Published by AFPAmazon offered to buy the storied MGM studios for $8.45 billion in May 2021San Francisco (AFP) - A consortium of US unions called … [Read more...] about US unions call for halt to Amazon buyout of MGM
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Peter Jackson’s ‘Get Back’ finds joy in final days of the Beatles
Published by AFPLos Angeles (AFP) - "The Beatles: Get Back," the eagerly awaited new Disney+ documentary from Peter Jackson, aims to dispel persistent … [Read more...] about Peter Jackson’s ‘Get Back’ finds joy in final days of the Beatles
US Justice Dept to pay $130 mn to Parkland victims’ families over FBI blunder
Published by AFPParkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz at the Broward County Courthouse on October 20, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Cruz pleaded … [Read more...] about US Justice Dept to pay $130 mn to Parkland victims’ families over FBI blunder
U.S. lawmakers call for privacy legislation after Reuters report on Amazon lobbying
Published by ReutersBy Chris Kirkham and Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) - Five members of Congress called for federal consumer-privacy legislation after a … [Read more...] about U.S. lawmakers call for privacy legislation after Reuters report on Amazon lobbying
Kevin Spacey to pay $31 mn after losing arbitration case with makers of ‘House of Cards’
Published by AFPUS actor Kevin Spacey faces a $31 million bill after losing his arbitration case with the production company behind 'House and … [Read more...] about Kevin Spacey to pay $31 mn after losing arbitration case with makers of ‘House of Cards’
U.S. House panel probing Capitol riot subpoenas Roger Stone, Alex Jones
Published by ReutersBy Patricia Zengerle and Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives committee probing the deadly Jan. 6 … [Read more...] about U.S. House panel probing Capitol riot subpoenas Roger Stone, Alex Jones
2021 AMAs: Cardi B Hosts With Flair. BTS First Asian “Artist of Year”; JoJo Promises Cardi Xmas; New Kids / New Edition Collab ‘Depend’; Taylor, Olivia, Jlo
Cardi invites Jojo to Xmas, and the highlights Performances and awards AMA Event: First Ever New Kids, New Edition First Time Performing … [Read more...] about 2021 AMAs: Cardi B Hosts With Flair. BTS First Asian “Artist of Year”; JoJo Promises Cardi Xmas; New Kids / New Edition Collab ‘Depend’; Taylor, Olivia, Jlo
Democracy Slipping Away in More Nations Than Ever. Populism, Silencing Dissent With COVID, Disinformation To Blame, Says 34 Nation Intl. Institute
Published by Reuters BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A greater number of countries are sliding towards authoritarianism, while the … [Read more...] about Democracy Slipping Away in More Nations Than Ever. Populism, Silencing Dissent With COVID, Disinformation To Blame, Says 34 Nation Intl. Institute
JK Rowling Calls Police After Being Doxxed, Trans-Activists Showed Up Outside Scotland Home
Published by Radar OnlineHarry Potter author JK Rowling called the Scotland police after she was doxxed online by individuals supporting trans … [Read more...] about JK Rowling Calls Police After Being Doxxed, Trans-Activists Showed Up Outside Scotland Home
U.S. judge lets Ghislaine Maxwell call ‘false memories’ expert to testify at trial
Published by ReutersBy Luc Cohen (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has granted British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell permission to call a psychologist who … [Read more...] about U.S. judge lets Ghislaine Maxwell call ‘false memories’ expert to testify at trial