Nicki Minaj fans left anger as gig is axed after arrest:why did nicki minaj get arrested?is weed legal in amsterdam?what are soft drugs?is marijuana legal in amsterdam 2024?is weed legal in amsterdam for foreigners

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Nicki Minaj fans were fume after The American rappers gig at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena was postponed at last hour following her arrest at Amsterdam’s Schilphol Airport.

nicki minaj arrested in amsterdam on suspicion of exporting soft drugs before being fined and permitted to continue her travel. Dutch police told media.

Fans were permitted into arena at 19:00 BST and were hopeful that gig would reach right up until the declaration about called off which came after 21:30 BST around time she had been expected to come on stage.

nicki minaj did not make it to Manchester in time for her concert on Saturday which was called off as 20,000 fans were in arena waiting for her to take the stage.

There were some boos in Manchester arena before everyone filed out.

Minaj filmed part of her arrest posting it to social media on Saturday.

In video a police officer seemingly be heard explaining her “You are under arrest” She was seen telling him she was not carrying drugs.

nicki minaj  in amsterdam posted a series of text on X. ” They took my luggage without consent.” she wrote in one.

She said “This is Amsterdam btw where weed is legal”.

In  a statement promoters Live Nation added “Nicki Minaj scheduled performance at Manchester Co-op Live on Saturday 25 May has been postponed.”

Tickers will remain valid for rescheduled performance which will be declared as soon as possible.

Minaj is due to continue her tour in Birmingham on Sunday visit London and Glasgow before 2nd schedule date in Manchester on Thursday.

On social media Minaj said she was in jail cell for between five and 6 hours and finally reached at her hotel in Manchester around midnight.

She said she hoped to declare a rescheduled date on Sunday promising an added bonus for those with a ticket.

“They succeeded at their plan to not let me get on stage tonight”. She wrote on X

Please pleas pleas accept my deepest and most sincere apologies.

“They sure did know exactly how to hurt me today but this too shall pass”

“They have doing this over&over&over&over again & I have tried so hard to not it because you guys deserve to just get good stuff. I hate involving you in anything that is not for entertainment purpose only”

Co-op Live should have bit more transparent and told us bit sooner. People have booked days off work they have bought tickets .

Remembering walt disney legend Richard M. Sherman: richard m sherman mary poppins: sherman brothers song: richard sherman composer:richard sherman music

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Disney Legend Richard M.Sherman, half of Academy Award winning songwriting team of Sherman Brothers, passed away Saturday May 25 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills due to age related illness.

He was 95 years old. Richard garnered nine Academy Award nominations won three Grammy Awards and get 24 gold and platinum albums over course of 65 year career.

His career start from early day of rock n roll and tv to Hollywood and Broadway.

Born on June 12, 1928 in New York City Richard and brother would years later go on to follow in their Tin Pan Alley songwriter father Al Sherman footsteps.

The Sherman family relocated to Beverly Hills in 1937 after years of cross country moves.

Richard attended Beverly Hills High School before majored in music at Bard College.

Drafted into US Army he served as conductor for Army band and glee club from 1953 to 1955.

Richard is survived by his wife for 66 years, Elizabeth, son Gregory and grandson William and Mathew daughter Victoria Wolf son in low Doug Wolf and grandchildren Anthony and Mandy.

He is survived by daughter from previous marriage, Lynda Rothsein and two children and 3 grandchildren.

Private funeral is take place Friday May 31 at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary in Los Angeles Plans for celebration of life announced at later date.

In 1951, Gene Autry was first to record a Sherman brother song, “Gold Can Buy for Anything But Love”

The songwriters break would not come until 7 years later when Mouseketeer Annette Funicello record their song Tall Paull.  Tune peaked at No 7 on charts selling over 700,000 singles.

They contributed music for various theme park attractions around the globe including “There is a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” “The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room” and “its a small world” .

In 1980 the brothers returned to write sings of EPCOT Center and Tokyo Disneyland including “One Little Spark and ” Meet the World”

The success of song caught the attention of Walt who hired Sherman brothers as staff songwriters for The Walt Disney Studios.

Their first assignment write a song for made for tv movie.

The Horsemaster 1961, The Parent Trap 1961, Summer Magic 1963.

They would write over 200 songs for 27 movies and 24 tv productions.

Richard and his brother were included as Disney Legends in 1990.

In 1970s, the Sherman brothers left The Walt Disney Studio to get other movie projects.

The Sherman Brothers went on to deliver and array of music songs to films as Snoop Come Home 1972, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 1968, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 1973, The Slipper and the Rose 1976.

The Sherman brothers in 1973 becomes the only Americans ever to win 1st Prize at the Moscow Film Festival.

