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Republicans express fears Donald Trump will lose presidential election

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Republicans express fears Donald Trump will lose presidential election Ted Cruz says he’s afraid of ‘bloodbath of Watergate proportions’ as John Cornyn slams Trump for ‘creating confusion’ over CovidTed Cruz fears an election “bloodbath”. His fellow top Republican senator Thom Tillis is talking in terms of a Joe Biden presidency. And even Mitch McConnell, the fiercely loyal Senate majority leader, won’t go near the White House over Donald Trump’s handling of coronavirus protocols.Individually, they could arguably be seen as off-the-cuff comments from Trump’s allies attempting to rally support for the US president just days ahead of a general election that opinion polls increasingly show him losing. Continue reading... Go to Source

F1: Lewis Hamilton looks to equal Schumacher record at Eifel GP – live!

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F1: Lewis Hamilton looks to equal Schumacher record at Eifel GP – live! Lap-by-lap coverage from the Nürburgring (1.10pm BST)What sets Hamilton apart from Schumacher is personal development Email John here or tweet @John_Ashdown 12.46pm BST Lewis Hamilton has called in a problem with his steering wheel over the radio – a comfort problem rather than a safety problem. Sounds like it was an issue yesterday and the team were not given permission to fix ir overnight. 12.35pm BST The cars are just beginning to emerge from the pit lane. As the grid begins to take shape, here’s Giles again, on Hamilton, Schumacher and the relentless pursuit of victory. Related: What sets Lewis Hamilton apart from Schumacher is personal development Continue reading... Go to Source

Former Islington mayor quits Labour party over racism

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Former Islington mayor quits Labour party over racism Somalia-born Rakhia Ismail resigns saying she was marginalised in a ‘system that allows white men to have what they want’The UK’s first hijab-wearing mayor has resigned from the Labour party citing racism and a “system that allows white men to have what they want, when they want”.Somalia-born Rakhia Ismail said she had stepped down because she felt she was marginalised as a woman of colour and was not taken seriously by some male colleagues. Continue reading... Go to Source

‘SNL’ Tackles Racism & Police Brutality, Kate McKinnon Breaks Character, ‘Weekend Update’ Savages “President & Active Bio Weapon” Trump

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‘SNL’ Tackles Racism & Police Brutality, Kate McKinnon Breaks Character, ‘Weekend Update’ Savages “President & Active Bio Weapon” Trump Comedian Bill Burr set the tone of the Saturday Night Live he hosted with his polarizing monologue, which took aim at the coronavirus pandemic, cancel culture and gay pride month with jokes that divided Twitter. The controversial quips were in line with the envelope-pushing standup comedy Burr is known for, and the theme carried over […] Go to Source

‘Saturday Night Live’ Pays Tribute To Eddie Van Halen

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‘Saturday Night Live’ Pays Tribute To Eddie Van Halen Saturday Night Live closed off its second episode of the season with a short and sweet tribute to late rock legend Eddie Van Halen. Right before the show concluded with its curtain call, Saturday Night Live flashed a short snippet of Van Halen shredding his guitar. The clip was of Van Halen performing back with […] Go to Source

‘SNL’: Pete Davidson Talks J.K. Rowling’s “Very Disappointing” Transphobic Comments

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‘SNL’: Pete Davidson Talks J.K. Rowling’s “Very Disappointing” Transphobic Comments During Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment, Pete Davidson gave his two cents on J.K. Rowling’s transphobic comments. When Colin Jost asked what The King of Staten Island star thought of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts author’s comments, Davidson said her comments were “very disappointing” and that he wishes for simpler times. “I long […] Go to Source

‘SNL’ Host Bill Burr Raises Eyebrows With Monologue Tackling COVID, Cancel Culture, Woke Movement & Gay Pride

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‘SNL’ Host Bill Burr Raises Eyebrows With Monologue Tackling COVID, Cancel Culture, Woke Movement & Gay Pride Bill Burr kicked off his Saturday Night Live debut displaying his non-politically correct stand-up style and raising eyebrows. He began by respecting anti-maskers’ decision not to coverup during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I don’t care it’s your decision, there’s too many people,” he said. “If you’re that dumb and you wanna kill your own family members […] Go to Source

‘SNL’ Explains That Fly At VP Debate On Mike Pence’s Head; It Was Jim Carrey’s Joe Biden Saving America

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‘SNL’ Explains That Fly At VP Debate On Mike Pence’s Head; It Was Jim Carrey’s Joe Biden Saving America The mystery of the fly that landed on Mike Pence’s head at the vice-presidential debate with Senator Kamala Harris was revealed tonight on Saturday Night Live – and it was  a high-tech bedeviled Joe Biden. Maya Rudolph told the New Yorker Festival earlier this week that while she was anxious about how to translate the […] Go to Source

Coronavirus live news: Donald Trump ‘no longer transmission risk’; Victoria to ease lockdown

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Coronavirus live news: Donald Trump 'no longer transmission risk'; Victoria to ease lockdown Doctor says president not replicating virus, but no word on whether he has tested negative; Europe records 100,000 daily cases for first time; India cases pass 7m. Follow latest updatesTrump returns to public events with ‘law and order’ speech at White HouseMake masks compulsory in UK workplaces, say doctorsSpain declares emergency in Madrid as Berlin emerges as hotspotUK workers to get two-thirds of wages if firms told to shutSee all our coronavirus coverage 6.47am BST Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has confirmed the country will move “very cautiously” to reopen quarantine-free travel with a “handful” of countries, raising the prospect Europe and the United States will be excluded unt...

