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Key Points

• Spider-Noir follows Ben Reilly, an aging private investigator in 1930s New York who's must don his superhero mask once more.

• Nicolas Cage stars as the title character, with Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, and Brendan Gleeson rounding out the cast.

• The series debuts in late May.

They say that "with great power comes great responsibility," but that doesn't exactly apply to this particular riff on Spider-Man.

Spider-Noiris a darker take on the Spidey mythos that takes inspiration from the vintage noir films of filmmakers like Fritz Lang and Otto Preminger. This riff on the character has appeared in several Marvel projects over the years, but gained fresh attention whenNicolas Cagevoiced the variant in 2018'sSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Now, Cage will play Spider-Noir, here known as the Spider, in a live-action series for Prime Video and MGM+, marking the Oscar-winning actor's first leading role on television.

Here's everything you need to know aboutSpider-Noir, from its release date to the multiple formats in which it'll be presented.

What isSpider-Noirabout?

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Spider-Noir"tells the story of Ben Reilly, an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city's one and only superhero," per the official synopsis.

Unlike the usual Spider-Man Noir, which cloaks Peter Parker in shadows, the live-action series flips the script by putting Ben Reilly behind the mask. Also, his masked crimefighting persona is not called Spider-Man — he's just the Spider.

Fans should recognize Ben, who in the comics is a clone of Peter known as the Scarlet Spider. He was designed to be Peter's foe, but ends up becoming a close ally. He first swung into action inThe Amazing Spider-Man#149 back in 1975, and remains a popular character to this day.

Harry Bradbeer, a veteran of shows likeKilling EveandFleabag, is among the series' directors. To better capture the feel of the story's era (and influences), you can watch it in "Authentic Black and White" or "True-Hue Full Color."

Is there aSpider-Noirtrailer?

The official teaser trailer forSpider-Noirdropped on Thursday, Feb. 12, and it wastes no time folding fans into its shadowy vision of Depression-era New York City. Just like the show itself, you can watch the trailer in color or in black and white.

It introduces Cage's Ben Reilly, decked out in a fedora and trench coat, looking every bit like a hard-boiled investigator of the era. He opens up to Cat Hardy (Li Jun Li) a.k.a. Black Cat, hinting that his strange powers aren't exactly easy to live with.

"The ticks, thoughts, impulses, I manage to suppress them... most of the time," he admits.

When he finally unleashes those powers, it results in late-night bar brawls and a masked figure soaring across Manhattan's skyline under the cover of night.

Cage teeters between reckless and restrained, giving Reilly the off-kilter edge that makes the actor so indelible. By the time the tagline flashes across the screen — "With no power comes no responsibility" — it hitsperfectly.

Who's in theSpider-Noircast?

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In May 2024, MGM and Prime Video confirmed that Cage would take on the lead role. At the time, Sony Pictures Television Studios president Katherine Popesaid the teamwas "thrilled" to have him on board, noting that the actor brings "pathos, pain, and heart to this singular character."

Cagerecently spoke withEsquireabout his portrayal of Ben as "70 percent [Humphrey] Bogart, and 30 percent Bugs Bunny."

"I was basically Mel Blanc doing Bogart, with that sarcastic sense of humor. But it's 100 percent me."

ProducersChris Miller and Phil Lord revealedthat Cage's approach completely upended their expectations. "Nic brought all of this thinking to the character that really surprised us and was kind of a headslapper," Lord said. "His take on it was like, 'I'm a spider trying to cosplay as a human.' He's code-switching. Inside his body, he feels like an animal."

"That's why you cast Nicolas Cage," Miller added. "He's going to come at a character in a way that no one else would think of."

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The supporting cast is packed with personality.Lamorne Morris, who won an Emmy for his work on season 5 ofFargo(2023), plays Robbie Robertson, a freelance journalist and Reilly's optimistic pal. "Robbie's living in the '30s and the Depression, and he's going through it," showrunner Oren Uziel said, "but he walks into any room thinking he can talk himself through whatever problem finds him."

