NEW YORK (AP) — As Jennifer Kent’s “The Babadook” in cinemas Ten years ago, the film was shown in two theaters. When it returns to theaters next month, it will be shown in Cinema 500. “It’s strange, but in a wonderful way. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years already. But it’s fantastic to go […]
A German scientist claims that the Harry Potter books and films bear a disturbing resemblance to the Third Reich. Jannina Schäffer argued that the political and legal systems of the wizarding world were eerily similar to those under Adolf Hitler, even before the evil Lord Voldemort seized power. Her mammoth 549-page work has sparked debate […]
Dolly Parton’s father grew up in poverty and never had the chance to learn to read. Inspired by her upbringing, 78-year-old country music legend has spent the last three decades working to improve reading literacy through its Imagination Library book distribution program. It has expanded nationwide to places like Missouri and Kentucky, two of 21 […]
Harry Potter fans have discovered a significant production error in “The Chamber of Secrets.” In the second part of the wizard series, fans discovered a mistake that crept into the final version. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of the scene where Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter are given a dueling task by Professor Snape. […]
A Harry Potter enthusiast has revealed five things she wished she had known before visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando. The theme park, which attracts millions of visitors each year, is popular with Disney, Marvel and Harry Potter fans around the world. For those fascinated by the world of witchcraft […]
A woman claims her life changed when she finally read Harry Potter, a book series that was strictly banned in her church. Cassie Brooks, who grew up in a strict Christian church in Memphis, Tennessee, admitted that the Harry Potter books and other pop culture phenomena were strongly discouraged. Cassie, now 41 and living in […]
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — In the summer of 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as the destructive waves of energy wiped out two cities. It was a crucial step that helped end World War II. But survivors and subsequent generations have had to contend with illnesses caused […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Easter Leafa was sitting on her balcony under a blanket with a knife when Anchorage police responded to a call for help from her family. Instead of showing her hands as they requested, the 16-year-old girl stood up and walked toward them with the blade. Two police officers opened fire simultaneously, […]
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a Michigan man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing his ex-girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter to a second life sentence. U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker sentenced Rashad Trice on Friday, a week after he was sentenced in Ingham County District Court to life in prison without […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police said Thursday they were not changing their tactics and were prepared for a final night of pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the Democratic National Convention, after a peaceful march in which there were no injuries or arrests. On Wednesday evening More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched peacefully past a park where pro-Israel […]
