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National Junior Squash Championships Day One

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 03:00:27 +0000

Day One of the AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships concluded after a long day of competition today [Dec 21] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. The Boys Under 19 semi final’s saw Anaya Smith defeat Charlie Riker 11-6, 11-5, 11-6. He will face Taylor Carrick who defeated Matthew Elliott 11-6, 11-6, 11-3. Izzy […]

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National Junior Squash Championships Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 03:33:45 +0000

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place today [Dec 22] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Taylor Carrick won the Boys Under 19 final defeating Anaya Smith, while Charlotte Toogood won the Girls Under 19 final defeating Abigail Brewer. Matthew Elliott captured the […]

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Photos: Junior Squash Championships Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:25:51 +0000

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire, concluding just before Christmas. Taylor Carrick won the Boys Under 19 final defeating Anaya Smith, while Charlotte Toogood won the Girls Under 19 final defeating Abigail Brewer. Matthew Elliott captured […]

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Squash: Carrick Advances In British Junior Open

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:51:59 +0000

Taylor Carrick recently began competing in the Dunlop British Junior Open 2020. Playing in the Boy’s Under 19 Division, Carrick took on Pablo Dolz Marti from Spain. Carrick needed five games to advance, coming from behind to do so. In the end, Carrick defeated Marti 11-9, 4-11, 4-11, 11-7, 11-8. Related Stories Photos, Videos & […]

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Squash: Dylan Muldoon & Bates College Win

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:06:48 +0000

Dylan Muldoon and his No. 21 nationally ranked Bates Men’s Squash teammates defeated No. 20 Colby 5-4 for their sixth straight victory at the Bates Squash Center. Visiting Colby claimed points at the first, fifth, eighth and ninth positions in the lineup, but not enough to defeat the surging Bobcats. Muldoon won his match, and […]

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Elliott Wins Essex Junior Squash Plate Final

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:03:54 +0000

Matthew Elliott recently concluded competing in the Essex Junior Squash Open, competing in the Boy’s Under 17 Consolation Age Group Division. Elliott went in to the plate semi-final, where he defeated Max Chilver in five games, 9/11, 11/4, 11/8, 9/11, and 11/7. Elliott then matched up against Deniz Kucukarslan in the plate final, winning in […]

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Squash: Elliott Helps Felsted Advance To Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 13:00:25 +0000

Bermuda’s Matthew Elliott helped his Felsted U16 squash team advance to the national finals after they defeated Charterhouse & Whitgift School during the Stage 2 Regional Round of the English National Schools Championship. The school’s match report said, “Felsted’s U16 team travelled to Surrey for the Stage 2 Regional Round of the English National Schools […]

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Bermuda To Host Pro Squash World Tour Events

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:50:33 +0000

International Professional Squash returns to Bermuda next month with the Men’s and Women’s Bermuda Open 2020, an official stop on the PSA Pro World Tour. The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association launched the event today with news that 32 professional players from all over the world will be in Bermuda competing from March 17-21 for $12,000 […]

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Squash Event Postponed Due To Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:27:13 +0000

The 2020 Bermuda Squash Open -- which was scheduled to be held next week with over 30 international players — has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association said, “After much discussion with Bermuda Government, the PSA and with members of our own BSRA Committee we have decided to postpone the 2020 […]

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Video: ‘Queen & Slim’ Highlights Shiona Turini

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:30:56 +0000

Following her Costume Designers Guild Award nomination, the makers of the film Queen & Slim created a video highlighting the work of Shiona Turini, calling the Bermudian fashion expert an “incredibly talented costume designer.” The film recently debuted by earning a reported $15.8 million through five days, including $11.7 million over the weekend, according to […]

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Court: Man Admits Throwing Corrosive Liquid

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:26:28 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A man who had a standoff with police pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to that incident, including four counts of throwing a corrosive liquid at officers. James Dallas, 70, was involved in a seven-hour standoff with police on March 28, 2019 on Happy Valley Road in Pembroke. Mr Dallas pleaded guilty to […]

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Commission Of Inquiry To Host Hearing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:15:34 +0000

The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will hold a public Planning Hearing on Thursday, March 19th. A spokesperson said, “The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will hold a public Planning Hearing on Thursday, 19th March 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 […]

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Land Title Registration: Your Questions Answered

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00:56 +0000

[Written by Francesca Fox] A public register of land ownership in Bermuda was created for the first time by The Land Title Registration Act, 2011, which came into full effect in August 2018. Land Title Registration is intended to provide certainty of ownership backed by a Government guarantee, simplify proof and transmission of ownership, and, […]

