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Queen Latifah will take her final bow as street vigilante Robyn McCall in “The Equalizer” on Sunday as CBS canceled the beloved drama, ending a five-season run. The primetime thriller, which first aired in 2021, followed Latifah’s McCall, a former CIA operative and mom, who tasked herself with helping others. The season finale, which was set for Sunday, will act as the series finale, Deadline reported. Queen Latifah portrays Robyn McCall in a scene from “The Equalizer.” CBS Latifah also served as the show’s executive producer alongside production partner Shakim Comper. She paid tribute to the show and her character on…
NEW YORK – Harvey Weinstein ’s lawyers got their turn Thursday to question a woman who alleges the one-time Hollywood heavyweight held her down and forced oral sex on her nearly two decades ago.Miriam Haley, testifying for a third day at Weinstein’s rape retrial, was grilled about details of her recollections — such as exactly how she once propped open an apartment building door — and the bigger picture of her story. Defense lawyer Jennifer Bonjean underscored that Haley, who was then looking for entertainment production work, stayed in touch with Weinstein despite feeling humiliated when he complimented her legs…
Anyone in the D.C. area who has been tracking cherry blossom news knows that Stumpy, the little cherry tree that could (at least, until he couldn’t anymore), has a devoted fan base. Yes, the persistent, scraggly-looking cherry tree that kept blooming year after year, despite all the odds stacked against him, has been removed from the Tidal Basin. But his brief time in the spotlight inspired a 10K mascot, a real tribute from actual diplomats, offerings of cards and whiskeys, a calendar — and now, a bobblehead. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced Friday that it’s offering…
The bulk of the testimony during week two of the Karen Read retrial came from a cellphone expert and a key witness who was a close friend of John O’Keefe. A consequential moment, however, happened without the jury in the room. The judge allowed two of the defense’s key witnesses to testify later at trial over the strong objections of the prosecution. Still, she had harsh words for Read’s lawyers. Judge Beverly Cannone said there were “repeated and deliberate” discovery violations by Read’s lawyers and even described the defense’s actions as an “ambush that has been set upon here.” Ultimately,…
Name, image and likeness is taking college sports by storm, and it might take the government to slow it down. After meeting with Alabama head coach Nick Saban Thursday, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order to regulate NIL deals in college athletics. According to The Wall Street Journal, Saban told Trump the influx of money has hurt college sports. Saban does not want to halt NIL payments but wants them “reformed.” In an appearance on Fox News Channel last year, Saban urged Congress to step in and make NIL “equal across the board.” “And I think that…
Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. EDT today (12:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from CANCER into LEO. Happy Birthday for Saturday, May 3, 2025: You’re perceptive and an excellent judge of character. You’re inquisitive, optimistic and sociable, although emotionally detached. This year you receive acknowledgement and praise for your past efforts. Expect a raise, a promotion, an award or kudos of some kind. Seize business opportunities and act on them. Enjoy the spotlight! ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★This is a wonderful day to schmooze with others. Enjoy…
The woman convicted of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart over two decades ago was arrested Thursday for violating her sex offender probation. Wanda Barzee, who abducted then-14-year-old Smart with her husband Brian David Mitchell in 2002, is accused of illegally visiting Liberty Park and Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 79-year-old reportedly told the Salt Lake City Police Department that God encouraged her to visit the green spaces and “sit on the benches and feed the ducks,” according to KUTV. Wanda Barzee was shown wearing a prison uniform in this photograph taken in April 2016. AP She was not…
NEW YORK – Uncertainty continues to hang over the latest round of financial results and forecasts for companies both big and small as they try to navigate a global trade system severely shaken by a shift in U.S. policy.Roughly half of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported their latest quarterly financial results, but the focus has been on how they will adjust to tariffs and any change in consumers’ behavior. Here’s a look a what companies are saying about tariffs and the potential impact:General MotorsGeneral Motors expects tariffs to inflict between $4 billion and $5 billion in damage…
WASHINGTON – When the Justice Department lifted a school desegregation order in Louisiana this week, officials called its continued existence a “historical wrong” and suggested that others dating to the Civil Rights Movement should be reconsidered.The end of the 1966 legal agreement with Plaquemines Parish schools announced Tuesday shows the Trump administration is “getting America refocused on our bright future,” Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said.Inside the Justice Department, officials appointed by President Donald Trump have expressed desire to withdraw from other desegregation orders they see as an unnecessary burden on schools, according to a person familiar with the issue…
BOSTON — In the aftermath of an otherwise encouraging 6-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, the Red Sox lamented the loss of first baseman Triston Casas, who was carted off the field in the bottom of the second inning following what appeared to be a serious injury to his left knee.“It’s a significant knee injury,” confirmed Alex Cora. “He’s at the hospital right now, getting more tests and all that stuff. We’ll have more information (Saturday).”Cora and a member of the team’s training staff rushed out to attend to Casas, who stumbled over the first base bag while attempting to…