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Dozens walk out before Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech at Duke in protest

(The Hill) — Dozens of students walked out of the Duke University commencement ceremony ahead of Jerry Seinfeld’s scheduled speech Sunday, apparently in protest of the Jewish comedian’s support for Israel, according to news reports and videos circulated on social media. As Seinfeld received his honorary degree, before beginning his Read More

On the Agenda: May 14 Newport Beach City Council Meeting

By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next Newport  Beach City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 14. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/73673/72. The regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Agenda items include: A license agreement with Aqua Read More

Trends in IT Company Mergers and Acquisitions: Consolidation and Innovation

The IT industry is no stranger to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with companies constantly seeking to consolidate their resources, expand their market presence, and drive innovation through strategic partnerships. In recent years, the pace of M&A activity in the IT sector has accelerated, fueled by technological advancements, changing market dynamics, Read More

Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and ‘King of the Bs,’ dies at 98

Roger Corman, the Oscar-winning “King of the Bs” who helped turn out such low-budget classics as “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Attack of the Crab Monsters” and gave many of Hollywood’s most famous actors and directors early breaks, has died. He was 98. Corman died Thursday at his home in Read More

After ‘Fall Guy’ flop, Hollywood braces for uncertain summer

A year after the “Barbenheimer” cultural frenzy that raked in hundreds of millions for Hollywood, the movie-making business is entering summer with no clear blockbuster on the horizon and lingering questions about the future of movie theaters. Universal’s “The Fall Guy,” was seen by many box office watchers as the potential spark Read More

St. Margaret’s captures CIF Division 3 title with straight-set win over San Clemente

St. Margaret’s volleyball team celebrates a CIF title Saturday. (Photos: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone).  St. Margaret’s High School’s boys volleyball team defeated San Clemente in straight sets Saturday at Cerritos College to capture the CIF Division 3 championship. The Tartans (32-4) executed a near flawless match and earned Read More