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Southern women are shaping the sound of hip-hop's future

NPR

Southern women are shaping the sound of hip-hop's future toggle caption Kevin Winter/Getty Images What a difference a year makes. In 2023, after already securing platinum plaques for her breakout hit, "F.N.F" and "Tomorrow 2" featuring Cardi B Glo's confidence was tested. As the first solo female rap artist from Atlanta to go platinum thanks to tracks like "B**** From …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

In rare move, Republican senators call for Hegseth’s FBI report

Politico

The push follows allegations of sexual assault against Hegseth, as well as alcohol abuse and mismanagement during his tenure at two veterans groups. While it’s unlikely the FBI findings would be made public, they could still give Republican senators political cover to vote against Hegseth or support his defense. “I’ve encouraged all of the nominees, number one, be out front …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Diane Delano, Northern Exposure and The Wicker Man actor, passes away at 67

The Hindu

Diane Delano, best known for her role in Northern Exposure, has passed away at the age of 67, People reported. Her agent, Dennis Sevier, confirmed that Delano died at her home in Los Angeles on December 13 following a brief illness. Delano was widely recognised for her roles in film and television, including Sergeant Barbara Semanski on the CBS series …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Diane Delano, ‘Northern Exposure’ and ‘The Wicker Man’ actor, dies at 67

LA Times

Diane Delano, an actor best known for her work in the Emmy-winning series “Northern Exposure” and feature film “The Wicker Man,” has died at age 67. Barbara Semanski in the early-’90s small-town drama “Northern Exposure.” She also was well known as Kennedy High chemistry teacher Bobbi Glass in the coming-of-age dramedy “Popular,” co-created by Ryan Murphy and and Gina Matthews. …

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4 months ago

Starve Acre review: Matt Smith gets his own spin on The Wicker Man in this provocative folk horror

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “This place is beautiful as it is …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Project 2025: A blueprint for the Christian nationalist vision for America

Salon

Roman poet Juvenal coined the phrase “bread and circuses” nearly 2,000 years ago for the extravagant entertainment the Roman Empire used to distract attention from imperial policies that caused widespread discontent. Whether it’s Donald Trump’s assertion that “I alone can fix your problems”; Supreme Court and state legislative attacks on reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and trans youth in the name …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Josh Hartnett Recalls Stalking Incident That Led Him To Step Away From Hollywood

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING With his movie career once again in high gear, Josh Hartnett is looking back on the troubling circumstances that prompted him to retreat from the spotlight at a time when he seemed destined for Hollywood megastardom. Speaking to The Guardian this weekend to promote his new film, “Trap,” Hartnett opened up about turning down the role of …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Message in a wicker basket

The Hindu

A group of women giggle shyly at me on Google Meet as Pandiselvi, a former firecracker factory worker, proceeds to describe how her life has changed for the better in Sivakasi. The women are now being trained in multiple hand weaving and crafting techniques, using natural fibres like banana fibre, water hyacinth and river grass, to create about 1,000 different …

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7 months ago

Father's Day Sale on Amazon: Get up to 80% discount on outdoor furniture, 9 best deals to grab right now

Hindustan Times

Father’s Day Sale is Live! Specifications of Home furniture Wooden Patio Dining Set: Colour: Natural Teak Finish Size: 2 Chairs and Round Table Item Dimensions : 59.4 x 59.4 x 58.9 cm Item Weight: 15 Kilograms Style: Portable, Modern, Classic, Heavy-duty, Garden Shape: Round Material: High-quality Sheesham wood Reasons to Buy Reasons to Avoid Made from high-quality Sheesham wood Limited …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Key Republican calls for ‘generational’ increase in defense spending to counter US adversaries

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The top-ranking Republican on a Senate committee that oversees the military is calling for a “generational investment” in America’s defense, saying aggressive and significant spending increases are necessary to deter coordinated threats from U.S. adversaries such as Russia, Iran and China. The House Armed Services Committee this month approved with near-unanimous support an $884 billion proposal for the …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin’s failure to disclose his hospitalization

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s internal watchdog said Thursday he will review the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization and why the Defense Department waited days to inform the White House that he had transferred authority to his deputy. “We’ll learn from this.” The review by the Defense Department’s inspector general, Robert P. Storch, is one of several now underway …

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1 year ago

Emmanuel Macron’s new-PM pick is a reset button for his presidency

The Economist

Listen to this podcast Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify G abriel Attal, France’s youthful new prime minister, represents President Emmanuel Macron’s renewed push to pass policy reforms and to counter a resurgent far-right. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a landslide re-election of President Félix Tshisekedi has raised eyebrows—and tempers. …

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1 year ago

As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — As the Senate wrapped up its work for the year, Sen. Michael Bennet took to the floor of the nearly empty chamber and made a late-night plea for Congress to redouble support for Ukraine: “Understand the stakes at this moment.” It was the third time in recent months the Colorado Democrat has kept the Senate working late by …

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1 year ago

The Wicker Man: The disturbing cult British classic that can't be defined

BBC

The Wicker Man: The disturbing cult British classic that can't be defined Alamy Crime thriller, disturbing fantasy, or folk horror – the 1973 cult hit The Wicker Man refuses categorisation. "It changed music, art and film," wrote British Film Institute curator William Fowler in a 2013 appreciation Why I Love The Wicker Man. The finale sees Howie trapped – while …

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1 year, 1 month ago

The Wicker Man star Britt Ekland reveals how a STRIPPER was used as her body double without her knowledge... and she only found out when she saw the film

