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Federal Reserve officials, including Austan Goolsbee, discussed higher-than-expected inflation readings and the broader outlook for price growth in moderated discussions and speeches, with Goolsbee noting that the recent inflation data likely doesn't alter the overall perspective on cooling price growth. Other officials such as Loretta Mester and Neel Kashkari also participated in the discussions.
Khloe Kardashian revealed that she and Kourtney were "banned" from giving speeches at family functions after a drunken speech at Kim Kardashian's second wedding in 2011. Khloe previously mentioned being banned from speaking at Kim's wedding on The Late Late Show with James Corden in 2014. The incident resurfaced as Kourtney shared the story on Instagram, prompting Khloe to back up her sister's account. Kim and Kanye West's relationship timeline was also mentioned, with their official divorce in 2022 after 8 years of marriage.
The 2024 Oscars featured memorable quotes from hosts and winners, including Jimmy Kimmel's humorous jabs at Barbie's transformation into a feminist icon, Robert Downey Jr's playful banter, and emotional speeches from winners like Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Mstyslav Chernov. The event also saw calls for diversity and risk-taking in the film industry, as well as poignant moments such as Chernov's plea for peace amid the conflict in Ukraine.
Oppenheimer dominates the Oscars, winning seven awards including best film, director, and actor, with Al Pacino accidentally revealing the winner early. Cillian Murphy wins best actor, Emma Stone wins best actress, and Robert Downey Jr. wins best supporting actor. The ceremony features emotional speeches, surprise performances, and calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza.
The 2024 Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, showcased a mix of highs and lows, from heartfelt speeches and tribute to stunt performers to uninspired writing for presenters and easily predictable wins. The ceremony attempted to dodge explicit political commentary, with only a few winners and presenters acknowledging the suffering in Gaza. The show's tonal whiplash and the early start time were notable points of discussion, while the Oscars ended with Oppenheimer winning Best Picture and Al Pacino's anticlimactic presentation.
The upcoming Oscars ceremony has raised hopes for a well-rounded and audience-friendly event, with specific wishes including a win for Lily Gladstone as best actress, a focus on strong performances over extended comedy bits by host Jimmy Kimmel, and heartfelt speeches inspired by the recent Emmys. The anticipation is also high for the original song performances, with a strong field of nominees expected to add excitement to the event.
President Biden and Donald Trump made separate visits to the U.S. southern border, highlighting their differing approaches to immigration. Biden emphasized the need for bipartisan legislation to address border security and praised the work of border officials, while Trump focused on portraying migrants as a threat and criticized Biden's policies. The visits showcased the potency of the immigration issue ahead of the November election, providing voters with a direct comparison of the candidates' policies and styles.
Despite the dissolution of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, several Golden Globe winners thanked the defunct organization in their speeches, unaware of its demise. The show has expanded its voting body to 300 journalists around the world, leading to the term "Golden Globes journalists." Some winners, like Robert Downey Jr. and Lee Sung Jin, acknowledged this change, while others, such as Sarah Snook and Paul Giamatti, vaguely thanked the Golden Globes without mentioning the HFPA.
Geoff Keighley, creator and host of The Game Awards, has acknowledged feedback about the show's treatment of winners, including the music playing too fast and the limited time for acceptance speeches. While no one was actually cut off, Keighley has stated that this issue will be addressed in future shows. The pacing of this year's awards was likely influenced by a previous incident where a speech ran for eight minutes. Attendees also noted that most speeches were limited to around 60 seconds, prompting questions about the purpose of the awards if there is no room for personal expression.
"Past Lives" won Best Feature at the 2023 Gotham Awards, while "A Thousand and One" took home the Breakthrough Director award. Lily Gladstone and Charles Melton won the lead and supporting performance categories, respectively. The TV series "Beef" swept the TV awards with two prizes. The event also honored films such as "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Barbie" with special tributes. Robert De Niro caused a stir with his unedited remarks during the tribute to "Killers of the Flower Moon." The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced scholarships and funding initiatives to support underrepresented creators in the industry.
The 78th session of the UN General Assembly is set to open with no single clear crisis dominating the General Debate. The meeting will take place against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts, political crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability, widening inequality, and natural disasters. The theme for this year's General Debate is "Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability for all." Heads of state and government from at least 145 countries are expected to attend, with notable absences from the leaders of France, the United Kingdom, China, and Russia. The General Debate, which allows countries to broadcast their agendas and grievances, will run for six days, with Brazil speaking first as a tradition. Non-UN members, such as the European Union, Palestine, and the Holy See, are also allowed to attend as permanent observers. The Associated Press will provide extensive coverage of the General Debate.
During fundraisers, President Joe Biden frequently deviates from his prepared remarks, often leading to controversial statements or gaffes that generate negative attention. This tendency has raised concerns about his ability to stay on message and maintain a disciplined campaign strategy.
Atiq Ahmed, a convicted criminal and politician, was killed along with his brother. Despite his horrific crimes, some have tried to whitewash his misdeeds and portray him as a "Robinhood." However, his past speeches show that he openly called for loot, executions, and murders, and hurled insults and expletives at opponents and rivals. He even threatened to seize the Prime Minister's and Chief Minister's chairs. His speeches also reveal his political clout and incitement of violence.
President Biden visited Ireland, his ancestral homeland, where he met with Irish political leaders, addressed the Irish Parliament, and engaged in Irish sport. He expressed his comfort and happiness in Ireland, stating that it feels like home. Biden linked the two countries on subjects ranging from democracy to clean energy to the war in Ukraine. He also praised rugby as a safer sport than football. Unlike most presidential trips overseas, there were few policy objectives for this visit, but the emotional resonance seemed greater for Biden because the meetings were unfolding on Irish soil.
Rey Mysterio, Stacy Keibler, The Great Muta, Tim White, and Andy Kaufman were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Mysterio headlined the ceremony with a memorable speech, while Keibler, Kaufman, and White were also honored. The Great Muta was inducted by Ric Flair and gave a brief speech. The speeches were filled with gratitude, stories, and emotional moments, making for an unforgettable night in pro wrestling history.