Bradley Cooper is facing backlash for his portrayal of Jewish legend Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming biopic "Maestro," with some calling his use of a prosthetic nose "Jewface." The debate has sparked a larger conversation about the use of prosthetics and makeup to portray characters of different races and ethnicities, and Cooper's portrayal is sure to bring this conversation to the forefront. Bernstein's children have come to Cooper's defense, as well as Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman, noting the "long tradition of non-Jews playing Jews."
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Mike Pence, former Vice President, has publicly sided with 2020 Georgia poll workers against former President Donald Trump's claims that the election was stolen. Pence stated that he had no right to overturn the election on Jan. 6, and condemned Trump's refusal to concede the 2020 election. He also emphasized that Trump and all those implicated are entitled to due process, and that judgment should be left to the American people and to history.
This article discusses the aftermath of a devastating wildfire that destroyed a historic town on Maui, with 106 confirmed dead and the death toll expected to rise. Survivors recount the days after the blaze, with many waiting days in the dark without power and water for help to arrive. Hawaii Governor Josh Green (D) has identified five of the victims so far.
Tensions between Russia and Georgia have been escalating, and were brought to the forefront when The Killers were heckled for bringing a Russian fan onstage during a concert in Georgia. The band has since apologized and expressed their hope to return to the country soon. The incident has highlighted the fears of the Georgian people that they could be the next Ukraine.
A new forensic report suggests that actor Alec Baldwin pulled the trigger of the gun that killed a cinematographer in 2021, contradicting Baldwin's denial and raising the possibility of new charges. The report concluded that the trigger “had to be pulled” for the weapon to fire, and that the gun was not modified. It remains to be seen if prosecutors will pursue new charges against Baldwin in light of the new report.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Maui on Monday to survey the devastation caused by the wildfires and discuss the recovery efforts with first responders, survivors, and local and federal officials. At least 106 people have been confirmed dead in the blaze, and the president has committed to providing the resources and assistance needed to help the people of Hawaii recover. The visit is the first of many trips the president and first lady will make to the island in the coming weeks and months.
A New Zealand jury has found a mother guilty of murdering her three young daughters, rejecting her defense that she was mentally disturbed at the time of the killings. The case has shocked the nation and has sparked a national conversation about the need for better support for families in crisis. The judge has adjourned the case for sentencing, with the maximum penalty for murder in New Zealand being life imprisonment.
Key takeaways: Retail sales in China have seen a 10.6% increase in March from the same period last year. Urban unemployment rate for people aged…