NBC to air fundraising special ‘Ukraine: Answering the Call’ featuring Alicia Keys, Julianne Moore, Kristen Bell and more

NBC is planning to air a one-hour special called ‘Ukraine: Answering the Call,’ set to air Sunday, July 3 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

The network said in a press release that the program is “aimed at educating, raising funds for those whose lives have been shattered by the crisis, and spreading awareness through the power of entertainment — an answer to the call from President Volodymyr Zelensky who has challenged Americans to use their voices to reach those who want peace.”

As of press time, those confirmed to appear on the broadcast are José Andrés, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile, Brian Cox, Jeff Daniels, Vera Farmiga, Lena Headey, Alicia Keys, Simu Liu, Julianne Moore, Brad Paisley and Rosie Perez. The show will also feature a performance of the classic song, “What the World Needs Now is Love,” by Broadway stars Rachel Bay Jones, Brenda Braxton, Liz Callaway, Lilla Crawford, Juwan Crawley, José Llana, Beth Malone, Andrea McArdle, Bonnie Milligan, Orfeh, Krysta Rodriguez, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley and NaTasha Yvette Williams.

To learn more about the special or to donate early, check out the official website.

NBC Sets ‘Ukraine: Answering The Call’ Fundraising Special With Kristen Bell, Alicia Keys, Julianne Moore, More

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Maine Capitol Police Officer Saves Two from Overdosing in Augusta

Last Friday night, June 24, Capitol Police Officer Gary Boulet was on patrol near the Riverview Psychiatric Hospital in Augusta when he was approached by Eric Price who is an employee of RPC. Price alerted Boulet that two men appeared to be sleeping in a car nearby on Arsenal Road.

Officer Boulet responded immediately and found the two men unresponsive and immediately began emergency first aid, recognizing both men were overdosing. One of the men had shallow breathing, the second man was in full cardiac arrest. Boulet removed the man in cardiac arrest from the vehicle and began to administer Narcan. The man required multiple doses, but he regained consciousness. The other man did not require Narcan and regained consciousness after additional attempts by Officer Boulet to gain a response.

Both individuals were transported to a local hospital by the Augusta Fire Department where they were treated and released. The Augusta Police Department also responded and assisted
on scene.

Officer Boulet is a 27-year police veteran who served as a patrol sergeant in Auburn prior to joining the Capitol Police.

Capitol Police and other police agencies receive their supply of Narcan through the Maine Attorney General’s Office. The Attorney General’s Office approved and provided the Capitol
Police with the additional Narcan upon request.

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Vandals Destroy Albion Bee Hives

Swan’s Honey in Albion was hit by vandalism over the weekend, reportedly causing $5,000 damage. The vandals destroyed several beehives that housed between 50,000 and 60,000 bees.

A report was filed with the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office and Swan’s Honey is asking anyone with information to come forward.

Posted by Swan's Honey on Sunday, June 26, 2022

Posted by Swan's Honey on Sunday, June 26, 2022

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Weekend Shooting in Lewiston

32-year-old Wany Wany Anyit has been arrested for allegedly opening fire during an altercation on Bartlett Street in Lewiston.

Lewiston Police say when officers arrived, they found Anyit suffering from two gunshot wounds. He was taken to Central Maine Medical Center for treatment.

The suspect allegedly was shot by the people he was reportedly shooting at. Lewiston Police are looking for the other individuals involved. If you have any information, call (207) 784-6421.

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At least 46 migrants found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas

At least forty-six migrants have been found dead inside a tractor-trailer found near Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, along with 16 others — 12 adults and four children — who have been taken to hospitals, local officials in San Antonio said on Monday evening.

The grim discovery was made late Monday afternoon, when Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) responded to a call on Monday regarding an alleged ‘human smuggling event.’  According to officials, there was no working air-conditioning on the tractor-trailer, or water, and that those transported to hospitals were hot to the touch. The victims are suffering from heat exhaustion, the San Antonio Fire Department said.  Temperatures in San Antonio reached up to 100 degrees on Monday, per the National Weather Service.

