#Rotterdam Returns to In-Person Festival in 2023

#Rotterdam Returns to In-Person Festival in 2023

Rotterdam Returns to In-Person Festival in 2023 After two all-virtual events, the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) will return in person next year with a full lineup and, on Thursday unveiled its first titles for 2023.  In its Bright Future program, dedicated to young and emerging talent, confirmed two world premieres: Almost Entirely a Slight…

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#Kagan temporarily blocks Jan. 6 panel from accessing records of Arizona GOP chair

#Kagan temporarily blocks Jan. 6 panel from accessing records of Arizona GOP chair

Kagan temporarily blocks Jan. 6 panel from accessing records of Arizona GOP chair Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Wednesday temporarily blocked the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection from accessing phone records belonging to the Arizona Republican Party’s chairwoman. Kagan, who handles emergency matters arising from Arizona, granted a request made earlier…

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#Endeavor’s IMG Sells Miss Universe Organization to Thailand’s JKN

#Endeavor’s IMG Sells Miss Universe Organization to Thailand’s JKN

Endeavor’s IMG Sells Miss Universe Organization to Thailand’s JKN Endeavor’s IMG said on Wednesday that it has sold The Miss Universe Organization (MUO), which oversees the annual Miss Universe competition, to Thailand-based JKN Global Media Public Company Ltd. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. “Since joining the IMG family in 2015, the organization and its global reach…

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#‘Kaymak’ Review: Milcho Manchevski’s Sex-Charged Couples Dramedy Doesn’t Exactly Titillate

#‘Kaymak’ Review: Milcho Manchevski’s Sex-Charged Couples Dramedy Doesn’t Exactly Titillate

‘Kaymak’ Review: Milcho Manchevski’s Sex-Charged Couples Dramedy Doesn’t Exactly Titillate Macedonian director Milcho Manchevski’s 1994 feature debut, Before the Rain, was a powerful and artfully made portrayal of the violent ethnic conflicts tearing apart his homeland. The film, which premiered in Venice, took home the Golden Lion and was nominated for an Oscar, turning Manchevski…

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#Five takeaways from the Fetterman-Oz debate in Pennsylvania

#Five takeaways from the Fetterman-Oz debate in Pennsylvania

Five takeaways from the Fetterman-Oz debate in Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, Pa. — John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz took part in Pennsylvania’s first and only Senate debate on Tuesday as polls show the race narrowing ahead of Election Day.  The hour-long forum — presented by Nexstar, which also owns The Hill — shone a spotlight on Fetterman’s…

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#Spotify Chief Criticizes Kanye “Ye” West’s “Awful” Antisemitic Comments, But Music Won’t Be Removed

#Spotify Chief Criticizes Kanye “Ye” West’s “Awful” Antisemitic Comments, But Music Won’t Be Removed

Spotify Chief Criticizes Kanye “Ye” West’s “Awful” Antisemitic Comments, But Music Won’t Be Removed The growing corporate boycott of Kanye “Ye” West after he made antisemitic remarks in several interviews has increased pressure on music streaming services to pull the rapper-turned-fashion mogul’s albums from their platforms. On Tuesday, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek addressed the issue…

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#Pelosi, Schumer invite Israeli president to address Congress

#Pelosi, Schumer invite Israeli president to address Congress

Pelosi, Schumer invite Israeli president to address Congress House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to address a joint meeting of Congress.  Pelosi and Schumer said in a letter addressed to Herzog on Tuesday that they hope Congress will have the opportunity to hear from…

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#Progressive Caucus withdraws letter on Ukraine strategy amid blowback

#Progressive Caucus withdraws letter on Ukraine strategy amid blowback

Progressive Caucus withdraws letter on Ukraine strategy amid blowback Top House progressives backed off their position questioning President Biden’s Ukraine policy on Tuesday afternoon, withdrawing a letter released Monday that perplexed and angered many Democrats. “The Congressional Progressive Caucus hereby withdraws its recent letter to the White House regarding Ukraine,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), the…

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#Adidas Ends Kanye “Ye” West Yeezy Partnership

#Adidas Ends Kanye “Ye” West Yeezy Partnership

Adidas Ends Kanye “Ye” West Yeezy Partnership German sportswear giant Adidas has ended its business relationship with Kanye “Ye” West after the artist made antisemitic statements and shared conspiracy theories. In the wake of multiple offensive and controversial interviews, Adidas had said that its distribution deal for Ye’s Yeezy line was “under review.” On Tuesday, the…

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