#associated press 2023

[fuckyeahgoodomens]

Question: And in the meantime, you were still working together. You were doing Staged. So do you guys just love to work together?

David: That's all we are going to do now.

Michael: Yeah.

David: It's contractual. Yeah.

Michael: Yeah. Neil Gaiman made us sign a contract in blood.

David: And that's it forever now.

Michael: Yeah.

#good omens #gointerviewedit #michael sheen #david tennant #david and michael #dm #associated press #interview #michael interview #david interview #david and michael interview #neil gaiman #associated press 2023 #s2 interview #thank you neil? :D

[hbcsource]

Helena Bonham Carter remembers late, great fashion designer Vivienne Westwood

#helena bonham carter #vivienne westwood #russell t davies #interviews #2023 #interviews: 2023 #associated press 2023

[d-criss-news]

Alzheimer’s Imagine Benefit Exceeds Expectations

The Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, held its annual gala on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, with cocktails beginning at 6 p.m. at the Jazz at Lincoln Center. Formed in 1980 by Jerome Stone, the Alzheimer’s Association has raised over $80 million to date.

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The 250-person sold-out evening, attended by 250 people and costing $1,500 per ticket, was one of the most enjoyable of the year, featuring delectable food, a plethora of entertainment, and a meaningful program. Emcee Laurie Hernandez, a two-time Olympic medalist, and Alzheimer’s Association Celebrity Champion, introduced Ballet Hispanico, singers R.Q, Tek, Darren Criss, and Colton Ryan, and musicians Evan Drachman and Wan-Chi Su, who all made the evening a smash success.

Darren Criss and Coltan Ryan at the Alzheimer's Association Imagine Benefit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on October 25, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Lieba Nesis)

#darren criss #look online #colton ryan #alzheimer's association imagine benefit #press #oct 2023

[dontmeantobepoliticalbut]

Republicans are decrying the plea deal reached between Hunter Biden and the Department of Justice (DOJ) as a "sweetheart deal" and proof of a double standard in federal prosecutors' treatment of former President Donald Trump—but Trump himself appointed the United States attorney who signed off on the agreement.

The DOJ on Tuesday charged Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, with failure to pay federal income tax and illegally possessing a weapon. His legal team reached a deal with federal prosecutors that allows him to plead guilty to misdemeanor tax offenses, and he is expected to reach a deal with prosecutors on the felony charge of illegally possessing a firearm as a drug user, the Associated Press reported Tuesday morning.

The deal has sparked criticism from many Republicans, who view the agreement as a slap on the wrist for Hunter Biden while the DOJ has thrown more severe charges at Trump, who pleaded not guilty to 37 charges in the case surrounding whether he improperly stored classified documents, including at least one related to the U.S. military, at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Republicans have claimed the Justice Department has been weaponized against Trump under the Biden administration.

"People are going wild over the Hunter Biden Scam with the DOJ!" Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

However, U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who offered the agreement to Hunter Biden, was appointed to that position by Trump.

Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, launched the Hunter Biden probe in 2018 after being appointed to the role by Trump in 2017. The U.S. Senate confirmed his appointment by voice vote in February 2018.

Newly-elected Presidents typically request their predecessors' U.S. attorneys step down when they come into office, but Biden has refrained from removing Weiss over the Hunter Biden investigation, as doing so would likely draw criticism and allegations of trying to interfere in the investigation.

Former U.S. Attorney Gene Rossi told Newsweek in a phone interview that while parts of the deal may be generous to the younger Biden, the fact that a Republican-appointed attorney made the call likely indicates that "politics did not sway the deal either way."

"The decision by Republican U.S. attorney seems to in fact throw cold water on their major argument that this was a sweetheart deal and that they did it to help President Biden's reelection chances," he said.

Still, Rossi said he has never seen a defendant receive only a misdemeanor charge for failing to report taxes worth $3 million but would need to see if Hunter Biden took "any specific acts that he took to either hide, conceal or divert attention" from that $3 million to determine if the deal was "overly generous."

Newsweek reached out to the Trump campaign for comment via email.

