Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is under renewed fire over a Detroit animal shelter that a former employee called a "slaughterhouse", and his Republican opponent says the record proves Detroiters couldn't trust him with their pets. The controversy centers on Detroit Animal Care and Control, the city shelter that fell under El-Sayed's authority when […] The post Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over Detroit animal control record as whistleblower allegations resurface appeared first on American Almanac .
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is under renewed fire over a Detroit animal shelter that a former employee called a "slaughterhouse", and his Republican opponent says the record proves Detroiters couldn't trust him with their pets. The controversy centers on Detroit Animal Care and Control, the city shelter that fell under El-Sayed's authority when he served as Detroit's health director. A whistleblower lawsuit, a $63,000 city settlement, a federal court order blocking warrantless dog seizures, and state records showing thousands of animals euthanized have all resurfaced as El-Sayed campaigns for a U.S. Senate seat against Republican Mike Rogers. Rogers seized on the record in a post on X. "This is sickening," Rogers…Open
A military emergency unit pulled the remains of three medieval kings from a 10th-century Spanish monastery threatened by wildfire, part of a broader wave of blazes and drought battering Europe this week. Late Thursday, flames driven by high temperatures and strong winds pushed toward San Juan de la Peña, a monastery carved into a mountain […] The post Spanish troops rescue 11th-century royal remains from monastery as wildfire closes in appeared first on American Almanac .
A military emergency unit pulled the remains of three medieval kings from a 10th-century Spanish monastery threatened by wildfire, part of a broader wave of blazes and drought battering Europe this week. Late Thursday, flames driven by high temperatures and strong winds pushed toward San Juan de la Peña, a monastery carved into a mountain range in the Aragón region of northeastern Spain. The fire had been burning since Monday and had already consumed more than 3.5 square miles of terrain, forcing the evacuation of 16 surrounding towns. Authorities decided they could not risk leaving nearly a millennium of history inside. Mar Vaquero, vice-president of the Aragón region, told reporters that concern the monastery could be engulfed by…Open
Simon & Schuster plans to publish a new novel by Susan Abulhawa, an author with a documented record of antisemitic posts and praise for terrorism, and she is openly taunting the critics trying to stop it. Abulhawa announced the expanded partnership in a defiant video, mocking Jewish writers and editors who had spoken out against […] The post Simon & Schuster expands deal with author who called Jews 'demons' and praised Hamas attack appeared first on American Almanac .
Simon & Schuster plans to publish a new novel by Susan Abulhawa, an author with a documented record of antisemitic posts and praise for terrorism, and she is openly taunting the critics trying to stop it. Abulhawa announced the expanded partnership in a defiant video, mocking Jewish writers and editors who had spoken out against her earlier deal with the publishing giant. "The Zionists have missed or don't know, but Simon & Schuster will also be publishing my new novel," she said, adding that "Zionists are really mad." The video included digitally altered footage of her critics, set to foreboding music. Among those targeted: Eliana Johnson, editor in chief of the Washington Free Beacon, and John Podhoretz, editor of Commentary. A Simon &…Open
AI:Simon & Schuster has doubled down on its partnership with Susan Abulhawa, an author whose track record includes labeling Jewish people as "demons" and openly praising the Hamas terrorist attacks. Instead of taking a stand for basic human decency, this major publishing house is rewarding hateful rhetoric. In a move that can only be described as a slap in the face to common sense, Abulhawa has responded to public criticism by releasing a defiant video mocking Jewish writers and editors. The mainstream media's silence on this blatant endorsement of antisemitism allows these radical elements to thrive under the guise of "literature." It is a complete failure of editorial integrity that prioritizes political correctness over fundamental moral…Open
Rosie O'Donnell, 64, says she was "nervous" and caught off guard filming a bed scene with longtime friend Cynthia Nixon for the "Sex and the City" spinoff, a role she took only because Nixon asked her directly. O'Donnell made the comments Thursday on Amy Poehler's "Good Hang" podcast, describing the experience of playing a virgin […] The post Rosie O'Donnell calls intimate scene with Cynthia Nixon on 'And Just Like That' Season 3 'horrifying' appeared first on American Almanac .
