Month: September 2024
Will Reeve describes moment he felt “alone” after deaths of Christopher and Dana Reeve
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images, FILE While most of the world knew Christopher Reeve as Superman, to his three children — Matthew, Alexandra and Will Reeve — he was simply their beloved dad. The three siblings watched [Read More…]
In brief: James Cameron reveals next non-‘Avatar’ project and more
James Cameron is planning to adapt Charles Pellegrino‘s novel Last Train From Hiroshima and the author’s forthcoming book, Ghosts of Hiroshima, into one “uncompromising theatrical film,” he tells Deadline. The film, to be titled Last Train From Hiroshima, [Read More…]
Donald Glover says his ‘Solo’ spin-off movie, ‘Lando’, will put the “fun” back in ‘Star Wars’
Lucasfilm While Lando, a Star Wars series bound for Disney+ starring Donald Glover, is no more, the project is being adapted into a feature film, with Glover reprising his lovable scoundrel Lando Calrissian from 2018’s [Read More…]
Instagram introduces mandatory ‘Teen Accounts’ with built-in limits, parental controls
Meta (NEW YORK) — For the first time in its history, Instagram on Tuesday announced the launch of accounts designed specifically for teenage users with built-in privacy protections. The new accounts, called “Teen Accounts,” will [Read More…]
Popeyes launches new $5 deal as fast food competition heats up
Popeyes (NEW YORK) — As fast food chains continue to drop prices on popular menu items in hopes of enticing hungry customers, Popeyes is entering the arena with a new $5 deal. The popular fried [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 9/16/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NATIONAL LEAGUENew York Mets 2, Washington Nationals 1Los Angeles Dodgers 9, Atlanta Braves 0Milwaukee Brewers 6, Philadelphia Phillies 2Colorado Rockies [Read More…]
Trump Arlington cemetery incident still under investigation: Sources
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump at a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Aug. 26, 2024, in Arlington, Va. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Law [Read More…]
Federal agency investigating RFK Jr. after severed whale’s head story resurfaces
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention on May 24, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association is investigating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after [Read More…]
Judge denies Meadows’ request to move Arizona ‘fake elector’ case to federal court
SimpleImages/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Monday denied former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows’ request to have the Arizona “fake elector” case against him moved to federal court from Arizona state [Read More…]
Harris, Obama and Hillary Clinton set to hold Los Angeles fundraisers for the vice president this month
Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a campaign rally at the McHale Athletic Center on September 13, 2024 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Vice President Kamala Harris will hold [Read More…]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with sex trafficking, racketeering charges in sprawling indictment
Sean Combs is seen arriving to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Show on October 30, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (JOCE/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) (NEW YORK) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged with sex trafficking by force, transportation [Read More…]
Secret Service agents ‘exemplary’ during Trump assassination attempt, friend says
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Steve Witkoff — a friend of, and donor to, former President Donald Trump — told ABC News’ Good Morning America on Tuesday that Secret Service agents protecting the Republican presidential [Read More…]
How the FBI could recover suspected Trump gunman’s ‘obliterated’ rifle serial number
Law enforcement personnel continue to investigate the area around Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on Sept. 16, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) [Read More…]
Lieutenant testifies in case of officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death
amphotora/Getty Images (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) — The federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in connection with the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols continued Monday, with the cross-examination of a Memphis Police [Read More…]
Lawyers spar over evidence ahead of Smartmatic’s election defamation case against Newsmax
A Newsmax microphone is seen during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, July 17, 2024. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Attorneys for [Read More…]
US expresses ‘grave’ concern as fighting in Sudan’s El Fasher escalates amid civil war
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (LONDON) — The U.S. said it is “gravely concerned” following a “large-scale escalation” of fighting in El Fasher, capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, amid a civil war that has been raging in [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza live updates: Blinken to travel to Egypt for fresh talks
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt on Wednesday for fresh talks on an Israel-Hamas cease-fire, and as tension with Hezbollah persists at the Israel-Lebanon border. Here’s how [Read More…]
Israeli defense officials at odds with Netanyahu over Hamas, Hezbollah cease-fire conditions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem on September 2, 2024. (OHAD ZWIGENBERG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) (TEL AVIV, Israel) — Officials in Israel’s defense establishment are now strenuously contradicting Israeli [Read More…]
Financial planning key to navigating tough economy
Mallory Dugan, with Farm Credit Services of America discusses current trends in the ag economy. She explains why it’s important for farmers to sit down and take a look at their finances heading into 2025. [Read More…]
Breakfast helps you perform better
Studies show that students who eat breakfast perform better in school. Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, says dairy foods are perfect for that. AUDIO: Healthy Living on dairy and [Read More…]