Man shot dead in Denver during rival left and rightwing protests

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Man shot dead in Denver during rival left and rightwing protests A television station security guard has been arrested after the incident outside the city’s art museum A man has been shot dead during rival protests by leftwing and rightwing groups in the US city of Denver.Police arrested a suspect who NBC News affiliate, KUSA-TV, said was working as a security guard to protect the station’s crew, according to its website. Continue reading... Go to Source

NFL Network Suspends Ian Rapoport After Analyst Goes Against Social Media Guidelines

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NFL Network Suspends Ian Rapoport After Analyst Goes Against Social Media Guidelines NFL Network has put analyst and insider Ian Rapoport on a two week suspension after he shared a social media post that did not comply with the company’s guidelines. “Recently, I posted something on social channels without clearance from NFL Network, which went against its guidelines. As a result, I will be off-air until October […] Go to Source

Los Angeles County Coronavirus Update: Public Health Confirms 28 New Deaths, 1,285 Positive Cases

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Los Angeles County Coronavirus Update: Public Health Confirms 28 New Deaths, 1,285 Positive Cases Los Angeles County Public Health reported 28 new deaths and an additional 1,285 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. L.A. county is also seeing 701 current hospitalizations. The latest update from Los Angeles County officials come as the United States goes into its third consecutive day of over 50,000 new COVID-19 cases daily. Saturday’s numbers continue […] Go to Source

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat Joins Twitter To Troll Donald Trump About Coronavirus

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Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat Joins Twitter To Troll Donald Trump About Coronavirus Ahead of his return to the screen nearly 14 years, Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat has joined Twitter, taking hits and trolling everyone in his path, primarily President Donald Trump. Since joining the social media platform on Friday, Cohen’s comedic alter-ego has used it to criticize the sitting president about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. […] Go to Source

White House Physician Says Donald Trump No Longer At Risk Of Transmitting COVID-19

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White House Physician Says Donald Trump No Longer At Risk Of Transmitting COVID-19 Donald Trump’s physician said in a memo released on Saturday that the president no longer is at risk of transmitting the coronavirus. Dr. Sean Conley wrote that “this evening I am happy to report that in addition to the President meeting CDC criteria for safe discontinuation of isolation, this morning’s COVID PCR sample demonstrates, by […] Go to Source

‘The 355’: Jessica Chastain Explains Title, Hopes Industry Accepts “That Women Are Awesome, Tough, Bada**” – New York Comic Con

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‘The 355’: Jessica Chastain Explains Title, Hopes Industry Accepts “That Women Are Awesome, Tough, Bada**” – New York Comic Con Jessica Chastain revealed that The 355 came out of seeing little to no action films featuring women ensembles. After learning about the women involved in international espionage while working on Zero Dark Thirty, the producer and star said she knew a story about women spies was worth telling. During the New York Comic Con Saturday […] Go to Source

‘Monster Hunter’ Sneak Peek: Director Paul W.S. Anderson On Potential Franchise Vehicle – New York Comic Con

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‘Monster Hunter’ Sneak Peek: Director Paul W.S. Anderson On Potential Franchise Vehicle – New York Comic Con Those who tuned in for today’s discussion with Monster Hunter helmer Paul W.S. Anderson at New York Comic Con’s virtual edition were treated to a new sneak peek to the upcoming adaptation to the popular Capcom video game. Check out the teaser at the 42:09 mark. “This really is a long term passion project of […] Go to Source

‘Evil’ Releases Homemade Season 2 Trailer Ahead Of Production Start

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‘Evil’ Releases Homemade Season 2 Trailer Ahead Of Production Start Evil is not slated to begin filming its second season until next month, but during the show’s virtual New York Comic Con panel, the series creators and main cast members unveiled a homemade trailer. Written by Evil creators/executive producers Michelle and Robert King, it is performed by stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Michael Emerson, Aasif […] Go to Source

‘GLOW’ Cast Reunites After Cancellation In Support Of Voter Registration, Talks Prospects Of Follow-Up Movie

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‘GLOW’ Cast Reunites After Cancellation In Support Of Voter Registration, Talks Prospects Of Follow-Up Movie The cast of GLOW come together for the first time since the Netflix show’s cancellation on Saturday. Alison Brie, Marc Maron, Betty Gilpin and other cast members assembled to encourage voter registration in partnership with voting initiatives HeadCount and #GoodTovote. During the YouTube livestream event the GLOW stars came together with Jessica Radloff for an […] Go to Source

PM ‘betraying his red wall voters’ over lockdown cash

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PM ‘betraying his red wall voters’ over lockdown cash Northern mayors threaten legal action over what Andy Burnham describes as ‘an active choice to level down’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMayors of some of the UK’s biggest city regions were threatening legal action against the government last night as they went into open revolt against “grossly unfair” financial support for workers in northern England facing new local lockdowns.As No 10 desperately tried to win over council leaders before announcing new lockdown rules for the north-west and north-east on Monday, Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester and former health secretary, said Boris Johnson was leaving himself open to court action on grounds of discrimination, particularly against people in ...

