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Luna Lauren Velez of 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' reveals her mom is her superhero

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:28:34 GMT

Luna Lauren Velez is taking over the summer. The actress not only voices the role of Rio Morales in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," which has been named the most anticipated film of the summer by Fandango, but she also stars in "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts."Reviews are raving over the extraordinary visuals of "Spider-Man.""I actually just read something in a review that said 'the film was like dropping through the floors of a modern art museum on acid,'" she revealed to Sam Rubin on the KTLA 5 Morning News. "I thought 'Yeah! There's something about that that's so right on point.'"The film consists of different storylines because the movie takes place in different universes. The "Dexter" actress also touched on the use of Spanish in the film and how representation continues to be an important factor in the entertainment industry. "I love that this is an Afro-Latino family and superhero! That's pretty extraordinary," she said.Velez, who is Puerto Rican, remembered the imp...

Empowering Minds & Transforming Lives with Farrah Ali

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:28:34 GMT

There’s a saying that adults like to tell children when they start to pick out their friend group—you are who you hang around. Most people just brush it off, but the cautionary advice is actually true. The more time you spend around someone, the more you start to act, think, and speak like them. The people you surround yourself with can significantly impact your mental well-being, and this holds true for more than just children.Positivity and negativity are contagious, and both mindsets hold tremendous power over your life. If you keep telling yourself (subconsciously or not) that you cannot accomplish your goals, you will eventually believe it. The negativity will bleed into the perspective you have of your capabilities and change your course. Similarly, if what you focus on is the positivity in every situation and circumstance, positivity is what you will reap.Farrah Ali is a remarkable individual who exemplifies the power of mindset when it comes to achieving extraordinary succes...

Jordan Cohen’s Upcoming Summer Hit: “Reunite” (feat. Sharone Ouazan & Jon Norris) – Get Ready to Dance!

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:28:34 GMT

Get set to unleash your inner dancer as Jordan Cohen, the esteemed DJ and music producer, prepares to launch his much-anticipated summer banger, “Reunite,” featuring the talents of Sharone Ouazan and Jon Norris. From humble beginnings in college to conquering the upscale nightclubs of Paris, St. Tropez, and Ibiza, Cohen has carved a formidable presence in the electronic music realm. A tireless trailblazer, he shows no signs of slowing down his meteoric ascent as he prepares to dazzle with his new music.Jordan Cohen’s adventure in electronic music began in college when his best friend introduced him to this mesmerizing genre. Fascinated, he devoted countless Wednesday afternoons to learning the art of mixing tracks visually at his friend’s house. Within just six months, the dynamic duo found themselves captivating their fellow students with their beats at college events. These performances ignited Jordan’s passion for DJing, and he pledged to turn this n...

How Project Management Revolution Is Disrupting the Education Industry and PM Training for Mid-Career Professionals

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:28:34 GMT

The education industry has been around in some form for centuries, and while it has seen many changes, there are still significant problems that persist. One of the biggest challenges today is that students often graduate from universities or certification programs with a degree or certification but are unable to find a job. This is especially true in the field of project management, where traditional education methods often fall short.Enter Project Management Revolution, a project management training program created by Nick Stekovic. It helps people who are transitioning from existing careers, those who have gone through traditional education and can’t find a fulfilling job, and even those who have completed project management certifications or graduated with a degree or diploma in project management. The program caters to those who want to earn more money, have a future proof career, more responsibility, and feel recognized in their profession.As a project management consultant fo...

Senate races to wrap up debt ceiling deal before default deadline

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:28:34 GMT

By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Days away from a default crisis, the U.S. Senate dashed on Thursday to wrap up work on a debt ceiling and budget cuts package that overwhelmingly cleared the House, aiming to send it to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the chamber was digging into the bill that Biden negotiated with Speaker Kevin McCarthy and would “keep working until the job is done.”He warned of a crush of ideas from senators anxious to revise the bill’s budget cuts and environmental policy changes, but said, “There is no good reason, none, to bring this process down to the wire.”Passage in the Senate will require cooperation between Democrats and Republicans, much the way the narrowly divided House was able to approve the compromise late Wednesday night. Fast action is vital if Washing...

