CLEVELAND (AP) — Two men accused of stuffing five walleye with lead weights and fish fillets during a lucrative fishing tournament on Lake Erie pleaded not guilty to cheating and other charges on Wednesday.
From the death of beloved celebrity Leslie Jordan, to the installation of Rishi Sunak as Britain's newest prime minister, here's some of the top news from the last week.
2 men plead not guilty in Lake Erie fishing tournament scandal
The death of actor Leslie Jordan; multiple dead, injured in a St. Louis school shooting; and more trending news
Here's a look at trending news across the nation for Oct. 24.
Leslie Jordan
Photos: Notable Deaths in 2022
Anne Heche
Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53. By the late 1990s Heche was one of the hottest actors in Hollywood, a constant on magazine covers and in big-budget films. In 1997 alone, she played opposite Johnny Depp as his wife in “Donnie Brasco” and Tommy Lee Jones in “Volcano” and was part of the ensemble cast in the original “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
Estelle Harris
Estelle Harris, who hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza’s short-fused mother on “Seinfeld” and voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the “Toy Story” franchise, died April 2, 2022. She was 93. As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. With her high-pitched voice and humorously overbearing attitude, she was an archetype of maternal indignation.
Liz Sheridan
Liz Sheridan, a veteran stage and screen actress who played Jerry Seinfeld's mother, Helen, on "Seinfeld," died April April 15, 2022, at age 93. Though she had dozens of film credits, she was best known as Seinfeld's doting mother on his titular sitcom, which ran for nine seasons. She also appeared as the snoopy neighbor Mrs. Ochmonek on the alien-led sitcom "ALF."
Full story: Liz Sheridan, Jerry's mom on 'Seinfeld,' dies at 93
Howard Hesseman
Howard Hesseman, best known as the hard-rocking disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Jan. 28, 2022. In addition to earning two Emmy nominations for his role on "WKRP," Hesseman also appeared on "Head of the Class" and "One Day at a Time," along with guest appearances on "That 70's Show," among others. The Oregon native also hosted "Saturday Night Live" several times. — CNN
Emilio Delgado
Emilio Delgado, who spent more than 40 years entertaining generations of children playing the Fix-It Shop owner Luis on "Sesame Street," died March 10, 2022. He was 81. Delgado had cited the PBS show's importance as a cultural touchstone in the way people of color were depicted on TV. — CNN
Emilio Delgado, 'Sesame Street's' Luis for more than 40 years, dies at 81
Michael Lang
Michael Lang, a co-creator and promoter of the 1969 Woodstock music festival that served as a touchstone for generations of music fans, died Jan. 8, 2022. He was 77.
Orionid meteor shower from Halley's Comet to light up sky: How to watch
The night of Oct. 20-21 will feature the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, one of the best celestial events the fall season has to offer.
One of nature's most anticipated light shows is set to climax this week as space debris and dust trails from the famous Halley's Comet scatter across the night sky.
The Orionids meteor shower is expected to peak at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 21, but will be best observed earlier in that time zone, between the hours of midnight and dawn. If viewing properly, away from any bright lights and light-polluted areas, viewers can expect to see around 10 to 20 meteors per hour during this time, according to EarthSky.
The Orionids meteor shower is seen in Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province, China, on Oct. 22, 2020.
Update: 3 dead, including suspect in shooting at St. Louis high school
ST. LOUIS — At least three people were killed, including the suspect, and seven more were injured after a shooting Monday morning at Central Visual & Performing Arts High School in south St. Louis.
A woman died at a hospital, and a teen girl was pronounced dead inside the school, both of gunshot wounds.
Taniya Lumpkin, and Taniya Gholston students at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, and Takisha Duncan, a student's parent, react to the school shooting that happened on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.
Scene of a school shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School.
Police cars at Kingshighway and Arsenal, outside an entrance to Collegiate and CVPA high schools.
A look at some of America's deadliest school shootings
Intro
Until the massacre at Colorado’s Columbine High School in 1999, the number of dead in U.S. school shootings tended to be in the single digits. Since then, the number of shootings that included schools and killed 10 or more people has mounted. The most recent two were both in Texas. In May 2022, an 18-year-old attacker killed 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. In May 2018, a 17-year-old killed 10 people at Santa Fe High School near Houston. Most of the victims were students.
Jury finds that Kevin Spacey didn't molest actor Anthony Rapp in 1986
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury concluded Tuesday that Kevin Spacey didn’t molest fellow actor Anthony Rapp in the 1980s, bringing to a conclusion a trial that was an outgrowth of the #MeToo movement.
The verdict in the Manhattan federal court civil trial came after jurors considered whether to believe Rapp’s claims that he was psychologically damaged after Spacey made a sexual advance on him in 1986. Both were relatively unknown actors in Broadway plays.
