Bolivian Presidente Evo Morales walks with the Cuban ambassador to Bolivia, Rafael Auza, in the coca growing region of Chapare Chapare, Bolivia August 11, 2007
When: 11 Aug 2007
2020
China locks down city of Wuhan and its 11 million people, in effort to control the coronavirus with death toll at 17, over 500 people ill.
2018
Netflix becomes the largest digital media and entertainment company in the world worth $100 billion.
2006
Evo Morales is inaugurated as President of Bolivia, becoming the country’s first indigenous president.
1991
Gulf War : Kuwaiti oil facilities are destroyed by Iraqi forces.
1973
Joe Frazier lost the first fight of his professional career to George Foreman.
1968
“Lady Soul” 14th studio album by Aretha Franklin is released (Billboard Album of the Year, 1968).
1901
Queen Victoria of England died after reigning for nearly 64 years. Edward VII, her son, succeeded her.
1857
The National Association, the first professional baseball league, opens its first season in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
1506
The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican.
Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America and Kamala Harris as the 49th Vice President, the first female, black or south Asian Vice President.
2017
Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America and Mike Pence as the 48th Vice President.
2009
Barack Obama, inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States of America, becomes the United States’ first African-American president.
2008
“Breaking Bad”, created by Vince Gilligan and starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul premieres on AMC.
1998
“Dawson’s Creek” created by Kevin Williamson, starring James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson premieres on WB in the US.
1993
Bill Clinton (D) inaugurated as 42nd US President.
1989
George H. W. Bush inaugurated as 41st US President,
1982
Heavy metal musician Ozzy Osbourne bites the head off a bat on stage in Des Moines, Iowa.
1981
Iran released 52 Americans that had been held hostage for 444 days. The hostages were flown to Algeria and then to a U.S. base in Wiesbaden, West Germany. The release occurred minutes after the U.S. presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan.
1980
President Jimmy Carter announces US boycott of Olympics in Moscow.
1971
Single “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye about police brutality is released.
1969
Richard M Nixon inaugurated as US president.
1964
“Meet The Beatles” album released in US.
1936
Edward VIII succeeds British King George V as King of the United Kingdom.
1929
The movie “In Old Arizona” was released. The film was the first full-length talking film to be filmed outdoors.
1892
The first official basketball game was played by students at the Springfield, MA, YMCA Training School.
1885
The roller coaster was patented by L.A. Thompson.
1841
The island of Hong Kong was ceded to Great Britain. It returned to Chinese control in July 1997.
HBO is reportedly actively preparing the return of Big Little Lies, one of its critically acclaimed series, with a script being written for the highly anticipated third season, People reports.
Fans of the series have been eager to know the fate of the protagonists since the end of the second season… so the announcement of a season 3 is big news!
And it looks as if Nicole Kidman is once again carrying the project, having promised fans she’d be back with a season 3, even though at times it seemed highly unlikely.
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Although several of the series’ actresses, including Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley and Zoe Kravitz, have repeatedly expressed a keen interest in reprising their roles, no official announcement has yet been made about the possibility of a series return. And needless to say, these four stars have a pretty busy schedule…
HBO has not revealed any details about the plot of the third season, currently being written in collaboration with Reese Witherspoon and Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty. The spectacular second season finale certainly set the table for many explosive storylines!
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This is sure to also please fans of the late Jean-Marc Vallée, whose genius behind the camera for season 1 certainly contributed greatly to the series’ success… and to the fact that we’re still talking about it today.
New developments are emerging just a few weeks before the opening of the trial of the gunsmith on the Rust movie set, when according to Variety, prosecutors on the case would have offered Hannah Gutierrez Reed a favorable sentence if she explained the reason for the presence of real gun bullets on the set.
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Reed is embroiled in a lengthy legal battle, which could have far-reaching consequences for her, following the terrible accident on the set of Rust that led to the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins. Reed has pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and tampering with evidence for the trial scheduled for next February.
Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the gunsmith in charge of the Rust set, is accused of negligently bringing real bullets onto the set, which would have ended up in Alec Baldwin’s gun. While he was rehearsing a scene in the film, the gun discharged and caused the cinematographer’s death, in 2021.
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If convicted, Reed could face up to three years in prison.
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At the time of writing, Alec Baldwin has also just been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the case. Previously published videos filmed just days before the horrific shooting accident could be used in a future trial.
Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s trial will take place from February 21 to March 6 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as justice seeks to shed light on the events that led to Hutchins’ tragic death.
As for Alec Baldwin, his lawyers said they are confident that the case will be heard.
In her Instagram story , Cori posted a disturbing photo of herself lying in bed in hospital. She revealed that she cried when she found out she’d had a stroke and wondered why it happened to her.
But Cori has been battling lupus since the age of six, and it turns out that this disease can lead to strokes or other complications, which could be one explanation.
By September 2023, Cori had completely changed her approach to treating the disease. She explained that she had stopped taking her prescription medication five months earlier to adopt a holistic treatment plan.