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RA: Providers Met 4G Requirements For The AC

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:23:48 +0000

In November 2016, as part of the award of 4G spectrum to Telecommunications [BWI] Ltd [Digicel] and Bermuda Digital Communications Limited [One Communications], the Regulatory Authority [the ‘Authority’] mandated specific coverage and Quality of Service [QoS] obligations. A spokesperson said, “The obligations are in the following phases: 1. America’s Cup Coverage and QoS obligation [which […]

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Monument Re Completes Acquisition Of Nordben

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:46:30 +0000

Monument Re has completed the acquisition of Nordben Life and Pension Insurance Co. Limited [Nordben] from BenCo Insurance Holding B.V., following receipt of regulatory approval from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission [GFSC]. Manfred Maske, CEO of Monument Re Group, said: “The completion of this transaction positions the Monument Group well in executing its strategy in […]

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Butterfield Complete Acquisition Of ABN AMRO

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:14:15 +0000

The Bank of Butterfield has completed the acquisition of ABN AMRO [Channel Islands] Limited [ABN AMRO CI], the Channel Islands-based banking subsidiary of ABN AMRO Bank N.V., following receipt of all regulatory approvals. Effective today, ABN AMRO CI has been renamed Butterfield Bank [Channel Islands] Limited [BBCI]. Over the next 12 months, Butterfield anticipates that BBCI […]

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Arch Capital To Acquire Barbican Group Holdings

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:00:09 +0000

Arch Capital Group Ltd. has entered into an agreement to purchase Barbican Group Holdings Limited from funds managed by Carlson Capital, a U.S.-based alternative asset management firm, subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition includes Barbican Managing Agency Limited, Lloyd’s Syndicate 1955, Lloyd’s Syndicate 1856 [Arcus], Lloyd’s Special Purpose Arrangement [SPA] 6132, Castel Underwriting Agencies Limited […]

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Assured Guaranty To Acquire BlueMountain

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:00:12 +0000

Assured Guaranty – a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company — has entered into an agreement to purchase all of the outstanding equity interests in BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC  and its associated entities for a purchase price of approximately $160 million, subject to certain adjustments. BlueMountain is an alternative asset management firm with $19.3 billion in assets […]

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Arch To Acquire Ventus Risk Management

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:26:39 +0000

Arch Insurance North America [Arch] announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ventus Risk Management [Ventus], a technology and analytics-driven managing general underwriter [MGU] that specializes in providing coastal commercial property insurance solutions to small and mid-sized enterprises. Ventus was founded in 2016, with the aim of using its proprietary technology to […]

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Monument Re Completes Acquisition Of Inora Life

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 09:38:30 +0000

Monument Re announced that it has, through its European subsidiary Laguna Life d.a.c, completed the acquisition of Inora Life DAC from Societe Generale following receipt of regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland. Monument Re Limited is a Class E reinsurer and Holding Company subject to Group Supervision by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Monument […]

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Artex To Acquire Horseshoe Insurance

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 12:03:48 +0000

Artex Risk Solutions announced that it has reached agreement to acquire Horseshoe Insurance Services Holdings Ltd., significantly strengthening its insurance-linked securities [ILS] operations. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and expected to complete before the end of the year. Horseshoe specializes in providing insurance management, fund administration, advisory and corporate services to insurance-linked securities […]

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Carlyle Group, T&D Acquire 76% Of Fortitude

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:32:58 +0000

American International Group, Inc., The Carlyle Group and T&D Holdings announced that a newly created Carlyle-managed fund, together with T&D, have partnered to acquire from AIG a 76.6 percent ownership interest in Fortitude Group Holdings, whose group companies operate as Fortitude Re, for approximately $1.8 billion. “After closing, ownership interests in Fortitude Re will include […]

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Monument Re Acquires Cattolica Life

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:20:20 +0000

Monument Re announced that, subject to regulatory approval, it has acquired Cattolica Life DAC from Cattolica Assicurazioni. Cattolica Life is a life insurer domiciled in Ireland which ceased new activity since 2017. The transaction will have no impact on Cattolica Life DAC clients and policyholders. Change of control of the company will follow satisfaction of […]

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Randall & Quilter Acquires Barbados Insurer

