SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher tore into studio executives and their negotiating body, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, during an interview about Hollywood's dual strike with Sen.
US Pauses Weapon , Shipments to Israel , Over Rafah Invasion Concerns.
Al Jazeera reports that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
has confirmed that the United States will pause weapon
shipments to Israel amid growing international pressure.
Al Jazeera reports that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
has confirmed that the United States will pause weapon
shipments to Israel amid growing international pressure.
While speaking before a U.S. congressional subcommittee,
Austin said that that Biden administration had already
paused “one shipment of high payload munitions.”.
While speaking before a U.S. congressional subcommittee,
Austin said that that Biden administration had already
paused “one shipment of high payload munitions.”.
The decision reportedly comes amid
concerns about Israel's push to invade
the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
We’ve been very clear …
from the very beginning
that Israel shouldn’t launch
a major attack into Rafah
without accounting for and
protecting the civilians that
are in that battlespace, Lloyd Austin, United States Defense Secretary, via Al Jazeera.
We’ve not made a final
determination on how
to proceed with that
shipment [of weapons], Lloyd Austin, United States Defense Secretary, via Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reports that the paused shipment included
1,800 bombs weighing approximately 2,000 lbs each,
and another 1,700 bombs weighing about 500 lbs each.
Al Jazeera reports that the paused shipment included
1,800 bombs weighing approximately 2,000 lbs each,
and another 1,700 bombs weighing about 500 lbs each.
Senator Bernie Sanders welcomed the
administration's decision to pause the shipment,
but stressed that it “must be a first step”.
The US must now use ALL
its leverage to demand
an immediate ceasefire,
the end of the attacks on Rafah,
and the immediate delivery of
massive amounts of humanitarian
aid to people living in desperation, Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator, via Al Jazeera.
The US must now use ALL
its leverage to demand
an immediate ceasefire,
the end of the attacks on Rafah,
and the immediate delivery of
massive amounts of humanitarian
aid to people living in desperation, Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator, via Al Jazeera.
Our leverage is clear.
Over the years, the United States
has provided tens of billions
of dollars in military aid to Israel, Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator, via Al Jazeera.
The decision comes amid criticism of the Biden
administration's unwavering support for Israel amid the
war on Gaza, which already killed over 34,000 Palestinians. .
The decision comes amid criticism of the Biden
administration's unwavering support for Israel amid the
war on Gaza, which already killed over 34,000 Palestinians.
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Millennials Want a 4-Day Workweek, , Poll Indicates.
Redfield and Wilton Strategies recently conducted a poll for 'Newsweek' to find
out how Americans feel about the idea of moving toward a four-day workweek.
4,000 U.S. voters were
surveyed between April 6 and 7.
63% were in favor of a four-day workweek.
46% think the model makes
employees more productive.
Out of all age groups surveyed,
millennials accounted for 74% of those
who want to work less hours.
Of that 74%, 44% "were strongly in favor of a shorter working week," 'Newsweek' reports.
50% of people born in 1964 and before supported a four-day workweek.
The results come as more companies are adopting shorter workweeks, and politicians are pushing to advance the trend in Congress.
The results come as more companies are adopting shorter workweeks, and politicians are pushing to advance the trend in Congress.
The sad reality is, Americans now
work more hours than the people
of most other wealthy nations, Bernie Sanders, via March 2024 health committee hearing.
Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, called a 5-day, 40-hour workweek outdated.
The five-day workweek was created in a
different time. It served its purpose, but
today's world is more fast-paced and
technology-driven than our workplace
predecessors could have imagined, Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'.
Since implementing a
four-day workweek, our
results have been incredible. , Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'.
We've found our employees are more
productive, report better work-life balance,
and experience less burnout. Incredibly, our
turnover rate has been cut nearly in half, Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'
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American actress Rachel Covey was just 8 years old when she conveyed her colorful imagination as Morgan -- Robert's adorable daughter in Disney's live-action.. TMZ.com
'Only Murders' is back and headed to Hollywood! As part of Disney's upfront presentation, Hulu revealed the trailer and premiere date for the upcoming fourth season of 'Only Murders in the Building.' As previously reported, season four of Only Murders starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin will follow Mabel, Charles and Oliver searching for answers about who killed Jane Lynch's character Sazz Jane Lynch, if they were actually aiming for Charles and why anyone would want to kill either of them.
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Comcast to Bundle , Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+.
On May 13, Comcast chief Brian Roberts announced the company's newest bundle, StreamSaver, NBC News reports. .
Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ will be
included in the bundle "at a vastly reduced
price to anything available today," Roberts said. .
This will be a pretty
compelling package, Brian Roberts, Comcast chief, via statement.
As streaming prices continue to climb,
other media companies have also started
to offer bundles, NBC News reports. .
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
The prices for both companies'
bundles have yet to be revealed.
Comcast's bundle will be made available before Peacock raises its standalone price by another $2 ahead of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. .
The ad-free service will now cost $13.99 per month. .
The tier with ads will increase to $7.99 each month. .
Meanwhile, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and
Fox Corp. have teamed up to create a streaming sports bundle that is scheduled to debut this fall.
but critics allege that the venture
violates antitrust laws, NBC News reports.
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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' swings in theaters this weekend. We're breaking down how it's doing at the domestic box office so far. The 20th Century and Disney movie kicked off its run with a promising $6.6 million in previews, including a special fan event mid-week and regular Thursday evening previews. This number suggests the film should be able to achieve, if not exceed, the $50 million to $55 million opening predicted by tracking.
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Disney has finally released the first trailer for 'Mufasa: The Lion King.' The film, directed by Barry Jenkins, serves as both an origin story and follow-up to Jon Favreau's 2019 movie 'The Lion King' which was based on the 1994 Disney animated classic of the same name. The new film will tell the backstory of Simba's father, Mufasa, an orphan who grew up to be a wise, powerful and compassionate ruler.
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Emmys to Be Postponed , Due to Hollywood Strikes.
The 75th Emmys were originally
supposed to take place Sept. 18.
But now, because of the strike by screenwriters
and actors in Hollywood, the awards..
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Stunt motorcycle riders, union stunt performers and stunt coordinators took to the streets today outside of Warner Bros. in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike for a day of solidarity dubbed "Stunts Strike..
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