Jun Li, who appeared in Ryan Coogler'sSinners(2025), costars as Cat Hardy, a nightclub singer who pulls Ben into the city's criminal underworld. Karen Rodriguez (The Hunting Wives) plays Janet, Ben's secretary.

Jack Huston, who broke out playing Richard Harrow onBoardwalk Empire(2010–2013), takes on Flint Marko, a.k.a. Sandman, while Emmy winner (and Oscar nominee)Brendan Gleesonappears as Silvermane, a mob boss who's survived a string of assassination attempts.

"Silvermane is the big bad, but what's happening to Silvermane connects back to Ben's past and gets him spiraling deeper and deeper into his own origins," Uziel explained.

Guest players include Lukas Haas (Babylon), Cameron Britton (Mindhunter), Michael Kostroff (The Wire), Whitney Rice (Jury Duty), Amanda Schull (Suits), and Amy Aquino (Bosch), among others.

Is there aSpider-Noirrelease date?

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Spider-Noirpremieres Monday, May 25, on MGM+ in the U.S. before swinging onto Prime Video with all eight episodes on May 27.

Each episode will be available to stream in either black and white or color.

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NEED TO KNOW

• Comedian Celeste Barber and her husband, Api Robin, have split after 20 years together

• Robin announced the news on Instagram Friday, Feb. 13

• Robin, who was frequently referred to as "hot husband" in Barber's comedy sketches, also changed his Instagram bio to "Formerly Hot Husband"

Australian comedianCeleste Barberand her husband,Api Robin, have split after 20 years together.Robin announced the news of the couple's separation onInstagramFriday, Feb. 13. In the post, Robin tagged Barber, 43, writing that "the past few months have been incredibly challenging and deeply heartbreaking for us both.""After much reflection, the decision has been made to separate," he then revealed.

"There is still love and respect between us, but sadly we are at capacity and have come to recognise we may want for different things," Robin added, before noting that the pair's priority remains their children.

"We kindly ask for privacy and understanding as we navigate this," he finished, captioning the post: "Heavy hearts."

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To accompany the news, Robin also changed his Instagram bio to read "Formerly Hot Husband," a nod to the "hot husband" nickname that Barber would frequently refer to him as in her comedy and online.Barber is known for her comedy sketches where she frequently parodies influencer and celebrity content.

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE'sfree daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.News of the split comes months after the paircelebratedtheir 12th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2025. "A love letter to my husband on our 12th wedding anniversary," Barber, who boasts over nine million followers on her Instagram, wrote in herpostat the time.

"WOW. This is fun. I love you. This is hard. Thank you. I'm sorry. You're welcome. We need milk," Barber wrote, alongside snaps of she and Robin from their wedding in Bali.

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The pair first met prior to their 2013 nuptials, when Barber was 21 and working as a bartender. Together, the two have two sons Lou Robin and Buddy Robin, and Robin has two children from a previous marriage, daughters Kyah and Sahra.

In the comments of Robin's post announcing the news, followers, friends and fans expressed their sadness and support for the couple. "I'm so sorry. This would be such a difficult time for you all. Sending you all lots of love ❤️," wrote Australian gold medalist swimmer Libby Trickett.

Robin's daughter, Kyah, also commented on the post: "Love you Dad 🤍.""Proof that social media shows just the surface 😢 I am sorry," another commenter chimed in.

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NEED TO KNOW

• JoJo Siwa gave a speech at Harvard Business School earlier this week

• "To be in a room full of brilliant minds, passionate entrepreneurs, and future changemakers was truly unforgettable," she said on Instagram

• Her appearance at the school was part of a partnership with gut health supplement brand Belli Welli

JoJo Siwais in her Harvard era!

The "Karma" singer, 22, took toInstagramon Friday, Feb. 12 and revealed she gave a speech at Harvard Business School earlier this week in partnership with gut health supplement brand Belli Welli.

