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‘Sound of Freedom’ Motivates Canadians Against Human Trafficking

The newly released movie “Sound of Freedom” is raising Canadian awareness of human trafficking and motivating people to respond, say two longtime advocates who work to combat the trade in humans. The drama, based on true events, tells the story of Tim Ballard, an employee for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who rescues young…


Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61–Movement 2, Larghetto

Violin soloist Lilyanne Thoroughman performing with the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra, Fred Devyatkin conducting, October 9, 2022. Credit: Beaufort Symphony Orchestra: www.youtube.com/@BeaufortBYO …


Rapper Lil Nas X Reported to Be Among Among Scooter-Riding Tourists Stopped in Oslo Tunnel

COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Police in Norway’s capital briefly stopped four Americans who rode through an Oslo tunnel on electric scooters, and a Norwegian newspaper said one of them was rapper Lil Nas X. Authorities briefly closed the Festning tunnel, but none of the scooter riders were detained or charged. The tourists had followed a GPS route into…


Uneven Ground: The Melissa Witt Story

Determined to find answers behind the abduction of Melissa Witt, LaDonna Humphrey and her investigative team spent eight years on a journey like no other, with never before seen case files, interviewing witnesses and potential suspects, and working alongside retired detectives to find justice. …


Sarah Silverman Sues Meta, OpenAI for Copyright Infringement

Comedian Sarah Silverman and two authors have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against Meta Platforms and OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train artificial intelligence language models. The proposed class action lawsuits filed by Ms. Silverman, Richard Kadrey and Christopher Golden in San Francisco federal court Friday allege Facebook parent company Meta and…


Tom Cruise’s Star Power Attributed to Devotion to Movie-Making and Content, Say Experts

Despite his close ties to the controversial Church of Scientology and past odd behavior like the Oprah Winfrey couch-jumping incident during a discussion about his then-girlfriend Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise has managed to maintain his own mission to not let anything get in the way of entertaining his fans. Because of that, he’s remained one…


Disney Crowd Sizes ‘Shockingly Low’ Amid Backlash

Walt Disney World crowd sizes over the July 4th long weekend were “shockingly” thin, according to tracking data provider Touring Plans, which predicted that the low-attendance trend seems poised to continue amid ongoing conservative backlash to what some describe as a woke agenda. Disney has been embroiled in a legal and political fight with Florida…


Moments of Movie Wisdom: American Independence Day During Wartime

Commentary The month of July’s only national holiday is American Independence Day. This should be one of the most important celebrations in our country, but many people are more interested in the chance to party than understanding why we celebrate this day. Even consistently calling it the Fourth of July instead of Independence Day lessens…


Madonna Breaks Silence After She Was Taken to the ICU With Infection

Singer Madonna issued her first public statement after it was reported that she was hospitalized in an intensive care unit with a bacterial infection. In a statement on social media, Madonna, 64, said that she is “incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life.” “My first thought when I woke up in the hospital was…


UFC President Offers Employees Free Tickets to See ‘Sound of Freedom,’ Calls on Other Executives to Do the Same

The president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Dana White, is offering his employees free tickets to go see “Sound of Freedom,” a film based on true events surrounding efforts to combat human trafficking. “There’s a new movie out called ‘The Sound of Freedom,’ and it’s about human trafficking,” Mr. White began a Twitter video…