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:38:10 +0000

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q] announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary R&Q Re [Bermuda] Limited has completed the acquisition of the Barbados insurer, Distinguished Re Ltd, formerly known as the Saranac Insurance Company, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Distinguished LLC. A spokesperson said, “Distinguished Re participated as a reinsurer of the capacity providers on […]

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R&Q Acquires Vigneron Insurance Company

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:21:02 +0000

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q] has acquired the Montana captive insurer, Vigneron Insurance Company Inc. [VICI] from a wholly owned private investment holding company. “VICI underwrote deductible reimbursement policies to cover the obligations under insurance policies taken out by affiliated entities,” the company said. R&Q intends to merge VICI into R&Q’s Vermont captive consolidator […]

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EXOR In ‘Discussions’ Over Possible Acquisition

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:41:29 +0000

EXOR has confirmed that it has “entered into exclusive discussions” regarding a possible acquisition of PartnerRe. A statement on their website said, “EXOR confirms that it has entered into exclusive discussions with Covéa regarding a possible all-cash acquisition of PartnerRe. “These discussions are ongoing and there is no certainty that they will result in a […]

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Monument Re Acquires GreyCastle Holdings

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:34:21 +0000

Monument Re announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire GreyCastle Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries, which include GreyCastle Life Reinsurance [SAC] Ltd and GreyCastle Services, from the shareholders of GreyCastle Holdings Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Monument Re announced today that, subject to regulatory approval, it has signed an agreement to acquire GreyCastle Holdings […]

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Peak Re Complete Lutece Holdings Acquisition

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:41:02 +0000

Peak Reinsurance Company Limited today [May 5] announced that it has completed the 100% acquisition of the capital of Lutece Holdings Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Peak Reinsurance Company Limited, a Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, today announced that it has completed the 100% acquisition of the capital of Lutece Holdings Ltd. [renamed as Peak Capital Holdings […]

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Fiqre Crockwell Murder Investigation Continues

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:56:36 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing the appeal for witnesses to come forward regarding the murder of Fiqre Crockwell, who was fatally shot in Pembroke on June 20, 2016. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing the appeal for witnesses to come forward regarding the murder of Fiqre Crockwell, who […]

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Attempted Burglary At Churchill’s Liquors

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:00:13 +0000

There was an attempted burglary at Churchill’s Liquors in St. Georges on Friday night, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At around 11:30pm on Friday 17th April, police responded to a report of an attempted burglary at Churchill’s Liquors at #2 Queen Street St. Georges. “A nearby resident reported being awakened by a […]

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Buy America Requirements for Federal Highway Projects

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:55:49 GMT

The Federal Highway Administration's “Buy America Act” requires federally funded highway projects to use only steel, iron, and manufactured products produced in the United States. The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program's NCHRP LRD 80: Buy America Requirements for Federal Highway Projects summarizes the intent and application of the provision. It also summarizes the procedure that FHWA has implemented for granting waivers and the impact that court interpretation of such waivers has had on t...


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Quote of the Day: Mike “The Gun Guy” Weisser

By www.weerdworld.com
Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:53:40 +0000

This comment thread really encapsulated the mentality of the “I’m a gun owner but…” Anti-Gunners.     You can find some info on Mike “The Guy Guy” here and here. But the dialoge between Mike and a Second Amendment Supporter is here: … Continue reading →


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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 097: Someday this Quarantine is Gonna End…

By www.weerdworld.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:49:52 +0000

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss the increasing desperation of anti-gunners as they react to mass firearm purchases by Americans of all walks of life; Weer’d fisks a stand-up routine by Steve Hofstetter; David tells us how … Continue reading →


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Bermuda Denies Request To Berth Cruise Ships

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:41:09 +0000

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport confirmed they denied a recent request for permission to three cruise ships, saying that while Bermuda values the relationship with cruise ship partners, in considering the “risk of COVID-19 to Bermuda, we must put the interest of our country and her people above all else.” This follows after an overseas […]

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Travel + Leisure On Next Quarantine Daydream

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:20:22 +0000

Travel + Leisure has selected Bermuda as one of “17 trips Travel + Leisure editors can’t wait to take as soon as we can travel again” as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic continues to severely limit international travel. The Travel + Leisure website said, “When it’s time to travel again, where will you go? We share […]

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Wellness Wednesday: Alcohol Consumption Spikes In Ohio Amid Coronavirus Quarantine

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:43:45 +0000

Ohioans bought 1.36 million gallons of liquor in March, a nearly 25 percent increase over the same period last year. More of us are leaning on alcohol to beat quarantine doldrums and stress, but experts warn that extended overindulging could make it harder to put down the bottle when the lockdown is lifted.


