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Sweden’s foremost opera and ballet theater fined $300,000 for 2023 fatal fall of stage technician
By The Associated Press on June 7th, 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Sweden’s national theater for opera and ballet, the Stockholm-based Royal Swedish Opera, has been fined 3 million kronor ($300,000) after a stage technician died last year when he fell around 13 meters (more than 40 feet) from a balcony as he was carrying out work inside the building. The fatal fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samoan author accused of killing Samoan writer who was aunt of former US politician Tulsi Gabbard
By Charlotte Graham-mclay And Audrey Mcavoy, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2024
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – An author in Samoa has been charged with murdering another prominent Samoan writer, who was also the aunt of former U.S. congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, authorities in the South Pacific island nation said. Papalii Sia Figiel, 57, is accused of killing Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard 78, after an argument last month, officials told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James Beard finalists include an East African restaurant in Detroit and Seattle pho shops
By Sophia Tareen, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – An East African eatery in Detroit, longtime family owned Seattle pho shops and a Palestinian chef using ancient cooking techniques in Washington, D.C., are among the dozens of finalists for this year’s prestigious James Beard Awards. The culinary world’s equivalent of the Oscars will recognize restaurants and chefs in 22 categories at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A new account rekindles allegations that Trump disrespected Black people on ‘The Apprentice’
By Garance Burke And Meg Kinnard, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2024
Gene Folkes had just been jettisoned as a contestant on “The Apprentice” and was commiserating with a crew member at a bar inside the lobby of Trump Tower. He was indignant – and not just at having been kicked off the reality show after its star, Donald Trump, had delivered his catchphrase: “You’re fired.” One ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pat Sajak’s final episode as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host is almost here
By Kaitlyn Huamani, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak’s final turn as the renowned host of “Wheel of Fortune” will air on Friday. Sajak’s co-host and letter turner Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her partner on Thursday’s episode, calling him “like a brother” and a “true lifelong friend.” In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White perform for thousands as former Detroit eyesore returns to life
By Mike Householder, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2024
DETROIT (AP) – A myriad of Detroit’s greatest musical exports, including Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White, took to the stage Thursday night in a pulsating sonic spectacle held on the eve of the historic reopening of an 18-story structure that long had symbolized their hometown’s decline. The 90-plus-minute “Live From Detroit: The Concert at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to stream this weekend: ‘Hit Man,’ Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: Hunters
By The Associated Press on June 6th, 2024
Idris Elba narrating a National Geographic series about the millions of soldiers erased from World War II history and the action-comedy-romance “Hit Man” landing on Netflix are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mohawk writer Alicia Elliott wins Amazon Canada First Novel Award
By The Canadian Press on June 6th, 2024
TORONTO – Alicia Elliott has won the prestigious Amazon Canada First Novel Award. She took home the $60,000 prize for “And Then She Fell,” which follows an Indigenous woman made to feel like an impostor in her wealthy Toronto neighbourhood while she tires to write a modern retelling of the Haudenosaunee creation story. Elliott is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prince Harry wins right to appeal rejection of publicly funded security detail in UK
By Brian Melley, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Prince Harry has been given permission to appeal the British government’s rejection to provide him with publicly funded police protection in the U.K. The Court of Appeal gave the Duke of Sussex the go-ahead to challenge a ruling earlier this year in the High Court. The permission was granted in May but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman who says she’s the real Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ sues Netflix for defamation
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2024
A woman who says she is the inspiration for the relentless stalker at the center of Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” sued the streaming giant Thursday for defamation and is seeking at least $170 million in damages. Fiona Harvey, a Scottish attorney living in England who says the character Martha on the widely viewed limited series is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Wheel of Fortune’: Vanna White bids an emotional goodbye to Pat Sajak
By Kaitlyn Huamani, The Associated Press on June 6th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Ahead of Pat Sajak’s final episode as the host of “Wheel of Fortune,” Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her co-host of more than 40 years. On Thursday’s episode of the beloved game show, White honored Sajak’s work and their friendship with a video segment that featured clips and photos ... Read More »
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