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Magic Candies and Unibrow Take Top Honors at New York International Children’s Film Festival 2024

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New York, NY – The New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) has recently announced the winners of its 2024 edition. This year’s jury, consisting of prominent figures in the film industry such as Ira Sachs, Ilana Glazer and Uma Thurman, selected the short films “Magic Candies” and “Unibrow” as the festival’s top picks. “Magic Candies,” an animated short film by Daisuke Nishio, had its world premiere at the festival, while “Unibrow,” a live-action film by Nedda Sharshar, also made its mark. Both films are now eligible for consideration at the Oscars. Juror Ilana Glazer … Read more

Democratic Party Candidate Withdraws from Parliamentary Elections Amid Controversy Surrounding Defense Lawyer Career

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SEOUL, South Korea – A candidate from the Democratic Party (DP) has withdrawn her bid for the upcoming parliamentary elections following widespread criticism of her past career as a defense lawyer representing sexual offenders. Cho Soo-jin, who won the party ticket for the Gangbuk-B district in northern Seoul, made the announcement on Thursday after facing mounting scrutiny. Cho expressed her gratitude to the DP members for their support and urged the party to focus on securing victory in the elections. Cho came under fire after it was revealed that she employed aggressive arguments in defense … Read more

D.C. Federal Judge Upholds Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Local Elections, Ruling Lawsuit Lacks Evidence of Rights Violations

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WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged a local law allowing noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. In her ruling, Judge Amy Berman Jackson stated that the plaintiffs did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that the law violated their constitutional rights. The lawsuit was filed by a group of seven U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in the District of Columbia. They argued that the city’s “Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022” infringed upon their Fifth Amendment rights. However, Judge Jackson determined that … Read more

Apple Faces Landmark Antitrust Lawsuit, Accused of Betraying Its ‘Think Different’ Slogan and Creating a Powerful Monopoly

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SAN FRANCISCO, California – In a significant antitrust lawsuit filed on Thursday, the United States government accused Apple of betraying its own “think different” slogan. The lawsuit alleges that the tech giant has created a powerful monopoly that has locked millions of users into its ecosystem, making it one of the most valuable companies worldwide. This lawsuit marks a turning point for Apple, which had managed to avoid major antitrust action until now while other Big Tech companies faced scrutiny. The company now faces intense scrutiny from regulators in both the US and the EU, … Read more