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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Hayden Panettiere's mother challenges boyfriend's account of actress's final hours

Lesley Vogel, the estranged mother of actress Hayden Panettiere, is publicly disputing the story told by the man who was with her daughter when she died, and pressing South Carolina law enforcement to dig deeper. Panettiere, the 36-year-old Golden Globe nominee known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, was found unresponsive on August 16 […] The post Hayden Panettiere's mother challenges boyfriend's account of actress's final hours appeared first on American Almanac .

Lesley Vogel, the estranged mother of actress Hayden Panettiere, is publicly disputing the story told by the man who was with her daughter when she died, and pressing South Carolina law enforcement to dig deeper. Panettiere, the 36-year-old Golden Globe nominee known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, was found unresponsive on August 16 at an Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina, where she had been staying with Brian Hickerson. EMTs responded for a cardiac arrest. They administered Narcan, the drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, and performed CPR. Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene. Now Vogel, 70, says the account Hickerson and his brother have given about that day is "full of holes." In interviews with the Daily Mail and…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Mark Ruffalo draws fire from ADL, Simon Wiesenthal Center after tying Paramount merger to Israeli military

Actor Mark Ruffalo is facing sharp public rebukes from Paramount, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center after he linked a $111 billion corporate merger to what he called "genocide", a charge all three organizations labeled antisemitic. The 58-year-old "Avengers" actor posted an Instagram Story on Aug. 21 sharing a resurfaced 2024 video clip […] The post Mark Ruffalo draws fire from ADL, Simon Wiesenthal Center after tying Paramount merger to Israeli military appeared first on American Almanac .

Actor Mark Ruffalo is facing sharp public rebukes from Paramount, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center after he linked a $111 billion corporate merger to what he called "genocide", a charge all three organizations labeled antisemitic. The 58-year-old "Avengers" actor posted an Instagram Story on Aug. 21 sharing a resurfaced 2024 video clip of Oracle executive vice chair Safra Catz discussing the tech company's support for Israel's military following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Ruffalo used the clip to argue against the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that would place CNN, HBO, and Warner Bros. under the control of the Ellison family. David Ellison, CEO of Paramount…Open

What connection exists between the Ellison family and the Paramount Skydance merger?
David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, is the son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. Additionally, Safra Catz, an Oracle executive vice chair, sits on the Paramount Skydance board.
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What are the specific comments made by Jim Berk, the CEO of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, regarding Ruffalo's remarks?
Jim Berk stated that invoking Israel in an issue where it is "completely irrelevant" is a "textbook case of obsession and demonization." He commended Paramount for refusing to allow prejudice to masquerade as corporate criticism.
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What legal challenges are being brought against the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger?
Twelve state attorneys general, including those from California and New York, are challenging the deal, arguing that it violates the Clayton Antitrust Act, which is designed to prevent mergers that substantially reduce competition.
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What video clip did Mark Ruffalo share on Instagram on August 21 to support his argument?
He shared a resurfaced 2024 video clip of Oracle executive vice chair Safra Catz discussing the tech company's support for Israel's military following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Catz mentioned that Oracle has "profoundly scary technology" and worked to "advance the agenda for the Israeli military."
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - British riders steal the show at UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Les Gets

Harriet Harnden beat the reigning world champion and pocketed a $100,000 bonus at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Les Gets, France, a race where fans wave chainsaws and riders launch 30 feet through the air at 40 mph. Harnden, a British downhill racer, edged out reigning world champion Vali Holl to win the […] The post British riders steal the show at UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Les Gets appeared first on American Almanac .

