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A Republican-led resolution in the Idaho House aims to bring gay marriage back into the spotlight, asking the nation’s high court to reconsider its decision. ​A Republican-led resolution in the Idaho House aims to bring gay marriage back into the spotlight, asking the nation’s high court to reconsider its decision.   A Republican-led resolution in the Idaho House aims to bring gay marriage back into the spotlight, asking the nation’s high court to reconsider its decision. 

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Despite recent evidence to the contrary, it seems that unstable billionaires occasionally suffer consequences. As we previously reported, Kanye West and Bianca Censori appear to have called it quits. Neither party has confirmed the news, but reports of the split were all over the internet on Thursday, and the fact that Kanye didn’t refute them basically tells us all we need to know. Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Because both sides have been…

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s feud with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift is still raging on … he’s currently out firing more shots at the duo with his wardrobe at the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade. Check out the Philadelphia star’s ‘fit Friday … he’s got on… ​C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s feud with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift is still raging on … he’s currently out firing more shots at the duo with his wardrobe at the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade. Check out the Philadelphia star’s ‘fit Friday … he’s got on…    Getty Composite C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s feud with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift is still raging…

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A seven-strong group of industry names has signed on to help steer the Toronto International Film Festival’s content market into being. Niv Fichman, Vincent Maraval, Jérôme Paillard, Noah Segal, Monique Simard, Roeg Sutherland and Kerry Swanson are the inaugural members of an advisory committee convened by TIFF ahead of the market launch in 2026. Speaking […]A seven-strong group of industry names has signed on to help steer the Toronto International Film Festival’s content market into being. Niv Fichman, Vincent Maraval, Jérôme Paillard, Noah Segal, Monique Simard, Roeg Sutherland and Kerry Swanson are the inaugural members of an advisory committee convened…

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Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder was rushed offstage after suffering a medical emergency in the middle of a song … and it’s all on video. Don was performing the classic Eagles hit “Tequila Sunrise” when he suddenly stopped strumming his guitar… ​Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder was rushed offstage after suffering a medical emergency in the middle of a song … and it’s all on video. Don was performing the classic Eagles hit “Tequila Sunrise” when he suddenly stopped strumming his guitar…    Getty Composite Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder was rushed offstage after suffering a medical emergency in the middle…

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EXCLUSIVE: MAD Distribution, the pan-Arab releasing arm of Cairo-based pan-Arab film company MAD Solutions, has acquired all Middle East and North African rights to Annemarie Jacir’s Palestine 36. The hot-button epic about Palestine’s 1936 revolt against British colonial rule features Jeremy Irons (A Reversal of Fortunes), Hiam Abbas (Succession) and Kamel El Basher (The Idol) […]EXCLUSIVE: MAD Distribution, the pan-Arab releasing arm of Cairo-based pan-Arab film company MAD Solutions, has acquired all Middle East and North African rights to Annemarie Jacir’s Palestine 36. The hot-button epic about Palestine’s 1936 revolt against British colonial rule features Jeremy Irons (A Reversal of…

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MUNICH — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will only agree to meet in-person with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a common plan is negotiated with U.S. President Trump. Zelenskyy believes Trump is the key to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and said the U.S president gave him his telephone number before Friday’s opening of the Munich Security Conference. Trump upended years of steadfast U.S. support for Ukraine this week following a phone call with Putin. Hamas names 3 Israeli hostages set to be released Saturday to uphold shaky Gaza ceasefire Zelenskyy is expected to meet with U.S. Vice President JD…

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Proposed legislation could change the way customers shop at grocery stores, as one Democratic lawmaker is pushing for regulations on self-checkout machines. ​Proposed legislation could change the way customers shop at grocery stores, as one Democratic lawmaker is pushing for regulations on self-checkout machines.   Proposed legislation could change the way customers shop at grocery stores, as one Democratic lawmaker is pushing for regulations on self-checkout machines. 