Big moments of the #MeToo movement
Women march again
In January 2018, millions of women participated in more than 600 protests and events around the world as part of the second annual Women's March. The inaugural Women's March on Washington in 2017 kicked off a trend of protests, with Americans protesting en masse at thousands of events in 2017, a trend that has continued in 2018. #MeToo, #TimesUp and other women's movements are persisting and inspiring other groups and movements to use their right to protest.
Stars declare 'Time's Up' at awards shows
In response to #MeToo, Hollywood celebrities banded together to start the #TimesUp movement against sexual assault and harassment, announced on Jan. 1, 2018. The movement called on stars to wear all black as part of a solidarity "blackout" at the Golden Globes. During her acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille Award, Oprah Winfrey said, "For too long, women have not been heard or believed if they dared to speak the truth to the power of those men. But their time is up." Harvey Weinstein accusers Annabella Sciorra, Ashley Judd and Salma Hayek took the stage at the Oscars to also talk about the movement.
Larry Nassar's victims speak out
More than 150 victims of former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State doctor Larry Nassar confronted him in court about the sexual abuse he subjected them under the guide of treatment. After he was convicted of sexually abusing gymnasts and other female athletes, the women and girls read victim impact statements during his sentencing, coming face to face with their abuser and being lauded for their bravery. In January 2018 Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexual abuse.
USA Gymnastics puts off its reckoning
For its mishandling of the scandal and its institutional and individual failures to protect gymnasts from decades of abuse, USA Gymnastics also faced consequences. In November 2018 the U.S. Olympic Committee announced it will revoke USA Gymnastics' status as the sport’s national governing body. Facing 100 lawsuits, the organization filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which stops its decertification and all legal proceedings in civil court. This move has been criticized as a way to avoid justice.
Bill Cosby found guilty
Bill Cosby was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison after being found guilty in April 2018 on three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand. Constand was among 60 women who accused the actor and comedian of sexual assault. Cosby's conviction came four years after a viral clip of stand-up comic Hannibal Buress discussing the Cosby allegations brought them to new light. Before that, the complaints against Cosby were an open secret.
#MeToo sinks 25 candidates
During the 2018 election cycle, 25 candidates from both ends of the political spectrum have been ousted or had their campaigns derailed by sexual misconduct allegations, according to The Atlantic's calculations. There were 12 Republicans and 13 Democrats, with eight of those being federal-level campaigns. Former Sen. Al Franken left office in January, and Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned in May. Other non-elected officials have been called out as well, including Donald Trump's staff secretary Rob Porter, who resigned in February.
Pulitzer for pieces that took down Harvey Weinstein
In April 2018, Jodi Cantor and Megan Twohey of the New York Times and Ronan Farrow of the New Yorker won the Pulitzer Prize for public service. Their respective pieces on Harvey Weinstein's decades of alleged sexual harassment and assault led to criminal charges against Weinstein as well as the outing of other predatory men who abused their positions, wealth and power in what the Pulitzer Prize organization called "a worldwide reckoning."
Harvey Weinstein turns himself in
In May 2018, Harvey Weinstein turned himself in to New York authorities on charges of sexual assault against two women, one in 2006 and the other in 2013. The charges include two counts of predatory sexual assault, with a potential sentence of life in prison.
Nobel Peace Prize winners reflect #MeToo
The honorees of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize reflected the world's focus on #MeToo and preventing sexual violence. Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Iraqi Yazidi activist Nadia Murad were jointly awarded the prize in December 2018 "for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict." Mukwege has spent 20 years treating and counseling women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, earning him the nickname "the man who mends women." Murad was kidnapped, raped and tortured by Islamic State militants. After escaping, she became a human rights activist against genocide and wartime sexual violence.
Cristiano Ronaldo's rape case in spotlight
While Hollywood is where stories first broke, the domino effect of #MeToo has affected tech, business and the world of sports. Perhaps the biggest sports star to face scrutiny is one of the highest-paid soccer players in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese Juventus player was accused of rape in 2009. The ensuing case and settlement received little attention, and German newspaper Der Spiegel was the only major outlet to report on it with a story in 2017. But with the cultural shift of #MeToo, the victim was inspired to come forward with her story again and filed a suit to reopen the case in 2018. This time, her accusations made waves and international headlines.
Top executives ousted
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich. Lululemon CEO Laurent Potdevin. CBS CEO Les Moonves. Metropolitan Opera Director James Levine. Pixar and Walt Disney Animation CCO John Lasseter. These are just a few of the men across the industries of tech, fashion, media, the arts and more who were fired or resigned in 2018 over accusations of sexual misconduct. According to a New York-based crisis consulting firm, more than 400 high-profile executives and employees were outed by the #MeToo Movement through June 2018.
CBS' Les Moonves resigns
One of the year's biggest resignations was that of CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves. Following his Harvey Weinstein piece, Ronan Farrow published a story that detailed six allegations of sexual misconduct against Moonves. Six more women came forward with allegations of harassment and assault. Moonves was forced to step down, and CBS announced he would not get his $120 million severance payment.
