Author: Ashley Gonzalez
The film, directed by Pablo Larraín, will depict the Royal Family’s 1991 Christmas holiday in which Diana, Princess of Wales, decides to end her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales. What We Know: The teaser trailer reflects the “claustrophobic environment” Diana lived through. Kristen Stewart, who will take on the role of the “People’s Princess,” says the movie will explore the trauma she endured for leaving the monarchy. Additionally, Stewart said the film is “a physical assertion of the sum of her parts,” starting with her maiden name, Spencer. The film’s title reflects Diana’s efforts to return to herself. “Spencer…
In addition to cancelling The Jump, ESPN also removed Rachel Nichols from NBA coverage. What We Know: The network confirmed Nichols’ departure on Thursday. ESPN’s Senior Vice President of Production David Roberts declared in a statement that Nichols and ESPN mutually agreed that ending her time with the channel was the best approach for NBA coverage. Roberts went on to call Nichols “an excellent reporter, host, and journalist;” he also thanked her for her contributions to NBA content. Nichols confirmed her time with the sports network ended on Twitter. On social media, she thanked The Jump’s production crew for assisting her for the past…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently reviewing booster data from vaccine manufacturers and other countries given at 6 months. What We Know: An unnamed source told the Wall Street Journal the boosters would be approved for all three COVID-19 vaccines administered in the US- Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. In addition, they declared approval would come in mid-September. The information comes after officials reported that booster shots would become available to some adults 8 months after their last dose beginning on September 20. These include healthcare providers, nursing home residents, and other seniors. However, booster rollout depends on FDA…
A brief firefight erupted at one gate in Hamid Karzai International Airport as U.S. troops supervised the emergency evacuations of Western citizens and some Afghan nationals. What We Know: Navy Capt. William Urban, the combatant command overseeing American military operations in the region, said the event took place after “an unknown hostile factor” fired at Afghan security forces, killing an officer. The forces retaliated by returning fire, and, in response, U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) coalition troops became involved. Several Afghans were wounded in the firefight. Despite this, no American or NATO forces were hurt. The event occurs…
Reverend Jesse Jackson and his wife Jacqueline are currently being treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. What We Know: News about the couple’s diagnosis became public after a statement released by the Reverend’s Rainbow/Push Coalition on Saturday. In the statement, officials declared that doctors were monitoring both Jesse and Jacqueline; it did not provide any further information. However, their son, Jonathan, provided more information on Sunday. Jonathan told the Associated Press that doctors are carefully observing Jesse and Jacqueline because of their ages. Additionally, the two responded “positively” to treatments and were resting. On Monday, Jonathan said his parents’…
The Department of Education (DOE) announced it would eliminate the outstanding loans of over 32,000 borrowers with significant, permanent disabilities. It will also remove barriers that block future students from qualifying for this relief. What We Know: The DOE’s declaration erases approximately $5.8 million in debt. In addition, NPR writes that it symbolizes a “significant step” toward improving a “troubled debt relief program meant to help borrowers with disabilities.” U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona confirmed this statement when the Education Department revealed its decision, stating it would remove a major barrier for disabled students. “Today’s action removes a major barrier…
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani fled the country as the Taliban invaded the capital of Kabul. What We Know: After Ghani left Afghanistan, many wondered where he went. The United Arab Emirates confirmed Ghani and his family traveled to their country via a statement. The country announced the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation could confirm the UAE housed Ghani on humanitarian grounds. Ghani defended his decision to leave Afghanistan over the weekend. Ghani said that if he stayed in his position, “countless” countrymen would die. In addition, Kabul would see destruction. U.S. News reports that Ghani’s “swift departure”…
Departments in the Biden Administration are investigating who’s to blame for the rushed and dangerous evacuation of American citizens and Afghans after the Taliban overtook Afghanistan this weekend. What We Know: On Monday, one day after the takeover, Afghans traveled to Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul in an attempt to flee the country, as the United States quickly sent troops to facilitate the safe evacuation of US Embassy employees. When military planes left the airport, Afghans clung to the aircrafts’ fuselage while it took off. It has been reported that at least two people died amid the chaos. Military officials…
Fortunately, no phone numbers, account numbers, PINs, passwords, or financial information of the approximately 50 million customers’ records were compromised. What We Know: T-Mobile reported on Wednesday that the names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license information, and other identification data of over 40 million potential and current customers were exposed in a data breach. In addition, 7.8 million postpaid users were also affected. The company also confirmed that hackers obtained approximately 850,000 active T-Mobile prepaid customer names, phone numbers, and account PINs. Despite T-Mobile users being affected by the breach, Metro by T-Mobile, Sprint prepaid, and Boost Mobile customers stayed…
The first phase of R. Kelly’s trial began on Aug. 9 with a jury selection after several delays. What We Know: U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly asked potential jurors if they could keep an open mind about Kelly as he faces charges for abusing women and girls for nearly two decades. Donnelly also reminded jurors that Kelly was presumed innocent, so they should not feel influenced by any bad publicity the singer experienced because of the accusations. Due to pandemic restrictions, the event took place online. Because of this, Kelly and the jurors faced difficulty popping up on the screen…