Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer — known as the Duffer Brothers — are developing a new stage play based off their hit Netflix series. The play is one of several projects the Duffers confirmed they’re working on with their new company, Upside Down Pictures, which is part of their new deal with Netflix. …
Monthly Archives: July 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
On Thursday, WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in Russia to drug possession and smuggling charges, telling a Moscow court she brought marijuana into the country by accident. Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February after Russian officials claimed she had cannabis oil in her luggage. Griner said in court: “I would like …
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WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
On Thursday, WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in Russia to drug possession and smuggling charges, telling a Moscow court she brought marijuana into the country by accident. Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February after Russian officials claimed she had cannabis oil in her luggage. Griner said in court: “I would like …
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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years on federal charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years in prison Thursday, nearly seven months after he pleaded guilty to federal charges that he violated George Floyd’s civil rights when he knelt on Floyd’s neck for 9½ minutes as he was detaining him in May 2020. Federal prosecutors had asked U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson to sentence …
President Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, John McCain and 14 others
On Thursday, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients, calling them an “extraordinary group of Americans.” The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the country’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace or other significant …
President Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, John McCain and 14 others
On Thursday, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients, calling them an “extraordinary group of Americans.” The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the country’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace or other significant …
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon before semifinal match due to abdominal injury
Rafael Nadal of Spain announced on Thursday that he was forced to withdraw from his Wimbledon 2022 men’s semifinal match against Australian Nick Kyrgios due to an abdominal tear. Nadal was to play against Kyrgios in the semifinal on Friday at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Due to Nadal’s withdrawal, Kyrgios automatically …
Take a look at Margot Robbie and Christian Bale in the trailer for the film ‘Amsterdam’
20th Century Studios is sharing a trailer for the mystery comedy film ‘Amsterdam,’ featuring Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington and directed by David O. Russell. The film takes place in the 1930s and ‘follows three friends (Bale, Robbie, Washington) who become swept up in a murder and a larger secret plot.‘ Also starring …
Actor James Caan, known for his films “The Godfather”, “Elf”, dies at age 82
The family of actor James Caan announced Thursday on social media that the actor died Wednesday night. Caan was 82. The family tweeted on Caan’s official Twitter account: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love …
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Former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to testify before Jan. 6 committee
Former President Donald Trump’s White House counsel, Pat Cipollone, will testify before the Jan. 6 committee during a closed-door session on Friday. Cipollone will give testimony before the panel investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, sitting for a videotaped, transcribed interview. The committee subpoenaed Cipollone last week; they have been …
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