#MeToo mutes R. Kelly
Throughout his career, singer R. Kelly has faced allegations of sexual misconduct. Since he illegally married a 15-year-old Aaliyah in 1994, Kelly has been accused of predatory behavior toward underage girls. He's been sued multiple times in civil court, accused of running a "sex cult," indicted on 21 felony counts of child pornography and arrested for possession of child pornography. Even more allegations came to light in 2018, leading activists to launch a #MuteRKelly protest campaign calling on companies to cut ties with Kelly. Celebrities such as John Legend, Ava DuVernay and Viola Davis supported the campaign. Some streaming services stopped promoting his music in playlists, and a Chicago performance was canceled. R. Kelly denies all the accusations and remains defiant.
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testifies
After accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her during a high school party in 1982, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September. More than 20 million people around the world tuned in to the hearing, in which Ford and Kavanaugh both testified. Despite not stopping his confirmation, Ford did force a delay on the vote for a brief FBI investigation.
#MeToo hits McDonald's
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements helped motivate employees to demand better workplace protections, including workers at McDonald's. In September 2018, hundreds of McDonald's employees staged a nationwide protest aimed at pressuring the company to implement stronger policies to protect workers from sexual harassment. According to organizers, it was the first strike in more than 100 years to protest sexual harassment in the workplace.
Google employees stage walkout
In November, thousands of Google employees and contract workers around the world walked out in protest of the company's alleged workplace inequality and in response to alleged sexual harassment. The week before, the New York Times revealed that the company gave a senior vice president, Andy Rubin, a $90 million exit package in 2014 after he was accused of sexual harassment. Organizers aimed to push the tech giant to set a new standard for accountability and transparency regarding the equality and safety of employees from underrepresented groups.
#MeToo inspires television
In 2018 the ripple of #MeToo finally made it into scripted media, especially television. Shows such as "The Good Fight," "13 Reasons Why," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "Younger" and "Will & Grace" all tackled storylines involving consent, boundaries or sexual harassment and assault. The trend doesn't seem to be slowing either, TV show runner Ryan Murphy has said he wants to develop an anthology series called "Consent" that would be a spin on the Hollywood scandals of people like Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey.
The movement heads to #ChurchToo
A spinoff of the #MeToo movement, #ChurchToo gained traction at the end of 2017. The hashtag opened up the conversation about abuse of power in religious settings. Many shared stories of sexual abuse in church settings, including Jules Woodson. Inspired by #MeToo, she wrote a blog post in January 2018 detailing abuse of power and sexual assault by prominent pastor Andy Savage. Savage, who at the time was Woodson's youth pastor, admitted to the encounter and ultimately resigned, and the publication of his upcoming book was canceled. Bill Hybels, head pastor of evangelical megachurch Willow Creek in Illinois, and the entire board of elders resigned in August after multiple allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against Hybels came to light.
Billie Eilish's new love interest, Tom Brady apologizes for military comments, and more celeb news
Billie Eilish has a new love interest
Finneas "approves" of Billie Eilish's relationship with Jesse Rutherford.
Celeb news for the week of Oct. 17
Anne Heche's son bids to 'expand authority' over late mum's estate
Anne Heche's son is bidding to "expand his authority" over his late mum's estate.
Homer Laffoon, 20, asked for a bond of $800,000 (£703,000) as part of his 'ex-parte application' with the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County to extend his control as special administrator of the estate.
Matthew Perry: 'I spent $9 million to get sober'
Matthew Perry spent at least $9 million to get sober.
The 'Friends' actor, 53, told The New York Times on Sunday (23.10.22) he spent a fortune trying to kick his drink and drug addictions, as he continues to promote his upcoming memoir 'Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing'.
Trevor Noah denies he has 'beef' with Kanye West
Trevor Noah doesn't have "beef" with Kanye West.
'The Daily Show' host, 38, dismissed rumours of a feud in a TikTok video while responding to an audience member who asked him about an alleged falling out between the pair.
Halsey thanks Alanis Morissette for helping her write 'best f*** you' songs
Halsey has thanked Alanis Morissette for helping her write "the best f*** you" songs.
The 28-year-old paid tribute to her fellow singer, 48, while performing at the 'We Can Survive' concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Saturday night. (22.10.22)
Kanye West insists he isn't losing any money in wake of anti-Semitic slurs
Kanye West insists he isn't losing any money in the wake of his anti-Semitic slurs.
The rapper, 45, made the claim despite being dropped by multiple companies including Balenciaga which said it is ending their business relationship.
'None of royal family' set to move into Windsor Castle
None of the royal family are reportedly set to move into Windsor Castle.
Buckingham Palace is also set to stay empty for the foreseeable future during its £369 million renovation, a source told The Sun on Sunday. (23.10.22)
Salman Rushdie blind in right eye and has lost mobility in hand after knife attack
Salman Rushdie is blind in his right eye and has lost mobility in a hand after he was stabbed 15 times in New York.
