported the Russian man had tested positive after being made to take a drug test. “He was roaming and suddenly dashed into the room after seeing a person walking out of it,” one coast guard investigator told The Korea Times....

BY ZULHILMI ZAINAL Follow on Twitter Both of Pahang’s goalscorers in their 3-1 Malaysia Super League match win against Selangor on Saturday played through light injuries in the match, revealed head coach Dollah Salleh. Brazilian forward Patrick Cruz, who opened the scoring in the fifth minute, only joined the team earlier this week as a last-minute replacement for Alex Moraes, while former Selangor striker Francis Forkey Doe, who bagged a brace on Saturday, had only made his debut for Pahang in their previous match....

Victor Cruz curled up in a ball in the end zone screaming in pain, however, shuts it and locks it. IYER: Cowboys are true Super Bowl contenders | Scoreboard | Stats It was a heart-wrenching way for Cruz’s season to end: The electric wide receiver and by far the Giants’ most dangerous downfield threat tore his right patellar tendon in the third quarter, with the Giants trailing the Eagles in Philadelphia 20-0....

Twelve-year-old John Phillips became a viral sensation in 2017 following Northwestern’s loss to Gonzaga in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Two days earlier the Wildcats had beaten Vanderbilt in what was Northwestern’s first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. MORE: Ranking the 68 best teams in the 2019 NCAA Tournament from Duke, down But with 7:32 left in the Gonzaga game, with the Wildcats trailing and on the wrong side of a flagrant foul call, CBS cameras cut to images of a crying Phillips, screaming, “Oh my God....

Many Americans have lost their shirts. So why isn’t crypto regulated like other financial assets? First, some history. Eighty nine years ago, the Banking Act of 1933, also known as the Glass-Steagall Act, was signed into law by Franklin D. Roosevelt. It separated commercial banking from investment banking—Main Street from Wall Street—to protect people who entrusted their savings to commercial banks from having their money gambled away. Glass-Steagall’s larger purpose was to put an end to the giant Ponzi scheme that had overtaken the American economy in the 1920s and led to the Great Crash of 1929....

If Brendan Rodgers is to give Steven Gerrard a chance of signing off his Liverpool career with a domestic trophy, then the Reds must gain a positive result in south London on Saturday (12:30 p.m. ET, Fox Soccer Plus) to progress in the FA Cup. Liverpool come into this match off the back of a thrilling 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur midweek, with Mario Balotelli scoring his first league goal, netting the winner after coming off the bench....

The changes are aimed at addressing some of the grievances, such as food and medicine shortages and power outages, voiced by Cuban citizens during mass protests over the last few days. Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced that Cuba would be more flexible in customs for Cuban citizens who leave the country and bring back food, medicine and toiletries, which have been in short supply. Officials are looking to increase medicine supplies, while work is being done on the electricity system to enhance stability, the prime minister said....

While fractures of the cuboid are uncommon, they can occur infrequently in specific circumstances. In addition, a rare, but painful condition called cuboid syndrome can occur when a subluxation (partial dislocation) occurs at the joint between the heel and cuboid. This article discusses the anatomy and function of the cuboid bone. It also covers associated conditions and when you may need treatment. Anatomy The human foot is an intricate structure that contains 26 bones, 33 individual joints....

Almora was visibly shaken up after the foul ball. The 25-year-old went over to check on the fan who was injured and had to be consoled by his teammates and manager Joe Maddon. The young fan was immediately rushed upstairs after the play. Almora embraced a security guard after the play and was seen crying on ESPN. He said he saw the ball make contact with the girl. “That’s probably what sucked the most,” Almora said, via NBC Chicago....

“I’ve got to move,” Castro said Friday during the Cubs Fan Convention. “I’ve got to do something that doesn’t create negative things. I’m not that kind of person.” In early December, Castro and his family were leaving a concert in Santiago when shots fired left three people injured. Just two weeks later on Dec. 27, Castro was detained at the office of the prosecutor for the city of Monte Cristi to be questioned for his alleged involvement in a shooting at a nightclub that injured six people....

The last time the Cubs visited PNC Park, they celebrated a 4-0 NL wild-card win over the Pirates. On Monday night it was a similar fate for the Bucs. MORE: Ranking the best third basemen in MLB Gerrit Cole, who started the playoff game for Pittsburgh last season, was roughed up again in the rematch, allowing six runs (five earned) in 4 2/3 innings with four walks in a 7-2 loss....

It’s a big night for the Cubs, with the arrival of Javier Baez in the major leagues. Len Kasper and Jim Deshaies, appropriately, lead their coverage of the game with this, and a helpful reminder to those seeking a savior that Baez struggled early at Triple-A before playing well enough to earn his callup. The breakdown of Baez includes his on-base and slugging percentages in the Pacific Coast League, and a nod to incumbent shortstop Starlin Castro, who has been having a strong season and playing well lately....

Elizabeth Struhs, who suffered from Type 1 diabetes, died on January 7 at her family’s home in Rangeville, in the Australian state of Queensland. Her mother and father, who have since been charged with murder, did not give her any insulin in the six days leading up to her death, police said. The couple and other church members held back on calling paramedics until 5:30 p.m. the day after the child had died, it’s alleged, because they believed she would be resurrected, according the Courier-Mail newspaper....

Broadway Is Back New York Broadway is back! Live theatre is breathing life back into the Big Apple this fall, with shows such as David Byrne’s much-loved American Utopia, which resumed performances last month after its first return engagement was postponed due to the pandemic. Other shows drawing buzz include Diana: The Musical with Broadway performances starting in November. Contemporary Indigenous Dance New York to Vancouver Catch Canadian Indigenous dance troupe Red Sky Performance on their North American tour of Trace, a contemporary work inspired by Indigenous (Anishinaabe) sky and star stories that “glimpse into our origin as well as our future evolution....

New York has seen 173 cases of a new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and is one of three states in the United States experiencing a large outbreak. Thousands of people in New York are under self-quarantine, businesses have told employees to work from home and some schools have chosen to close. On Tuesday, Cuomo announced that all schools within a “containment area” in New Rochelle will be closed from Thursday until March 25....

Members of the State Legislature voted on a measure that will allow the state Legislature to repeal any of Cuomo’s executive orders at any time using a simple majority vote. The New York State Senate voted along party lines, with 43 Democrats voting in favor and 20 Republicans, who wanted a total repeal, against. Shortly after, the New York Assembly voted 107-43 in favor of the bill to scale back Cuomo’s emergency powers....