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Questions For Directors Of Ohio's Departments Of Jobs And Family Services, Commerce

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:22:50 +0000

This episode originally aired on April 24, 2020. Ohio’s unemployment rate has reached 11.6% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 10th worst in the nation. Laid-off workers should be on the lookout for scams and schemes trying to swindle away unemployment benefits and federal stimulus checks.


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Coronavirus Doctor Q&A

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:39:12 +0000

Today is the day Ohio hospitals can resume nonessential medical procedures that don’t require an overnight hospital stay, which were postponed last month as part of the state’s pandemic response. The Ohio Hospital Association estimates hospitals lose $1.2 billion every month that elective procedures are canceled.


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Questions For Directors Of Ohio's Departments Of Jobs And Family Services, Commerce

By tracking.feedpress.it
Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:46:44 +0000

This episode originally aired on April 24, 2020. Ohio’s unemployment rate has reached 11.6% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 10th worst in the nation. Laid-off workers should be on the lookout for scams and schemes trying to swindle away unemployment benefits and federal stimulus checks.


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Elon Musk says he'll move Tesla's headquarters to Nevada or Texas

By www.engadget.com
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:11:09 -0400

Elon Musk has been frustrated that Tesla’s Fremont factory has remained shut down due to Alameda County’s lockdown order, and that anger has apparently reached the boiling point. Musk has claimed that he’ll move Tesla’s headquarters to Nevada or Texa...


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Over 60 People Helped "Tell Us 'Our' Story" in April: What drew you to the transportation community, and what keeps you here?

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:50:04 GMT

Susan Heap, the Director of Operations at Ferrovial Services says that "Transportation is meaningful across all societies, for many different reasons. I chose a career that connected me to things that matter to all of us. I stay in this industry because of the variety of people and projects that I get to work with every day. There is always a new challenge to overcome or skill-set to learn." Thank you Susan for participating in TRB's Centennial Celebration. To read the more than 60 responses to April's q...


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ABC to Broadcast "AFV@Home," A One-Hour Special Presenting All-New LOL Moments from Viewers' Homes, Sunday, May 17, Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro

By www.thefutoncritic.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT

"America's Funniest Home Videos" will resume the remainder of season 30 the following week at 7:00/6:00c.


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CBS Orders New Dramas "Clarice," "The Equalizer" and New Comedy "B Positive" to Series for the 2020-2021 Broadcast Season

By www.thefutoncritic.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Additional new series for the 2020-2021 season will be announced at a later date.


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Video: "The 100" Season Premiere Trailer

By www.thefutoncritic.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:01:00 GMT

The show's final season kicks off Wednesday, May 20.


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Amazon Studios Greenlights Season Two of "Upload" from the Emmy Award-Winning Creator Greg Daniels

By www.thefutoncritic.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:04:00 GMT

Season two will exclusively stream on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.


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Video: "Selling Sunset" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix

By www.thefutoncritic.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:15:00 GMT

The top real estate brokers at The Oppenheim Group are back and this season, the ladies deal with even more mind-blowing mansions, shocking new romances, and explosive truths that will change their lives, relationships and careers forever.


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Investigation Discovery Zooms Network Stars to Your Living Room for the First Ever Virtual Engagement Event "IDCon: Home Together"

By www.thefutoncritic.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:48:00 GMT

In lieu of an attendance fee, ID is encouraging donations to nonprofit organizations that we support at the channel, including: the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, National Network to End Domestic Violence, and One Love.


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HBO Max Greenlights Animated Series "Santa Inc." Starring Sarah Silverman and Seth Rogen from Lionsgate

By www.thefutoncritic.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:01:00 GMT

The eight episode, half-hour series will be written by showrunner Alexandra Rushfield and will be produced by Rogen's Point Grey Pictures as part of their multiplatform partnership with Lionsgate.


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Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish and Byron Allen to Co-Host Two-Hour "Feeding America Comedy Festival" on NBC

By www.thefutoncritic.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:03:00 GMT

Will Smith, Will Ferrell, Wanda Sykes, Stephen Colbert and Colin Quinn are among the latest additions.


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Jeremy Wade Explores World's Most Astounding Underwater Mysteries in All-New Discovery Channel Series, "Mysteries of the Deep" Premiering May 27 on Discovery Channel

By www.thefutoncritic.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:06:00 GMT

The series was previously scheduled to roll out Thursday, April 2 on sibling Science Channel.


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