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So-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ rules expanded through 12th grade in Florida
Stella/Getty Images (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — The Florida Board of Education has voted to expand restrictions on classroom instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity. “This amendment prohibits classroom instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through [Read More…]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launches unlikely presidential bid as a Democrat
John Lamparski/Getty Images, FILE (BOSTON) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and attorney from the famed political Kennedy family, announced on Wednesday that he is running for president in 2024 as a Democrat. [Read More…]
US charges alleged Hezbollah financier with evading sanctions through art and diamonds
RapidEye/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department on Tuesday charged a Hezbollah financier and eight others with evading sanctions and laundering almost $160 million, in some cases through artwork and diamonds. Prosecutors alleged that Nazem [Read More…]
Scorcese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ reportedly clocking in at nearly 3 and a half hours
Apple TV+ When you have Oscar winners Robert De Niro, Leonardo Dicaprio, and Brendan Fraser in your movie, you arguably might want them on screen for as long as possible — and that’s what Martin [Read More…]
‘Mrs. Davis’ stars Betty Gilpin and Jake McDorman debate the benefits of AI
Courtesy of Peacock The new series Mrs. Davis stars Betty Gilpin as Sister Simone, a nun on a mission to destroy an AI, the aforementioned Mrs. Davis, who seems to have control over most people on Earth. The series [Read More…]
Arnold Schwarzenegger has daddy issues in the new trailer to Netflix’s action-comedy series ‘FUBAR’
Netflix Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in action in the full trailer to his upcoming Netflix action-comedy series FUBAR. His character, a retired CIA agent, is dragged back into service to extract an important asset, only [Read More…]
Two arrested in shooting at birthday party in Alabama that killed four
amphotora/Getty Images (DADEVILLE, Ala.) — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a birthday party in Alabama over the weekend where four victims were killed and 32 others were injured. [Read More…]
Pentagon’s ‘UFO’ tracking efforts focus of Senate hearing
Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a rare open hearing, lawmakers on Wednesday are set to question the head of the Pentagon’s office charged with tracking UFOs — or what the Defense [Read More…]
‘The Mandalorian’ season 3 finale now streaming on Disney+
Lucasfilm On Wednesday, Lucasfilm dropped the season three finale of The Mandalorian. The cliffhanger penultimate episode ended with Pedro Pascal‘s Din Djarin, Katee Sackhoff‘s Bo-Katan Kryze and their Mando mates ambushed on the home planet [Read More…]
‘Rust’ set to resume production on Thursday
Rust, the Alec Baldwin film on which cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in 2021, will resume production on Thursday, according to a press release obtained by ABC News. “The production will continue to utilize union [Read More…]
‘Superman: Legacy’ enters pre-production
Warner Bros. Discovery New co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn announced on social media Tuesday that Superman: Legacy, which he wrote and will be directing, is taking flight. “I’m honored to be a part of [Read More…]
In Brief: Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen team up for comedy ‘Good Fortune’, and more
Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves are set to star in the comedy Good Fortune, along with Aziz Ansari, who will make his feature directorial debut, according to Variety. Good Fortune marks the second directorial debut for Ansari, whose first attempt, the comedic drama Being [Read More…]
In South Sudan, a new front line of climate change after historic flooding
Jimmy Gillings/ABC News (BENTIU, South Sudan) — The water came in the night, rushing into her home. And as it covered everything she owned in her hometown of Niahldiu, Nyathak took her children through the [Read More…]
What is a rare ‘hybrid’ solar eclipse? The best ways to watch
Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — On Thursday, the moon will move to entirely block the sun for just over a minute during what is known as an annular solar eclipse. This year, however, [Read More…]
How to watch royal coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the US
Flavia Morlachetti/Getty Images (LONDON) — The invitations have been made and the rehearsals have begun for the coronation of King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla. Even without an invitation, and even if you’re [Read More…]
Judge delays hearing for suspect in classified document leak
Obtained by ABC News (BOSTON) — The federal magistrate judge overseeing Jack Teixeira’s case granted his request to delay a detention hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday. Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman charged with [Read More…]
Fox settlement a ‘big step forward in democracy,’ Dominion CEO says in exclusive ABC News interview
RapidEye/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The settlement agreement between Fox and Dominion Voting Systems amounted to a warning shot for other media companies that may spread falsehoods, CEO of Dominion Voting Systems John Poulos said [Read More…]
Three school kids hospitalized after finding and ingesting suspected methamphetamine
pablohart/Getty Images (ROCKVILLE, Md.) — Three children have been hospitalized after falling sick when they found and ingested a container of what they thought to be candy. The incident occurred on Monday when three 7-year-old [Read More…]
Supreme Court to decide whether to jump in abortion debate, again
Ryan McGinnis/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday was expected to decide whether to wade into a legal challenge to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill, a case that [Read More…]
Proud Boys members testify in Jan. 6 sedition case: ‘It was a terrible day’
Tetra Images – Henryk Sadura/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Two key members of the far-right Proud Boys group testified Tuesday hoping to prove their innocence in the seditious conspiracy case against them for the Jan. 6 [Read More…]