Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
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From pop-up to permanent: How independent brands are betting big on their first stores
Shopify reports that in-person sales are rising, highlighting the value of physical retail for brands like Dossier and The Archive.
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What is America's favorite state?
YouGov reports Hawaii is the most favored state in 2025, while Washington, D.C. ranks least liked among Americans surveyed.
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Minivans vs. SUVs: What's better for your family?
CarMax reports minivans excel in family-friendly features like sliding doors and cargo space, while SUVs offer off-road capability and style.
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The weirdest giveaways banks used to offer to customers
Finder.com reports on unique bank promotions, highlighting quirky giveaways like toasters, guns, and Dolly Parton bakeware to attract customers.
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Top casinos globally by visitor reviews
OLBG reports on the world’s top land-based casinos, highlighting gaming gems offering luxury and unique experiences that attract millions annually.
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‘We stand on the brink of system failure’: Feds up pressure for states to reach deal on the future of the Colorado River
The Salt Lake Tribune reports seven states must agree on sharing Colorado River water by 2026 due to dwindling supplies and impending shortages.
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Which skills are the most valuable in an AI-powered world of work?
Upwork reports that in an AI-driven work environment, soft skills like adaptability and communication are vital for success, as they can’t be automated.
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Gay men face alarming suicide rates amid declining mental health resources
News Is Out reports that gay men face alarming suicide rates due to declining mental health resources and societal stigma.
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How in-store shopping has changed over the last 75 years
Uniqode analyzed news coverage and industry reports to explore how consumer expectations have shaped in-store shopping over the past 75 years.
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Understanding anxiety: Symptoms, treatments, and medications
SaveHealth reports anxiety disorders significantly impact daily life, with treatments combining therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes for effective management.
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Where and why Americans are moving in 2025
Offerpad reports that in 2025, Texas and Florida lead U.S. migration trends due to affordable housing and job growth, attracting Millennials and retirees.
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First-time homebuyer guide: Every step detailed from budgeting to close
SoFi reports a comprehensive guide for first-time homebuyers, outlining steps from budgeting to closing, emphasizing financial readiness and assistance options.
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Best housing markets for first-time homebuyers
SmartAsset reports McAllen, TX is the top market for first-time homebuyers in 2025, with affordability and growth potential highlighted.
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Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University announced Wednesday it has reached a deal with the Trump administration to pay more than $220 million to the federal government to restore federal research money that was canceled in the name of combating antisemitism on campus. Under the agreement, the Ivy League school
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Murkowski questions whether Trump admin is attacking Obama to distract from Epstein fallout
CNN By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski questioned whether Trump administration officials are accusing former President Barack Obama of treason in order to distract from the fallout over its handling documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. “Obviously, this is new language. Words like treason are big words, right?” the Alaska Republican
Continue Reading Murkowski questions whether Trump admin is attacking Obama to distract from Epstein fallout
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski questioned whether Trump administration officials are accusing former President Barack Obama of treason in order to distract from the fallout over its handling documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. “Obviously, this is new language. Words like treason are big words, right?” the Alaska Republican told
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Venus Williams says she is engaged to Andrea Preti after her first singles win in 16 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — Venus Williams’ winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged. After becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, Williams gave thanks to her fiance, who was in the stands at the DC Open. He is Andrea Preti, who is a Danish-born
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‘It was a nightmare’: Venezuelans deported from US describe conditions in Salvadoran prison
By Osmary Hernandez, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — For months, they say, they were beaten by prison guards, shot with pellets, deprived of adequate medical care and denied any due process inside El Salvador’s Center for Terrorism Confinement. “(The guards) tortured us physically and psychologically,” said José Mora, one of 252 Venezuelan migrants recently held
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Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, affirming a lower-court decision that blocked its enforcement nationwide. The ruling from a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Ghislaine Maxwell may testify before Congress. A look at other convicted criminals who’ve done so
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated Press/Report For America The U.S. Congress is poised to subpoena controversial testimony from Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of helping financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. If those efforts are successful, Maxwell may join a long list of prominent people — ranging from
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Federal appeals court issues another blow to Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday issued another major blow to President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, ruling that it’s unconstitutional and upholding a nationwide block against the controversial policy. The 2-1 ruling from the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals is significant because the
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Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Kansas Pick 3 Midday
By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 0, 1, 4 (zero, one, four) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
Continue Reading Appeals court panel finds President Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
WASHINGTON (AP) — Appeals court panel finds President Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block.
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House Oversight subcommittee votes to subpoena DOJ for Epstein files
By Veronica Stracqualursi, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer, Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — In a surprise move, a House Oversight subcommittee voted Wednesday to subpoena the Department of Justice for files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a highly contentious issue that has exposed major divisions within the Republican party. The Epstein investigation and
Continue Reading Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding.
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State Department approves $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine
By The Associated Press The State Department said Wednesday that it has approved $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine to enhance its air defense capabilities and provide armored combat vehicles, coming as the country works to fend off escalating Russian attacks. The potential sales, which the department said were notified to Congress, include
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French president sues Candace Owens over claims his wife is a man
CNN By Joseph Ataman, Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Paris (CNN) — French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, filed a 22-count defamation lawsuit in the United States against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens Wednesday over the claim that Brigitte could be a man. The lawsuit filed in Delaware Superior Court alleges Owens has broadcast “a relentless year-long
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Mike Lindell celebrates victory after appeals court voids $5M award in election data dispute
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal appeals court handed a victory Wednesday to Mike Lindell, ruling that the MyPillow founder doesn’t have to pay a $5 million award to a software engineer who disputed data that Lindell claims proves that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The 8th Circuit
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Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights initiates investigation into 5 universities over DACA scholarships
By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — Five universities are under investigation by the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for providing scholarships to undocumented immigrants enrolled in the Obama-era DACA program, according to a statement from the Department of Education Wednesday. DACA, or the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, allows hundreds of
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