What to know when renting out your space for film shoots
Giggster compiled a list of five do’s and don’ts of renting out your space for film shoots using tips from property owners and various sources.
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Month: August 2023
Médicos en República Dominicana vuelven a declararse en huelga
macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– El Colegio Médico Dominicano (CMD) realiza este jueves y viernes un paro de servicios en hospitales y clínicas privadas del país, en demanda de mejores condiciones laborales y salariales para el sector. Al manifestar su inconformidad con las aseguradoras del ámbito de la salud, el presidente del CMD, Dr. Rufino Senén
Continue ReadingSouth Korea throws huge K-Pop concert for Scouts after storm Khanun disrupted their Jamboree
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A day after a powerful tropical storm flooded dozens of homes and turned streets into muddy rivers, South Korea is throwing a huge K-Pop concert in Seoul for 40,000 Scouts whose global Jamboree was disrupted by the weather. The concert was held Friday at a Seoul
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina roller coaster reopens after a large crack launched a state investigation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A towering North Carolina roller coaster that shut down in June due to a large crack in its support column reopened Thursday after a month of repairs and testing, the park announced on its website. Carowinds amusement park, which straddles the North Carolina and South Carolina line, came under investigation by
Continue ReadingLa Corte Suprema de EE.UU. bloquea acuerdo por US$ 6.000 millones de Purdue Pharma sobre opioides
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — La Corte Suprema de EE.UU. bloqueó este jueves el procedimiento por el que Purdue Pharma se declara en bancarrota, acuerdo que el gobierno de Biden había calificado como “sin precedentes” y por el que sostuvo que, en última instancia, ofrecería a la familia Sackler una amplia protección frente a las demandas
Continue ReadingCivil rights groups file lawsuit over Tennessee’s redistricting maps
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Several civil and voting rights groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Republican Gov. Bill Lee and other state officials over Tennessee’s congressional and state Senate maps, which they allege are discriminatory and violate the constitutional rights of voters of color. The lawsuit alleges that the Republican-controlled state legislature particularly
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Out & About: The eagles have landed
America’s bird is our featured photo friend this week. Send us your fine scenes from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM – thanks!
Continue ReadingJury awards family of New York man who died after being beaten by police $35 million in damages
ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — The family of a Long Island, New York, man who died after being beaten by police during a 2008 traffic stop has been awarded $35 million in damages by a federal jury. The attorney for the family of Kenny Lazo said Thursday that “justice has been served.” The decision comes 15
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Big Ol’ Fish: Get a load of that halibut
Big Ol’ tasty fish this week! Send us you photos from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM – thanks!
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Save The Date: Bola Gbadebo has you covered
It’s going to be another great High Desert summer weekend. To check out even more of what’s going on, visit http://events.ktvz.com !
Continue ReadingChina loosens its pandemic-era ban on citizens joining group tours abroad
Reuters (CNN) — China has lifted pandemic-era restrictions on group tours for more countries, including key markets such as the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia, in a potential boon for their tourism industries. The decision was announced by China’s culture and tourism ministry on Thursday, effective immediately. Prior to the pandemic, mainland Chinese tourists spent more than
Continue Reading‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ sails into mostly charted waters as an uninspired take on Dracula lore
Review by Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Universal Pictures prides itself as the home of the classic movie monsters, like 1931’s “Frankenstein,” directed by James Whale, or “Dracula,” starring Bela Lugosi. More recent attempts to capture the dark magic of those iconic creatures has proven disastrous for the studio – one need only recall the
Continue ReadingMan arrested after ‘engaging in threatening conduct’ toward jurors and witnesses in Pittsburgh synagogue shooter trial, prosecutors say
By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — A West Virginia man was arrested Thursday after “engaging in threatening conduct” towards jurors and government witnesses in the federal trial against the the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, prosecutors announced. Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 45, has been charged with obstruction of justice, transmitting threats and witness tampering, according to a criminal
Continue ReadingHere’s who has (and hasn’t) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The sprint to qualify for Wednesday’s first 2024 Republican presidential debate is still underway for some candidates, even as the top-polling contender, former President Donald Trump has confirmed he’ll skip the showdown in Milwaukee. The Republican National Committee established three requirements for presidential hopefuls to qualify for the August
Continue ReadingAsí era la vida de Fernando Villavicencio: origen, familia y carrera política
Karen Esquivel (CNN Español) — De una niñez entre terrazas de trigo y el campo en su natal Sevilla, provincia de Chimborazo, en el centro de Ecuador, Fernando Villavicencio Valencia pasó de ser un hombre sencillo “de abajo” a ser candidato presidencial y reconocido por sus investigaciones periodísticas en casos de corrupción. “Es tiempo de
Continue ReadingCattle that escaped owners have been euthanized
By Rob Polansky and Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story BURLINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — Some cattle that escaped in the Burlington area were euthanized, according to state police. Authorities said the owners of the cattle tried to put the animals down, but more help was needed. The three cattle were shot and
Continue ReadingNorthern Ireland’s top police officer apologizes for ‘industrial scale’ data breach
LONDON (AP) — Northern Ireland’s top police officer has apologized for what he described as an “industrial scale” data breach, in which the personal information of more than 10,000 officers and staff was released to the public. The breach is particularly sensitive given the delicate security situation in Northern Ireland, which is still trying to
Continue ReadingMessi en el Inter Miami – Charlotte: previa, a qué hora y cómo verlo en vivo
urielblanco (CNN Español) — El Inter Miami, comandado por el astro argentino Lionel Messi, busca seguir su camino triunfal en la Leagues Cup 2023. Esta vez, su rival será nuevamente un equipo estadounidense: el Charlotte FC. El partido entre Inter Miami y Charlotte corresponde a los cuartos de final, por lo que el ganador quedará
Continue ReadingArchdiocese of Philadelphia agrees to pay $3.5 million to settle sexual assault case, plaintiff’s attorneys say
By Nicki Brown and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a case alleging one of its priests sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy nearly 20 years ago, according to the plaintiff’s lawyers. “This latest settlement holds the archdiocese accountable for failing to protect our client
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Firefighters save the bacon on the highway
By Heidi Schmidt Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kanasa (KCTV) — Firefighters rushed to help a tractor trailer stranded on the side of an Overland Park highway. The driver pulled to the side of US 69 Highway, just north of 151st Street after the truck stopped working. The tuck carried a
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