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Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

March 7, 2026

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F

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Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

March 6, 2026

The House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side hosted a heartfelt farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil‑rights icon who passed away on Feb. 17 at age 84. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton took the stage, each sharing memories that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong fight for

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Hollywood’s New Home: Filming Comes Back to LA

March 5, 2026

The upcoming Fox reboot of “Baywatch” will be one of the few big‑budget shows that actually shoots on the West Coast this year. Its scenes will be filmed along Venice Beach and inside Fox Studios, a sharp contrast to the trend of productions moving away from Los Angeles. The shift is part of a larg

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Big Stars, Big BBQ: What to Expect at Stagecoach 2026

March 5, 2026

The 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival will feature a sizzling lineup of celebrity chefs and music stars who will cook up tasty treats for fans. The event, held from April 24 to 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, will see Guy Fieri hosting his own stage and a tent full of barbecue stands. Fans

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BBC Faces Probe After Racial Slur Heard on TV

February 26, 2026

The BBC began an internal review after a live broadcast of the BAFTAs, Britain’s top film awards, included a racist word spoken by an audience member with Tourette’s syndrome. The man, who was present because a biopic about his life had been nominated, shouted the slur while two Black actors were pr

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Budget Fight: Swiss Citizens to Decide on Cutting Public TV Money

February 25, 2026

In February, voters in Switzerland face a vote that could trim the budget of the country’s main public broadcaster. The proposal, backed by several groups including a right‑leaning party, would reduce the mandatory fee that residents pay to fund the broadcaster from 335 francs a year to just 200. Su

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Warner Bros Pushes for BAFTA Cut, but the Request Falls Flat

February 24, 2026

A quick reaction from Warner Bros. followed the BAFTA Film Awards when an actor accidentally used a racial slur during a live presentation. The studio’s executives reached out to BAFTA right after the incident, asking that the moment be removed from the BBC’s delayed broadcast. The studio claims

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A Call for Transparency Over a Royal Trade Role

February 24, 2026

The House of Commons has moved to demand that documents about a former prince’s decade‑long service as a UK trade envoy be made public. The motion, led by the Liberal Democrats, seeks to uncover how he was selected and whether his ties to a notorious financier affected his work. Trade minister Chri

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Big Money, Big Debate: California’s Wealth Tax Clash

February 18, 2026

California voters are in the middle of a heated showdown. On one side, Senator Bernie Sanders is holding a rally in Los Angeles, urging people to tax the richest citizens so that everyone pays their fair share. He is hoping his speech will give a boost to a campaign already trying hard to get the me

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A Funny Take on Retirement and Secrets

February 17, 2026

A new comedy show called "Can You Keep a Secret? " has just wrapped up its first season. It's about a couple who pretend to die to get insurance money and then hide out while waiting for the cash. Sounds wild, right? The show stars Mandip Gill, who many know from "Doctor Who. " She plays a police o