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“Vengeance” is such an impressive directorial debut that you don’t mind when B.J. Novak occasionally swings and misses.
In fact, Novak — familiar to legions of fans of “The Office” as the actor who portrayed temp-turned-paper company executive Ryan Howard — generally takes such big swings with this clever, commentary-filled black comedy that you’re amazed he so rarely strikes out.
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Russia’s Gazprom has halved the amount of gas flowing through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe to 20% of full capacity. It’s the latest Nord Stream 1 reduction that Russia has blamed on technical problems, but Germany says is a political move to sow uncertainty and push up prices amid the war in Ukraine. Data on the Nord Stream website and the head of Germany’s network regulator confirmed the reduction Wednesday. Gazprom had announced the reduction Monday, citing equipment repairs. The move raises fears that Russia could cut off gas completely to try to gain political leverage over Europe as it tries to bolster its storage levels for winter.
People in a southwestern Japanese city have come under attack from monkeys that are trying to snatch babies, biting and clawing at flesh, and sneaking into nursery schools. The attacks are getting so bad Yamaguchi city hall hired a special unit to hunt the animals with tranquilizer guns. The monkeys have targeted mostly children and the elderly. The monkeys terrorizing the community are Japanese macaque, the kind often pictured peacefully bathing in hot springs. One monkey was caught and put to death, but the attacks haven't stopped. At least 58 people have been attacked in three weeks. No one has been seriously injured so far, but all have been advised to get hospital treatment.
STUTTGART, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 27, 2022--
House Financial Services ranking Republican Patrick T. McHenry raised about $940,000 in campaign donations in the weeks leading up to and months after setting his sights on the panel chairmanship.
CHICAGO — In a blue dress and wig, drag queen Muffy Fishbasket — Miss Muffy when performing for kids — opened the children’s book “My Lucky Day,” as a child yelled, “I read it!”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is demanding an explanation from UCLA officials about their move to the Big Ten Conference. Newsom attended Wednesday’s UC Board of Regents meeting in San Francisco. The closed-door meeting was the first since UCLA and Southern California annou…
Shipping companies aren't rushing to export millions of tons of trapped grain out of Ukraine, despite a breakthrough deal to provide safe corridors through the Black Sea. That's because the waters are mined, ship owners are still assessing the risks and many still have questions over how the deal will unfold. The complexities of the agreement have set off a slow, cautious start, but the deal's only good for 120 days — and the clock began ticking last week. The goal is to get some 20 million tons of grain out of three Ukrainian ports and clear the way for Russian food and fertilizer hampered by wider sanctions. But the deal is running up against the reality of how difficult and risky the pact will be to carry out.
Britain’s railway network has ground to a crawl after 40,000 staff walked off the job in a dispute over jobs, pay and working conditions. Train companies say only about a fifth of services across the country are due to run on Wednesday. The 24-hour strike by cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff comes a month after the country’s most disruptive rail walkout in three decades. The rail workers' union says employers’ latest pay offer falls short amid soaring inflation and the worst cost of living crisis in decade. The Conservative government accuses union leaders of disrupting the lives of millions of hardworking people
Initially, enduring COVID had one redeeming quality: It gave you some short-term immunity from getting infected again.
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 27, 2022--
A Black repertory theater in Memphis says it plans to open a tuition-free school for at-risk students and other groups in a historic church that has fallen into disrepair. Hattiloo Theatre said the new program is expected to begin in late 2023. Students will be accepted based on auditions, and two-thirds of admissions will be reserved for low-income and marginalized students. Hattiloo Theater School will host free audition workshops in at-risk neighborhoods. Programs will include youth courses based on experience level and age, a diverse abilities course and a senior citizen course. The school will be housed in the old Third Presbyterian Church, built in 1860.
West Virginia corrections commissioner Betsy Jividen is resigning. Gov. Jim Justice says Jividen’s resignation is effective Aug. 5. Justice says he will begin the process of filling the vacancy. Jividen was appointed to lead the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation in 2018. She served as an acting and interim U.S. attorney for the state’s northern district. Her work as an assistant federal prosecutor dates to 1980. The corrections division operates 15 prisons, work-release centers and related facilities. It has more than 2,000 employees.
Tens of thousands of people in North Carolina serving punishments for felony convictions but who aren’t behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots. The change comes following an appeals court ruling. The State Board of Elections said the expanded scope of who can register and vote was beginning on Wednesday. The change follows litigation challenging a law that prevents someone convicted of a felony from having voting rights restored while they are still on probation, parole or post-release supervision. The case is now before the state Supreme Court, but a lower-court ruling that prevented these registrations from being fulfilled essentially expired Tuesday. About 56,000 people could be affected.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has awarded a license for a new facility with plans to offer quarter horse racing. State officials said Tuesday that Revolutionary Racing will build in Ashland, Kentucky. They say the project will feature an American quarter horse “sprint racing” track and a historical horse racing facility. Historical racing machines allow people to bet on randomly generated, past horse races. The games typically show video of condensed horse races. State officials say Revolutionary Racing obtained the last available racing license in Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear says the project will invest $55 million and create 200 jobs.