Christopher Clark, an attorney for Hunter Biden, told the Associated Press: "I know Hunter believes it is important to take responsibility for these mistakes he made during a period of turmoil and addiction in his life. He looks forward to continuing his recovery and moving forward."

Karoline Leavitt, the spokesperson for the Trump-aligned Make America Great Again Inc. super PAC, slammed the deal in a statement posted to Twitter.

"As President Trump predicted, Biden's Justice Department is cutting a sweetheart deal with Hunter Biden in order to make their bogus case to 'Get Trump' appear fair," Leavitt tweeted. "Meanwhile, Biden's DOJ continues to turn a blind eye to the Biden family's extensive corruption and bribery scheme. The American people need President Trump back in office to appoint a truly independent special prosecutor that will finally bring justice."

#us politics #news #newsweek #republicans #donald trump #conservatives #hunter biden #biden administration #president joe biden #department of justice #tax evasion #illegal possession of a firearm #the associated press #David Weiss #trump administration #2023 #Gene Rossi #Christopher Clark #Karoline Leavitt

[eddieredmayneargentinablog]

"The best of British press photography – in pictures"

📸 "Eddie Redmayne is dressed and made up as a clown in preparation for one his appearances as EmCee in Cabaret, during a matinee performance. "I tend to be more relaxed on a matinee. Because you’re coming straight from the night before, you’re sort of warmed-up already. To play this character you have to be at your most confident. Sometimes nerves can be helpful but here they couldn’t be less helpful. So I never find out who’s coming to see the show!" London. 23/2/22. Photo by David Levene/Source: The Guardian.

*The British Press Photographers’ Association’s annual Assignments exhibition celebrated the best of press photography from its members, from 19-28 May 2023, at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St, London. This year’s exhibition covered stories from July 2021 to spring 2023 as seen through the eyes of the association’s photographers.

Source: thebppa.com

#eddie redmayne #eddieredmayne #redmayne #cabaret 2021 #the emcee #backstage #the british press photographer's association #may 2023

[sigurism]

Boyd Holbrook

#<3 #boyd holbrook #justified #2023 winter television critics association #winter tca tour #press tour #portrait #the langham huntington #the sandman cast #the corinthian #corinthian #my edit

[historyandmemes]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT. DON'T LOOK AWAY.

Dec. 12, 2023: Biden describes Israel's military conduct as "indiscriminate bombing" (Source: Associated Press) Dec. 21, 2023: NYT Investigation confirms Israel "routinely" bombs "areas it designated safe for civilians" (Source: NYT)

Dec. 29, 2023: Despite the well-documented war crimes against Palestinians and the humanitarian catastrophe inflicted by Israel ... *the US sends more weapons*

(Source: Associated Press)

This is not defense, this is not justice, this is an affront to international law. Palestinians are being decimated at this very moment. ISRAEL MUST STOP THE CARNAGE. THE U.S. MUST STOP THE COMPLICITY. I haven't seen Palestinians or Gaza trending on Tumblr for the past several days — we can't lose momentum. DON'T LOOK AWAY. KEEP UP PUBLIC PRESSURE. PUSH FOR PEACE.

#gaza #gaza strip #world news #news #middle east #israel #palestine #news on gaza #ceasefire #israel palestine conflict #human rights #humanitarian crisis #international law #current events #social justice #ceasefire now #end occupation #palestinians #world politics #politics #free gaza #important #signal boost #united nations #us politics #gaza genocide #genocide

[reasonsforhope]

"The Biden Administration last week [early December, 2023] announced it would be seizing patents for drugs and drug manufacturing procedures developed using government money.

A draft of the new law, seen by Reuters, said that the government will consider various factors including whether a medical situation is leading to increased prices of the drug at any given time, or whether only a small section of Americans can afford it.

The new executive order is the first exercise in what is called “march-in-rights” which allows relevant government agencies to redistribute patents if they were generated under government funding. The NIH has long maintained march-in-rights, but previous directors have been unwilling to use them, fearing consequences.

“We’ll make it clear that when drug companies won’t sell taxpayer funded drugs at reasonable prices, we will be prepared to allow other companies to provide those drugs for less,” White House adviser Lael Brainard said on a press call.

