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Up for Reelection in NH, Sen. Maggie Hassan Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax
Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, has put out a proposal that would temporarily lower gas prices by suspending the federal 18-cent gas tax through the end of the year. “We know how hard inflation is hitting our families,” she said. “What we should all be focused on is making sure that our families can afford the basics.” Hassan, who is…
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NH Sen. Hassan Pushes to Suspend Federal Gas Tax
Hassan’s proposal would suspend the federal gas tax through the end of the year, which she says would help families struggling with rising energy costs. Her opponents say it’s an election year gimmick that won’t have significant effect.
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NH Senate Race: Sununu Won't Challenge Hassan, But Republicans Still Eye Seat
Sen. Maggie Hassan may not be facing the epic battle against New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu that many expected, but Republicans in the state still believe they can win her seat in November. “She’s absolutely beatable. I mean, just in October, she was the most unpopular senator in the country,” said former State Rep. Fran Wendelboe. The data Wendelboe...
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NH GOP Candidates Look to Challenge Sen. Maggie Hassan
With Gov. Chris Sununu saying he will not challenge Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan, three Republicans have jumped into the race so far.
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Reunions Galore: 1st Day of Comic-Con 2019 Full of Reunions
The 50th anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con is almost here, and the pop culture giant has begun slowly revealing what stars, panels, and experiences will take the stage.
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Sutherland Springs Church Opens New Sanctuary 18 Months After Massacre
A South Texas church began a fresh chapter of worship on Sunday as it unveiled a new sanctuary a year and a half after a gunman opened fire and killed more than two dozen congregants in the deadliest mass shooting in state history.
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Hulu Making Howard the Duck, 4 More Marvel Animated Shows
Hulu is teaming with Marvel to make four separate animated series based on comic book characters like Howard the Duck.
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Stan Lee Remembered at a Send-Off Fit for a Superhero
Among comics lovers, Stan Lee was as much a superhero as the characters he helped create. Those fans, along with Lee’s friends and colleagues, paid their final respects at a Los Angeles memorial Wednesday night for the Marvel Comics mastermind who helped bring the world Spider-Man, Black Panther and The Incredible Hulk.
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Stan Lee's Devoted Fans Can Mourn Him at Hollywood Memorial
Stan Lee’s devoted fans will have a chance to mourn him alongside his friends, family and co-creators at a memorial in Hollywood on Jan. 30, organizers announced Wednesday.
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James Karen, ‘Mr. Teague' of ‘Poltergeist,' is Dead at 94
James Karen, a prolific and beloved character actor whose hundreds of credits included memorable appearances in “Poltergeist” and “The Return of the Living Dead,” has died. He was 94. Karen’s friend Bruce Goldstein told The Associated Press that he died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He had been battling respiratory ailments.
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Kevin Smith Pays Twitter Follower $200 for Veggie Grill Delivery at O'Hare
Never underestimate Kevin Smith’s love for Veggie Grill.
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Market Basket Changes Policy After Governor's Complaint
A complaint by a New Hampshire town official may have led Market Basket to change a policy at the deli counter. Kevin Smith, the Londonderry town manager tweeted earlier this month to the Tewksbury-based supermarket that he was frustrated by the price stickers always being placed over the zipper of his deli purchases. The practice made it impossible to open...
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Old School: New Drake Vid Features ‘Degrassi' Reunion
The rapper who played Jimmy Brooks in the Canadian teen drama Degrassi High, released a video Wednesday night for his single “I’m Upset” featuring several of his “Degrassi: The Next Generation” cast mates.
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Kevin Smith Calls Heart Attack ‘The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me'
Just about two months after a massive heart attack director and actor Kevin Smith happily shared details about his journey back to health on the “Today” show. “Honestly, the heart attack was the best thing that ever happened to me,” Smith said. He added that his doctor saved his life. The “Clerks” actor and director suffered a heart attack in...
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49ers' Reuben Foster Charged With Felony Domestic Violence
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster was charged with felony domestic violence Thursday for allegedly attacking his girlfriend in February at their Los Gatos home, the Santa Clara County’s District Attorney Office announced.
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Vt. Police Arrest Suspect in 2016 Kevin Smith Homicide
Vermont officials announced Saturday the arrest and indictment of Jennifer Simard, 46, of Brownington, for the murder of Kevin Smith.
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Vt. Police Arrest Suspect in 2016 Kevin Smith Homicide
Vermont officials announced the arrest and indictment of Jennifer Simard, 46, of Brownington, for the Murder of Kevin Smith.
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Director Kevin Smith Tweets He Suffered ‘Massive' Heart Attack
Filmmaker Kevin Smith said he suffered a “massive heart attack” while performing at a comedy show in California on Sunday.
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9 Men Charged With Drug, Firearm Offenses Around Boston Apartments
Nine men, eight of whom are alleged gang members and associates, have been charged with committing drug and firearm violations in and around a Boston housing complex, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling.
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Hollywood Condemnation of Ousted Weinstein Grows Louder
The Hollywood establishment, slow to react to the initial sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein, began speaking out against him more forcefully Monday after the powerful studio boss was fired by his own company. Among those weighing in were his longtime allies and beneficiaries Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Kevin Smith and Judi Dench. They spoke up with a combination of...