HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An apparent active investigation at a school in Sharpstown prompted dozens of parents to line up around the campus in an attempt to pick up their children.
SkyEye captured lines of parents and a heavy police presence surrounding Sharpstown International School on Friday afternoon.
A viewer told ABC13 they aren’t being allowed to pick up their kids.
ABC13 reached out to HISD about the incident. The district sent the following statement:
“We are aware of a reported security threat at Sharpstown International School involving a possible weapon on campus. HISD police and HPD are at the school and investigating. At this time, the threat is unsubstantiated. Students and staff are safe, and there have been no injuries reported. Out of an abundance of caution, the campus was placed on lockdown throughout the investigation and remains in a security hold. The campus team is working with parents who have arrived at the school on a controlled dismissal. We understand this is a scary situation for families, and HISD is in communication with them.”
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to a traffic infraction — driving while ability impaired — to resolve his driving while intoxicated case in the Hamptons.
Timberlake apologized for his conduct in comments to reporters after court, saying, “Many of you have probably been covering me for a lot of my life . … I try to hold myself to a very high standard for myself — and this was not that.”
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“I found myself in a position where I could’ve made a different decision. But I’ve had some time to reflect on that,” he said.
“What I’d like to say to everyone watching and listening: Even if you’ve had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car. There’s so many alternatives. Call a friend, take an Uber,” Timberlake said.
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Timberlake appeared in person in Sag Harbor Village court on Friday. The judge ordered him to pay a fine and perform community service.
Timberlake also agreed to appear in a public service announcement about the dangers of drunk driving.
Justin Timberlake arrives in court in the…Show moreLokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images
“The evidence revealed that my client finished the contents of one drink in two hours at the American Hotel,” Timberlake’s lawyer, Edward Blake, told reporters after court as the pop star looked on. “And contrary to what was reported, he wasn’t drinking other people’s drinks, or warned in advance not to drive. He wasn’t rude, he wasn’t obnoxious, he wasn’t belligerent. In fact, he was polite and he was cooperative and he was respectful during his entire encounter with law enforcement.”
“His plea today to the reduced and amended non-criminal charge … is consistent with these facts,” he said.
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Timberlake said, “This is a mistake that I made, but I’m hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. I know that I certainly have.”
“We can all be more safe out there. And I’m gonna do my part, I hope that everyone else does their part,” he said.
The officer smelled booze on the pop star’s breath, and police noted he had bloodshot, glassy eyes, according to a police report. Timberlake also had slow speech, was unsteady on his feet and performed poorly on a field sobriety test, according to the criminal complaint.
Timberlake told the arresting officer he had only one drink, the complaint said.
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said in a statement Friday, “Mr. Timberlake chose to plead guilty and accept responsibility for driving while his ability was impaired by alcohol. We appreciate his willingness to hold himself accountable for his behavior, and for using his platform to increase public awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. … In 2024, with the prevalence and convenience of public transit and ride-shares, there is no excuse to get behind the wheel when you are impaired in any way.”
“Mr. Timberlake received the same treatment as any other defendant,” Tierney added. “Justice should be applied equally to all individuals, regardless of their wealth or celebrity status.”
The singer is currently on his “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour.” His next concert is Sept. 28 in Newark, New Jersey.
We all watched a lot of TV in the Emmy eligibility period that began on June 1, 2023, and ended on May 31, 2024. But who will actually win those golden trophies when the awards are broadcast live Sunday, Sept. 15, on ABC with hosts Eugene Levy and his son Dan Levy?
The competition is fierce, which is just the way we TV addicts like it.
“Shōgun” leads the pack for drama with 25 nominations, while “The Bear” is nipping at its heels with 23 nominations, the most nominations for a comedy series in one year, never mind that “comedy” hardly describes it.Emmy nominations 2024: Full list of nominees
Also among the top nominees are “Only Murders in the Building” (21 nods), “True Detective: Night Country” (19) and “The Crown” (18).
The numbers never tell the whole story since the most doesn’t always mean the best. There’s nothing like fighting for our favorites, comparing our judgement with the choices of the over 25,000 industry professionals who actually get to vote.
That’s the fun of making predictions. So here are my picks in the major categories for what will win and what should win. Ready. Set. Go.
Outstanding drama series
“The Crown”
“Fallout”
“The Gilded Age”
“The Morning Show”
“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”
“Shōgun”
“Slow Horses”
“3 Body Problem”
SHOULD WIN: “Slow Horses” — I’ve been saying since its debut in 2022 that Emmy attention must be paid to this ingeniously wicked and suspenseful British spy series about MI5 underdogs who win by being undervalued. The same goes for the show itself. Yet Emmy has consistently kicked this gem to the curb. No more. With season 4 having just debuted on Apple TV+, the slow horses of the TV academy have finally seen fit to nominate season 3 for the top prize, along with a criminally overdue salute to Gary Oldman for giving one of his best performances in any medium as the outrageously rude and unkempt spy master Jackson Lamb. It’s about time.
