Culture
Ringling Bros. Circus gives final performance after 146 years
- May 26, 2017
Spacesuited tightrope walkers Laszlo Simet and his wife, Olga, launched the final show on a slowly revolving wedge-shaped wheel. As the performance ended, Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson acknowledged the cheering crowd with a question: "Wait, wait", he said. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Spacesuited tightrope walkers Laszlo Simet and his wife, Olga, launched the final show on a slowly revolving wedge-shaped wheel. As the performance ended, Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson acknowledged the cheering crowd with a question: "Wait, wait", he said. (more...)
Texas House Votes To Approve Transgender Bathroom Ban In Schools
- May 26, 2017
Celia Israel, a leader in opposing the bill said. The addition of the amendment sparked fiery debate on the floor. "The bill is about emergencies and disasters". Texas lawmakers are hopeful that the amendment's limited scope to schools will be perceived as "middle ground" and will not provoke the same backlash as Senate Bill 6 or North Carolina's HB2. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Celia Israel, a leader in opposing the bill said. The addition of the amendment sparked fiery debate on the floor. "The bill is about emergencies and disasters". Texas lawmakers are hopeful that the amendment's limited scope to schools will be perceived as "middle ground" and will not provoke the same backlash as Senate Bill 6 or North Carolina's HB2. (more...)
Sir Roger Moore, actor known for James Bond role, dies
- May 26, 2017
He has surely been one of the most emblematic James Bond actors. He said: "I had advice that James Bond was over anyway". "He was so amusing, kind and thoughtful to everyone around him and in that Roger taught me what a movie star really was and should be". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
He has surely been one of the most emblematic James Bond actors. He said: "I had advice that James Bond was over anyway". "He was so amusing, kind and thoughtful to everyone around him and in that Roger taught me what a movie star really was and should be". (more...)
Police make 2 more arrests over Manchester bombing
- May 26, 2017
Greater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins stressed that now more than ever it is necessary that various communities in Manchester unite and reject hatred. They say a decision will be made shortly. A Polish couple who had come to collect their daughters after the concert also died, Poland's foreign minister said. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Greater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins stressed that now more than ever it is necessary that various communities in Manchester unite and reject hatred. They say a decision will be made shortly. A Polish couple who had come to collect their daughters after the concert also died, Poland's foreign minister said. (more...)
Fifth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' flick fights bloat
- May 26, 2017
Javier Bardem attends a special screening of Walt Disney Studios' " Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales " at the Crosby Street Hotel, May 23, 2017, in New York City. But when the youngster started school, the actor felt the time was right to watch the movies with his son, and was delighted by the little boy's reaction. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Javier Bardem attends a special screening of Walt Disney Studios' " Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales " at the Crosby Street Hotel, May 23, 2017, in New York City. But when the youngster started school, the actor felt the time was right to watch the movies with his son, and was delighted by the little boy's reaction. (more...)
Fox Backs Hannity Amid Advertiser Flight And Snap Vacation
- May 26, 2017
On Tuesday , Fox News retracted the story saying in a statement: "The article was not initially subjected to the high degree of editorial scrutiny we require from all our reporting". On Tuesday, Fox News reported that the slain DNC staffer had been in contact with Wikileaks before he died. He has continued to tweet about Rich and maintained that he stands by his comments promoting the conspiracy theory. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
On Tuesday , Fox News retracted the story saying in a statement: "The article was not initially subjected to the high degree of editorial scrutiny we require from all our reporting". On Tuesday, Fox News reported that the slain DNC staffer had been in contact with Wikileaks before he died. He has continued to tweet about Rich and maintained that he stands by his comments promoting the conspiracy theory. (more...)
The House Intel Committee Is Planning to Subpoena Mike Flynn
- May 26, 2017
They made the argument Monday when Flynn invoked his Fifth Amendment protection and declined to cooperate with a May 10 subpoena. Former CIA director John Brennan told the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday that he grew anxious past year about communications between the Russians and people in Donald Trump's orbit. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
They made the argument Monday when Flynn invoked his Fifth Amendment protection and declined to cooperate with a May 10 subpoena. Former CIA director John Brennan told the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday that he grew anxious past year about communications between the Russians and people in Donald Trump's orbit. (more...)
