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Amy Schumer's decision to turn down Barbie role: Amy Schumer, in a recent interview, revealed the reason behind her decision to turn down the role of Barbie in the upcoming film. She explained that scheduling conflicts played a significant role in her decision, and she was disappointed to miss out on the opportunity. In 2022, Amy had to pass on the role to work on another project. The difference in opinion over the role of Barbie: Amy also stated that there was a difference in opinion on how the character should be portrayed. Her original idea for the character was…

Representatives of civic groups in Thailand's Chiang Mai province have filed class action lawsuits against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the National Environment Board (NEB), and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) for their alleged failure to enforce laws to tackle PM2.5 pollution. The following are the key highlights of the issue: Government failure to address PM2.5 pollution Section 9 of the Enhancement and Conservation of the National Environmental Quality Act gives full power to the prime minister to solve environmental problems. However, Sumitchai Hatthasan, director of the Centre for the Protection and Revival of Local Community Rights, claims that the prime…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to bounce back after losing a tough series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This time around, they'll be taking on their longtime rival, the San Francisco Giants, in a four-game series starting on Monday. With some exciting pitching matchups in store, this series promises to be a must-watch for baseball fans. Pitching Matchups Announced The Dodgers will be sending out some of their best pitchers in the series, with Julio Urias taking the mound on Monday, followed by Dustin May and Clayton Kershaw on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Giants' pitchers Logan Webb, Alex Wood, and…

Walmart has filed a lawsuit against Capital One in the Southern District of New York, accusing the bank of failing to meet the terms of their partnership contract. As a result of this lawsuit, shares of Capital One have dropped by over 4% in pre-market trading. According to sources, Walmart executives had requested renegotiation of some terms of the deal, which runs until 2026. Capital One reportedly did not accept the demands, leading to Walmart's decision to end their consumer credit card agreement. Capital One's Response According to a Capital One spokesperson, the "immaterial servicing issues were cured by Capital…

Media outlets' irresponsible reporting has put transgender individuals at risk. Anti-transgender legislation and rhetoric have historically led to the persecution and marginalization of this already vulnerable group. The New York Times, CBS, and the BBC have all come under fire for their coverage of transgender issues. By giving a platform to bigoted individuals and promoting bad-faith concerns, they generate fear and paranoia around gender-affirming care. This culture of transphobia has led to open calls for the eradication of transgender people. The Biden administration's recent "compromise" on transgender people in sports may further endanger their safety. As history has shown, such…

Marvel's Multiverse Saga has introduced a new villain, Kang, played by rising star Jonathan Majors. However, the actor's recent scandal involving domestic abuse allegations has caused uncertainty over his future in the role. While Marvel has not made any official announcements, the absence of Kang in the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania digital release promo animation has raised eyebrows. Additionally, reports indicate that Marvel has met with Majors' representatives since his arrest. Marvel could opt to recast the role, as it has done in the past, but for now, Kang is set to appear in the upcoming Loki season 2…

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who once served on former President Donald Trump's business council, refused to respond to a question about whether it would be good for the US economy if Trump was re-elected in 2024. During an interview with CNN, Dimon did, however, say that he thought Trump's tax reforms helped bring money back to America and helped lower the Black community's unemployment rate in his last year in office. He also said that his political philosophy remains the same: His heart is Democratic, but his brain is Republican. Dimon's Controversial History with Trump Dimon joined the Trump…

The University of Oklahoma in Norman was rocked by a reported shooting incident on campus. Students were urged to take shelter while authorities conducted a sweep of the area. The situation led to multiple police and SWAT vehicles being deployed in the vicinity. Thankfully, an "all clear" message was later issued, with authorities revealing that they found no threat to the campus. School Shootings in America Continue to Rise, Gun Control Measures Remain Controversial The incident at the University of Oklahoma is just the latest in a long line of shootings in the United States. Sadly, school and college shootings…

Discord, the popular chat and voice communication app, has announced the launch of its own in-app soundboard that will allow users to play various sounds in voice channels. The feature was previously available as an experiment to a limited number of communities, but will now be available to all users in the coming weeks. However, the soundboard will only be available on the desktop app, while mobile users will be able to hear the sounds but cannot use the board themselves. Nitro subscribers will enjoy extra benefits with their soundboards, including the ability to use their uploaded sounds across different…

SpaceX has successfully launched a commercial communications satellite into orbit with a NASA Earth science instrument aboard. The Intelsat 40e satellite was carried by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This was the fourth flight for the Falcon 9's first stage, which landed successfully on the company's drone ship, A Shortfall Of Gravitas, in the Atlantic Ocean. Intelsat 40e will settle in a geostationary orbit (GEO) at 91 degrees West, and perform its main communications role while allowing NASA’s Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) to take hourly snapshots of air pollution over North…