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Steven Spielberg Accepts USC Shoah Foundation Honor, Says He’s “Increasingly Alarmed” by Antisemitism

The echoes of history are unmistakable in our current climate, said Steven Spielberg in a fiery speech connecting the past to the present as he accepted the USC Medallion on Monday. The legendary filmmaker received the University of Southern Californias highest honor, which has been presented on only three prior occasions, in recognition of 30 years of the Shoah Foundation,...

‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’ Review: Fascinatingly Uncomfortable HBO Docuseries Tests the Limits of Its Star’s Likability

One of the most intriguing aspects of Jerrod Carmichaels Emmy-winning Rothaniel was the way it erased the already blurry line between comedy special and therapy session. Seated in an uncomfortable-looking chair in the glare of a harsh spotlight that left the rest of the intimate venue entirely in the dark, Carmichael explored family trauma and his sexuality in a soft-spoken,...

Sep 6, 2026

Cillian Murphy to Star in Mining Drama ‘Blood Runs Coal’ for Universal

Cillian Murphy is once again mining the non-fiction space for his work. After winning a best actor Oscar for Oppenheimer, the actor is attached to star in and produce Blood Runs Coal, an adaptation of the non-fiction book that Universal has acquired. The project is based on the 2020 book Blood Runs Coal: The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for...

Sep 6, 2026

MIPTV Confirms Move to London in 2025

Eli Noyes, Pioneer in Clay and Sand Stop Animation, Dies at 81

Bruins vs Panthers live stream: Can you watch for free?

‘3 Body Problem’ Was Delayed For Months to Add One Scene That Made It Better

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Don’t miss these 5 movies leaving Max in March that you have to watch right now

‘Shogun’ Star Tadanobu Asano Joins Thai Director Pen-ek Ratanaruang’s Culinary Thriller ‘Morte Cucina’ (Exclusive)

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Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, March 25, 2024

If youre looking for the Connections answer for Monday, March 25, 2024, read onIll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, Ill explain the meanings of the trickier words and well learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers below for March 25, NYT Connections #288! Read on if...

Sep 6, 2026

Mavericks vs Kings live stream: Can you watch for free?

Mending the Line is Netflix’s most-watched movie right now. Here’s why you should watch it

Warriors vs Heat live stream: Can you watch for free?

What happened to the Ghostbusters franchise?

Dan Schneider and Nickelodeon Haven’t Talked About Censoring Old Shows After Apology Video

BBC Boss Outlines Goals: “Pursue Truth, Back British Storytelling, Bring People Together”

Stephen Colbert Expresses Remorse for Kate Middleton Jokes (But Doesn’t Apologize)

Business

Directors Guild of Canada B.C. Ratifies New Labor Deal With U.S., Local Producers

The Directors Guild of Canadas British Columbia branch has ratified a new three-year deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, representing Hollywood producers, and its local counterpart, the Canadian Media Producers Association. Around 50.3 percent of eligible Directors Guild of Canada BC District Council members voted 90.9 percent in favor of the deal, which will run from...

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

The Nickel Boys star and King Richard Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has signed with CAA. Ellis-Taylor stars in Amazon MGM Studios Nickel Boys, the feature adaptation of Colson Whiteheads Pulitzer Prize-winning novel from producer Plan B. Nickel Boysfollows the friendship between two young men sent to a segregated reform school in Florida in the 1960s, with Ellis-Taylor playing a grandmother,...

Sep 6, 2026

‘Letterkenny’ Producer Launches Standup Comedy, Podcast Division (Exclusive)

Letterkenny producer New Metric Media has tapped SiriusXM Canada veteran Ben Miner to launch anewdivision to drive into standup comedy and podcasting. Miner served as manager of comedy, sci-fi and gaming as part of SiriusXMs comedy channel in Canada, and will become vp of standup and podcasts at New Metric Media, effective Jan. 2025. He will be charged with developing...

