This story was originally published in September when Hit Man premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. It’s now being updated as the movie hits Netflix on June 7. Hit Man, the latest movie from Richard Linklater, is many things: a funny rom-com with an edge, a star-making moment for actor Glen Powell, and a self-billed "somewhat" adaptation of a true story. Linklater and Powell, who co-wrote the movie, have taken the actual life of Gary Johnson, a professor who moonlighted as a fake hit man for law enforcement, and Hollywoodized it.

Kartel was released after a court ruled against a retrial in the murder case of Clive "Lizard" Williams, whose body was never found. During much of his imprisonment, Kartel reportedly battled Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. The condition had severely impacted his heart function, with his physician, Dr Karen Phillips, testifying that he was at risk of a heart attack or even death in his sleep.

Zynga, a San Francisco-based gaming company, likes to tout the fact that people around the world are playing about 57 million “matches” on Words With Friends at any given moment. Impressive as the statistic sounds, given that this number is greater than the entire population Spain, it’s also one that has been holding fairly steady for years. With the hopes of attracting new users and making loyal players of the game more loyal still, Zynga announced on Wednesday that it is launching Words With Friends 2, the “biggest evolution of the product” since it debuted in 2009.

Two thirds of Britons support requiring voters to show photo ID to cast their ballotAs the results of today’s local elections are digested, attention will be paid once again to the impact of recent voting reforms that require voters to show photo ID in order to cast their ballot. Having been introduced in 2022, the first test of the new law was at the 2023 local elections, at which the Electoral Commission estimates 14,000 potential voters (0.

Nigeria has a rich culture defined by numerous tribes, beliefs, religions, and other societal aspects. Like in other rich cultural settings, the country is home to innumerable folktales, myths, legends, riddles, and hilarious jokes. The country's jokes often touch on numerous issues, including the norms associated with Nigerians, poverty, language, and so much more. Which are some of the top funny Nigerian jokes today? Mr Macaroni, a famous Nigerian comedian and actor, shares insights into the global impact of social media on humor and other comedic styles.