This plan included herbal remedies and an increase in physical activity and water consumption. Indeed, she was exhausted from taking a large number of pills, and had been doing so since she was very young.
Despite the stroke she suffered, Cori is optimistic about her future health…
The Los Angeles Innocence Project agreed to look into one of the most widely publicized murder cases in the U.S., that of Scott Peterson, NBC reports. In 2004, Peterson was convicted of the murders of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn child.
Although he was initially sentenced to death, this sentence was overturned in 2020 by the California Supreme Court.
The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up the case of Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci Peterson.
The nonprofit organization is seeking new evidence in Peterson's original trial. https://t.co/FkBcKiqCDh
Peterson’s attorneys, members of the Los Angeles Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted, have filed legal papers alleging violations of federal and state constitutional rights. They refer to newly discovered evidence that they think strengthens the claim of Peterson’s innocence.
In this case, which captivated America, Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife in a historic, high-profile trial. Laci Peterson, 27, was eight months pregnant when she mysteriously disappeared on Christmas Eve 2002. The bodies of Laci and her unborn child were found in San Francisco Bay several months later, in April 2003.
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The Los Angeles Innocence Project pointed out that its review of the evidence presented at Peterson’s first trial highlighted the absence of several pieces of information crucial to the defense in the case files.
In particular, substantial discrepancies between the police reports and the court records used during the trial were highlighted. New information was revealed, including details of a burglary in the Petersons’ neighborhood, a van fire on the day Laci disappeared in 2002, and documents relating to interviews with key witnesses.
These elements could help determine responsibility for the tragic death of Laci and her unborn child.
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Scott Peterson was denied a new trial following allegations of misconduct by a jury member during the original trial.
The decision came more than a year after the California Supreme Court instructed the Superior Court judge to consider whether the juror’s misconduct had compromised the fairness of Peterson’s trial.
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Now, the Los Angeles Innocence Project aspires to shed new light on the case.
Jillian Michaels, the famous fitness trainer also known for her participation in the reality TV show The Biggest Loser, accuses Oprah Winfrey of hiding her use of Ozempic to lose weight, for financial gain, as she has been a Weight Watchers shareholder for several years now.
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In an interview with Page Six, Jillian Michaels expressed her concerns about Oprah Winfrey’s use of Ozempic. As she is a Weight Watchers’ important shareholder, this could indicate a potential conflict of interest.
Jillian Michaels also claims that Oprah receives a financial incentive from Ozempic… and notes that Weight Watchers bought a company last year that would also provide access to drugs like Ozempic!
In 2023, Weight Watchers actually launched a program for users of Ozempic and other similar weight-loss drugs.
Oprah has always been outspoken about her body image and weight issues. She has tried many different approaches, but recently admitted to including a weight-loss drug in her routine.
These revelations sparked debate about the use of pharmaceuticals to help manage weight.
Despite her reported, but still not confirmed, use of Ozempic, Oprah insists she has continued to maintain an active lifestyle, set fitness goals and stick to healthy eating habits.
Oprah also revealed in an interview with People magazine that her fight against obesity had consumed her for many years.
While Oprah remains a role model for many when it comes to adopting a healthier lifestyle, Jillian Michaels urges people to be cautious when it comes to weight-loss drugs.
Indeed, they can have certain side effects, and Michaels encourages traditional methods instead.
Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is extradited to the United States to face trial for his leadership of the Sinaloa drug cartel
2013
Lance Armstrong admits to doping in all seven of his Tour de France victories
The 2012-2013 NHL season begins after a 119-day lockout
2001
Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán escapes from Puente Grande maximum-security prison near Guadalajara by bribing prison guards and hiding in a laundry cart.
1996
NHL approves move of Winnipeg Jets to Phoenix.
1978
The last Volkswagen Beetle made in Germany leaves VW’s plant in Emden. Beetle production in Latin America would continue until 2003..
1977
Snow falls in Miami, Florida. This is the only time in the history of the city that snow has fallen. It also fell in the Bahamas.
1966
Indira Gandhi elected India’s 4th Prime Minister.
1955
“Scrabble” debuts on board game market
1952
PGA approves allowing black participants.
1915
George Claude, of Paris, France, patented the neon discharge tube for use in advertising signs.
1903
New bicycle race “Tour de France” announced.
1649
The first executioner in Canada, a pardoned criminal, performs his first assignment at Quebec on a 16 year old girl found guilty of theft.
Apple TV+ gives us a sneak preview of the new limited series The New Look, coming in February, a gripping haute couture drama that looks at rivalry in the world of Parisian couture after the Second World War.
Set in Nazi-occupied Paris, the series traces the spectacular rise of Christian Dior, as well as the challenges Coco Chanel faced to become Paris’s greatest fashion designer.
The series is scheduled to launch on Valentine’s Day 2024.
Ben Mendelsohn plays iconic designer Christian Dior. Carmel Snow, played by Glenn Close, is the editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Juliette Binoche is Coco Chanel. Dior’s younger sister Catherine is played by Maisie Williams!
John Malkovich plays Lucien Lelong, Dior’s mentor and first designer.
