Archives for April 2023

The director of the upcoming documentary series "Queen Cleopatra" brushed off criticisms of "blackwashing" over her choice to cast a Black actress as the famous Egyptian queen. … [Read more...] about ‘Queen Cleopatra’ director defends casting Black actress

The House Select Committee on China is preparing new proposals to crack down on the Chinese government's suspected use of clandestine "police stations" inside the United States to monitor dissidents and expatriate Chinese nationals, according to Rep. Mike Gallagher, the Wisconsin Republican who chairs the recently created panel. … [Read more...] about House China panel eyes crackdown on Chinese police posts in U.S.

Fox News Media shook the U.S. broadcasting and political landscape by announcing Monday that it has parted ways with top-rated primetime host Tucker Carlson, a stunning move with implications for the network's audience primacy, litigation battles, and the 2024 election. … [Read more...] about Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News shakes up political, media terrain

President Biden's beef with the meat-packing industry went up in smoke. … [Read more...] about Biden abandons grilling of meat producers while prices remain high

ESPN began informing employees of layoffs Monday, which are job cuts that are taking place throughout its corporate owner, the Walt Disney Company. … [Read more...] about ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney