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Jeffrey Tambor will not be returning to Amazon’s series “Transparent” for Season 5, the network said Thursday. The decision comes after the conclusion of an investigation into accusations that Tambor sexually harassed three women, including his ex-assistant and transgender actress Van Barnes, “Transparent” actress Trace Lysette, and makeup artist Tamara Delbridge. Tambor previously denied the accusations. “I have great respect and admiration for Van Barnes and Trace Lysette, whose courage in speaking... Читать дальше...

Jeffrey Tambor will not be returning to Amazon’s series “Transparent” for Season 5, the network said Thursday. The decision comes after the conclusion of an investigation into accusations that Tambor sexually harassed three women, including his ex-assistant and transgender actress Van Barnes, “Transparent” actress Trace Lysette, and makeup artist Tamara Delbridge. Tambor previously denied the accusations. “I have great respect and admiration for Van Barnes and Trace Lysette, whose courage in speaking... Читать дальше...

Jeffrey Tambor will not be returning to Amazon’s series “Transparent” for Season 5, the network said Thursday.

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• An employee of Delta Air Lines was captured on video calling a customer an "a--hole."
• The incident occurred at the Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon.
• According to the customer, his Delta flight from Honolulu to Portland was delayed twice on Sunday, and he was subsequently placed on a Hawaiian Airlines flight.
• However, his luggage remained with Delta en route to Portland.
• The customer claims that two Delta... Читать дальше...

A parade of Midtown residents complained Thursday that the city has been misleading them about a new homeless shelter that’s opening in the former Park Savoy Hotel on West 58th Street. Neighbors of the proposed shelter said they’ve found inconsistencies between what Department of Homeless Services officials have been telling them and what’s actually planned...

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Department of Corrections has reassigned the superintendent of the state's juvenile corrections complex after he allegedly grabbed and shoved a female worker. The agency announced Thursday that Kyle Rohr is reassigned to the central office until his criminal case is resolved. The Topeka city prosecutor's office said Rohr has been issued a citation on a charge of battery. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Rohr is accused of twice grabbing a female employee at the Topeka... Читать дальше...

On Wednesday, the world watched as scared and confused teenagers huddled in the corners of classrooms while gunshots rang out at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. 

There are many fashion items that are considered in most parts of the world to be exclusively feminine. Even in the light of the gender-bending movement that is going on especially in the Western world, certain fashion and styling items are associated in today's culture with femininity.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on the sentencing of former Alabama House Majority Leader Micky Hammon to three months in prison for felony mail fraud (all times local): 1:55 p.m. Alabama House Speaker Rep. Mac McCutcheon says "justice is being served" with the sentencing of former Alabama House Majority Leader Micky Hammon to three months in prison. McCutcheon in a statement Thursday also said "my prayers are with Micky Hammon and his family." McCutcheon says the conviction of Hammon demonstrates... Читать дальше...

Google has introduced Gmail Go, the newest addition to its line of “Go” apps that are slimmed down versions of their original counterparts, as spotted by TechCrunch. Meant for phones with basic specifications and lower-end processors, or places with poor connectivity or expensive cellular data prices, the Go apps take up less space on smartphones while still providing basic functionalities.

Joe Rogan still hopes to see “Funky” in the Octagon one day.

Ben Askren is retired, but Joe Rogan still wants to see the ONE Championship welterweight champion in the UFC one day.

The longtime UFC color commentator offered Tuesday on his podcast, JRE MMA Show, to sit down with both UFC president Dana White and Askren to help mend fences and negotiate a UFC deal for “Funky.”

“I’ve talked to [White] about [signing Askren] in the past,” Rogan said. “I think if Ben and him sat down and I could be there, maybe I could help. Читать дальше...

Trump won the state by 36 points in 2016.

North Dakota Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer says he will be running for US Senate — a reversal from last month, when he said he would run for reelection in the House, and a major warning sign for Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, who is defending one of the most vulnerable seats in the 2018 midterm elections.

