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Dan Schneider and Nickelodeon Haven’t Talked About Censoring Old Shows After Apology Video

Former kids TV producer Dan Schneider says he has no problem censoring Nickelodeon cult classics he created in the 1990s and 2000s that now may offend viewers. All these jokes that youre speaking of that [Quiet on Set] covered over the past two nights, every one of those jokes was written for a kid audience, because kids thought they were...

Nov 4, 2026

BBC Boss Outlines Goals: “Pursue Truth, Back British Storytelling, Bring People Together”

The BBC needs more partnerships with media, entertainment and technology giants, such as one with the Walt Disney Co. for sci-fi hit show Doctor Who, and change how it does business further in a competitive and polarized world. That was the message of Tim Davie, the director general of the U.K. public broadcaster, in a major Tuesday speech outlining his...

Nov 4, 2026

Don’t miss these 5 movies leaving Max in March that you have to watch right now

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, March 25, 2024

Bruins vs Panthers live stream: Can you watch for free?

Steven Spielberg Accepts USC Shoah Foundation Honor, Says He’s “Increasingly Alarmed” by Antisemitism

Eli Noyes, Pioneer in Clay and Sand Stop Animation, Dies at 81

‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’ Review: Fascinatingly Uncomfortable HBO Docuseries Tests the Limits of Its Star’s Likability

Cillian Murphy to Star in Mining Drama ‘Blood Runs Coal’ for Universal

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MIPTV Confirms Move to London in 2025

This year will be the last hurrah for MIPTV in Cannes. The international television market has been a fixed date on the industry calendar since it first launched back in 1963. But organizers RX France say this years MIPTV will be the last one on the Croisette. Facing declining attendance and a rapidly shifting global TV industry, MIPTV is pulling...

Nov 4, 2026

What happened to the Ghostbusters franchise?

‘Shogun’ Star Tadanobu Asano Joins Thai Director Pen-ek Ratanaruang’s Culinary Thriller ‘Morte Cucina’ (Exclusive)

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‘3 Body Problem’ Was Delayed For Months to Add One Scene That Made It Better

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Stephen Colbert Expresses Remorse for Kate Middleton Jokes (But Doesn’t Apologize)

Mending the Line is Netflix’s most-watched movie right now. Here’s why you should watch it

Business

Bell Media Opens Door to Working With Streaming Giants to Co-Produce TV Shows

Bell Media CEO Sean Cohan, the veteran American TV exec newly-hired to lead Canadas top-rated broadcaster and local streamer Crave, says hes open to working with American streaming giants to produce TV shows. Asked whether Bell Media would consider taking the Canadian rights to an indie series that Netflix or other major American streamers may launch stateside and in other...

UTA Hires Eric Iverson as Chief Technology Officer

Talent agency UTA has hired Eric Iverson as its chief technology officer. Iverson joins UTA from Amazon MGM Studios, where he led the divisions product, user experience and AI strategy. At UTA, Iverson will head the agencys technology strategy, including how artificial intelligence can be used to benefit clients. He will be based at UTAs Beverly Hills headquarters. I have...

Nov 4, 2026

Paramount Global Debt Cut to Junk Status by S&P Global

SP Global has officially downgraded Paramount Global debt to junk status at BB+, from BBB-, or one level below investment grade. The credit rating agency made the move on weak credit metrics, with a stable outlook. The downgrade comes a month after Paramount was put on a negative watch by SP Global for a possible credit rating downgrade over weaker...

Nov 4, 2026

Disgraced Crypto Mogul Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Disney, Florida Settle Legal Claims As DeSantis-Iger Fight Over Special District Winds Down

Universal Music Group Partners With Spotify to Offer Artists More Promotional Tools

The AI Perils Buried in the Fine Print

The Leadership Vacuum That Led to the Ronna McDaniel Fail at NBC

IATSE Local 695 Reaches Tentative Deal With Studios on Craft-Specific Issues

Animation Studio Titmouse Signs With WME

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Bob Iger’s Invincible Era Is Over

If Bob Iger were a Marvel superhero, his power would be persuasion. The Disney CEO has long leaned on his ability to convince others of his plans. From film and TV writers, directors and stars, to Disney shareholders, to the companys own board members, Igers track record has been impeccable. Consider possibly the most important deal he ever led: Disneys...