WILL WIN: “Shōgun” — The smart money is on this stunning historical drama featuring a predominantly Japanese cast to win everything. And it’s hard to argue with the daring and dazzle in every detail of the acting, writing, directing and visual virtuosity on view in this fiercely faithful adaptation of the 1975 James Clavell novel that manages to be intimate and epic and unbeatable.
Outstanding lead actor in a drama series
Idris Elba (“Hijack”)
Donald Glover (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”)
Walton Goggins (“Fallout”)
Gary Oldman (“Slow Horses”)
Hiroyuki Sanada (“Shōgun”)
Dominic West (“The Crown”)
SHOULD WIN: Gary Oldman in “Slow Horses” — For all the reasons enumerated above and for Emmy’s crying need to recognize that Oldman has created one of the most unique and unforgettable characters in the history of television.
WILL WIN: Hiroyuki Sanada in “Shōgun” — As Lord Yoshii Toranaga, one of the five Regents ruling Japan circa the 1600s on behalf of its young heir, Sanada caps a long and distinguished career in Japan and in such Hollywood hits as “Bullet Train” and “John Wick: Chapter 4.” He also served as a producer on “Shōgun” to help ensure its authenticity. How do you beat that kind of commitment? You don’t.
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Anna Sawai, left, and Hiroyuki Sanada are seen in a still from the FX show “Shogun.”
Outstanding lead actress in a drama series
Jennifer Aniston (“The Morning Show”)
Carrie Coon (“The Gilded Age”)
Maya Erskine (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”)
Anna Sawai (‘Shōgun”)
Imelda Staunton (“The Crown”)
Reese Witherspoon (“The Morning Show”)
SHOULD WIN: Anna Sawai (“Shōgun”) — There are partisans rooting for Imelda Staunton for her regal work in the final season of “The Crown,” especially since Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, who played the monarch in her two younger incarnations, took home the gold. Not this time, I’m afraid. That speaks to the indisputable beauty and brilliance of Sawai as Lady Toda Mariko, the daughter of a disgraced samurai who converts to Catholicism and becomes the intermediary between her people and the barbarian Englishman Blackthorne (the rudely un-nominated Cosmo Jarvis), who she grows to love. Sawai is the soul of the series.
WILL WIN: Anna Sawai (“Shōgun”) — When the best contender is so clearly out front, there is no competition. Bet on Sawai to deservedly wear the Emmy crown.
Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series
Tadanobu Asano (“Shōgun”)
Billy Crudup (“The Morning Show”)
Mark Duplass (“The Morning Show”)
Jon Hamm (“The Morning Show”)
Takehiro Hira (“Shōgun”)
Jack Lowden (“Slow Horses”)
Jonathan Pryce (“The Crown”)
SHOULD WIN: Jack Lowden (“Slow Horses”) — the Scottish actor gives a breakthrough performance as River Cartwright, the rebel MI5 agent abruptly shunted off to Slough House after a very public training-exercise blunder. Lowden gives his on-screen boss and co-star Gary Oldman a run for his scene-stealing money, making this a banner year for the up-and-comer. Talk about a star on the rise.
WILL WIN: Tadanobu Asano (“Shōgun”) — Jack Lowden has real competition in the scene-stealing sweeps from Asano as the scheming Lord Yabushige, he of the wicked, full-of-himself smile whether he’s flirting with a courtesan or boiling an enemy to death. Expect him to ride the hugely popular “Shōgun” to Emmy glory.Get to know Eugene Levy’s family, ahead of Emmys hosting gig with son Dan
Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series
Christine Baranski (“The Gilded Age”)
Nicole Beharie (“The Morning Show”)
Elizabeth Debicki (“The Crown”)
Greta Lee (“The Morning Show”)
Lesley Manville (“The Crown”)
Karen Pittman (“The Morning Show”)
Holland Taylor (“The Morning Show”)
SHOULD WIN: Elizabeth Debicki (“The Crown”) — Other actors have played Diana, Princess of Wales — Emma Corrin preceded Debicki in the role on “The Crown” and Kristen Stewart earned an Oscar nomination for nailing the essence of the People’s Princess in “Spencer.” Still, no one digs deeper into the private side of Diana, especially in the scenes with her boys, William and Harry. Debicki aimed to show Diana finally gaining strength and purpose before tragedy struck. Mission beautifully accomplished.
WILL WIN: Elizabeth Debicki (“The Crown”) — Any other result would be an injustice.
