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Ruth E. Carter is the First Woman of Color to Win Multiple Academy Awards
Sunday night, costume designer Ruth E. Carter made history again by receiving her second Oscar for Best Costume Design. As she won her award, the Academy disclosed that she is now the first African-American woman to win multiple Oscars in any category. Carter earned her first Oscar in the same category in 2019 for her…
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Pope Francis Denounces the ‘Dangerous’ Progressive Notions of Gender Identity
Even though he is known as an outspoken reformer of institutions, Pope Francis stopped short this week of supporting some LGBTQ+ people. He called so-called “gender ideology” “one of the most destructive ideological colonizations,” in the world today. The pontiff continued, speaking to La Nación, “Why is it dangerous? Because it diminishes the distinctions and…
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8 Killed After Smuggling Vessels Sink Off San Diego
Authorities said eight people were killed when two boats, thought to be used in smuggling, came too close to a San Diego beach, and one of them capsized. On Sunday, teams were searching for an estimated seven more victims. According to Officer Richard Brahm of U.S. Coast Guard Petty, a lady aboard one of the…
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The United States Claims Iran Lied About a Prisoner Swap Deal
The United States accused Iran of “making things up” when it claimed that the two nations had agreed to the details of a prisoner swap. A White House official told Reuters that they are committed to liberating Americans imprisoned in Iran but said Amirabdollahian’s claims were untrue. Last week, some Iranian media stated that the…
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Trump’s Song Featuring Jan. 6 Prison Choir Tops iTunes Chart
On Saturday, the song “Justice for All” by former President Trump and the J6 Prison Choir was the most popular song on iTunes. The single’s eight-day ascent allows it to displace Miley Cyrus, whose song “Flowers” previously topped the list. According to Variety, the rise of “Justice for All” on the iTunes sales chart does…
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After Collapsing Onstage, Rapper Costa Titch Dies
This weekend, popular South African rapper Costa Titch collapsed and died on stage at a festival in Johannesburg. The 28-year-old, who was playing at the Ultra Music Festival and had recently signed with Akon’s record company, died of an undetermined cause. “Death has tragically knocked on our door, robbing us of our dear son, brother,…
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3 Palestinian Militants Were Killed By Israeli Forces In Recent Violence
According to the Associated Press, Israeli soldiers killed three members of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade in a gunfight in the West Bank on Sunday, raising the total number of Palestinians killed in fighting this year to 80. The outbreak of violence is one of the deadliest in recent years, and it comes as Israel conducts…
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‘Scream VI’ Destroys Rivals with Franchise-Best Debut
The Scream revival is a roaring success. The sixth chapter of a popular franchise earned $44.5 million in its first weekend, surpassing all of its predecessors. Scream VI dominated the box office, surpassing Creed III’s outstanding second week ($27.1 million) by a wide margin. It is expected to surpass the original film’s unadjusted gross of…
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Despite Cannabis’ Decline, Trulieve Will ‘Lead From the Front’ on Female Representation
Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, bolstered her efforts to create a healthy environment for women during Women’s History Month, although the proportion of women in cannabis leadership roles has remained stagnant in recent years. She told Cheddar News in an interview following the company’s results release, “One of my goals is to make Trulieve the…
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Stanford Issues Apology to Trump-Appointed Judge for Speech Interference
The University of Stanford has delivered a letter of apology to a federal appeals judge chosen by President Trump whose presentation on campus was disrupted by students and an administrator. The college president and the law school dean wrote to Judge Kyle Duncan, “We deeply apologize for the terrible experience you had on our campus,…