UK, French and German leaders press Israel over Gaza aid after Macron backs a Palestinian stateNew Foto - UK, French and German leaders press Israel over Gaza aid after Macron backs a Palestinian state

LONDON (AP) — The leaders of Britain, France and Germany demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid into Gaza to end a "humanitarian catastrophe," afterFrench President Emmanuel Macronannounced that his country will become the first major Western power torecognize a Palestinian state. The joint statement, issued after a calll between Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, called for an an immediate ceasefire and said that "withholding essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable," though it broke no new diplomatic ground. The leaders said they "stand ready to take further action to support an immediate ceasefire and a political process that leads to lasting security and peace for Israelis, Palestinians and the entire region," but did not say what that action might be. France's move exposes European divisions Macron's surprise announcement exposed differences among the European allies, known as the E3, over how to ease the worsening humanitarian crisis and end theIsrael-Hamas war. All three support a Palestinian state in principle, but Germany said it has no immediate plans to follow France's step, which Macron plans to formalize at theUnited Nations General Assemblyin September. Britain has not followed suit either, but Starmer is under mounting pressure to formally recognize Palestinian statehood, both from opposition lawmakers and from members of his own Labour Party government. Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Tuesday called for an announcement "while there's still a state of Palestine left to recognize." On Friday, 221 of the 650 lawmakers in the House of Commons signed a letter urging Starmer to recognize a Palestinian state. "Since 1980 we have backed a two-state solution. Such a recognition would give that position substance," said the letter, signed by legislators from several government and opposition parties. After the E3 call on Friday, Starmer condemned "the continued captivity of hostages, the starvation and denial of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people, the increasing violence from extremist settler groups, and Israel's disproportionate military escalation in Gaza." He said that "recognition of a Palestinian state" must be one of the steps on a pathway to peace. "I am unequivocal about that. But it must be part of a wider plan which ultimately results in a two-state solution and lasting security for Palestinians and Israelis," he said. More than 140 countries recognize a Palestinian state, including a dozen in Europe. But France is the first Group of Seven country and the largest European nation to take that step. Israel and the United States both denounced France's decision. Britain has long supported the idea of an independent Palestinian state existing alongside Israel, but has said recognition should come as part of a negotiated two-state solution to the conflict. Any such solution appears far off. There had been no substantive Israel-Palestinian negotiations for years even before the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and sparked the current war. Humanitarian crisis alarms Israel's allies The worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, wherehunger is spreadingandchildren have starved to death, has caused alarm even among Israel's closest allies. Germany has traditionally been a particularly staunch ally of Israel in Europe, with relations rooted in the history of the Holocaust. It says recognizing a Palestinian state should be "one of the concluding steps" in negotiating a two-state solution and it "does not plan to recognize a Palestinian state in the short term." But Berlin, too, has sharpened its tone recently, describing the Israeli military's actions in Gaza as unacceptable and pushing for greater humanitarian aid, but still appears to favor trying to influence Israeli officials by direct contact. The German government said in a statement on Friday that it is in a "constant exchange" with the Israeli government and other partners on issues that include a ceasefire in Gaza and the need to drastically improve humanitarian aid. It said it is "prepared to increase the pressure" if there is no progress, but didn't elaborate on how. Britain has halted some arms sales to Israel,suspended free trade talksand sanctionedfar-right government ministersand extremist settlers, but Starmer is under intense pressure to do more. Also weighing on Starmer is his desire to maintain good relations with the U.S. administration, which has strongly criticized France's decision. The British leader is due to meet PresidentDonald Trumpin the next few days while the president isin Scotlandvisiting twogolf courseshe owns there. Yossi Mekelberg, a Middle East expert at the international affairs think-tank Chatham House, said Macron's decision to defer finalizing recognition until September "creates some space" for other countries to get on board. "We know that the U.K. is close, but not there," he said. "This might encourage Starmer, who we know is not one to rush such a decision. … This might create some momentum, some dynamic, for the U.K." ___ Associated Press writer Geir Moulson in Berlin contributed to this story.

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A heat dome is peaking in the Northeast today. Here's how extreme temperatures could getNew Foto - A heat dome is peaking in the Northeast today. Here's how extreme temperatures could get

Sauna-like conditions on Friday are threatening to break records in major Northeast cities during summer's hottest month afterdangerous heatpeaked Thursday in the central United States. More than 80 million people in the eastern half of the US are under at least a Level 3 of 4 "major" heat risk on Friday, which will be the East Coast's hottest day of the heat dome. High temperatures in the middle to upper 90s are expected from Washington, DC, to Boston and low 90s will reach as far north as southern Maine. These temperatures are up to 10 degrees higher than the typical hottest conditions for this time of year and could challenge the high temperature record for the day in Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Portland, Maine. The heat index — how hot it actually feels given the temperature and humidity — will reach or surpass 100 degrees for many: Washington, DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia could feel like 105 to 110 degrees Friday afternoon. The stagnant, hot air has also prompted air quality alerts across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. On Thursday the heat index topped out in the 100s from the Gulf Coast to the Midwest while it soared above 110 degrees in parts of the Mississippi Valley. It reached a scorching 115 degrees in Greenville in far western Mississippi on Thursday afternoon. Farther north, Chicago's heat index eclipsed 100 degrees Thursday while Syracuse, New York, set a new record high temperature for the day of 94 degrees, breaking the old record of 93 degrees set in 1941. High temperatures reached into the 90s Thursday afternoon as far north as Burlington, Vermont – located about 30 miles from the Canadian border. Heat remains thedeadliest formof extreme weather in the US. Globally, heat waves are becomingmore frequent, more severeand lasting longer as the world warms due to fossil fuel-driven climate change. Heat this severe impacts anyone without access to effective cooling or proper hydration, not just vulnerable populations, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And for those without air conditioning, staying indoors can become deadly during the hottest parts of the day,the agency warns. Dallas County, Texas, reported its first heat-related death of the year on Thursday. The victim was a man in his 60s with "unknown pre-existing medical conditions," according to the Dallas County Health and Human Services. Humid conditions will also prevent temperatures from cooling significantly overnight. It could still be close to 80 degrees in Washington, DC, by sunrise Saturday — nearly 10 degrees higher than a typical low for late July. When overnight temperatures don't cool down enough to offer relief for overheated bodies, people are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses. Nighttime temperatures are taking the hardest hit from climate change,warming fasterthan daytime highs. Climate change is making this week's heat wave at leastthree times more likelyfor nearly 160 million people, almost half the US population, when compared with a world without fossil fuel emissions, according to an analysis from the climate research nonprofit Climate Central. The heat dome will shrink Saturday, replaced by more typical, though still very toasty, late July conditions parts of the Northeast and Midwest. Sweltering heat will persist through the weekend, mainly in southern parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic on Saturday and in portions of the Southeast Sunday. That general trend of a hotter-than-normal South is expected to continue through next week, according to the latest Climate Prediction Center forecasts. CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman and CNN's Luke Snyder and Emma Tucker contributed to this report. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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Pastor and father of 3 arrested for overstaying visa a quarter-century agoNew Foto - Pastor and father of 3 arrested for overstaying visa a quarter-century ago