Outstanding comedy series
“Abbott Elementary”
“The Bear”
“Curb Your Enthusiasm”
“Hacks”
“Only Murders in the Building”
“Palm Royale”
“Reservation Dogs”
“What We Do in the Shadows”
SHOULD WIN: “Hacks” — I can’t argue that season 3 is the best season yet of this aces series about the comic misadventures of a legendary Vegas stand-up comic (Jean Smart) and the young comedy writer (Hannah Einbinder) who gets in her crosshairs. But…
WILL WIN: “The Bear” — Season 2 hit an unmissable peak for this raging, roaring bonfire of a series — the “Succession” of chef shows — that took us inside the pressure cooker of a Chicago restaurant and the chef (Jeremy Allen White) running against the clock and the threat of financial ruin as he attempts to bring a beef sandwich shop upscale. Two caveats: 1. I’ve never figured out why or how Emmy sees “The Bear” as a comedy. (Did you see the holiday dinner episode with a never-better Jamie Lee Curtis as the matriarch of a family that rivals Greek tragedy for calamity?) 2. This is season 2 we’re talking about. The divisive season 3 aired too late to qualify for this year’s awards. And season 2 isn’t just good, it’s as good as TV ever gets.
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Larry David on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series
Matt Berry (“What We Do in the Shadows”)
Larry David (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”)
Steve Martin (“Only Murders in the Building”)
Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”)
Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”)
D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (“Reservation Dogs”)
SHOULD WIN: Larry David (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) — Some say that after 12 seasons spread across more than two decades of playing himself to smarta– comic perfection that creator-star Larry David deserves an Emmy for his fiercely funny final season. Good point except…
WILL WIN: Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”) — Some say that White already won an Emmy last year for playing the walking, talking stress magnet that is Chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (pronounce that bear-zatto). True, but White does the impossible by being better, deeper and utterly undeniable by showing us sides of Carmy that sneak up and floor you. Is a second Emmy coming up? Yes, chef!
Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series
Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”)
Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”)
Selena Gomez (“Only Murders in the Building”)
Maya Rudolph (“Loot”)
Jean Smart (“Hacks”)
Kristen Wiig (“Palm Royale”)
SHOULD WIN: Selena Gomez (“Only Murders in the Building”) — She’s up against some killer competition, but I just want to celebrate the fact that the previously snubbed Gomez has finally joined her co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short among the Emmy nominees where she belongs. That Gomez is also knocking it out of the park this year in the Oscar-buzzed “Emilia Pérez” is icing on the cake. She’s on her way.
WILL WIN: Jean Smart (“Hacks”) — Somehow Smart gets better with each season. She’s off-the-charts in the fabulous department. Smart will get real competition from Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”), who won the supporting comedy Emmy last year but is now vying for the lead prize. Too soon? Maybe. But Smart is a star incarnate, her talent shining on its highest beams. After winning Emmys for her show’s first two seasons, she’s going for the trifecta. Who better?
Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series
Lionel Boyce (“The Bear”)
Paul W. Downs (“Hacks”)
Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear”)
Paul Rudd (“Only Murders in the Building”)
Tyler James Williams (“Abbott Elementary”)
Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”)
SHOULD WIN: Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear”) — No competition here. If he did nothing more than the “Forks,” the season 2 episode in which his character, the ever keyed-up Richie, gets a lesson in patience from Zen superchef Terry, played by Oscar winner Olivia Colman, the Emmy would be his. The details involved in drying forks and learning to peel mushrooms from the master chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant becomes a life-changing, transformative moment for Richie. You can see it all on his face. It’s a master class in acting.
WILL WIN: Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear”) — No others need apply.
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series
Carol Burnett (“Palm Royale”)
Liza Colón-Zayas (“The Bear”)
Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”)
Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”)
Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”)
Meryl Streep (“Only Murders in the Building”)
SHOULD WIN: Liza Colón-Zayas (“The Bear”) — In a category that includes legends Carol Burnett and Meryl Streep, Colón-Zayas makes an indelible, impactful impression as Tina Marrero, an acerbic and hard-headed Latina line cook who embraces the opportunity to learn from experts despite crippling moments of self doubt. If the Emmy eludes her this year, wait till “Napkins,” the sixth episode of season 3, in which the miraculous Colón-Zayas distills a lifetime of struggle and perseverance into an hour of TV you will never forget.
WILL WIN: Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”) — For three seasons, Einbinder as comedy writer Ava Daniels has been going toe-to-toe with powerhouse Jean Smart as bosslady Deborah Vance. No Emmy to take home yet, and this needs to end. In season 3, which reverses the power dynamic between Ava and Deborah, Einbinder delivers a comic and dramatic tour de force that takes your breath away. Make room on your shelf, Hannah, that Emmy is coming.
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Richard Gadd as Donny is seen in “Baby Reindeer.”
Outstanding limited or anthology series
“Baby Reindeer”
“Fargo”
“Lessons in Chemistry”
“Ripley”
“True Detective: Night Country”
SHOULD WIN: “Baby Reindeer” — A stalker (Jessica Gunning) walks into a London pub and makes life hell for a bartender (Richard Gadd) who offers her tea and sympathy before running for his life. Emmy voters take note: This is one of the best and most audaciously original series of the year, carved out of Gadd’s own experiences. There were times watching “Baby Reindeer” when I cringed so hard I wanted to cover my eyes. But I didn’t. That’s why I’m still shaking. For sheer commitment and inventiveness, you can’t beat this one-of-a-kind spellbinder.