The Russian equivalent to Oscar was bestowed to Sherman Brothers for their movie musical The Adventures of Tom Sawyer for which they penned the songs and script.

In 2023 Walt Disney Animation Studios revisited 100 year history in short film Once Upon a Studio.

Richard come back to Walts office the same place he and Robert various time perform ” Feed the Birds” for Walt on Friday afternoon to play piano in key sequence.

In 2005 Richard and Robert were included into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Three years later the bros were awarded the National Medal of the Arts.

In 1992 Walt Disney Records released a collection of their music. The brothers returned to the studio in 1998 to compose music for the Tigger Movie that year they written their autobiography. Walts Time: From Before to Beyond.

In 2009 a second compilation of hits The Sherman Brothers Songbook was release and life stories were told in documentary film The Boys: The Sherman Brothers Story in collaboration with Roberts son Jeffrey Sherman.

Recently Richard wrote a new song for Disney Legend Andreas Deja’s 2023 animated short, Mushka. The song entitled “Mushka Lullabye” was sung by soprano Holly Sedillos.

In 2010 Richard and fellow award winning composer John Debney collaborated on song “Make way for Tomorrow Today” for Marvel Studios Iron Man 2.

The Walt Disney company saluted the Sherman brothers for musical contributions to Disney Parks worldwide.

They were honored with very own window on Main street USA.

Richard was preceded in death by his brother in 2012. The following year actor Jason Schwartzman and BJ Novak portrayed Richard and Robert respectively in Saving Mr Banks 2013 a dramaize account of the making of Mary Poppins.

For The Walt Disney Studios Richard wrote new lyrics for live action The Jungle Book 2016 and 2 years later appeared ion Christopher Robin composed three new songs.

In 2015 a tv special chronicling his life Richard M Sherman Songs of Lifetime produce by Disney Legend Don Hahn debuted on PBS SoCal.

1.9 million cases of water impacted by FDA recall:water bottle recall”: fda recall policies

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The Food and Drug Administration adds a bottled water producer is recalling thousands of cases shipped across country due to various reasons.

The FDA declared on May 23 that Natural Waters of Viti Limited is voluntarily recalling over 78,000 cases of Fiji Natural Artesian Water due to manganese and 3 bacterial genera.

The water was sent to Washington before distribution across US to consumers through online retailers like Amazon.com.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports manganese is a trace element that is needed in small quantity in water and food.

However more quantity of manganese can lead to brain damage.

The water contain 24 bottles of water apiece.

  • Bottle UPC Code 6 32565 00001 2
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‘South Park: The End of Obesity’:when does the new south park special come out? where to watch new south park movie? south park end of obesity release date

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Ozempic the weight loss medicine has take over Hollywood recent past, is at center of South Park streaming special now streaming on Paramount +.

In the teaser, Catman laments his size in mirror while his companions run lab experiments in lab coats and goggles, preparing him to take medicines.

We have born out navigating the American healthcare systems Butter adds ” I almost died”.

“South Park: The End of Obesity” is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios.”South Parl” is co created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker who serve as executive producers along Frank C and Anne Garefino Angone II.

Vernon Chatman, Bruce Howell, Adrien Beard , Eric Stough are producers.

“South Park” first debuted on Comedy central in 1997 and has been renewed throuh 2027. The renewal will take show through its 30th season on air.

Episodes of “South Park” can be watched on Comedy Central,Amazon Prime Max Channel and Max.

In “South Park: “The End of Obesity” the weight loss drug is central point.

When overweight foul mouthed Eric Cartman is denied reach to medicine he recruits, Kenny, Butters and Kyle Stan for help.

Paramount+ has released 6 other streaming events: ” South Park: Post CoviD” “South Park: The Streaming Wars” “South Park: The Streaming Wars Part 2”

All 6 specials are available to stream on Paramout+.

Is Mrs. Doubtfire’s 2025 Remake with Will Smith Real or Fake? mrs doubtfire will smith real

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Gossip is speeding up about whether mrs doubtfire 2025 remake of 1993 miss doubtfire starring Will Smith is fake or real.

Will Mrs. Doubtfire Remake or Sequel Ever Happen?

In 2001 Bonnie Hunt started developing a sequel to Mrs. Doubtfire which was set to bring Robin Williams back.Williams was unhappy with script leading to rewrites in 2006 before it was finally scrapped.

Williams in 2006 said Mrs Doubtfire 2 was going to be happening with him.He would only do movie he felt it was worth doing.

Mrs. Doubtfire director Chris Columbus shared his involvement in developing a sequel during talk with Business Insider in November 2023.

Columbus looked back to year Williams passed away in 2014 noting they had script that was written before his death.

Williams share about sequel on Alan Carr, Chatty Man adding the reason the sequel was not made due to script not being right.

Is 2025 Mrs. Doubtfire Remake Real or Fake?

