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Strack-Zimmermann: 105 people at secret meeting on Taurus deliveries: Information from secret deliberations of the Defense Committee has been leaked to the ...
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Elon Musk says his ketamine prescription is in investors’ best interests: Elon Musk said in an interview that when it comes to Wall Street, “what matters is ...
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Former Pres. Trump pushed back against criticism of his "bloodbath" rhetoric from when he spoke to supporters at a rally about the auto industry over ...
Quick Glance: Trump Defends 'Bloodbath' Comment and Claims Critics, Media Misinterpreted
- Former President Donald Trump accused the media and Democrats of misconstruing his warning of a 'bloodbath' if he loses the election to President Joe Biden - emphasizing he was speaking about the fate of the auto industry, rather than threatening political violence, as his political adversaries and some pundits have suggested.
- Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday that 'the Fake News Media, and their Democrat Partners in the destruction of our Nation . . . fully understood' he was referencing the auto industry when he told a crowd in Dayton, Ohio, over the weekend: 'if I don't get elected it's going to be a bloodbath for the whole—that's gonna be the least of it.' But some went further, with Biden's re-election campaign calling Trump 'a loser who . . . doubles down on his threats of political violence' in a statement in response to Trump's use of the word.
- Trump expanded on his statements on Truth Social Monday, alleging that 'imports allowed by Crooked Joe Biden' are 'killing the automobile industry' while targeting the president's push for more electric vehicle manufacturing in an appeal to auto workers concerned about job loss from the transition to EVs.
- Former Vice President Mike Pence, who said last week he would not endorse Trump's 2024 bid, defended Trump's 'bloodbath' comments in a CBS interview on Sunday, stating that 'the president was clearly talking about the impact of imports devastating the American automotive industry.'
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Damson Idris’s Mom Traveled 17 Hours To Watch Him Win His First NAACP Image Award
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Quick Glance: Damson Idris’s Mother Travels 17 Hours for His NAACP Image Award Win
- Damson Idris, known from Snowfall, won his first NAACP Image Award and brought his mother Philippa as his plus-one, who flew in all the way from Lagos, Nigeria.
- Idris credited his win to his mom and God, emphasizing that it was all God's timing.
- He won Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series at the 55th Image Awards in Los Angeles and will soon be seen in an upcoming Formula 1 racing film.
- Idris' role as Franklin Saint in Snowfall was his breakout, but it won't be the last we see of him in Hollywood.
Western governments lined up to condemn Vladimir Putin's landslide election victory as unfair and undemocratic, but China ... Show more
Quick Glance: Putin revels in electoral victory amidst quiet protests
- Putin secures fifth term easily after suppressing opposition.
- Voters had virtually no choice in the election.
- Critics view the results as predetermined, Putin sees them as trust.
- Protests by the opposition, both in Russia and globally, are downplayed by Putin.
Hans Zimmer on Retirement: 'Are You Kidding Me?': As for retirement, don't expect it any time soon from Hans Zimmer.
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Bambi, Tinkerbell, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Tigger, Piglet, The Mad Hatter and Sleeping Beauty will all unite in a horror team-up movie ‘POOHNIVERSE: MONSTERS ... Show more
Storm Reid To Star In Teyana Taylor’s Directorial Debut ‘Get Lite’ For Paramount: Storm Reid is attached to star in Teyana Taylor's directorial Debut Get ...
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49ers penalized draft position, will forfeit 2025 fifth-round pick after NFL discovers accounting error
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Quick Glance: Consequences for 49ers due to payroll mistake
- The San Francisco 49ers will lose their 2025 fifth-round pick and have their 2024 fourth-round pick moved back four spots due to a payroll error.
- The 49ers are facing a penalty for a payroll accounting error. The NFL declared that the 49ers will forfeit their 2025 fifth-round pick and have their 2024 fourth-round pick, No. 131 overall, moved back four spots because of 'administrative payroll accounting errors' that misrepresented how much salary-cap space they had before the start of free agency last year.
Pedro Pascal Says ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Residual Check Saved Him From Quitting Acting | Video
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Quick Glance: Pedro Pascal Reveals How Buffy the Vampire Slayer Role 'Helped' Him
- Pedro Pascal recalls having 'less than $7 in my bank account' shortly before receiving a residual from Buffy.
