Troy Warren

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Bob Dylan Beats Lawsuit Over $300M Songs Sale

Bob Dylan Beats Lawsuit Over $300M Songs Sale

BY ERIQ GARDNER | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT A New York judge rules that Jacques Levy, who shares credits on songs including "Hurricane," merely is entitled to a portion of licensing income. Bob Dylan can rest easy that he won’t have to hand over a portion of his $300 million sale of his entire song catalog to Universal Music. On Friday, a New York judge rejected a complaint from the estate of Jacques Levy, who collaborated with Dylan on his 1976 album Desire. Levy’s widow targeted at least $7.25 million from the sale of 10 songs, including “Hurricane,” but Dylan argued that the songs were written under a…
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Phoenix: Despite Arizona ban, Phoenix Union High School District announces indoor mask mandate for classes

Phoenix: Despite Arizona ban, Phoenix Union High School District announces indoor mask mandate for classes

Lita Nadebah Beck | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for PhoenixNewsAndTalk.Com   Phoenix Union High School District will require masks to be worn indoors when students head back to school next week — despite an Arizona law that bans mask mandates. Citing the spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus and updated federal health guidance, the district said students, staff and visitors must wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. "Recently, we have heard from our staff, students, and families that they want us to realign our mitigation practices with the guidelines and recommendations of national and local health agencies," the district said…
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Saudi Arabia Set To Reopen to International Travelers

Saudi Arabia Set To Reopen to International Travelers

LAURIE BARATTI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   Saudi Arabia just announced that it will resume international tourism on August 1, and visitors from 49 countries are eligible for its tourism e-visas. Those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to enter the country without a quarantine. A web portal is available for travelers to register their vaccination status in advance. Foreign arrivals will also be required to provide proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to their departure, plus a vaccination certificate that’s been approved by the official health authorities of the issuing…
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What Is a Truffle and Why Is It So Expensive?

What Is a Truffle and Why Is It So Expensive?

By Katlyn Moncada | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT White and black truffles are some of the most costly ingredients in the world. But what exactly are truffles, anyway? And why is the price tag so steep? Get those answers and more in this deep look into the tiny coveted underground mushrooms. Several years ago I enjoyed a fancy multi-course meal with one standout dish I still dream about: truffle risotto. It was my first experience with truffles (and legit risotto, for that matter), and I savored every last bite. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago, and I accomplished another…
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Atlanta: ‘This is inhumane’ residents say of apartment complex living conditions

Atlanta: ‘This is inhumane’ residents say of apartment complex living conditions

By Adrianne Murchison, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for AtlantaNewsAndTalk.Com Residents at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex say complaints ranging from extreme mold to rodents and dilapidated building structures have been ignored by property management. Royal Oaks Apartments is now under investigation after residents turned to the code enforcement unit of the Atlanta Police Department. The complex was cited with 185 violations following a July 14 visit by Atlanta Police Department’s Code Enforcement and the Department of Public Works. “The apartments are infested with roaches, rats, mold,” Royal Oaks Apartment resident Tamara Morgan said. “This is inhumane.” Atlanta police department wouldn’t…
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Digital Legacy: How Apple’s new iOS 15 feature protects your data after you die

Digital Legacy: How Apple’s new iOS 15 feature protects your data after you die

Shelby Brown | CNET.Com Troy Warren for CNT Select a trusted contact to deal with your stored photos, notes and more after you pass away. Death can be an uncomfortable topic, but in the digital age, it's important to know your late loved one's data and information isn't floating out in the wilds of the internet. At WWDC this year, Apple added some improvements to the iCloud under iOS 15 -- account recovery and digital legacy.  Digital Legacy allows you to select a contact and give them access to your iOS data in the event of your death. iOS 15 won't be generally available until…
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Disney sued by Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson over movie’s streaming release

Disney sued by Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson over movie’s streaming release

Joan E. Solsman | CNET.Com Troy Warren for CNT Johansson alleges the Disney Plus release violated her contract and affected how much she was paid. Disney is being sued by Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson over the company's decision to sell the Marvel blockbuster on its streaming service Disney Plus simultaneously with its release in theaters. The suit alleges that Disney breached Johansson's contract, claiming she was guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release and missed out on compensation because her pay was partly tied to the the film's box-office performance -- but not on any success streaming.  Disney said the complaint had "no merit whatsoever." "The lawsuit is especially sad and distressing…
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Tested: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST Is All about the Engine

Tested: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST Is All about the Engine

BY EZRA DYER | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT A 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 helps the Chevy Silverado keep up. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was new for 2019, but in the crucible of full-size-truck competition, it feels like it's been around for far longer than that. Ram is out there with an air suspension and a million-dollar interior, while Ford will sell you a hybrid F-150 that can run your house as a backup generator. The redesigned Silverado introduced some interesting new powertrains—a diesel V-6 that's EPA rated as high as 33 mpg highway and a turbocharged four-cylinder that will tow 9600 pounds—but most Silverados are…
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Jamie Lee Curtis Says Her Youngest Child Is Trans, Has Watched Her Daughter Transition With “Pride”

Jamie Lee Curtis Says Her Youngest Child Is Trans, Has Watched Her Daughter Transition With “Pride”

BY ABBEY WHITE | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The 'Halloween' and 'Knives Out' actress shared the news that her youngest child has transitioned and is expected to be married next year, in a recent interview with AARP magazine. Jamie Lee Curtis’ youngest child with husband Christopher Guest has transitioned. The Knives Out and Halloween actress proudly shared the news with her daughter Ruby’s permission in a new interview with AARP magazine. The wide-ranging conversation touches on the philanthropist, actor and author’s “great mental migration” that started in her 50s after raising her two children into adulthood, overcoming drug addiction and “doing a whole lot of reading.” Describing…
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Box Office: ‘Jungle Cruise’ Earns $2.7M in Thursday Previews

Box Office: ‘Jungle Cruise’ Earns $2.7M in Thursday Previews

BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt movie is riding into theaters amid renewed concerns over the COVID-19 delta variant. Disney’s latest live-action Jungle Cruise rode to $2.7 million in Thursday previews at the North American box office. The family friendly adventure – based on the iconic Disney ride — is also being made available simultaneously in the home via Disney+ Premier Access, a decision made several months ago because of ongoing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and the slow nature of the box office recovery. Earlier this May, Disney’s live-action Cruella started off with $1.4 million…
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