WILL WIN: “True Detective: Night Country” — So why do I think the thundering impact of “Baby Reindeer” will lose to the fourth iteration of “True Detective” that for all its virtues (an Alaska-set mystery starring the great Jodie Foster) can’t match its transformative first season? Because history proves that Emmy gets scared when a series breaks too many barriers and prefers the comforts of the familiar. I hope I’m wrong.
Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie
Matt Bomer (“Fellow Travelers”)
Richard Gadd (“Baby Reindeer”)
Jon Hamm (“Fargo”)
Tom Hollander (“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”)
Andrew Scott (“Ripley”)
SHOULD WIN: All five nominees in a tie because that’s how good they are. Andrew Scott in “Ripley” and Jon Hamm in “Fargo” pushed themselves way out of their comfort zones by playing villains it was near impossible to root for.
WILL WIN: Richard Gadd (“Baby Reindeer”) — Watching this newcomer carve an unforgettable character out of a semi-fictionalized version of himself turns fascination into an obsession. Gadd is as hard on himself as he is on his predator. What kind of shame makes this wannabe stand-up comic incorporate his personal trauma as a glutton for verbal and physical abuse into a laugh routine? The answers are as chilling as they are illuminating. Gadd will rock you.
Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie
Jodie Foster (“True Detective: Night Country”)
Brie Larson (“Lessons in Chemistry”)
Juno Temple (“Fargo”)
Sofía Vergara (“Griselda”)
Naomi Watts (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”)
SHOULD WIN: Jodie Foster (“True Detective: Night Country”) — A killer-good Foster enters in a whoosh of acid wit and bad attitude as Liz Danvers, her Alaska town’s new chief of police. She’s been assigned to this nowhereville as punishment for not following the rules. The same goes for Foster’s acting, which is intuitive and indelible, as she digs hard into the broken places.
WILL WIN: Sofía Vergara (“Griselda”) — Like most award bodies, Emmy loves it when an actor breaks type and plays against perceived image. And Vergara, the comic Gloria on TV’s “Modern Family,” couldn’t break the mold any harder than she does as Griselda Blanco, a real-life Colombian drug lord in the cocaine-based Miami drug trade. Vergara spent three hours a day in makeup to transform into Griselda. That alone is catnip for voters. She also happens to be very good in the series. But, the extra effort should put her over the top.
Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie
Jonathan Bailey (“Fellow Travelers”)
Robert Downey Jr. (“The Sympathizer”)
Tom Goodman-Hill (“Baby Reindeer”)
John Hawkes (“True Detective: Night Country”)
Lamorne Morris (“Fargo”)
Lewis Pullman (“Lessons in Chemistry”)
Treat Williams (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”)
SHOULD WIN: Jonathan Bailey (“Fellow Travelers”) — The British actor and “Bridgerton” heartthrob excels as Tim Laughlin, the congressional staffer whose forbidden romance with closeted State Department official Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller (Matt Bomer) extended from the so-called “Lavender Scare” of the 1950s to the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. It’s a role the touched the heart of gay activist Bailey. And you feel his commitment in every scene.
WILL WIN: Robert Downey Jr. (“The Sympathizer”) — Can the recent supporting Oscar winner (his first) for “Oppenheimer” pick up a supporting Emmy bookend for playing not one, but five villain roles in this series about spies and counterspies in Vietnam. What Downey Jr. is doing is less acting than shameless showing off. But the virtuoso fun he delivers is irresistible.
Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie
Dakota Fanning (“Ripley)
Lily Gladstone (“Under the Bridge”)
Jessica Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”)
Aja Naomi King (“Lessons in Chemistry”)
Diane Lane (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”)
Nava Mau (“Baby Reindeer”)
Kali Reis (“True Detective: Night Country”)
SHOULD WIN: Jessica Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”) — If a machine existed to measure the impact of an acting performance, Gunning would send the meter all the way to 11. Such is the startling effect of her tour de force as Martha, the frumpy, middle-aged lawyer who harasses the bartender played by Richard Gadd. Is he flattered by the attention of this woman with a prison stint for stalking, even when she dangerously confronts his parents and attacks his trans girlfriend (a superb Nava Mau)? Gunning finds all the complex answers while uncovering Martha’s secret heart. Only Jamie Lee Curtis, who just won an Emmy early for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series as the mother from hell in “The Bear” could equal her.
WILL WIN: Jessica Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”) — No others need apply.
You can also check out the full list of nominations here.
Former President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will not take part in any more debates ahead of the 2024 election.
In a post on his social media platform, Trump argued that Vice President Kamala Harris could’ve accepted an offer to debate on Fox News on Sept. 4, or could’ve negotiated a second debate before the ABC News debate.
“She was a no-show at the Fox Debate, and refused to do NBC & CBS. KAMALA SHOULD FOCUS ON WHAT SHE SHOULD HAVE DONE DURING THE LAST ALMOST FOUR YEAR PERIOD. THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” Trump posted on his social media platform. ” Trump wrote.
Later Thursday, at a rally in Tucson, Arizona, Trump announced to a cheering crowd that he would not debate Harris again.
