NEW YORK — Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized. The ALA on Monday issued its annual list of the books most challenged at the country’s libraries, part of the association’s State of America’s Libraries Report. … Read more
It’s a fact that professional football legacies, especially for quarterbacks, directly tie to Super Bowl championships. Right or wrong, their greatness will be measured by how many Lombardi trophies they hoist. So when deciding whether they would trade the chance for Super Bowl glory or winning an Olympic gold medal for the United States, Bengals … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife’s nephew is getting divorced. The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse. They have two children. Even though the soon-to-be-ex, “Michelle,” has always been welcoming and nice, my wife’s family has circled the wagons. They no longer talk to her and have made clear I can’t either. … Read more
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is expected to remain hospitalized for at least another week after her brutal fall from the Miss Universe stage in Thailand on Wednesday “Gabby isn’t doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly,” her concerned sister told the Miss Universe Jamaica organization on … Read more
They’re irreplaceable. A suspect has been arrested for allegedly stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music, tour plans and other “personal sensitive information” from an SUV belonging to two members of her touring crew — but the never-before-heard tracks remain missing, according to reports and authorities. Kelvin Evans was booked into Atlanta’s Fulton County jail on charges of … Read more
Liam Payne’s body will remain in Argentina as additional investigations take place. The troubled One Direction crooner, 31, last week fatally fell from a balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires. He died instantly of massive internal and external injuries and had a toxic mixture of drugs in his system at the time of … Read more
Prince Andrew has reportedly come up with a plan to remain at his current royal mansion as his brother King Charles continues to find a loophole to make him downsize. The disgraced Duke of York, 64, has lived at the $38 million Royal Lodge, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, since 2004 after he signed … Read more
The City That Never Sleeps could be facing some stiff competition — just a few hours drive up the Thruway. By joining a very short list of North American cities that allow bars to remain open and serving alcohol 24 hours a day, Montreal — where the drinking age is 18 — hopes to further broaden its appeal … Read more
Despite her ongoing battle with stiff-person syndrome, Celine Dion has said she remains determined to get back on stage and “live as normal of a life as possible.” “As many of you know, in the fall of 2022, I was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS),” the Canadian singer, 55, wrote in an Instagram post … Read more
Ten jobs that posted major wage growth last year will remain hot moving further into 2024, according to Payscale. For 2023, customer service assistant manager, hairdresser, master plumber, automotive body repairer, job coach and audio/visual technician were some of the roles that the compensation software company identified in its recent End-of-Year Report as being the most in-demand … Read more
Forget about the letters, what about the numbers? “Wheel of Fortune” letter-turner Vanna White is negotiating her contract to stay on the beloved game show past the 2023-24 season, Puck News reported Thursday. She allegedly wants a Pat Sajak-sized paycheck, too, as the longtime host is set to retire at the end of the upcoming Season … Read more
Gina Carano’s character in “The Mandalorian,” Cara Dune, will still be part of the Disney+ series. The 40-year-old actress and former MMA fighter was fired from the show in 2021 after several problematic posts, including one that compared the Nazi murders of the Jewish population to “hating someone for their political views.” Rick Famuyiwa, the series … Read more
Hollywood’s Covid-19 protocols, which were set to expire Friday, will remain in place while negotiations continue between the AMPTP and DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, the Teamsters and the Basic Crafts. In a joint statement, the unions announced “a continuation of negotiations of the Return-to-Work agreement while discussions continue with the AMPTP,” and that the current rules “will remain in … Read more
But the recent death of a Los Angeles County resident — the first attributed to monkeypox in the US — is a tragic reminder that the outbreak is ongoing and still poses risks. “There is some hope around these cases leveling off. That should not be anybody’s solace that this outbreak is done,” David Harvey, … Read more