But just how much taxpayer money is going toward funding drugs? A research paper from the Insitute for New Economic Thought showed that “NIH funding contributed to research associated with every new drug approved from 2010-2019, totaling $230 billion.”

The authors of the paper continue, writing “NIH funding also produced 22 thousand patents, which provided marketing exclusivity for 27 (8.6%) of the drugs approved [between] 2010-2019.”

How we do drug discovery and production in America has a number of fundamental flaws that have created problems in the health service industry.

It costs billions of dollars and sometimes as many as 5 to 10 years to bring a drug to market in the US, which means that only companies with massive financial muscle can do so with any regularity, and that smaller, more innovative companies can’t compete with these pharma giants.

This also means that if a company can’t recoup that loss, a single failed drug can result in massive disruptions to business. To protect themselves, pharmaceutical companies establish piles of patents on drugs and drug manufacturing procedures. Especially if the drug in question treats a rare or obscure disease, these patents essentially ensure the company has monoselective pricing regimes.

However, if a company can convince the NIH that a particular drug should be considered a public health priority, they can be almost entirely funded by the government, as the research paper showed.

Some market participants, in this case the famous billionaire investor Mark Cuban, have attempted to remedy the issue of drug costs in America by manufacturing generic versions of patented drugs sold for common diseases."

-via Good News Network, December 11, 2023

#united states #us politics #biden administration #executive order #prescription drugs #medical news #healthcare #healthcare access #biden #big pharma #drug prices #public health #nih #national institutes of health #good news #hope

[beingjellybeans]

Manila Uncorked 2023: Elevating Wine Culture in Manila

Manila Uncorked is back, and it promises to be a monumental wine experience that’s all about fun, education, and, of course, delicious wine. Organized by the Philippine Sommelier Association, the 4th Annual Manila Uncorked 2023 is set to elevate Manila’s local wine culture. This year, the event returns with an even broader range of wine selections, marking a joyful comeback post-pandemic. A Wine…

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#Chef Throwdown #Enderun Tent #Food and Wine Pairing #Manila Event #Manila Uncorked 2023 #Manila Wine Scene #McKinley Hill #Natural Wines #Philippine Sommelier Association #press release #sake #Taguig City #VIP Experience #VIP Tasting Room #Wine Activities #Wine Appreciation #Wine Blog #Wine Connoisseurs #wine culture #Wine Education #Wine Enthusiasts #Wine Event #Wine Experience #Wine Expo #Wine Flights #Wine Knowledge #Wine Pairing Competition #Wine Selections #Wine Seminars #Wine Sessions

[malibuzz]

L'Association des Professionnels de la Presse en Ligne (APPEL MALI) invite à plus de professionnalisme dans le traitement de l'information, pour lutter contre la désinformation (Communiqué 0020/10/2023)

Depuis l’attaque du Bateau “Tombouctou” le 07 septembre 2023, une attaque suivie par celles des camps de Bourem, Léré, et autres localités du pays, une campagne de propagande et de désinformation sévit sur les réseaux sociaux. Ce climat a donné l’occasion à des individus aux desseins inavoués pour propager la désinformation au détriment de la paix et de la cohésion sociale. L’Association des…

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#0020/10/2023 #APPEL MALI #Association #désinformation Communiqué #en ligne #information #invite #lutter contre #presse #professionnalisme #PROFESSIONNELS #traitement

[jedwardsphoto]

Assignments heads to Wales for the first time..

Assignments 2023 opens in Cardiff this Thursday. Opening night event and talk by Joann Randles 6-9pm at Ffotogallery. Well worth a look if you are in the area….. Everyone is welcome.

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#Assignments #assignments 2023 #exhibition #photography #press Photography #the bppa #the British press photographers association

[hbcsource]

Soap star scandal in 'Nolly' (3 Feb 2023) Helena Bonham Carter and Russell T Davies team up to tell the true story of 1980s British TV legend Noele 'Nolly' Gordon. (Feb. 3)

#helena bonham carter #russell t davies #nolly #noele gordon #interviews #2023 #interviews: 2023 #associated press 2023

[doculicious]

#associated press #supreme court #2023 #april #mifepristone #misoprostol #food and drug administration #female #usa #10 weeks #7 weeks #20 years #stomach ulcer

[dontmeantobepoliticalbut]

Children ages 14 and 15 would no longer need a work permit or parental permission to get a job under a bill Republican Wisconsin lawmakers released on Friday.

