In its first two outings, the auteur-driven, genre-defying absurdist dramedy "Atlanta" - about an aimless, upwardly immobile Princeton dropout named Earn (played by series creator Donald Glover) who remakes himself as the manager of his cousin Alfred's (Brian Tyree Henry) fledgling rap career - was one of the most acclaimed shows on television. The crown jewel of its network, the already prestige-laden FX, it boasted Emmys, star power, buzz, influence and a rare, smirking wit that seldom got its due in the countless, and fully deserved, paeans to its trenchant social commentary and boundary-pushing experimentation. Perhaps the surest sign of its success is how many shows it's inspired; it's hard to imagine critic's darlings like "Dave," "Ramy" or "Reservation Dogs" existing without it. But Season 3, which premiered this spring after a four-year hiatus, has had a more mixed reception. Much of it follows the cousins on Al's (aka Paper Boi) latest European tour, where they're joined by … [Read more...] about Why ‘Atlanta’ Season 3 was such a letdown
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Parts of Spain on alert amid ‘extreme’ May temperatures
MADRID (AP) — Large parts of Spain were under alert Friday as a wave of intense heat began sweeping across the country, leaving residents sweltering through May temperatures that rank among the hottest in two decades. A mass of hot, dry air carrying dust from North Africa has pushed temperatures up to 15 degrees above average, with the mercury topping 40 C (104 F) in parts of the country. The State Meteorological Agency said it expected the “unusual and extreme” temperatures to peak on Saturday. “These will probably be among the warmest temperatures we’ve seen in May in the 21st century,” agency spokesman Rubén del Campo said. By Friday, a handful of records had already been set. In the southern Spanish city of Jaén, the temperature climbed to 38.7 C (101.7 F) — 15 degrees above the seasonal average — in a record for the month of May. In the central city of Cuenca, the daily low temperature of 19.5 C (67.1 F) was two degrees higher than the previous May minimum. While the … [Read more...] about Parts of Spain on alert amid ‘extreme’ May temperatures
Hero Splendor+ Xtec launched At Rs 72,900 – Gets Digital Display With Bluetooth
Home Two wheelers oi-Dennis Abraham James By Dennis Abraham James Published: Thursday, May 19, 2022, 18:15 [IST] The world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero Motocorp has launched the Spendor+ Xtec in India. The Hero Splendor+ Xtec is priced at Rs 72,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Hero Splendor+ Xtec Feature Upgrade The Hero Spendor+ is the latest to get the Xtec package from the nation's most popular two-wheeler manufacturer. The Hero Splendor+ Xtec features a new fully digital instrument panel with Bluetooth connectivity and support for incoming and missed call and SMS alerts along with a real time mileage indicator, two trips meters and a low fuel warning indicator. The new Splendor+ Xtec also features a USB charging port to ensure that riders can keep their mobiles topped up on the go. Other new features on the new Hero Splendor+ Xtec include a side-stand indicator along with the side stand engine cutoff feature … [Read more...] about Hero Splendor+ Xtec launched At Rs 72,900 – Gets Digital Display With Bluetooth
The AP Interview: New Pakistani FM seeks better ties with US
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Pakistan’s new foreign minister says the United States and his country must move beyond past tensions over Afghanistan and are entering a new engagement after years of strained relations under former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the 33-year-old son of assassinated former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, spoke in an interview with The Associated Press in New York, where he was attending meetings this week on the global food crisis at U.N. headquarters. He has also held talks with top diplomats, including a one-hour discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Bhutto Zardari called the meeting with Blinken “very encouraging and very positive and productive.” “We believe that Pakistan must continue to engage with the United States at all levels,” he said. “This meeting was indeed an important first step.” Bhutto Zardari … [Read more...] about The AP Interview: New Pakistani FM seeks better ties with US
New this week: Dinosaurs, Def Leppard and ‘The Responder’
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — In the satirical comedy “Emergency,” college seniors Kunle (Donald Elise Watkins) and Sean (RJ Cyler) set out for an epic night of partying only to return home to a shocking scene: Their door is ajar and a woman is passed out on their floor. The men are Black and the woman is white and they know that calling the police is not a straightforward proposition. The film, directed by Carey Williams and written by KD Dávila, was one of the breakouts of the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year for its penetrating look at racial dynamics in a heightened, comedic setting. It’s currently playing in theaters for a limited time before streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting Friday, May 27. — “Navalny,” the riveting documentary about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been making the rounds in theaters and on CNN, … [Read more...] about New this week: Dinosaurs, Def Leppard and ‘The Responder’
Sports teams love crypto. What happens when their sponsor strikes out?