“So, because we’ve done two debates and because they were successful, there will be no third debate,” he said. “It’s too late anyway, the voting’s already begun.”
Harris had challenged Trump to another showdown immediately after Tuesday’s matchup in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump greets the crowd before speaking during the National Guard Association of the United States’ 146th General Conference & Exhibition, Aug. 26, 2024, in Detroit.Emily Elconin/Getty Images
Harris took the stage at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, just after Trump’s announcement. Although she did not cite Trump’s social media post, Harris said he and she “owe it to the voters to have another debate.”
“Two nights ago, Donald Trump and I had our first debate, and I believe we owe it to the voters to have another debate,” Harris said. “Because this election and what is at stake could not be more important. On Tuesday night, I talked about issues that I know matter to families across America, like bringing down the cost of living, investing in America’s small businesses, protecting reproductive freedom and keeping our nation safe and secure.”
“But that’s not what we heard from Donald Trump,” she continued. “Instead, it was the same old show, that same tired playbook that we have heard for years, with no plans for how he would address the needs of the American people because, you know, it’s all about him, it’s not about you. Well, folks, I said it then, I say it now, it’s time to turn the page.”
Harris repeated the line at another rally later in Greensboro, North Carolina, without mention of Trump’s decision.
But her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, did address it in a speech in Grand Rapids, Michigan, telling the crowd he thinks Harris and Trump should debate every day.
“Well, it’s not going to happen, because Donald Trump confirmed today he’s not doing another one,” Walz said. “Give him a little break. That one left a mark. He was was on full display the other night. His true colors were out there, not just his makeup.”
Union members react as Aerospace Machinists District 751 President Jon Holden (out of frame) announces that union members rejected a proposed Boeing contract and will go on strike, following voting results at their union hall in Seattle, on Sept. 12, 2024. Boeing workers in the Seattle region overwhelmingly voted to strike on September 12, rejecting a contract the embattled aviation giant characterized as a boon for staff given the company’s stressed financial condition. (Jason Redmond/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)
Tens of thousands of Boeing workers have voted to strike after rejecting the proposed contract from the embattledaerospace company — a move with far-reaching implications for the U.S. economy.
Boeing had reached a tentative agreement earlier this week with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, or IAM, the union representing 33,000 workers at Boeing plants in Washington State, Oregon and California.
However, union members rejected the contract agreement on Thursday night with a vote of 94.6%. IAM’s members will strike at midnight on Friday after 96% voted for the action.
“The message was clear that the tentative agreement we reached with IAM leadership was not acceptable to the members,” Boeing said in a statement following the strike vote. “We remain committed to resetting our relationship with our employees and the union, and we are ready to get back to the table to reach a new agreement.”
A work stoppage would weaken Boeing as it struggles to recover from a years-long stretch of scandals and setbacks, hamstringing the nation’s largest exporter, experts told ABC News. But, they added, workers are frustrated with what they perceive as inadequate compensation and a sense they must sacrifice to make up for the company’s mismanagement.
Here’s what to know about what’s behind the strike and its implications for the U.S. economy:
Why are Boeing workers preparing to strike?
Neither Boeing nor the IAM wants a strike. The workers might carry one out anyway.
The tentative agreement struck this week delivers a 25% raise over the four-year duration of the contract, as well as worker gains on healthcare costs and retirement benefits. The union had sought a 40% pay increase over the life of the deal.
The agreement also features a commitment from Boeing to build its next commercial plane with union labor in Washington state.
Boeing touted the strength of its offer earlier this week. “Simply put, this is the best contract we’ve ever presented,” Stephanie Pope, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO, wrote in a letter to union members obtained by ABC News.
The union echoed support for the agreement, urging workers to ratify the deal.
“We have achieved everything we could in bargaining, short of a strike. We recommended acceptance because we can’t guarantee we can achieve more in a strike,” IAM District 571 President Jon Holden, who leads the union local involved in negotiations, told members in a public letter.
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In response to ABC News’ request for comment, a Boeing spokesperson pointed to a letter sent to union members by CEO Kelly Ortberg.
“I hope you will choose the bright future ahead, but I also know there are employees considering another path — and it’s one where no one wins,” Ortberg said.
“For Boeing, it is no secret that our business is in a difficult period, in part due to our own mistakes in the past. Working together, I know that we can get back on track, but a strike would put our shared recovery in jeopardy, further eroding trust with our customers and hurting our ability to determine our future together,” Ortberg added.
IAM declined to respond to ABC News’ request for comment.
Still, the vote indicates that workers are ready to defy the company and the union. For years, West Coast Boeing workers have taken issue with their level of compensation, especially in light of strong company performance and a surge in the cost of living, experts said.
“There are years and years of pent-up frustration among Boeing workers,” Jake Rosenfeld, a professor of sociology at Washington University in St. Louis who studies labor, told ABC News. “This is an expression of being completely fed up.”
