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In ‘Equalizer 3,’ Denzel Washington’s assassin goes to Italy

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:29:57 GMT

Filmmaker Antoine Fuqua has been dreaming about taking the Equalizer abroad for years. The action franchise (very loosely based on a 1980s television series) starring Denzel Washington as the reluctant assassin Robert McCall had rooted itself in humble domestic beginnings, in Boston. But after two films and $382.7 million in box-office receipts in the past decade, the time seemed ripe to travel. “Denzel is an international movie star,” Fuqua told The Associated Press. “We thought it would be nice to see a man of color in a story that’s more international. Why not take this character around the world? Luckily, Sony loved the idea.”And there was only one place that was ever seriously on the list: Italy. Washington, Fuqua said, goes every summer and has since his kids were babies. He loves the culture, the people, the food. He even speaks some Italian.“He just feels right there,” Fuqua said.And for Fuqua, it was the stuff of filmmaking dreams to get to shoot in Cinecittà Studios in Rom...

Arrest made in attempted break-in at home of UFC president Dana White

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:29:57 GMT

LEVANT, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine arrested a 23-year-old on charges of attempting to break into the home of Dana White, the president of Ultimate Fighting Championship.Police said they responded to the property in the early morning hours of Monday and the suspect had already fled in a vehicle. They said the property was occupied at the time of the attempted break-in, but no one inside had any contact with suspect.Several tips aided police after video of the incident was shared through social media, police said. They said they then charged the suspect and referred the case to the district attorney’s office.It was unclear Thursday if the person charged in the break-in had hired an attorney.Levant is a small town in central Maine about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of Bangor. White has a longstanding connection to Maine and graduated from Hebron High School. He has been the president of the mixed martial arts competition since 2001.Source

Today in Sports – Renaldo breaks the world record for goals scores in men’s international football

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:29:57 GMT

Sept. 11923 — The United States wins its fourth consecutive Davis Cup by beating Australia four matches to one.1946 — Patty Berg wins the U.S. Women’s Open golf title by beating Betty Jameson in the final round.1971 — John Newcombe becomes the first top-seeded man to lose in the first round of the U.S. Open when he loses to Jan Kodes, 2-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3.1972 — American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer beats Russian champion Boris Spassky 12.5-8.5 in Reykjavik, Iceland; most publicized world title match ever played; Fischer 1st American to win title.1973 — George Foreman knocks out Jose Roman at 2:00 of the first round in Tokyo to retain the heavyweight title.1977 — Renee Richards, the 43-year-old transsexual who fought for more than a year for the right to play in the women’s singles of a major tennis championship, is beaten in the first round by Virginia Wade, 6-1, 6-4. Tracy Austin, at the age of 14 years, eight months, 20 days, becomes the youngest player to play in the U.S. Open,...

India shows an impressive 7.8% economic growth in April-June quarter

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:29:57 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s economy registered impressive growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of the current financial year (April-June), attributed to good performance by the agriculture and financial sectors, according to official data released on Thursday.The World Bank says India is one of the fastest-growing economies of the world and is poised to continue on this path. India’s agriculture sector recorded growth of 3.5% in three months, up from 2.4% in the April-June quarter last year, according to the data released by the government-run National Statistical Office.The rise in financial, real estate and professional services was 12.2%, up from 8.5% in April-June last year.However, the manufacturing sector growth decelerated to 4.7% in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, compared to 6.1% a year ago, the data suggests. India’s financial year runs from April to March. The output in mining, electricity, gas, water supply and construction also slowed in the April-June q...

Today in Sports – Week Ahead, September 1 – September 7

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:29:57 GMT

Sept. 11923 — The United States wins its fourth consecutive Davis Cup by beating Australia four matches to one.1946 — Patty Berg wins the U.S. Women’s Open golf title by beating Betty Jameson in the final round.1971 — John Newcombe becomes the first top-seeded man to lose in the first round of the U.S. Open when he loses to Jan Kodes, 2-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3.1972 — American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer beats Russian champion Boris Spassky 12.5-8.5 in Reykjavik, Iceland; most publicized world title match ever played; Fischer 1st American to win title.1973 — George Foreman knocks out Jose Roman at 2:00 of the first round in Tokyo to retain the heavyweight title.1977 — Renee Richards, the 43-year-old transsexual who fought for more than a year for the right to play in the women’s singles of a major tennis championship, is beaten in the first round by Virginia Wade, 6-1, 6-4. Tracy Austin, at the age of 14 years, eight months, 20 days, becomes the youngest player to play in the U.S. Open,...

