Author: Justin M. Larson

In the fall of 1951, television audiences were introduced to a show biz-obsessed redhead and her bandleader husband, played by the real-life couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. While Lucy was undeniably the star on-camera, off-camera it was Desi, a refugee from Cuba with no connection to the world of entertainment, who would change the way television worked. The most significant thing about Arnaz that people don’t know, according to biographer Todd Purdum, is that he and his colleagues made the decision to film “I Love Lucy” on 35mm black-and-white film, “making possible its preservation, and essentially the invention of the…

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Hurricane Erick — the fifth-named storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season — is intensifying as it continues on a path toward Mexico. The National Hurricane Center said Wednesday morning that Erick is expected to rapidly strengthen throughout the day and “may reach major hurricane strength” as it approaches southern Mexico on Thursday. As of 7 a.m. ET Wednesday, Erick had sustained winds of nearly 75 mph, with higher gusts, extending 15 miles out from its center. The center of the storm was forecast to approach southern Mexico Wednesday night and move inland or be near the coast Thursday, prompting a…

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FOX Business’ Madison Alworth reports from Berwick, Pennsylvania, where tech giant Amazon is making a major monetary commitment to AI and data centers. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will “change the way” work is done and expects the company’s total corporate workforce to be reduced as a result. Jassy shared the message with employees on Tuesday.”As we roll out more Generative AI and agents, it should change the way our work is done,” he said. “We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs.…

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Celebrity chef Anne Burrell’s demise at the age of 55 left her fans and followers in shock and deep grief. She breathed her last on June 17 at her home in Brooklyn, New York. Now, fans can’t stop sharing their sorrow in the comments section of her final Instagram post before her death. She looked happy and healthy in the picture, which is troubling her followers.Anne Burrell’s last selfieA few days ago, Burrell shared a selfie with a local influencer on her Instagram account and expressed how happy she was to meet the fellow individual on the streets of New…

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Anaar or pomegranates have long been included in traditional medicine. And now, modern science also reveals that having one pomegranate or one serving of this fruit a day can incredibly boost your health. How? These ruby-red fruits are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins and eating them regularly has many health benefits. And so, having just one pomegranate— or a half cup of these nutrient-rich seeds— to your daily diet is an easy habit with big rewards. Here we list some benefits of eating one anaar (pomegranate) daily: Source link

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Rishabh Pant spoke to the media ahead of the India England Test series (Image via X/@AnkanKar) With the five-match Test series against England edging closer, team India vice-captain Rishabh Pant spoke to the media on Wednesday. The 27-year-old will act as skipper Shubman Gill’s deputy in a heavily anticipated clash against England, starting June 20. The first game, set to commence on June 20, will be played in Headingley, with games to follow across iconic English venues including Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and Kennington Oval.Speaking to the media, Pant set cricket aside as he shared his heartfelt thoughts on the…

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Extended interview: Lucie Arnaz on her parents, Lucy & Desi – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web exclusive, actress and singer Lucie Arnaz talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about growing up the daughter of comedy legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz; her father’s experience as a Cuban refugee and as a television pioneer, as documented in Todd Purdum’s new biography, “Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television”; her parents’ marriage and divorce; and her own parenting challenges. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source…

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Neena Gupta is known for a number of movies – right from ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron’, ‘Mandi’ to movies like ‘Badhaai Ho’ and ‘Uunchai’ in recent times. But Neena doesn’t feel shy to ask for work even now. The actress admits that she approaches the producer or director if she gets to know a film is announced even through social media. Neena who is gearing up for her next, ‘Metro…In Dino’ with Anupam Kher has revealed that these days one gets to know that they are replaced in a film through Instagram. She also recalled an old film where she…

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Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: India’s vice-captain and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has confirmed a key change in the team’s batting order ahead of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, starting Friday, June 20. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Pant disclosed that skipper Shubman Gill will bat at No.4 in the series opener, taking over the crucial position vacated by Virat Kohli following his retirement from Test cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!This marks a significant shift in India’s top-order structure, following the twin retirements of Rohit Sharma and Kohli in May.…

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“Syria simply cannot withstand another wave of instability,” UN Deputy Special Envoy Najat Rochdi said on Tuesday in a briefing to the Security Council in New York. “The risks of further escalation in the region are not hypothetical – they are immediate, severe, and risk unraveling the fragile progress toward peace and recovery in Syria.”  She echoed the Secretary-General’s condemnation of military escalation in Middle East and his call on Israel and Iran to show maximum restraint. The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, has also expressed growing alarm over the potential consequences of any further escalation, which she also conveyed. ‘Constructive…

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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world“Anyone slobbering for the US to become fully involved in the Israel/Iran war is not America First/Maga . . . We are sick and tired of foreign wars.”Those are the words of congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene — normally regarded as one of Donald Trump’s most loyal followers. They highlight the deep split that has emerged inside the Maga movement as the US president warms to the idea of using America’s military might against Iran.For many of Trump’s most ardent supporters that would be a…

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Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of Klarna, speaking at a fintech event in London on Monday, April 4, 2022.Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg via Getty ImagesKlarna’s CEO is so bullish about artificial intelligence that he sees it changing the way the fintech’s 100 million users bank every day.On Wednesday, Klarna — a pioneer of the popular “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) payment method — is announcing the launch of mobile phone plans in the U.S. via a partnership with telecom services startup Gigs. The move follows in the footsteps of rival fintechs Revolut and N26, which have launched similar offerings. Klarna’s plans come…

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Akshay Kumar suggests Hollywood’s superhero narratives are rooted in Indian mythology, a sentiment echoed by Vishnu Manchu, who draws parallels between Star Wars and the Mahabharat, and E.T. and Satyajit Ray’s unmade film. Both actors star in ‘Kannappa,’ a mythological drama set for release, creating a box office clash with Brad Pitt’s F1 film. As Indian mythological cinema gears up for a big-screen moment with Kannappa, Akshay Kumar sparks a cultural conversation—claiming that many Hollywood superheroes draw inspiration from ancient Indian tales. Joining him, co-star Vishnu Manchu makes bold links between global pop culture and Indian epics.In a chat with…

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File photo of India women’s cricket team. (ANI) England will host the biggest ICC Women’s T20 World Cup yet in 2026, featuring 12 teams competing across seven venues from June 12 to July 5. The tournament opens with hosts England facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston and culminates with the final at Lord’s, with 33 matches scheduled over 24 days at venues including The Oval, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, and Bristol County Ground.The tournament format divides teams into two groups for the league stage. Group 1 includes Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two teams from the Global Qualifier. Group…

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TEL AVIV — Israel and Iran are now locked in an existential battle that neither can afford to lose. There is no quick or easy way out and the outcome could fundamentally alter the make-up of the region.In Iran, the regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been seriously weakened. The regime likely feels it has no choice but to retaliate against Israeli strikes — its survival hinges on maintaining domestic strength. Seeking a rapid way out of the conflict is paramount. The regime lives or falls depending on what happens next.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during the 36th…

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US moves warplanes to Middle East as Iran-Israel conflict escalatesThe U.S. moved warplanes and ships to the Middle East as the Iran-Israel conflict continues to escalate.WASHINGTON − As Israel and Iran trade blows in an escalating aerial war, Israel has its sights trained on taking out Iran’s nuclear facilities – and it wants the U.S. military’s help.Israel wants the Pentagon to drop the bombs because their penetrating weapons cannot reach the depth necessary to destroy underground facilities, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.Israel has pressed the U.S. for years, without success, to join an…

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