Broadway’s 2024-2025 season has gotten off to a rather extraordinarily fine start, from the wildly popular and hysterically funny Oh, Mary! to the fabulous splash of Death Becomes Her and the wonderful left-field sleeper Maybe Happy Ending. There have been a few clunkers — looking at you, Tammy Faye — but if the spring season […]Broadway’s 2024-2025 season has gotten off to a rather extraordinarily fine start, from the wildly popular and hysterically funny Oh, Mary! to the fabulous splash of Death Becomes Her and the wonderful left-field sleeper Maybe Happy Ending. There have been a few clunkers — looking…
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Netflix has been quiet since the social media past of its Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón surfaced in late January, forcing changes to and awkward conversations for her castmates on the awards campaign trail for Jacques Audiard’s ambitious Spanish-language drug cartel musical. But on Thursday, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria was asked what […]Netflix has been quiet since the social media past of its Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón surfaced in late January, forcing changes to and awkward conversations for her castmates on the awards campaign trail for Jacques Audiard’s ambitious Spanish-language drug cartel musical. But…
Fighting tooth and nail to stop depositions in the ongoing arbitration between the uberagency and its former employees over vested equity, Range and its Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher lawyers were dealt a blow this week by a LA Superior Court judge, again. “The request to stay all discovery is DENIED,” wrote Santa Monica-based Judge Mark Young […]Fighting tooth and nail to stop depositions in the ongoing arbitration between the uberagency and its former employees over vested equity, Range and its Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher lawyers were dealt a blow this week by a LA Superior Court judge, again. “The request to stay…
TikTok is back, kids. The popular app, which is owned by China’s ByteDance, reappeared for download on Apple’s App Store today. Google Play reportedly said it was doing the same. TikTok has 170+ million U.S. users, the majority of whom are under 30. Last year, then-President Biden signed into law the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary […]TikTok is back, kids. The popular app, which is owned by China’s ByteDance, reappeared for download on Apple’s App Store today. Google Play reportedly said it was doing the same. TikTok has 170+ million U.S. users, the majority of whom are under 30. Last year, then-President…
With minutes left until midnight on the East Coast when Paramount Global and YouTube TV’s current carriage agreement was set to expire, the two sides agreed to continue negotiations, keeping Paramount’s TV networks, including CBS, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, on the Google platform. “We’ve reached a short-term extension with Paramount to keep their content on […]With minutes left until midnight on the East Coast when Paramount Global and YouTube TV’s current carriage agreement was set to expire, the two sides agreed to continue negotiations, keeping Paramount’s TV networks, including CBS, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, on the Google platform. “We’ve reached…
After surviving teen homelessness and domestic violence in West Virginia, 23-year-old Ireland Daugherty was finally feeling stable: She had her own apartment, a job and was studying for a four-year degree. Ashley Cain, 36, was celebrating four years of sobriety and working with a nonprofit that trains workers to remediate long-abandoned factories and coal mines into sites for manufacturing and solar projects. Federally funded programs provided both women with a social safety net and employment in one of the nation’s poorest states, where nonprofits play a vital role in providing basic services like health care, education and economic development. “We…
An 86-year-old Kansas City man will plead guilty Friday to the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the man’s doorbell by mistake, two people familiar with the case told The Associated Press. Andrew Lester was scheduled to stand trial next week on charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting of the then 16-year-old, who survived and has since graduated from high school. Prosecutors said Thursday that Lester would appear in court the next day, but they did not say why or provide additional detail. Two people familiar with the case who…
In a major reversal, the new head of the Environmental Protection Agency said he will try to rescind $20 billion in grants awarded by the Biden administration for climate and clean-energy projects. In a video posted on X, Administrator Lee Zeldin said the EPA would revoke contracts for a still-emerging “green bank” that is set to fund tens of thousands of projects to fight climate change and promote environmental justice. The program, approved under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, is formally known as the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, but is more commonly called the green bank. Two initiatives, worth $14…
At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually smell pretty good. “In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” said Cecilia Bembibre, director of research at University College London’s Institute for Sustainable Heritage. “We were surprised at the pleasantness of them.” “Woody,” “spicy” and “sweet” were the leading descriptions from what sounded more like a wine tasting than a mummy sniffing exercise. Floral notes were also detected, which could be from pine and…
The Daily Telegraph is under fire after an ugly blow-up at a Newtown cafe after allegations that the newspaper was running an undercover operation to see what it’s like being Jewish in Sydney. The Daily Telegraph is under fire after an ugly blow-up at a Newtown cafe after allegations that the newspaper was running an undercover operation to see what it’s like being Jewish in Sydney. Video: Daily Telegraph under fire after alleged undercover operation Daily Telegraph under fire after alleged undercover operation We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times…
TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the U.S., after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a TikTok ban. TikTok, which is operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance, was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores on Jan. 18 to comply with a law that requires ByteDance to divest the app or be banned in the U.S. The popular social media app, which has over 170 million American users, previously suspended its services in the U.S. for a day before restoring service following assurances from Trump that he would postpone banning the app. The…
On an afternoon when the National Weather Service issued Flash Flood Warnings for Malibu, Topanga State Park and Pacific Palisades, an NBC News crew documented the unfortunate result of several inches of intense rain near the Palisades Fire scar. According to Los Angeles Fire Department Public Information Officer Eric Scott, at 5:02 p.m. an “LAFD […]On an afternoon when the National Weather Service issued Flash Flood Warnings for Malibu, Topanga State Park and Pacific Palisades, an NBC News crew documented the unfortunate result of several inches of intense rain near the Palisades Fire scar. According to Los Angeles Fire Department…
Fourteen members of a church group have faced a sentencing hearing for withholding a young girl’s life-saving medication. Fourteen members of a church group have faced a sentencing hearing for withholding a young girl’s life-saving medication. Video: Church group faces sentencing hearing over girl’s death Church group faces sentencing hearing over girl’s death We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National Fourteen members of a church group have faced a sentencing hearing for withholding a young girl’s life-saving medication. February 14, 2025 — 6.21pm , register or subscribe to…
The Queensland Police Union’s campaign to make domestic and family violence a standalone offence will be considered by the state government. The Queensland Police Union’s campaign to make domestic and family violence a standalone offence will be considered by the state government. Video: Queensland government to consider bid to make DV a standalone offence Queensland government to consider bid to make DV a standalone offence We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National The Queensland Police Union’s campaign to make domestic and family violence a standalone offence will be…
Fremont has gained national attention for its strict new camping ban. Unhoused resident José Arroyo talks during an interview at the homeless encampment near the corner of Osgood Road and Washington Boulevard in Fremont on Feb. 7, 2025. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) The city of Fremont has been thrust into the national spotlight this week for adopting a strict public camping ban that also makes it a crime to “aid” or “abet” any violation of the new law. The aiding-and-abetting language has raised fears among advocates for homeless people that anyone seeking to help those living in encampments could…
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Friday he would communicate more with the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s concerns over the chip industry and invest more in the U.S, hours after Trump ordered reciprocal tariffs on trade partners. Trump said on Thursday that Taiwan had taken away the U.S. chip business and said that he wanted it back in the country. Taiwan’s TSMC is the world’s largest chipmaker and produces chips for companies including Apple, Intel and Nvidia. In a news briefing after holding a meeting of the National Security Council at the presidential office, Lai said that he was aware…
Other nations may suffer similar fates if Russian aggression in Ukraine is legitimised. Australia must continue to support Ukrainian sovereignty. Other nations may suffer similar fates if Russian aggression in Ukraine is legitimised. Australia must continue to support Ukrainian sovereignty. World Europe Russia-Ukraine war Opinion Kateryna Argyrou Ukrainian-Australian February 14, 2025 — 6.30pm February 14, 2025 — 6.30pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Horror has been a constant companion over the past three years for Ukrainians like me…
A teacher at MacDonald High School in San Jose is suspected of having a sexual relationship with a student at another school. Police arrested a well-known teacher and coach in San Jose on Wednesday who is suspected of having a sexual relationship with a student. Darrin Garcia, 53, was arrested by Los Gatos police officers while at work at Kathleen MacDonald High School. Garcia is a physical education teacher and athletic director, according to the school’s staff directory. “These are extremely serious charges,” Santa Clara Unified School District leaders said in a letter to the school community. “The safety and…
Australians have a healthy distrust of politicians. Now the major party duopoly has abandoned accountability and integrity with new laws that cement their dominance. Australians have a healthy distrust of politicians. Now the major party duopoly has abandoned accountability and integrity with new laws that cement their dominance. Politics Federal Political donations Opinion Anthony Whealy Chair of the Centre for Public Integrity February 14, 2025 — 6.30pm February 14, 2025 — 6.30pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Don…
LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins scored 38 points to lead No. 6 USC over No. 1 UCLA 71-60 on Thursday night, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season. The Trojans rallied with a huge fourth quarter after being held to nine points in the third, when they trailed 52-47. Kiki Iriafen added 13 points for the Trojans (22-2, 12-2 Big Ten). It was the program’s first win over a top-ranked team since 1983. Lauren Betts, the Big Ten’s No. 2 scorer behind Watkins, had 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Bruins (23-1, 11-1). They were…