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NEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: LFT ) ("LFT" or the "Company") announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock with respect to the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company also announced the declaration of a one-time special cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock due to real estate investment trust tax considerations. These dividends are payable on January 15, 2025 , to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2024 . The Company also announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.4921875 per share of 7.875% Cumulative Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2025 to preferred stockholders of record as of the close of business January 2, 2025 . About LFT LFT is a Maryland corporation focused on investing in, financing and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments. The Company primarily invests in transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans with an emphasis on middle-market multi-family assets. LFT is externally managed and advised by Lument Investment Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Additional Information and Where to Find It Investors, security holders and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov/ or the Company website www.lumentfinancetrust.com or by directing requests to: Lument Finance Trust, 230 Park Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10169, Attention: Investor Relations. Forward Looking Statements Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. You can identify forward-looking statements by use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "may," "will," "seek," "would," "could," or similar expressions or other comparable terms, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of its future performance, taking into account all information currently available to the Company on the date of this press release or the date on which such statements are first made. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this press release and should consider carefully the factors described in Part I, Item IA "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 , which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov , and in other current or periodic filings with the SEC, when evaluating these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the Company's control. Except as required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lument-finance-trust-inc-declares-quarterly-cash-dividends-for-its-common-and-preferred-stock-and-announces-special-cash-dividend-distribution-302330846.html SOURCE Lument Finance TrustAllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. Releases Monthly Portfolio Update
With the fall of Syrian regime leader Bashar Assad from power, the newly re-established Syria has been occupying the regional and world agenda. Many see this as the liberation of Syria, while issues such as the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Palestine conflicts linger in the background. Almost exactly four years ago, an incident took place that occupied the agenda in the South Caucasus and was similar to the situation in Assad’s Syria. Namely, the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, which had been under Armenian occupation for 30 years, was liberated. The Republic of Türkiye did not withhold its diplomatic and political support from its brother and ally Azerbaijan in the liberation of Karabakh, where the Azerbaijani army lost 3,000. There are many similarities and some differences between the Syria that Assad left behind and Karabakh, which was liberated from Armenian occupation in 2020. After the events of 2011, Assad massacred Syrians opposing him in the country, and many escaped to save their lives. Around 1 million people lost their lives during the Syrian war, while more than 10 million Syrians were forced to flee to neighboring countries. Now, however, with Assad gone, these refugees hope of returning has re-emerged. What the Assad regime did in Syria, Armenia did during the occupation of Karabakh 30 years ago. As a result of Armenia’s occupation of Azerbaijani lands, 30,000 people were killed, and 1 million people became refugees from their own lands. That is, Armenia carried out ethnic cleansing in Karabakh. Then, in 2020, with the liberation of Karabakh as a result of the 44-day war, people began to return. A destroyed and dispersed Syria emerged after Assad. The same situation applies to Karabakh. According to the information provided in President Ilham Aliyev’s latest report, Armenia caused $150 billion worth of damage to Azerbaijan in Karabakh. While Armenia occupied 12 regions of Azerbaijan, the complete destruction of three cities and the partial destruction of five took place. The Armenians plundered these regions and sold the spoils. The Assad regime took people captive in Syria, held them captive in Sednaya prison and tortured them. Armenia did the same in Karabakh, in a prison in the occupied city of Shusha. Azerbaijanis who were taken captive for defending their own lands or civilians were tortured in Shusha prison. Mass graves have emerged in Syria following Assad’s fall. This also happened in the Azerbaijani lands that were liberated from occupation. The mass graves of 4,000 Azerbaijanis who went missing in the First Karabakh War and of whom there was no news for 30 years were located in the liberated regions. Russia and Iran helped the Assad regime to continue the