Montana special election results
- May 26, 2017
Jacobs reported the incident to the police. Montana voters are choosing their new congressman amid a scandal in which a GOP candidate is accused of body-slamming a reporter. Montana is an unorthodox state. Voters lean Republican and prefer iconoclasts along with limited government and their right to bear arms. Gianforte showed lukewarm support for Trump during his unsuccessful run for governor in Montana last fall but did an about-face and turned into an ebullient Trump supporter ... (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Jacobs reported the incident to the police. Montana voters are choosing their new congressman amid a scandal in which a GOP candidate is accused of body-slamming a reporter. Montana is an unorthodox state. Voters lean Republican and prefer iconoclasts along with limited government and their right to bear arms. Gianforte showed lukewarm support for Trump during his unsuccessful run for governor in Montana last fall but did an about-face and turned into an ebullient Trump supporter ... (more...)
Advertisers flee Hannity over debunked Seth Rich conspiracy
- May 26, 2017
Hannity was active on Twitter before his show Tuesday, saying that he would discuss the case of murdered DNC staffer Seth Rich and his own future on Fox. A company rep told their customer they would no longer air their ads during that show. The Chicago-based Cars.com said that it had been "watching closely" and recently chose to suspend its backing of Hannity . (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Hannity was active on Twitter before his show Tuesday, saying that he would discuss the case of murdered DNC staffer Seth Rich and his own future on Fox. A company rep told their customer they would no longer air their ads during that show. The Chicago-based Cars.com said that it had been "watching closely" and recently chose to suspend its backing of Hannity . (more...)
Landslide buries California's scenic highway in Big Sur
- May 26, 2017
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway, considered by some to be one of the most scenic drives in the U.S., was buried by a massive landslide , the California Department of Transportation said. Caltrans had been working on the scenic road but suspended work and removed heavy equipment from the Mud Creek area last week because of a threat of new slides - a threat that became a reality Saturday. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway, considered by some to be one of the most scenic drives in the U.S., was buried by a massive landslide , the California Department of Transportation said. Caltrans had been working on the scenic road but suspended work and removed heavy equipment from the Mud Creek area last week because of a threat of new slides - a threat that became a reality Saturday. (more...)
Spider-Man Spin-Off Silver and Black Gets a Director & Release Date
- May 26, 2017
This film will cast up and is meant to follow Venom , the Spider-Man universe expansion film that will star Tom Hardy with Zombieland's Ruben Fleischer directing. Aside from Ryan Coogler directing Black Panther , Patty Jenkins who directed Wonder Woman , Lexi Alexander who directed Punisher: War Zone , and Rachel Talalay who directed Tank Girl there's, a dearth of women and people of color directing studio superhero movies so this announcement is major. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
This film will cast up and is meant to follow Venom , the Spider-Man universe expansion film that will star Tom Hardy with Zombieland's Ruben Fleischer directing. Aside from Ryan Coogler directing Black Panther , Patty Jenkins who directed Wonder Woman , Lexi Alexander who directed Punisher: War Zone , and Rachel Talalay who directed Tank Girl there's, a dearth of women and people of color directing studio superhero movies so this announcement is major. (more...)
Netflix releases first trailer for Ozark starring Jason Bateman
- May 26, 2017
Jason Bateman is back on Netflix , but not with " Arrested Development ". I think "Michael Bluth from Arrested Development ". Jason Bateman stars in the brand new teaser trailer for highly-anticipated original Netflix series Ozark , with the actor also serving as an executive producer and director on the show. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Jason Bateman is back on Netflix , but not with " Arrested Development ". I think "Michael Bluth from Arrested Development ". Jason Bateman stars in the brand new teaser trailer for highly-anticipated original Netflix series Ozark , with the actor also serving as an executive producer and director on the show. (more...)
Mother's Day 2017: When Was the Holiday First Celebrated?
- May 26, 2017
On this day, families celebrate the holiday by praying in churches on behalf of mothers everywhere. And it can make nearly everybody feel like they're falling short. The prospect of facing their mothers after rejecting an official Mother's Day may have been what prompted so many in Congress to keep running and build seniority. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
On this day, families celebrate the holiday by praying in churches on behalf of mothers everywhere. And it can make nearly everybody feel like they're falling short. The prospect of facing their mothers after rejecting an official Mother's Day may have been what prompted so many in Congress to keep running and build seniority. (more...)
LGBT community faces 'invisible' Hollywood summer movie season
- May 26, 2017
But, according to GLAAD , the film, which focuses on a young black gay man's coming of age in Miami, was one of the few brights spots in a year where well-written gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer characters were hard to come by. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
But, according to GLAAD , the film, which focuses on a young black gay man's coming of age in Miami, was one of the few brights spots in a year where well-written gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer characters were hard to come by. (more...)