Ukrainian troops have struck a strategic bridge essential for Moscow to supply its forces occupying the country’s south. The deputy head of the Moscow-appointed administration for the Kherson region, Kirill Stremousov, said the Ukrainian military struck the Antonivskyi Bridge across the Dnieper River late Tuesday. He said the bridge remained standing but its surface was pierced with holes, forcing a halt to traffic. The 1.4-kilometer (0.9-mile) bridge sustained serious damage in the previous Ukrainian shelling last week when it received multiple hits. It was closed for trucks but had remained open for passenger vehicles until the strike late Tuesday.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Division I college football players would have two periods of time to enter the transfer portal and be immediately eligible to play if a proposed rule change gets final approval. The Division I Council endorsed several of the Transformation Committee’s initial proposals a…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference has four new coaches for this season, all in the same division. Duke's Mike Elko, Miami's Mario Cristobal, Virginia's Tony Elliott and Virginia Tech's Brent Pry are the new arrivals in the league's Coastal Division. That could lead to even…
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren says the conference will be bold and aggressive as college sports goes through a period of sweeping change. He left the door open for more expansion after the league added Southern California and UCLA for the 2024 season. Warren says the …
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed third overall draft pick Kumar Rocker. The contract and $5.2 million bonus come a week after the right-handed pitcher was drafted again. Concerns over a physical led to him going unsigned by the New York Mets as the 10th overall pick last…
Cameroon has emerged as one of several go-to countries for the widely criticized “flags of convenience” system, under which companies can -- for a fee -- register their ships in a foreign country even though there is no link between the vessel and the nation whose flag it flies. The ships are supposed to abide by that nation’s fishing agreements with other countries. But experts say weak oversight and enforcement of fishing fleets by countries with open registries like Cameroon offer shipping companies a veil of secrecy that allows them to mask their operations. Regulators in Europe recently warned the country that its inability to provide oversight of its fishing fleet could lead to a ban on fish from the country.
Philippine officials say the government has scrapped a deal to purchase 16 Russian military transport helicopters due to fears of possible U.S. sanctions. Former Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana told The Associated Press Tuesday night that he canceled the 12.7-billion-peso ($227 million) deal to acquire the Mi-17 helicopters in a decision that was approved by then-President Rodrigo Duterte before his six-year term ended on June 30. Lorenzana said Washington could express its displeasure in many ways if the Philippines proceeded with the deal due to America’s worsening conflict with Russia and that “we could face sanctions.” He said American security officials were aware of Manila’s decision and could offer similar heavy-lift helicopters for Philippine military use.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series.
The Cincinnati Reds face the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.
The San Francisco Giants will attempt to stop their six-game road skid in a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Chicago White Sox will look to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the Colorado Rockies.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren says the conference will be bold and aggressive as college sports goes through a period of sweeping change. He left the door open for more expansion after the league added Southern California and UCLA for the 2024 season. Warren says the …
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed third overall draft pick Kumar Rocker. The contract and $5.2 million bonus come a week after the right-handed pitcher was drafted again. Concerns over a physical led to him going unsigned by the New York Mets as the 10th overall pick last…
Cameroon has emerged as one of several go-to countries for the widely criticized “flags of convenience” system, under which companies can -- for a fee -- register their ships in a foreign country even though there is no link between the vessel and the nation whose flag it flies. The ships are supposed to abide by that nation’s fishing agreements with other countries. But experts say weak oversight and enforcement of fishing fleets by countries with open registries like Cameroon offer shipping companies a veil of secrecy that allows them to mask their operations. Regulators in Europe recently warned the country that its inability to provide oversight of its fishing fleet could lead to a ban on fish from the country.
Philippine officials say the government has scrapped a deal to purchase 16 Russian military transport helicopters due to fears of possible U.S. sanctions. Former Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana told The Associated Press Tuesday night that he canceled the 12.7-billion-peso ($227 million) deal to acquire the Mi-17 helicopters in a decision that was approved by then-President Rodrigo Duterte before his six-year term ended on June 30. Lorenzana said Washington could express its displeasure in many ways if the Philippines proceeded with the deal due to America’s worsening conflict with Russia and that “we could face sanctions.” He said American security officials were aware of Manila’s decision and could offer similar heavy-lift helicopters for Philippine military use.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series.
Both the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox host the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday.
The Seattle Mariners meet the Texas Rangers looking to sweep their three-game series.
The Oakland Athletics will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Houston Astros.
Both the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday.
Cameroon has emerged as one of several go-to countries for the widely criticized “flags of convenience” system, under which companies can -- for a fee -- register their ships in a foreign country even though there is no link between the vessel and the nation whose flag it flies. The ships are supposed to abide by that nation’s fishing agreements with other countries. But experts say weak oversight and enforcement of fishing fleets by counties with open registries like Cameroon offer shipping companies a veil of secrecy that allows them to mask their operations. Regulators in Europe recently warned the country that its inability to provide oversight of its fishing fleet could lead to a ban on fish from the country.
More than 1,000 Lufthansa flights have been canceled because of a one-day strike by the airline's German ground staff. The strike is affecting tens of thousands of passengers in the latest travel turmoil to hit Europe. About 134,000 passengers had to change their travel plans or cancel them altogether on Wednesday. German news agency dpa reported that at least 47 connections had already been canceled on Tuesday. Lufthansa’s main hubs in Frankfurt and Munich were most affected, but flights were also canceled in Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin, Bremen, Hannover, Stuttgart and Cologne. The Lufthansa strike is set to end early Thursday. A union is seeking higher salaries for about 20,000 employees of logistical, technical and cargo subsidiaries of the airline.
Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike face off in a matchup of two of the league's best scorers when Phoenix and Los Angeles take the court. Thursday's game is the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams. The Sparks won the previous matchup 78-75. Phoenix is 5-10 against the Western Conference, and Los Angeles is 6-9 against conference opponents.
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