Will Martin Scorsese Get Canceled (Again)?
Director Martin Scorsese is no stranger to Cancel Culture.
The Oscar winner felt its sting years before the term appeared in pop culture circles.
His 1997 movie “Kundun,” detailing the life of the 14th Dalai Lama, angered the Chinese Communist Party. That impacted both its release schedule and secondary life outside of theaters.
Disney, seeking favor with China, apologized for the...
Weekly mortgage demand jumps again as interest rates fall just below 7%
Mortgage demand surged higher for the second straight week, after the average rate on the 30-year fixed dropped below 7%.
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Thousands of flights canceled, United CEO partially blames FAA again
Airlines have canceled more than 5,200 flights since Saturday in the U.S.
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After ‘no’ last year, Metro again pursues $5 million federal grant for East Bank planning
Metro sought the same $ 5 million grant last year but did not receive it. Metro’s application this year notes that its pitch advanced to the final round of selection and was graded “highly recommended” by the federal government — and says U.S. Department of Transportation officials encouraged Nashville to reapply.
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Ford again hikes the starting price of the F-150 Lighting pickup, now up 40% since launch
A new price increase of $ 4,000 means Ford has upped the entry-level pricing of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup by 40% since the vehicle’s launch.
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‘The Chosen’ Shocks Hollywood (Again)
“The Chosen” has more miracles up its sleeve.
The Angel Studios show, focusing on the life and times of Jesus Christ (Jonathan Roomie), became a crowdfunding sensation in 2019. The first two seasons have been viewed more than 440 million times, to date.
Even secular critics, routinely harsh toward faith-based storytelling, have embraced the saga.
This weekend, “The Chosen” showed...
Gas Prices Go Up Again
The average retail price of gas has gone up by 12 cents within just a week, reaching $ 3.919 a gallon. Gas prices are once again going up for the third straight week after declining for more than 3 months.
Gas Prices Go Up Again
Across the nation, gas prices fluctuated from as high as $ 6.33 to a low of $ 3.230. Over the past week, gas prices have seen prices go up from 24 cents to less...
Woke Scolds Come After Jimmy Carr (Again) for 9/11 Joke
When did “too soon” become “never if we say so?”
The 2021 documentary “Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11” examined how comedians reacted to the September 11 terrorist attacks. It’s a fascinating look at culture, humor and how people respond to tragedy.
One key takeaway?
Comedy mattered more than ever after the attacks. It allowed people to heal, process the pain...
COVID infection rates are rising again; masking now required in all public indoor areas of VUMC
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Considering the rapidly increasing rate of COVID-19 infections in our community and medical center, VUMC is reimplementing required masking in all indoor, non-clinical areas of VUMC regardless of vaccination status. As before, masking is also required in all clinical areas and on shuttles. These requirements apply to all employees, patients, trainees, and visitors.
Masks may be removed when...
Mike Vrabel falls short in Patriots Hall of Fame voting once again
Tennessee Titans head coach and former New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel has once again fallen short of being inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame, which was decided by fan vote.
Vrabel, who has now been a finalist six times, was one of three finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame, along with offensive lineman Logan Mankins and defensive lineman Vince Wilfork, who ended up winning...