Day: November 11, 2023

In the mid-aughts, few shows captured the zeitgeist quite like Dateline NBC’s “To Catch a Predator,” starring host Chris Hansen. The reality television series saw Hansen and his team pose as underage children in online forums to entice potential statutory rapists to come visit the “child” at home. Most episodes followed a similar structure, in which the adult would meet an actor posing as a young child, before Hansen and his camera crew would swoop in for the ultimate “gotcha” moment. The show only lasted from 2004 to 2007, due in no small part to its exploding popularity (thus making it much … Read More “Viral Video Shows Unbelievable Encounter with Alleged Child Predator: You Buying It?”

By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Streaming services will pay bonuses of roughly $40 million per year as part of the tentative labor agreement reached between the SAG-AFTRA actors union and major Hollywood studios, union leaders said on Friday after their board backed the deal. The proposed three-year contract, which the union said was valued at more than $1 billion over three years, was endorsed by 86% of SAG-AFTRA’s national board. Union members now must vote on whether to ratify the agreement with Netflix, Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and other members of th… Read More “Hollywood actors win streaming bonuses under new contract”

By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Streaming services will pay bonuses of roughly $40 million per year as part of the tentative labor agreement reached between the SAG-AFTRA actors union and major Hollywood studios, union leaders said on Friday after their board backed the deal. The proposed three-year contract, which the union said was valued at more than $1 billion over three years, was endorsed by 86% of SAG-AFTRA’s national board. Union members now must vote on whether to ratify the agreement with Netflix, Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and other members of th… Read More “Hollywood actors win streaming bonuses under new contract”

The prevailing narrative of the stock market in 2023 is that tech stocks – and specifically, artificial intelligence (AI) names – rallied massively during the first half, while dividend-paying stocks fell behind. However, the reality is that there’s a fair amount of overlap between these two groups, and as we head closer to 2024, it’s worth adding exposure to some of these names to help position your portfolio for solid returns in the face of lingering macroeconomic uncertainties. Here’s a look at two mega-cap tech names set to grow earnings next year, both of which are buy-rated by analysts -… Read More “2 Mega-Cap Tech Stocks for Dividend Investors”

After Hollywood actors approved a deal with the studios on Friday that would end their months-long strike, they are now finally able to get back to work. For Iyad Hajjaj, whose screen credits include Ms. Marvel, Will and Grace, and Black Monday, this means he’ll be able to send more money to his family sheltering in southern Gaza. “It’s not easy for me to stand by and just watch” It is an unusual burden for a Hollywood actor to bear on top of other daily struggles, but one Hajjaj knew he would be taking on when he left Gaza as a young aspiring actor. “It’s not easy for me to stand by and just … Read More “A Gazan actor who helped win the Hollywood strike”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at using the FBI and the Department of Justice (DoJ) against political competitors if he is re-elected in 2024. What Happened: Trump, during an interview with Spanish-language television network Univision, was asked by the host, “You say they’ve weaponized the justice department, they weaponized the FBI. Would you do the same if you’re re-elected?,” The Guardian reported. “They’ve already done it, but if they want to follow through on this, yeah, it could certainly happen in reverse,” Trump replied. “They’ve released the genie out of the box,” he added… Read More “Donald Trump Says He Plans To Use FBI Against Political Rivals If Re-Elected In 2024: ‘They’ve Released The Genie Out Of The Box’”

With the successful launch and landing of Artemis I in 2022, NASA set the stage for a new era of space exploration. Together, NASA and its partners will lead humanity to the Moon and prepare for the next giant leap: human exploration of Mars. To address the multitude of challenges that come with planning for this new era, NASA is calling on individuals and teams from the public to develop new and innovative approaches. Some of the topics addressed through NASA-sponsored contests, challenges, and competitions include waste management and sustainability in space, astronaut health and wellness, a… Read More “Collaborating with Public Innovators to Accelerate Space Exploration”