Luca Guadagnino’s tennis tryst Challengers opened in theaters to $15 million this weekend, earning it the top spot at the domestic box office and the damp-browed adoration of style-minded critics and horny TikTok fans alike. But if the decision to hold the film’s planned release last fall due to the SAG strike is any indication, some of its box-office success is likely thanks to the tireless promotional efforts of its stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist, who spent the last month flying...
Press freedom in the Netherlands is among the highest in the world, according to a report by campaign group Reporters without Borders to mark world press freedom day. The Netherlands, which fell to 28th place in the ranking in 2021 following the murder of television crime reporter Peter R de Vries, has risen to fourth position, behind Norway, Denmark and Sweden. The report points out that “Russian media in exile, such as the Moscow Times and TV Dozhd, have found
Op-Ed by U.S. Ambassador to Romania Kathleen Kavalec May 3, 2024 World Press Freedom Day is a chance to recognize and thank journalists, editors, media outlets, factcheckers, writers, photojournalists, and others for the critically important work they do advancing democratic values and exposing disinformation. Globally free and independent journalism safeguards democratic values and fosters informed […]
Stay ahead with Christopher Bedford’s insider newsletter, delivering sharp analysis straight from the heart of Washington, D.C., every Monday morning. Subscribe to cut through the noise and get the insights that matter. Exclusive for Blaze News readers — don't miss out! All eyes were on President Joe Biden at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, though few came for the jokes. (This is good, considering how few he actually cracked.) The question is far beyond whether his...
The U.S. Embassy for Afghanistan has underscored press freedom in a fresh note regarding Afghanistan. The U.S. Embassy Office for Afghanistan, based in Doha, tweeted on Monday, April 29th, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day: “We must ensure that every opinion is voiced and every perspective is heard.” Every year, May 3rd is […]
As special counsel Jack Smith’s elections case against Donald Trump has progressed, the former president hasn’t just proclaimed his innocence. The Republican and his defense attorneys have also claimed that he enjoys near-complete immunity from crimes he might’ve committed during his White House tenure. A federal district court rejected the argument, concluding, “[The] defendant’s four-year service as Commander in Chief did not bestow on him the divine right of kings to evade the criminal...
Las Vegas, NV – The kick-off press conference for the championship doubleheader between Gervonta Davis – Frank Martin and David Benavidez – Oleksandr Gvozdyk
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A bomb explosion in Balochistan province of Pakistan claimed the life of a journalist and left 9 others wounded. Mohammad Sadiq Mangal, the head of the Khuzdar press club, was killed in this explosion in Balochistan province on Friday, May 3rd. The assassination of this media activist, which occurred on May 3rd, coinciding with World […]
Mauricio Pochettino faces the media ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge. (Filmed after Chelsea's 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur).
May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day Press freedom is your freedom. This year, as half the world heads to the polls, as protest movements grow, and as climate risks intensify, we need journalists and journalism more than ever. Keeping journalists safe ensures that we can make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world. We
ITHACA, N.Y.—Teachers, parents and students rallied outside DeWitt Middle School Friday after the sudden departure of its associate principal, Ramelle Liverpool. Roughly two dozen people gathered near the entrance to […]