(CNN) Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda” and had been sentenced to prison in Rwanda, had his sentence commuted by the country’s President Paul Kagame after his request for clemency, Rwandan officials announced on Friday. Rusesabagina was convicted of terrorism-related charges in September 2021 and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. … Read more
©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection Almost a week after “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” opened in theaters and bombed at the box office, Zachary Levi took to Instagram to weigh in on a whole load of drama surrounding the DC comic book tentpole. In a video, the actor confirmed that plans for the ‘Fury of the … Read more
Federal Reserve officials on Friday defended their decision to continue their monetary tightening campaign this week despite ongoing strains in the U.S. banking sector, citing lingering concerns about high inflation. The central bank on Wednesday raised rates by a quarter point for the second straight time, taking the fed funds rate to a new target … Read more
Associated press6:30 PM ET2 minute read Steve Cohen cautiously optimistic about Mets World Series hopes Owner Steve Cohen talks about the Mets’ offseason and how he thinks the team can compete for a World Series if things go wrong. NEW YORK — The Mets have an elite automotive sponsor to go along with their record … Read more
When Brendan Menapace ate, he felt “terrible” and wanted to take a nap. He noticed blood in his stool and consulted his doctor. The support of his partner, family and friends made it easier for Brendan Menapace to cope with his diagnosis of stage 4 colorectal cancer at the age of 29.Courtesy of Brendan Menapace … Read more
By Marita Moloney BBC News 11 minutes ago source of images, Getty Images Legend, A badger (file image) Badgers burrowing under train tracks have wreaked havoc on train services in the Netherlands, causing cancellations and line closures. Trains in the north and south of the country have been affected, with some services disrupted for at … Read more
TV By Alix Breeden March 21, 2023 | 6:26 p.m. Kelly Ripa has called out her husband, Mark Consuelos, for making their marriage extremely difficult at first. “It’s very hard to be married to someone who’s jealous,” Ripa said in an excerpt from her new Sirius XM podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera,” before adding that … Read more
Deadline EXCLUSIVE: With Disney’s April 3 shareholders’ meeting — a virtual affair this year — less than two weeks away, some clarity is emerging about the company’s plans to cut staff and cut costs. Insiders tell Deadline that multiple rounds of cuts are in the works. The first is targeted for next week, we learn. … Read more
Associated press5:47 PM ET5 minute read Rick Pitino: ‘I can’t live without basketball’ Rick Pitino discusses on “SportsCenter” why he decided to become St. John’s next coach. NEW YORK — The video banner above the Madison Square Garden entrance on Tuesday read, “Welcome Rick Pitino.” Rather a good comeback for the new coach of St. … Read more
Summary: Researchers have developed a new molecule that limits the transport of magnesium into the mitochondria. The drug prevents weight gain and liver damage in mice that have been fed a high-sugar Western diet since birth. After exposure to the molecule, overweight mice began to lose weight. Source: UT Health San Antonio Researchers at the … Read more
