By Lisa Respers France, CNN The mixed verdict in Harvey Weinstein’s Los Angeles trial, to some, illustrates how justice and accountability in the #MeToo movement isn’t always even. Weinstein was found guilty of three of seven charges against him, related to allegations brought by a woman referred to as Jane Doe 1. The jury was
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN Terry Hall, lead singer of the English 2 tone and ska revival band The Specials, has died. The news of Hall’s passing was shared on the band’s verified social media accounts, who on Facebook wrote that he died “following a brief illness.” The post called Hall “our beautiful friend, brother and
Continue Reading By Kristina Sgueglia and Nicki Brown, CNN New York City unveiled the “Gate of the Exonerated” in Central Park Monday to honor the group of Black and Hispanic teens known as the “Central Park Five” who were wrongfully convicted of beating and raping a White female jogger in the park more than 30 years ago.
Continue Reading By John Miller, CNN Police in New York City arrested a woman who broke into Robert De Niro’s home early Monday, according to a law enforcement source. The woman did not interact with the actor, who was on another floor, the source said. The suspect is known to the New York Police Department from previous
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN Alex Rodriguez has gone Instagram official with girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro for the holidays. The former Yankees player also included his teenage daughters, Natasha and Ella, in a snap over the weekend. Rodriguez wrote, “From our hearts to yours, Merry Christmas,” adding the hashtags “New York Christmas,” “family,” “joy” and “grateful.” In
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Ray Liotta’s fiancée, Jacy Nittolo, celebrated the late actor over the weekend on what would have been his 68th birthday. Nittola posted a slideshow set to The Beatles’ tune, “In My Life.” Her caption began with the quote, “The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN It’s over for JoJo Siwa and Avery Cyrus. The Nickelodeon alum and the TikTok star appear to still be friends, however. On Dec. 17, Avery posted to TikTok with a video of herself and Siwa on a Royal Caribbean cruise together. Siwa is holding up a game prize, saying to Cyrus,
Continue Reading By Pete Muntean and Chris Boyette, CNN At least 36 people on a Hawaiian Airlines flight were injured, with 20 taken to emergency rooms, after their plane encountered “severe turbulence” on a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu on Sunday, authorities said. Eleven patients were in serious condition, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said in a statement.
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN Chris Harrison may no longer be with “The Bachelor” franchise, but he is sticking with it’s theme. It was announced Monday that the former host of “The Bachelor” and its spinoff series will launch “The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever…With Chris Harrison,” along with iHeartRadio. “For decades, Chris Harrison was the
Continue Reading By Claudia Rebaza, Duarte Mendonca, Hira Humayun and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Hundreds of tourists stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu are being evacuated after Peru was plunged into a state of emergency following the ousting of the country’s president. Following interruptions and closures last week, train services and airports are now reopening. Civil
Continue Reading By Laura Ly, CNN Amber Heard has settled the defamation lawsuit with her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, according to a statement posted on her verified Instagram account. Heard said she has “made no admission” and that the settlement is “not an act of concession.” She pointed to her experience with the American legal system as part
Continue Reading By Toyin Owoseje, CNN When it comes to Tom Cruise‘s daredevil stunts, the sky is literally the limit. On Sunday, the 60-year-old Hollywood action hero shared a video of himself thanking fans for making “Top Gun: Maverick” a box office hit –while flinging himself out of a plane. “Hey everyone, here we are over stunning
Continue Reading By Emanuella Grinberg, CNN Before dystopian fiction like “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent” reflected an increasingly diverse society, there was Octavia E. Butler, one of few African-American authors to become a prominent name in the white-dominated universe of science fiction. Butler featured people of color in battles for control against aliens and hybrid species, opening
Continue Reading Maria Pasquale, CNN Think apple strudel, dumplings and potatoes, ski slopes, forest foraging, mountain views, saunas and uber-chic design hotels. Believe it or not, this isn’t Austria or even Germany. Say “hello” to Italy’s Dolomites. Particularly South Tyrol and the surrounding area. The beautiful region is another Italy. One that has its own language, Laden,
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN The “Piano Man” is taking time to heal. Bily Joel announced on social media Sunday that he had to postpone his planned Madison Square Garden concert on Monday until summer of 2023 due to an illness. “I’m disappointed to share that I’m under doctor’s orders for vocal rest due to
Continue Reading Toyin Owoseje, CNN E.T. has a new home. The original mechatronic model of the little alien from Steven Spielberg‘s 1982 sci-fi classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” sold over the weekend for a staggering $2.56 million, according to the auction organizers. The filming model, created by Oscar-winning special effects master Carlo Rambaldi in 1981, went under the
Continue Reading Julia Buckley, CNN When they’re good, they’re iconic. When they’re bad — well, at least you can usually laugh. We’re talking destination campaigns — when travel hotspots make a bid for your hard-earned vacation cash by producing extravagant videos and entire websites to grab your attention. So how have they been this year — the
Continue Reading By Pete Muntean and Chris Boyette, CNN At least 36 people on a Hawaiian Airlines flight were injured, with 20 taken to emergency rooms, after their plane encountered “severe turbulence” on a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu on Sunday, authorities said. Eleven patients were in serious condition, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said in a statement.
Continue Reading By Pete Muntean and Chris Boyette, CNN At least 36 people on a Hawaiian Airlines flight were injured, with 20 taken to emergency rooms, after their plane encountered “severe turbulence” on a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu on Sunday, authorities said. Eleven patients were in serious condition, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said in a statement.
Continue Reading Oscar Holland, CNN Exploding with energy but perfectly still, Harold “Doc” Edgerton’s 1964 image of a .30-caliber bullet ripping through an apple showed an otherwise unseeable moment in captivating detail. The scene took on a serene, sculptural beauty as the disintegrating apple’s skin burst open against a deep blue backdrop. The picture is widely viewed
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