A new post circulating on social media teasing that remake of Mrs. Doubtfire is being released in March 2025.

The poster show Smith donning a wig a flower adorned dress and round spectacles which is famous look Williams used for his 1993 film.

This would hypothetically star Will Smith in main role taking over the role played by late Robin Williams.

There is musical theater rendition of Mrs. Doubtfire moving across the US on Broadway which will run through end of November.

 

From Bridgerton to Grey’s Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes is brilliant in Romance:who wrote bridgerton:bridgerton cast season 3:is this the last season of grey’s anatomy?shonda rhimes boyfriend

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TV producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes making history since being a scriptwriter of the 2002 movie Corssroads.

Rhimes know romance as technical art shape.

She show us love does not always exist between 2 person. It also exist between people and passion and in way they view themselves.

Her production company Shondaland now gives blockbuster romance shows with Bridgerton.

With season three going on Netflix Shondaland make another mega hit surely.

In Bridgerton fans have waited with bated breath for Colin and Penelope union. Will their relation reach it climax in season  three? Rhimes ability to carry such story lines is what keep us coming back.

First telecast in 2005 Rhimes start primetime TV series Grey Anatomy into soap opera elements of drama and romance.

Bridgerton spinoff Queen Charlotte also delivers shows backstory in a way it as having no end and no set starting.

In any Shondaland series there are various masterplots taking place at same time. These are various at different milestones and staggered across the season.

Bridgerton time setting assists enhance tribulations faced by characters.

It adds escapism while showing all familiar relationship problems.

In Shondaland a romance story can be superseded by tribulations and trials of lady career and her journey of self fulfilment.

The joy of escapism fold into viewing women progress in own right alongside expectation of happy ending.

One method to put fans in characters mind is through the song and Rhimes does this brilliantly.

Bridgerton excellent in using music in time setting by incorporating classical covers of chart topping hits.

These musics are carefully place to assist communicate characters feelings.

Last season fans have known Alanis Morrisette You Oughta Know, Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball and Madonna Material Girl.

Season 3 will bring new lineup of covers including Billie Eilish Happier Than Ever. BTS Dynamite, Sia Cheap Thrills and Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey Snow On The Beach.

 

20 Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend:Memorial Day Parades, Wing Out

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This long weekend spend to enjoy street festivals, tasting lot of foods, music in heart of Wrigleyville, shopping at Randolph Street Market.

There is Memorial Day parades this weekend to honor soldiers who lost lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.

Memorial Day Parade

Organized by American Legion Tattler Post and Rosehill Cemetery this Memorial Day parade has been tradition for more than 50 years.

It features a band, Junior Reserve Officers, Boy Scouts, military veterans.

10 am Monday

On Rosehill Drive near Ashland Avenue.

There will be post parade memorial ceremony with free food provided by American Legion Post 1973 and 2 pm pig roast Tattle post 4355 N Western Ave.

The All White Experience

Spend Memorial Day on Chicago mega rooftop for Offshore first annual All White Experience.

Sweeping seen of the city, food, beverages, DJs and more. Ticket start at $40.

Offshore Rooftop 1000 E Grand Ave

3-9 pm Sunday

Mole De Mayo

At this annual Pilsen street fest, local chefs will face off to make best mole, the Mexican sauce famous for sweet and sour ingredients.

There will be music, dance and art.

On 18th street between Morgan and Halsted streets.

5-10 pm friday noon 10 pm Saturday and noon 9 pm Sunday.

$5-10 donation entry

Randolph Street Market

A biannual European style fest Randolph Street Market come back with more than 100 vendors selling antiques, handmade decor and more.

There will be live music.

Tickets are $5-15

10 am 5 pm Sunday and Saturday.

1341 W. Randolph St.

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival

3200 N Sheffield Ave

The is $10 donation upon entry.

Tribute bands, DJs, food, libations

5-10 pm Friday and 11 am  10 pm Saturday Sunday

Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony & Parade

Chicago honors U.S. military personnel who died while serving in armed forces with wreath laying ceremony at 11 am and parade that starts at noon.

11 am Saturday

Daley Plaza 50 W Washington St and along State Street.

Brazilian Festival Chicago

Admission is free

Pioneer Court 401 N Michigan Ave

11 am 6 pm Saturday

Celebrate Brazilian culture near Chicago River with music, business and food.

Suenos Music Festival

Rauw Alejandro, Peso Pluma and Maluma are in focu for Latino music fest, Suenos.

Grant Park 331 E, Randolph St

Noon 10 pm Saturday Sunday

Tickets are sold out

Alejandro Meola

The show is free to attend and part of his tour across the Spain, Mexico, Canada and U.S.