The writer's agent revealed his condition after 75-year-old Salman - renowned for his 'The Satanic Verses' novel, which triggered a decades-long fatwa calling for his death - was repeatedly knifed as he prepared to give a talk on artistic freedom at the Chautauqua Institute on August 12.
Robbie Coltrane died from six conditions including organ failure
Robbie Coltrane died from six conditions including organ failure.
The 'Harry Potter' actor's death certificate, revealed by the Daily Mirror on Sunday (23.10.22) also reveals he was suffering diabetes and obesity.
Harry Styles tipped for Grammy and Brit glory
Harry Styles has been tipped for success at both the Grammys and the Brit Awards next year.
The 'As It Was' singer is set to perform at the ceremonies on both sides of the Atlantic in 2023 and insiders suggest that he is likely to take home some gongs.
Angelina Jolie to play opera singer Maria Callas in biopic
Angelina Jolie will play opera singer Maria Callas in a new biopic.
The 47-year-old actress will take on the role of the American-born Greek soprano in the film 'Maria', which is being helmed by 'Spencer' director Pablo Larrain.
Matthew Perry dumped Julia Roberts as he feared she would leave him
Matthew Perry dumped Julia Roberts because he was frightened she would leave him.
The 'Friends' actor had a romance with the 'Pretty Woman' star in the 1990s after persuading her to appear on the popular sitcom but confessed that he called time on the relationship as he didn't think he was good enough for the Hollywood actress.
Pierce Brosnan: The outtakes from Mrs Doubtfire were ridiculous!
Pierce Brosnan says the outtakes from 'Mrs. Doubtfire' were "ridiculous".
The 69-year-old actor played Stu in the 1993 comedy which starred the late Robin Williams as a divorced man who impersonates an elderly female nanny in order to spend time with his kids, and the former James Bond star has spilled that the children had to be sent off-set while Robin in character improvised a string of rude insults towards Stu, the new partner of his ex-wife Miranda (Sally Field) in the famous dinner scene.
Millie Bobby Brown wants to make Stranger Things into 'more of a musical'
Millie Bobby Brown wants to make 'Stranger Things' into "more of a musical."
The 18-year-old actress has starred as Eleven on the Netflix sci-fi hit since its inception in 2016 and explained that even though she says some things as a "joke", she would "love" to write a musical episode for the show.
Ed Sheeran to shoot ten epic music videos for new album
Ed Sheeran will shoot up to ten music videos for his new album.
The 31-year-old singer is set to release his sixth studio album in 2023 and is planning to film a number of epic videos later this month to accompany the record.
Peter Frampton is recording his 19th album
Peter Frampton is recording his 19th studio album.
The 72-year-old rock star - who is best known for hits such as 'Show Me the Way, 'Baby, I Love Your Way,' 'Do You Feel Like We Do' and 'I'm in You' - released his first record 50 years ago and is now creating an album full of self-penned tracks.
Michael B. Jordan: Directing Creed III is the most challenging thing I've ever done
Michael B. Jordan says directing 'Creed III' has been the most "challenging" test of his career so far.
The 35-year-old actor has appeared in almost 20 films since making his motion picture debut as a teenager more than 20 years ago but has now stepped behind the camera for the boxing sequel - which is a spin-off of the 'Rocky' boxing franchise created by Sylvester Stallone - and was "pushing his limits" throughout the process even though he had a "clear vision" for what he wanted on screen.
Mel B engaged to hairdresser boyfriend Rory McPhee
Mel B is engaged to her boyfriend Rory McPhee.
The Spice Girls star is said to be "overwhelmed" after the hairdresser proposed earlier this week and credits him for restoring her faith in men following her ten-year marriage to Stephen Belafonte - who she has accused of domestic abuse.
Kanye West plotting to build 'Yecoverse' network of cities
Kanye West is planning to build a network of tiny cities called the 'Yecoverse'.
The controversial rapper, whose nicknames include Yeezy, is attempting to trademark the words 'Yeezyverse', 'Yzyverse' and 'Yxyverse' for his new project, according to Rolling Stone magazine.
Sharon Osbourne keeps dead mice in her home to scare guests
Sharon Osbourne keeps dead mice in the corners of her home to frighten visitors.
The 70-year-old star - who has been married to Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy, 73, since 1982 and has Aimee, 39, Jack, 38, and 37-year-old Kelly with him - revealed that keeps the taxidermy rodents in discreet areas of her house so she can give guests an almighty fright.
Vladimir Putin 'could be showing signs of cancer' as IV marks spotted on his hands
Vladimir Putin "could be showing signs of cancer" as marks thought to be from IV treatment were spotted on his hands.
