Screenings

Local Film ‘Chaperone’ Gains Momentum in Hawaii Theaters with Extended Screenings and Celebrated AANHPI Cast

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HONOLULU, Hawaii — The locally produced film “Chaperone” is gaining traction across theaters in Hawaii, extending its reach due to popular demand. The film, which showcases an entirely Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) cast, unfolds the story of a 29-year-old woman who unexpectedly forms a friendship with an 18-year-old high school athlete who mistakes her for a student. Directed and written by Hawaii Island’s Zoë Eisenberg, “Chaperone” features a musical score crafted by Taimane Gardner, adding a rich auditory backdrop to the narrative. The film made its much-anticipated debut on September 12 … Read more

Kentucky to Implement New Laws in 2025: Vision Screenings Required for Driver’s License Renewals, Vape Sales Restricted, Medical Marijuana Sales Begin

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Lexington, Kentucky ushers in the new year with several significant legal changes taking effect on January 1. These legislative updates impact a wide spectrum of activities in the Bluegrass State, from stringent regulations on vaping products to ensuring safer roads through mandatory vision tests for drivers renewing their licenses. Kentucky residents desiring to renew their driving permits starting in 2025 will be mandated to undertake a vision screening—a requirement akin to that for newbie drivers. According to AAA Bluegrass spokesperson Lori Weaver Hawkins, the quick test, which lasts approximately a minute, will be available at … Read more

J&J Talc Consumers Demand Cancer Screenings, Regardless of Multi-Billion Dollar Costs

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Thousands of individuals who have used Johnson & Johnson’s talcum-based products are pressing for funded medical screenings to detect ovarian cancer, arguing for surveillance even if it incurs costs reaching billions of dollars. This demand follows allegations linking the company’s talc products to instances of the cancer, claims that Johnson & Johnson vehemently denies. These plaintiffs are a part of a much broader litigation landscape concerning Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder, which includes over 40,000 lawsuits. The primary accusation is that the talc, a key ingredient in the company’s baby powder and other products, contained … Read more