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George Lucas recibirá una Palma de Oro honorífica en el Festival de Cine de Cannes el próximo mes, anunciaron el martes los organizadores del festival. Lucas será homenajeado en la ceremonia de clausura del 77º festival de cine francés el 25 de mayo. Se une a una breve lista de quienes recibirán las Palmas honoríficas. El año pasado, Harrison Ford, protagonista habitual de Lucas en “Star Wars” e “Indiana Jones”, recibió uno. Otros destinatarios recientes incluyen a Michael Douglas, Tom Cruise, Forest Whitaker y Jodie Foster. “El Festival de Cannes siempre ha tenido un lugar especial en mi corazón”, dijo Lucas en un comunicado. “Me sorprendió y eufórico cuando mi primera película, ‘THX-1138’, fue seleccionada para ser proyectada en un nuevo programa de estreno. momento los directores convocaron la Quincena de Realizadores. Desde entonces, he regresado al festival en muchas ocasiones en diversas funciones como escritor, director y productor. Me siento verdaderamente honrado por este reconocimiento especial que significa mucho para mí”. El Festival de Cine de Cannes se celebrará del 14 al 25 de mayo. La ceremonia de clausura, durante la cual se entregará

Warner Bros. no se duerme en los laureles de “Barbie”: el estudio de 100 años también tiene la vista puesta en un 2024 sin precedentes, con una lista de estrenos que incluye una nueva película de Mad Max, “Furiosa”, las dos de Kevin Costner. -parte épica occidental, “Horizon: An American Saga”, la secuela de “Beetlejuice”, y “Joker: Folie à Deux”, que lleva a Lady Gaga a Gotham City. El estudio fue el primero en abrirse el martes por la noche para deslumbrar a los propietarios de salas de cine que se reunieron esta semana en Las Vegas para la convención y feria comercial anual CinemaCon. Vinieron armados con estrellas, incluidos personajes como Kevin Costner, Michael Keaton, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy y Chris Hemsworth, así como imágenes y avances para mostrar. El director de “Joker”, Todd Phillips, mostró a la audiencia un avance de “Joker: Folie à Deux”, que se estrenará el 4 de octubre, que trae de regreso a Joaquin Phoenix como el violento y enfermo mental Arthur Fleck y presenta a Harley Quinn de Gaga. Phillips agradeció a los expositores presentes en la sala

I love to run and I really only need a few things: good music plus a way to track my moves. Now, a new headset called the HaptiFit TERRA combines both – and adds AI for virtual training. To test it out, I met up with Mojawa, the company that makes it, at an event in Santa Monica. Olympic Runner Alexi Pappas is partnering with the company to promote the new headset. First, I asked her what she loves about running. “It’s a social sport; you can meet people and you can also do it on your own and take it anywhere,” said Pappas. Pappas is a dual citizen and holds the record for team Greece in the 10K. “My mind and my body were on the exact same page. My body would do what my mind wanted it to do,” said Pappas about competing at that ultimate level. The HaptiFit TERRA combines an activity tracker, heart rate sensor and audio into one. “What we want is to keep running simple… so it is an all-in-one device for anyone who swims, runs, or leads a

The National Weather Service says Southern California will enjoy “Chamber of Commerce” weather conditions on Wednesday with clear skies and temperatures in the upper 70s and 80s across the region.  The mild weather continues for several days before a chance of rain returns to the forecast this weekend when a low pressure system connected to the Jet Stream dips into Southern California late Friday through Sunday. Southern California Weather Home “We’ll get gray clouds and threatening skies, but we may not see a lot of rain,’ says KTLA 5 meteorologist Henry DiCarlo. “It will be more of  a light rain and a drizzle.” Potential rainfall amounts range from a quarter-inch to an inch in the coastal areas and valleys, and up to two inches in the mountains and foothills, according to the Weather Service. KTLA 5 News meteorologist Henry DiCarlo talks about the chance of rain in SoCal’s forecast. April 10, 2024. (KTLA) Temperatures will drop into the 50s and mid-60s on Saturday and Sunday, and snow levels could drop to 4,500 feet. Clear skies return on Monday. 

