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Published on 12:51 GMT

Lithgow weighs in on Harry Potter backlash

John Lithgow isn’t being intimidated by Harry Potter fans. The actor, 79, did an interview with the Times of London published on Sunday where he addressed the backlash he’s gotten for joining HBO’s Harry Potter TV series because of J.K. Rowling’s anti- …

Source: The Geelong Advertiser - Center-right
Published on 10:34 GMT

Tom Felton, 37, poised for new role in Harry Potter TV series after standing by JK Rowling amid trans views backlash

Tom Felton, who portrayed the villainous Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, has secured a behind-the-scenes role in the upcoming HBO television adaptation of the beloved series. The 37-year-old actor has emerged as the only original cast member to be …

Source: GB News - Right-wing
Published on 13:53 GMT

Here's my spellbinding line-up of wizard Sunderland scenes in time for Harry Potter Day

International Harry Potter Day is marked on May 2 and we are honouring the occasion with wizard scenes from Sunderland’s past. Relive the midnight queues at Ottakars and Waterstones; Harry Potter Day at St Joseph’s RC Junior School and Sunderland Library; …

Source: Sunderland Echo - Pending
Published on Apr 28, 2025

New ‘Harry Potter’ Star Responds To Calls For Him To Leave The Series Over J.K. Rowling Backlash

John Lithgow admitted facing backlash from J.K. Rowling’s critics after he joined HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series was not on his bingo card. In a new interview with the Times of London, the actor revealed that he “absolutely” didn’t foresee the …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on 01:25 GMT

‘Harry Potter’ Star Wonders Why Fans Are Bothered By J.K. Rowling’s Transphobia

When unknown writer J.K. Rowling released her first novel — Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone — she created a franchise that would go on to become one of the most popular and iconic ones the world had ever seen. Tens of millions of people fell in …

Source: Inside the Magic - Neutral
Published on 01:09 GMT

REVEALED: How the only Harry Potter actor who stood by JK Rowling in trans battle has been rewarded with role in major ...

When the young cast of the new Harry Potter TV series begin filming this summer, there will be one familiar face they can turn to for advice. Not Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson or Rupert Grint, the former child stars who played wizarding heroes Harry …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 00:54 GMT

'Harry Potter' actor Rupert Grint shares first photo of new-born daughter Goldie G. Grint in adorable post

Rupert Grint, best known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has welcomed his second child with long-term partner Georgia Groome. The couple, who have been together since 2011, kept the pregnancy private before revealing their new-born's …

Source: EasternEye - Pending
Published on 00:51 GMT

John Lithgow’s three word response to trans mum’s plea not to star in Harry Potter

American actor John Lithgow has revealed why he ignored a plea from a friend with a transgender child who urged him not to take on a major role in an upcoming adaption of Harry Potter. Lithgow, 79, is set to star as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and …

Source: Sky News Australia - Right-wing
Published on Apr 28, 2025

John Lithgow says the 'Harry Potter' series is his last major role, but questions J.K. Rowling backlash: 'Why is this a ...

John Lithgow accepted the iconic role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in HBO's "Harry Potter" TV series, and he has no regrets. The upcoming TV show, which will be a new retelling of J.K. Rowling's books with a fresh cast …

Source: Business Insider - Neutral
Published on Apr 28, 2025

Social Media Reacts to ‘Harry Potter’ Star John Lithgow Rejecting J.K. Rowling Backlash

John Lithgow has responded to backlash surrounding his decision to take the role of Albus Dumbledore for Max’s new Harry Potter series, despite the widespread furor over J.K. Rowling‘s controversial views on transgender women, and his words are only …

Source: TV Insider - Neutral
Published on Apr 28, 2025

New ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Star John Lithgow Reacts to J.K. Rowling Backlash

While J.K. Rowling has been criticized for her controversial beliefs about the transgender community, John Lithgow said he “absolutely” did not expect all the backlash he got for announcing his involvement with the new Harry Potter TV show. In an interview …

Source: Us Weekly - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 28, 2025

Harry Potter’s John Lithgow Surprised by J.K. Rowling-Related Backlash to His Casting: ‘Why Is This a Factor At All?’