Union members also view themselves as being asked to make sacrifices made necessary by the company’s mismanagement, said Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst at Atmosphere Research Group.
In January, a door plug blew out of the company’s 737 Max 9 aircraft during an Alaska Airlines flight, prompting a federal investigation. The renewed scrutiny arrived roughly five years after Boeing 737 Max aircraft were grounded worldwide following a pair of crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed a combined 346 people.
In 2021, after a two-year ban, Boeing 737 Max aircraft were permitted to fly.
Boeing is carrying nearly $60 billion in debt, Pope noted in her letter to union members. The company’s share price has plummeted almost 40% since the outset of 2024. Ortberg took over as CEO last month.
“The workers cannot and should not be expected to bear all of the burden of the changes needed at Boeing,” Harteveldt said.
“But I don’t think Boeing is asking them or expecting them to do that,” Harteveldt added. “Boeing has extended what appears to be a very generous offer with substantial wage increases.”
What’s at stake in a potential Boeing strike?
Boeing, which employs 145,000 U.S.-based workers, is a major U.S. firm with a sprawling network of suppliers, experts said.
The company estimates that it contributes nearly $80 billion to the U.S. economy each year, and indirectly accounts for 1.6 million jobs.
A prolonged strike would weaken production with the potential to slow output, diminish income and trigger layoffs, Harteveldt said.
“There’s a risk of a downward spiral,” Harteveldt said.
Such a strike would not impact flight activity or down planes, however, since the workers at issue take part in manufacturing new products. That stands in contrast with an averted railroad strike in 2022, which would have halted a sizable share of the nation’s cargo trains.
“This wouldn’t be as devastating,” Rosenfeld said.
Still, he added, a potential strike would hold implications for a signature U.S. firm.
“It would further damage an iconic company that has already had years of setbacks,” Rosenfeld said.
Francine continues to weaken, now a tropical depression. However, this system is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to portions of Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee Thursday and Friday.
Elsewhere, we are monitoring an area of disturbed weather off the coast of the Carolinas for potential tropical development early next week. Tropical Depression Seven has been classified in the open Atlantic, and will track over the open waters throughout the week eventually becoming Tropical Storm Gordon.
Two tropical waves in the open Atlantic are being monitored for development as well.
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Francine continues to weaken as it moves northeast through Louisiana. It is now a tropical storm with 70 mph winds. We also have Tropical Depression Seven that is just west of the coast of Africa that could become Tropical Storm Gordon overnight into Thursday.
Adam Sandler has officially announced that production has begun on a sequel to one of his most iconic films, Happy Gilmore, just in time for its 30th anniversary.
Sandler, who signed a lucrative $275 million deal with Netflix in 2020, is set to reprise his role as the hot-tempered golfer, with the streaming service finally producing a follow-up to the 1996 sports comedy. The original, directed by Dennis Dugan, has become one of Sandler’s most beloved works, grossing $41 million globally.
On Monday, Netflix confirmed the news, revealing that Kyle Newachek, known for directing Sandler in Murder Mystery, will helm the project. Sandler will co-write the script with Tim Herlihy, his longtime collaborator.
“Happy Gilmore 2 is officially in production,” Netflix shared on its social media accounts, alongside a sneak peek of Sandler in costume. The actor also posted on Instagram, writing: “It ain’t over. The way I see it… we’ve only just begun.”
Rumors of a sequel first began swirling earlier this year when Christopher McDonald, who played Sandler’s rival Shooter McGavin, revealed that Sandler had shown him a draft for the new film. In a radio interview in March, McDonald said: “Fans demand it, dammit!”
While details about the plot or other returning cast members remain under wraps, Sandler has previously expressed interest in exploring Happy Gilmore‘s journey into the senior golf tour. Speaking on Variety’s “Awards Circuit” podcast in 2022, he said: “Wouldn’t that be fun to do the senior tour of Happy Gilmore and try to write a great script about Happy as an older guy?”
With production now underway, fans can expect more updates soon on one of Sandler’s most anticipated projects to date.
Taylor Swift and Post Malone at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
After a brief schedule shift to accommodate Tuesday’s presidential debate, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) returned to the spotlight, live from UBS Arena in New York. This marked the first time the VMAs were held at this venue, following two years at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. The event celebrated MTV’s 40-year history of shaping and influencing pop culture, and the night was packed with performances, tributes, and appearances from some of music’s biggest names.
A Star-Studded Celebration of MTV’s Legacy
Hosted by rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion, the VMAs brought together a mix of veteran performers and rising stars, offering fans a blend of nostalgia and fresh energy. The night opened with a performance by Eminem, who returned to the VMAs stage, evoking memories of his legendary early 2000s appearances. His performance, featuring hits like “Houdini” and “Somebody Save Me” with Jelly Roll, set the tone for the night. However, some critics felt the performance lacked the fire of his previous VMA moments.