Comfort Station 2579 N Milwaukee Ave

7 pm Thursday

Mental Health Forum

Richard J Dalley College 7500 S Pulaski Road

11 am 3 30 pm Saturday

Chicago based nonprofit Public Equity is holding mental health forum discussing Pathways to Buulding and Sustaining Healthy Communities.

Ramova Community Market

Ramova Theatre 3520 S Halsted St.

10 am Sunday

The Ramova Theater is hosting monthly community market where neighbors can buy good from local artist, farmers, in Bridgeport theater and its beer garden. There will be children and local non profit activities.

Everything you need to know about Taste of Cincinnati Festival: taste of cincinnati road : taste of cincinnati map:taste of cincinnati vendors: taste of cincinnati parking: taste of cincy

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It is one of the mega weekend of the year for local hotels and restaurants. The Taste of Cincinnati begins on Saturday and runs through Memorial Day on Monday.

Taste of Cincinnati takes place on 5th Street between Main Streets and Elm.

  • Saturday May 25, 11 am until 11 pm
  • Sunday May 26, 11 am until 11 pm
  • Monday May 27 11 am until 8 pm

Chacabanas will participate in Taste of Cincinnati for second consecutive year.

Over a half million person are expected to visit downtown to enjoy local restaurants, live music and food trucks.

One of 50+ businesses at this year Taste of Cincinnati will be Ortegas Dominican and Cuban inspired Chacabanas which will serve croquettes and Cuban sandwiches.

Taste of Cincinnati has been mega success for Helen Ortega’s restaurant which opened just some months before 2023 Taste of Cincinnati Ortega added the event assisted her get business of ground.

Attendees can get food and beverage from 85 vendors, from food trucks to brick and mortar restaurants.

Various dishes price range from $4 to $12.

Admission is free.

Various streets will be closed through 5 pm on Tuesday May 28.

  • 5th street closed between Walnut Street and Columbia Parkway.
  • Will reopen by 6 AM on Tuesday May 28th
  • Sycamore Street closed between 6th street and 4th street
  • Columbia parkway closed between Downtown and 6th street ramp
  • Sentinel street closed
  • Lawrence Street closed
  • Broadway closed between 4th Street and 6th Street
  • Broadway converted to temporary 2 way traffic pattern between 7th Street and 6th Street

The Chamber is excited to bring back Taste of Cincinnati for its 45th year. We love sharing Cincinnatis food and entertainment all in one place.

We can not wait for attendees to experience what is in store this year. Vice Presiden of Events and Experiences of Cincinnati Regional Chamber.

This year festival is currently expected to be mega in history and excitement before this weekend is building.

 

Kabosu super dog who inspired Doge crypto has died: what dog is doge? Kabous age

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Kabosu the dog famous on internet as inspiration behind the Doge meme cryptocurrency has died.

Kabosu died on May 2024 according to blog post form his owner Atsuko Sato published same day.

Farewell party will be held on Sunday at Flower Kaori in Kotsu no Mori Narita City.

Kabosu was more than 17 years old at time of death and had been in poor condition for a long time.

Various fans are saying goodbye to Kabosu on X/Twitter.

The Shiba Inu dog famous after 2014 image of him happened to be simply too good for internet.

It was immortalized in internet culture as Doge meme involving images of Kabosu adorned with conic sans text.

 

What to Know about Memorial Day? Here’s what’s open and closed on Memorial Day?

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There is no mail delivery and banks are closed. Most mega stores will stay open for buyers on Memorial Day.
The holiday can be somber day for few American, while other celebrate it as unofficial start to summer with parades, cookout beach days and family gatherings.
It is a federal holiday so government offices will close and there would not be any delivery of mail but various stores will open for last minute grocery runs.

How is Veterans Day different from Memorial Day?

In the U.S. the aim of Memorial Day is to honor military members who have died while Veteran’s Day recognizes the service of country veterans.

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11.

What stores are open on Memorial Day?

Hours change by location so check your local store for holiday hours.

  • CVS
  • Dollar General
  • Dollar Tree
  • Family General
  • Aldi
  • BJ’s
  • Publix
  • Rite Aid
  • Sam’s Club
  • Trader Joe’s

Various national foods chains like Taco Bell, McDonalds, Starbucks will be open Monday through privately owned franchise location may close.

Are banks open on Memorial Day?

Major bank like Wells Fargo and Chase are closed on Memorial Day. Online banking services will still be in operation with restricted access to live representative in various cases.

ATMs could also remain accessible.

What is closed on Memorial Day?

  • U,S. Stock market
  • Banks
  • FedEX
  • UPS
  • Costco
  • Natural Grocers
  • United States Postal Service
  • Government offices

Is Costco open on Memorial Day?

No, Costco is not open on Monday May 27. Memorial Day is one of 7 holiday when Costco closes its U.S. warehouses.

