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Nominations for 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning and women fared well. Seventy women received a total 76 nominations, according to the Academy, a record for a given year. Two women, Emerald Fennell and Chloé Zhao, were nominated in the directing category in the same year for the first time. Zhao is the first
Continue Reading“Tucker Carlson is the new Donald Trump,” CNN’s Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter said on “Reliable Sources” Sunday. Carlson is practically the face of Fox News, as he hosts the top show on the network. With Republicans out of power in the White House and Congress, Stelter argues that Carlson has filled the void Trump
Continue ReadingHouston Police Chief Art Acevedo, who gained a national profile by criticizing President Donald Trump and marching with George Floyd protesters, has resigned to lead the Miami Police Department. Acevedo confirmed to CNN in an email Monday morning that he will be leaving his present position after more than four years to become the City
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) — The Pearland assistant police chief was off-duty when he stopped to help a hit-and-run victim who was left in the middle of Manvel Road earlier this month. The hit-and-run accident happened March 3 on FM 1128 at County Road 101. Police said Sam Snow
Continue ReadingBruno Mars and Anderson .Paak fought to perform at this year’s Grammys and it paid off. The singers have formed the super duo, Silk Sonic, and let’s just say they got some folks on Twitter worked up with their new single, “Leave The Door Open.” Actress Halle Berry tweeted “Ima leave the door ooopen!” with
Continue ReadingMore than a decade on from its release, “Avatar” is once again the highest-grossing film of all time — after reclaiming the coveted title from Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame”. James Cameron’s 2009 science fiction blockbuster, starring Zoe Zaldana, Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver, managed the impressive feat over the weekend after it was re-released in China.
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With his broad grin and relaxed, languid running style, Usain Bolt often looked like he was going for a jog in the park rather than competing as the fastest man in the world. Few athletes have been so dominant in their sport that they have time to pose and smile for the cameras mid-race, but
Continue ReadingMore than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children are in Border Patrol custody, CNN has learned, marking yet another increase in the number of children held up in border facilities until officials can accommodate them in shelters that are suited for them. The accelerated pace at which children are arriving is adding greater stress to the system,
Continue ReadingAfter the coronavirus pandemic prevented March Madness last year, it’s back and ready for your brackets — but before you fill them out here are a few things to know. How to watch: The games will air on Turner Sports networks and CBS, so most cable providers will have every channel you need. You can
Continue ReadingThe Vatican said Monday that the Catholic Church would not bless same-sex unions, in a combative statement approved by Pope Francis that threatens to widen the chasm between the church and much of the LGBTQ community. Explaining their decision in a lengthy note on Monday, the Holy See referred to homosexuality as a “choice,” described
Continue ReadingToys “R” Us is changing hands again, less than two years after Tru Kids Inc. bought it in a liquidation sale. WHP Global, a New York-based brand management company, announced Monday it has bought a controlling interest in Toys “R” Us’ parent company and will now manage Tru Kids’ business and growth. Terms of the
Continue ReadingFormer Starbucks executive Rosalind “Roz” Brewer assumed her new role as CEO of Walgreens on Monday, officially making her the only Black woman currently serving as the head of a Fortune 500 company and just the third in history to achieve the career milestone. Former Xerox chief executive Ursula Burns became the first in 2007
Continue ReadingParis Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria was withdrawn during his side’s loss to Nantes on Sunday after he received news that his home had been burgled, AFP reported. PSG told AFP that Di Maria was one of two players who were victims of burglaries during the game. A source close to the investigation told AFP
Continue ReadingExtended Stay America, a bright spot for the beleaguered hotel industry, has been taken private in a $6 billion deal. Blackstone and Starwood Capital announced Monday that the two companies will equally split the all-cash transaction and take 26-year-old company private. Extended Stay America has about 650 hotels across the United States, focusing on travelers
Continue ReadingSome Americans are seeing their stimulus checks pending in their bank accounts, and they’re complaining about banks holding their stimulus direct deposits. If you’re included in that group, don’t worry: Banks aren’t sitting on stimulus payments. It just takes a couple days for the checks to process. “Some people will see the money in their
Continue ReadingMegan Thee Stallion partnered with apparel retail company Fashion Nova to donate $100,000 to the Breonna Taylor Foundation on the first anniversary of her death. The rapper showcased her initiative on Instagram, saying the core mission of the foundation is to support economic, social and racial justice through police reform. “A year ago today Breonna
Continue ReadingStimulus checks from President Joe Biden’s huge relief package, enacted last week, are just making their way out the door. But Wall Street is already looking ahead to his administration’s next priority: infrastructure. “The $1.9 trillion stimulus has been adopted without much ado and the Biden administration has now set its sight on a big
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden will announce Monday that Gene Sperling, a former top economic official in the last two Democratic presidential administrations, will serve as the point person in overseeing the implementation of the newly signed $1.9 trillion Covid relief law, according to two people briefed on the plan and a senior administration official. Biden will
Continue ReadingGrammy-winning gospel performer Kirk Franklin is apologizing after his adult son posted audio on social media of the famed songwriter and choir director hurling profanity during an argument. Franklin, who is also well known for hosting BET’s reality singing competition “Sunday Best,” posted a video apology over the weekend on his verified Twitter account. “Many
Continue ReadingSome Americans are seeing their stimulus checks pending in their bank accounts, and they’re complaining about banks holding their stimulus direct deposits. If you’re included in that group, don’t worry: Banks aren’t sitting on stimulus payments. It just takes a couple days for the checks to process. “Some people will see the money in their
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