San Antonio Police Chief William P. McManus said in a video posted on San Antonio Police Department’s Facebook that that three people were in custody. He stated that they do not know if the three people in custody are absolutely connected with human trafficking, adding that Homeland Security Investigations has now taken over the investigation.

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At least 3 dead, dozens injured after Amtrak train hits dump truck in Missouri

Three people were killed and dozens injured in northern Missouri on Monday after an Amtrak passenger train collided with a dump truck and derailed. Officials said Southwest Chief Train 4 was carrying 207 passengers and additional crew members from Los Angeles to Chicago when it hit a truck near Mendon, Missouri, at approximately 12:43 p.m. local time. An official from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crossing was “uncontrolled” and had no lights or crossing rails, which is common in more rural areas.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Corporal Justin Dunn said at a press conference that seven of the train’s eight cars derailed.  He added that two of the victims were on the train and the other was in the truck. It’s not clear if the train victims were passengers or crew members. All passengers have been transported from the scene, Dunn said. As many as 50 people were injured with many of the minor injuries being treated at a nearby school.

Amtrak did not provide any additional information about the crash or the condition of the train and its passengers. Missouri Governor Mike Parson said he’s “saddened” to hear of the derailment, adding that “Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers, and other emergency management personnel are responding.”

The Missouri derailment is Amtrak’s second train crash in two days. An Amtrak train and passenger car collided in Northern California Sunday, killing three people in the car; no one on board that train was seriously injured.

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Carly Pearce set to return as host of 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors

Carly Pearce will return for a second year to host the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors on Aug. 24 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.  Said Pearce: “ACM Honors is one of my most favorite events of the year. It is a privilege to once again host this special night and celebrate those who are making a profound impact on country music.”

Said Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside: “ACM Honors is shaping up to be an unforgettable night, honoring some of the biggest names and achievements in country music, all while also shining a spotlight on the studio recording musicians and industry professionals that make the music scene in Nashville and around the world possible. We’re so excited to have Carly back to host ACM Honors for her second year in a row, making the 15th anniversary of this event even more special with our reigning ACM Female Artist of the Year steering the show.”

General on-sale tickets are on sale now.  A full lineup of tribute performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell share the video for ‘Tequila Talking’

Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell team up in the music video for “Tequila Talking,” the duo’s collaboration from Allen’s Bettie James Gold Edition project, which also features musical artist Teamwork.

“Tequila Talkin’” is taken off Allen’s Bettie James Gold Edition, which he released in 2021. The album is a collaborations project, also featuring team-ups with Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Mickey Guyton, Charley Pride, Tim McGraw and more.

Take a look at the video for Tequila Talking featuring Allen and Ell – here.

Jimmie Allen And Lindsay Ell Break It Down In The Music Video For ‘Tequila Talkin’

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Season 4 of ‘Succession’ begins production in New York

HBO announced the start of production of Season 4 of Succession, taking place in New York City with creator Jesse Armstrong returning as showrunner.

Season 4 will pick up as Logan Roy (Brian Cox) attempts to sell Waystar Royco to tech billionaire Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgard). Sarah Snook, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith-Cameron, Peter Friedman, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens, Hiam Abbass, Justine Lupe, Scott Nicholson, Zoë Winters, and Jeannie Berlin are all set to return.

The Season 3 finale aired Dec. 13 on HBO, and was only nine episodes long. HBO did not announce an episode count or premiere date for Season 4.

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Carol Burnett joins Season 6 of the AMC series ‘Better Call Saul’

Legendary actress and comedian Carol Burnett has joined the cast of ‘Better Call Saul’ for its sixth and final season.

AMC said in a press release Monday that Burnett, 89, will play the character Marion. She joins previously announced guest stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, who will reprise their Breaking Bad roles of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman. Said Burnett: “I’m thrilled to be a part of my favorite show.” 

Better Call Saul is a prequel spinoff of Breaking Bad, which had a five-season run on AMC from 2008 to 2013. The shows final episodes will conclude the complicated journey and transformation of its compromised hero, Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), into criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian, Michael Mando, Tony Dalton and Giancarlo Esposito also star.

Season 6 will resume July 11 at 9 p.m. EDT on AMC and AMC+. The series finale will be released Aug. 15.

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