Is Target open on Memorial Day?

Yes Target will open on Memorial Day 2024.

Is Walmart open on Memorial Day?

Yes Walmart stores are open on Memorial Day for 2024.

Is Walgreens open on Memorial Day?

Yes, Walgreen confirmed its locations will open regular store hours on Memorial Day.

When is Memorial Day 2024?

Memorial Day is observed each year on last Monday of May which is May 27 in 2024. The holiday used to marked each year on May 30 until 1971.

The federal holiday commemorates military personnel who lost their lives defending the country.

 

U.S. Plans to Sue Ticketmaster Owner, accusing it Defending a Monopoly: livenation lawsuit

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Live Nation Entertainment, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster faces a clash that could  change the live music industry.

The Justice Department and group of states plan to sue Live Nation Entertainment, the concert giant that owns Ticketmaster.

Accusing it of illegally maintaining a monopoly in the live entertainment industry three people familiar with matter.

In recent past American regulators have sued other mega companies testing century old antitrust laws against new power wielded by major companies over customers.

The Justice Department sued Apple in March because the company has made difficult for customers to ditch its instruments and brought two case arguing Google violated antitrust laws.

The Federal Trade Commission filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon for harming sellers on platform and pursuing another against Meta.

The government will argue that tour promoted by company were likely to play venues where Ticketmaster was exclusive ticket service one of people said.

Live Nation artists played venues that it owns.

The Ticketmaster division sells 600 million tickets per annum to events around the globe.

it handles ticketing for 70 percent to 80 percent of major concert venues in the U.S.

The company has denied that it sets maximum prices and fees. Major venues are responsible.

Lawmakers fan and contestants have accused the company of engaging in practices that harm enemy and drive up ticket fees and prices.

At congress hearing lat year prompted by Taylor Swift tour presale on Ticketmaster that left millions of people unable to purchase tickets senators from both parties called Live Nation a monopoly.

Justice Department and spokeswoman for Live Nation declined to comment.

The lawsuit was imminent. The lawsuit is expected to be filed in the Southern District of New York two of people familiar with matter added.

The Justice Department permitted Live Nation the world mega concert promoter to purchase Ticketmaster in 2010 under certain conditions to laid out in legal agreement.

if venues did not use Ticketmaster Live Nation could not threaten to pull concert tours.

The Justice Department late investigation of Live Nation start in 2022. Live Nation ramped up lobbying efforts spending $2.4 million on federal lobbying in 2023 up from $1.1 million in 2022.

The Justice Department allowed Live Nation globe largest concert promoter to purchase Ticketmaster in 2010 under various condition laid out in legal agreement.

Live Nation could not threaten to pull concert tours.

In 2019 the Justice Department found that Live Nation had violated these terms and modified and extensed the agreement.

In April the company co hosted a lavish party in Washington before annual White House Correspondents Association dinner featured a performance by country singer cocktail napkins and Jelly Roll displayed positive facts about Live Nation impact on economy like billions.

White House, Live Nation added in June it would start to show prices for shows at venues it owned included all charges, extra fees.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule that would ban hidden fees.

AT&T expresses outages affecting North Carolina, Virginia have been resolved

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Wednesday outage is 2nd time in 2024 that company has gained a huge outage. The previous one happened in February and lasted for hours.

According to Down Detector outages started around 4 am and have risen up until 7 am. when more than 1200 consumers reported an outage.

Various have reported their cells are in SOS mode due to AT&T mega outages that start early Wednesday morning.

An AT&T says that issue has been resolved. ” We worked as rapidly as possible to gain service to some customers in coastal areas of North Carolina and Virginia whose service may have been affected this morning by equipment failure. We apologize for inconvenience.

Redditors on r/ATT from Virginian and especially in Hampton Roads having issues connecting to internet.

This is 2nd time in 2024 that company has experience a mega outage.

The last one happened in late February and lasted for hours.

 

jeremy renner accident details:what happened to jeremy renner:how is jeremy renner?

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Avengers actor to make a brilliant comeback to fictional world with Mayor of Kingstown season 3.

In interview with ET Kevin Frazier Renner expressed gratitude for Ava’s support statin ” All I have to do is get better for her”

He stressed transformative impact of bond noting that Ava uprised  as ” much stronger young woman” through experience.

Renner attributed his development to his 11 year old daughter, Ava showing her as “life force” and driving force behind recovery.

Renner famous for his role in “Mayor of Kingstown” made a huge comeback to end carpet in April joined by Ava who played a key role in rehabilitation journey.

The actor serious injuries in the accident including broken ribs, limbs and collapsed lung, more than 30 fractures.

Renner journey serves as testament to power of familial help and determination overcoming difficult situation.

Renner remains optimistic, aiming to inspire others facing similar stress with his story of hope and resilience.

