On June 8, the Christian Broadcasting Network , announced the conservative
evangelist and media mogul, had died at the age of 93.
.
NBC reports that Robertson amassed a massive following
through his Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), while
drawing criticism for his incendiary political statements.
Pat Robertson dedicated his life
to preaching the Gospel, helping
those in need, and educating
the next generation, Christian Broadcasting Network statement, via NBC.
Pat Robertson dedicated his life
to preaching the Gospel, helping
those in need, and educating
the next generation, Christian Broadcasting Network statement, via NBC.
Beyond being considered one of the most influential
Christian broadcasters in the United States,
Robertson was also an entrepreneur.
.
He transformed a small television station in Virginia into a
religious broadcasting powerhouse, while also founding the
Christian Coalition, a cornerstone of the Republican Party.
He transformed a small television station in Virginia into a
religious broadcasting powerhouse, while also founding the
Christian Coalition, a cornerstone of the Republican Party.
In 1988, Robertson ran for the Republican
presidential nomination, ultimately
losing to George H.W.
Bush.
In 1988, Robertson ran for the Republican
presidential nomination, ultimately
losing to George H.W.
Bush.
NBC reports that Robertson's political opinions
and controversial public statements built
his reputation as a right-leaning firebrand.
.
NBC reports that Robertson's political opinions
and controversial public statements built
his reputation as a right-leaning firebrand.
.
Since forming the CBN in 1961,
Robertson has remained a beloved
figure by conservative followers.
.
Since forming the CBN in 1961,
Robertson has remained a beloved
figure by conservative followers.
.
NBC reports that Robertson strayed from the conservative
party line on issues that included mandatory
prison sentences for marijuana convictions.
.
NBC reports that Robertson strayed from the conservative
party line on issues that included mandatory
prison sentences for marijuana convictions.
Michael Gambon, , Who Played Dumbledore
in ‘Harry Potter,’ , Dead at 82.
Gambon "died peacefully in hospital" after battling pneumonia, his family said on Sept. 28.
We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon, Michael Gambon's wife, Anne, and son, Fergus, via statement .
We ask that you respect our privacy
at this painful time and thank you for
your messages of support and love, Michael Gambon's wife, Anne, and son, Fergus, via statement .
Gambon was best known for taking over the role of Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' after the death of Richard Harris, NBC News reports.
But the acclaimed actor had
much more under his belt.
In 1962, he became a founding member of the National Theatre at the Old Vic in London alongside Derek Jacobi and Maggie Smith.
His theater presence landed him many TV
and film roles, such as the lead in 1986's
'The Singing Detective,' which made
him a household name in the U.K.
His theater presence landed him many TV
and film roles, such as the lead in 1986's
'The Singing Detective,' which made
him a household name in the U.K.
Other notable films he's appeared in include 'The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover,' 'The King's Speech' and 'Victoria & Abdul.'.
Throughout his career, he won four British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards, two Critics' Circle Theatre awards, three Laurence Oliver awards and two ensemble SAG awards, NBC News reports.
In 1998, he was knighted for his drama services.
Gambon retired from performing on stage in 2015 when
he began to have trouble remembering his lines
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Billy Miller, , ‘The Young and the Restless’
and ‘General Hospital’ Actor, , Dead at 43.
The former soap star died on Sept. 15 in Austin, Texas, 'The Independent' reports.
Miller's death, which came two days before his birthday, was confirmed by his manager.
The actor was struggling with manic depression when he died, Billy Miller's manager, via statement.
The circumstances of Miller's death
have yet to be revealed. .
The actor won three Daytime Emmys
for his portrayal of Billy Abbott
on 'The Young and the Restless.'.
He was also known for playing Jason Morgan and Drew Cain on 'General Hospital' from 2014 to 2019.
Additional credits include appearances in 'Suits,' 'NCIS,' 'Castle,' 'American Sniper' and more.
'The Young and the Restless' issued a statement on X upon news of Miller's death.
The daytime community mourns the loss
of Billy Miller who graced Y&R with his talent
for many years as Billy Abbott. Our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones, 'The Young and the Restless,' via X
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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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Last-gasp moves to prevent a US government shutdown took a dramatic step forward Saturday, as Democrats overwhelmingly backed an eleventh-hour Republican measure to keep federal funding going for 45 days, albeit with a freeze on aid to Ukraine.
#USHouse #USHouseOfRepresentatives #Senate #JoeBiden #StopgapBill #USCongress #USCongressAvertsShutdown
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The package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion, meeting Biden’s full request. The bill funds the government until November 17.
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Joe Biden used his influence to make money for his family and tried to hide it, claimed Republicans in the first hearing of their impeachment inquiry. Sky News
5 Takeaways , From the 2nd GOP Debate.
The second Republican presidential debate took place on Sept. 27. These are some of the highlights.
Haley and Ramaswamy butt heads again, Haley called out Ramaswamy's use of TikTok
and accused him of being too close with China.
She then went on to say that she feels
"a little bit dumber for what you say.".