"Yesterday I had the incredible honor of giving a speech at@harvardalongside the founders of@belliwellihealth," wrote Siwa alongside photos of herself posing on the school's campus.

"To be in a room full of brilliant minds, passionate entrepreneurs, and future changemakers was truly unforgettable," she said. "I'm so grateful for the opportunity to do this. What a dream."

Siwa added, "Moments like this remind me why I love what I do and how important it is to keep showing up, keep learning, and to just keep going."

"Thank you to everyone who made this possible," she wrote. "To say I spoke at Harvard might be the coolest thing I've ever done. I don't know if it can get much better than this."

Belli Welli alsoshared a videoof Siwa's visit to Harvard Business School, which saw theDance Momsalum speak about her work with the brand.

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In a December interview withThe Sun's Fabulous Magazine, Siwa spoke about another potential significant life update to come — getting engaged to boyfriend Chris Hughes.

Looking forward to spending Christmas together, Hughes spoke about his disinterest in getting engaged around the holiday. "You see it on Instagram, every year you're gonna see somebody who gets engaged. I kinda like the idea of it not being at a time where it could be expected," he said.

Siwa jokingly responded, "Alright, you're keeping me guessing, aren't you?" adding, "But what if I gothima ring?"

Hughes insisted, "I don't agree with it," as Siwa asked, "But what if I did? You'd say no?"

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"I've [spoken] to people about this before you, obviously. And I actually said, 'I think if I was proposed to, that would make me really uncomfortable,'" added Hughes.

Siwa warned Hughes about the possibility of her proposing if he waits too long. "Listen, I wouldn't do it unless you waited like seven years," she said. "And then I'd be like, 'Alright, my ass is getting down on the knee then.' If you waited too long, I'd be like, 'Okay.' "

Hughes replied, "It shouldn't take you seven years to work out if you want to marry someone. So you can go off that and then that won't ever happen," as Siwa joked, "Just so you know, on May 27th, 2032, I will be down on one knee. I will not wait one extra day!"

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BOSTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a Honduran college student ‌who was deported in violation of a court order, a step the government ‌had previously refused to take.

Boston-based U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns gave the administration two weeks to enable the return ​of Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a student from Babson College in Massachusetts who was deported after being detained at Boston's Logan Airport while traveling to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with her family in Texas.

"Wisdom counsels that redemption may be found by acknowledging and fixing our own ‌errors," Stearns wrote. "In this unfortunate case, ⁠the government commendably admits that it did wrong. Now it is time for the government to make amends."

Stearns, who was appointed by Democratic ⁠President Bill Clinton, said he had hoped to avoid holding anyone in civil contempt by giving the administration a chance to correct what it called a "mistake."

But the State Department last week called ​the judge's ​recommendation to issue her a new student visa "unfeasible," ​and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ‌declined to facilitate her return, prompting Friday's order.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which includes ICE, and Lopez Belloza's lawyer did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The 20-year-old college freshman is a Honduran national who was brought to the U.S. by her mother, who was seeking asylum, when she was 8 years old. Babson is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Lopez ‌Belloza has said she was unaware she was ​subject to a final order of removal, which was ​the basis for her arrest.

She was ​flown to Honduras on November 22 even though her lawyer had secured ‌a court order in Massachusetts on the ​previous day barring Lopez ​Belloza from being deported or transferred out of the state for 72 hours. She remains in Honduras with her grandparents.

A lawyer for the government at a hearing ​last month apologized for the ‌violation of the court's order, attributing it to a "mistake" by an ICE officer ​who did not properly flag it.

(Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston; Editing ​by Chris Reese, Ethan Smith and Jonathan Oatis)

Presidents Day, originally created to celebrate George Washington's birthday, is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday of February each year. Now seen as a day to honor every person who has held the United States' high office, the holiday gives government and some non-government workers alike a day off in the throes of winter.

Here's what to know ahead of Presidents Day this year, including the date, its origins and which businesses will be open or closed.