Renner stressed the importance of preservance and metal fortitude. He showed his relationship with pain and proactive approach to physical discomfort.

Despite the hard recovery process. Renner remained determined documented by gradual come back to physical activity and commitment to spending quality time with Ava.

Reflecting on his hospitalization. Renner expressed the importance of their bond and shared moments of growth, including attending school events  and filming Super Bowl commercial.

Renner collaboration with Brooks promoting their ” Let us Run There” campaign showing his resilience and desire to inspire other through adversity.

Kaamel Technology to head investigation into XLinks $10M breach: why did crypto go up today?

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XLink is accompanying with Kaamel Technology to investigate the cause of breach while speeding past communicated security upgrades.

Bitcoin bridge XLink declared on May 20 it is joining with Kaamel Technology as part of first mega step to investigate a latest security breach.

XLink;s partnering with cybersecurity firm Kaamel Technology mission is to investigate “the cause of May 15 breach which include almost $10 million in user funds.

According to post on X, XLinks has speed up collaboration with Cobo and Ancilia to secure the Bitcoin bridge platform against future breaches in parallel to this partnership.

XLink explained that partnerships with Kaamel, Ancilia and Cobo Technology: its approach includes plans to declare partnerships in future in efforts to fortify platform security.

The attacker withdrew almost $4.3 million after acquiring private keys through phishing scheme. foiled by white hat hacker who recovered stolen assets.

Bitcoin layer 2 developer Alex Labs the creator of XLink bridge was exploited on May 15 with almost $13.7 million in Stacks.

The $10 million hack that prompted XLink’s spree of security partnership development involved compromise of the Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain endpoints.

why is crypto going up today?

why is eth going up? As crypto markets moved higher on Monday on optimism that Ethereum ETFs might get approval renewed danger appetite saw traders looking for top crypto gainers today move to on-chain markets.

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Spot Ethereum ETFs get US approval that would be mega stamp of approval from regulators for asset.

It would open door to many institutional investment as look after spot Bitcoin ETF approvals.

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Ether ETH climbed a surprising 19% on Monday and was previously trading in $3600s. Ethereum ETF optimism could be catalyst needed to keep the rally going.

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Various cryptos like Solana, Ether and Bitcoin are key short term resistance levels and could retest yearly highs.

Altcoin markets were sea of green. The Optimism (OP), Arbitrum (ARB), Pepe (PEPE) and Uniswap (UNI) all gained almost 20% alongside ETH.

Macro headwinds have eased this month, with Fed rate cut bets climbing following less hot than expected CPI inflation data and US jobs.

New meme coins and shitcoins are launched every new day on blockchains like Ethereum and Solana. Various are scams and none carry long term value. In short term some do mega impressive gains.

why is crypto up today

Altcoins are great way to rapid gains in crypto. For mega gains, traders will need to get in super early on newer coins.

Web3 startups sell their token at early discount in presales to fund development.

Risk tolerant investors looking to add exposure to portfolios presale investing is a brilliant tactics.

Dogwifmaga WIFMAGA

WIFMAGA las had market cap of $1.7 million as per DFXscreener with over $100,000 in locked liquidity.

Recently launched MAGA themed version of dogwifhat, dogwifmaga WIFMAGA is pumping hard in Tuesday trade.

The token has 1,389 followers on X and more than 1,000 followers on Telegram.

The Trump-supporting spin on dogwifhat meme coin applied to be listed on CoinMarketCap.

Ape.lol (APE)

Ape.lol APE the toke of allegedly soon launched token launching platform is doing good on Monday.

The toke is nearly 40,000% since its launch its market cap last gain $2.2 million according to DEXScreener.

3 Things to Watch: Moore, Garfield, Yeoh: the substance movie demi more: the substance release date: demi moore cannes

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Stars such as Uma Thurman, Diane Kruger, Salma Hayek attend Women in Motion event in Cannes. Margaret Qualley, Demi Moore and Dennis Quaid premier ” The Substance; “Garfield” stars and creator show themselve at the TCL Chinese Theatre.

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The substance will come to theatre in late 2024

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Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore are teased as playing same character for feminist body horror thriller “The Substance”

 

Bachelor Alum Ryan Sutter expresses on Instagram about wife Trista’s absence: ‘We are doing great’ ryan and trista separation

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Former reality TV actor provides news on relationship separation with wife.

In an Instagram post on Saturday May 18 black and white outdoor image of himself. ryan sutter shared news about their current situation.

trista and ryan public appearance together was in January at the Golden Bachelor wedding of Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist.

ryan and trista separation

Showing his love for Trista, Ryan acknowledged missing her presence and chance to connect with her.

This emotional messages comes shortly after Ryan shared another message on Instagram showing his desire to speak with Tristan and hear her voice.

