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‘La La Land’ kid who saved Sydney performance stars in the LA show at Greek Theatre
Here’s to the ones who dream. The anthemic thesis of “La La Land”— the Ryan Gosling/Emma Stone movie musical celebrating its 10th anniversary — became a moment of musical reality in May when a 21-year-old student in Sydney, Australia, was plucked from the crowd at a live concert of the film during intermission. Sterling Nasa…
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‘Big problems’ in confirmation deal Blanche brokered with GOP flagged by experts
The deal Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears to have brokered with some Senate GOP holdouts in his confirmation battle may contain a few surprises. On Monday, reports indicated that Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis(R-NC) were willing to end their holdout and vote to confirm Blanche for the attorney general role after Blanche…
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Ariana Grande’s mom praises ‘magnificent’ singer as she announces break from spotlight
Ariana Grande’s mom, Joan Grande, showed support for her daughter in the wake of the singer announcing a step back from the spotlight. When the Grammy winner posted a series of behind-the-scenes snaps from filming her “Petal” music video via Instagram on Monday, Joan gushed over the images. “You are magnificent… and this video is…
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Trump says new talks are the ‘last chance’ for Iran to forge a deal and avoid U.S. strikes
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that newly planned talks with Tehran are the “last chance” for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes on the country. Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address…
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‘Spies are listening’: Trump’s-Mar-a-Lago phone calls trigger espionage fears
Donald Trump’s penchant for blithely taking calls from reporters to chat, combined with the substandard security measures at his Mar-a-Lago resort, should have intelligence officials on edge. In a column for iNews, espionage expert Calder Walton, author of “SPIES: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West,” wrote that Trump may be the most listened-to…
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Massive Attack banned from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag onstage
The U.K. electronic band Massive Attack has been banned from Singapore because of its pro-Palestinian activism onstage, the group said. The group unfurled a Palestinian flag during a performance at the Star Theatre in Singapore on July 29. The band said police detained them after the show, and that an investigation led to the band…
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Washington could enact most extreme girls’ sports law in the nation
Washington State ballot measure IL26-638 would require girls from kindergarten through high school to undergo sex-verification testing before participating in sports. Testing includes genetic screening, testosterone testing, or examination of reproductive anatomy, The Cut reported. The measure would bar transgender athletes from girls’ teams and, if passed, would be the nation’s most extreme of its…
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Cliffside mansion sparks fury as Santa Barbara neighbors fight project
A controversial new cliffside mansion has sparked an all-out war between Santa Barbarahomeowners and city officials over fears of “McMansionization” along the city’s fragile bluffs. The Santa Barbara City Councilvoted 4-2 this week to reject an appeal challenging plans for a two-story home and associated structures in the city’s Mesa neighborhood. A controversial new cliffside…
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Ultrarunner Sophie Woods crosses arduous Alps route even faster than first reported: 28 days
The achievement is breathtaking. Recognition is growing. The fastest known time is hers. Ultrarunner Sophie Woods will have more to say after a few well-deserved full night’s sleep. For now, consider her unvarnished secret to traversing a mountainous 1,242-mile trail network through Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France and Monaco in 28 days, 17…
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Expert offers prediction ahead of Supreme Court ruling
Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance warned Sunday that the Supreme Court may rule this week on President Donald Trump’s appeal seeking to block a lower court order preventing new postal rules from restricting mail-in ballots. The Trump administration’s rules would prohibit the Postal Service from creating a national voter database and limit mail-in ballots to…