More:Shop the best Presidents Day sales 2026 happening this weekend

When is Presidents Day 2026?

This year, Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 16.

Is Presidents Day a federal holiday?

Yes, Presidents Day – the third Monday of February – is a federal holiday. It has been afederal holiday since 1879.

What will be closed on Presidents Day?

Presidents Day is a federal holiday, meaning some governmental entities and businesses will be closed.

Government offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, as will U.S. Postal Service post offices. Mail will not be delivered that day.

The stock market and banks, including branches of Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Chase, Truist and Citibank, among others, will also be closed.

Retailers, grocery stores, and pharmacies may be closed or have modified hours for the holiday. Check your nearest location for holiday hour information before stepping out to shop on Feb. 16.

Full schedule of 2026 federal holidays

Federal holidays will fall on the following days in 2026, according to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM):

• New Year's Day: Thursday, Jan. 1

• Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.: Monday, Jan. 19

• Washington's Birthday/Presidents Day: Monday, Feb. 16

• Memorial Day: Monday, May 25

• Juneteenth National Independence Day: Friday, June 19

• Independence Day/Fourth of July: Observed Friday, July 3 (Because the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday, the day before is considered a federal holiday.)

• Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 7

• Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 12

• Veterans Day: Wednesday, Nov. 11

• Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26

• Christmas Day: Friday, Dec. 25

What is the history of Presidents Day?

Presidents Day was created by Congress in 1879 to celebrate the birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States, according to theLibrary of Congress. In 1968, theUniform Holidays Actchanged the date of celebration from Washington's actual birthday, Feb. 22, to the third Monday of February.

With Abraham Lincoln's birthday falling on Feb. 12, the holiday soon evolved to be known colloquially as Presidents Day in honor of all U.S. presidents. However, no law or act was ever passed to change the holiday's official name, which is still formally designated as Washington's Birthday by theOPM.

As for the long weekend, Presidents Day affords many Americans a day off from work, thanks to PresidentLyndon B. Johnson, who mandated that it, along with Memorial Day and Veterans Day, occur on Mondays to avoid mid-week shutdowns. Through the signing of the Uniform Holidays Act, Johnson created longer weekends to enable Americans "to travel farther and see more of this beautiful land of ours," according toThe American Presidency Project.

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The Pentagon is sending a second aircraft carrier group – theUSS Gerald Ford– to the Middle East, according to a senior administration official and three sources familiar with the matter, a move that puts pressure on Iran even as President Donald Trump has said talks with Tehran will continue.

Trump told reporters Friday he's dispatching the second carrier group in case he is unable to reach a diplomatic agreement.

"In case we don't make a deal, we'll need it," he said, later adding the ships would depart if diplomacy is successful.

The Ford carrier strike group – the US' most advanced – has been positioned in the Caribbean Sea for several months amid Trump's campaign in Venezuela, which has included strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and culminated in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas.

It will now join the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East region, expanding Trump's options for a potential strike on Iran. The move was first reported by theNew York Times.

The change comes even as Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a White House visit on Wednesday heintendsto keep pursuing a deal with Iran.

"They want to make a deal, as they should want to make a deal," Trump said last week. "They know the consequences if they don't. If they don't make a deal, the consequences are very steep. So we'll see what happens."

Trump said Thursday that he hopes to get a deal with Iran "over the next month."

But the president has not ruled out ordering new strikes and has ordered a buildup of assets that would allow for a major US air campaign against Iran's nuclear and missile assets. Aside from the USS Abraham Lincoln, several US warships have been positioned in the region, comprising what Trump has referred to as a "flotilla."

The USS Abraham Lincolnarrived in the Indian Oceanlast month, putting it closer to assist in any potential US operations targeting Iran.

Days later, the Lincoln carrier was transiting the Arabian Sea about 500 miles from Iran's southern coast when itshot down an Iranian drone.