Sep 6, 2026

Canal+ CEO Touts “Super-Aggregator Strategy,” Says “Overspending Kills”

Inside the Fulwell 73 and SpringHill Unscripted Mega-Merger: “We Have Scale On Day One”

Writers Guild East Members Vote to Authorize a Strike Against PBS

Comcast’s Cable Channels Spin Off Gets Mixed Wall Street Reaction

Incoming FCC Chairman Says ’60 Minutes’ Complaint “Likely to Arise” in Review of Skydance Deal

It’s Official: Comcast to Spin Off Cable Nets Under CEO Mark Lazarus, Vowing “New Growth Trajectory”

Comcast to Unveil Spin Off Plan for Cable Networks

Broadcast Hits Nine-Month High in Share of TV Use in October With Sports, Drama Gains

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Broadway Box Office: ‘Sunset Blvd.’ Keeps Rising, As New Musicals Try to Build Momentum

Sunset Blvd. again hit its highest grossing week yet at the St. James Theatre, bringing in $1.9 million, up $50,000 from the prior week, and playing to 95 percent capacity. This marks the fourth consecutive week the musical has built upon its grosses, since opening Oct. 20. And, as was the case last week, the backlash against Nicole Scherzinger for...

Sep 6, 2026

How Warner Bros. Discovery’s Settlement With the NBA Worked Out

Donna Langley Elevated at NBCUniversal in C-Suite Shake Up Connected to Cable Spinoff

‘Inside the NBA’ Will Air on ESPN and ABC as Part of Settlement Between WBD and NBA, AP Sources Say

Warner Bros., CJ ENM Team for English, Korean Language Movie Library Remakes

U.K. Media Groups, Including Sky News, Guardian, Partner With “Ethical AI” firm ProRata.ai

Netflix Sued Over Alleged Backroom Deal With Meta to Stand Down on Streaming

Peter Chernin’s North Road, Andreessen Horowitz Backing New Gen AI-Focused Entertainment Studio

SAG-AFTRA Files Lawsuit Over Production Skirting Bargaining Agreement By Shooting Overseas

Crime & Law

Stings at Malls To Crack Down on Disability Parking Placard Abuse

The crackdown kicks off on Black Friday at Woodfield Mall. Scofflaws could face fines up to $600.

7 People Killed, 35 Shot Over Weekend in Chicago: Police

A 14-year-old boy was among the seven people killed across Chicago over the weekend, according to Chicago police.

Sep 6, 2026

Protesters Trace Route Rittenhouse Took in Kenosha

Demonstrators traced the route Rittenhouse took the night in August last year when he shot and killed two people and wounded a third during protests over police brutality. They carried signs that said “Reject Racist Vigilante Terror” and “THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS GUILTY!” A couple of protesters carried long guns.

Sep 6, 2026

Hundreds Protest Rittenhouse Acquittal Across US

Rittenhouse Tells Fox News ‘Not a Racist Person,’ Backs BLM

Violence at University of Chicago Prompts a Search for Solutions to Ensure Safety

Acquitted and in Demand, Rittenhouse Ponders What’s Next

Lightfoot’s Pick to Lead COPA Offers ‘Sincere, Heartfelt’ Apology After Report Recommends Suspension for Officer Slain Months Later

All 3 Men Charged in Arbery’s Death Convicted of Murder

Donations Pour in for Missouri Man Freed After 43 Years

Jury Finds Rittenhouse Not Guilty in Kenosha Shootings

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Police Seek Help Finding Missing Teens Last Seen Outside Amundsen High School

The Chicago Police Department has issued missing persons alerts for 15-year-olds Sujeily Zepeda and Izebella DeLeon, who were last seen Friday outside Amundsen High School, where both are students.

Sep 6, 2026

Man Charged with 5 Homicide Counts in Deadly Waukesha Crash

The Week in Review: Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Charges

'Mama, Are You OK?' In Waukesha, Minutes of Terror Recounted

The Role of Race in the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

In Kenosha and Beyond, Guns Become More Common on US Streets

Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting at Chicago Police Officers Sunday

Police: Parade-Crash Suspect Was In a Domestic Disturbance

Jussie Smollett Heads to Trial Years After Hoax Attack Allegations

Education

Koryo Dynasty Historic Sites In Kaesong, North Korea

　　North Korea is a single-party totalitarian country located in the Eastern parts of Asia. The official national language is Korean. The total population of the country is around 25 million and is made up of ethnically homogeneous groups with the exception of small Chinese and Japanese communities. In the early...

What Are Examples of Traditional Indian Clothing?

　　Traditional dresses of India vary from one part of the country to another based on geography, climate, ethnicity, and culture. In the era of westernization and globalization, India has managed to preserve its culture through the garments worn. Traditional Indian clothes are especially a staple in celebrations such as weddings...

