Aug 02 Hollywood writers and studios will meet to discuss jumpstarting negotiations amid strike By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The Writers Guild of America sent an email to members saying that the head of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers had requested a meeting on Friday to discuss the resumption of contract talks. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Democrats warn that asylum-seekers in custody aren't getting legal counsel In our news wrap Tuesday, dozens of congressional Democrats are petitioning to end expedited screening of asylum-seekers in Border Patrol custody because they are not getting access to legal counsel as promised. Also, France, Italy and Spain moved to begin… Continue watching
Aug 01 Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and endorses Commissioner Jay Monahan By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press In a statement, Woods said the players will do their best to assure any changes in tour operations are in the best interests of everyone. Continue reading
Jul 31 Angus Cloud, breakout star of 'Euphoria,' is dead at 25 By Associated Press In a statement, Cloud's family said he had "intensely struggled" with the recent loss of his father. Cloud hadn't acted before he was cast in "Euphoria." The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 5:07 News Wrap: Massive wildfire burns in California's Mojave National Preserve In our news wrap Monday, crews in California continue to battle wildfires as high temperatures begin to ease elsewhere in the country, Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos de Oliveira appeared in court, Hunter Biden's former business partner Devon Archer testified before… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 6:59 How Jason Aldean's controversial hit song became a cultural flashpoint By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas One of the most popular country music hits of the summer is Jason Aldean's "Try That In A Small Town." But the song has ignited controversy and faced backlash from fans who say the lyrics encourage racism and violence. The… Continue watching
Jul 31 Paul Reubens, actor who brought Pee-wee Herman to life, dies from cancer at 70 By Associated Press Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died. Continue reading
Jul 30 Analysis: Once decried as sacrilegious, Sinéad O'Connor's music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking By Brenna Moore, The Conversation Throughout her life, O’Connor defied religious labels, exploring multiple faiths. The exquisite freedom in her music cannot be disentangled from that something transcendent that she was always after, writes professor of theology Brenna Moore. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 9:31 Journalist's memoir portrays Maria Schneider's life beyond 'Last Tango in Paris' By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz At 19, French actor Maria Schneider was launched into the spotlight for her role in the erotic drama “Last Tango in Paris.” The notorious film made her famous, but haunted the rest of her life. But she was more than… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 5:28 A Brief But Spectacular take on the future from high school graduates By Steve Goldbloom and Katie Hodgman, Second Peninsula LLC For recent graduates, every year of their high school career was touched by the pandemic. In spite of the challenges, they never lost their perseverance and creativity. Graduating seniors at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California share their Brief… Continue watching