Baseball legend Steve Garvey considering US Senate bid in California, energizing beleaguered GOP

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:28:34 GMT

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD | AP Political WriterLOS ANGELES  — You’d have to go back a generation — to 1988 — to find the last time a Republican candidate won a U.S. Senate race in heavily Democratic California. This time, the party might get an MVP on the ballot.Baseball legend Steve Garvey, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, is meeting with voters and senior GOP officials as he weighs a potential 2024 Senate bid in a race that already has several prominent Democratic contenders in the field. He appeared at a recent fundraiser for Republican Rep. Michelle Steel in Orange County, where he signed baseballs and talked about his potential candidacy.“He is seriously considering entering the race,” said veteran consultant Andy Gharakhani, who is advising Garvey.The 74-year-old Garvey had an 18-year major league career. He was National League MVP in 1974 and retired from baseball in 1987.Garvey has flirted with the possibility of entering politics before, including afte...

Photos: Lindsey Buckingham sells California mansion for $6.6 million

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:28:34 GMT

A poolside view of the La Quinta home previously owned by Lindsey Buckingham. (Photo by Chris Miller)The primary bathroom. (Photo by Chris Miller)The primary suite. (Photo by Chris Miller)A glass wall divides the formal dining room from the wine room. (Photo by Chris Miller)The kitchen. (Photo by Chris Miller)The lounging half of the great room. (Photo by Chris Miller)The entry courtyard. (Photo by Chris Miller)Show Caption of ExpandLindsey Buckingham has sold his La Quinta golf retreat for $6.6 million.The 73-year-old singer, best known as the lead guitarist and co-vocalist of Fleetwood Mac, got the price he sought when his custom residence in the luxury community of the Hideway hit the market in April. That amounts to 77% more than the $3.73 million he and his wife, Kristen, paid in August 2020, records show.“The seller is happy, and the buyers are very excited,” said Valery Neuman of Compass, who handled both ends of the deal. “The whole family is in love with the home!”Completed...

Man acquitted of igniting massive Holy fire in Southern California

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:28:34 GMT

Nearly five years after fast-moving flames tore through more than 20,000 wild land acres in Orange and Riverside counties, an Orange County Superior Court jury acquitted the man accused of igniting the massive blaze.Jurors following a month-long trial in a Santa Ana courtroom deliberated for a little more than a day before finding Forrest Clark, 56, not guilty of three felony counts of arson.The jury convicted him of one remaining count of making criminal threats against his neighbor.Even before the fire was fully extinguished investigators accused Clark of igniting the Holy fire with prosecutors later arguing the alleged arson stemmed from a long-running neighbor dispute. During one press conference, DA Todd Spitzer referred to Clark as a “monster.”But, during his Santa Ana trial, Clark’s attorney, Alternate Defender Jason Phlaum, sharply criticized what he characterized as a sloppy and inadequate investigation by U.S. Forest Service and Orange County Fire Authority officials, repe...

Pride celebration organizers grapple with new Florida laws on drag, transgender rights

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:28:34 GMT

In the small south-central Florida city of Sebring, a “Bearded Lady” contest almost got an upcoming Pride celebration canceled.“Is that not really another name for a drag queen show?” Sebring City Council Member Terry Mendel asked Highlands County LGBT+ Caucus director Christopher Davies during a May 16 public meeting. Davies was seeking approval for road closures for the fourth-annual Highlands County Pride Fest on June 11.“It does seem to me that this is going to result in inappropriate displays of sexuality in front of our children, so I’m very concerned about that,” Mendel said.Davies told city council members the “Bearded Lady” contest is a costume contest and not sexual in nature. He added that the event would be closed off to anyone younger than 21 years of age, in an effort to comply with SB 1438.The bill, signed into law last week, established penalties against businesses for hosting live performances that display unsuitable, salacious material in front of minors. Critics s...

India pauses plan to add new coal plants for 5 years

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:28:34 GMT

By Sibi Arasu | Associated PressBENGALURU, India — The Indian government will not consider any proposals for new coal plants for the next five years and focus on growing its renewables sector, according to an updated national electricity plan released Wednesday evening.The temporary pause in the growth of the dirty fuel was hailed by energy experts as a positive step for a country that is currently reliant on coal for around 75% of its electricity.Updated every five years, the plan serves as a guideline for India’s priorities in its electricity sector.India is the world’s third highest emitter and most populous country. It plans to reach net zero emissions by 2070, which would mean significantly slashing coal use and ramping up renewable energy.In a draft of the plan released in September, the Central Electricity Authority, which is in charge of planning for India’s electricity needs, projected that nearly 8,000 megawatts of new coal capacity was required by 2027. ...