Nov 4, 2026

‘Deadpool’ Actor Stefan Kapicic Signs With CESD Talent Agency

Pro7 Board Rejects Berlusconi Family Plan to Split Up German Broadcaster

Las Vegas Sphere Names Ned McNeilage Chief Creative Officer

Bertelsmann Posts Record Full-Year Profit Despite Flat Revenue

Video Game Publisher Take-Two Interactive to Acquire ‘Borderlands’ Maker Gearbox for $460M

Journalists’ and Writers’ Unions Call on Congress to Consider Threats to Their Work in A.I. Legislation

U.S. Ad Forecast for 2024 Raised on Improved Economic Outlook, Digital Media Momentum

Nelson Peltz Wins Backing of Another Shareholder Firm in Disney Proxy Fight

Crime & Law

Violence at University of Chicago Prompts a Search for Solutions to Ensure Safety

While University of Chicago officials promptly indicated they’d increase off-campus patrolling following the recent death of a graduate, some members of the Asian community are calling for systemic change instead of increased surveillance or police presence.

Hundreds Protest Rittenhouse Acquittal Across US

Protesters have gathered following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Rittenhouse killed two people and injured another during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin last year. Protests have been held in several U.S. cities into Saturday over the verdict, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Nov 4, 2026

Rittenhouse Tells Fox News ‘Not a Racist Person,’ Backs BLM

“This case has nothing to do with race. It never had anything to do with race. It had to do with the right to self-defense,” 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse tells Fox News host Tucker Carlson in an interview set to air Monday night.

Nov 4, 2026

Police Seek Help Finding Missing Teens Last Seen Outside Amundsen High School

The Week in Review: Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Charges

7 People Killed, 35 Shot Over Weekend in Chicago: Police

Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting at Chicago Police Officers Sunday

Protesters Trace Route Rittenhouse Took in Kenosha

All 3 Men Charged in Arbery’s Death Convicted of Murder

Jussie Smollett Heads to Trial Years After Hoax Attack Allegations

Stings at Malls To Crack Down on Disability Parking Placard Abuse

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'Mama, Are You OK?' In Waukesha, Minutes of Terror Recounted

The Waukesha Christmas Parade was noisy, and most of the people in it had their backs to the vehicle. So they had no warning before the driver started hitting people, sending bodies flying or crumpling while others fled or rushed to help.

Nov 4, 2026

In Kenosha and Beyond, Guns Become More Common on US Streets

Man Charged with 5 Homicide Counts in Deadly Waukesha Crash

Donations Pour in for Missouri Man Freed After 43 Years

The Role of Race in the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

Jury Finds Rittenhouse Not Guilty in Kenosha Shootings

Lightfoot’s Pick to Lead COPA Offers ‘Sincere, Heartfelt’ Apology After Report Recommends Suspension for Officer Slain Months Later

Acquitted and in Demand, Rittenhouse Ponders What’s Next

Police: Parade-Crash Suspect Was In a Domestic Disturbance

Education

Lake Eyre

　　The enigmatic turquoise Lake Eyre looks like something out of a fairytale—or, at least, a body of water you would find in a mysterious location. Officially known as Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, this endorheic lake flows in the Far North region of South Australia. The water forms part of the vast Lake Eyre...

Koge Bay

　　Koge Bay, or Køge Bugt, as it is known locally, is a shallow but otherwise sizable body of water in Denmark. It spans some 190 square miles (500 square kilometers), just South of Copenhagen. Though it is closely connected with the capital, and even provides a buffer zone for the...

Nov 4, 2026

Lake Edward

　　Lake Edward, known locally as Rwitanzigye or Rweru, is one of the smaller African Great Lakes. However, its diminished size does not make the lake any less significant than its larger counterparts. Lake Edward is a designated Ramsar site due to its wetland habitat that provides a home to several...

Nov 4, 2026

Lake Maracaibo

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Family of 3 Boys Allegedly Abused by CPS Gym Teacher Suing School District

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three minor, unnamed victims, alleged that Federico Garcia Lorca Elementary School teacher Andrew Castro was able to continuously abuse the boys despite prior complaints of similar abuse.

Nov 4, 2026

Thracian Sea

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A Closer Look at the NLRB Decision to Keep NU Athletes from Unionizing

Health

Retail Clinics

It's increasingly becoming the new doctor's office -- but without doctors. They are health clinics at retail stores. Eddie Arruza tells us why more people with everyday illnesses are opting to go to their local drugstore or big box chain for treatment.

New Rush University Hospital

We go inside the brand new building at Rush University Medical Center, which promises state-of-the-art readiness for bioterrorism.

Nov 4, 2026

"Healthy Chicago"

A new study out today by Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine diagnoses Chicago’s health, neighborhood by neighborhood. We speak with two of the report’s authors.

Nov 4, 2026

Oxygen Therapy

Hot Weather Foods

Great Lakes Environmental Changes

Chicago Food Deserts

What Lies Ahead for COVID-19 After Omicron Peak?

Obesity Epidemic

The Battle for Bats

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Lake Michigan Swimmer

Daren Wendell swam across Lake Michigan this past weekend in a 36-hour, 50.6 mile journey to raise money for a great cause. He's here to talk with us about his amazing feat.