One of the night’s most anticipated moments came when Katy Perry accepted the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Perry, a major player in both the pop world and MTV history, took the stage for a medley of her biggest hits, including “E.T.,” “Firework,” and her newest single “I’m His, He’s Mine.” Although her performance lacked the over-the-top production values that defined her earlier work, Perry still delivered a powerhouse vocal performance that reminded fans why she’s been at the top of the charts for over a decade.
Adding to the event’s nostalgic vibes, Carson Daly, the former host of Total Request Live, made an appearance as a presenter, as did Cyndi Lauper, the winner of the very first Best Female Video award back in 1984. The night continued to honor its rich history with a performance by Lenny Kravitz, marking his return to the VMAs stage after 25 years. Kravitz, who turned 60 this year, electrified the crowd with renditions of his classics like “Are You Gonna Go My Way” and a reworked version of his 1998 hit “Fly Away.”
Rising Stars Take Center Stage
While the night celebrated its legacy, it was also a launchpad for new talent. The VMAs welcomed a fresh crop of artists, many of whom made their debuts on the show’s legendary stage. Best New Artist nominees Chappell Roan and Benson Boone each delivered captivating performances. Roan’s set, which included her hit “Good Luck, Babe!” featured a Medieval theme complete with knights in armor, while Boone embraced a ’70s glam rock aesthetic, evoking comparisons to Freddie Mercury with his flamboyant stage presence.
Also making waves was BLACKPINK’s LISA, who, performing solo for the first time at the VMAs, showcased her star power with a high-energy set that captivated K-pop fans worldwide. Sabrina Carpenter, another first-time performer, wowed the audience with a futuristic, space-themed medley of her hits, paying homage to the show’s iconic Moon Person trophy.
Taylor Swift Dominates Once Again
Taylor Swift was the undisputed queen of the night, arriving with 10 nominations and leaving with six wins, including Video of the Year for “Fortnight,” her collaboration with Post Malone. Swift, already a two-time winner of the coveted award for her previous hits “Anti-Hero” and “All Too Well: The Short Film,” made history by becoming the most-awarded artist in VMAs history, surpassing Beyoncé. Swift also took home trophies for Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Pop, Best Direction, and Best Editing.
In her acceptance speech for Video of the Year, Swift thanked her collaborators, including director Rodrigo Prieto, and took a moment to give a heartfelt shout-out to her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, whom she credited for bringing “happiness, fun, and magic” into her life. Swift also used her time on stage to remind viewers, especially those over 18, to register to vote, marking her second voter registration plea in 24 hours.
Performances that Defined the Night
The night was packed with performances that ranged from high-energy pop spectacles to emotional, heartfelt moments. Karol G returned to the VMAs stage a year after her debut to perform her new single “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.” Her performance was one of the most interactive of the night, as she danced through the audience and even shared a playful moment with Taylor Swift and Post Malone.
Shawn Mendes aimed to channel his inner rock star with a smoke-filled, guitar-heavy performance of his new song “Isn’t That Enough,” from his upcoming album Shawn. While Mendes’ vocal ability was on display, some felt that the performance was overproduced, with the smoke and theatrics overshadowing the music.
Halsey delivered a standout set, embracing a full-on Avril Lavigne-inspired vibe with her new song “Ego.” Surrounded by a suburban garage-themed stage, complete with a live band and electric guitar, Halsey reminded the audience of her punk roots while celebrating her resilience after battling health issues related to lupus.
Tributes to Pop Legends
Throughout the night, tributes to iconic MTV moments and pop legends were woven into both performances and fashion. Several artists paid homage to Britney Spears, who, though absent from the event, was honored by numerous performers. Host Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, and Addison Rae all referenced Spears’ iconic VMAs looks, while Sabrina Carpenter included nods to the pop star in her own performance.
LL Cool J, a two-time VMA winner, also brought the crowd to its feet with a performance celebrating Def Jam Records’ 40th anniversary. Sharing the stage with Public Enemy, LL Cool J ran through a medley of his hits, including “Mama Said Knock You Out” and “Doin’ It,” the latter of which he last performed at the VMAs in 1996.
Calls for Diversity and Representation
Beyond the glitz and glamour, some artists took the opportunity to address important social issues. Tyla, the South African singer who won the Best Afrobeats award for her hit “Water,” used her acceptance speech to advocate for a broader understanding of African music. Tyla emphasized that while Afrobeats has opened doors for African artists, the continent’s musical landscape is far more diverse. She highlighted the importance of not pigeonholing African artists into one genre, calling attention to the contributions of fellow artists like Tems, Ayra Starr, and Burna Boy.
Closing Out a Historic Night
The night came to a close with a full-circle moment, as Taylor Swift and Post Malone accepted the final award for Video of the Year. Swift, ever the show’s star, gave a gracious speech and one final reminder for everyone to register to vote.
The 2024 MTV VMAs were a mix of past and present, honoring the show’s legacy while spotlighting the new generation of artists ready to take the reins. With its blend of nostalgia, dynamic performances, and record-breaking moments, the VMAs once again proved why it remains one of the most iconic nights in music.
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump debated for the first time on Tuesday, a consequential matchup with just eight weeks until Election Day.
