The first trailer for Ridley Scott’s period drama “The Last Duel” has been released, featuring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck. The Last Duel is based on the book by Eric Jager, and has Affleck portraying King Charles VI and Damon as knight Jean de Carrouges, who must settle a dispute with …
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein pleads not-guilty to 11 counts in Los Angeles Court
Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts. The 69-year-old was brought into court in a wheelchair by sheriff’s deputies, wearing a brown jail jumpsuit and face mask. Attorney Mark Werksman entered the plea one day after Weinstein was extradited to …
Contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 making up 83% of new coronavirus cases
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director, said on Tuesday that the more contagious delta variant of COVID-19 now makes up 83% of sequenced samples in the United States. Walensky said in a Senate committee hearing: “This is a dramatic increase, up from 50% for the week of July 3.” Health …
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Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin crew soar successfully into space, landing safely
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and three crewmates soared into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket from Texas, landing safely in the desert about 10 minutes later. The New Shepard suborbital rocket lifted off about 9:12 a.m. EDT from the company’s Corn Ranch launch site 160 miles east of El Paso. Bezos’ brother, Mark Bezos, rode …
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Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 in Game 6 to win their first NBA title in 50 years
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points, helping the Milwaukee Bucks end a 50-year title drought by defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to win Game 6 of the NBA Finals. It is Milwaukee’s first league title since 1971. Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee’s 6-foot-11 power forward, was the league’s back-to-back MVP following the 2019 and 2020 seasons, and led the …
L.A. Rams RB Cam Akers to miss season after he tears Achilles
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will miss the entire 2021 season after tearing his Achilles during an off-season workout this week. The Rams confirmed that Akers will miss the entire season due to the injury, which was discovered after thorough medical tests and evaluations. The 22-year-old Akers joined the Rams in the second …
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Netflix drops teaser for new thriller series ‘Clickbait’ featuring Adrian Grenier
Netflix shared a teaser trailer for the new thriller series ‘Clickbait,’ featuring Adrian Grenier as Nick Brewer, described as ‘a loving husband, father and brother.’ In the preview, Nick’s seemingly perfect life is called into question after he is captured and held hostage. He appears in a video while holding signs that read, “I abuse …
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Watch the trailer for Johnny Knoxville’s ‘Jackass Forever’
The trailer for the upcoming movie ‘Jackass Forever’ was released, set to open in theaters on October 22. The original crew, consisting of Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Danger Ehren, Preston Lacy – as well as newcomers Jasper, Rachel Wolfson, Sean “Poopies” McInerney, Zach Holmes, and Eric Manaka – are back …
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Canada announced plans to reopen border to fully-vaccinated American travelers
Canadian health officials announced on Monday that American citizens who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed entry into Canada for non-essential travel, beginning next month. The Public Health Agency of Canada said in an official update that beginning Aug. 9, Americans who have completed regimens of approved vaccines can enter the country for …
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Ben & Jerry’s to stop sales of ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories
Ben & Jerry’s, which is owned by Unilever, will no longer sell ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories, saying it’s inconsistent with the values of the socially conscious brand. The ice cream company has been doing business in Israel since 1987. The Vermont-based company has aligned itself with liberal causes, including diverting some funds destined …
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