Harriet Harnden beat the reigning world champion and pocketed a $100,000 bonus at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Les Gets, France, a race where fans wave chainsaws and riders launch 30 feet through the air at 40 mph. Harnden, a British downhill racer, edged out reigning world champion Vali Holl to win the women's elite race at the French Alpine ski resort this weekend. Jordan Williams, another Brit riding for Specialized, holds the lead in the men's elite overall standings after a season that started with a broken collarbone last winter. French favorite Max Alran won the men's elite race on home soil, sending the crowd into a frenzy that Williams, a three-time World Cup winner, called unlike anything he had experienced. The results cap…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Prince Harry leaves African Parks board as charity faces human rights abuse findings

Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks, a conservation charity that confirmed its own rangers committed human rights abuses, the latest in a string of charity departures for the Duke of Sussex as he prepares to move back to Britain. African Parks announced Harry's exit on Monday alongside a slate of […] The post Prince Harry leaves African Parks board as charity faces human rights abuse findings appeared first on American Almanac .

Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks, a conservation charity that confirmed its own rangers committed human rights abuses, the latest in a string of charity departures for the Duke of Sussex as he prepares to move back to Britain. African Parks announced Harry's exit on Monday alongside a slate of new board members, capping a decade-long relationship that began in 2016 and included a six-year stint as the organization's president. The 41-year-old duke shifted to a seat on the board of directors in 2023, but now his name is off the roster entirely. Chairperson Vas Narasimhan thanked Harry via the charity's website for "a decade of committed service to African Parks." Neither African Parks nor Harry's spokesperson…Open

How has Prince Harry described his connection to the continent of Africa?
In a July 2022 speech at the United Nations, Prince Harry stated that he first visited Africa at age 13 and called it his "lifeline." He described the continent as a place where he felt closest to his late mother, Princess Diana, and where he sought solace after her death, as well as the place where he found a "soulmate" in his wife, Meghan Markle.
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What was the nature of Prince Harry's departure from the charity Sentebale?
Prince Harry resigned from Sentebale in March 2025, a charity he co-founded in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. The departure involved a significant conflict with the charity's chairwoman, Sophie Chandauka, who accused Harry of orchestrating a bullying and harassment campaign to force her out, involving allegations of misogyny, misogynoir, and abuse of power. Sentebale's trustees and Harry described the breakdown as "devastating." Although the Charity Commission for England and Wales found no evidence of widespread or systemic bullying or harassment, Sentebale sued Harry in April for libel and slander, accusing him of a "coordinated adverse media campaign."
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What are the specific details regarding Prince Harry's involvement and departure from the board of African Parks?
Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks, a conservation charity, after a decade-long relationship that began in 2016. During this time, he had a six-year stint as the organization's president and moved to a seat on the board of directors in 2023. His exit was announced on a Monday alongside a slate of new board members as part of what the charity framed as a "governance refresh." While his spokesperson stated he is proud of his 10 years with the organization and that his commitment to African conservation continues, no specific reason for the departure was offered.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Former child star Raquel Lee sues Disney, alleging rape on set at age 14

Former child actress Raquel Lee has filed a lawsuit accusing Disney of failing to protect her from an employee who allegedly raped her during a 2001 film shoot, and the company has refused to comment. Lee, now 39, alleges in the complaint that a middle-aged male Disney employee groomed and sexually assaulted her while she […] The post Former child star Raquel Lee sues Disney, alleging rape on set at age 14 appeared first on American Almanac .

Former child actress Raquel Lee has filed a lawsuit accusing Disney of failing to protect her from an employee who allegedly raped her during a 2001 film shoot, and the company has refused to comment. Lee, now 39, alleges in the complaint that a middle-aged male Disney employee groomed and sexually assaulted her while she was working on the Disney Channel Original Movie "The Poof Point," filmed in Utah when she was 14 years old. The man, identified only as "Mr. Doe" in the filing, was at least double her age. USA TODAY reported it obtained the legal complaint directly. The lawsuit names Disney as a defendant and alleges the company violated child labor laws by separating Lee from her on-set guardian for the majority of each day and…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Chicago electrician trapped 130 feet up in gas station sign recorded farewell messages for his family

A Chicago electrician spent six sweltering hours trapped inside a narrow compartment atop a 130-foot gas station sign in Wilmington, Illinois, and recorded goodbye messages for his wife and children when he feared he might not make it down alive. AJ Gow and a co-worker were servicing a towering truck stop sign along Interstate 55 […] The post Chicago electrician trapped 130 feet up in gas station sign recorded farewell messages for his family appeared first on American Almanac .

