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In ‘Piece by Piece,’ Pharrell finds Lego fits his life story
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
TORONTO (AP) – When Pharrell Williams and Morgan Neville decided to embark on a movie about Williams’ life but animated in Lego pieces, they knew there would be culture shocks. But making “Piece by Piece” still led to some places that neither Williams, Neville or Lego could foresee. “We did have extensive conversations about how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harris gets personal in media blitz, balks at breaking with Biden on policy
By Zeke Miller And Chris Megerian, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Kamala Harris wanted to help voters get to know her better with a cascade of media appearances on Tuesday, but the most lasting impression might have been her unwillingness to break with Joe Biden. Asked on ABC’s “The View” how she would be different from the president she’s served under for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld will all close ahead of Milton
By Mike Schneider, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Orlando’s tourism machine began grinding to a halt Tuesday with at least three major theme parks and the main airport announcing closures ahead of Hurricane Milton ‘s expected hit as a major storm in Florida. Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld will all close their theme parks and respective entertainment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CBS News says Trump campaign had ‘shifting explanations’ for why he snubbed ’60 Minutes’
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – CBS News said the Trump campaign offered “shifting explanations” for why it backed out of a “60 Minutes” interview special with presidential candidates that aired without him. The network’s Scott Pelley appeared on the air Monday night to explain why Republican Donald Trump did not appear on what has become a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!When is an interview too tough? CBS News grappling with question after Dokoupil interview
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Television morning show interviews often don’t stray beyond dinner recipes or celebrity hijinks. Yet a week after it took place, CBS News host Tony Dokoupil’s pointed interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel remains the subject of heated conversations at the network and beyond. CBS management took the unusual step of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disney World remains open while Universal Orlando will close ahead of Milton
By Mike Schneider, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Orlando’s tourism machine began grinding to a halt Tuesday with at least one major theme park and the main airport announcing closures ahead of Hurricane Milton ‘s expected hit as a major storm in Florida. Universal said it would close its theme parks and entertainment district at 2 p.m. Wednesday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rogers confirms plans for Warner Bros. Discovery channels as Bell Media drops dispute
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2024
TORONTO – Rogers Communications is confirming plans to broadcast several specialty channels as part of a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery that Bell Media had attempted to thwart. Rogers saysit will begin airing Discovery and Discovery ID on linear TV in the new year, while others including Animal Planet, Motor Trend and Discovery Science will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woodward book reveals Trump’s calls with Putin and Biden’s private remarks on Obama and Netanyahu
By Michelle L. Price And Meg Kinnard, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines during the height of the pandemic, Bob Woodward reported in his new book, “War.” The revelations were made in the famed Watergate reporter’s latest book, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Conservative leader reveals plans to address toxic drug crisis ahead of debate
By Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press on October 8th, 2024
VANCOUVER – B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has laid out his solutions for the toxic drug crisis in the province, which include cutting wait times for voluntary treatment, a virtual program to connect people with addiction specialists and building “regional recovery communities” that would allow for 12-month live-in treatment. He says his party plans to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!States sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children
By Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
NEW YORK – More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth mental health by designing its platform to be addictive to kids. The lawsuits stem from a national investigation into TikTok, which was launched in March 2022 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Las Vegas will blow a kiss goodbye – literally – to the Tropicana with a flashy casino implosion
By Rio Yamat, The Associated Press on October 8th, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Sin City will quite literally blow a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana before first light Wednesday in an elaborate implosion that will reduce to rubble the last true mob building on the Las Vegas Strip. The Tropicana’s hotel towers are expected to tumble in 22 seconds at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. The ... Read More »
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