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Peter Berg has been involved in films about trauma and tragedy before.  Nothing has ever compared, or could have ever prepared the acclaimed and Emmy-nominated director for his latest project, and the journey it has prompted.   The 58-year-old Berg, who is best known for directing “Friday Night Lights” (both the TV series and movie), “Lone Survivor” and “Patriots Day” in addition to multiple acting credits, has his latest film, “Boys in Blue,” premiering on Showtime on Friday. The four-part docuseries, and events he captured, moved him in a way he had never experienced before in his career.  “It was a…

The race for House speaker has entered its fourth day and 10th vote — the most votes of any speaker race since 1923. The chances of Republican leader Kevin McCarthy winning the speakership appear increasingly dismal with a meagerly growing, yet relentless tribe of defectors holding out in their opposition of the California congressman.Though McCarthy’s speakership ambitions have been obstructed by the “Never Kevin” camp, a viable alternative to McCarthy has still not arisen. Below are the GOP members to watch as the race for speaker continues to unfold.Rep.-elect Byron DonaldsDuring the first two votes for GOP speaker of the House,…

The son of notorious Mexican drug cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán was nabbed Thursday after a six-month interagency investigation, Mexican authorities confirmed. During an afternoon press conference, Defense Secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval said Guzmán’s son – whom he only identified as “Ovidio” – was arrested early Thursday morning northwest of Culiacan in the state of Sinaloa.  Sandoval said Guzmán was a leader of a Sinaloa faction he called “los menores” or “the juniors,” who are also known as “Los Chapitos,” for the sons of El Chapo. Guzmán’s arrest was the result of six months of interagency investigation and surveillance work, Sandoval…

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The NFL world received positive news Thursday when doctors revealed safety Damar Hamlin had made “substantial improvement” after suffering a cardiac arrest during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Officials from the hospital provided an update on Hamlin Thursday afternoon, saying the second-year pro has been communicating through writing because he is not yet able to speak.  Dr. Timothy Pritts of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center said Hamlin was “beginning to awaken” Thursday morning with his neurological condition and function appearing intact.DAMAR HAMLIN APPEARS TO BE ‘NEUROLOGICALLY INTACT,’ TEAM SAYS; TEAMMATE ADDS PLAYER IS AWAKE’ An emotional Josh Allen spoke…

Keke Palmer hit the red carpet in a shimmering sequined Michael Kors evening gown for the New York Film Critics Circle Award on Wednesday night. It marks one of the first public appearances for the actor since she stylishly announced her pregnancy on Saturday Night Live last month. The buzzed-about reveal involved a dramatic blazer unbuttoning, sending the internet into a tailspin. Palmer, 29, is not slowing down on the memorable maternity fashion moments. For last night’s red carpet, she seemingly turned into a mesmerizing disco ball and hugged her growing bump with a smile. The outfit was styled by Palmer’s…

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OpenAI, the developer behind artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT, is in discussions to raise capital at a valuation of almost $30bn, according to two people familiar with the matter, as venture capitalists rush to profit from the viral technology.The San Francisco-based company is talking to investment groups including Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund to carry out a tender offer of existing shares, in which investors would purchase OpenAI shares from current shareholders, including employees.A deal would mark a surge in the company’s valuation from about $20bn in 2021, when it was valued during a secondary share sale. Such a rise would make…

Prince Harry has spoken openly about his penis in his new memoir, claiming that he had a frostbitten ‘todger’ and quashing rumours that Diana forbid him from being circumcisedPrince Harry has revealed that he was suffering from a frostbitten penis during Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘s wedding — and that he is circumcised. It appears that the Duke of Sussex’s upcoming book, Spare, really is a ‘tell-all’ memoir, with the royal making a number of personal revelations in the book — including putting to rest long-running rumours about his manhood. The autobiography isn’t set to be released in the…

Sports fans are rallying around Damar Hamlin after the Buffalo Bills safety collapsed on the field during the Monday, January 2, game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old athlete suffered cardiac arrest after tackling Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins at approximately 8:55 p.m. ET during the first quarter. While he initially stood up, he collapsed moments later, and medical professionals rushed to him on the field. After conducting nearly 10 minutes of CPR, Hamlin’s “heartbeat was restored on the field,” per the Bills. Sports Illustrated reports that Hamlin’s ambulance left Paycor Stadium in Ohio at 9:25 p.m. ET. “He was…