College protests continued across the country, resulting in escalating violence between pro-Palestinian encampments and counter-protesters. The movement calling for universities to divest financial support for Israel, which has affected dozens of campuses across America, has gone on for over two weeks now. Hundreds of arrests have been made and skirmishes have broken out between police …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates steady noting ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates steady and postponed anticipated rate cuts stemming from elevated inflation across the U.S., which remains above the central bank’s 2% threshold. The Federal reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee said in a statement that the central bank left interest rates for overnight bank borrowing within a …
Jessica Biel to star in the Peacock limited series ‘The Good Daughter’
Peacock has ordered the limited series crime drama ‘The Good Daughter’, starring and executive produced by Jessica Biel. The limited series is adapted from the Karin Slaughter novel “The Good Daughter”; and Slaughter will write all episodes and executive produce. Biel will portray Charlotte, who survived a violent attack 28 years ago along with her …
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Jason Bateman, Jude Law to star in Netflix limited series ‘Black Rabbit’
Jason Bateman and Jude Law are set to star and executive produce the new Netflix drama series, ‘Black Rabbit’. The official series synopsis reads:“When the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) allows his turbulent brother (Bateman) back in his life, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything …
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Additional details revealed after 4 law enforcement officers are killed in Charlotte, NC shooting
Additional details have been revealed by authorities in North Carolina after 4 law enforcement officers were killed, and four others were wounded, in shooting in Charlotte while trying to serve a warrant Monday afternoon. , Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said at a press conference that the suspect left the house while armed, and officers …
Donald Trump removes social media posts after being held in contempt of court, fined $9,000
Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Tuesday and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case. Trump must pay the fine by the close of business on Friday, and the former president …
Dua Lipa to serve as ‘Saturday Night Live’ host and musical guest on May 4th
Singer-songwriter Dua Lipa is set to guest host and serve as musical guest on the May 4 episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. The show’s X social media feed read: “DOUBLE DUTY DUA!!!!!!!!” Lipa, 28, is gearing up for the release of her latest album, Radical Optimism, set for release on May 3 and the …
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Taylor Swift makes history with 14th No. 1 on Billboard 200 with ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department’ has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated May 4, earning the superstar her 14th chart-topping album. Billboard reports that “TTPD” debuted with 2.61 million equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending April 25, with 1.914 million units traditional album sales (vinyl purchases …