- Pedro Pascal is currently experiencing an upswing in Hollywood. Alongside his roles in successful shows like Star Wars: The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, and his upcoming appearances in major films like Gladiator 2 and The Fantastic Four, he had to overcome a long period to break through in Hollywood.
- Following his win of the SAG Award for Best Male Actor in a Drama Series last month, Pascal spoke with Entertainment Tonight about his early struggles as an actor. One of Pascal's early gigs was an appearance in the season four premiere of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 1999, with residuals from that job preventing Pascal from becoming homeless.
- Matt Shakman is directing Fantastic Four, currently set for release in theaters on July 25, 2025. Shakman has previously mentioned that the reboot will have many differences from previous attempts to bring Marvel's first family to the screen.
DFB counters criticism: "Yes, this is a Germany jersey": The German Football Association has been prepared for criticism of the pink national jersey. In a video ...
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Quick Glance: DFB and Adidas respond humorously to criticism of pink EM jersey
- The new pink away jersey of the national team is sparking discussions, with the DFB responding humorously.
- The association and Adidas released a marketing video to address the criticism of the pink jersey in a light-hearted manner.
- The national players react with irony to the critique, emphasizing that it is indeed a Germany jersey.
- In another video, the DFB subtly teases the men's national team, highlighting the success of the women's team in comparison.
US Supreme Court justices and federal judges can no longer avoid disclosing the value of travel-related gifts they receive by classifying such free trips as ...
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‘The Good Doctor’: Antonia Thomas & Brandon Larracuente To Return In Final Season, Two More Join Cast
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Microsoft is planning some more pre-Build AI announcements: Microsoft is planning to announce some news just ahead of Build. No prizes for guessing that it's all ...
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Iowa’s NCAA Tournament tickets sell out in 30 minutes as Caitlin Clark fever meets March Madness
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Zion Williamson has reportedly lost 25 pounds since the in-season tournament, per @WindhorstESPN “I’ve got people in New Orleans telling me that since December ... Show more
Fenerbahce to consider withdrawing from Super Lig after players attacked: Fenerbahce will consider withdrawing from the Turkish top flight after some of their ...
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Quick Glance: Conflict Arises Between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce
- Conflicts emerged between players and fans on the pitch after the game.
- Trabzonspor fans stormed the field and attacked Fenerbahce players.
- Tensions escalated when Batshuayi scored the crucial goal and objects were thrown onto the field.
- The Turkish Football Federation denounced the incidents as 'unacceptable' and vowed to take legal action against those responsible.
Christian Streich leaves SC Freiburg: Statues should be built: Christian Streich has dedicated 29 years of his life to SC Freiburg and is now leaving the club at ...
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Quick Glance: Streich's Resignation: End of an Era
- Christian Streich, the Bundesliga's most charismatic coach, leaves Freiburg at the end of the season after 29 years.
- Streich concludes his 12-year tenure as head coach at SC Freiburg at his own request.
- His undeniable successes and personal connections make Streich popular in Freiburg.
- Due to health concerns and political stance, Streich decides against an extension and vows to never coach another Bundesliga team.
US CDC urges measles vaccinations amid rising cases: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday issued a health advisory urging people ...
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Zendaya and Tom Holland watching tennis together is the rom-com we didn’t know we needed
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Breaking: Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a two-year, $62 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season ... Show more
'Will & Grace' star Eric McCormack defends straight actors playing gay roles: 'Will & Grace' star Eric McCormack says roles should go to the best actor ...
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Liz Cheney fires back at Trump on Jan. 6: ‘Lying in all caps doesn’t make it true’
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NVIDIA's GPUs powered the AI revolution. Its new Blackwell chips are up to 30 times faster
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Enter For a Chance To Win a Far-Out Signed 'Farscape' Poster [Exclusive]: Enter to win a Farscape poster signed by Ben Browder, Gigi Edgley, and Brian Henson ...
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‘SPIDER-MAN 2’ and ‘SHREK 2’ will both be re-released in April.
Both films were released 20 years ago.
Modder transforms AMD's RX 5600 XT by boosting its memory capacity to 16GB and widening its memory bus to 256-bits
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