The Russian president, 70, launched an ongoing military invasion of neighbouring country Ukraine in February but now Kyiv Post correspondent Jason Jay Smart has claimed that he could be showing signs of having had intravenous chemotherapy and pointed out marks on his hands.
Britney Spears: I flew six hours to see my mom but she just ignored me
Britney Spears says she was ignored by her mother Lynne after flying for six hours to see her.
The 40-year-old pop star - who regained control of her multi-million dollar fortune and various aspects of her life when a conservatorship governed by her family was terminated in 2021 after 13 years - alleged that she had once travelled for hours to see her mother, but claimed she was more interested in her mobile phone and just told her to feed the then-infant daughter of her younger sister Jamie Lynn.
Cardi B wins lawsuit over album art
Cardi B has won a lawsuit over her explicit album art.
The 30-year-old rapper was sued by plaintiff Kevin Michael Brophy, who claimed that she misused his image on the cover of her 2016 mixtape 'Gangsta B**** Music, Vol. 1'.
Carly Simon grieving after sisters die one day apart
Carly Simon lost both her sisters to cancer this week.
The 78-year-old singer is grieving after Broadway composer Lucy Simon died following a battle with breast cancer just one day after former opera singer Joanna Simon lost her fight with thyroid cancer.
Ed Sheeran can't sleep after a concert without having some wine to calm him down
Ed Sheeran can't sleep after a concert without having some wine to calm him down.
The 31-year-old pop star always thought that having a drink after a show was an "excuse" used by alcoholics but now feels he "has to have" at least half a bottle of wine to wind down after playing to the crowds.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson could 'identify' with Black Adam because of his brown skin
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson could "identify" with Black Adam because of his brown skin.
The 50-year-old actor stars in the title role of the new superhero movie and explained that while he grew up as a fan of classic DC character Superman, he was "mesmerised" upon seeing Black Adam for the first time and is "thrilled" to be making the movie.
Idris Elba was shocked when he no longer had to audition for movies
Idris Elba was shocked when he no longer had to audition for movies.
The 50-year-old actor started his career by starring in a commercial but now starred in over 50 blockbusters and remembers feeling "mind-blown" when it became apparent that he would just be offered parts.
George Clooney was 'terrified' to become a father to twins at 56
George Clooney was "terrified" to become a father to twins at the age of 56.
The 61-year-old actor married human rights lawyer Amal, 44, in 2014 and welcomed twins Ella and Alexander two years later but admitted that he was shocked to learn that two babies were on the way after initially only expecting one.
Billie Lourd is still unsure how to grieve for her mother Carrie Fisher
Billie Lourd is still unsure how to grieve for her mother.
The 30-year-old actress is the daughter of late 'Star Wars' legend Carrie Fisher - who died of a sudden heart attack aged 60 in 2016 - and took to social media on what would have been her mother's 66th birthday on Friday (21.10.22) where she explained her grief is "forever changing."
Murder, She Wrote star Ron Masak dies one week after Dame Angela Lansbury
Ron Masak has died at the age of 86.
The actor - who was known for starring as Cabot Cove Sheriff Mort Metzger alongside Dame Angela Lansbury on 'Murder, She Wrote' - passed away on Thursday (20.10.22) surrounded by his wife Kay Knebes and their six children.
Mandy Moore gives birth to second son
Mandy Moore has given birth to her second son.
The 38-year-old pop singer is already mother to 20-month-old August with husband Taylor Goldsmith but the trio have now become a family of four with the slightly "late" arrival of baby Ozzie on Friday (21.10.22.)
Drew Barrymore likes to walk around naked
Drew Barrymore likes to walk around naked.
The 47-year-old actress - who is currently single but has daughters, Frankie, eight, and Olive, nine, with her ex-husband Will Kopelman - explained that when she is home alone she finds it "very liberating" to walk around in the nude.
Kanye: I am only divorced from Kim on paper
Kanye West will love Kim Kardashian "for life."
The 45-year-old rapper - who legally changed his name to Ye last year - was married to reality TV superstar Kim, 42, from 2014 until 2021 and has North, nine, Saint, six, Chicago, four, and three-year-old Psalm but insisted that the pair are only divorced "on paper" and wants to continue to be her "protector."
Carly Rae Jepsen 'couldn't stop laughing' when she kicked her shoe into the audience
Carly Rae Jepsen "couldn't stop laughing" when she kicked her shoe off into the audience.
The 36-year-old pop star took over the title role in a Broadway production of 'Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella' from 'You're the One That I Want!' winner Laura Osnes in 2014 and recalled how because she had so little time to rehearse the technicalities prior to opening night, she ended up losing a glass slipper just before her debut.
'Worst place in the world to raise female children': Brian Cox slams Hollywood
Brian Cox thinks Hollywood is the "worst place in the world" to raise girls.
The 'Succession' actor - who has Alan, 52, and Margaret, 45, with first wife Caroline Burt and Orson, 20, and Torin, 18, with spouse Nicole Ansari - insisted the Californian neighbourhood isn't as glamorous as it seems because there are a lot of "very sad people" desperate to make it big in the movie industry and it "exacerbates" the pressures on young women.