Rosie O'Donnell, 64, says she was "nervous" and caught off guard filming a bed scene with longtime friend Cynthia Nixon for the "Sex and the City" spinoff, a role she took only because Nixon asked her directly. O'Donnell made the comments Thursday on Amy Poehler's "Good Hang" podcast, describing the experience of playing a virgin nun who sleeps with Nixon's character in the Season 3 premiere of "And Just Like That." The former talk show host said she agreed to the part without reading the full script, and regretted that decision the moment she saw what the scene required. The storyline, which the New York Post detailed when the premiere aired, features Nixon's Miranda Hobbes, now single and dating women after her breakup with the…Open
Kelly Ripa told podcast listeners that brushing her teeth too often caused gum recession severe enough to require surgery, a procedure her dentist had recommended five years before she finally went through with it. The 55-year-old television host disclosed the cause of her recent absence from "Live with Kelly and Mark" on her SiriusXM podcast, […] The post Kelly Ripa says overbrushing her teeth led to gum graft surgery that left her silent for 10 days appeared first on American Almanac .
Kelly Ripa told podcast listeners that brushing her teeth too often caused gum recession severe enough to require surgery, a procedure her dentist had recommended five years before she finally went through with it. The 55-year-old television host disclosed the cause of her recent absence from "Live with Kelly and Mark" on her SiriusXM podcast, "Let's Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa." Ripa called her habit a "good bad habit", one that sounds healthy but quietly damaged her gums over years of aggressive brushing. Her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, had already broken the news to viewers while Ripa recovered at home. Hosting alongside guest Nick Jonas, Consuelos explained that the gum graft procedure, in which a periodontist removes…Open
Disney and Macy's unveiled a new Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey parade balloon and a 30-piece capsule collection to mark the 100th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, with items already selling fast. The balloon reveal came at D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on August 13, where Disney pulled back the curtain on a float inspired by Mickey […] The post Disney and Macy's launch limited Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey collection for 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade appeared first on American Almanac .
Disney and Macy's unveiled a new Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey parade balloon and a 30-piece capsule collection to mark the 100th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, with items already selling fast. The balloon reveal came at D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on August 13, where Disney pulled back the curtain on a float inspired by Mickey Mouse's iconic role in the 1940 animated classic Fantasia. The balloon will march through New York City streets this November when the parade hits its centennial milestone. At the same moment, a coordinating capsule collection of branded merchandise went live on Macy's website at 7 a.m. PT. The limited-quantity lineup features products from six partner brands, Citizen, Crocs, Hallmark, Loungefly, Super…Open
Television's most decorated unmarried couple racked up five combined Emmy nominations this year for separate projects, yet the pair told Variety they still have no plans to walk down the aisle after thirteen years together. Russell, 50, and Rhys, 51, sat for a rare joint interview at an upstate New York hotel on the final […] The post Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys earn five Emmy nominations between them — and still haven't gotten engaged appeared first on American Almanac .
Television's most decorated unmarried couple racked up five combined Emmy nominations this year for separate projects, yet the pair told Variety they still have no plans to walk down the aisle after thirteen years together. Russell, 50, and Rhys, 51, sat for a rare joint interview at an upstate New York hotel on the final day of a family vacation. Russell had just wrapped Season 4 of "The Diplomat" in late June. Rhys was riding a wave of critical praise for "Widow's Bay," the Apple TV+ series that earned more Emmy nominations than any other new show this year. Between them, the couple picked up nods for acting and executive producing, a haul that places them alongside a short list of real-life couples nominated in the same cycle,…Open
The right’s reluctance to gatekeep may be its undoing.
AI:The New York Times has published an opinion piece arguing that Republicans risk making a significant political error by failing to implement stricter cultural gatekeeping. The article suggests that the Republican party's current approach may lead to strategic failures similar to past Democratic mistakes, essentially pushing for a move away from traditionalist stances to avoid isolation within the shifting American political landscape.Open
With “Coyote vs. Acme,” Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.
AI:Ian Frazier’s decades-old satire, "Coyote v. Acme," is finally being transitioned into a feature film, marking the latest instance of mainstream Hollywood cannibalizing intellectual property from long-standing literary humorists. While the prestige media establishment attempts to frame this as a simple cinematic adaptation, it represents the predictable cycle of the entertainment industry scavenging creative works to satisfy the constant hunger for content.Open