Harvey Weinstein Is Fired After Sexual Harassment Reports – The Weinstein Company fired its co-founder Harvey Weinstein on Sunday, after a New York Times investigation uncovered allegations that he had engaged in rampant sexual harassment, dealing a stunning blow to a producer known for shaping American film and championing liberal causes. [nyt]
Did Tina Fey Know? Joke from a 2012 episode of 30 Rock alluded to Harvey Weinstein taking advantage of actresses as movie mogul now gets fired from company he founded. [dm]
Trump ‘Not Surprised’ By Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Harvey Weinstein – One year after president’s infamous comments about groping women, he talks about allegations against the media mogul. [guardian]
Facebook ‘Embeds’ Advised Trump’s Campaign, Digital Director Says – Facebook Inc.’s platform was a crucial messaging tool for President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, according to the campaign’s digital director — who told CBS’s “60 Minutes” that he hand-picked pro-Trump “embeds” from the company to help him use the platform in targeted ways. [bloom]
U.S. And Turkey Suspend Visitor Visa Services After Diplomatic Fall Out – The U.S. said Sunday it was suspending non-immigrant visa services at its diplomatic facilities in Turkey following the arrest of a consulate employee, prompting Turkey to halt visa services in the U.S. [time]
Mike Pence’s Walkout At NFL Game Over Kneeling Protest Branded A ‘Stunt’ As Trump Says He Told Him To – Vice President Mike Pence walked out of an NFL game on Sunday in protest at players kneeling during the national anthem after he was asked by Donald Trump to do so. [tele]
Kim Jong-Un Promotes Sister To Centre Of Power, Ri To Top Policy Maker – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has elevated his sister, Kim Yo-jong, to an alternate member of the politburo – the top decision-making body over which Kim Jong-un presides. [smh]
Warnings Grow Louder Over Cryptocurrency As Valuations Soar – With bitcoin and Ethereum gathering momentum among investors, some experts fear a bubble could soon burst. [guardian]
Briton Facing Jail In Dubai For ‘Brushing Against Man In Bar’ Ordered To Remain In Country – Jamie Harron said to have lost his job because he can’t leave the country. [ind]
Van Breda Trial: What The State Witnesses Said – Henri van Breda’s defence team is expected to call their first witness in the Western Cape High Court on Monday as the triple murder accused returns to the dock. [n24]
Two White Tiger Cubs Maul Their New Zookeeper To Death – Two white tiger cubs have mauled their zoo keeper to death only a week into his job. Animal keeper Anjaneya Anji, aged 41, was killed in Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bangalore, south India, yesterday. [metro]
Japanese Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton Wins As Sebastian Vettel Retires – Lewis Hamilton took a giant stride towards his fourth world title with victory in the Japanese Grand Prix as rival Sebastian Vettel retired early on. [bbc]
Boris Becker ‘Borrowed £2 Million From British Phones 4U Billionaire And May Sell Wimbledon Trophies’ – Boris Becker is believed to have borrowed £2 million from a British telecoms billionaire amid claims he may sell his Wimbledon trophies to help pay off an alleged £54 million debt. [tele]
Stanley Kubrick’s Right-Hand Man Speaks: The Personal Toll Of Working With A Genius – Leon Vitali’s career spent working alongside Stanley Kubrick is a case study of both selfless devotion and self-destructive mania. He wouldn’t have it any other way. [beast]
Blade Runner 2049′: Critics And Fans Propel Film To No. 1 – Warner Bros.’ “Blade Runner 2049” topped the box office charts this weekend, with strong reviews and positive audience reaction. [lat]
Read an Exclusive Excerpt From Ivana Trump’s New Memoir, Raising Trump – Nothing is worse than bratty, spoiled rich kids, right? You just want to rip the silver spoon right out of their mouths. Off the top of your head, you can probably think of a few adult children of the superrich who’ve thrown tantrums on airplanes, been arrested for drunk driving, made a sex tape, and wasted every advantage they’ve been given. [time]
Louis Theroux: ‘For All His Awfulness, I Admire Trump’s Shamelessness’ – The documentary-maker’s new series returns to the dark underbelly of the US. But with Trump in the White House, and fringe beliefs on the rise, is weirdness now mainstream? And does he feel scarred by his experiences? [guardian]
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