Monthly Archives: August 2020
Hong Kong police arrest Jimmy Lai, founder of the pro-democracy media group, after robbery
Hong Kong police arrested media tycoon Jimmy Lai and robbed the publisher’s headquarters in high profile on Monday while still using a new national security law that Beijing had on the city in June. “Jimmy Lai is being arrested for collusion with foreign powers at the moment,” Mark Simon, executive …
Read More »Republicans ask Supreme Court to intervene in Rhode Island case where witnesses demand absent votes
In a ruling last week, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused to reconsider the claim of witnesses. The demand was pursued as part of an agreement between the Democratic state government and a group of voters who brought a lawsuit, and asked to say goodbye to the rule …
Read More »Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup August 10, 2020
For immediate release: August 10, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic: As part of the FDA’s effort to protect consumers, the agency issued a warning letter to one company for selling unapproved products containing fraudulent …
Read More »HBO teams up with Judd Apatow to make documentary about George Carlin – Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: HBO is collaborating Knocked Up creator Judd Apatow to make a two-part documentary about legendary American cabaret artist George Carlin, with UK outfit Rise Films producing alongside Apatow Productions. HBO Documentary Films has commissioned Apatow and his longtime collaborator Michael Bonfiglio to direct the films, which will include interviews …
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