Sep 6, 2026

Presidents Of Tanzania Since Independence

　　Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa. It was formed in April 1964 when Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form a united country. The country is a presidential constitution republic while its politics has been dominated by one party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi. The president of Tanzania, who is elected...

Sep 6, 2026

Prime Ministers Of Tanzania

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Communicable Diseases Triggering The Most Worldwide Deaths

The Culture Of Serbia

What is Urbex?

Eurovision Song Contest Hosts, Winners, And Runner-Ups

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Religious Beliefs In Burkina Faso

　　Burkina Faso is a country in the western part of Africa covering an area of 105,900 square kilometers with a general population of 17.3 million. Being a landlocked country, it is surrounded by six countries, Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, and Ghana. It was colonized by the French until...

Sep 6, 2026

The Lost Subway Stations of New York City

The Ghost Train of the Stockholm Metro

Kings Of Hashemite Jordan Since 1921

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Health

Poll: For Unvaccinated Latinos, Hesitancy Isn’t the Problem

Many Latinos are forgoing COVID-19 shots because of concerns about losing work hours, getting a bill, and for some, immigration worries. That’s according to a new poll that offers insights into how to raise vaccination rates among the nation’s largest ethnic minority.

States, Business Sort out What New CDC Mask Guidance Means

More than a dozen states quickly embraced new federal guidelines that say fully vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks indoors or out in most cases. But other states and cities and some major businesses hesitated amid doubts about whether the approach is safe or even workable.

Sep 6, 2026

US Births in 2020 Dropped to Lowest Level Since 1979

U.S. births dropped to their lowest level in more than 40 years in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How the pandemic is impacting family planning.

Sep 6, 2026

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Village of Riverdale

Permit for Southeast Side Metal Shredding Facility Paused After EPA Steps In

Medicare for 60-Year-Olds Not Guaranteed to Be a Better Deal

Northwestern Team Develops Wireless Monitors for Pregnant Moms

State, City to Follow CDC Rules on Masks, Drop Mandate for Fully Vaccinated Residents

Fauci Says Pandemic Exposed ‘Undeniable Effects of Racism’

CDC Director Defends Decision to Ditch Masks

Chicago’s Top Doctor Says If in Doubt, Keep Wearing That Mask

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Big Gaps in Vaccine Rates Across the US Worry Health Experts

A month after every adult in the U.S. became eligible for the vaccine, a distinct geographic pattern has emerged: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.

Sep 6, 2026

Pritzker Lifts Mask Mandate for Fully Vaccinated Illinois Residents; Lightfoot Says She Will Keep Wearing a Mask

West Virginia Trial Puts Spotlight on Sprawling Opioid Cases

CDC: Fully Vaccinated People Can Largely Ditch Masks Indoors

Some Not Ready to Give Up Masks Despite Relaxed Guidelines

EXPLAINER: How Worrying is the Variant First Seen in India?

As Pandemic Wanes, Event Organizers Plan for Return of Chicago Festivals, Art Shows

State Health Officials Set to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions, Enter ‘Bridge’ Phase

Child Care, Early Development Industries Hit by Pandemic

Politics

Illinois Supreme Court Skeptical Consolidation of 649 Municipal Police and Fire Pension Funds Hurt Retirees’ Voting Rights

The nearly three-dozen pensioners and 17 individual pension funds that sued have already lost twice in lower court. But their attorney was insistent the retired police and firefighters were wronged when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the law – passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Rosalynn Carter, Outspoken Former First Lady, Dies at 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96.

Sep 6, 2026

Ethics Board Dismisses Complaint Prompted by Lori Lightfoot’s Campaign Cash Pleas to City Employees

Michael Dorf, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attorney, said the board’s decision “avoided setting a dangerous precedent.”

Sep 6, 2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Announces Plan to Spend Additional $160M to Care for Migrants as Winter Looms

Chicago City Council Approves Johnson’s $16.6B Budget Amid Fractious Debate Over Costs to Care for Migrants

Candidate Filing Begins Monday, Signaling Official Start of 2024 Election Cycle

Japanese Ambassador Rahm Emanuel Takes Aim at China: ‘Their Economic Power Has Been Shrinking’

Chicago to Limit Migrants to 60 Days in City Shelters as Part of New Approach to Crisis: Johnson

Despite Northwestern’s Sweetened Deal for Ryan Field Renovation, Opposition Remains

UN Mourns Deaths of More Than 100 Aid Workers in Gaza, the Highest Number Killed in Any Conflict in Organization’s History

Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill Aimed at Modernizing Professional Licensing

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2024 Presidential General Election Debates Planned for September and October in 3 College Towns

Three debates for next year’s presidential general election are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9, with the lone vice presidential debate happening in between in Pennsylvania.