The pair who met on inaugural season of The Bachelorette in 2003 and tied to knot that year end. ryan and trista now celebrated 20th wedding anniversary.

trista and ryan sutter kids

They share two kid Maxwell 16 and Blakesley 14.

what happened to trista sutter

Ryan did not share Trista’s whereabout, he emphasized that his posts were not mean to deceive or mislead anyone. Rather to express his genuine feelings.

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Ryan latest Instagram news come after series of posts for Mother’s Day during which he showed admiration for Trista and acknowledged her absence on special day. Trista commented on one of posts with emojis.

Trista is fine. “We are fine We are great” wrote Ryan in post. He added that trista is in phase of self discovery and has taken chance that requires her to be temporarily inaccessible to their family.

who is the golden bachelorette

ABC announces Joan Vassos the first leading lady of The Golden Bachelorette.

when does golden bachelorette start

The Golden Bachelorette is slotted for Wednesdays at 8 pm EDT on ABC.5

who’s the next golden bachelorette

Vassos who is 61 years old was contest on Season 1 of The Golden Bachelor in the fall.

how old is the new bachelorette

Vassos is 61 years old

which bachelor couples are still together

Trista and Ryan are still together

 

Deadline for $35 million settlement over Apple iPhone 7 issues come closer: apple iphone settlement claim form

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The deadline to join or get a $35 million settlement related to audio issues for Apples iPhone 7 or 7 Plus is come closer.

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The settlement comes from 2019 lawsuit from De Jhontai Banska and Joseph Casillas who claimed they start facing problems the year after buying iPhone 7 devices in 2017.

In the settlement claim Apple denies any wrongdoing and that any devices had those issues.

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The settlement was reached with Apple in class action lawsuit alleging that iPhone 7 and 7 Plus experience audio issues related to audio IC Chip according to settlement website.

How much can you get from the iPhone 7 settlement?

Person who paid for repairs can get maximum of $349 and person who report the issue but did not pay for repair can get up to $125.

The minimum pay for eligible claim is $50.

Who is eligible for part of the settlement?

You can be included in settlement and get payment if you owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between Sept. 16, 2016 and Jan.3, 2023.

Apple issue a complained covered by the settlement or paid Apple for repair or replacement covered by the settlement.

When is the deadline to submit a claim?

The deadline to submit a claim is June 3 and you can do through settlement website

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The two party reached an agreement that Apple would pay $35 million as settlement to avoid further costs.

Apple has sent out email notices or postcards to iPhone user who qualify. Customers can call 1-833-633-0343 or write to Tabak v Apple Class Action Administrator, 1650 Arch St Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Qualified users will need notice ID and confirmation code from Apple. Once they get information they can enter it on settlement portal under select payment or they can sen info by mail.

 

Glen Powell Compared his relationship with Sydney Sweeney To George Clooney: how tall is glen powell

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It took only one film for audiences to fall in love with Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell chemistry. The Twisters actors feels his working chemistry with Sweeney works so good that he compares two of them to Julia Roberts and George Clooney which makes huge sense.

Glen Powell told media that ha and Sydney Sweeney work so well together that they could be next George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell had same luck with their film as Anyone. There was dating rumors between two after Powell girlfriend Gigi Paris reportedly unfollowed the Euphoria actress on social media with fans speculation it was because of cute on set images together. When the couple broke up not long after and image surface of Sweeney fiance leaving house with bags.

Glen Powell admitted some good new that he admitted his agent would not be happy saying he and Sydney Sweeney are reading script in direction of planning next movies together.

They are reading everything handed to them with goal of making sure pick is something that resonate audiences.

Glen Powell added he and Sydney Sweeney could be on verge of being next George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

It make so much sense as their on screen chemistry is box office gold and chance to deliver audiences a rom com they enjoy.

The Top Gun Maverick actor opened up he and his rom com female lead leaned into those affair rumors for aim of bringing more attention to their film.

George Clooney and  Julia Roberts had excellent chemistry in Ocean films and reunited for Confession of a Dangerous Mind and Money Monster.

The reunion we were excited for was when they re teamed for Tickets to Paradise in 2022 which was rom com first in years for 2 of them.

In Texas can your electricity be shut off during heat wave? nerc summer reliability assesment: power outages houston texas: center point outage tracker

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Texans will be asked by the state’s power grid operator to conserve electricity as days swelter in summer heat for upcoming days.

A week before Dallas-Fort Worth recorded its hottest day of year to date as 95 degrees with heat index value of 103. The region saw a high 94 degrees in middle of February.

Help Conserve Power

ERCOT suggest saving power through these tips

Lowering or raising thermostat two or three degrees during weather watches

Turn pool pumps to shut off during peak hours

Turn off and unplug non essential lights and appliances.