A Maryland pastor who fled Honduras 24 years ago to escape poverty and violence is waiting to hear when he will face an immigration judge after his arrest this week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for overstaying his visa in 2001, his family said. Daniel Fuentes Espinal, a 54-year-old father of three, is expected to request bond during his initial hearing at the Louisiana immigration facility to which he was transferred. His family – especially his wife, whom he has been with since they were 13 – hopes for his release but is struggling with his absence. "We've been on top of her for her to eat, sleep, but when she's about it to eat, she just says, 'I just don't know if your dad ate already,'" his daughter, Clarissa Fuentes Diaz said, crying. The pastor's arrest is the one of the latest in the Trump administration's barrage of immigration cases, targeting not onlyundocumented migrantsbut also people living in the US legally onstudent visasandgreen cards. Espinal picked up a breakfast burrito from McDonald's when he noticed an unmarked vehicle following him, his daughter told CNN. As he made his way back to a construction site with materials he purchased at a nearby Lowe's, Espinal was pulled over by a uniformed officer and detained. ICE confirmed Espinal's arrest in a statement to CNN. "Daniel Omar Fuentes Espinal is an illegal alien from Honduras who was arrested by ICE on July 21, in Easton, Maryland," the statement said. "Fuentes entered the United States on a 6-month visa and never left in 24 years. It is a federal crime to overstay the authorized period of time granted under a visitors visa." CNN has asked ICE for more details on Espinal's arrest and overstayed visa. Espinal was given no explanation for why he was stopped and was only asked for identification before being detained, his daughter said. "My dad was just confused the whole time, and they cuffed him, put him in the back of the car," Fuentes Diaz said. "We don't know everything that people go through, but my dad said he had a different experience than what he's seen on TV. They were nice to him. They put him in the car, and they drove off." However, conditions in the immigration detention facility in Hyattsville, Maryland, were worse, Fuentes Diaz told CNN on Friday morning. "They were treating them worse than dogs," she said. Espinal immigrated to the US in 2001 with his wife and infant daughter and has since been living in the US on his expired visa, Fuentes Diaz said. He has no criminal record, she added. He was held for one day in an office in Salisbury, Maryland, before being moved to a holding room at the Baltimore ICE Field Office, where he slept on a bench without a bed, his daughter said. He was transferred to the Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana on Thursday, his daughter said. Espinal has gotten a lawyer, but the change of location forced two scheduled immigration hearings Friday to be cancelled, she said. Espinal's attorney was still trying to determine Friday morning when his client would next appear in front of a judge. Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known within his community for his sermons and generosity. "Pastor Fuentes Espinal is a beloved pillar of the Easton community known across town for providing shelter to those who need a place to sleep, for opening up his home and providing food and clothing to those who are at the most vulnerable point in their lives, and he never expects anything in return," close friend Len Foxwell told CNN. More than $20,000 has been donated to aGoFundMelaunched by Foxwell to raise money for Espinal's legal expenses and provide his family with basic needs until his return. Originally from Santa Rita in Yoro, Honduras, Espinal immigrated to the US in search of a safer and more stable future for his family and to flee the widespread poverty and violence that gripped his hometown, his daughter told CNN. "It's not safe, you're scared walking around town, just looking behind your shoulder, violence, gangs, corruption, it's not an ideal place to raise a family, not ideal to work" Fuentes Diaz said. "There's no jobs that pay enough to … make a living," she said. "He's my hero. He has done so much for me, as his daughter, he sacrificed so much for me to have a better future," she added. Maryland Reps. Sarah Elfreth and Glenn Ivey called for Espinal's releasein a letter condemning his arrestand accusing the Trump administration of "indiscriminately profiling and targeting individuals based on their skin color." "Through his church ministry, Pastor Espinal has dedicated his life to improving the lives of some of his community's most vulnerable members." the lawmakers wrote in the letter. "His arrest and detention by ICE does nothing to further your stated goals of making America safer." "The Trump Administration clearly isn't targeting the most dangerous criminals living in the U.S. illegally – they are snatching up anyone they can find as they pursue their mass deportation agenda and terrorizing our communities in the process," said Sen. Chris Van Hollen in a statement. "My team is engaged with Pastor Espinal's family and I will be monitoring this closely." More than a dozen letters have been written by loved ones and community members, including Foxwell, to support and advocate for his release and will submitted for consideration at future court proceedings. "This is not what President Trump campaigned on, and it's not what the American people asked for. He campaigned on securing the southern border, on ridding our nation of some of its most violent criminals and curtailing gang activity. None of those things have any applicability here," Foxwell said. "This is a this is a family man, a man of faith, a small businessman who was literally just going to work to put in a full day's work to feed his family." CNN's Andy Rose contributed to this report. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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Influencer Goes Viral After Claiming Chef Had an Aggressive Confrontation with Her. Now, the Restaurant Is ClosingNew Foto - Influencer Goes Viral After Claiming Chef Had an Aggressive Confrontation with Her. Now, the Restaurant Is Closing

Getty Stock Images A Bay Area food influencer recounted an alleged aggressive experience she claims happened during a visit to a local wine bar. In her now-viral video shared on Wednesday, July 23, a TikToker called Karla — known by her handle@itskarlabb— started recording herself after she said she "just left a restaurant collaboration crying." She went on to allege that shortly after her arrival at the Hayes Valley neighborhood food spot, she heard the host and another person talking nearby, and she realized they were talking about her. The host and his co-worker, who later revealed himself to be the chef, allegedly started discussing Karla's profile and prominence on social media. She said the chef opened her TikTok and was displeased by the fact that she only had 15,000 at the time. (@itskarlabb's follower count has since skyrocketed to over 220,000 since she shared the story.) "He is not having it, saying to the host that he shouldn't have invited me and that this was a mistake and that this was bad," Karla continued in her TikTok, noting that they still weren't addressing her, but she believed they knew she could hear, considering the tight space inside the restaurant. Once she finally made an introduction with the chef, Karla alleged that their interaction became hostile immediately, despite her expressed excitement about their collaboration. "He says, 'Did you do any research on this restaurant? Do you know what we do? Do you know who we are?'" Karla recalled. Though the wine bar is still "really new," she told the chef what she was able to find out ahead of the visit. After allegedly accusing Karla of failing to thoroughly research the wine bar, she said he looked her up on TikTok and watched some of her content at "full volume" in the restaurant. She claimed he then told her that her videos are not "at the level at which he wants his restaurant to be represented," Karla said in her recent post. She also said that the man — who she said claimed to be a "James Beard Award recipient or finalist" — told her that her audience and followers "are not the kind of people that are going to be at his restaurant." Getty Despite the fact that Karla never named the restaurant or the man she encountered, TikTok users were quick to figure out the details in the comments. San Francisco's Kis Cafe confirmed suspicions bysharing a statement on Instagramon Thursday, July 24. The post also verified multiple guesses that the chef was two-time James Beard nominee Luke Sung. "Our chef's behavior was unacceptable and he is no longer part of the team as a co-owner, a chef or in any other way. As of this post, he (Luke) has reached out to the creator with a personal apology," Kis Cafe's statement began. "That behavior does not reflect the remainder of our team. We want to create a space that's welcoming and respectful to everyone. In this instance, we failed to do so." The post continued to note that the restaurant would be "closing soon and restructuring after these events." "In the meantime, we hope to still be able to sustain the livelihoods of our team members and their families," the restaurant team concluded. "Lastly, we understand the frustration and anger, but please do not use this lapse in our values as an opportunity to foment racism and hate speech towards us and our loved ones." Kis Cafe did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further comment. The TikTok video — which now has over 13 million views and 1.2 million likes — also caught the attention of some major influencers, who shared words of support for Karla. "I'm so sorry queen. He spoke it into existence tho! We your audience will never ever be dining at Kis Cafe," wroteCall Her DaddyhostAlex Cooper.Tana Mongeauvoiced her shock, commenting, "Oh my god????" Karla shared afollow-up videoto thank her many supporters and express her intention to continue creating Bay Area food content. Her second TikTok caught the attention of even more digital celebrities, likeTrisha Paytas. "Thankful it popped up on my fyp cause ur content is soooo good. Immediate follow 🥰🥰🥰," the new mom wrote. Read the original article onPeople

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Influencer Goes Viral After Claiming Chef Had an Aggressive Confrontation with Her. Now, the Restaurant Is Closing

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"And Just Like That": Carrie and Aidan Were Never Gonna 'Survive' This Time Around, Producers Reveal

Craig Blankenhorn/Max Warning: This post contains spoilers forAnd Just Like That...season 3. Things are over between Carrie and Aidan — for good. In the July 24 episode ofAnd Just Like That..., Aidan (John Corbett) admitted that he has trust issues with Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), which date back toher cheating on him inSex and the Citywith Big (Chris Noth), but have been reignited by her closeness with her neighbor Duncan (Jonathan Cake). It was a total affront in her eyes, particularly given the fact thathe had just made the same mistake and slept with his ex-wife, and the revelation led to their split. Carrie told him she "was 100% in" after having "moved mountains and apartments" for him, and delivered one final blow: "I can't give you any more than I have, and it wasn't enough." "It wasn't a fiery debate in the room. I think it really came down to the way the previous season ended, with Aidan's family proving to be such an obstacle," executive producer Elisa Zuritsky toldTVLineof the thought process behind the split. Craig Blankenhorn/Max There was an effort made specifically to see their relationship "in the real world .... take them out of the fantasy Disney prince and princess happy ending that we were kind of playing with in season 2." "It did feel like too much to ask of those two people, especially with their baggage," she said, and executive producer Julie Rottenberg added, "I think we all knew their problems were systemic enough that they would not survive." They knew that Aidan and Carrie were headed for a split from "pretty early on" in crafting this season, Rottenberg said she "did start to worry" about the choice they'd made as they began to approach filming it. "I think part of it is Sarah Jessica and John Corbett have such an incredible bond and chemistry and relationship as both actors and as the characters," she told the outlet. "I got a little panicky. 'Should we not be doing this? Should we not be breaking them up?'" https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf The actress, 60, toldDeadlineearlier this season that Corbett, 64, is "the easiest person to work with and play opposite, and I sincerely mean that. I'm really fond of him." Craig Blankenhorn/HBO Max "He's famously enthusiastic and energetic. He cares a great deal about every single line. He thinks a lot about it the night before. He's really committed and delightful, and has such an ease when the camera rolls," she raved about her costar. "I'm glad that, even though there was some kind of agreement about a sabbatical, they were both incapable of honoring it because it meant that John Corbett was around a lot. For all of us, that meant really good times and happiness," she continued. "I think he's just lovely." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. New episodes ofAnd Just Like That...drop Thursdays on HBO Max. Read the original article onPeople

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“And Just Like That”: Carrie and Aidan Were Never Gonna 'Survive' This Time Around, Producers Reveal

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Everything Travis Kelce Reveals About His Relationship with Taylor Swift in His Epic Instagram Hard LaunchNew Foto - Everything Travis Kelce Reveals About His Relationship with Taylor Swift in His Epic Instagram Hard Launch