A Chicago electrician spent six sweltering hours trapped inside a narrow compartment atop a 130-foot gas station sign in Wilmington, Illinois, and recorded goodbye messages for his wife and children when he feared he might not make it down alive. AJ Gow and a co-worker were servicing a towering truck stop sign along Interstate 55 on July 21, using a telescopic boom lift to reach the top. When the co-worker climbed down to grab water and a battery-powered fan, the lift malfunctioned. It would not go back up. Gow was stranded more than 130 feet in the air, alone, inside a compartment just 16 inches wide, too cramped to stand fully upright. Local firefighters responded, but their tallest ladders reached only about 100 feet. The sign pole had…Open

What medical condition did AJ Gow suffer from following his rescue?
Gow required hospitalization for severe dehydration after spending roughly four hours without water in the sweltering sign compartment.
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Why were local firefighters unable to reach AJ Gow using their own equipment?
The tallest ladders available to the Wilmington Fire Protection District only reached about 100 feet, which left Gow 30 feet beyond their reach. Additionally, the sign pole did not have any built-in stairs or a ladder.
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What happened to Chicago electrician AJ Gow while he was working in Wilmington, Illinois?
AJ Gow was trapped for approximately six sweltering hours inside a narrow 16-inch wide compartment atop a 130-foot gas station sign. The incident occurred on July 21 while he and a co-worker were servicing a truck stop sign along Interstate 55 using a telescopic boom lift. After his co-worker climbed down to get water and a fan, the lift malfunctioned and would not go back up, leaving Gow stranded alone in a space too cramped to stand fully upright.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Two 13-year-olds kicked a chef in the head and stole his phone — all for a TikTok video, they told him

A single father who cooks meals for the homeless was kicked in the back of the head and robbed while sitting in his apartment complex hot tub, by two 13-year-old boys who later admitted they did it for TikTok. Gregory Medina, 48, was soaking in the jacuzzi at Creekside Village apartments in San Bernardino, California, […] The post Two 13-year-olds kicked a chef in the head and stole his phone — all for a TikTok video, they told him appeared first on American Almanac .

A single father who cooks meals for the homeless was kicked in the back of the head and robbed while sitting in his apartment complex hot tub, by two 13-year-old boys who later admitted they did it for TikTok. Gregory Medina, 48, was soaking in the jacuzzi at Creekside Village apartments in San Bernardino, California, on the evening of August 14 when the two teenagers approached from behind. Medina had his AirPods in, listening to a lecture for school. He never heard them coming. One boy kicked him in the back of the head. The other stooped down, grabbed his phone, and both ran. The kick broke Medina's glasses and knocked his AirPods loose. The stolen phone, a $1,000 iPhone, was his only lifeline to his 12-year-old daughter, his classes,…Open

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YOUTUBE (Fox News) - 'LULU LENIN': Wealthy socialist TORCHED over privileged lifestyle

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What was the reaction to Grace Ryan's defense of her wealthy background?
Grace Ryan, a self-described progressive, faced social media backlash after defending her wealthy background using the term 'noblesse oblige'.
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NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - German City Councilor Sparks Outrage With Proposal for Swingers’ Party at Mannheim City Hall

Mannheim city councilor Julien Ferrat wants to host sex parties at city hall, arguing “group sex with city council members would be the ultimate in closeness with the citizens.”dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images by Diana [...]

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NYTIMES (Christine Hauser) - U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Was Arrested by Border Patrol

The sailor, Joshua Aviles, was on his way home from the Middle East aboard the beleaguered aircraft carrier when he learned his father had been detained.

Who is the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln sailor who learned his father was detained by Border Patrol while returning from the Middle East?
Joshua Aviles. He learned of his father's detention while he was on his way home from the Middle East aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln.
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