The Taliban say they have signed mining contracts worth $6.5 billion in Afghanistan

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:29:57 GMT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban government said it signed seven mining contracts Thursday amounting to $6.5 billion in investment, in the biggest such round of deals since seizing power two years ago.The seven contracts are with locally based companies, many of whom have foreign partners in countries including China, Iran, and Turkey. They include the extraction and processing of iron ore, lead, zinc and gold in four provinces: Herat, Ghor, Logar and Takhar.A statement on the contracts from Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund gave few details, but said they would create thousands of jobs and significantly improve the economic situation of the country.Any figures given for the deals could be misleading unless they lead to fully realized mining operations on the ground, which could take years, said Javed Noorani, an expert in Afghanistan’s mining sector.“The Taliban know Afghanistan has minerals and this is cash, but it’s not ea...

Sports on TV for Friday, September 1

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:29:57 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsFriday, September 1AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S)11 p.m.FS2 — AFL: Gold Coast at Carlton1 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 — AFL: Port Adelaide at Adelaide3 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 — AFL: Western at Geelong5 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 — AFL: Essendon at HawthornAUTO RACING7:25 a.m.ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy10:55 a.m.ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy6:25 a.m. (Saturday)ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, ItalyCOLLEGE FOOTBALL7 p.m.ACCN — Miami (Ohio) at MiamiFS1 — Cent. Michigan at Michigan St.7:30 p.m.ESPN — Louisville vs. Georgia Tech, Atlanta11 p.m.CBSSN — Stanford at HawaiiCOLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S)6 p.m.BTN — Syracuse at Penn St.8 p.m.BTN — Washington at IndianaCOLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S)7 p.m.SECN — Pittsburgh at KentuckyGOLF7:30 a.m.GOLF — DP World Tour: The Omega European Masters, Second Round, Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club, Crans-Montana, ...

DPS shares investigation findings into former McAuliffe principal

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:29:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Thursday at 10 a.m., the Denver Public Schools Board is holding a news conference to release the findings about the firing of former McAuliffe International School Principal Kurt Dennis. Fired McAuliffe principal looks forward to day in court, attorney says Dennis was originally fired for allegedly sharing confidential student information in a news interview after two deans were shot at East High School. After leaving the school, his firing received more attention when a whistleblower shared information about a seclusion room at the school, that was referred to as an "incarceration room." On Thursday, school board members are prepared to share more information on their investigation into allegations surrounding Dennis’s conduct as a principal. Community rallies to save fired principal’s job Dennis plans on suing the school district. The conference will take place at the Denver School Board headquarters but it's closed to the public. You can watch the news con...

Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case and says he'll skip next week's hearing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:29:57 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday and said he'll skip a hearing next week in the case accusing him and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set arraignment hearings for Trump and the 18 others charged in the case for Sept. 6. A court filing waiving arraignment means Trump won’t have to show up for that.The decision to skip an in-person appearance averts the dramatic arraignments that have accompanied the three other criminal cases Trump faces, in which the Republican former president has been forced amid tight security into a courtroom and entered “not guilty” pleas before crowds of spectators. Georgia courts have fairly permissive rules on news cameras in the courtroom, and this step means Trump won't have to enter a plea on television.Trump and 18 others were charged earlier this month in a 41-count indictment that outlines an alleged scheme t...

5 things to know about the 2023 Denver Broncos

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:29:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos are heading into the regular season after winning the final game of the preseason against the Los Angeles Rams.There have been many changes within the Broncos franchise recently. From home-field upgrades to rookies on the roster and a new coaching staff, it can be hard to keep track of the important things to know. Guide: What to know for Denver Broncos games in 2023 FOX31 sports anchors Taylor Kilgore and Arran Andersen provided some key things to know about this season for both longtime, loyal fans and newcomers.Who are the star Broncos players?Some of the star players on the team this year are quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver Courtland Sutton, safety Justin Simmons, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and cornerback Pat Surtain II.Wilson is the first quarterback with Super Bowl-winning experience and a hall-of-fame pedigree since Peyton Manning retired in 2015, which was the last time the Broncos won a Super Bowl or even ma...