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#Oscar-Winning Iranian Director Asghar Farhadi Condemns Arrest of ‘The Salesman’ Actress Taraneh Alidoosti

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Oscar-Winning Iranian Director Asghar Farhadi Condemns Arrest of ‘The Salesman’ Actress Taraneh Alidoosti Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi says he “stands with” his The Salesman and About Elly star Taraneh Alidoosti after the actress was arrested over the weekend. Iranian state media reported that Alidoosti was detained after she posted a comment on Instagram expressing solidarity with Mohsen Shekari,…

#CNN boss Chris Licht slams left-wing ‘vitriol’ aimed at him

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“CNN boss Chris Licht slams left-wing ‘vitriol’ aimed at him” CNN boss Chris Licht slammed liberals for criticizing his move to make CNN less partisan, saying it only makes him more confident about his decisions. “The uninformed vitriol, especially from the left, has been stunning,” Licht, who took over the cable network in May, told…

# Democrats to reportedly return over M of SBF’s funding to FTX victims

# Democrats to reportedly return over $1M of SBF’s funding to FTX victims

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” Democrats to reportedly return over $1M of SBF’s funding to FTX victims “ Following the arrest of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), three prominent Democratic groups have reportedly decided to return over $1 million to investors that lost their funds due to misappropriation. On Dec. 16, the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Democratic…

#Appellate ruling might help NY Assembly Dem grow 1-vote lead over GOP challenger

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“Appellate ruling might help NY Assembly Dem grow 1-vote lead over GOP challenger” A state appellate court ruled Tuesday that 94 Queens voters must get a chance to “cure” their invalidated ballots in order to be counted in the Assembly race where Democratic incumbent Stacey Pheffer Amato leads GOP challenger Tom Sullivan by just a…

#New Yorkers could sue Big Oil and other polluters for climate ‘negligence’ under Myrie bill

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“New Yorkers could sue Big Oil and other polluters for climate ‘negligence’ under Myrie bill” A Brooklyn Democrat is taking aim at fossil fuel companies over climate change with a proposed bill that critics say might help lawyers more than Mother Earth. The new legislation introduced by State Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-Brooklyn) would allow people…

#Guest Column: Ye Is Bringing My Childhood Fears to Life

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Guest Column: Ye Is Bringing My Childhood Fears to Life In third grade, I practiced holding my hand in a bowl of ice water, training myself to endure pain for the coming concentration camps. After learning about Anne Frank and the horrors of the Holocaust in my synagogue’s Sunday school, I became terrified that black-booted…

#Albany lawmakers’ pay-raise chutzpah

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“Albany lawmakers’ pay-raise chutzpah” For months, state lawmakers have refused to head back to Albany for a special session to address the well-documented flaws in recent criminal-justice reforms. But now, with elections safely over, they’re talking about rushing up for a “special” to … vote themselves a pay hike. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie even has…

#Democrats play defense for AG Letitia James amid staffer sexual harassment scandal

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“Democrats play defense for AG Letitia James amid staffer sexual harassment scandal” New York Democrats appear to be circling the wagons to protect state Attorney General Letitia James as she fights for her political life. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said Thursday he does not support the idea of investigating his fellow Democrat’s handling of sexual…

#Peru’s president Pedro Castillo ousted by Congress in political crisis

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“Peru’s president Pedro Castillo ousted by Congress in political crisis” LIMA, Peru — The president of Peru was ousted by Congress and arrested on a charge of rebellion Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. Vice President Dina Boluarte replaced Pedro…

#’Happy Days’ star Anson Williams loses Ojai mayoral bid in a squeaker

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“‘Happy Days’ star Anson Williams loses Ojai mayoral bid in a squeaker” He’s seen better days. “Happy Days” star Anson Williams has lost his California mayoral bid in a squeaker. Best known for his role as Potsie in the ’70s and ’80s sitcom, Williams was defeated by Ojai mayor Betsy Stix by 42 votes. The…