Sep 6, 2026

WTTW News Explains: Why is Chicago’s Pension Debt So High?

Nonprofits Making Progress in Tackling Homelessness Among Veterans, but Challenges Remain

Legislation Would Help Non-English Speakers Access Government Services in Illinois

‘Not the First Time I Have Ever Dealt With Antisemitism’: Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel After Michigan Home Vandalized with the Word ‘Nazis’

City Officials Set Mid-January Deadline for Some Migrants to Leave City Shelters; Rest Will Have to Leave by April

Israel and Hamas Agree on a Truce to Free Hostages in Swap, Raising Hopes of Halting War in Gaza

Spotlight Politics: City Budget Approval; Proposal Could Remove Chicago’s Sanctuary Status

As Backlash Against Chicago’s Sanctuary City Status Gains Steam, Supporters Warn of Consequences

Science & Nature

EPA Proposes Requirement to Remove Lead Pipes From US Water Systems Within 10 Years. Illinois Ranks First in the Nation

The EPA proposal said lines must be replaced within 10 years, regardless of the lead levels in tap or other drinking water samples.

Honk If You Love Monarchs. Illinois Finally Set to Issue License Plate to Benefit Endangered Insect

After a seven-year wait, the state of Illinois will finally begin issuing monarch butterfly specialty license plates, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday.

Sep 6, 2026

Have You Heard of ‘Leave the Leaves’? It Might Not Mean What You Think, So Don’t Toss That Rake Just Yet

The core principle of “leave the leaves” is to manage the leaves on site. It doesn’t mean to just leave them where they fell.

Sep 6, 2026

It’s Fire Season — On Purpose — In the Region’s Forest Preserves. Cook County Has a New Map of Prescribed Burn Sites

Graceland Cemetery Debuts Visitor-Friendly Entryway Designed to Breathe New Life Into This Historic Treasure

End Your Week on a Cute Note With a Look at Shedd Aquarium’s New Rescued Sea Otter Pup

Cicero Independiente’s Yearlong Project Reveals Air Quality in Cicero is ‘Much Worse’ Than in Surrounding Communities

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Juanita Irizarry, Who Took on George Lucas and Won, Is Stepping Down From Friends of the Parks

Do Snitches Net Fishes? Scientists Turn Invasive Carp into Traitors to Slow Their Great Lakes Push

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They’re Whooping It Up in Kane County Over Sighting of Endangered Whooping Cranes

Fewer than 100 whooping cranes migrate through the eastern U.S. A family of three paid a visit to a Kane County forest preserve Nov. 9-10 while winging their way to Florida.

Sep 6, 2026

AAA Predicts Highest Traffic in Years in Illinois This Thanksgiving. See IDOT’s List of Construction Closures

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USDA’s New Plant Hardiness Map Puts Chicago in Warmer Company With Kentucky. What Does This Mean for Area Gardens and Natural Areas?

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North American Birds Named After Bad People Will Get a New Name. So Will Birds Named After Good Guys. Chicago Birders Weigh in on Polarizing Decision

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Food & Drink

Spiced Cranberry and Orange Relish Recipe

　　This classic uncooked relish gets an aromatic edge from cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. 　　IngredientsMakes 8 to 12 servings (about 4 cups) 　　1 1/3 cups sugar 　　2/3 cup water 　　2 small navel oranges 　　2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (8 ounces; thawed if frozen) 　　1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 　　1/4 teaspoon ground...

Spanish-Style Oxtails Braised with Chorizo Recipe

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Sep 6, 2026

Fried Rice with Pork and Kale Recipe

　　Cold cooked rice (made at least 1 day ahead) is the secret to delicious fried rice, so don't cook a fresh pot for this recipe. 　　IngredientsServes 1 generously 　　2 tablespoons vegetable oil 　　2 garlic cloves, minced 　　1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 　　1 small onion, halved lengthwise and thinly...

Sep 6, 2026

San Francisco Crab "Meatball" Chowder Recipe

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Sep 6, 2026

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Ecology & Environment

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Sep 6, 2026

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Sep 6, 2026

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