Not long after addressing Harry Potter fans’ concerns that an American actor will play the British wizard Albus Dumbledore, John Lithgow is turning to a different criticism of his casting in HBO‘s Potter series: backlash over boarding a project exec- …

Source: TVLine - Pending
Published on 10:14 GMT

What did Boy George say about J.K. Rowling? Duo clash in online back-and-forth over recent 'men-hating' claims

English DJ, singer, and songwriter Boy George is currently trending after his recent online exchanges with British author and philanthropist J.K. Rowling. On April 26, 2025, George accused the Harry Potter writer of hating men, to which she responded, “I …

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on Apr 28, 2025

‘Harry Potter’ series star John Lithgow was surprised by J.K. Rowling backlash

Frazer Harrison/WireImage via Getty ImagesJohn Lithgow is surprised by the backlash from critics of J.K. Rowling over his casting in the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series. While Lithgow said he thought hard about whether or not he would take on the role …

Source: KXEL News - Iowa - Neutral
Published on Apr 28, 2025

'Harry Potter's John Lithgow "Curious" To Speak to J.K. Rowling About Trans Backlash

Incoming Harry Potter actor John Lithgow says he wasn't prepared for the backlash he received after joining the cast of HBO's new series, and that he's "curious" to have a conversation with J.K. Rowling about it all. Lithgow has been …

Source: Movie Web - Neutral
Published on Apr 28, 2025

Who's been cast so far in HBO's 'Harry Potter' TV reboot?

HBO has announced some of the first castings for the reboot of the Harry Potter TV series, which is set to premiere in 2027. The show will be based on the original story, but with major plot changes, and each season will focus on one of the seven books in …

Source: WJAX - Florida - Neutral
Published on Apr 28, 2025

John Lithgow reveals what he did when friend who has trans child begged him not to star in Harry Potter show

Actor John Lithgow says he ignored a request from a friend with a transgender child not to take a major role in the Harry Potter TV series over JK Rowling's views. Lithgow, who will play Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO show, said 'a very good …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Apr 28, 2025

John Lithgow Reveals Whether He Considered J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Rhetoric When Offered His Harry Potter Role

John Lithgow addressed whether he considered J.K. Rowling anti-trans comments when he accepted the role of Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series "I was just thinking about mortality and that this is a very good winding-down role,…

Source: People - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 28, 2025

Harry Potter star doesn’t get why JK Rowling’s views are a ‘factor’ – well, here’s why they are

John Lithgow said he isn’t sure why JK Rowling’s trans views are ‘factor’ – here’s why they are. (Getty/Canva) Acclaimed actor and new addition to the cast of HBO’s divisive new Harry Potter series, John Lithgow, has said he doesn’t understand why JK …

Source: Pink News - Left-wing

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on April 21, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Defends FCC Order Capping the Cost of Phone and Video Call Rates for Incarcerated People and ...

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) order capping the cost of phone and video call rates for incarcerated people and …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Following Telnyx’s NAL Response, FCC Supports Reinstating Telnyx to the Industry Traceback Group

Austin, TX, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telnyx LLC, a leading provider of real-time communications and connectivity solutions, today commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for recommending Telnyx’s immediate reinstatement to the …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 01:43 GMT

FCC Victorville Prison Law Enforcment Officers Hospitalized After Drug Exposure

VICTORVILLE , CA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Bureau of Prisons' continued failure to protect its staff has resulted in six officers being hospitalized and four officers treated on-site and released in just …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Village Farms International Announces Favorable Amendment to FCC Credit Agreement

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced that it has favorably amended a credit agreement with one of its term lenders, resulting in …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 16:53 GMT

FCC Victorville Prison Staff Members Hospitalized After Drug Exposure

VICTORVILLE , CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two staff members at the United States Penitentiary Victorville were rushed to a local hospital on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025, after exposure to an unknown substance. …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 19:56 GMT

Consumer Alert: Watch Out for Scam Calls Directed at Chinese Speakers

Monday, April 14, 2025 The Department of Justice is urging North Carolina’s Chinese-American community to be wary of robocalls from scammers speaking Chinese and pretending to be government officials, law enforcement officers, or health care workers. Our …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

Consumer Alert: Watch Out for Scam Calls Directed at Chinese Speakers

Monday, April 14, 2025 The Department of Justice is urging North Carolina’s Chinese-American community to be wary of robocalls from scammers speaking Chinese and pretending to be government officials, law enforcement officers, or health care workers. Our …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 03:27 GMT

H.R. 1618, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

H.R. 1618 would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review its rules concerning fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellite service and recommend changes that would promote precision agriculture. The bill would require the FCC to …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 15:04 GMT

CCHF Calls on President Trump to Withdraw May 7 REAL ID Enforcement Deadline

Citizens' Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) Sends Letter Urging Rescission of Federal REAL ID Rules ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the May 7th REAL ID deadline looming, Citizens’ Council for Health …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 14:12 GMT