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Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, has hosted the first four BAL Finals ​Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, has hosted the first four BAL Finals    Getty Images The Democratic Republic of the Congo has asked the NBA, along with Formula 1 and numerous major European soccer clubs, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, to stop doing business with Rwanda as the conflict between the two countries deepens.  Rwanda is closely associated with the NBA’s Basketball Africa League. In 2021, Rwanda hosted the entire inaugural season and the first four BAL Finals.  NBA teams up with Dikembe Mutombo and former stars to form NBA Africa,…

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The NBA All-Star Game is an economic success for the sport but the game has declined in popularity, with a format change coming this year in San Francisco.    Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group Stephen Curry (30) of the Warriors and LeBron James of the Lakers (23) will be front and center at the NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center. SAN FRANCISCO — They’re still using the term “All-Star Game” when the NBA’s annual midseason event comes to Chase Center this weekend. Yet it’s not a game in the truest sense, and hasn’t been for a long time, having evolved into…

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Ukraine’s nuclear ghosts were raised again on Friday after a drone armed with a warhead hit the protective outer shell of the plant at Chernobyl, the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident. The strike, which Kyiv blamed on Moscow, did not breach the plant’s inner containment shell and radiation levels did not increase, according to the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency. Russia denied involvement, and accused Ukraine of waging a false flag attack. Their competing claims could not be independently verified. What’s at stake? The timing is sensitive as the incident comes against the backdrop of…

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Reading Time: 4 minutes The reality dating show Love is Blind has become one of Netflix’s most successful properties at a time when the streaming giant is desperate for hits. But the future of the series is currently in doubt, thanks to multiple lawsuits alleging shocking acts of abuse and harassment on set. The first suit was filed by a contestant named Tran Dang, who alleges that she was sexually assaulted during filming. Dang was cast on the show’s fifth season, and she eventually got engaged to castmate Thomas Smith. Love Is Blind is a hit for Netflix, but the…

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Comedian Jeff Dye’s taking a blowtorch to Sarah Hyland’s family-friendly image — ’cause he says the sitcom star’s the worst — and, he went out of his way to ruin her big moment on a movie set. Dye sat down for an interview on “The George Janko… ​Comedian Jeff Dye’s taking a blowtorch to Sarah Hyland’s family-friendly image — ’cause he says the sitcom star’s the worst — and, he went out of his way to ruin her big moment on a movie set. Dye sat down for an interview on “The George Janko…    The George Janko Show Comedian Jeff…

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Patrick Wachsberger and Legendary Entertainment’s new JV has made two key hires. Wendy Reeds has joined 193 as EVP, sales, and Ashley Stern is aboard as EVP, Head of Creative Affairs. 193 was announced in late January, with former Lionsgate exec Wachsberger as CEO. “Wendy and Ashley are two of the industry’s best and bringing […]Patrick Wachsberger and Legendary Entertainment’s new JV has made two key hires. Wendy Reeds has joined 193 as EVP, sales, and Ashley Stern is aboard as EVP, Head of Creative Affairs. 193 was announced in late January, with former Lionsgate exec Wachsberger as CEO. “Wendy…

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Rain is expected to return this weekend and stick around through Thursday, the National Weather Service said. ​Rain is expected to return this weekend and stick around through Thursday, the National Weather Service said.   Rain is expected to return this weekend and stick around through Thursday, the National Weather Service said. 

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With improving technology and more applications for the use of artificial intelligence, AI could contribute $20 trillion to the global economy by 2030.    Conversica CEO Jim Kaskade on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in San Mateo, Calif. Conversica is an AI company that uses the technology for marketing and sales. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group) The Bay Area is the hotbed for one of, if not the fastest-growing industries sweeping the globe: artificial intelligence. Research from International Data Corp. predicts AI will contribute nearly $20 trillion to the global economy by the end of the decade, constituting 3.5% of global GDP.…

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ROME — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday to treat a weeklong bout of bronchitis and undergo diagnostic tests, the Vatican said, confirming the latest issues with the 88-year-old’s pontiff’s health that forced him to cancel his agenda through Monday at least. Francis has complained of breathing trouble and was diagnosed with bronchitis Feb. 6, but had continued to hold daily audiences in his Vatican hotel suite. He had presided at an outdoor Mass on Sunday and attended his general audience Wednesday. But he has been handing off his speeches for an aide to read aloud, saying he was having trouble…

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Reading Time: 3 minutes George Lopez is sporting a new look. A radical new look. Is he okay? Through his charitable work and showing himself to be a decent human being, Lopez has earned a lot of fans and admiration — even beyond his comedy. His latest public appearance, however, has those fans worrying. In February 2025, George Lopez was Jennifer Hudson’s guest. (Image Credit: Fox) George Lopez has a new look On Thursday, February 13, comedian George Lopez stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show to appear as a guest. The 63-year-old pillar of television had already done a goofy…

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