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6 books compete for nonfiction ‘winner of winners’ prize
By Jill Lawless, The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Books that explore subjects from William Shakespeare and The Beatles to the lure of Mount Everest and life inside one of the world’s most secretive states are competing to be named the best-ever winner of Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize. The Baillie Gifford Prize is marking its 25th year with a Winner ... Read More »
1 responseChaim Topol, Israeli actor known for Fiddler’s Tevye, dies
By The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
JERUSALEM (AP) – Chaim Topol, a leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatergoers and movie-watchers with his portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering and charismatic milkman in “Fiddler on the Roof,” has died in Tel Aviv, Israeli leaders said Thursday. He was 87. The cause was not immediately released. Israeli leaders on Thursday tweeted their ... Read More »
1 responseCourt records show political pressure behind Fox programming
By Nicholas Riccardi And David Bauder, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – In May 2018, the nation’s top Republicans needed help. So they called on the founder of Fox News, Rupert Murdoch. President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell were trying to stop West Virginia Republicans from nominating Don Blankenship, who had been convicted of violating mine safety standards during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawsuit against Fox shows the news behind the Trump news
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Fresh revelations flowing from a major defamation lawsuit are shedding light on what was happening inside Fox News following the 2020 presidential election. Here are some things to know about the case. THE CASE Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox for $1.6 billion, claiming the news outlet repeatedly aired allegations that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Universal theme parks division gets new name in rebranding
By The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The theme park parent company of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is getting a new name. Officials at Universal Parks & Resorts said Wednesday the division of Comcast NBCUniversal was changing its name to Universal Destinations & Experiences to better reflect the breadth of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At the Oscars a year later, The Slap stays in the picture
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
The Academy Awards are Sunday, but did last year’s Oscars ever really end? When Hollywood reconvenes at the Dolby Theatre for the 95th Academy Awards, the ceremony will signal many things. The probable triumph of “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” A potentially historic night for Asians and Asian Americans in the film industry. Possibly a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jury deliberations begin for XXXTentacion’s accused killers
By Terry Spencer, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Jury deliberations began Wednesday in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion during a 2018 robbery outside a Florida motorcycle shop after the alleged gunman’s attorney argued that DNA evidence proves his client and another man are innocent. Attorney Joseph Kimok gave the final defense ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In fraud case, embattled Ozy Media is a no show
By Bobby Caina Calvan, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Ozy Media billed itself as “the New and the Next” as its charismatic cofounder, former MSNBC and CNN host Carlos Watson, attracted millions of dollars from investors on a promise to attract young, sophisticated audiences. But on Wednesday, the once-buzzy company didn’t even have representation in court as it was arraigned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White House, states tackle ‘junk fees’ that cost consumers
By Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House brought together state lawmakers, federal officials and others Wednesday to trade ideas about how to fight “junk fees” that inflate the cost to consumers of everything from hospital visits and airline tickets to student loans and concert seats. The virtual meeting comes after President Joe Biden said in February ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DeSantis’ new Disney World board hints at future controversy
By Mike Schneider, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) – The first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney World’s government – overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as punishment for Disney publicly challenging Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill – dealt with the rote affairs any other municipal government would handle: calls for ... Read More »
1 responseTucker Carlson’s scorn for Trump revealed in court papers
By David Bauder And Nicholas Riccardi, The Associated Press on March 8th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – A defamation lawsuit is revealing scornful behind-the-scenes opinions by Fox News figures about Donald Trump, including a Tucker Carlson text message declaring “I hate him passionately.” Carlson’s private text conversation was revealed in court papers at virtually the same time that the former president was hailing the Fox News host on ... Read More »
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