Last week, the Washington Nationals posted a tweet that read: "Crypto 101. You have questions. We've got answers." An accompanying video included frequently asked questions about cryptocurrency, asked and answered over a baseball highlight reel. One big problem, though, was that cryptocurrency was in free fall, spurred by the collapse of Terra, the sponsor of the social media posts and the Nationals' most visible brand partner in 2022. Fans quickly expressed anger with their favorite team pushing a plummeting cryptocurrency to its Twitter following of more than 780,000. The tweet was scheduled in advance, according to multiple people inside the organization, who also said that Terra's collapse is stirring tension about how to proceed with the partnership. The Nationals signed a five-year, $38.15 million deal this winter to promote Terra and received all the money up front. The internal debate, according to multiple people with knowledge of the discussions, is centered on … [Read more...] about Sports teams love crypto. What happens when their sponsor strikes out?
Local Group Brewing to become completely different concept under new owners
Local Group Brewing will soon have different beers, different food and a different name as three new owners took over the space this week. Beer, wine and liquor delivered in under 60 minutes Drizly www.drizly.com Shop Now Under a newly formed group, Distincture Hospitality, partners Dave Sorrell, Jorge Benitez and Morgan Green plan to transform the brewery in the coming months. Initially opened in February 2020, mere weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, Local Group was previously helmed by Todd Donewar, Michael Steeves and James "Huggy Bear" Wolfe; the latter has headed over to Holler Brewing in Sawyer Yards. Prior to Distincture, Benitez worked at Holler for three years as its hospitality director, and before that was the opening manager at Saint Arnold's beer garden and restaurant. He will oversee the food, drink and hospitality operations along with Sorrell, who's worked at Chris Shepherd's restaurants and the Kirby Group. Green will have an … [Read more...] about Local Group Brewing to become completely different concept under new owners
A GOP power grab shatters 30 years of political progress for Black voters in Galveston County
TEXAS CITY — Miles inland from Galveston’s beaches and colorful vacation homes, a group of Black men dribble and jump on a covered basketball court, aiming for a chain-link net. Carver Park in Texas City, created during segregation, is considered the first African American county park in the state. It sits on land donated by descendants of freedmen who survived slavery and pioneered one of Texas’ oldest Black settlements, the footprint of which sits just a few blocks away. Until last year, the park sat at the heart of Galveston County’s Precinct 3 — the most diverse of the four precincts that choose the commissioners court, which governs the county along with the county judge. Precinct 3 was the lone seat in which Black and Hispanic voters, who make up about 38% of the county’s population, made up the majority of the electorate. The precinct sliced the middle of coastal Galveston County , stretching from the small city of Dickinson on the county’s northern end through … [Read more...] about A GOP power grab shatters 30 years of political progress for Black voters in Galveston County
Avenatti, facing sentencing, apologizes to Stormy Daniels
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 NEW YORK (AP) — Convicted California lawyer Michael Avenatti wants leniency at sentencing for defrauding former client Stormy Daniels of hundreds of thousands of dollars, his lawyers say, citing a letter in which he told Daniels: “I am truly sorry.” The emailed letter, dated May 13, was included in a submission his lawyers made late Thursday in Manhattan federal court in advance of a June 2 sentencing. Avenatti, 51, should face no more than three years in prison for his latest conviction, or 4 1/2 years in all, because two convictions have destroyed his life, the lawyers said. “This sobering reality is as sufficient and powerful a punishment and deterrence as any. Worse, Mr. Avenatti’s extreme rise and fall played out on the most public of platforms, an experience he is unlikely to ever recover from reputationally,” they said. Last year, Avenatti was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in … [Read more...] about Avenatti, facing sentencing, apologizes to Stormy Daniels