"All our delivery partners including the national government, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, the IOC and the IPC [International Paralympic Committee] are fully focused on hosting the games this summer," officials said in a statement. … [Read more...] about Tokyo Olympics Officials Call BS On Cancellation Report, ‘Fully Focused On Hosting’
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Trump Used ‘Apprentice’-Style Showdown to Decide Acting AG’s Fate, Report Says
Trump was frustrated with Rosen’s refusal to pursue his baseless allegations of election fraud. Trump had asked Rosen to file legal briefs in support of the lawsuits attempting to overturn election results, but Rosen said no. And Rosen denied the president’s request to appoint special counsels to search for evidence of voter fraud. … [Read more...] about Trump Used ‘Apprentice’-Style Showdown to Decide Acting AG’s Fate, Report Says
From ‘Promising Young Woman’ to ‘One Night in Miami,’ Stream These New Movies Online Now
We’re updating this list with the most popular titles you can find online right now. Each of these films are available for rent, for purchase (as a digital download or on DVD/Blu-ray) or to stream via a streaming service like Disney+ or Hulu. Many of these streaming services are offering free trials right now too, to help people stay entertained while stuck at home. … [Read more...] about From ‘Promising Young Woman’ to ‘One Night in Miami,’ Stream These New Movies Online Now
Naomi Watts Signs With CAA
The two-time Academy Award nominee next stars in Penguin Bloom, which she also produced and will be released on Netflix January 27th. Watts recently filmed Lakewood for director Phillip Noyce. CAA Media Finance represents the film’s U.S. rights with UTA Independent Film Group and Endeavor Content. … [Read more...] about Naomi Watts Signs With CAA
Highway to Hell: A Trip Down Afghanistan’s Deadliest Road
The Afghan sinkhole reached a staggering low with the Gardez-Khost highway, a 60-mile stretch linking the Ring Road to the eastern borderlands. The contract was turned over to LBG, and construction started in 2003. In November 2010, the federal government slapped LBG with the highest ever fine in a wartime contracting case: $18.7 million in criminal penalties and $50.6 million in civil penalties for overbilling. The company’s former CEO had pleaded guilty in 2014 to defrauding U.S. taxpayers of tens of millions. But the project dragged on, unchecked. By the time the road opened, in 2015, costs had ballooned to nearly $5 million a mile, and it became a never-ending boondoggle. A whistleblower later revealed that LBG had, through dubious methods, paid insurgents not to attack the project. More than 200 gold-star families have since filed a lawsuit against LBG and other defense contractors, alleging these kinds of protection payments “aided and abetted terrorism by directly … [Read more...] about Highway to Hell: A Trip Down Afghanistan’s Deadliest Road