George and Amal Clooney write love letters to each other
George Clooney and his wife Amal write love letters to each other.
The 'Ticket to Paradise' actor recalled how his agent knew he was "going to marry" the barrister as soon as he met the 44-year-old beauty in 2013, and though the 61-year-old star was initially skeptical, the pair quickly hit it off.
Emily Ratajkowski won't stop sharing sexy snaps
Emily Ratajkowski has no plans to stop sharing sexy pictures of herself online - insisting it "won't change anything".
The 31-year-old 'Gone Girl' star has become an outspoken champion of women's rights in recent years, but she has been hit with accusations she's part of the problem facing young girls because of the picture perfect images she regularly shares on social media - however, Emily is adamant she won't make much of a difference by changing the way she posts on Instagram.
Joy Behar: I've had sex with ghosts and never got pregnant
Joy Behar says she has had sex with ghosts.
The 80-year-old TV star - who has been married to Steve Janowitz since 2011 but has daughter, Eve, 51, with late ex-husband Joseph Behar - was appearing in her regular role as a host on 'The View' alongside her co-stars and was discussing a Texas woman who worries that her home is "haunted" by apparitions because it was once the site of a brothel.
David Beckham sues F45
David Beckham is suing a fitness company for more than $20 million.
The retired footballer and former golfer Greg Norman have taken legal action against F45 after a promotional agreement allegedly failed to pay out "substantial cash and equity compensation".
Miley Cyrus is struggling with her dad since his divorce
Miley Cyrus is finding it "hard to connect" with her dad since his divorce.
The 29-year-old pop star is the daughter of country singer Billy Ray, 61, and his estranged wife Tish, 55, - who filed for divorce from the 'Achy Breaky Heart' hitmaker earlier this year after 28 years of marriage - and is hoping to "work" on her relationship with her father following the split.
Nick Carter missed his daughter's third birthday
Nick Carter "totally missed" his daughter's third birthday.
The Backstreet Boys star - who has been married to fitness trainer Lauren Kitt since 2014 and has children Odin, six, Pearl, two, and three-year-old Saoirse with her - claimed that parenting can be "tough" and was so busy with touring commitments in Europe he couldn't be there for his middle daughter's special day.
Kevin Spacey found not liable for battery in Anthony Rapp case
Kevin Spacey has been found not liable for battery in his case against Anthony Rapp.
The 63-year-old actor had been accused of assaulting Anthony Rapp at a party in 1986 when Rapp was just 14 years old and while District
James Corden: I did nothing wrong
James Corden has insisted he hasn't "done anything wrong" after being banned from a restaurant over his "abusive" behaviour.
Earlier this week, Keith McNally slammed the 'Late Late Show' presenter for his behaviour at his New York eatery Balthazar, but rescinded his ban hours later after revealing the 'Cats' actor had "apologised profusely".
UK's Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority. Live updates and video of her speech
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday — bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.
She said “I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected.”
Lawsuit stalls student debt relief: What now?
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted an emergency stay pending the appeal of a lawsuit seeking to delay the scheduled rollout of the Biden administration’s promised student debt relief.
In other words, borrowers hoping to see $10,000 or $20,000 wiped from their debts will have to wait while this lawsuit proceeds; hearings are already scheduled for next week. There are also four other lawsuits pending appeal or awaiting hearing.
Car found buried in pricy California home's yard with possible human remains, cops say
ATHERTON, Calif. (AP) — Police are digging into why someone buried a car in the yard of a multi-million-dollar Northern California home in the 1990s and left unused bags of concrete inside.
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Thomas temporarily blocks Graham testimony in Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday temporarily blocked Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony to a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.
Thomas' order is intended to prevent Fani Willis, Fulton County district attorney, from compelling Graham to testify while the Supreme Court weighs the senator's request for a lengthier halt to the proceedings.
Trump election probe grand jury selected
Renters face charging dilemma as U.S. cities move toward EVs
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Stephanie Terrell bought a used Nissan Leaf this fall and was excited to join the wave of drivers adopting electric vehicles to save on gas money and reduce her carbon footprint.
But Terrell quickly encountered a bump in the road on her journey to clean driving: As a renter, she doesn't have a private garage where she can power up overnight, and the public charging stations near her are often in use, with long wait times. On a recent day, the 23-year-old nearly ran out of power on the freeway because a public charging station she was counting on was busy.
The great transition to electric is well underway for single-family homeowners who can charge their cars at home overnight, but for millions of renters like Terrell, access to charging remains a significant barrier to owning a zero-emissions vehicle.
