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Dozens of states have lured film and TV production with financial incentives. Years after gutting its program during a budget crisis, Michigan wants to rejoin the arms race.

The US has presented a draft resolution to the UN Security Council urging for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, tied to the release of hostages. Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed the initiative during an interview with Saudi media, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing civilian protection and humanitarian aid delivery amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The proposed resolution underscores the urgent need for a ceasefire to safeguard civilians on all sides and facilitate essential... Читать дальше...

New York Democrat and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer created a firestorm of controversy when he called on Israel's prime minister to step aside in a speech last week.

A former Google employee has expressed concern that the company is free to define "fairness" for the world and may be underrepresenting political viewpoints.

Canada is facing a shortage of measles vaccines amid a rise in cases across the country and around the world, and an increase in demand.

Chennai’s Amrita International student, Sreya discusses her practice sessions and produce hunting that helped her cinch gold at the 2024 Culinary Olympics held in Germany.

ROY KEANE agreed with Gary Neville that he would be worth £100million in today’s transfer market.

1. Ozempic, Wegovy Cost Drives Weight-Loss Patients to Pricey Off-Ramp  Bloomberg
2. Opinion | The High Cost of Weight-Loss Drugs  The New York Times
3. Restrictions Eased on Bariatric Surgery Due to GLP-1 Costs  Medscape
4. Even among the insured, weight loss drugs are rarely prescribed, study suggests  Yahoo! Voices

1. Biden administration to forgive $5.8 billion in student debt for nearly 78,000 borrowers  CNBC
2. Biden to forgive $5.8 billion in student loan debt for nearly 78,000 public-sector workers  CNN
3. Biden cancels nearly $6B in student debt for public service workers  Axios
4. Biden Approves $5.8 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation for 78,000 Borrowers  The New York Times
5. Biden administration forgives $6 billion in student debt. Here's who qualifies for forgiveness. ... Читать дальше...

Food banks in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighbourhood are sounding the alarm over a sharp increase in demand and the need to address the root causes of food insecurity.

When you think of travel to Italy, Versilia, in the region of Tuscany, might not be the first destination that comes to mind. Located in the shadow of the well-renowned areas of Chianti and the Val d’Orcia, Versilia is definitely off the beaten path. But Versilia has it all, including the rolling hills and lovely […]

When you think of travel to Italy, Versilia, in the region of Tuscany, might not be the first destination that comes to mind. Located in the shadow of the well-renowned areas of Chianti and the Val d’Orcia, Versilia is definitely off the beaten path. But Versilia has it all, including the rolling hills and lovely […]

The former CNN and NBC boss wants a new media empire. Is that even possible in 2024?

23-Down, Four Letters: Onionlike one, per Shrek

Today is Thursday, March 21, the 81st day of 2024. There are 285 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 21, 1965, civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began their third, successful march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. On this date: In 1685, composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany. In 1935, Persia officially changed its name to Iran. In 1945, during World War II, Allied bombers began four days of raids over Germany. In 1952... Читать дальше...

Radio host Hugh Hewitt dissects former President Trump's civil fraud case and argues an appeals court must stop the "charade" for New York's sake.

The Russian opposition saw its organizational structures demolished even before the war. As a result, there weren’t many options for what they could do during this contest. They adopted two main tactical approaches.

Wales stand-in captain Ben Davies says having Aaron Ramsey on the bench for Thursday’s Euro 2024 playoff semi-final is a huge boost as they seek to secure a spot in this year’s finals. Robert Page’s side must get past Finland in Cardiff and either Poland or Estonia on March 26...

The chief diversity officer of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, LaVar Charleston, who also teaches at the university’s school of education, has a decades-long track record of research misconduct, according to a complaint filed with the university on Wednesday and a Washington Free Beacon analysis. That misconduct includes presenting old studies as new research, which he has done at least five times over the course of his career.

The utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.

The alternatives have a similar taste, packaging and marketing. Anti-smoking activists say this is a way to get around state and federal bans.

The rough finishes of an existing concrete and brick structure are contrasted by white exhibition spaces at Arario Gallery in Seoul, completed by Japanese studio Schemata Architects. The gallery is located at the rear of the Space Group Building, a modernist icon in South Korea that houses the Arario Museum. Designed by architect Kim Swoo-geun,

The basic resources sub-index led sectoral gains with a 2.7% jump as prices of most metals climbed after the U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its projection of three rate cuts for this year, while gold prices soared to a record high.

It's supposed to be a nonsectarian school, but the misstatements have come out in class.

Karen Gillan -- who is famous for her action-comedy roles, told UPI she signed on to star in the new psychological thriller, "Sleeping Dogs," because it allowed her to play a mystery women in story filled with twists.