Fran Drescher LED THE PROTEST: A claim that lasted 118 days has come to an end. Deadline reported in the last hours that the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) reached a historic agreement with the major Hollywood studios, and the strike has come to an end. Additionally, they stated that the strike officially ended early on Thursday

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The visionary business acumen of Walt Disney has not only shaped the company's legacy but has also left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, cementing Disney movies as a cornerstone of popular culture for generations.

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Swifties Turned Movie Theaters into Concert Arenas as Taylor Swift’s SoFi Stadium Performance Hits Cinemas Nationwide, Surpassing Justin Bieber’s Record

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The Sag-Aftra president, Fran Drescher, said in a statement: “The companies have refused to meaningfully engage on some topics, and on others completely stonewalled us". Hollywood actors poised to strike, join writers on picket lines.

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Dock workers at the UK's largest container port have gone on strike for the first time in 30 years.

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the US airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani was to disrupt an "imminent attack" from the top Iranian commander that could have cost American lives in the Middle East region.

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Thousands of schoolchildren worldwide have abandoned classrooms for a day of protest against climate change.

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Feminism and equality have emerged as key issues in recent months, spurred largely by the emergence of the far-right Vox party, which has attacked domestic violence legislation and railed against “feminist supremacy”.

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