Opinion

Harvey Weinstein to be charged in UK over assault claims

LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors said Wednesday they have authorized police to charge ex-film producer Harvey Weinstein with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in London in 1996. The Crown Prosecution Service said in a statement that “charges have been authorized” against Weinstein, 70, following a review of evidence gathered by London’s Metropolitan Police.

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Today is the 161st day of 2022 and the 83rd day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1935, Dr.

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Today is the 160th day of 2022 and the 82nd day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1790, John Barry’s “The Philadelphia Spelling Book” became the first copyrighted work in the United States.

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Bringing an end to Alzheimer’s

Throughout Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we are reminded of our vested interest in slowing down, preventing and ultimately bringing an end to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a progressive type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior, and symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. This month, we also remember those whose lives were uprooted and changed for the worse by this terrible disease, including their families and loved ones also serving as caregivers.

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First wife has second thoughts on polygamy

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our 40s. Last year, we decided to make a very big change in our lives. We decided to seek out a second wife (sister wife) for my husband. I was completely on board with it at first. He reached out to a woman he knew years ago and asked if she would consider joining our family. However, I started getting this feeling that she wasn’t the right woman to bring into our family. She ignored many of my in-depth questions about why she wanted to live this type of life.

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Today is the 159th day of 2022 and the 81st day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1789, James Madison, then a member of the House of Representatives, proposed the Bill of Rights to Congress.

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Spain honors Penélope Cruz for contribution to cinema

MADRID (AP) — Penélope Cruz has won one of Spain’s top film awards for her contribution to Spanish cinema, the country’s ministry of culture said Monday. The jury of the 2022 National Cinema award was unanimous in its decision to honor the Madrid-born star, describing the 48-year-old Oscar winner in a statement as an “iconic actress whose brilliant legacy enriches Spain’s cultural heritage.” “Committed to her craft, she seeks excellence in her work, allowing her to create some of the most unforgettable characters in the history of our cinema,” the jury added.

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