Peacock pushes back debut of Universal docuseries
ORLANDO, Fla. — The premiere of “Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks” docuseries has been delayed. The three-part series, produced for the Peacock streaming service, is now scheduled to debut Nov. 17.
The ...Read more
As tropics kick up, NHC says tropical depression could develop soon over Bahamas
ORLANDO, Fla. — A slow Atlantic storm season is finally growing active, with two hurricanes in the last week and a third system likely to develop with increased chances of impact on the U.S. coast.
Hurricane Humberto, ...Read more
Moonbound Artemis II astronauts give Orion capsule a name
ORLANDO, Fla. — The four astronauts set to climb aboard the first Orion spacecraft to fly humans have already given it a name.
In a press conference this week from Houston, Artemis II commander and NASA astronaut Reid ...Read more
Mark Wahlberg: Discipline is key to my success
Mark Wahlberg thinks "discipline" is the key to his success.
The 54-year-old actor is famed for his early-morning wake-ups and regimented gym routine, but Mark thinks self-discipline has also been key to his career ...Read more
The best movies are polarising, says Madelaine Petsch
Madelaine Petsch thinks the best films are "polarising".
The 31-year-old actress insists she doesn't pay any attention to movie critics, and instead simply wants to feel "proud" of her own performances.
She told People: ...Read more
California 'MAGA Dentist' under fire for viral joke about hurting liberal patients
LOS ANGELES — A self-proclaimed "MAGA Dentist" is facing backlash after a video of her joking about turning down pain-relieving gas for liberal patients at her Santa Clarita clinic blew up online.
Dr. Harleen Grewal of ...Read more
Feds fire baton rounds, more tear gas at ICE protesters in Illinois
BROADVIEW, Ill. — Federal agents fired baton rounds, tear gas and other less-lethal ammunition Friday morning at about 200 people gathered outside an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Broadview...Read more
'A real physical thing': Quantum computer exhibit at O'Hare seeks to make the technology tangible
Chicago has quickly emerged as a hub for quantum computing, with the state of Illinois and technology companies pouring millions of dollars into developing a campus to build the world’s first commercially viable quantum ...Read more
FAA allows Boeing to help certify 737 Max and 787 planes are safe to fly
The Federal Aviation Administration will once again allow Boeing employees to help certify that the company’s planes are safe to fly.
The FAA revoked that authority for Boeing’s 737 Max in 2019, after two fatal ...Read more
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's statement equating vaccines with slavery perplexes Black leaders, doctors
Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo’s recent announcement about ending vaccine mandates — and his comparison of forced vaccination to slavery — has stirred outrage among Black leaders and health experts who ...Read more
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returns to Sinclair's ABC stations on Friday
Sinclair Broadcast Group is ending its preemption of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
The Maryland-based owner of several major ABC network affiliates said Friday the late night program will return to its airwaves ...Read more
Review: 'Predators' examines the tactics of a reality TV phenomenon that may have gone too far
It took just 20 episodes for the Dateline NBC program "To Catch a Predator" to leave a mark on the culture. A sting-operation-meets-hidden-camera-prank, the show had a riveting hook: Men engaging in erotic online ...Read more
Marc Maron, Shane Gillis, Zach Woods denounce Saudi comedy festival with A-list lineup
LOS ANGELES — A-list comedians are taking heat from their industry peers for their upcoming participation in the contentious Riyadh Comedy Festival, kicking off Friday in Saudi Arabia, which has been under scrutiny for ...Read more
Joann is back from the dead, but now inside Michaels stores
The once-popular, now bankrupt fabric store, Joann, is being resurrected by its previous competitor Michaels.
Michaels has introduced a new corner in its many outlets called the Knit & Sew Shop, which will use Joann's ...Read more
Michigan charges forward with federal funding plan for EV network
Michigan's buildout of electric vehicle chargers, its future clouded by a federal funding freeze, is moving forward after receiving approval of a revised plan for spending more than $50 million in remaining funds.
The ...Read more
US consumer spending powers on even as inflation persists
U.S. personal spending rose at a solid clip in August for a third month, suggesting consumers continued to power the economy despite elevated inflation.
Consumer spending, adjusted for changes in prices, increased 0.4% ...Read more
Doctors should be exempt from new $100K fee for H-1B visas, American Medical Association urges
Physicians should be exempt from a new $100,000 fee for workers from other countries who are in the U.S. on H-1B visas, the Chicago-based American Medical Association and 53 other medical societies told the federal ...Read more
Laura Yuen: How 'Aunt Tracy' from Anoka County coached Emma Thompson on the Minnesota accent
MINNEAPOLIS — Ask any Hollywood A-lister: The Minnesota accent is an enigma.
Emma Thompson is the latest to give it a stab. Thompson stars in the thriller, “Dead of Winter,” which is set in rural Minnesota and opens...Read more
States scramble to plug transportation funding holes
States are scrambling for the money to fill potholes, plow roads, maintain bridges and pay bus drivers as they confront inflation- and tariff-driven cost increases and declining gas tax revenues.
States also face ...Read more
UCLA chancellor ready to stand firm against Trump demands, unless they're 'valid'
LOS ANGELES — UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk says the university will address "valid" concerns of the Trump administration and be "fully compliant" with the law, but will defend the campus against federal civil rights ...Read more
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