The debate was hosted by ABC News at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The 90-minute showdown was filled with animated zingers and tense exchanges on key policy issues facing the American people.
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Harris sought to portray herself as a new generation of leadership with a track record of results, while Trump tried to paint her as a radical Democrat and continued to criticize the Biden administration.
Here are some key takeaways from the debate.
Harris put Trump on defensive early on
The vice president didn’t waste any time in going on the attack against Trump.
“What we have done and what I intend to do is build on what we know are the aspirations and the hopes of the American people,” Harris said minutes into the debate. “But I’m going to tell you all, in this debate tonight, you’re going to hear from the same old, tired playbook, a bunch of lies, grievances and name-calling.”
She later took a dig at his rallies, claiming people leave them early out of “exhaustion” as he gives long speeches that sometimes include references to windmills causing cancer or to fictional characters such as Hannibal Lecter. Trump immediately defended his events and crowd sizes, saying he has the “biggest” and “most incredible” rallies in political history.
After Trump railed against crime in the nation, Harris said she thought the comments were “so rich” coming from someone who has been criminally charged multiple times. Trump has denied all wrongdoing in each of the cases against him.
Trump continues attacks on — Biden
Trump, who had a difficult time changing his message when Harris succeeded President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s nominee, continued to criticize Biden and continually tried to tie Harris to Biden’s record — most notably on the economy, immigration and leadership abroad.
“She is Biden,” he said. “The worst inflation we’ve ever had, a horrible economy because inflation has made it so bad, and she can’t get away with that.”
Harris, who has supported many of Biden’s stances while also offering her own economic proposals, quickly responded, “Clearly, I am not Joe Biden, and I am certainly not Donald Trump. And what I do offer is a new generation of leadership for our country.”
In the “spin room” with reporters after the debate, Trump continued to blast the Biden-Harris record.
“She’s trying to get herself away from Biden, and she wasn’t able to do that tonight,” he said.
Did Harris succeed in introducing herself to viewers?
A key question heading into the debate was whether Harris would be able to define herself to voters who say they don’t feel they know her or what she stands for well enough.
A recent New York Times/Siena College poll found a sizable share of likely voters (28%) and registered voters (31%) feel they need to know more about Harris as a candidate. Those numbers were even higher among independent voters: 41% of registered independents and 38% of likely voters who identified as independent said they needed to learn more about her.
Harris began her first response to a question on the economy by saying she was raised by her mother in a middle-class family. Later, she highlighted her background as a prosecutor who has taken on transnational criminal organizations. She also noted that as a senator, she was at the U.S. Capitol when it was attacked by a pro-Trump mob on Jan. 6.
She also hit on some of her signature policy proposals, including her support for reproductive freedom and economic plans like expanding the Child Tax Credit and assisting first-time homebuyers. She also noted that both she and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, are gun owners and wouldn’t take people’s guns away.
While neither candidate went too deep into policy specifics, Harris did try to paint a clear contrast between what she is offering and what she believes Trump is proposing if elected.
“What I do offer is a new generation of leadership for our country, one who believes in what is possible, one who brings a sense of optimism about what we can do instead of always disparaging the American people,” she said.
Meanwhile, Trump argued Harris is a “radical left liberal” and pressed her on some of her shifts on police funding, fracking and more since her 2019 Democratic primary campaign.
Trump still refuses to concede he lost the 2020 election
Trump tried to explain his own remarks recently in which he appeared to accept he lost the 2020 election, including his comment last week that he “lost by a whisker.”
“I said that?” Trump said on the debate stage when it was read back to him.
“Are you now acknowledging that you lost in 2020?” ABC News moderator David Muir asked.
“No, I don’t acknowledge that at all,” he said. “That was said sarcastically.”
Asked about the peaceful transfer of power, Trump did not say that he regrets anything about his actions on Jan. 6, 2021. He claimed he had “nothing” to do with what happened that day, which culminated in an attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Race comes up, but not gender
For the second time, Trump is campaigning against a woman for president. Harris’ gender was not broached during the debate, though her race was.
Asked by moderators about his previous false comments on her racial identity — including that Harris, who is Black and South Asian, “happened to turn Black” — Trump said he “couldn’t care less.”
“I don’t care what she is. I don’t care,” he said. “Whatever she wants to be is OK with me.”
When pressed, Trump doubled down, saying he read that she was not Black, and then that she was.
“And that’s okay. Either one was okay with me. That’s up to her. That’s up to her,” he said.
Asked for her thoughts, Harris went on the attack — but didn’t focus on herself. Instead, she focused on Trump’s falsehoods about former President Barack Obama’s birthplace and noted “he was investigated because he refused to rent property to Black families” to cast him as divisive and unfit.
“Honestly, I think it’s a tragedy that we have someone who wants to be president who has consistently, over the course of his career, attempted to use race to divide the American people,” she said. “I think the American people want better than that, want better than this.”
“This is the most divisive presidency in the history of our country,” Trump responded.