Travis Kelce/Instagram Taylor Swiftmade her debut onTravis Kelce's Instagram on Thursday, July 24, giving fans tons of details to unpack. "Had some adventures this offseason, kept it 💯," the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, wrote in thecaption. The NFL star shared a number of rare personal photos with Swift, 35, offering fans a rare glimpse into their relationship. In the first photo, Swift and Kelce coordinated in white outfits, paired with the singer's signature red lip. The pair also sport coordinating baseball caps, with Kelce's reading "captain" and Swift's reading "first mate." In the third, the couple wears matching black looks, and eagle-eyed fans noticed a subtle reveal on Kelce's phone screen in the corner of the photo, which showed him and Swiftas each other's lock screens. In another photo, Swift humorously tries on Kelce's thick-framed black glasses for size, as he grins while sitting next to her. Also featured in the post were several photos of the snowy Montana couples getaway the pair embarked on earlier this year – including a photo of the couple laughing as they sport coordinating black and white fluffy hats. Travis Kelce/Instagram PEOPLEpreviously confirmed that the pair were spotted spending time at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Mont. https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf The couple's mutual friendErin Andrewsand her husbandJarret Stollalso appear in a bundled-up group photo. From the same cozy getaway, Kelce shared a snap of him and the "Fortnight" singer hitting the ice on skates. Travis Kelce/Instagram The Instagram post revealed that Kelce has been spending time among Swift's friends.Este Haimof HAIM was pictured in a group photo featuring the couple enjoying time off from their busy schedules. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The post also featured photos from other recent moments in Kelce's life – including a photo alongside brother Jason Kelce and mom Donna Kelce, and a behind-the-scenes look at his Tight End University program.Swift performed a surprise acoustic performanceat the Tight Ends & Friends Concert in Nashville in June. Read the original article onPeople

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Everything Travis Kelce Reveals About His Relationship with Taylor Swift in His Epic Instagram Hard Launch

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International Criminal Court refers Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest NetanyahuNew Foto - International Criminal Court refers Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest Netanyahu

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A panel of judges at theInternational Criminal Courtreported Hungary to the court's oversight organization for failing to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu whenhe visited Budapest in April, saying the move undercut the court's ability to bring suspects to justice. The Israeli leader received a red carpet welcome from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a state visit, in defiance of an ICC arrest warrant. Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are accused ofcrimes against humanityin connection with thewar in Gaza. Israel is not a member of the court and staunchly rejects the charges. In a filing released late Thursday, the three-judge panel wrote that "the obligation to cooperate was sufficiently clear to Hungary" and the failure to arrest Netanyahu "severely undermines the Court's ability to carry out its mandate." The ICC has no police force and relies on countries around the world to execute arrest warrants. The court's oversight body, the Assembly of States Parties has limited powers to sanction Hungary. It will consider the next steps during its annual meeting in December. The Hungarian leader, regarded by critics as an autocrat and the EU's most intransigent spoiler in the bloc's decision-making, has defended his decision to not arrest Netanyahu. During the visit, Orbán said his country's commitment to the ICC was "half-hearted" andbegan the process to withdraw Hungary from the court. Orbán signed the Rome Statute, the treaty which created the court, in 2001 during his first term as prime minister. The court dismissed arguments from Hungary that Parliament never incorporated the court's statute into Hungarian law, writing "it was Hungary's responsibility to ensure that such legislation was in place." The decision comes as Gaza's population of more than 2 million Palestinians is in acatastrophic humanitarian crisis, now relying largely on thelimited aidallowed into the territory. Netanyahu and Gallant are accused of using "starvation as a method of warfare" by restricting humanitarian aid, and of intentionally targeting civilians in Israel's campaign against Hamas in Gaza. It's the third time in the past year that the court has investigated one of its member states for failing to arrest suspects. In February,judges asked Italyto explain why the country sent a Libyan man, suspected of torture and murder, home on an Italian military aircraft rather than handing him over to the court. In October, judges reported Mongolia to the court's oversight organization forfailing to arrestRussian President Vladimir Putin when he visited the Asian nation.

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International Criminal Court refers Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest Netanyahu

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Russian parliament approves a bill punishing online searches for information deemed 'extremist'New Foto - Russian parliament approves a bill punishing online searches for information deemed 'extremist'

MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament's upper house on Friday quickly approved a bill thatpunishes online searchesfor information officially branded "extremist," the latest in a series of moves by authorities to tighten control of the internet. The legislation makes what it describes as "deliberately searching for and accessing extremist materials" online punishable by a fine of up to the equivalent of $64. The bill, which was endorsed by the lower house earlier this week, is now set to be signed into law by President Vladimir Putin. The official definition of extremist activity is extremely broad and includes opposition groups like the Anti-Corruption Foundation, created by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and the "international LGBT movement." It's not clear how authorities will track down violators. Officials and lawmakers said ordinary internet users won't be affected and only those who methodically seek outlawed content will be targeted. They didn't explain how authorities would differentiate between them. Russians widely useVPN servicesfor access to banned content, but authorities have sought to tighten restrictions and close the loopholes. The state communications watchdog has increasingly used technology to analyze traffic and block specific VPN protocols. Russian authorities have ramped up their multiprongedcrackdownon dissent after sending troops into Ukraine in February 2022. Since then, online censorship and prosecutions for social media posts and comments have soared. Multiple independent news outlets and rights groups have been shut down, labeled as "foreign agents" or outlawed as "undesirable." Hundreds of activists and critics of the Kremlin have faced criminal charges.

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3 workers rescued from Canadian mine after 60 hours undergroundNew Foto - 3 workers rescued from Canadian mine after 60 hours underground

ISKUT, British Columbia (AP) — Three workers who weretrapped at a gold and copper minein Western Canada have been rescued after more than 60 hours underground. Red Chris mine operator Newmont Corp. said the three men were safely brought to the surface late Thursday after being trapped underground by two rockfalls Tuesday morning. Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty, contractors for Canada based Hy-Tech Drilling, were in good health and spirits, it added. "This was a carefully planned and meticulously executed rescue plan," Newmont said in a statement. The company, based in Denver, said the rescue operation involved drones and a remote-controlled scoop that dug away a massive rockfall, estimated to be 20 to 30 meters (65 to 100 feet) long and seven to eight meters (22 to 26 feet) high. Once the fallen debris was cleared from the access tunnel, an emergency response team was able to reach the refuge chamber where the men were trapped and bring them to the surface. It said the workers were being supported by medical and wellness teams and their families had been notified. Newmont said that the men had consistent access to food, water and air while in the refuge chamber of the mine. The mine is in remote northernBritish Columbia, about 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) north of Vancouver. British Columbia's Mining and Critical Minerals Minister Jagrup Brar said in a social media post that he "can't describe the relief we all feel knowing that these three workers are going to be able to go home to their families." The rescue came hours after Newmont's global safety chief, Bernard Wessels, expressed confidence in the rescue. He said that drones had flown over the debris blockage at the mine and found a stable route to the steel safety refuge where the men were sheltering.

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3 workers rescued from Canadian mine after 60 hours underground

3 workers rescued from Canadian mine after 60 hours underground ISKUT, British Columbia (AP) — Three workers who weretrapped at a gold and c...
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Pedro Pascal Reveals His Unexpected Celebrity CrushNew Foto - Pedro Pascal Reveals His Unexpected Celebrity Crush

Pedro Pascal Reveals His Unexpected Celebrity Crushoriginally appeared onParade. Pedro Pascaljust revealed the celebrity crushes that captured his heart growing up — and one in particular stands out. In a candid interview withThemon Thursday, July 24, the 50-year-old actor shared that his childhood crushes included none other thanHarrison Ford. "Indiana Jones, all the way up toThe Last Crusade," Pascal said, referring to the third film in theIndiana Jonesseries. "All the way to now. It's sort of like a double Harrison Ford, isn't it? Han Solo." Pascal's early crushes didn't stop at Ford — he also admitted to being captivated byOlivia Newton-John,Michelle Pfeiffer's portrayal of Catwoman inBatman Returns, andMarlon Brando's iconic role inA Streetcar Named Desire. "Marlon Brando appears on screen inA Streetcar Named Desire, and you can't even stay seated," Pascal joked. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Aside from his former crushes, Pascal is keeping himself busy with his acting career. He stars inThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, which will hit theaters on Friday, July 25, where he plays Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic. Pascal also recently appeared inMaterialistsalongsideDakota JohnsonandChris Evans. At theFirst Stepspremiere in Los Angeles, Pedro turned heads when heappeared with his sister,Lux Pascal. While walking the blue carpet, Pedro noticed Lux, 33, struggling with the train of her elegant black gown. Without hesitation, he gracefully knelt down to adjust the fabric for her, a loving gesture that quickly went viral. Pedro looked fashionable as ever in a crisp white suit jacket over a white tank, while Lux complemented his look in her sleek black gown, which featured cutouts at the waist. Pedro Pascal Reveals His Unexpected Celebrity Crushfirst appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Pedro Pascal Reveals His Unexpected Celebrity Crush Pedro Pascal Reveals His Unexpected Celebrity Crushoriginally appeared onParade. Pedro P...
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Zac Brown and Jewelry Designer Kendra Scott Are Engaged: 'So Grateful That We Found Each Other' (Exclusive)New Foto - Zac Brown and Jewelry Designer Kendra Scott Are Engaged: 'So Grateful That We Found Each Other' (Exclusive)