The Los Angeles Unified School District is investigating allegations that “inappropriate images” were created and shared by students at Fairfax High School in a case that closely resembles at least two other recent incidents at local public schools. In a statement distributed to parents and obtained by the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, LAUSD officials said the inappropriate images were allegedly circulated on a third-party messaging app unaffiliated with the district. “These allegations are taken seriously, do not reflect the values of the Los Angeles Unified community and will result in appropriate disciplinary action if warranted,” the statement read. The exterior of Fairfax High School in Los Angeles on April 10, 2024. (KTLA) It was not revealed if the images were created using Artificial Intelligence, which was the case at Beverly Vista Middle School in Beverly Hills where eight students were expelled earlier this year for generating and sharing nude AI photos of classmates. A similar investigation is underway at Laguna Beach High School, the school’s principal announced last week. Deepfake technology has become increasingly accessible -and convincing- in recent years and has been used to

By Bo Erickson Updated on: April 10, 2024 / 10:11 AM EDT / CBS News Biden expected to discuss U.S.-Japan alliance Biden expected to discuss U.S.-Japan defense alliance with Japanese prime minister 01:54 President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are expected to announce a ramped-up level of defense and intelligence cooperation between the two countries, senior administration officials said. Kishida is in Washington this week for his first official state visit as prime minister.  The president and Kishida are meeting at the White House Wednesday before holding a joint press conference. The president and first lady Jill Biden are hosting a state dinner in their honor.  President Joe Biden, right, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stand the U.S. national anthem plays during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Washington. Susan Walsh / AP Details of the enhanced military partnership will be worked out by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Japanese counterpart in the next several months, the senior administration officials said. However, the U.S. expects Japan to step up

Updated on: April 10, 2024 / 10:10 AM EDT / CBS/AP French diver makes Olympic slip-up French diver makes Olympic slip-up 01:10 Track and field athletes who win gold at the coming Summer Olympics in Paris will go home with an extra $50,000, World Athletics announced Wednesday. The landmark decision makes track and field the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics. The move is a symbolic break with the amateur past of the Olympics in one of the games’ most-watched events. Athletics officials said it is setting aside $2.4 million to pay gold medalists across the 48 events on the track and field program at this year’s Paris Olympics. Relay teams will split the $50,000 between their members. Payments for silver and bronze medalists are planned to start from the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. “The introduction of prize money for Olympic gold medalists is a pivotal commitment to empowering the athletes and recognizing the critical role they play in the success of any Olympic Games,” World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said in a statement. The prize money will come out of

How to save enough for retirement – CBS News Watch CBS News Americans estimate they’ll need $1.46 million saved to retire comfortably, according to a new study. That’s a 53% increase from what people thought they needed just four years ago. Business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how you can save more for retirement. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

By Ed O’Keefe, Tucker Reals April 10, 2024 / 10:07 AM EDT / CBS News Netanyahu insistent on Rafah invasion Netanyahu insistent on Rafah invasion 02:23 President Biden has sharpened his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Mr. Biden described Netanyahu’s war policy as “a mistake” and called on his Israeli counterpart to agree to a cease-fire of up to two months, during which he said humanitarian organizations should have “total access” to deliver food and medicine to Gaza. “What he’s doing is a mistake,” Mr. Biden told Spanish language broadcaster Univision when he was asked whether he believed Netanyahu was “more concerned about his political survival” than he was about the Israeli people’s security. “I don’t agree with his approach,” Mr. Biden said in the interview aired Tuesday evening. It was recorded previously, two days after Israeli forces struck a vehicle convoy carrying a World Central Kitchen charity team working to deliver food to Gazans. Here’s what Palestinians are returning to in southern Gaza The Israel Defense Forces blamed “errors in decision-making” for