Ramaswamy responded by saying, , "I think we would be better served as a Republican Party
if we're not sitting here hurling personal insults and
actually have a legitimate debate about policy.".
There continues to be no consensus about Ukraine, Just as in Congress, no one can seem to agree about whether we should continue to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia or divert the money elsewhere.
There continues to be no consensus about Ukraine, Just as in Congress, no one can seem to agree about whether we should continue to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia or divert the money elsewhere.
DeSantis interjected more and
continued to attack Trump, He specifically targeted Trump's decision to
skip the debates since he's leading in the polls.
DeSantis interjected more and
continued to attack Trump, He specifically targeted Trump's decision to
skip the debates since he's leading in the polls.
Donald Trump is missing an action.
He should be on this stage tonight.
He owes it to you to defend his
record where they added $7.8 trillion
to the debt. That set the stage for
the inflation that we have, Ron DeSantis, via 2nd GOP Debate.
Other hopefuls keep attempting to be heard, Lower polling candidates such as Gov. Doug Burgum,
Tim Scott and Mike Pence came out swinging.
Other hopefuls keep attempting to be heard, Lower polling candidates such as Gov. Doug Burgum,
Tim Scott and Mike Pence came out swinging.
Little time was spent on abortion, The controversial topic was brought up "about 105 minutes into the 120-minute debate," ABC News reports.
Little time was spent on abortion, The controversial topic was brought up "about 105 minutes into the 120-minute debate," ABC News reports
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Donald Trump was compared to Donald Duck for "ducking" Wednesday night's GOP presidential debate -- and the diss came from his former friend turned Republican.. TMZ.com
Ophelia, now a tropical depression, is impacting parts of the mid-Atlantic after its landfall early Saturday near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, slammed the coast with heavy rain, strong winds and flooding. The storm came ashore near Emerald Isle with near-hurricane-strength winds of 70 mph (113 kph), but winds weakened as it travelled north with the centre of the storm crossing into Virginia by evening, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Ophelia is expected to sweep northeast Sunday along the mid-Atlantic coast to New Jersey.
#Ophelia #TropicalStormOphelia #StormOphelia #NorthCarolina #NewJersey #Storm #TropicalStorm #OpheliaLandfall
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US Opposes New Plan , to Investigate Titanic Wreckage.
'USA Today' reports that the United States has
moved to prevent a planned expedition to recover
artifacts from the Titanic wreckage in 2024.
The government reportedly cited the ship's
designation as a revered burial site under
both federal law and international agreement. .
'USA Today' reports that RMS
Titanic Inc. has exclusive salvage
rights to the remains of the Titanic.
The company has organized an uncrewed
expedition intended to explore and
capture detailed photos of the ship. .
According to the government, RMST's plan
to enter and explore the ship's severed hull would
violate a British pact, in addition to violating federal law.
The government added that the remains of
the Titanic should be treated as a memorial to
the 1,500 people who died when it sank in 1912.
In June, the Titan submersible
imploded near the wreckage of the
Titanic, killing all five people aboard. .
RMST is not free to disregard
this validly enacted federal law,
yet that is its stated intent, U.S. lawyers, court documents, via NBC.
'USA Today' reports that RMST has
previously challenged the constitutionality of
the government interfering with its salvage rights.
According to RMST, only the U.S. District Court in
Norfolk, Virginia, holds jurisdiction over the wreckage, citing hundreds of years of maritime precedent.
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History is in making as India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 will make a soft landing on the Moon’s surface on Aug 23. If successful, India will become the first nation to reach the less-explored south pole of the Moon. Well-wishers across the world are praying for the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module. In Virginia, United States, a special ‘Havan’ was performed by Indian Americans for the mission’s success. Members of the Indian diaspora in America are all excited for the successful completion of India’s moon mission. In New Jersey also, the Indian diaspora offered prayers for the ISRO’s mission success. Chandrayaan-3 is all set to create history by landing on the uncharted south pole of the Moon on Aug 23. According to ISRO, Chandrayaan-3 is all set to land on the Moon on Aug 23 at around 18:04 hrs IST.
#Chandrayaan3landing #Chandrayaan3 #Chandrayaanmission
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This Day in History:, Nat Turner Launches Massive
Slave Revolt in Virginia.
August 21, 1831.
The insurrection occurred in
Southhampton County, Virginia. It was the
largest revolt of enslaved people in U.S. history.
Enslaved himself, Turner was educated and a minister.
He believed he had been called by God
to help others break the bonds of their enslavement.
The revolt began with the killings of
Turner's enslaver, Joseph Travis, and his family.
The initial group of seven revolters rallied to nearly
a hundred, as Turner set off towards Jerusalem, VA. .
The plan was to capture an arsenal there,
and then escape into the surrounding swamp. .
Before the state militia of 3,000 captured
and killed almost all of the insurrectionists,
60 people were killed in the revolt.
Turner eluded capture until October.
He was tried and hanged.
The revolt led to unknown numbers of lynchings,
as well as legislation prohibiting the education and assembly of the enslaved
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