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'The Penguin' takes a deep dive into the classic Batman villain
It's time to delve deeper into the psyche of The Batman villain The Penguin. The new series The Penguin debuts Thursday on HBO. It takes place in the universe of Robert Pattinson's The Batman, and show creator Lauren LeFranc tells ABC Audio that its themes go way beyond the criminal in the comic books. She says, "There's a lot of themes about, you know, family and trauma and masculinity, and really a deeper examination overall as to what makes a monster and why do we engage with people who might be charming, but also really problematic and have darker sides to themselves." LeFranc says the series picks up a week after the events of The Batman, with a damaged Gotham City flooded as a result of The Riddler blowing up the seawall.
In brief: 'Ellen Degeneres: For Your Approval' trailer, 'SNL' vets reunite for 'Platonic' and more
So what's Ellen DeGeneres been up to lately? "I decided to take up gardening. I got chickens. Oh yeah, I got kicked out of show business," the comedian jokes in the new trailer for what's being billed as her final stand-up special, Ellen DeGeneres: For You Approval, coming to Netflix Sept. 24. "The 'be kind' girl wasn't kind, that was the headline," she added. Here's the problem: I am comedian who got a talk show and I ended the show every day by saying, 'Be kind to one another.' Had I ended my show by saying 'go f*** yourselves,' people would've been...
Puerto Rico's infrastructure still recovering from Hurricane Maria seven years after the Category 4 storm devastated the island
Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricane Maria -- nearly seven years after the powerful Category 4 storm caused extensive damage to the island's already delicate infrastructure. September marks National Preparedness Month and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month -- stark reminders of the work that remains to be done on the island, especially as climate change could lead to more rapidly intensifying hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin. Getting Puerto Rico to the necessary storm preparedness is about "justice and fairness" in protecting a unique culture and heritage that belongs to the United States, Jorge Gonzalez-Cruz, professor at the University of Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center who has researched urban energy sustainability in Puerto Rico, told ABC News. "We are U.S. citizens and deserve the best possible opportunity to develop and grow and have a sense of well-being and prosperity," said Gonzalez-Cruz, who was born and raised on the island.
Body discovered near site of Kentucky interstate shooting believed to be suspect: Police
Kentucky State Police announced Wednesday night that the body discovered in the woods earlier in the day not far from where the I-75 shootings took place is believed to be suspect Joseph Couch. "There were articles associated with the body that at this time we feel is Joseph Couch," an official said at an evening news conference. The coroner's office will make a final determination, officials said. Troopers and two citizens found the body together in the vicinity of exit 49 in Laurel County, according to the authorities.
Ex-officer cross-examined in trial of Tyre Nichols' beating death
A former Memphis police officer who pleaded guilty to charges connected to the beating death of Tyre Nichols faced cross-examination from defense attorneys Wednesday. Emmitt Martin III testified at the trial of the three former officers -- Justin Smith, Tadarrius Bean and Demetrius Haley -- who were charged on Sept. 12, 2023, with violating Nichols' civil rights through excessive use of force, unlawful assault, failing to intervene in the assault and failing to render medical aid. These charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The officers have pleaded not guilty to all charges. Stephen Leffler, Haley's attorney, mentioned that the boots of the ex-officers involved in the encounter were taken into evidence after the incident, according to WATN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Memphis covering the case in the courtroom. Martin said that blood was found on his and Haley's shoes. Martin Zummach, Young's lawyer, claimed that the no-snitch rule the former officer's unit followed didn't apply to Smith or Bean because they had only worked 11 shifts with Martin. The ex-officer disagreed and said the rule was understood by Smith and Bean as well.
Sean Combs bail request denied, will stay in Brooklyn jail, not Miami mansion
Sean Combs has asked a judge to allow him to wait for his sex trafficking trial, not in the Brooklyn jail where he is currently being held. Instead, he wants to be allowed to stay at his Florida mansion near Miami Beach.
Mel Gibson reportedly scouting locations in Malta for his 'Passion of the Christ' follow-up, 'The Resurrection'
Mel Gibson is apparently scouting locations for The Resurrection, the follow-up to his 2004 blockbuster The Passion of the Christ. This piece of news came from the Italian-language publication ItalPress, which reported the actor, producer and director has met with Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela and checked out locations on the island he governs, Malta. The publication says Gibson is heading up an 11-member team in conjunction with the Malta Film Commission for the sequel, which will reportedly have Jim Caviezel reprising his role as Jesus Christ. According to ItalPress, also are on the docket for Gibson and company are locations in Morocco, Italy and Israel. Co-written and produced by Gibson, The Passion of the Christ was for a time the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time — that is, before Ryan Reynolds put on his Deadpool suit back in 2016, a fact Reynolds in character specifically mentions in 2018's Deadpool 2. Gibson's film earned more than $612 million against a budget of around $30 million.
Dozens injured after wagon overturns at Wisconsin apple orchard: Authorities
More than two dozen people were injured, including three critically, after a wagon overturned at an apple orchard in Wisconsin, authorities said. The incident was reported Wednesday morning at Bushel and a Peck Apple Orchard in Chippewa Falls. Elementary school-age children, parents and other chaperones were on a field trip at the time and were on a wagon ride, according to Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes. A tractor was pulling two wagons at a "low speed" on a public road when the accident occurred, Hakes said.
Firefighters nearing victory in battle against 3 massive wildfires near Los Angeles
Firefighters are nearing victory in the battles against three major wildfires near Los Angeles that have burned more than 117,000 acres, destroyed nearly 200 structures and injured 23 people, officials said. More than 8,000 firefighters combating the Bridge, Line and Airport fires, all burning within 70 miles of each other, have significantly increased containment lines around the blazes while taking advantage of cooler weather in Southern California over the past week, officials said. The biggest fire, the Bridge Fire, had charred 54,795 acres as of Wednesday after igniting Sept. 8 in the Angeles National Forest, 31 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). The blaze was 37% contained on Wednesday, Cal Fire said. "Conditions were calm last night as firefighters continued their diligent work in strengthening containment lines and validating their progress," Cal Fire said in an updated statement on the Bridge Fire Wednesday, adding that firefighting helicopters were not needed overnight.
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