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Twelve Conversational Headlines From The Past Week:
- ‘WICKED’ EARLY REVIEWS UNITE IN THEIR VERDICT OF A FILM RIDDLED WITH SCANDAL AND CONTROVERSY: Fans are divided over the filmmakers’ decision to split the beloved Broadway show into two separate films, a move some feel undermines the story’s continuity and pacing.
- BRONY JAMES REPORTEDLY WILL BE SENT DOWN TO G-LEAGUE AFTER LAKERS’ ROAD TRIP: This move is part of a developmental strategy that will allow him to gain more playtime while transitioning between the Lakers’ main roster and their G-League affiliate.
- RAPPER LIL DURK ARRESTED IN MURDER-FOR-HIRE PLOT: Authorities allege that Lil Durk orchestrated a plan targeting rival rapper Quando Rondo as retaliation related to a 2022 incident.
- JUDGE ORDERS VIRGINIA TO RESTORE 1,600 VOTER REGISTRATIONS CANCELED IN EFFORT TO PURGE NONCITIZENS: This decision follows allegations by the Department of Justice and advocacy groups that Virginia’s voter removal process may have improperly disqualified voters based on flawed criteria.
- ADELE BURSTS INTO TEARS AS SHE EMBRACES CÉLINE DION IN THE AUDIENCE OF HER LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY: Fans at the show captured the touching interaction, highlighting a beautiful connection between the two iconic vocalists.
- MENENDEZ BROTHERS RECEIVE SUPPORT FOR CLEMENCY FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY DA GEORGE GASCÓN: Gascón’s decision reflects an evolving perspective on cases involving alleged trauma, citing the Menendez brothers’ claims of abuse and significant rehabilitation efforts during incarceration.
- DODGERS WIN WORLD SERIES IN 5 GAMES, OVERCOME 5-RUN DEFICIT WITH HELP OF ERRORS TO BEAT YANKEES 7-6: This win highlighted the Dodgers’ resilience and marked a significant achievement in their season.
- STEVE BANNON, TO BE RELEASED FROM PRISON ON TUESDAY AFTER 4-MONTH SENTENCE: Bannon was held at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, following his refusal to comply with a subpoena from the January 6th congressional investigation.
- MSNBC’S ANDREA MITCHELL ANNOUNCES ON AIR SHE’S STEPPING DOWN FROM HER DAILY SHOW: She will remain involved at MSNBC and continue contributing to special reports and political analysis.
- BOB COSTAS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM MLB GAMES AMID RECENT BACKLASH TO PLAY-BY-PLAY COVERAGE: Costas began his MLB broadcasting journey in the early 1980s with NBC, where he called games until 2000, including World Series broadcasts in 1995, 1997, and 1999.
- DONALD TRUMP BOARDS A GARBAGE TRUCK TO DRAW ATTENTION TO BIDEN REMARK: Trump used this symbolic gesture to mock Biden’s words and highlight his opposition, framing the moment as connecting with supporters in a unique way while drawing attention to the alleged insult.
- L.A. COUNTY SUES PEPSI AND COCA-COLA OVER THEIR ROLE IN ONGOING PLASTIC POLLUTION CRISIS: This legal action is part of a broader trend where state and local governments, along with environmental groups, are holding corporations accountable for their roles in plastic pollution.
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