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New TV Shows and Movies Revealed as SAG-AFTRA Seals the Deal With Studios
On Nov. 9, the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) union reached an agreement with Hollywood studios regarding wages, residuals, and production safety. On the day that the strike ended, a great amount of announcements were made regarding new TV shows and movies.
The 10th Annual Game Awards
The Game Awards, an annual award ceremony celebrating the achievements of the best video games worldwide, streamed live on Dec. 7 this year. Winners were decided by a blend of an international voting jury of global media and influencer outlets and a public vote.
Friends Star Matthew Perry Dies at 54
On Oct. 28, 2023, actor Matthew Perry was found unconscious in his hot tub at his house in Los Angeles and was later pronounced dead.
India's Journey to the Moon
On Aug. 23, 2023, India became the fourth country in the world to land a spacecraft on the moon. Chandrayaan-3 — meaning “moon craft” in Sanskrit — took off from a launchpad on July 14, 2023 in Sriharikota, an island in southern India.
REVIEW | Olivia Rodrigo GUTS Album Review
On Sept. 8, Olivia Rodrigo released her brand new album, GUTS. In some of her songs this album, Rodrigo adopted a more upbeat, rock-inspired style — a stark contrast to many of the tracks in her previous album, SOUR.
REVIEW | Five Piano Pieces to Play When Relatives Come Over
Whatever your reasons for playing piano, we can all agree that all of us hate it when we are asked to play Für Elise. So, we’ve suggested a few pieces that are less likely to make you slam your head into the keys.
Venice Stays off World Heritage Danger List
Venice stayed off the United Nations Environmental, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s World Heritage in Danger list during Sept. 14’s UN agency meeting.
Unity: A Divisive Decision
“I am sorry” is how Unity Create President Marc Whitten began an apology letter, just over a week after the company introduced their controversial payment structure update. Unity, the largest game development engine in the world, walked back much of their decision following immense outrage from the game development community.
US Republican Primary Election: Here’s Where The Candidates Stand
The Republican primary election—scheduled to take place in January of next year—is an important upcoming event in the United States, as it determines which Republican candidate will be on the ballot for President in the 2024 general election.
Wildfires in Maui
On Aug. 7-8, a wildfire burned down parts of Maui and the historical town of Lahaina. It was considered to be the largest fire in the United States in the past century, and led to 97 confirmed deaths and 31 missing people.
Mexican Senate on the Possibility of Alien Life
The Mexican Senate convened in September to hear testimony on the possible existence of extraterrestrial life. The hearing marked the country’s first congressional event on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), a term now used instead of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs).
Flooding in Libya
Tropical Storm Daniel first passed through Libya on Sept. 10. Heavy rainfall and strong winds plagued the country, leading to major flooding and significant destruction throughout the northeast of the country.
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Now You See Him, Now You Don’t
Yevgeny Prigozhin was one of ten killed when his private plane crashed on Aug. 23, north of its destination in Moscow. This was exactly two months after leading a single-day insurrection against Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin.
Hollywood Strikes 2023: An Overview of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
Since May 2023, strikes in Hollywood have halted the production of upcoming movies and TV shows. There are two main strikes occurring: the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
Tragic Earthquakes Strike Morocco
On Sept. 8, a powerful earthquake of a 6.8 magnitude struck western Morocco, approximately 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Marrakesh. This tragic event has left a trail of destruction, and has resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread damage to communities in the region.
The MTV VMAs 2023
The MTV Video Music Awards are an annual fan-voted awards show in the United States that occurs every September. The Video Music Awards celebrate achievements in the music industry, such as “Best Music Video” or “Artist of the Year”, and are also known for their live performances by nominees or winners.
Apple Unveils New iPhone 15
On Sept. 12, Apple announced the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max at an event. These new phone models were officially launched to the public on Sept. 22.
Hamas Mounts Surprise Terrorist Attack On Israel, Beginning War
On Oct. 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas crossed from Gaza to Israel in a brutal surprise attack that killed more than 1,400 Israelis and injured around 4,500 others, according to ABC News.
Ukraine Begins Long-Anticipated Counteroffensive Against Russian forces
On June 10, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that “counteroffensive and defensive actions are being taken in Ukraine.” During a news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, Zelenskyy admitted that the long awaited spring counteroffensive against Russian forces occupying parts of eastern Ukraine had begun.
History Made at the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs
With another year of NHL hockey gone and the Stanley Cup playoffs finally being awarded, it's time to look back at what transpired. This year saw historic upsets and history being rewritten, with the Vegas Golden Knights ultimately hoisting the cup.