Daily Mail

Widely regarded as one of the greatest British films ever made, it is a beguiling and strange mix of horror, thriller and musical with one of the most memorable endings in cinematic history. Now, as The Wicker Man celebrates its 50th anniversary, superstar Britt Ekland, who played the mysterious female lead, has spoken of her pride at the film's longevity. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Defense contractors spent $70 million lobbying ahead of annual defense budget bill

Raw Story

This article originally appeared in OpenSecrets. Baker Donelson’s PAC and employees also made contributions to members of Congress in positions overseeing the defense sector in the first half of 2023, including over $10,000 to Kaine’s campaign committee and PAC. In addition to the money companies in the defense sector spent on lobbying, the sector made a total of $3 million …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton was acquitted at his impeachment trial. He still faces legal troubles

Associated Press

DALLAS — For years, the powers and protections that come with being Texas’ top lawyer have helped Ken Paxton fend off ethics complaints, criminal charges and an FBI investigation. “Now that this shameful process is over, my work to defend our constitutional rights will resume.” Back in office, Paxton nonetheless still faces serious risk on three fronts: an ongoing federal …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Two years after AUKUS announcement, American politicians are divided on delivery of subs to Australia

ABC

A Republican senator has renewed calls for the US to step up its production of nuclear-powered submarines before selling them as part of AUKUS, arguing America is as "unprepared" as it was ahead of the Pearl Harbor attack. Senator Wicker insists he supports the AUKUS agreement but has refused to back legislation in congress authorising the transfer of the submarines, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

The House has rested its case against Ken Paxton after a chaotic day for the prosecution

Raw Story

Sept. 13, 2023 "The House has rested its case against Ken Paxton after a chaotic day for the prosecution" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. The House impeachment managers rested their case against Ken Paxton on Wednesday …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Prosecution rests at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — A woman who was expected to testify about an extramarital affair with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made a sudden appearance Wednesday at his impeachment trial, but never took the stand as the prosecutors abruptly rested their case against the Republican. As the scene played out Wednesday evening, the attorney general posted on social media that he …

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1 year, 7 months ago

50 years on, many still carry a torch for The Wicker Man

The Independent

The Wicker Man is the film that refused to die. You just p*** people off.” Justin Hardy declares himself “frankly astonished” at the continuing interest in The Wicker Man and the way that it has become embedded in people’s imaginations. Currently a work in progress, Justin says “it’s about the condition of madness in which the film was made – …

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1 year, 7 months ago

San Diego State’s realignment moment approaches: Are Aztecs ready for Power 5 football?

New York Times

San Diego has the feel of a sports boomtown right now. But the final transformative sports move set to hit the city this year remains without a launch date: San Diego State’s invitation to join a Power 5 conference. “We’re excited for the opportunity, and we’ve done a lot of work to prepare for that.” GO DEEPER First Final Four …

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1 year, 9 months ago

That'll keep Putin at bay: USAF goes on hiring spree for $180K-a-year DEI staff

Daily Mail

But critics say America's safety and military readiness 'is being threatened by a left-wing woke agenda' The recruitment drive, as the country faces growing threats from hostile states like China and Russia, aims to achieve the Air Force's 'inclusion mission' Air Force chiefs are hiring several diversity officers - two of which include a six-figure salary The US Air Force …

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2 years, 2 months ago

The state of hip-hop in Atlanta after the death of rapper Takeoff

NPR

The state of hip-hop in Atlanta after the death of rapper Takeoff NPR's Juana Summers talks with culture reporter Jewel Wicker about the state of hip-hop in Atlanta after the death of rapper Takeoff, a member of the hip-hop group Migos. WICKER: But people here in Atlanta and even die-hard fans elsewhere know that the Migos over the past decade …

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Southern women are shaping the sound of hip-hop's future

In rare move, Republican senators call for Hegseth’s FBI report

Diane Delano, Northern Exposure and The Wicker Man actor, passes away at 67

Diane Delano, ‘Northern Exposure’ and ‘The Wicker Man’ actor, dies at 67

Starve Acre review: Matt Smith gets his own spin on The Wicker Man in this provocative folk horror

Project 2025: A blueprint for the Christian nationalist vision for America

Josh Hartnett Recalls Stalking Incident That Led Him To Step Away From Hollywood

Message in a wicker basket

Father's Day Sale on Amazon: Get up to 80% discount on outdoor furniture, 9 best deals to grab right now

Key Republican calls for ‘generational’ increase in defense spending to counter US adversaries

Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin’s failure to disclose his hospitalization

Emmanuel Macron’s new-PM pick is a reset button for his presidency

As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges

The Wicker Man: The disturbing cult British classic that can't be defined

The Wicker Man star Britt Ekland reveals how a STRIPPER was used as her body double without her knowledge... and she only found out when she saw the film

Defense contractors spent $70 million lobbying ahead of annual defense budget bill

Texas AG Ken Paxton was acquitted at his impeachment trial. He still faces legal troubles

Two years after AUKUS announcement, American politicians are divided on delivery of subs to Australia

The House has rested its case against Ken Paxton after a chaotic day for the prosecution

Prosecution rests at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

50 years on, many still carry a torch for The Wicker Man

San Diego State’s realignment moment approaches: Are Aztecs ready for Power 5 football?

That'll keep Putin at bay: USAF goes on hiring spree for $180K-a-year DEI staff

The state of hip-hop in Atlanta after the death of rapper Takeoff