Kendra Scott MusicianZac Brownand jewelry designerKendra Scottare engaged! "We are so happy and grateful that we found each other," the couple tells PEOPLE exclusively. Scott showed off her dazzling pink diamond as she and Brown posed for the sweet photos after he popped the question, and they smiled widely over the joyful event. Kendra Scott In May, the couple made their red carpet debut at theAmerican Music Awardsin Las Vegas, and a source told PEOPLE at the time that they had been dating for several months. "They were set up by a mutual friend, and are totally in love," the source said of the duo. "They are head over heels and have become inseparable." Brown, 46, and Scott, 51, also attendedfellow country artist Jamey Johnson's weddingin May, where they were photographed together. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! At the AMAs, Brown, the lead singer of theZac Brown Band, was awarded with the show's first-ever Veterans' Voice Awards, which spotlights artists who have made a lasting impact in the lives of veterans. The band alsojust announceda residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas for December. "Bringing our new album Love & Fear to Sphere Las Vegas is a dream come true. It's my masterpiece so far," Brown wrote on Instagram of the band's new album and upcoming shows. "This show is the story of my life that I have never shared, a journey through my imagination, music and stories that have defined who I am." Brown works closely withHope for the Warriors, the nonprofit organization that assists combat-wounded service members and their families and is the founder ofCamp Southern Ground, which is a residential camp for kids and teens during the summer months, and for the rest of the year, it serves veterans, aiding them as they assimilate back to civilian life. The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Kendra Scott Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf Scott is also passionate about giving back through herKendra Scott Foundation, which just donated over half a million dollars to organizations benefitting Kerr County flood tragedy. The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction. "It's just one of the things they have in common," the source shared. The couple are each parents, and between them have eight children ranging in age from 11 to 23. Read the original article onPeople

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Zac Brown and Jewelry Designer Kendra Scott Are Engaged: 'So Grateful That We Found Each Other' (Exclusive)

Zac Brown and Jewelry Designer Kendra Scott Are Engaged: 'So Grateful That We Found Each Other' (Exclusive) Kendra Scott MusicianZac...
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Inside Brooke Hogan's Last Conversation With Estranged Dad Hulk Hogan Amid Yearslong FeudNew Foto - Inside Brooke Hogan's Last Conversation With Estranged Dad Hulk Hogan Amid Yearslong Feud

Brooke Hogan's relationship with her father,Hulk Hogan, was rocky in the years leading up to his death. The television personality, 37, and the controversial six-time WWE Champion, who was 71 at the time of his passing, were reportedly estranged and hadn't spoken since September 2023 – shortly before Hulk tied the knot with wifeSky Daily Hogan. Despite their broken relationship, Brooke "expressed deep love and concern" for her dad in their final conversation together, according to sources who spoke withTMZ. She also reportedly told him that she wanted him to "slow down and enjoy life" following health issues. "Brooke was always coming from a place of love and concern — even when it wasn't well-received,"TMZstated one insider told them. However, Hulk was allegedly cold and distant to her, even when she had major complications with the birth of her twins. He reportedly never tried to meet them and "only wanted a relationship" with Brooke on "his terms," the outlet reported. Still, theGlowactress reportedly felt "lucky" to have said that she loved him in their last conversation prior to his death. Amid their issues, the former pro wrestler was said to be "very proud of her," according to a representative for Brooke. "She was his little girl," the rep toldPage Six. "We still can't believe he is gone." AsStarpreviously reported, Hulk wasconfirmed to have diedat a hospital near his Florida home on Thursday, July 24. Earlier in the day, medical personnel arrived at his property following reports of a "cardiac arrest." He was spotted being put on a stretcher and taken into an ambulance. Hulk's wife, Sky, 46, took to her Instagram Stories earlier this month to shoot down rumors that her husband was "in a coma." She clarified that he had been "in and out" of the hospital while recovering from a "four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusin (ACDF)," which is a major back surgery "with a long and layered healing process." "His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage," she explained at the time. "None of those rumors are true." His managerJimmy Hartalso said Hulk was "doing phenomenal" two days before his death in a social media post shared toX. His death is currently being investigated, but it's been reported that there has been no indication of foul play. "Our personnel is providing the family with the necessary resources," MajorNate Burnsideof the Clearwater Police Department said in astatementon Thursday. "I strongly encourage everyone to keep the family in their thoughts, and please respect their privacy during this difficult time."

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Inside Brooke Hogan’s Last Conversation With Estranged Dad Hulk Hogan Amid Yearslong Feud

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Tropical storm adds to Philippines' weather toll with 25 dead and 278,000 evacuated this weekNew Foto - Tropical storm adds to Philippines' weather toll with 25 dead and 278,000 evacuated this week

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A tropical storm was blowing across the Philippines' mountainous north Friday, worsening more than a week of bad weather that has caused at least 25 deaths and prompted evacuations in villages hit by flooding and landslides. The storm was Typhoon Co-may when it blew Thursday night into the town of Agno in Pangasinan province with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers (74 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 165 kph (102 mph). It was weakening as it advanced northeastward and had sustained winds of 85 kph (53 mph) Friday afternoon. Co-may was intensifying seasonal monsoon rains that had swamped a large swath of the country for more than a week. Disaster-response officials have received reports of at least 25 deaths since last weekend, mostly due to flash floods, toppled trees, landslides and electrocution. Eight other people were reported missing, they said. There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries directly caused by Co-may, locally called Emong, the fifth weather disturbance to hit the Philippines since the rainy season started in last month. More than a dozen more tropical storms were expected to batter the Southeast Asian country the rest of the year, forecasters said. The government shut down schools in metropolitan Manila for the third day Friday and suspended classes in 35 provinces in the main northern region of Luzon. More than 80 towns and cities, mostly in Luzon, have declared a state of calamity, a designation that speeds emergency funds and freezes the prices of commodities, including rice. The days of stormy weather have forced 278,000 people to leave their homes for safety in emergency shelters or relatives' homes. Nearly 3,000 houses have been damaged, the government's disaster response agency said. Travel by sea and air has been restricted in northern provinces being pounded or in the typhoon's path. Thousands of army forces, police, coast guard personnel. firefighters and civilian volunteers have been deployed to help rescue people in villages swamped in floodwaters or isolated due to roads blocked by landslides, fallen trees and boulders. The United States said it will provide $250,000 in funding to the U.N. World Food Programme to help the Philippine government's response. "We are tracking the devastation caused by the storms and floods and are deeply concerned for all those affected," U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said. After returning from his White House meeting with U.S.President Donald Trump, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited emergency shelters Thursday in Rizal province to help distribute food packs to displaced residents. He later convened an emergency meeting with disaster-response officials, where he underscored the need for the government and the people to adapt to and brace for climate change and the larger number of and more unpredictable natural calamities it's setting off. "Everything has changed," Marcos said. "Let's not say, `The storm may come, what will happen?' because the storm will really come." The United States, Manila'slongtime treaty ally, has pledged to provide military aircraft to airlift food and other aid to remote island provinces and the countryside if the calamity worsens, the Philippines military said. The Philippines, which lies between the Pacific Ocean and the South China Seas, is battered byabout 20 typhoons and stormseach year. It's often hit by earthquakes and has about two dozen active volcanoes, making it one of the world's most disaster-prone countries.

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Tropical storm adds to Philippines' weather toll with 25 dead and 278,000 evacuated this week

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9-year-old dies at Hersheypark's water park in PennsylvaniaNew Foto - 9-year-old dies at Hersheypark's water park in Pennsylvania

A 9-year-old child has died after an incident at The Boardwalk inside Hersheypark in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark's CEO has confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at the amusement park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when a 9-year-old child "was tragically lost at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark," said John Lawn, Hersheypark's CEO. MORE: New species of ancient shark discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park "From the moment that our lifeguard team recognized that a child was in distress, they performed an immediate rescue, followed by continuous, coordinated life-saving efforts by our lifeguards, on-site first responders and medical personnel," Lawn said. The child was immediately taken to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where, in spite of the life-saving efforts, the child was pronounced dead. MORE: Unidentified body discovered floating in the Atlantic off New Hampshire coast "Our hearts break for this child and the child's family," Lawn said in a statement on social media. "We extend our deepest condolences for their loss. Out of respect for their privacy, we will not release any personal details at this time." Lawn did not reveal specific details regarding the incident or the circumstances that led up to it but, according to the company's website, The Boardwalk features 16 different water attractions including the world's longest mat racing slides, "Whitecap Racer," and is home to a 378,000-gallon wave pool called "The Shore," which goes to a depth of six feet. MORE: New York shuts down hiking trail in Adirondack Mountains due to moose engaging in 'unusual behaviors' MORE: Man captured on surveillance camera allegedly attempting to enter Wisconsin lawmaker's home "The safety of our guests has always been our highest priority," Lawn said. "In the coming days, we will conduct a thorough internal review and cooperate fully with authorities." "As we grieve alongside our community, we ask for privacy for the family and for our team members who are deeply affected by this loss. We will provide updates as appropriate, and we will continue to work to support everyone involved," Lawn continued. MORE: Man arrested for murder in Michigan after hang-up 911 call, police say The investigation into the child's death is currently open and ongoing. "To every family that visits Hersheypark, please know this: your safety and well-being drive every decision we make," Lawn said. "We will thoroughly investigate this tragedy and honor the memory of this young guest by continuing our focus on ensuring the safety of our guests at Hersheypark."

