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Media narrative of US election: Bad news for Trump, GOP
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on November 9th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans awoke Wednesday to Election Day outcomes that remained nearly as murky as the night before: “House, Senate control still hangs in the balance,” a CNN caption blared. Yet if the results of midterm elections hadn’t solidified, the media narrative clearly had. Good night for Democrats. Bad night for Republicans. Bad ... Read More »
1 responseIconic Brazilian singer Gal Costa dies at 77
By David Biller, The Associated Press on November 9th, 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Singer Gal Costa, an icon in the Tropicalia and Brazilian popular music movements who enjoyed a nearly six-decade career, died on Wednesday. She was 77. Her death was confirmed by a press representative, who provided no further information. The soprano with wild curls of dark hair was best known for ... Read More »
1 responseSean Penn loans Oscar to Zelenskyy until Ukraine wins war
By The Associated Press on November 9th, 2022
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Actor Sean Penn, who is making a documentary about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has loaned one of his two Oscars to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and told him: “When you win, bring it back to Malibu.” Zelenskyy’s office on Wednesday released the video of the encounter during Penn’s most recent visit ... Read More »
1 responseLatin star Bad Bunny tops Apple Music Awards after huge 2022
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on November 9th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Last year, the top Apple Music Awards went to three artists – Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R and The Weeknd. This year, there’s only one – Bad Bunny. The music streaming giant on Wednesday crowned the Puerto Rican reggaeton superstar its Artist of the Year, thanks in large part to his latest album, ... Read More »
1 responseAdidas’ breakup with Ye drives lower earnings outlook
By David Mchugh, The Associated Press on November 9th, 2022
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – Adidas on Wednesday lowered its earnings forecast for the year to account for losses from ending its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his antisemitic remarks. The German shoe and sportswear maker cut its sales and profit outlook for the year as part of its third-quarter earnings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police detain man after eggs thrown at King Charles III
By The Associated Press on November 9th, 2022
LONDON (AP) – British police say a man was detained Wednesday after appearing to throw eggs at King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, as they walked in the northern England city of York. The incident happened as the monarch and his wife were entering York through Micklegate Bar, a medieval gateway where monarchs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adidas lowers earnings outlook after breakup with Yeezy
By The Associated Press on November 9th, 2022
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – Shoe and sportswear maker Adidas on Wednesday lowered its earnings forecast for the full year to account for losses from ending its partnership with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, in response to the artist’s antisemitic remarks. Adidas cut its sales outlook for the year as part of its third-quarter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Midterm media coverage: a night in search of a narrative
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on November 8th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – For news organizations covering the midterm election results, it was a night in search of a narrative. Tight races across the country confirmed the nation’s divide and kept reporters – armed as they were with statistics and projections – wary of drawing conclusions about the political future. It was an election ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Climate protesters target Warhol art in Australian gallery
By The Associated Press on November 8th, 2022
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) – Climate protesters in Australia on Wednesday scrawled graffiti and glued themselves to an Andy Warhol artwork depicting Campbell’s soup cans but didn’t appear to damage the piece because it’s encased in glass. It was the latest incident in which climate protesters have targeted an iconic piece of art without causing permanent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mattea Roach holds on to her quiz show crown, beats fellow super-champions
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
TORONTO – Canada’s quiz show queen has held onto her crown. Mattea Roach beat out fellow “Jeopardy” super-champions Amy Schneider and Matt Amodio Tuesday in a special exhibition game before the trio joins the tournament of champions. She won with$17,600, compared to Schneider’s $904 and Amodio’s $3,600,though there was no money on the table during ... Read More »
1 responseToronto International Film Festival renames cinema for civil rights activist Desmond
By Noel Ransome, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
TORONTO – The Toronto International Film Festival is renaming its largest cinema after civil rights activist Viola Desmond and will launch an initiative to support Black women creators in her honour. TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey made the announcement at the TIFF Bell Lightbox Tuesday evening at a special event celebrating the legacy of Desmond and ... Read More »
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