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Unite to Rally Support for Israel and Jewish People in Congress

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Unite to Rally Support for Israel and Jewish People in Congress from Monday, May 5, through Wednesday, May 7, 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Three hundred …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Adam D’Angelo to lead Acuity’s Technology Solutions Group

Technology leader D’Angelo joins government IT consulting firm Acuity as Vice President of Technology Solutions RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acuity, Inc. today announced technology leader Adam D’Angelo has …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Center for Public Sector AI Launches AI 50 to Recognize Top State and Local Government Innovators

New annual list celebrates leaders and organizations using AI to deliver smarter, more impactful public services SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Public Sector AI (CPSAI), a division of e. …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Following TAKE IT DOWN Act Passage, Skyll to Help Enforce Children’s Rights

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, establishing a national requirement for social media platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images, …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

TravelingWiki Hailed as Hero; Profiled in Polish Media and Lauded Alongside Leading Athletes & Media at NFL Draft

TravelingWiki Meets Extensively with Leading Athletes & Sports Media as Part of Extensive Work Surrounding NFL Draft and Great Lakes Collectors Convention GREEN BAY, WI, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a week of …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 06:15 GMT

DJC Law Releases Report on Inequities in Post-Accident Recovery for Underserved Communities

Study Reveals Barriers and Solutions for Marginalized Accident Victims in Austin. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DJC Law releases a report detailing systemic inequities in post-accident recovery for underserved car and …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 13:01 GMT

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today: Keeping Recreation Opportunities Available in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the National Park Service issued a rule prohibiting the use of Off Road Vehicles (ORVs …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 12:31 GMT

Workers Memorial Day 2025 - Fight for Our Lives: Safe Jobs Now!

More than 50 years ago, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) on April 28, 1971, promising every worker the right to a safe job—a fundamental right. Working people have fought hard to make that promise a reality, winning …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 11:09 GMT

Scalise’s 100 Days of Trump Recap: House Republicans Deliver America First Wins

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

Louisiana Rural Carriers Release Open Letter Urging Speaker Johnson and Congressional Reps to Oppose USPS Privatization

Informational Demonstration in Baton Rouge Part of Growing Movement to Hold Elected Officials Accountable and Defend Rural Jobs and Communities BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, April 27, 2025, rural …

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 20:43 GMT

Rep. Danny Alvarez Honored with JBF Second Chance Award at Jack Brewer Foundation Event Celebrating Second Chance Month

Tallahassee Event Highlights Florida’s Efforts to Reduce Recidivism TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF), in partnership with NWF Health Network, hosted an impactful dinner …

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 20:40 GMT

FLEOA Supports AG Bondi's Initiative to ‘Make America Safe Again’

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) commends U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for her recent address to “Make America Safe Again” and to confront the nation…

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Discover Morris County’s Past at the 16th Annual Pathways of History Tour

Explore 30 Historic Sites in 22 Towns During a Free, Family Weekend – May 3–4, 2025 MORRISTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pathways of History Tour will return for its 16th year on May 3 and 4, 2025, inviting residents …

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 16:54 GMT

Save Illinois Coalition Moves to Terminate Sanctuary Status in 2026 - April 30th Event Kicks Off Petition Drive

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Save IL Coalition, a newly established bipartisan organization, aims to drive petition signatures to terminate the sanctuary status of the state and city of Chicago during the …

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

After Hours Concerts Introduces Military Appreciation Tents in Doswell and Glen Allen, VA

DOSWELL, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EventMakers-USA will honor and celebrate the military community with Military Appreciation Tents presented by Metadata Forensics on site at both venues during the 2025 season. These …

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 16:01 GMT

TrueComp Appoints New CEO and CRO to Lead Company’s Next Growth Phase

Executive hires underscore company’s momentum and commitment to smarter government workforce solutions WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueComp, the pioneer of compensation analytics technology for …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 03:24 GMT

#2025-005 – NEWS RELEASE-MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST-MAY 2025

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY KEʻENA HOʻOMALU PŌULIA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUNA HOʻOMALU PŌULIA JAMES DS. BARROS …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 01:55 GMT

Miami Return Preparer Agrees to Injunction and Disgorgement

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued an injunction today against Miami tax return preparer Nia Daniel, which bars her from preparing tax returns for others, having any ownership stake in any tax preparation business, or …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 01:55 GMT

Nigerian National Sentenced to Prison for International Fraud Scheme that Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims

A Nigerian national was sentenced on Friday to 97 months in prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme. According to court documents, Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, 36, was a member of a group of fraudsters that sent personalized letters …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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