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9-year-old dies at Hersheypark's water park in Pennsylvania

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Militant George Abdallah arrives in Lebanon after more than 40 years in French detentionNew Foto - Militant George Abdallah arrives in Lebanon after more than 40 years in French detention

BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese pro-Palestinian communist militant arrived in Lebanon Friday following his release after more than 40 years in detention in France. Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, 74, was serving a life sentence for complicity in the murders of two diplomats, one American and one Israeli, in Paris in 1982. The Paris Court of Appeal ruled last week that Abdallah, who has been imprisoned in France since his arrest in 1984, could be released on the condition that he leave the country and never return. Abdallah was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1987 for complicity in the assassinations of U.S. Army Lt. Col. Charles Ray, who was stationed in Paris as an assistant military attaché, and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimantov. He became eligible for parole in 1999 but multiple requests he filed since then were denied. In Lebanon, many saw Abdallah as a political prisoner. While there was no official event marking his return, a crowd of supporters, including a number of members of Parliament, gathered outside of the Beirut airport to wait for him. Some banged on drums and held up Palestinian and Lebanese Communist Party flags and a banner reading, "George Abdallah is free — a Lebanese, Palestinian and international freedom fighter on the road to liberating Palestine." The crowd broke out in cheers upon hearing the plane carrying Abdallah had arrived.

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Militant George Abdallah arrives in Lebanon after more than 40 years in French detention

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Teddi Mellencamp says she is 'taking a little break' from immunotherapy amid stage 4 cancer treatmentNew Foto - Teddi Mellencamp says she is 'taking a little break' from immunotherapy amid stage 4 cancer treatment

Phillip Faraone/Getty Teddi Mellencamp is updating fans on the latest change in her stage 4 cancer journey. "Essentially, I haven't been feeling good for about a month," the TV star and daughter of musicianJohn Mellencampsaid during her latestepisodeofTwo Ts in a Pod, "which was kind of shocking to me, and I think, mentally did a lot to me, because I was like, 'What do you mean? I felt so good right after the surgeries, and then when I was having radiation and immunotherapy, I was feeling good, so why am I not able to do this right now? Why do I feel like I can barely open my eyes and keep my words straight?'" She said that, because of the way she was feeling, she got an "emergency appointment" with her doctors to look into the root cause, and they learned that "the longer that I'm on immunotherapy, the sicker it is making me." Teddi continued, "So what the doctors have decided to do for me, because this immunotherapy has hit me so incredibly hard, they did a bunch of scans and everything is looking good, everything is shrinking...but it is showing that why I medically feel so sick is from the immunotherapy, so we are going to take a little break on the immunotherapy to get my body back feeling stronger." In the meantime, Teddi shared her doctors still have her on steroids and "we're doing everything we can to get me back to feeling like I can do this, I can do all the things." She added that the revelation was a major development in her cancer journey. "The hardest thing for me has been kind of the wake-up call, 'Wow, I can't do what I did yesterday,' or, 'Wow, I can't do what I did three weeks ago,'" she said. This latest update comes after Teddi shared in June onTwo Ts in a Podthather immunotherapy treatmentshad been so successful in beating back the growth of her tumors and that there were no plans to cease them. Maya Dehlin Spach/FilmMagic Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. "It's stage 4 until it's gone, until I'm in remission," she said, indicating that her doctors planned for her to stay on immunotherapy for at least two more years. Since 2022, Teddi has been dealing with melanoma off and on, but in February she got the news that she had stage 4 melanoma, and it metastasized to her brain and lungs. At one point, Teddi revealed she was given50/50 odds of survival, but in April, she excitedly shared thather brain tumors"have significantly shrunk, which doctors believe means that this all will work, and I will be back to myself and feeling good." Teddi was a cast member on Bravo'sThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsfrom seasons 8-10 between 2017 and 2020, and later returned as a guest on seasons 11, 12, and 13. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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Teddi Mellencamp says she is 'taking a little break' from immunotherapy amid stage 4 cancer treatment

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Jamie Lee Curtis confirms she'll star in "Murder, She Wrote" movie: 'Oh, it's happening'

CBS via Getty; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty The mystery of who will star in the lead role of aMurder, She Wrotefilm adaptation has been solved. When asked point-blank what the chances are that fans could see her pick up the mantel of Jessica Fletcher, the mystery writer and amateur detective first brought to life by the lateAngela Lansburyin the long-running CBS series of the same name,Jamie Lee Curtisdidn't hold back. "Oh, it's… happening," Curtis playfully confirmed toEntertainment Tonightat the world premiere ofFreakier Friday. "We're a minute away, but yeah, [I'm] very excited.Veryexcited. But I'm tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting. I have a couple of other things to hustle, but then I'll get to enjoy that work." Deadline first reportedin December that the Oscar winner wasin talks to starin aMurder, She Wrotefilm at Universal written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, with producers Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal. Previously, in October 2013, it was reported that NBC was planning a reboot of the series, but by January 2014 it was revealed that itwas not moving forward. The originalMurder, She Wrote, which ran for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996, focused on Lansbury's Jessica Fletcher, who became embroiled in various murder cases that took place in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine, as well as other locales around the globe. Created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson and William Link, the crime drama also starred Tom Bosley, William Windom and Ron Masak. Considered one of the most successful and long-running series in history,Murder, She Wrotewas a hit with the industry and public alike. At the height of its popularity,it averaged 30 million viewersper week, according to theL.A. Times. Though she never won, the role earned Lansbury a whopping 12 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty The update from Curtis is a positive one for the reboot. As she alluded to, though, Curtis has much on her plate at the moment before she can pick up a magnifying glass. First up for the star is reprising her role of Tess Coleman inFreakier Friday, the sequel to the beloved 2003 film starringLindsay Lohan. Want more movie news? Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free newsletterto get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. In December, she'll be seen in James L. Brooks' dramedy filmElla McCayalongside Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson, Kumail Nanjiani, Spike Fearn, Ayo Edebiri, Jack Lowden, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks, and Albert Brooks. In addition toMurder, She Wrote, Curtis currently has another three projects in various stages of development. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

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Jamie Lee Curtis confirms she'll star in “Murder, She Wrote” movie: 'Oh, it's happening'

Jamie Lee Curtis confirms she'll star in "Murder, She Wrote" movie: 'Oh, it's happening' CBS via Getty; Michael Bu...
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Anthony Mackie Jokes He's a 'White Dude Legend' Since His Co-Stars Often Get Award Nominations Over Him: 'I Made Ryan Gosling Famous. Jeremy Renner…'New Foto - Anthony Mackie Jokes He's a 'White Dude Legend' Since His Co-Stars Often Get Award Nominations Over Him: 'I Made Ryan Gosling Famous. Jeremy Renner…'

Anthony Mackie appeared on "The Tonight Show" to promote "Twisted Metal" Season 2, but the interview started with host Jimmy Fallon congratulating Mackie on his recent Emmy nomination for guest actor in a comedy series thanks to his performance in Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ series "The Studio." Mackie was on a set the morning of the Emmys announcement and automatically assumed his white co-stars landed noms over him, per usual. "I'm on set… and I look over and everybody's like 'Congratulations!' And I was like, 'Oh, what white dude got nominated?'" Mackie said. "Because I'm the white dude legend when it comes to nominations and wins. I made Ryan Gosling famous. I made Jeremy Renner famous. I made Bryan Cranston famous. I now made Ron Howard famous! I'm like, if you want to get nominated, I'm the dude. You know what I mean?" More from Variety Oscars Submissions Site Opens With New Producer Sign-Off Requirement Variety's Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable Dissects the Emmy Nominations - Including This Year's Biggest Shockers 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Has Never Won an Emmy - That Could Finally Change After CBS Canceled It Mackie was referring to his long history of being snubbed by awards voters while his white co-stars land nominations instead. Mackie was Ryan Gosling's co-star in 2006's "Half Nelson," which earned Gosling an Oscar nomination for best actor. He starred alongside Jeremy Renner in 2008's "The Hurt Locker," which won best picture and earned Renner a best actor Oscar nom. Mackie played Martin Luther King Jr. to Bryan Cranston's Lyndon B. Johnson in the HBO movie "All the Way," for which Cranston was an Emmy nominee. And now Mackie appeared with Ron Howard in "The Studio." Only this time it wasn't just Howard who got an Emmy nomination but Mackie, too. In various interviews over the years, Mackie has spoken publicly about his disappointment with awards bodies for overlooking his work. He told Esquire earlier this year on the "Captain America: Brave New World" publicity tour: "I know I've done at least four performances that could have been nominated — if not for a Golden Globe, then an Oscar or an Emmy. Captain America is my Oscar, because I've been overlooked so many times in my career." Speaking toMen's Healthin 2020, Mackie said he "put everything" into "The Hurt Locker" and had to stop acting for a bit when the Oscars snubbed him for supporting actor. "That little fucker matters," Mackie said at the time about the Oscar. "We try to protect ourselves and say, 'I'm doing the work for the work.' But when that happened with 'Hurt Locker,' it hurt. I had to take a year off of work." Mackie is one of four guest actors nominated for "The Studio." The others are Ron Howard, Bryan Cranston and Dave Franco. The Apple TV+ series earned a huge 23 nominations this year, making it the most-nominated freshman comedy in history. It's also now tied for most nominations for a single season of a comedy series. Watch Mackie's full appearance on "The Tonight Show" in the video below. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Anthony Mackie Jokes He’s a ‘White Dude Legend’ Since His Co-Stars Often Get Award Nominations Over Him: ‘I Made Ryan Gosling Famous. Jeremy Renner…’