Hardcover fiction 1. Table for Two by Amor Towles (Viking: $32) A collection of stories from the author of “The Lincoln Highway.” 2. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 3. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press: $30) An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided. 4. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (Riverhead: $28) The discovery of a skeleton in Pottstown, Pa., opens out to a story of integration and community. 5. City in Ruins by Don Winslow (William Morrow: $32) The bestselling author’s third book in his Danny Ryan trilogy and his final novel. 6. Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange (Knopf: $29) Three generations of a family trace the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. 7. The Hunter by Tana French (Viking: $32) A taut tale of retribution and family set in the Irish countryside. 8. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (Doubleday: $29) In the 1960s, a female chemist goes

The Los Angeles Unified School District is investigating allegations that “inappropriate images” were created and shared by students at Fairfax High School in a case that closely resembles at least two other recent incidents at local public schools. In a statement distributed to parents and obtained by the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, LAUSD officials said the inappropriate images were allegedly created and shared on a third-party messaging app unaffiliated with the district. “These allegations are taken seriously, do not reflect the values of the Los Angeles Unified community and will result in appropriate disciplinary action if warranted,” the statement read. The exterior of Fairfax High School in Los Angeles on April 10, 2024. (KTLA) It was not revealed if the images were created using Artificial Intelligence, which was the case at a Beverly Hills middle school where 8 students were expelled earlier this year for generating and sharing nude AI photos of classmates. A similar investigation is underway at Laguna Beach High School, the school’s principal announced last week. Deepfake technology has become increasingly accessible -and convincing- in recent years and has been used

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fiery crash in Bell that left a person dead early Wednesday morning. The crash happened around midnight at the intersection of Florence Avenue and Vinedale Avenue. According to a Key News photojournalist, fire crews arrived to find a sedan had been largely sliced in half on the passenger side after crashing in front of a bus stop. The driver was ejected and was located about 20 feet from the car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The scene of a crash in Bell, California that left a driver dead on April 10, 2024. (Key News) It appears the vehicle struck a parked car and a utility pole and caught fire. No information about the driver was immediately released.

By Aimee Picchi Edited By Alain Sherter April 10, 2024 / 9:06 AM EDT / CBS News Inflation, financial pressures lead more Americans to believe they need more in retirement savings Inflation, financial pressures lead more Americans to believe they need more in retirement savings 01:17 Inflation remains the stickiest of problems for the U.S. economy, with the March consumer price index coming in hotter than expected — the third straight month that prices have accelerated. Gasoline prices and rent contributed over half the monthly increase, the government said on Wednesday. Prices in March rose 3.5% on an annual basis, higher than the 3.4% expected by economists polled by financial data services company FactSet. It also represents a jump from February’s increase of 3.2% and January’s bump of 3.1% on a year-over-year basis.  The latest acceleration in prices complicates the picture for the Federal Reserve, which has been monitoring economic data to determine whether inflation is cool enough to allow it to cut interest rates. But inflation, which measures the rate of price changes in goods and services bought by consumers, has remained stubborn in 2024

Residents unhappy with $600 million class-action settlement in East Palestine train derailment – CBS News Watch CBS News The toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, forced nearly 2,000 people from their homes. But some aren’t satisfied with Norfolk Southern’s $600 million settlement. Residents say it doesn’t go far enough to address the health struggles they’ve experienced. Norfolk Southern said in a statement that the agreement does not include any admission of wrongdoing. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of the Oxford High School shooter, are sentenced – CBS News Watch CBS News James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, will serve at least 10 years in prison, a judge said Tuesday. The two were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials earlier this year. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Recruiting for talent on the autism spectrum | 60 Minutes Archive – CBS News Watch CBS News In 2020, Anderson Cooper reported on companies seeking out potential employees with autism, and the employment opportunities being made available to people on the autism spectrum. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

The Arcadia Invitational high jump competition was about to begin. Athletes were going through their warmups, stretching and practicing going over the bar. Deshawn Banks of Birmingham High finally made an appearance, the last of 15 to check in. He took a seat on the turf, removed his sweats and tied his shoe laces. It was as if he just got out of his car, found his way to the field and needed no preparation to compete in one of the biggest meets of the track season. And you’d be right. At this time last year, he had just completed his junior basketball season and knew nothing about high jumping. Birmingham basketball coach Nick Halic suggested to his players they join a spring sport to help with their development. He first started playing volleyball, then changed his mind. “I chose track because I knew a couple girls on the team,” Banks said. The high jump became his event because he was close to 6 feet 4 with a vertical leap so impressive Halic said, “He’s one of the highest-jumping kids I’ve seen. He would do

