Q&A: Robert Downey Jr. on how ‘Oppenheimer’ represents the Manhattan Project with nuance

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Robert Downey Jr. said he came away from Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” thinking about how important context is to understand significant moments in history. The film tells the story of the controversial theoretical physicist, J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), who oversaw the development of the first atomic bomb during World War II. … Read more

The story behind Barbenheimer, the summer’s most online movie showdown

The very online showdown between Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” all started with a date: July 21. It’s not uncommon for studios to counterprogram films in different genres on a big weekend, but the stark differences between an intense, serious-minded picture about the man who oversaw the development of the atomic bomb and … Read more

Three men arrested, multiple weapons and handguns found during SWAT scene, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO — Three men have been arrested after SWAT and other law enforcement agencies were called to the scene while carrying out a warrant on the east side Thursday night, according to San Antonio Police.  The incident occurred at the 2200 block of E. Houston Street around 10:30 p.m. Thursday.  Officials say three men … Read more

NBA Commissioner applauds Wembanyama’s media handling of the Spears incident

“At 7-foot-4, he’s going to get attention no matter what he does and no matter where he is,” NBA’s Adam Silver said. SAN ANTONIO — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama handled the unusual incident between his security and Britney Spears and the media circus that ensued in Las Vegas … Read more