Cramer’s team put out a Facebook invitation for a “Kevin Cramer for U.S. Senate” rally Thursday for a Friday announcement ceremony in Bismarck, North Dakota. Читать дальше...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The chairman of the Alaska Republican party says he is "shocked" that Gov. Bill Walker chose Thomas Braund for a vacant Alaska Senate seat. Walker appointed Braund to replace Wasilla Republican Mike Dunleavy, who resigned. Walker picked Braund after Senate Republicans rejected his initial pick, Randall Kowalke. Kowalke applied for the seat but wasn't among the finalists sent to Walker for consideration by Republicans in that district. The finalists were Braund, Rep. George Rauscher and Todd Smoldon. Читать дальше...

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For several decades, Keith Limbert's wife drove him wherever he needed to go, and now, it's his turn to be the chauffeur. Married for 58 years, Keith and Anne Limbert live in West Yorkshire, England, and although he took driving lessons when he was younger, Keith never ended up getting his license. Anne was happy to drive him around town, but when she suffered a stroke in 2015, she had to hang up her car keys. That's when Keith, 79, decided it was time to take over the driving duties, enrolling in driver's ed. Читать дальше...

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• Andrea David is a photographer who specializes in film tourism. She matches famous movie and TV scenes with their film locations in real life.
• Some of her most popular posts are of "Game of Thrones" locations in real life.
• Her work has taken her all over Europe, to places like Malta, Northern Ireland, and Croatia.
  

"Game of Thrones" fans are a passionate bunch. So much so that many countries have curated special tours around... Читать дальше...

Winter had trespassed into spring the day I visited Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg, Austria, where Julie Andrews and the Von Trapp children sang and danced their way through “Do-Re-Mi.” Snowflakes stuck to my nose and eyelashes and also found their icy way down my neck. Not that I cared. As a fan of “The Sound of Music” since forever, I was thrilled to skip in the footsteps of Maria & Co., snow and all. Turns out visiting the setting of a much-loved movie is a popular pastime... Читать дальше...

People willing to discuss regulations on sex-related media should conceivably be open to discussing further regulation of firearms.

The left-leaning Working Families Party is going to war with the Democratic Party by endorsing three female insurgents in primaries against three male Democratic state Senators — Jeff Klein of The Bronx, Jose Peralta of Queens and David Valesky in central New York. All three incumbents are members of the Independent Democratic Caucus, which is...

The family of a woman found dead in a Ranelagh property this afternoon has spoken out about their grief, saying "it has torn the soul out of us". The body of a 38-year-old woman was found at around 3:45pm today at a house on Ranelagh Road, after Gardaí had been called to the scene as part of an investigation into a missing person. It is understood the woman's body was discovered in a wardrobe. The deceased's uncle told reporters from independent.ie:"I'm just devastated, the whole family is, just taken apart... Читать дальше...

There are countless high-tech gadgets that promise a better night's sleep, but the best solution could be the simplest. The Gravity Blanket ($229) is a blanket filled with up to 25 pounds of plastic beads, so it virtually pins you to your mattress. Lying under it "feels like being swaddled as a baby, or wrapped up in a toasty tortilla like a human burrito." The theory is that the downward pressure activates the sympathetic nervous system, inducing relaxation. Whatever the science, "it's comforting to be grounded by such a large... Читать дальше...

An amateur baker has created life-size versions of her twin daughters made entirely out of cake to celebrate their first birthday. Talented Lara Mason, 31, spent more than 100 hours constructing the edible treats of Lily and Lyla. The customer service advisor said she wanted to make something extra special for the twin’s upcoming first...

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly school shooting at a Florida high school (all times local): 3:25 p.m. An attorney for the 19-year-old Florida man accused of killing 17 people at a high school says her client is sad and remorseful. Public defender Melisa McNeill told reporters Thursday that Nikolas Cruz is fully aware of what's going on but he's also just a "broken human being." McNeill spoke after a judge ordered Cruz held without bond. She had her arm around Cruz during the brief hearing. Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 100 Champions League goals with one team as Real Madrid came from behind to defeat PSG at the Santiago Bernabeu. Cristiano Ronaldo tested the PSG defense all night with 10 shots (4 on target) and found his way to the record books yet again with his 100th UCL goal for Real Madrid. How did Real Madrid beat one of the hottest sides in Europe? The FC panel dissect all the ins and outs of their emphatic win. Real Madrid's Zinedine... Читать дальше...

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