Avoid using mega appliances and laundry machines.

HVAC systems power up to cool homes across the state it will tax fragile network.

The power grid is incapable of keeping up with demand as emergency measure according to Electricity Reliability Council of Texas,

ERCOT manage extreme weather events and assesses how it could disrupt the state ability to distribute power

It issues advisories that include Weather Watch to an Emergency Energy Alert.

Can your power utility shut off your power?

No during extreme weather events and not even for non payment of bill. The utility company must offer reasonable payment plan for after weather emergency has passed.

Public Utility Commission of Texas considers weather emergencies.

The highest temperature did not exceed 32 degrees. The temperature is predicted to remain at or low that level for next 24 hours anywhere in county.

The NWS issues a heat advisory for county or when such advisory issued on any one of the precedings two calendar days in a county.

The Texas state’s summer power shortages are reason of rapid population and economic progress which has left generators struggling to keep race with increase in load.

The state economy grew at average annual rate of 3.4% between 2017 and 2023 compared with 2.2% for country as a whole.

The state resident population spiked to 30.5 million in 2023 from 22 million in 2003 an average annual spike of 1.6%.

Texas energy sales have increase thrice times rapid than in rest of country where they increased at rate of just 0.6% per year between 2003 and 2023.

State power sales increased to 487 billion KWh in 2023 from 323 billion kWh in 2003 an average annual increase of 2.1%.

The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas ERCOT has warned reserve margins will be squeezed upcoming days as temperatures climb.

ERCOT has issued same warning various times over previous month after issuing several alerts calling on customers to decrease power consumption last summer to avoid danger of rolling blackouts.

ERCOT has faced several problems from periodic mismatches between generations and loads.

Texas has made political decision to limit cross border interconnections with other states to avoid oversight of electricity system by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission FERC.

Texas has shunned idea of paying power plants to maintain spare capacity rather for units of electricity generated.

To decrease costs state has operated an energy only market rather than capacity market.

ERCOT balancing problems are acute during summer season when daytime loads peak higher than rest of year as result of air conditioning.

To rebuild reserve margins reliability manages can issue no touch orders to generators and transmission owners instructing them to postpone urgent maintenance.

Reserve margins can deleted in autumn  and spring shoulder seasons when gas fired coal fired and nuclear generation are taken offline for maintenance.

Heatwaves arrive far earlier than usual in spring than normal in autumn, many generators have schedule routine downtime.

Jake Gyllenhaal Sings Boyz II Men in ‘SNL’ Season 49 Finale: saturday night live musical guest

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Jake Gyllenhaal decided to show his singing talent during the Season 49 finale of Saturday Night Live. The actors start serendaring the audience with a rendition of Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road” During the ballad Gyllenhaal change up the lyrics.

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The sing along monologue featured appearances from cast member Kenan Thompson, Devon Walker, Punkie Johnson and Ego Nowdim who were dressed in R&B boy group signature sweater and baseball cap.

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Gyllenhaal is making third appearance on Saturday Night Live. The actor appeared on comedy sketch show in 2007 and latest come on stage in 2022. Fans will likely recall actor most memorable sketch was parody of beloved HGTV show “Property Brothers called Dream Home Cousins.

Gyllenhaal jokingly expressed that he wished he was hosting 50th season finale instead of 49th. He added that MMA fighter Conor McGregor punching him on set of his recent Prime Video film “Roadhouse”.

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Gyllenhaal’s latest movie Prime Video “Road House” premiered in March. It is remake of 1989 film of same name and follows a troubled former UFC fighter who takes a role as bouncer in Florida Keys roadhouse. Yes jake gyllenhaal sing.

The Brokeback Mountain star latest film is upcoming AppleTV+series Presumed Innocent. The 7 episode limited series is based on Scott Turow New York Times bestselling novel of same name.

Harrison Ford also appeared in movie version back in 1990.”Presumed Innocent follows chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich who is dealing with murder that upend the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney office.

Ruth Negga, Bill Camp and O-T Fagbenle star in series. It will start on June 12.

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After unprecedented season following double strikes of 2023, Gyllenhaal and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter have closed out Season 49 of “SNL”.

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Sabrina Carpenter achieve so much this year. Her first “Billboard top ten hit her entree into milieu of sexy Irishmen and dating Leornado DiCaprio.She turned 25 this weekend and celebrated with cake printed with infamous meme Leo’s preferred girlfriend age.

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Maya Rudolpj born in Gainesville, Florida raised in Los Angeles. She is daughter of singer Minnie Riperton and composer Richard Rudolph.

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A group of teachers Maya Rudolph, Andrew Dismukes, Ego Nwodim, Punkie Johnson James Austin Johnson deliver an end of year public service announcement.

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