Indian Oil earnings jump 85%
- May 26, 2017
Sales rose 27.96% to Rs 100337.51 crore in the quarter ended March 2017 as against Rs 78415.51 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2016. "The last financial year has been a landmark year for Indian Oil with highest ever crude throughput". Revenue from operations were up 24 per cent to Rs1,22,285.30 crore. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Sales rose 27.96% to Rs 100337.51 crore in the quarter ended March 2017 as against Rs 78415.51 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2016. "The last financial year has been a landmark year for Indian Oil with highest ever crude throughput". Revenue from operations were up 24 per cent to Rs1,22,285.30 crore. (more...)
Hoffman goal helps Sens force Game 7 against Penguins
- May 26, 2017
The Senators eliminated the Bruins in Round 1, ousted the Rangers in round 2 and now play the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins in a victor take all Game 7 Thursday night in the NHL's Eastern Conference Final . In those games against the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals , Bryan Rust scored the game winning goal. "He cares so much about this Penguins team and trying to help this team win", head coach Mike Sullivan said earlier in the series against ... (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The Senators eliminated the Bruins in Round 1, ousted the Rangers in round 2 and now play the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins in a victor take all Game 7 Thursday night in the NHL's Eastern Conference Final . In those games against the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals , Bryan Rust scored the game winning goal. "He cares so much about this Penguins team and trying to help this team win", head coach Mike Sullivan said earlier in the series against ... (more...)
Appeals court upholds block on Trump travel ban
- May 26, 2017
The Trump administration is likely to take its travel ban to the Supreme Court of the United States without a single lower court agreeing that it's constitutional. Gregory also cited an interview Trump gave with Christian Broadcasting News on January 27 2017, in which he said that his executive order was created to give preference to Christian refugees. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The Trump administration is likely to take its travel ban to the Supreme Court of the United States without a single lower court agreeing that it's constitutional. Gregory also cited an interview Trump gave with Christian Broadcasting News on January 27 2017, in which he said that his executive order was created to give preference to Christian refugees. (more...)
Circus owner says final show is a 'celebration'
- May 26, 2017
Clowns, aerialists, Cossack riders, lions, tigers and almost 200 other human and animal performers took their final bows with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus Sunday night at the renovated Nassau Coliseum, bringing the Greatest Show on Earth to a close after 146 years. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Clowns, aerialists, Cossack riders, lions, tigers and almost 200 other human and animal performers took their final bows with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus Sunday night at the renovated Nassau Coliseum, bringing the Greatest Show on Earth to a close after 146 years. (more...)
Nicki Minaj to Perform at 2017 NBA Awards Show
- May 26, 2017
As announced , Drake will be taking over hosting duties for the 1st annual NBA Awards. She also performed at the NBA All-Star Game in 2012 and 2015. ET. "Is Nicki Minaj gonna mention 'Bron in every song?" the Golden State Warrior asked recently on his Dray Dray podcast . " Nicki Minaj , I'm so glad we found our way back because I love you", Drake said at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
As announced , Drake will be taking over hosting duties for the 1st annual NBA Awards. She also performed at the NBA All-Star Game in 2012 and 2015. ET. "Is Nicki Minaj gonna mention 'Bron in every song?" the Golden State Warrior asked recently on his Dray Dray podcast . " Nicki Minaj , I'm so glad we found our way back because I love you", Drake said at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. (more...)
Kamal Haasan completes the last song of 'Vishwaroopam 2'
- May 26, 2017
Tune is infectious, to say the least. The long in the making " Vishwaroopam 2 " is getting ready for release sometime in the later part of 2017. The lyrics for the Hindi version has been penned by Prasoon Joshi. Directed by Kamal Haasan, the film also stars Pooja Kumar, Andrea, Shekhar Kapur and Rahul Bose in important roles. However, in India, the film was banned in Tamil Nadu following protests from pro-Muslim organisations. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Tune is infectious, to say the least. The long in the making " Vishwaroopam 2 " is getting ready for release sometime in the later part of 2017. The lyrics for the Hindi version has been penned by Prasoon Joshi. Directed by Kamal Haasan, the film also stars Pooja Kumar, Andrea, Shekhar Kapur and Rahul Bose in important roles. However, in India, the film was banned in Tamil Nadu following protests from pro-Muslim organisations. (more...)
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