Pro Wrestling Legend , The Iron Sheik , Dies at 81.
NBC reports that the death of pro wrestling
legend the Iron Sheik was announced
on the wrestler's popular Twitter feed.
.
NBC reports that the death of pro wrestling
legend the Iron Sheik was announced
on the wrestler's popular Twitter feed.
.
The Iron Sheik, , born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, , was 81 years old.
According to the statement to his over
640,000 followers, the Iron Sheik , "transcended the realm of sports entertainment.".
The statement also noted "his larger-than-life
persona, incredible charism, and unparalleled in-ring
skills" that "captivated audiences around the globe." .
WWE is saddened to hear of
the passing of WWE Hall of Famer
The Iron Sheik, and extends
its condolences to his
family, friends, and fans, WWE statement, via NBC.
WWE is saddened to hear of
the passing of WWE Hall of Famer
The Iron Sheik, and extends
its condolences to his
family, friends, and fans, WWE statement, via NBC.
NBC reports that the Sheik became "one of the most
notorious villains" in wrestling, rising to prominence amid
tensions between the United States and his native Iran.
NBC reports that the Sheik became "one of the most
notorious villains" in wrestling, rising to prominence amid
tensions between the United States and his native Iran.
In 1983, he captured the world
heavyweight belt with a win over
Bob Backlund at Madison Square Garden.
In 1983, he captured the world
heavyweight belt with a win over
Bob Backlund at Madison Square Garden.
One month later, the Sheik would
start a career-defining rivalry with fellow
wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan.
One month later, the Sheik would
start a career-defining rivalry with fellow
wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan.
NBC reports that the Sheik later would become
known for using over-the-top caustic
language to address current events on social media.
NBC reports that the Sheik later would become
known for using over-the-top caustic
language to address current events on social media.
His last tweet made reference to a series
of wildfires across Canada that have impacted
air quality across the northeastern U.S., writing , "F*** THE WILDFIRES." .
His last tweet made reference to a series
of wildfires across Canada that have impacted
air quality across the northeastern U.S., writing , "F*** THE WILDFIRES."
Hulk Hogan is a married man yet again -- having walked down the aisle with his new bride, Sky Daily ... and the wedding photos are really something to behold... TMZ.com
WWE star Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, died due to ‘heart issues’ at the age of 36, reporter Sean Ross Sapp revealed.
#BrayWyatt #WindhamRotunda #WWE #RIP
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Late Night has set the return dates for their talk shows as the writers strike comes to an end. The four network talkers — ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', CBS' 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' and NBC's 'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' — will all be back on the air Monday, Oct. 2. HBO's 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' will be back one day earlier settling back into its usual Sunday night spot on Oct. 1.
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Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, is speaking out about the actor's battle with frontotemporal dementia, and whether he fully understands his diagnosis and deteriorating condition. Heming Willis appeared on NBC's Today alongside Susan Dickinson, the CEO of the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, in honor of World Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness Week.
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Report Says F-35 , Fighter Jet Program Suffering , From Ongoing Maintenance Delays.
On September 21, a government watchdog report detailed
ongoing maintenance delays which suggest that F-35
fighter jets are only "mission capable" 55% of the time.
NBC reports that the news comes
just days after a $100 million F-35B
crashed in rural South Carolina.
If the aircraft can only perform
55% of the time and the goal is
85 to 90% of the time, taxpayers
are not getting their money’s worth, Diana Maurer, Government Accountability Office, via NBC .
The Pentagon's F-35 program,
run by military contractor Lockheed Martin,
has cost taxpayers a total of $1.7 trillion.
The Pentagon's F-35 program,
run by military contractor Lockheed Martin,
has cost taxpayers a total of $1.7 trillion.
According to the Government Accountability Office
(GAO) report, $1.3 trillion of that total has been spent
on maintaining and operating the fighter jets.
The report notes that the contractor-led
approach to maintaining F-35s
has caused major delays.
One example cited in the report details how military
maintenance staff are unable to look up part numbers
because the F-35's database is controlled by Lockheed.
Not having ready access to part
numbers hinders the repair of the
aircraft because it delays the
ordering and receipt of needed parts, Diana Maurer, Government Accountability Office, via NBC .
According to the report, over 10,000 F-35
components are still in need of repair.
NBC reports that the GAO report was ordered
by Congress as part of last year's defense bill.
We stand ready to partner with
the government as plans are created
for the future of F-35 sustainment
ensuring mission readiness
and enabling deterrence, Lockheed Martin, Statement, via NBC .
We stand ready to partner with
the government as plans are created
for the future of F-35 sustainment
ensuring mission readiness
and enabling deterrence, Lockheed Martin, Statement, via NBC
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Lizzo Faces Another , Lawsuit Accusing Her of , Bullying and Discrimination.
NBC reports that another former employee is suing
Lizzo, claiming that the star allows bullying,
harassment and racial discrimination behind the scenes.
News of the lawsuit came on the same day that Lizzo
was set to receive an award recognizing her
efforts to promote social justice and inclusivity. .
Fashion designer Asha Daniels said that
she found the actions of Lizzo and other
members of the entertainer's team "totally shocking.".
I was listening to this Black woman
on this huge stage have this message
of self-love and caring for others
and being empathetic and being
strong and standing up for others. , Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
I was listening to this Black woman
on this huge stage have this message
of self-love and caring for others
and being empathetic and being
strong and standing up for others. , Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
And I was witnessing myself,
the dancers and the background
vocalists and my local team in every
city be harassed and bullied regularly, Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
Daniels' suit was filed
on September 21 in
Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The lawsuit accuses wardrobe manager Amanda Nomura
of using stereotypical impressions of Black women
and calling performers “fat,” “useless” and “dumb.”.
The lawsuit also claims that Nomura
forced performers to change in front
of mostly male stage crew members.
According to the suit,
Daniels was fired after she
complained about Nomura.
Last month, a similar suit was filed,
accusing Lizzo of sexual harassment and
fostering a hostile work environment
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Google Faces Lawsuit , After Man Drives off, Collapsed Bridge While Following GPS.
NBC reports that a woman in North Carolina has filed
a lawsuit against Google after her husband died by
driving off a collapsed bridge following GPS directions.
According to the lawsuit, Philip Paxson died
after driving off of "an unmarked, unbarricaded
collapsed bridge" on September 30, 2022.
His widow, Alicia Paxson, said that her husband
was unaware the bridge had collapsed and was
following Google's out-of-date GPS directions.
NBC reports that the lawsuit, which accuses
Google of negligence, is seeking a jury
trial and does not name a damage amount.
The lawsuit names Google's parent company,
Alphabet, in addition to three people who own
or control the land where the bridge is located. .
In 2013, a large portion of
the Snow Creek Bridge
collapsed and was never repaired.
According to the suit, a woman informed Google that the
bridge was out in 2020 using the "suggest an edit" feature
and was told in an email that the matter was under review. .
According to the suit, a woman informed Google that the
bridge was out in 2020 using the "suggest an edit" feature
and was told in an email that the matter was under review. .
In response to the lawsuit, a spokesperson
for Google said that the company aims
to provide accurate directions.
We have the deepest
sympathies for the Paxson family. , Google spokesperson, Statement, via NBC.
Our goal is to provide accurate
routing information in Maps and
we are reviewing this lawsuit. , Google spokesperson, Statement, via NBC
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