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Rob Reiner and Christopher Guest Reunite in Hilarious "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues "Trailer

Spinal Tap is back! On Thursday, July 24, Bleecker Street debuted the trailer forSpinal Tap II: The End Continues —the sequel to the groundbreaking 1984 mockumentaryThis Is Spinal Tapat Hall H for San Diego Comic-Con attendees.Rob Reiner, who directed the original movie and costarred as the fictional documentarian Martin Di Bergi, returns for the sequel, alongside originalThis Is Spinal Tapband members David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest) and Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer). The trailer revisits classic moments from the original movie and finds the surviving Spinal Tap members in different places at the time of their reunion. Hubbins appears to play in a mariachi band, Smalls does commercials for cryptocurrency and Tufnel performs with a folk band in a pub. As the group reunites for their first concert in years in New Orleans, they grapple with several new gags and try to convinceQuestloveto perform as their drummer. "41 years after the release of the groundbreaking mockumentaryThis Is Spinal Tap, the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls are forced to reunite for one final concert," reads an official synopsis for the movie. "Spinal Tap II: The End Continuesalso marks the resurrection of documentarian Marty Di Bergi, who once again tries to capture his favorite metal gods as they contemplate mortality—and the hope that their 12th drummer doesn't join them in The Great Beyond." Courtesy of Bleecker Street "Joined by music royaltyPaul McCartneyandElton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll," the synopsis adds. Deadlinefirst reported that Reiner, 78, waslaunching a sequel toThis Is Spinal Tapback in May 2022. "For so many years, we said, 'Nah.' It wasn't until we came up with the right idea how to do this," he said at the time. "You don't want to just do it to do it. You want to honor the first one and push it a little further with the story." The sequel will include star-studded cameos from music legends, includingGarth BrooksandTrisha Yearwood.Paul ShafferandFran Drescher, who appeared in the original mockumentary as a promoter and the band's publicist Bobbi Flekman, respectively, will also reprise their roles in the new film. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Bleecker Street & Authorized Spinal Tap LLC Ahead of the sequel's release, the original rockumentary returned to theaters over the July 4th weekend to celebrate its 41st anniversary. When Reiner spoke with PEOPLE recently, he reflected on how the original movie grew into a cult classic over the decades. "It's taken a while, but you never know when you're going to start shooting something if it's going to take," Reiner said. "And this certainly didn't take right away!" Spinal Tap II: The End Continuesarrives in theaters Sept. 12. Read the original article onPeople

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July 24, 2025

Rob Reiner and Christopher Guest Reunite in Hilarious “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues ”Trailer

Rob Reiner and Christopher Guest Reunite in Hilarious "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues "Trailer Spinal Tap is back! On Thursday, ...
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Kelly Osbourne References Black Sabbath Lyrics to Mourn Ozzy Osbourne: 'I Feel Unhappy, I Am So Sad'New Foto - Kelly Osbourne References Black Sabbath Lyrics to Mourn Ozzy Osbourne: 'I Feel Unhappy, I Am So Sad'

Kelly Osbourne is mourning the loss of her fatherOzzy following his deathon Tuesday, referencing lyrics from Black Sabbath's "Changes." Osbourne posted the brief message to her Instagram stories on Thursday afternoon. "I feel unhappy I am so sad," she wrote. "I lost the best friend I ever had." More from Variety Ozzy Osbourne's Lost Interview: Black Sabbath Icon on Death Threats, Working With Wife Sharon, and Being Mystified by Glam Metal, 'I Even Fancied the F--in' Lead Singer of Poison!' Bizarre Trisha Paytas Baby Reincarnation Theory Goes Viral After Ozzy Osbourne's Death Black Sabbath Members Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Following His Death: We've 'Lost Our Brother' The lyrics for "Changes" were originally written by Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, and the song appeared on the group's 1972 album "Vol. 4." In 2003, Ozzy and Kelly released a duet version of the song as a single. The song's original lyrics are: "I feel unhappy, I feel so sad / I've lost the best friend that I ever had." Following news of his death at 76 on Tuesday, the Osbourne family issued a statement confirming his passing. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love." Osbourne had been dealing with chronic illness over the past few years. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in January 2020, and in early 2023 announced that he had retired from touring, citing spinal injuries he had sustained in a 2018 accident. In early July, Osbourne stagedhis farewell showwith performances from some of his favorite groups, including Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Alice in Chains. Each act performed covers of songs by Osbourne and Black Sabbath, who reunited at the show to play four songs including "War Pigs," "N.I.B.," "Iron Man" and "Paranoid." Osbourne himself performed a solo set while sitting on a throne. Before his farewell show, Osbourne affirmed to the Guardian that it would be his final performance. "I'd love to say 'never say never', but after the last six years or so … it is time. I don't want to die in a hotel room somewhere. I want to spend the rest of my life with my family." Osbourne had been working on anew memoirentitled "Last Rites," releasing on October 6 via Hachette Book Group. It's unclear if the memoir was finished, as he had planned to include his thoughts about his farewell show. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Kelly Osbourne References Black Sabbath Lyrics to Mourn Ozzy Osbourne: ‘I Feel Unhappy, I Am So Sad’

Kelly Osbourne References Black Sabbath Lyrics to Mourn Ozzy Osbourne: 'I Feel Unhappy, I Am So Sad' Kelly Osbourne is mourning the ...
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Violence is flaring again on the Thai-Cambodian border. Why is it so contentious?New Foto - Violence is flaring again on the Thai-Cambodian border. Why is it so contentious?