The proposal comes amid a wider push by state lawmakers to roll back child labor laws and despite the efforts of federal investigators to crack down on a surge in child labor violations nationally.

Under current law, 14- and 15-year-olds in Wisconsin are prohibited from working most jobs unless they have permission from a parent or guardian and have verified their age with the state Department of Workforce Development. The Department can revoke youth work permits at any time if it believes a child’s safety is being threatened.

Sen. Cory Tomczyk and Reps. Clint Moses and Amy Binsfeld, the Republicans sponsoring the bill, called youth work permits “needless administrative barriers that slow down the hiring process.”

“It’s important that young people have the opportunity to work without having to endure excessive government regulation,” they said in a statement asking other lawmakers to cosponsor the bill.

The bill continues to require employers to keep their own records of employees’ ages and hours worked, but without work permits verified by a state agency, companies caught violating child labor laws can more easily claim ignorance.

Earlier this year, the Labor Department fined Wisconsin-based meat packing contractor Packers Sanitation more than $1.5 million for employing at least 100 children, some as young as 13, to clean dangerous equipment such as bone saws and skull splitters in plants across the U.S. The company claimed it wasn’t aware that those workers were minors but said it has since taken steps to improve the way it verifies employees’ ages.

State lawmakers across the country, largely Republicans, have in recent years embraced legislation that would allow kids to work longer hours and in more hazardous occupations. Many such bills were proposed as solutions to worker shortages, but advocates against child labor have decried the measures as needlessly endangering children.

Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law in March eliminating permits that, similar to those in Wisconsin, required employers to verify a child’s age and obtain a parent’s consent. Sanders later signed separate legislation raising civil penalties and creating criminal penalties for violating child labor laws, but advocates worry that eliminating the permit requirement makes it significantly more difficult to investigate violations because there are fewer records of where kids are being employed.

Earlier this year, Wisconsin Republicans proposed allowing children as young as 14 to serve alcohol in restaurants and bars. If that bill passed, Wisconsin would have the lowest such limit nationwide, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

The work permits bill proposed Friday follows little more than a month after a 16-year-old boy in northern Wisconsin died while working at a sawmill. Initial reports suggest that Michael Schuls was performing work allowed by state laws when he was killed by a wood-stacking machine, but his death and the deaths of other teen workers this summer have brought increased attention to child labor rules.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is unlikely to sign either of the Wisconsin proposals into law if they pass the Republican-controlled Legislature. He vetoed a bill last year that would have let 14- and 15-year-olds work later hours during the summer.

Evers’ Republican predecessor, former Gov. Scott Walker, signed a bill in 2017 that removed work permit requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds.

#us politics #news #the associated press #ap news #2023 #republicans #conservatives #gop #republican family values #child labor #work permits #wisconsin #gov. tony evers #Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development #Cory Tomczyk #Clint Moses #Amy Binsfeld #deregulation #deregulate deeze nutz #Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders #Arkansas #Scott Walker

[smbhax]

“In this image released by the Department of Defense on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, a U.S. Air Force U-2 pilot looks down at a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon as it hovers over the United States on Feb. 3, 2023. (Department of Defense via AP)”

#dod #department of defense #us government #us military #spy plane #u 2 #air force #usaf #surveillance #balloon #china #news #2023 #associated press #high altitude

[suchananewsblog]

Brendan Fraser slams Golden Globes as ‘hood ornaments’ that ‘mean nothing to me’

Brendan Fraser sensationally branded the Golden Globes award a “hood ornament” that “means nothing to me.” The actor, 54, skipped this year’s star-studded ceremony after he received a nod for Best Actor in a motion picture drama for his performance in Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale.” Fraser lost out on the gong to Austin Butler, who scooped up the award for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz…

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#austin butler #brendan fraser #entertainment #Golden Globes #Golden Globes 2023 #hollywood foreign press association