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Disney Gives Leadership Roles to Several Fox Staffers in Asia Reshuffle
Variety - 1 Apr 2019 16:21
The Walt Disney Company, whose acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets was finalized last month, is to keep several prominent Fox staff members in leading roles across Asia. However, at least one senior Fox executive in A...
Wakanda Was 4th Most Mentioned African Nation on US Television, USC Study Finds
The Wrap - 1 Apr 2019 16:21
Wakanda was the fourth most mentioned African nation on U.S. television for the month of March 2018, according to a new study from the University of Southern California. The fictional kingdom from Marvel’s “Black Pan...
Regina Hall Talks 'Being On The Bottom' Of Hollywood's Most 'Difficult' List
Black America Web - 1 Apr 2019 15:46
"Girls Trip" star Regina Hall tells the New York Times in an exclusive new interview that this current phase of her career "feels like a culmination" and that she "didn't always want to be the auxiliary character." But n...
It's a Snap to Get Your Own Thanos From Build-A-Bear
Nerdist - 1 Apr 2019 21:25
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Nationwide Blackouts Are the New Normal in Venezuela as Power Goes Out Again
Time - 1 Apr 2019 04:47
Protests continue against President Maduro, who many blame for the outage
Dozens killed as storm hits southern Nepal
Al Jazeera English - 1 Apr 2019 04:53
At least 25 dead and more than 400 injured as storm hits villages in a farming region south of capital Kathmandu.
Japan Is Set to Announce the Name of a New Era for Its Next Emperor
Time - 1 Apr 2019 04:39
The Heisei Era comes to an end when Emperor Akihito abdicates on April 30
'The Case Against Adnan Syed': Finale Reveals New DNA Test Results
The New York Times - 1 Apr 2019 04:00
The HBO series made good on its promise to deliver big revelations about the 20-year-old murder case that "Serial" made famous.
Vietnamese suspect in Kim Jong Nam murder handed prison term
Al Jazeera English - 1 Apr 2019 06:32
Huong sentenced to three years and four months in prison but will be released in May for good behaviour, lawyer says.
Shelley Lazar, Founder of SLO Ticketing, Dies at 69
Variety - 1 Apr 2019 00:50
Shelley Lazar, founder of SLO Ticketing and a pioneer of premium ticketing and VIP programs for artists including the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and The Who, died Sunday morning after a battle with cancer, a rep for ...
Julio Jones on Falcons Contract Talks: 'There's No Pressure...We'll Get It Done'
Bleacher Report - 1 Apr 2019 18:11
Julio Jones and the Atlanta Falcons have yet to agree on a long-term contract extension, but the superstar wide receiver isn't sweating it. " My agent [Jimmy Sexton] is in the process of them talking about it...
Trump: Census would be 'meaningless' without citizenship question
New York Post - 1 Apr 2019 17:35
President Trump came out in favor of a controversial question about citizenship on the 2020 Census – a matter that is before the Supreme Court – saying without it the 10-year count would be a “waste” of money. �...
Biden denies inappropriate behavior
CBSNews - 1 Apr 2019 17:35
Former Vice President Joe Biden is defending his treatment of women after Nevada politician Lucy Flores accused him of touching her at a 2014 event. Biden says he never intended to act inappropriately but that he's willi...
ISIS fanatic captured in Syria just wants to eat McDonald's
New York Post - 1 Apr 2019 17:32
A British ISIS fanatic nicknamed “Hungry Hamza” has been captured in Syria — but he’s still looking for the nearest McDonald’s, according to a new report. Hamza Parvez, also known as Abu Hamza al-Britani, of We...
Mali warns of more turmoil if UN cuts peacekeeping force
Al Jazeera English - 1 Apr 2019 17:30
The mandate of UN mission is due for renewal in June but Canadian and Dutch peacekeepers, who form part of the sixteen thousand-strong force, are pulling out.
The N.R.A.'s Strength Is Being Tested by a New Domestic Violence Act Provision
The New York Times - 1 Apr 2019 17:30
The National Rifle Association is trying to defeat a provision in the new Violence Against Women Act that could deny firearms to abusive boyfriends. But Congress is changing.
Erdogan on track to lose Turkey's biggest cities in shock poll upset
Reuters - 1 Apr 2019 17:26
Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party was on track on Monday to lose control of Turkey's two biggest cities, Istanbul and Ankara, in a stunning local election setback that could complicate the president's plans to combat rece...
This Guy Officially Has the World's Largest Video Game Collection
Geek - 1 Apr 2019 17:25
There is a fine line between hoarder and collector, and Antonio Monteiro walks it every day. The Texas man last week earned the Guinness World Record for largest video game collection: 20,139 (as […] The post This Guy ...
Ghana child slavery: When seeking context overlooks harm
Al Jazeera English - 1 Apr 2019 17:15
We don't have exact data on how pervasive child slavery is in Ghana, but we can't accept harmful child labour as normal.
Supreme Court refuses to block Missouri inmate's execution despite rare medical condition
USA Today - 1 Apr 2019 16:55
A deeply divided Supreme Court ruled along ideological lines Monday that a Missouri inmate's rare medical condition isn't enough to stop his execution
Ferrari can take comfort in Leclerc, but will lose sleep over Vettel
ESPN - 1 Apr 2019 16:04
However painful the Bahrain Grand Prix was for Ferrari the emergence of Charles Leclerc offers a clear silver lining, but another error from Sebastian Vettel poses the team a serious headache which could shape its approa...
Discovery to Launch Global Factual Streamer by 2020 With BBC Content
Variety - 1 Apr 2019 12:32
UPDATED: Discovery and BBC Studios have inked a £300 million ($392 million) programming deal that will see high-end natural history programming from the latter play on a new Discovery global streaming service set for la...