Tedde Moore, the Canadian actress who played the stern but memorable Miss Shields in the 1983 holiday classic A Christmas Story, has died at 79 in the Ontario lakeside town she loved, leaving behind a family that called her farewell "beyond beautiful and also difficult." Moore died on August 5 in Huntsville, Ontario, surrounded by […] The post Tedde Moore, beloved teacher from A Christmas Story, dead at 79 appeared first on American Almanac .
Tedde Moore, the Canadian actress who played the stern but memorable Miss Shields in the 1983 holiday classic A Christmas Story, has died at 79 in the Ontario lakeside town she loved, leaving behind a family that called her farewell "beyond beautiful and also difficult." Moore died on August 5 in Huntsville, Ontario, surrounded by family, her relatives announced in a Facebook post. Her cause of death was not disclosed. Moore had publicly revealed a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2009, a condition that also struck her son Noah, a Grammy-winning music producer, who was diagnosed with MS in 2005 at age 22. The family's tribute painted a picture of a woman who shaped lives well beyond the screen, a teacher by temperament, a mother and…Open
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex turned up at a charity gala in Victoria, British Columbia, walking through a corridor of bagpipers, and Meghan made sure Instagram saw every second of it. Meghan Markle, 45, and Prince Harry, 41, attended the 40th anniversary celebration of The David Foster Foundation on Friday night. The event honored […] The post Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend David Foster Foundation gala in Canada, complete with bagpipe fanfare appeared first on American Almanac .
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex turned up at a charity gala in Victoria, British Columbia, walking through a corridor of bagpipers, and Meghan made sure Instagram saw every second of it. Meghan Markle, 45, and Prince Harry, 41, attended the 40th anniversary celebration of The David Foster Foundation on Friday night. The event honored the charity founded in 1986 by 16-time Grammy winner David Foster, 76, in his home city of Victoria. The foundation provides financial support to Canadian families whose children need life-saving organ transplants and raises awareness of organ donation in both Canada and the United States. By Saturday, Meghan had posted a video to Instagram showing the couple's arrival. The clip captured the pair strolling…Open
LeBron James's wife and her business partner say they were denied entry at a Hermès store in Italy despite having an appointment, and that their complaint got the saleswoman fired and the store temporarily shut down. Savannah James and friend April McDaniel recounted the incident this week on Danielle Robay's Question Everything podcast, describing a […] The post Savannah James says Hermès saleswoman who turned her away in Italy was fired appeared first on American Almanac .
LeBron James's wife and her business partner say they were denied entry at a Hermès store in Italy despite having an appointment, and that their complaint got the saleswoman fired and the store temporarily shut down. Savannah James and friend April McDaniel recounted the incident this week on Danielle Robay's Question Everything podcast, describing a shopping trip that started with a snub and ended with champagne, macarons, and a private viewing of the luxury brand's full inventory, crocodile leather included. Neither Hermès nor representatives for the James family have confirmed or denied the account. The Daily Mail reported it had reached out to both sides for comment and had not heard back at the time of publication. Every detail…Open
Tropical Storm Dolphin dumped heavy rain in eastern China, causing flooding in some areas after making landfall as a typhoon the previous day. According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, Dolphin had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. #typhoon #severeweather #china #tropicalstorm
The Senate early Saturday morning confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general, with the nominee narrowly securing sufficient GOP backing after making a number of promises about how he would handle his tenure as the country’s top law enforcement officer. The vote was 50-49. Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6017820-senate-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/ #ToddBlanche #AttorneyGeneral #Trump #DepartmentofJustice #DOJ
Growing movements on the left and the right says America should give up its place as the world’s lone superpower and share influence with rivals like China. Would this be wise? What would be the consequences of such a global shift? Jeremy Boreing, social commentator and host of The Jeremy Boreing Show, answers these critical questions. Listen to 5-Minute Videos on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Monday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/3OSGlUL Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/3Nfs9on Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU: Instagram ( / prageru ) X ( / prageru ) Facebook ( / prageru ) TikTok ( /…
On the August 10, 2026 episode of The NEWSMAX Daily, host Tony Marino looks at a consequential week in Washington as newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche prepares to be sworn in at the White House. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum weighs in on the rise of candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, while Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers sounds the alarm on electing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. In Connecticut, House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora and state Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto react to a new law encouraging Arab and Islamic studies in public schools. Former Democratic fundraiser Evan Barker explains why she walked away from the party, and NEWSMAX's Bob Brooks examines why…