By Li Cohen April 10, 2024 / 8:04 AM EDT / CBS News Artist threatens to destroy masterpieces Artist threatens to destroy Rembrandt and Picasso masterpieces if Julian Assange dies in prison 00:33 A modern art museum in Germany has fired one of its employees after the facility said that they added a personal touch to an exhibit – their own art.  According to Munich newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung, the self-proclaimed freelance artist was a 51-year-old man who worked in technical service at the Pinakothek der Moderne, a modern art museum that holds more than 20,000 pieces, including works by Pablo Picasso, René Magritte and Salvador Dalí – and for a short time, the employee.  The employee, who was not named in the local report, hung up a painting measuring almost 2 feet by 4 feet. A spokesperson for the museum told Süddeutsche Zeitung they weren’t sure how long the painting was up, but that they don’t believe it was up for very long. The man is said to have had access to the exhibit in which his art was hung outside opening hours. “The supervisors

Brett Neilon had Jonah Monheim pegged as the eventual heir to the USC center’s throne long before Monheim took the field for the Trojans. From the former three-star prospect’s first practices at USC in 2020, it was obvious Monheim would find his way to the middle of the offensive line, even if he had to first bide his time at guard and tackle. “We didn’t really know when,” said Neilon, who was a four-year starter at center, “but it was like we knew Jonah would make a kick-ass center.” Monheim’s long-anticipated move to center finally arrives as the Trojans need a stabilizing force on a shaky offensive line that was one of the team’s biggest disappointments last season. In search of a bounce-back year, the unit is turning to the redshirt senior who hasn’t played center in a game since his youth football days. Despite the long layoff, the experiment is yielding positive results more than halfway through spring practice. Monheim’s 6-foot-5, 308-pound frame is ideal for the position, and the high football IQ he flashed as a freshman has the Moorpark alumnus “probably a

Nostalgia seems harmless enough, and then someone starts earnestly — absurdly — glamorizing the Stone Age. “Damn can you imagine being a human during the paleolithic age,” tweeted a self-described “eco-socialist” podcaster in September 2021. “Just eating salmon and berries and storytelling around campfires and stargazing … no jobs no traffic no ads no poverty no capitalism-caused traumas just pure vibes.” By the time that bit of fantasy circulated on social media, romanticizing the far-off past had become a mid-pandemic, post-insurrection cultural pattern. Women were spinning yarn on Instagram, early 19th century style. Far-right zealots were parroting populist slogans, promising to restore the nation to its “former” glory, whenever that was. Across the spectrum of politics and circumstances, as we struggled to handle our unrest with modern life, we dreamed about times we never knew. When does nostalgia go too far? And how do we find our way back? I took a closer look at those questions while researching my new book on cognitive biases in the Information Age. One chapter focuses on “declinism,” the widespread misconception that life is getting irreversibly worse in every

Many Los Angeles residents struggle to stay in their homes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the city instituted a moratorium on evictions. Since those restrictions ended in April 2023, evictions have skyrocketed well past pre-pandemic levels . According to the L.A. city controller’s data , landlords filed 5,652 evictions in December alone. The city’s answer is to send tenants to the courts and provide them with bare-bones legal representation. Yet few people have actually gotten access to an attorney to help them fight eviction, and even then, burdened with excessive caseloads, these lawyers negotiate measly sums in exchange for tenants’ relocation rather than fighting for them to stay in their homes. But what if tenants fought their own battles in their own homes and in their own neighborhoods? As scholars studying the history of housing in L.A. and as organizers with the Union de Vecinos , a local branch of the Los Angeles Tenants Union , we have found that tenant unions are leading a more effective response to the region’s housing crisis. In a tenant union, residents of an apartment complex join forces to represent