James Ransone, who played Ziggy Sobotka in “The Wire” and a host of other HBO roles, has died. He was 46. Ransone died by suicide Friday in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County medical ...

The character actor had grown up in Maryland, where “The Wire” was set, and went on to star in horror films like “It Chapter Two.” By Jonathan Abrams Jonathan Abrams, a Times reporter, is the author ...

James Ransone, the actor best known for his critically acclaimed role as Ziggy Sobotka in HBO's The Wire, died by suicide on Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The ...

A New South Wales inquest is examining the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, linked to three deaths in recent years. Data from Fire and Rescue NSW said lithium-ion batteries are causing approximately ...

The FBI has opened an inquiry into daily fantasy sports websites amid complaints about insider information and predatory lending, the New York Times reports. The focus, according to players contacted ...

Netflix has built a sprawling library, a treasure trove of stories spanning every imaginable genre, comedies, thrillers, animated wonders, heartfelt dramas, and even the oddly niche gems no one knew ...

Every year in Guanajuato, Mexico, locals celebrate one of the world’s most extreme traditions — the Exploding Hammer Festival. With hammers packed with homemade explosives, this chaotic yet symbolic ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› by Wirecutter Staff In part two, our writers share what they wish they’d known ...