November 24, 2024 5:59 am

Day: November 2, 2024

Escalating Human Rights Violations in Bangladesh Amidst Political Turmoil

Deepanwita Martin Since July 16, 2024, Bangladesh has been engulfed in a harrowing wave of human rights violations, marked by mass killings and escalating violence that have drawn the attention and concern of the global community. The alarming situation has deteriorated sharply following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as reports reveal a staggering […]

What is Lebanon’s ancient city of Baalbek and why is Israel targeting it?

Israel’s first city-wide forced displacement calls for Lebanon’s eastern city of Baalbek were followed by air attacks. On October 29, 2024, people gathered to assess the aftermath of an overnight Israeli airstrike on the Gouraud Barracks neighborhood in Baalbek, Lebanon’s eastern city. The area, situated near the ancient Roman ruins of Heliopolis, suffered significant damage. […]

New Poll Reveals Americans’ Growing Distrust in Election Tallies

A survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that Americans are increasingly doubtful that votes will be accurately counted in the upcoming election on November 5. The poll shows that Republican voters are significantly more skeptical than Democrats about the accuracy of ballot counts. Approximately half of Republicans report having “a […]

2025-2026 White House Fellowship

The application for the 2025-2026 White House Fellows Program is now open. Today, Rose Vela, Director of the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships, announced the opening of the application season for the 2025-2026 White House Fellowship year: “This uniquely non-partisan program has a distinguished legacy that reaches back more than half a century, and […]

Indian Megastar Shah Rukh Khan’s “Royal” Birthday Celebration

Shah Rukh Khan, the King of Bollywood, celebrates his 59th birthday today. Over a 32-year career, he’s gone from a TV actor to a global film icon, reigning over one of the world’s glitziest and highest-grossing film industries. Indian news outlet News18 reports that Shah Rukh’s iconic home, “Mannat,” will be illuminated for his birthday […]

Eddie Murphy is set to play George Clinton

The film, which doesn’t have a title yet, is being made for Amazon MGM Studios. The script is being written by Virgil Williams, based on an earlier draft by Max Werner. Catherine Davis, a big fan of George Clinton, came up with the idea and shared it with Murphy. Bill Condon and Eddie Murphy previously […]

Tarantino Declines to Watch Villeneuve’s “Dune,” Criticizes Film Remakes

Quentin Tarantino says he won’t watch Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” movies, even though they’ve received great reviews. In a recent interview on “The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast,” Tarantino explained that he’s already seen the earlier version of “Dune” by David Lynch and doesn’t feel the need to see the story again. “I don’t need to see […]

Golden Globes 2025: Early Predictions for Movies and TV Shows

The Golden Globes will celebrate their 82nd ceremony in January 2025, and excitement is building as award season approaches. The deadline for submitting films and TV shows is November 4, and this year features a mix of popular and new entries, making the competition intense. Key PredictionsMovies : The comedy and musical categories are expected […]

New Godzilla Movie Announced

Godzilla is coming back to the big screen! A new Godzilla movie has been officially approved by Toho, the Japanese company that created Godzilla. This movie will be directed by Takashi Yamazaki, who made last year’s award-winning film ‘Godzilla Minus One’. Takashi Yamazaki will write and direct the new movie and will also work on […]

Cardi B Supports Kamala Harris at Rally, Says She’s ‘Promising a Lot’

Cardi B spoke passionately for Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Wisconsin. The event, called “When We Vote We Win,” included performances from various artists like GloRilla and the Isley Brothers. Cardi compared herself to Harris, saying they are both “underdogs” who have been underestimated. She shared that women often have to work […]