Deadly violence has flared up once again on thecontentious borderbetween Thailand and Cambodia, reigniting a long-running but little-known dispute. Thailand deployed fighter jets against Cambodian military targets on Thursday, as forces from both countries clashed along the border. The escalation came after a second Thai soldier in a week lost their leg in a landmine explosion. Diplomatic relations have deteriorated as a full-blown conflict threatens to break out, as both sides accuse each other of aggression. Thailand's health ministry said Thursday that 12 people, including 11 civilians and one Thai soldier, have been killed in clashes with Cambodian troops. A further 31 people have been injured, the ministry said. Cambodian authorities have not yet reported any fatalities on their side. Here's what to know about the disputed border. Tensions worsened in May when a Cambodian soldier was killed during a brief clash between Thai and Cambodian troops in a contested border area of the Emerald Triangle, where Cambodia, Thailand and Laos meet. Thai and Cambodian forces said they were acting in self-defense and blamed the other for the skirmish. Although military leaders from Thailand and Cambodia said they wished to de-escalate, both sides have since engaged in saber-rattling and reinforced troops along the border. Thailand took control of border checkpoints, imposed restrictions on crossings and threatened to cut electricity and internet to Cambodia's border towns. Cambodia in return stopped imports of Thai fruit and vegetables and banned Thai movies and TV dramas. Recent landmine explosions prompted both countries to downgrade relations with each other and recall diplomatic staff. The first soldier lost his leg in a landmine explosion on July 16. The second incident occurred Wednesday, when a blast injured five Thai soldiers, with one losing his leg. Thursday's violence marked a significant escalation. Thailand and Cambodia have had a complicated relationship of both cooperation and rivalry in recent decades. The two countries share a 508-mile (817-kilometer) land border – largely mapped by the French when they controlled Cambodia as a colony – that has periodically seen military clashes and been the source of political tensions. Cambodia has previously sought a ruling from the UN's International Court of Justice over disputed areas, including the site of the most recent clash. However, Thailand does not recognize the ICJ's jurisdiction and claims that some areas along the border were never fully demarcated, including the sites of several ancient temples. In 2011, Thai and Cambodian troops clashed in a nearby area surrounding the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple, a UNESCO world heritage site,displacing thousands of peopleon both sides and killing at least 20 people. The flare-up in May has had huge political ramifications in Thailand. Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra wassuspended from dutiesin July after the leak of aphonecall she had with Cambodia's powerful former leader Hun Sen, in which she appeared to criticize her own army's actions in the dispute. Paetongtarn hails from a powerful dynasty and became Thailand'syoungest prime ministerlast year, at just 38. She could face full dismissal over the 17-minute phone call – in which she appeared to signal there was discord between her government and the powerful Thai military. The scandal and her suspension brought fresh uncertainty to the Southeast Asian kingdom, which has been roiled by years ofpolitical turbulenceand leadership shake-ups. Both sides' forces accuse each other of opening fire Thursday morning. Cambodia then fired rockets on Thai soil, Thailand said. A Thai fighter jet later dropped two bombs in Cambodian territory, Cambodia said. Cambodia's Defense Ministry condemned what it called "brutal, barbaric, and violent military aggression," accusing Thailand of violating international law. The ministry said a Thai F-16 had dropped two bombs on a road near the ancient Preah Vihear temple, a UNESCO world heritage site. "Cambodia reserves the right to lawful self-defense and will respond decisively to Thailand's violent aggression," the statement said, adding that the armed forces are "fully prepared to defend the kingdom's sovereignty and its people – whatever the cost." CNN has reached out to UNESCO for comment. Thailand's 2nd regional military command in the northeast said that F-16 fighter jets had been deployed in two areas, and it claimed to have "destroyed" two Cambodian regional military support units. Army spokesperson Col. Richa Suksuwanont said the strikes were aimed only at military targets. Thailand's acting caretaker, Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, said Cambodia fired heavy weapons into Thailand without clear targets, leading to civilian deaths. The acting premier also said the conflict was not spreading into more provinces, according to Reuters. He added that no negotiation with Cambodia can take place until fighting along the border ends. Other countries have also weighed in, urging restraint and warning travelers against approaching the contentious border. At a briefing on Thursday, US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told reporters that the US is "gravely concerned" about the violence. "The United States urges an immediate cessation of hostilities, protection of civilians, and a peaceful resolution of the conflicts," Pigott said. Additionally on Thursday, the United Kingdom's Foreign Ministry advised against "all but essential travel" within 50 kilometers of the Cambodia-Thailand border ineithercountry. CNN's Lauren Kent and Olivia Kemp contributed to this report. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man who was wrongly imprisoned for 32 years, including a decade on death row, for two killings he did not commit is suing former law enforcement officials in a lawsuit announced Thursday, though four of the five people named as defendants are deceased. John Huffington was pardoned by then-Gov. Larry Hogan in January 2023. Hogan cited prosecutorial misconduct in granting a full innocence pardon to Huffington in connection with a 1981 double slaying in Harford County. A Maryland board approved $2.9 million in compensation for Huffington later that year during Gov. Wes Moore's administration. Huffington said in a statement Thursday that "it took many, many painful years, but the truth eventually came out." Just 18 at the time of his arrest, he said neither of his parents ever got to see and understand that his name had been cleared and he was set free. "All of those years I spent behind bars damaged and strained my relationships, cost me the ability to have a family of my own, cost me the ability to be with my mother when she died, cost me precious time with my father who was in his nineties and suffering from Alzheimer's when I finally was released," he added. Huffington, 62, always maintained his innocence. He was released from Patuxent Institution in 2013 after serving 32 years of two life sentences. He was convicted twice in the killings known as the "Memorial Day Murders." Diane Becker was stabbed to death in her recreational vehicle, while her 4-year-old son, who was inside, was not harmed. Joseph Hudson, Becker's boyfriend, was fatally shot and found a few miles (kilometers) away. A second suspect in the slayings testified against Huffington, was convicted of first-degree murder, and served 27 years. Prosecutors relied on testimony that was later discredited about hair found at the crime scene purportedly matching Huffington's. He appealed his first conviction in 1981. In 1983, a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and he was sentenced to death. Prosecutors later commuted that sentence to two life terms. Questions about evidence in the case arose when The Washington Post uncovered an FBI report in 2011 that found the FBI agent who analyzed hair evidence in Huffington's case may not have used reliable science, or even tested the hair at all. The report had been written in 1999, but Harford County State's Attorney Joseph Cassilly didn't provide it to Huffington's lawyers. A Frederick County judge vacated Huffington's convictions and ordered a new trial in 2013 after Huffington presented new evidence using DNA testing that was not available during his earlier trials. When the hair evidence was tested for DNA more than 30 years later, the results showed it was not Huffington's hair. Maryland's highest court unanimously voted to disbar Cassilly in 2021. The court found he withheld exculpatory evidence in the 1981 double murder and lied about it in the following years. Cassilly, who maintained he did nothing wrong, retired in 2019. He died in January. His brother, Bob Cassilly, who is now the Harford County executive, said in a statement that his brother was a decorated war hero who was injured while serving his country and served as the county's state's attorney for 36 years while in a wheelchair. "Joe cannot defend himself in this decades-old matter because he is now deceased, as are the other named defendants, except for one who is almost 80," Cassilly said. "Harford County government, in which I currently serve as county executive, has no role in this case -- the county was never the defendants' employer." Huffington also is suing the assistant state's attorney on his case, Gerard Comen, the Harford County government, and the county sheriff's office detectives, David Saneman, William Van Horn and Wesley J. Picha. All but Saneman are now dead, according to the lawsuit filed July 15 in federal court in Baltimore. Saneman told The Washington Post on Wednesday he had not seen or heard of the lawsuit and declined to comment.

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Wrongfully imprisoned Maryland man who spent 32 years behind bars sues former authorities

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Chuck E. Cheese worker arrested on fraud charges while dressed as mascotNew Foto - Chuck E. Cheese worker arrested on fraud charges while dressed as mascot

A photo of a Chuck E. Cheese employeebeing escorted out of a Tallahassee, Florida, locationin handcuffs has gone viral on social media, and police say the incident involves a man facing credit card fraud charges. Tallahassee Police Department officers are seen in a photo that has spread across social media arresting the man donning a mouse costume. "Ok, Tallahassee Police Department, y'all couldn't let this man change out of his Chuck E. Cheese costume before arresting him in front of those kids?"one Facebook user wrote, alongside a picture of the arrest. According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by USA TODAY, Jermel Jarreau Jones, 41, was arrested on July 23, after officers responded to the Chuck E. Cheese location regarding reports of a stolen credit card. The female caller alleged she had video proof of Jones committing the crime, and she was at the location to confront him. The woman told police, who met her in the parking lot of the Chuck E. Cheese, that the last time she used her credit card was on June 28, 2025, when she attended her child's birthday party, according to the affidavit. After the party, she noticed around $105 worth of fraudulent charges on her card from businesses where she had never shopped. When the woman obtained security footage from a local grocery store, she immediately identified the man using her card in the business as a Chuck E. Cheese employee, according to the document. Once the woman told police she wanted to press charges against Jones, officers entered the Chuck E. Cheese and located him after another employee said "he was the one in the mouse suit." When officers approached Jones, one of them grabbed his right arm and told him, "Chuck E, come with me Chuck E," the affidavit stated. During this interaction, Jones pulled away from the officer's grip and allegedly "continued resisting by bracing his arms toward his chest and would not release his braced arms." The arresting officer asked Jones, "Not to make a scene." At that point, he was placed in handcuffs and escorted out of the business to the officer's patrol car. While speaking with officers, Jones told them, "The only cards I use is my own cash app," the affidavit stated. He continued to deny using the woman's card, including when questioned about purchases at a meat market and a smoke shop, the arresting document continued. "I don't got no card on me. I don't use nobody's card but my own," Jones told officers, per the affidavit. If he did find a card, Jones told the officers he would have "turned it in to Chuck E Cheese and not kept it." Jones was charged with three felonies, including theft of credit card, criminal use of personal identification information and fraudulent use of a credit card more than two times within six months, according to Leon County court records. He was taken into custody and booked at Leon County Jail, but he has already been released on bond, theTallahassee Democrat, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported. Allison Chouinard, a representative for Chuck E. Cheese, said in a statement emailed to USA TODAY on July 24: "We are aware of an incident involving a part-time employee arrested at our Tallahassee location on Wednesday, July 23. We have taken the appropriate action concerning the subject employee." Leon County court records show that Jones does not yet have a defense attorney. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@gannett.com. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Chuck E. Cheese worker in mouse costume arrested on fraud charges

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'E! News' Canceled After 32 Years on AirNew Foto - 'E! News' Canceled After 32 Years on Air