Meanwhile, delegations from the US and Iranmet earlier this monthin Oman for the first round of negotiations since the US and Israel struck Iran last summer. The talks came after Trumpheld off on strikesagainst Iran after seriously considering military action in response to the country's brutal crackdown on protesters.

After completing talks, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushnervisited the Lincoln carrier.

A spokesperson for US Southern Command, which oversees the military's operations in the Western Hemisphere, told CNN the change in force posture won't diminish the US' capabilities in the Caribbean.

"While force posture evolves, our operational capability does not. SOUTHCOM forces remain fully ready to project power, defend themselves, and protect U.S. interests in the region. At the direction of the President and the Secretary of War, we continue mission-focused operations to counter illicit activities and malign actors in the Western Hemisphere."

CNN has also reached out to the US Central Command, whose purview includes military operations in the Middle East.

This story has been updated with additional reporting.

CNN's Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen and Kaanita Iyer contributed to this report.

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During a recent episode of herpodcast with NBA star Myles Turner, Stewart provided an update about the current state of negotiations with the league. Stewart revealed that the players are "in a new place."

"I'm feeling better. I'm feeling like the owners are finally really acknowledging and being receptive of what we want and the players as well,"Stewart said.

"We all kind of had to put our business hats on and get into that mindset. I'm hoping we can get this thing done quickly so then we're not late [to start the2026 season]. That's the thing. It's like I've been telling them, is ― now that we're a part of a revenue-shared model, you miss games, it's less money. Not to say that we should submit and just say yes to any proposal that we don't like, but this is a business now. This is how businesses go."

In the league's latest proposal, the WNBA conceded team-provided housing, a person with knowledge of the matter told USA TODAY Sports. In the revised agreement, one-bedroom apartments will be available for players making the minimum salary. The two developmental players on each roster would be provided with studio apartments. The players' union also voiced setting a standard for team facilities that would be codified in the new CBA, the person with knowledge of the situation said.

Still, nothing has changed in terms of revenue sharing or player salaries. The WNBA is offering more than 70% of league and team net revenue. The players' union has asked for 30% of gross revenue. The salary cap would be $5.65 million per year, rising with league revenues.

Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) celebrates with teammates after the Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 89-86, at Michelob Ultra Arena.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) and A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces grab a rebound past DeWanna Bonner (14) and Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) looks to tip a loose ball away from Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33).

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) shoots against Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4).

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: NaLyssa Smith (3) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts during the third quarter.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts against the Phoenix Mercury during the fourth quarter.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) dribbles against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Kahleah Copper (2) of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates after her 3-point basket.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Head coach Nate Tibbetts of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the first quarter.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Maddy Westbeld of the Chicago Sky (left) and Rae Burrell of the Los Angeles Sparks look on.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts in front of Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Dana Evans of the Las Vegas Aces, shoots the ball between Monique Akoa Makani and Natasha Mack of the Phoenix Mercury.

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"We're now going to be a part of a revenue-sharing model, which is historic for the WNBA and really for the future to come, and now, it's kind of understanding that," Stewart said on her podcast.

"While it istiring and taxing, you want to be a part of it to make sure that it's for the better of the players, and also the league is going to continue and grow and thrive at such an important point. So you know what? We're not done. Hopefully, eventually, I'll be able to be like, 'Oh, my God, Myles. It's finished. It's over.' It's going to be incredible, but until then, we just keep trucking along."

Stewart's NBA co-host seemed to sympathise with the work that WNBA players are doing in the ongoing negotiations. Turner admitted that many NBA players are in the dark on the work that's been completed.

"I just think that you're fighting the good fight, and I don't think the guys on the NBA side truly see what's really going on the WNBA side," Turner said.

"We only hear headlines. We don't realize that you're on Zoom calls for four hours the day that you have games. We don't realize that you're spearheading these conversations as one of the faces of the league. If the shoe was on the other foot, I think it'd be a lot tougher. I think you're handling it really well."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Breanna Stewart gives positive update on WNBA CBA negotiations