Why Jane Fonda Felt Hopeful While Turning 82 in Jail After Being Arrested for Protesting Climate Change Actress and activist Jane Fonda reflected on 2019’s “Fire Drill Friday” climate change protests in Washington D.C., which she helped organize with Greenpeace USA. Fonda and several other famous stars ... 04/25/2024 - 8:32 am | View Link
County jail extension tossed by supervisors amid fiscal deficit The Board of Supervisors, amid a $12.4 million fiscal deficit, unanimously agreed – with 3rd District Supervisor Mike Wilson absent – to stop pursuing the expanded facility, which would have aimed ... 04/24/2024 - 5:09 pm | View Link
Former jail supervisor charged with trafficking fentanyl appears in court A former Morgan County Jail corporal accused of trafficking fentanyl after her home was searched by deputies in March appeared before a district court judge Tuesday who found probable cause to bound ... 04/24/2024 - 1:43 am | View Link
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Former HGTV star gets jail time for real estate fraud In one scheme, an investor toured a home for which he had provided Hill with $250,000 for remodeling. The investor discovered the home was a burnt down shell, and no work had been done on it. 04/23/2024 - 9:32 am | View Link
HANOI, Vietnam — The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that’s shaken the country’s political and business elites.
The resignation of National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue adds to growing instability in the country.
For months, Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, has been swarmed with tourists eager to soak in the views of Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest mountain. The visitors have also taken a particular interest in one specific parking lot, which offers a picturesque view of the famed volcano in the background of a convenience store.
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As the spot surged in popularity after earning a reputation on social media for being “very Japanese,” a local official told AFP, throngs of tourists have wreaked havoc, sometimes parking their cars without permission, leaving litter behind, and even climbing onto the roof of a nearby dental clinic in hopes of a better vantage point for the perfect shot.
More than 400 guests—including actors, scientists, advocates, and musicians—gathered for the 2024 TIME100 Gala at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday for a ceremony recognizing this year’s TIME100 honorees. The star-studded night brought together a wide range of influential figures, from singer-songwriter Dua Lipa to actor Colman Domingo to journalist and author E.
Motaz Azaiza spoke to TIME on the red carpet at this year’s TIME100 Gala in New York City. The Palestinian photojournalist is honored on this year’s list for his work showing the world what is going on in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war. He spoke about the Gaza solidarity encampments that are popping up at universities in New York and across the country.
A “foreign actor” is likely behind deepfake content that made Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sound like he’s urging military action against China, according to his communications office.
The government is investigating the spread of the manipulated video and will file cases against those responsible, the communications office said in a statement Friday.
TIME 100 honorees and guests gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday night for the 2024 TIME 100 Gala. Many of the honorees, including actors Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as well as musicians Jack Antonoff, Kylie Minogue, and 21 Savage, were present for the night’s festivities.
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