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Iranian film director goes on hunger strike in prison
By The Associated Press on February 2nd, 2023
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – An Iranian director who was arrested last summer, weeks before his latest film was released to widespread acclaim, has gone on hunger strike to protest his continued detention amid more than four months of anti-government protests. Jafar Panahi, whose films have thrilled critics and won numerous international prizes, issued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conflicting groundhog calls: Willie and Sam at odds over spring prognostications
By The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
SHUBENACADIE, N.S. – Two of Canada’s most famous groundhog prognosticators have made conflicting calls about spring’s arrival. Ontario’s Wiarton Willie has called for an early spring while Shubenacadie Sam, Nova Scotia’s most famous groundhog, apparently saw her shadow this morning as she emerged from a snow-covered enclosure at a wildlife park north of Halifax. According ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nova Scotia’s celebrity groundhog sees her shadow, predicts winter will drag on
By The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
SHUBENACADIE, N.S. – Shubenacadie Sam, Nova Scotia’s most famous groundhog, apparently saw her shadow this morning as she emerged from a snow-covered enclosure at a wildlife park north of Halifax. According to folklore, if a groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day, winter will drag on. However, if they don’t spot their shadow, spring-like weather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New opera by Haitian-Canadian composer puts Black performers, stories in spotlight
By Marisela Amador, The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
MONTREAL – When the opera “La Flambeau” premieres next week in Montreal, Black performers will be front and centre in an artistic medium where they have historically been under-represented. The work by Haitian-Canadian composer and pianist David Bontemps explores topical themes such as women’s rights and the need for social justice and compassion, while criticizing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groundhog Day: Furry forecasters make their spring prognostications
By The Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2023
Famed and furry forecasters of spring are set to make their predictions this morning. It’s Groundhog Day, and as folklore goes, a groundhog will emerge from its burrow and if it does not see its shadow, then spring is just around the corner, while if it does and retreats, then we can expect six more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Dances With Wolves’ actor due in court in sex abuse probe
By Rio Yamat, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2023
NORTH LAS VEGAS (AP) – A former “Dances With Wolves” actor who faces at least five felonies for allegedly sexually abusing Indigenous girls is scheduled to face a judge for the first time in the case on Thursday. The possible charges against Nathan Chasing Horse, 46, include sex trafficking and sexual assault, according to court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sony CFO to lead entertainment-electronic giant as president
By Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2023
TOKYO (AP) – Sony appointed a veteran executive as its president Thursday to lead the Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate through times of change. Hiroki Totoki, Sony’s chief financial officer, will become the president and COO, Sony Corp. said in a statement. Kenichiro Yoshida remains chairman and chief executive, signaling continuity at the Tokyo-based maker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sony taps president to steer entertainment-electronic empire
By Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2023
TOKYO (AP) – Sony appointed a veteran executive as its president Thursday to lead the Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate through times of change. Hiroki Totoki, Sony’s chief financial officer, will become the president and COO, Sony Corp. said in a statement. Kenichiro Yoshida remains chairman and chief executive, signaling continuity at the Tokyo-based maker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disbarred, bankrupt lawyer Girardi charged with client theft
By Brian Melley And Kathleen Foody, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Disgraced ex-lawyer Tom Girardi, once celebrated for winning massive settlements, has been indicted by federal grand juries in Los Angeles and Chicago on charges he stole more than $18 million from clients, prosecutors announced Wednesday. The charges are the latest legal blow to a once-powerful player who rubbed elbows with politicians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Records: ‘Dances with Wolves’ actor armed cult against cops
By Rio Yamat, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Nathan Chasing Horse trained his wives to use firearms, instructing them to “shoot it out” with police officers if they ever tried to “break their family apart,” according to records obtained by The Associated Press. If that failed, the wives were to take “suicide pills.” The abuse that authorities said spanned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: ‘Dances with Wolves’ actor armed cult against police
By Rio Yamat, The Associated Press on February 1st, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Nathan Chasing Horse trained his wives to use firearms, instructing them to “shoot it out” with police officers if they ever tried to “break their family apart,” according to records obtained by The Associated Press. If that failed, the wives were to take “suicide pills.” The abuse that authorities said spanned ... Read More »
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