"E! News" has been canceled — again. The celebrity-focused newscast will continue airing new episodes until Sept. 25 on E!, which is spinning off from NBCUniversal and will be folded into the new, publicly traded company Versant (formerly known as SpinCo). The cancellation comes three years after "E! News" returned from a two-year hiatus, after it was initially axed by E! in 2020. The series, originally a daytime program, returned as a late-night broadcast. More from Variety Tammy Filler Moves From E! News to NBCU Ad Deals 'E! News' Nightly Broadcast to Return After Two-Year Hiatus (TV News Roundup) 'E! News,' 'Pop of the Morning,' 'In the Room' Canceled Amid Greater NBCUniversal Restructure (EXCLUSIVE) The decision to cancel the show is said to have come from the E! network, as it looks to leverage its brand of entertainment coverage and commentary across digital and social platforms. A source indicates that as news consumers demand real-time digital coverage, a broadcast during the 11 p.m. slot (which "E! News" has occupied since 2022) no longer best serves the audience. E! boasts a growing digital presence with 87 million followers across social media platforms. Thursday's broadcast of "E! News" will be a repeat, but new episodes will resume next week. E! informed the roughly 20 employees at "E! News" of the cancellation Thursday morning. Some "E! News" linear correspondents are expected to transition over to Versant in yet-to-be-determined capacities. E!, the linear network, continues to air original series including "Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind" and "Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour." It recently announced upcoming series "Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane" and "E!'s Dirty Rotten Scandals." The network will also continue to have a presence on Hollywood red carpets with "Live From E!" The Critics Choice Awards will air on E! on Jan. 4. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Popular children's content creator Rachel Griffin Accurso, known widely online asMs. Rachel, said in a social mediapostthat she would refuse to work with anyone who has not spoken out against thetreatment of Palestinians in Gaza. In an Instagram post on July 24, Accurso said she will "never understand" fellow content creators' silence on the treatment of Palestinians in the area, where Israeli forces have killedtens of thousands of peopleduring the war sparked by Hamas' 2023 attacks on Israel. "I will always choose kindness, but I will never understand your silence," she said. "I especially can't understand those with so much privilege - the uncancelable - who still remain in the shadows." Ms. Rachel is known online for herYouTube series, "Song for Littles,"with a channel amassing just under 15 million subscribers. Her videos focus mainly on teaching children nursery rhymes and basic concepts like colors, shapes and words. More:More than 100 aid, rights groups call for action as hunger spreads in Gaza View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ms Rachel (@msrachelforlittles) Accurso has become a target of pro-Israel groups. In April, the advocacy groupStopAntisemitismaskedAttorney General Pam Bondito investigate if Accurso was "being funded by a foreign party to push anti-Israel propaganda to skew public opinion." The group accused the content creator of being an "amplifier of Hamas propaganda," saying images that she shared of children in Gaza were manipulated. In response, the creatorappeared in an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan, on his independent publication Zeteo, saying that criticism for her continued advocacy for Palestinian children is unfair and that it "should be controversial to not say anything." Accurso said heradvocacydoes not come from a place of antisemitism, but rather a sense of empathy for children around the world. "I've been blessed to get this platform. And kids feel that I care about them all deeply, and that's why I have the platform. Because they feel it through the screen, because it's genuine," Accurso said. Despite backlash she's faced from some, Accurso has continued to advocate for Palestinians in Gaza. She has teamed up with Save the Children, a humanitarian nonprofit, and has also used her platform to highlight the stories ofvarious Palestinian children.In one post, she shared the story of a 3-year-old Palestinian child who lost both legs in an airstrike. "When I saw pictures of Rahaf in Gaza on the hospital floor, I saw the devastating consequences of endless bombing and continuous violations of children's human rights," Accurso said. Contributing: Reuters Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Ms. Rachel says no to content creators who have been quiet about Gaza

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Travis Kelce Posts Sweet Personal Photos with Taylor Swift for the First Time: 'Adventures This Offseason'New Foto - Travis Kelce Posts Sweet Personal Photos with Taylor Swift for the First Time: 'Adventures This Offseason'

Travis Kelce/Instagram Travis Kelce's offseason included lots ofTaylor Swift. The NFL star, 35,postedphotos from his offseason to Instagram on July 24. The collection marked the first time he included photos with Swift on his account sincethey started dating in September 2023. "Had some adventures this offseason, kept it 💯," Kelce wrote in the caption. The first photo shows the couple with their arms around each other on a boat, tipping matching hats. Kelce's hat said "Captain," while Swift's said "First Mate." The second shot featuring Swift shows the couple looking sleek in matching black outfits at a restaurant, but the most exciting reveal is Kelce's phone screen in the corner, which shows the NFL star has a photo of him and his girlfriend as his wallpaper. Travis Kelce/Instagram Swift, Kelce and close friendErin Andrewspose with friends in the third photo, which was likely taken on their group trip to Montana in March.A source told PEOPLE that the sportscaster was spottedwith Swift and Kelce at the supper club Auric Room at Lone Mountain Ranch, and Kelce's photo shows him and Swift cuddled up with their pals in the snow. Travis Kelce/Instagram Another adorable and snowy photo with Swift shows the couple boasting big smiles as Kelce kicks his foot up and Swift holds out her arms in the snow. Kelce's close palRoss Travisand Swift's good friend and fellow music starEste Haimare tagged in another photo, which appears to have been taken in a cave. The last photo in Kelce's slide shows him and Swift on an ice rink, with the singer popping her foot and holding Kelce as he smiles and holds a hockey stick. Travis Kelce/Instagram Although Swift, 35, has made multiple appearances with Kelce, and both spoken publicly about their relationship, the superstar singer has never been featured in a post on Kelce's Instagram. The tight end often speaks fondly of his girlfriend on his podcast,New Heights,co-hosted with his brotherJason Kelce, and has supported her at multiple concerts, but Thursday's photos mark Swift's first appearance on Kelce's page. A hard launch, if you will. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Swift's first time posting Kelce to her profile came on June 22, 2024, when she published anepic selfiethat featured herself, Kelce,Prince William,Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlottebackstage at her first London Eras Tour show at Wembley Stadium on June 21. "Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start 🇬🇧🇺🇸🤝 @princeandprincessofwales," the pop superstar wrote alongside the photo, nodding to the Prince of Wales' 42nd birthday,which he celebrated on June 21. After Kelce made a surprise appearance on stage at the Eras Tour on June 23, Swiftshared a postin celebration of her three nights of concerts at Wembley Stadium over the weekend, and the first photo featured Kelce onstage during her performance of "I Can Do It with a Broken Heart." "I'm still cracking up/swooning over @killatrav's Eras Tour debut 🥰 Never going to forget these shows," wrote Swift, who also included a photo of her NFL star boyfriend, 34, carrying her onstage as part of the performance. Read the original article onPeople

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New Orleans trash collectors litigate over removing foul French Quarter odorsNew Foto - New Orleans trash collectors litigate over removing foul French Quarter odors

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The stench of trash and residue of bad decisions in one of America's favorite party hotspots is being scrubbed away, thanks to a change in garbage collectors that New Orleans residents say has transformed the French Quarter. "The Quarter has never been this clean," said Jill Wagner. She became inured during her three decades living alongBourbon Streetto rat-infested, overflowing garbage cans and sidewalks stained with puke, urine and booze. Now, with a zesty lemon fragrance sprayed across the streets daily, "it smells like Disney World." A chorus of residents and business owners is heaping praise on the city's so-called "Trash King," Sidney Torres IV, and his company, IV Waste, for cracking the code to sanitary success. The district has gleamed since Torres was given an emergency year-long contract last December to handle its waste management, they say. Tourists stumbling out of a Bourbon Street bar around sunrise on any given day can find IV Waste employees power-washing sidewalks, scooping up cigarette butts and spritzing streets with his patented "lemon fresh" cleaning formula. But a judge on Wednesday allowed Mayor LaToya Cantrell to replace IV Waste at the end of July, over the objections of the city council. With a local management district insisting on Torres, this raises the possibility of rival collectors competing for the French Quarter's garbage. "Just because they like the other guy, that is not enough," the mayor's attorney Charles Rice told the judge, and he said there's "no reason" to believe a different contractor would do worse. An escalating legal battle over the trash A state appeals court is scheduled to review in August who will ultimately earn tens of millions of dollars managing the French Quarter's trash in 2026 and beyond. At stake is the attractiveness of some of the most important city blocks in the country, residents say — New Orleans reports that more than 19 million visitors spent a collective $10 billion last year, and most visited the historic French Quarter. In a city plagued by dysfunction including constant flooding, treacherous potholes and amassive jailbreak, Torres' company has become a point of civic pride. The quarter is filled with signs in support of IV Waste. "It's not even in the same solar system -- the service they provide versus what others provide," said Danny Conwill, who owns an oyster bar off Bourbon Street and is suing the mayor to keep IV Waste. He recalls other trash collectors leaving "noxious garbage juices" and heaps of shrimp heads and oyster shells scattered about, leading to rank summer odors bad for business. Torres, a real estate developer who began as a personal assistant to Lenny Kravitz and once hosted Justin Bieber's 20th birthday party at his Bahamas resort, became a local celebrity and reality TV star after launching a trash company to clean up the city after Hurricane Katrina. He then sold it and waited out a non-compete clause before rebuilding his trash empire with IV Waste. Officials say city will be paying more for less After a competitive bidding process last year, the city began negotiating a $73 million contract with another local firm, Henry Consulting, to clean the French Quarter for at least the next five years. But before the deal was finalized, council members grew alarmed that the company did not seem to have the necessary equipment or subcontracts in place as Super Bowl LIX and the annual Mardi Gras celebrations loomed. IV Waste then won an emergency contract to clean the French Quarter through 2025, and Henry Consulting sued, accusing the city of failing to uphold a valid contract. The metastasizing litigation now pits an outgoing mayor with waning popularity against a feisty city council and state officials including the attorney general, with both sides slinging accusations of cronyism. Cantrell was elected in 2017 with the endorsement of Henry Consulting founder Troy Henry. In April, Cantrell announced she was terminating the IV Waste contract early, and that Henry's firm would take over. This new no-bid contract would cost $2.1 million more, with inferior results, sanitation director Matt Torri told the city council on Monday. He and other officials said Henry Consulting still doesn't seem ready for the job. Henry Consulting declined to comment to The Associated Press. Cantrell's office told The AP that the city "remains committed to working with all parties to provide sanitation services to the French Quarter." Meanwhile, a new Louisiana law empowers the management district to appoint its own garbage collector, and the residents and business owners who run this state agency selected IV Waste. Torres said his company will keep taking out the trash, even if it means rivals go toe-to-toe on Bourbon Street. "We're going to do our job, and they can watch and learn," Torres said. "The French Quarter can rest assured that we're going to continue to clean." ___ Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative.Report for Americais a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.

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New Orleans trash collectors litigate over removing foul French Quarter odors

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