Lawyers claim knife attack at law firm was inspired by Priti Patel’s rhetoric

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Lawyers claim knife attack at law firm was inspired by Priti Patel's rhetoric Exclusive London firm blames recent violent assault on home secretary’s remarks that ‘activist lawyers’ were frustrating the removal of migrantsBritain’s top lawyers have written to Priti Patel to express their concern after a knifeman threatened to kill an immigration solicitor last month in an attack colleagues say was directly motivated by comments made by the home secretary.On 7 September a man with a large knife entered a London law firm and launched a “violent, racist attack” that injured a staff member before the assailant was overwhelmed. Continue reading... Go to Source

Trump returns to public events with ‘law and order’ speech at White House

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Trump returns to public events with 'law and order' speech at White House President maskless during speech from balcony as questions linger about his health after contracting coronavirusTrump hosts White House event – live updatesDefiant in the face of slipping opinion polls, and determined to justify his implausible claim of a swift and full recovery from his encounter with Covid-19, Donald Trump returned to public events on Saturday with a brief “law and order” speech from a White House balcony.In a closely-watched first public appearance at a live event just six days after he left Walter Reed medical center following a three-night stay, the president delivered an 18-minute scripted address to a crowd on the South Lawn. It had been billed as “2,000 invited guests” but in reality a gat...

Labour calls for investigation over funding for Robert Jenrick’s constituency

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Labour calls for investigation over funding for Robert Jenrick's constituency Communities secretary is accused of channelling Towns Fund investment to NewarkLabour has demanded a Cabinet Office investigation into the housing, communities and local government secretary, Robert Jenrick, over how government funding was allocated to his Newark constituency.The shadow communities secretary, Steve Reed, has written to the head of the civil service requesting the investigation into Jenrick and his involvement in the multibillion-pound Towns Fund. Continue reading... Go to Source

‘Poisoning the Pacific’: New book details US military contamination of islands and ocean

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'Poisoning the Pacific': New book details US military contamination of islands and ocean More than 12,000 pages of US government documents show military operations contaminating the Pacific with radioactive waste, nerve agents, and chemical weapons like Agent OrangeIn 1968, Leroy Foster was a master sergeant in the US Air Force, assigned to the Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, a United States island territory in the Pacific. The day after he arrived on the island, he recalled being ordered to mix “diesel fuel with Agent Orange”, then spraying “it by truck all over the base to kill the jungle overgrowth”.Soon after, Foster suffered serious skin complaints and eventually fell sick with Parkinson’s and ischemic heart disease. Later, his daughter had cancer as a teenager, and his grandchild...

Anna Sorokin, Faux Heiress And Subject Of Netflix Series And HBO Project, Wins Parole Date

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Anna Sorokin, Faux Heiress And Subject Of Netflix Series And HBO Project, Wins Parole Date Anna Sorokin, the fake heiress who swindled the high society elite of Manhattan, has been granted parole. The rights to her story were acquired by Netflix, with Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes attached. Lena Dunham is also working on a Sorokin project for HBO. Sorokin, now 29, could be released as soon as […] Go to Source

Ewan McGregor Says Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Will Start Shooting In March

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Ewan McGregor Says Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Will Start Shooting In March Ewan McGregor confirmed on Friday’s The Graham Norton Show that his Disney+ series about Obi-Wan Kenobi will start shooting in March 2021 after being delayed by the pandemic. “It’s the Obi-Wan Kenobi story, I suppose,” McGregor told Norton. “It’s not all (about) me. But it certainly will be a lot of me, which is good! […] Go to Source

“Burn The Wardrobe”: ‘Smallville’ Cast Reminisce About Days On Set – New York Comic Con

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“Burn The Wardrobe”: ‘Smallville’ Cast Reminisce About Days On Set – New York Comic Con The Smallville cast reflected on their time on set during their virtual New York Comic Con panel Saturday morning. Their reunion marks almost a decade since the show’s end on The CW. The panel was moderated by Garrett Wang (Star Trek: Voyager) and joined by lead Tom Welling (Clark Kent), Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor), Sam Witwer (Davis […] Go to Source

‘Days Of Our Lives’ Star Kristian Alfonso Shares Her Final Show Scenes Via Instagram

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‘Days Of Our Lives’ Star Kristian Alfonso Shares Her Final Show Scenes Via Instagram Days of Our Lives star Kristian Alfonso, one of the daytime drama’s most recognizable and longest-tenured stars, posted shots today of her last scenes on the show via Instagram. She added the hashtag #thankful as part of her shoutouts to various supporters. Alfonso announced earlier she is leaving the NBC series, which she first joined in 1983. […] Go to Source
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