California is about to give Hollywood studios a lucrative tax deal during the writers' strike
A bill at Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk makes California's film and TV tax credit refundable for cash. It also mandates productions to comply with new firearm safety protocols inspired by the 2021 "Rust" shooting and implements requirements for meeting diversity targets.
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FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain's armbands at Women's World Cup after standoff in Qatar
The anti-discrimination “One Love” captain’s armband denied to teams at the men’s World Cup in Qatar will be worn at the Women’s World Cup next month in an amended version now approved by soccer authorities
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Kevin Spacey is a 'sexual bully,' UK prosecutor tells court
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is "a sexual bully" and "a man who sexually assaults other men," a British prosecutor alleged Friday at the start of a sexual assault trial in which he is charged with 12 offenses against four men.
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Solomon Islands country profile
Provides an overview of Solomon Islands, including key facts about this Pacific island nation.
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Criminal investigation into Coast Guard Academy revealed years of sexual assault cover-ups, but findings were kept secret
A secret investigation into alleged sexual abuse at the US Coast Guard Academy, the training ground for the Coast Guard's top officers, uncovered a dark history of rapes, assaults and other serious misconduct being ignored and, at times, covered up by high-ranking officials.
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This Chinese company will pay its workers $140 million to have kids
China's Trip.com, one of the world's largest online travel agencies, is introducing new childcare subsidies worth 1 billion yuan ($138 million) to encourage its 32,000 employees to have kids.
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Poland charges Russian ice hockey player with spying
The suspect, a Russian national playing in Poland's major league, faces up to 10 years in prison.
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China raises relending, rediscounting quotas for farm sector, small firms by $27.5 billion
BEIJING China's central bank said on Friday it will increase its relending and rediscount quotas by 200 billion
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Roundup: Shakira Releases New Song About Gerard Pique; MLB All-Star Starters Announced; J.J. Watt Joins CBS
Shakira releases new song about Gerard Pique, MLB All-Star starters announced, J.J. Watt is joining CBS and more in the Roundup.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chicago’s Nascar Weekend Offers Headaches, Little Economic Gain
Nascar is about to hit the road in Chicago for the first-ever street race in its marquee series.
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N-Dubz get 'The Ick' on their new song
N-Dubz have shared the latest track from their upcoming album 'Timeless'.
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Fourth of July gas prices take almost unprecedented plunge
The roads will be crowded this Fourth of July weekend, but travelers have at least one thing going for them: much cheaper gas prices than last year.
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