Nov 4, 2026

Analysis of Hospital Tax

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Politics

Quinn's Proposed Budget Cuts

Gov. Pat Quinn gets serious about proposed budget cuts, after criticism that he glossed over the issue during his state of the state address. Paris Schutz has the details.

Jason DeSanto on Republican Debate

On Wednesday night, the remaining four GOP presidential hopefuls had their 20th debate. Did Rick Santorum solidify his surge or did Mitt Romney seize much-needed momentum? Northwestern's Jason DeSanto is here to help us keep score.

Nov 4, 2026

Bald Eagles Jeopardize Gun Range

The battle over a proposed police firing range on the city's South Side is ruffling a few feathers. We talk about new developments in the controversial plan.

Nov 4, 2026

Chicago NATO/G8 Security

Dan Rutherford on Quinn's Budget

Contraceptive Coverage & The Catholic Church

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Chicago Magazine's Power List Stirs Controversy

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Chicago Gets New Fire Commissioner

A new Chicago Fire Department Fire Commissioner was appointed on Thursday, in the wake of Wednesday’s resignation of current fire commissioner, Robert Hoff.

Nov 4, 2026

City-County Collaboration Saves $20.5 Million

Cook County Commissioner Beavers Indicted

Building Owners Meet with Security Officials Regarding Chicago G-8/NATO

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Science & Nature

It’s Fire Season — On Purpose — In the Region’s Forest Preserves. Cook County Has a New Map of Prescribed Burn Sites

Forest preserve districts across the region are in the middle of fire season — not combatting them, but setting them.

Big Win for Grasslands as Openlands, Wetlands Initiative Celebrate $1.5M Federal Grant to Restore 1,000 Acres at Midewin

The grant was awarded through the America the Beautiful Challenge. The program, now in its second year, is funded in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Nov 4, 2026

USDA’s New Plant Hardiness Map Puts Chicago in Warmer Company With Kentucky. What Does This Mean for Area Gardens and Natural Areas?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released a new plant hardiness zone map, and significant swaths of the country — Chicago included — are now in warmer zones.

Nov 4, 2026

EPA Proposes Requirement to Remove Lead Pipes From US Water Systems Within 10 Years. Illinois Ranks First in the Nation

US Targets Oil and Natural Gas Industry’s Role in Global Warming With New Rule on Methane Emissions

Let’s Talk Turkey: 10 Wild Facts About America’s Bird

North American Birds Named After Bad People Will Get a New Name. So Will Birds Named After Good Guys. Chicago Birders Weigh in on Polarizing Decision

Cicero Independiente’s Yearlong Project Reveals Air Quality in Cicero is ‘Much Worse’ Than in Surrounding Communities

They’re Whooping It Up in Kane County Over Sighting of Endangered Whooping Cranes

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3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Illinois, 100 Miles From Chicago

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit north central Illinois Wednesday morning, shortly before 5 a.m., the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting.

Nov 4, 2026

Could Ice Scrapers Become Obsolete? UIC Researchers Study What Makes Ice Stick

AAA Predicts Highest Traffic in Years in Illinois This Thanksgiving. See IDOT’s List of Construction Closures

Do Snitches Net Fishes? Scientists Turn Invasive Carp into Traitors to Slow Their Great Lakes Push

End Your Week on a Cute Note With a Look at Shedd Aquarium’s New Rescued Sea Otter Pup

Graceland Cemetery Debuts Visitor-Friendly Entryway Designed to Breathe New Life Into This Historic Treasure

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Juanita Irizarry, Who Took on George Lucas and Won, Is Stepping Down From Friends of the Parks

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Food & Drink

Snickerdoodles Recipe

　　When I give these to vegan friends, they think they’ve died and gone to heaven. Nobody can believe they’re vegan and gluten-free. They disappear as fast as I can bake them, so I make them in bulk and keep them in the freezer. 　　Ingredientsmakes 24 2 1/2-inch cookies 　　2 1/2 cups plus...

Orange Marmalade Tea Biscuits Recipe

　　These diminutive tea biscuits are a wonderful little treat. My son Lennon, upon tasting them, told me he’d like to take them with him to heaven. Really, he said that. Just a little word of caution: these puppies are hot, so wait until they’ve cooled a bit to eat them,...

Nov 4, 2026

Coconut Chip Bars Recipe

　　Often called “dream bars,” these double-layered bar cookies have a crunchy graham cracker base and a chewy, caramelized top. My friend Ben Duke says, “The only problem with these cookies is that there aren’t more of them!” 　　Ingredientsmakes 16 bars 　　1 recipe Graham Crackers (page 80) 　　1 tablespoon Ener-G egg...

Nov 4, 2026

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Ecology & Environment

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Nov 4, 2026

How does bioalgae farming contribute to biodiversity conservation?

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