States with the most electric vehicles
States with the most electric vehicles
Few announcements have rocked the automotive industry as hard as the one-two punch of General Motors’ notice of intent to exclusively produce electric-powered vehicles by 2035 and the Ford Motor Company’s $30 billion investment in electric vehicle development. The latter has thus far resulted in the release of an all-electric F-150 and Mustang, the automaker’s two top-selling models. Of course, other automakers have taken a dip into the EV pool, among them Chevrolet, Volvo, Porsche, Mazda, and Mercedes Benz, and it would seem that Tesla set a gold standard for the development and marketing of the electric vehicle.
CoPilot ranked each state (and Washington D.C.) by the number of registered EVs as a percentage of total registered private and commercial vehicles to offer a quick look at where the nation stands on electric vehicle adoption, using data from the Department of Energy and Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Ties were broken at the thousandths of a percent level which, for brevity, are not shown. Charging station and charging port data came from an Alternative Fuel Stations report issued by the BTS. The U.S. Department of Energy also maintains a live map of all AFS locations nationwide. It should be noted that the stated number of ports per 100 EVs is not necessarily inversely related to the overall quantity of EVs in a given state, but rather the number of highway miles running through the state or the number of established “alt-fuel corridors.”
While Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar Tesla “experiment” has without question forced the auto industry to rethink the public’s appetite for EVs, it’s the anteing up of the big players that has the potential to permanently change an industry. Just 30 years ago the industry dismissed electric vehicle investment like an allowance given to an unruly child so they won’t ask for something more expensive.
In its December 2021 sales report, Ford showed a 121.1% increase in total EV sales year over year. Not only does this mark the best-ever EV sales for the company, but it also represents 36% faster growth than the entire segment—meaning Ford, the nation’s largest carmaker, has already begun to dominate this sector. The Mustang Mach-E has become second only to Tesla’s Model Y in total EV sales, and the F-150 continues to be the top-selling truck in America (which it has been for more than 40 years running). Orders for the F-150 Lightning EV have vastly exceeded expectations. Ford not only anticipates 40% of its overall sales to be electric by 2030 but has recently invested deeply in both manufacturing and battery production and recycling. It is more than clear that an irreversible revolution in car manufacturing and ownership is now upon us.
On a wider scale, global EV sales reached 6.6 million in 2021, a more than threefold rise over the previous year. This number is impressive in and of itself but becomes staggering when you consider that in 2012 only about 130,000 EVs were sold across the globe. There are now an estimated 16 million EVs on the road, and if sales trends pan out as predicted, that number is going to get a whole lot bigger. When it does, naturally the other side of the equation will be a decrease in gas-powered vehicle sales.
The need for a nationwide network of charging stations to allow cross-country travel has emerged alongside the expansion of electric vehicle ownership. At best, the longest range a current EV can go on a single charge is 520 miles—but the Lucid Air Dream Edition also comes with a $170,000 price tag. The Tesla Model S, one of the most popular EVs on the market, can get 400 miles to a charge, which is no small feat. But without the right kind of charging infrastructure, it still won’t get you from the Rockies to an East Coast vacation spot, to say nothing of making it across a state as expansive as Texas (where, incidentally, the most popular truck is the F-150).
In its December 2021 Action Plan, the Biden-Harris administration outlined its strategy to “put [the country] on the path to a convenient and equitable network of 500,000 chargers and make EVs accessible to all Americans for both local and long-distance trips.” This strategy includes a $5 billion investment in the national EV charging network and a further $2.5 billion to be made available through a grant program to ensure states’ ability to support rural charging and charging access in disadvantaged communities.
Continue reading to find out the state of electric vehicle adoption across the country.
