With the deadline for applying for the state’s Safe Schools for All reopening grant a week away, Los Angeles Unified School District leaders are pressing state and county health officials for a clearer definition as to what constitutes a safe learning environment, saying the lack of consistent guidance is why the district and local teachers
Disney has said it is updating its Jungle Cruise ride at theme parks in the US following allegations of racism. The “scenic and comedic boat tour”, which takes passengers on a trip taking in “exotic rivers across Asia, Africa and South America”, has been accused of including offensive depictions of indigenous people. White characters featured
It is “far too early” for Britons to be thinking about booking a summer holiday, a minister has told Sky News. Asked if people should hold off on booking a trip, vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi replied: “Absolutely.” Live coronavirus updates from the UK and around the world Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible
An evolving phishing campaign observed at least since May 2020 has been found to target high-ranking company executives across manufacturing, real estate, finance, government, and technological sectors with the goal of obtaining sensitive information. The campaign hinges on a social engineering trick that involves sending emails to potential victims containing fake Office 365 password expiration
FAU-G, aka Fearless and United Guards, has finally launched and is now available to download on Google Play. Developed by nCore Games, the action mobile game comes as a home-grown alternative to PUBG Mobile, that was banned along with other Chinese apps by the government in September last year. FAU-G was initially planned to launch
The UK’s unemployment rate has hit 5% for the first time in over four years, according to official figures which suggest over 200,000 people lost their jobs in the three months to November. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also said 828,000 fewer people were on company payrolls through December compared to the pre-COVID-19 crisis
Two CBS local television executives are on administrative leave starting Monday night after a report by the Los Angeles Times alleges the bosses of inappropriate conduct towards women and people of color. A statement from CBS confirmed that President of the CBS Television Stations Peter Dunn and Senior Vice President, News David Friend have been
First things first… Yellowstone is a badass show and Kevin Costner (AKA John Dutton) has GREAT taste in music as he recently shared a knockout country playlist loaded with incredible artists. (By the way, Costner also has an insane ranch in Colorado you can rent) Shockingly, some folks still don’t know Costner has his own
Hardy‘s ”Give Heaven Some Hell” serves as a stirring tribute from the musician to anyone who’s lost a loved one. “Give Heaven Some Hell” is the latest single culled from the singer-songwriter’s debut album, A Rock, which dropped in September via Big Loud Records. The song follows ”One Beer,” a No. 1 single — Hardy’s first as an
The CW has released photos from “Salvatore: The Musical!”, the upcoming third episode of the third season of Legacies. The episode, which was originally intended to be part of the show’s second season which unfortunately ended early due to the then-emerging coronavirus pandemic, is set to air on February 4th and will see the kids
The rich and powerful are skipping to the front of the line to get the COVID-19 vaccine … and Hollywood’s elite are going to great lengths to get the shots. Tinseltown’s titans are using every trick in the book to get vaccinated … private and boutique physicians, concierge health services, private flights to Florida for
How will MechaGodzilla fit into the events of Godzilla vs. Kong? Although it has yet to be confirmed for the new film itself, all signs point to the famous robotic kaiju making an appearance in the film as teased through the very first trailer. Not only did there seem to be a robotic head of
Bernie Sanders’ campaign has turned the viral photo of him bundled up at Joe Biden’s inauguration into a new sweatshirt, with all proceeds going to charity. The “Chairman Sanders Crewneck” — named to honor Sanders’ assumption of the powerful Senate Budget Committee chair now that Democrats control the chamber — is on sale now for
A fearless feline in Highland Park scares off a trio of unwanted visitors.
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the winners of the 2021 Youth Media Awards, including the Newbery Medal, Caldecott Medal, Printz Award, and Coretta Scott King Awards, via a virtual broadcast this morning. Here is a full listing of the winners and honorees. The most mentioned authors on the list are Christina Soontornvat, who is
Hulu has released a commentary cut of its 2020 sci-fi rom-com Palm Springs to its streaming platform. The new version features commentary from the film’s two leads, Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti, as well as from director Max Barbakow and screenwriter Andy Siara. In a statement to Variety, representatives from Hulu described the commentary cut as “the
Two elite astronauts wake up in the abyss of space; they return to their stranded ship and discover the surprising reason behind their mission’s catastrophic failure. “Hyperlight” by Nguyen-Anh Nguyen Subscribe to the DUST Newsletter: https://bit.ly/signal_newsletter #DUST #scifi #shortfilm About DUST: DUST presents thought-provoking science fiction content, exploring the future of humanity through the lens
Like you, we can’t get enough of Lady Alcina Dimitrescu: the extremely tall vampire lady who will apparently serve as one of Resident Evil Village‘s primary antagonists. While there’s no shortage of unanswered questions surrounding Lady Dimitrescu, one of the most fascinating aspects of the character is one of the few things we actually do
No official cause of death was given but his Facebook page made reference to a bout with depression. Adrianna Weingold reports.
California communities reported 16,711 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of people who have been infected to date to 3,160,458, according to California public heath websites’ end-of-day totals as of Jan. 24. There were also 243 new deaths reported in California, bringing the total number of people who have died in the state