In turnaround, Miami Beach mayor backs down from threatening theater over 'No Other Land'

Florida Mayor Drops Threat to Evict Cinema Over Showing of ‘No Other Land’

After an emotional city meeting, the mayor of Miami Beach dropped his effort to end a theater’s lease over its showing of “No Other Land.”

The New York Times - 4d

Miami Beach mayor wants to end lease of theater that screened Palestinian documentary

The mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, wants to terminate a lease and cut financial support for an independent film theater that screened “No Other Land,” describing the Oscar-winning documentary about ...

ABC News - Mar. 14

Miami Beach mayor targets local cinema for screening Oscar winner 'No Other Land'

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner has threatened to remove a nonprofit art house cinema from city-owned property after it decided to screen the Academy Award-winning documentary 'No Other Land', ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Florida mayor seeks to evict cinema for showing Oscar-winning No Other Land

Miami Beach mayor also proposes withdrawing grant after O Cinema screened Palestinian-focused documentary. The mayor of Miami Beach is attempting to evict an independent cinema from city-owned ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Miami Beach mayor withdraws proposal to end lease and cut funding of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian film

Miami Beach mayor Steven Meiner on Wednesday withdrew a controversial proposal to shutter a local movie theater that screened an Oscar-winning documentary on the war between Israel and Palestine.

NBC News - 4d

No Other Land director calls Florida mayor’s campaign against his film ‘very dangerous’

Israeli Oscar-winner Yuval Abraham speaks out after Miami Beach mayor proposed evicting a local cinema for screening the Palestinian-focused documentary. The Israeli director of No Other Land has ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Florida mayor drops threat to evict cinema over No Other Land screening

The Oscar-winning film, about a Palestinian community resisting displacement and violence from Israeli forces, has become the latest focus of a culture war in the state. After a week of ...

The Guardian - 4d

Draper back down to earth, Zverev advances, in Miami

Britain's Jack Draper, the winner at Indian Wells, came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday, beaten by 54th ranked Czech Jakub Mensik in his opening match at the Miami Open.Draper moved into ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Turkey warns against growing street protests over detained Istanbul mayor

Turkey’s government warned against “illegal” calls from the main opposition for street protests over the detention of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

NBC News - 2d

Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on Champagne and Wine From Europe

The president said he would impose the levies if the European Union did not walk back plans to place retaliatory tariffs on whiskey and other U.S. products.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

5 Years After Covid Closed the Theaters, Audiences Are Returning

Broadway is almost back, and pop music tours and sports events are booming. But Hollywood, museums and other cultural sectors have yet to bounce back.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Akron rallies from 18 down to beat Miami (OH) 76-74 for 2nd straight MAC Tournament championship

Nate Johnson hit a short pull-up jumper with two seconds left and top-seeded Akron rallied from 18 points down to beat Miami (OH) 76-74 Saturday night for a second-straight Mid-American Conference ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Francis Tiafoe spends day with the Delray Beach Youth Tennis Federation

Tiafoe plans to commute from his Boca Raton home to Miami Gardens where the Miami Open will be held at Hard Rock Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?

Plans to freeze some disability benefits could be abandoned.

BBC News - Mar. 16

Duffy threatens to withhold funds over NYC subway crime

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold federal transit funds from the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) in a Tuesday letter urging city leaders to reassess their ...

The Hill - 4d

Goffin sends Alcaraz packing in Miami

World number three Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock early exit from the Miami Open on Friday as Belgian veteran David Goffin fought back for an inspired 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 win at Hard Rock Stadium on ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Big Ten Spotlight: Three programs on a roll in recruiting

Four-star Michael Clayton chose Illinois over offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Miami and others.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Naomi Osaka targets playing ‘with the big dogs’ after gritty Miami Open win

Osaka, a former Miami finalist, came from a set and a break down to win a tricky opener

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Mexico Beach mayor reprimands city administrator

Yahoo News - Mar. 11

One Man Troubles Liverpool’s Captain Like No Other

This year’s Carabao Cup final could see Europe’s most threatening striker come up against its strongest center-back.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Social Security chief backs down on threat to shut down agency after DOGE ruling

The acting social security commissioner is backing down on a threat to cease operations at the agency after a judge blocked DOGE staffers from accessing data.

NBC News - 1d

Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies to 125-91 victory over Miami, Heat's 7th straight loss

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 31 points, Desmond Bane added 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Memphis Grizzlies led from start to finish in a 125-91 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

NASCAR watching wildfire near Homestead-Miami Speedway. Race schedule still safe for now

A 22,000-acre wildfire has shut down entry and exit to and from the Florida Keys, just south of Homestead-Miami Speedway. NASCAR is monitoring.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Game Informer, Shut Down In August 2024, May Be Back From The Dead

Game Informer, the games journalism institution that began in 1991 and ran for 33 years before being shut down by parent company GameStop in August 2024 , may be making a comeback. The previously ...

GameSpot - 4d

Cade Cunningham might not have called bank. His shot only added to Detroit's turnaround season

Cade Cunningham insisted he called bank. Cunningham's banked-in 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left was the difference in the Pistons' 116-113 win over the reeling Miami Heat on Wednesday night. ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Milan complete turnaround to beat Como as Dele Alli is sent off on debut

Every Serie A match is available to watch LIVE with Home of Serie A on OneFootball to users in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Find out more here.Milan came back from a goal behind to register 2-1 ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Trump’s Travel Ban Threatens Afghan Allies

The nonprofit No One Left Behind has raised millions of dollars for flights and other assistance to prevent Afghans from being stranded abroad and face retribution from the Taliban.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help

Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses ...

ABC News - 2d

How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Elderly Care

The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, ...

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Counter-counter-tariffs? Trump threatens to hit back against EU's retaliation

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to hit back against Europe's own retaliatory move against the U.S.' 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Trudeau steps down as tariff dispute continues

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down Sunday. Meanwhile, the back-and-forth over tariffs continued. Ed O'Keefe reports.

CBS News - Mar. 9

5 Things to Know About the Rise and Fall of Mayor Eric Adams

Here are five takeaways from the Magazine’s profile of New York City’s mayor.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Miami wins out for blue-chip running back recruit Javian Mallory

Miami keeps a top 10 running back recruit in South Florida with Saturday's decision.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

New Trends in Cruising: Exclusive Beach Clubs

Following the success of its Bahamian island, CocoCay, Royal Caribbean is opening an exclusive beach club a stone’s throw from Nassau, with promises of new opportunities for local tourism. Some ...

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Barca mount late comeback to stun Atletico in thriller

Barcelona battled back from two goals down to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 and land an important blow in the Spanish title race on Sunday.Barcelona also conceded two late goals in the Copa del Rey ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Floodwaters threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over.”

ABC News - Mar. 10

Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say

Trump’s order to cut funding to Voice of America and several other pro-democracy media outlets has drawn widespread criticism from press freedom organizations.

ABC News - 5d

Police arrest Istanbul mayor over alleged corruption and terror links

Turkish police have arrested Istanbul’s mayor — a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and terror links

ABC News - 4d

Money Pours In for Cuomo and Mamdani in Mayoral Race

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, a progressive state lawmaker from Queens, are leading the mayoral candidates in fund-raising.

The New York Times - 6d

In turnaround, Miami Beach mayor backs down from threatening theater over 'No Other Land'

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