#51. North Dakota
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.02%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 220 (#51 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 61 (#49 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 63.2 (#1 overall)
#50. South Dakota
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.03%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 410 (#49 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 57 (#50 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 38.0 (#7 overall)
#49. West Virginia
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.04%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 600 (#48 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 111 (#46 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 51.2 (#4 overall)
#48. Mississippi
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.04%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 780 (#47 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 112 (#45 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 55.5 (#3 overall)
#47. Wyoming
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.04%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 330 (#50 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 70 (#48 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 55.8 (#2 overall)
#46. Arkansas
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.05%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 1,330 (#44 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 160 (#41 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 34.1 (#9 overall)
#45. Montana
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.05%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 940 (#45 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 75 (#47 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 22.6 (#18 overall)
#44. Louisiana
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.05%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 1,950 (#39 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 159 (#42 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 19.7 (#22 overall)
#43. Alabama
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.06%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 2,890 (#31 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 276 (#35 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 23.5 (#15 overall)
#42. Iowa
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.06%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 2,260 (#37 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 280 (#34 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 25.8 (#14 overall)
#41. Kentucky
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.06%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 2,650 (#33 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 222 (#37 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 19.9 (#21 overall)
#40. Oklahoma
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.09%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 3,410 (#29 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 313 (#31 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 31.9 (#13 overall)
#39. Nebraska
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.10%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 1,810 (#42 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 182 (#39 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 20.8 (#20 overall)
#38. South Carolina
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.10%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 4,390 (#28 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 384 (#28 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 19.6 (#23 overall)
#37. Indiana
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.11%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 6,990 (#25 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 354 (#29 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 13.6 (#38 overall)
#36. Wisconsin
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.11%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 6,310 (#27 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 474 (#25 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 15.0 (#36 overall)
#35. Idaho
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.12%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 2,300 (#36 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 139 (#43 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 15.0 (#37 overall)
#34. Kansas
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.12%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 3,130 (#30 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 493 (#24 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 32.5 (#12 overall)
#33. Alaska
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.12%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 940 (#46 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 52 (#51 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 10.0 (#46 overall)
#32. Missouri
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.12%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 6,740 (#26 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 1,053 (#14 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 32.6 (#11 overall)
#31. Michigan
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.13%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 10,620 (#21 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 834 (#19 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 17.3 (#27 overall)
#30. Tennessee
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.14%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 7,810 (#24 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 691 (#21 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 21.1 (#19 overall)
#29. Ohio
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.14%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 14,530 (#17 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 959 (#16 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 15.2 (#35 overall)
#28. New Mexico
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.15%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 2,620 (#34 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 187 (#38 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 17.4 (#26 overall)
#27. Pennsylvania
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.17%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 17,530 (#15 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 1,143 (#10 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 15.2 (#34 overall)
#26. Maine
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.17%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 1,920 (#41 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 295 (#32 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 32.8 (#10 overall)
#25. Minnesota
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.18%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 10,380 (#22 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 589 (#22 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 13.4 (#39 overall)
#24. Rhode Island
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.19%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 1,580 (#43 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 255 (#36 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 39.7 (#5 overall)
#23. North Carolina
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.19%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 16,190 (#16 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 1,117 (#12 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 17.2 (#28 overall)
#22. Delaware
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.19%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 1,950 (#40 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 134 (#44 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 16.1 (#31 overall)
#21. New Hampshire
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.20%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 2,690 (#32 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 164 (#40 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 13.0 (#40 overall)
#20. Texas
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.24%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 52,190 (#3 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 2,316 (#4 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 10.5 (#45 overall)
#19. Illinois
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.25%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 26,000 (#8 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 1,077 (#13 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 10.6 (#44 overall)
#18. Georgia
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.27%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 23,530 (#10 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 1,579 (#8 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 16.7 (#29 overall)
#17. Virginia
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.27%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 20,510 (#13 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 1,139 (#11 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 16.1 (#32 overall)
#16. New York
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.29%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 32,590 (#5 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 2,974 (#2 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 23.4 (#16 overall)
#15. Connecticut
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.32%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 9,040 (#23 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 533 (#23 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 15.8 (#33 overall)
#14. Florida
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.32%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 58,160 (#2 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 2,624 (#3 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 11.6 (#42 overall)
#13. Vermont
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.37%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 2,230 (#38 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 328 (#30 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 39.1 (#6 overall)
#12. Massachusetts
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.42%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 21,010 (#12 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 2,175 (#5 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 23.2 (#17 overall)
#11. Maryland
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.43%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 17,970 (#14 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 1,250 (#9 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 19.0 (#24 overall)
#10. Nevada
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.44%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 11,040 (#19 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 447 (#26 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 12.3 (#41 overall)
#9. Utah
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.46%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 11,230 (#18 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 908 (#17 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 17.6 (#25 overall)
#8. Colorado
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.47%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 24,670 (#9 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 1,614 (#7 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 16.1 (#30 overall)
#7. Arizona
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.48%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 28,770 (#7 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 890 (#18 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 7.8 (#49 overall)
#6. New Jersey
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.51%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 30,420 (#6 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 745 (#20 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 6.6 (#51 overall)
#5. Oregon
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.57%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 22,850 (#11 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 995 (#15 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 10.7 (#43 overall)
#4. Washington
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.71%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 50,520 (#4 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 1,775 (#6 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 8.6 (#48 overall)
#3. Washington, D.C.
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.74%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 2,360 (#35 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 289 (#33 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 34.8 (#8 overall)
#2. Hawaii
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 0.86%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 10,670 (#20 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 385 (#27 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 7.8 (#50 overall)
#1. California
- Percentage of registered vehicles that are electric: 1.43%
- Total registered electric vehicles: 425,300 (#1 overall)
- Number of statewide charging stations: 14,616 (#1 overall)
- Number of charging ports per 100 EVs: 9.7 (#47 overall)
This story originally appeared on CoPilot and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next prime minister
LONDON (AP) — Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party on Monday and will become Britain’s next prime minister — the third this year.
The former Treasury chief will be Britain’s first leader of color, and faces the task of stabilizing the party and country at a time of economic and political turbulence.
Former chancellor Rishi Sunak has made the final two of the Tory leadership contest. We take a look at the Richmond MP's policies as he strives to become Prime Minister.
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