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Judge Halts Kari Lake’s Attempt to Dismiss VOA Director Amid Controversy

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PHOENIX — A judge has intervened in a legal battle involving Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and her authority to terminate the head of the Voice of America (VOA). The judge’s recent ruling blocks Lake, who has been tasked with reorganizing the VOA, from dismissing its director, Amanda Bennett. The issue arose as part of broader discussions regarding the management of the VOA, which is a U.S. government-funded news organization. In a move that has caused significant concern among journalists and advocates for press freedom, Lake’s ambition to make sweeping changes was met with resistance … Read more

Sarajevo Film Festival Shines Bright: Serbian Director Takes Top Honors with “Heart of Sarajevo”

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — The Sarajevo Film Festival wrapped up on Friday evening with an award ceremony held at the National Theatre, where Serbian director Stefan Đorđević received the prestigious “Heart of Sarajevo” award for Best Feature Film for his work “Vetre, pričaj sa mnom” (Winds, Talk to Me). During the ceremony, Đorđević expressed gratitude to the festival for being a launching pad for his career and for supporting emerging filmmakers. He thanked the jury, the audience, and his family for their contributions to his journey. The competitive jury this year included notable figures … Read more

Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Launched Against City of Laredo by Former Animal Care Director and Police Deputy Chief

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LAREDO, Texas — A legal battle is unfolding as a former city department director, along with a senior police officer, has initiated a joint lawsuit against the City of Laredo, alleging gender discrimination. This case features significant claims of retaliation and discrimination tied to the plaintiffs’ professional experiences and actions within the city government. The lawsuit stems from the dismissal of Karina Elizondo, who served as the Director of Laredo Animal Care Services until her termination approximately 18 months ago. Edward Pina, her attorney, contends that Elizondo’s firing was linked to her gender and pregnancy. … Read more

Director Blessy Voices Discontent Over Doubled Standards in National Award Critique of ‘Aadujeevitham’

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Thiruvananthapuram, India — Renowned director Blessy voiced his discontent with the National Awards jury’s recent critique of his film “Aadujeevitham” (The Goat Life), especially considering the previous commendations from jury chair Ashutosh Gowariker. In remarks made during the Kerala government’s Film Policy Conclave, Blessy expressed astonishment over what he perceived as a contradictory assessment of his work. “I recall Gowariker praising the film sincerely during our discussions,” Blessy remarked in an interview following the event. He highlighted their earlier exchange during the film’s Mumbai premiere, part of its Oscar campaign, where Gowariker commented on the … Read more