civil war in Syria for many years. Assad left power because Russia withdrew its support, and Iran was left alone. Armenia’s allies were also Russia and Iran. For many years, Armenia was supported by Russia and Iran in military, political and economic terms and thus was able to sustain the occupation for 30 years. In fact, there were very close relations between the Assad regime and the Armenian government. Armenians living in Syria were settled illegally in the occupied Azerbaijani lands. After Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was elected prime minister, he sent congratulatory letters to Assad on many occasions. In addition, at Russia’s request, Pashinyan sent a 100-strong military unit to the city of Aleppo, which was under the control of Assad and a Shiite militia. As a result of the war in Syria, the country’s territorial integrity was disrupted. Terrorist organizations seized certain regions of the country and used those lands for drug trafficking. The occupation of Karabakh also led to the settlement of Armenian terrorist organizations in the region, which became a center for drug trafficking. There are also differences between the situations in Syria and Karabakh. First, while the great powers are making efforts to financially support the return of refugees from Syria and calling for international meetings for the repair of the country, Azerbaijan is rebuilding the cities and villages that were destroyed as a result of the Armenian occupation through its own capabilities, without receiving any assistance. It also facilitates the return of refugees by itself. While almost everyone in the international community believes Assad is guilty of causing Syria to fall into its current state, the Armenian leaders who occupied Azerbaijani lands were honored internationally. For example, Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan were accepted in international official meetings as presidents of Armenia. While sanctions were being imposed on the Assad regime, the occupying Armenia was being armed by France and India. Pashinyan, who went to the occupied regions of Azerbaijan before the 44-day war and said “Karabakh is Armenia,” was protected by the West and named a "democrat." Aid was provided to Armenia while it was distributing Azerbaijani lands. Even now, EU observers are being placed in Armenia to "protect" its borders. In contrast, Azerbaijan is bringing justice to separatists in Karabakh who carried out massacres and land appropriations in its occupied territories by trying and imprisoning them. However, some countries in the West do not censure those who occupied Azerbaijani lands and committed massacres and acts of genocide but instead blame Azerbaijan. In other words, those who were subject to massacres and genocide are blamed, not those who committed them. The most important indicator of the double standard is the European Parliament's request from Azerbaijan to release the separatist leaders who committed massacres in Karabakh. This request came at a time when mass graves and destruction were revealed after the liberation of Karabakh. Everyone is talking about the return of migrants who fled Syria to their own lands. However, no one talks about the rights of the 300,000 Azerbaijanis who were expelled from Armenia at the beginning of the war. Although these people have collectively written letters to Pashinyan in the hope of returning, the Armenian administration has ignored their demands. This remains an unresolved problem created by the Karabakh War. In this context, the world must recognize this fundamental human right to return. A failed Syria created by the Assad regime and a failed Armenia created by successive Armenian governments have become threats to the countries in their regions. Asad's Syria and Pashinyan's Armenia have become weapons depots and bases for terror. Both Armenia and the Assad regime have ceded the real sovereignty of their nations to other countries. But the support or reactions shown by the international community regarding Syria in contrast to Armenia, which occupied Karabakh, provide a new example of a global double standard . The Syrian refugee and regional geopolitical issues are the main reasons for the double standard. Karabakh`s Azerbaijani refugees settled in Azerbaijan, but Syrian refugees reached Europe, including regional countries and caused security and political problems. The return of millions of Syrian migrants is of great concern to these states. For this, Syria needs to be repaired as soon as possible. Another important reason is Syria's position in the global and Middle Eastern power struggle. Many states do not want Russia and Iran to gain influence in Syria again. At the current stage, the main reason for visits from Western countries to Syria is to have a role in the newly established Syria. However, they may step back when a situation arises that is contrary to their regional interests.
A bankruptcy judge on Monday delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars, keeping the auction sale up in the air for at least another few weeks. Jones alleges fraud and collusion marred the bankruptcy auction that resulted in The Onion being named the winning bidder over a company affiliated with him. A trustee overseeing the auction denies the allegations and accuses Jones of launching a smear campaign because he didn't like the outcome. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez had been scheduled to hear an emergency motion to disqualify The Onion's bid on Monday, but put it off until either Dec. 9 or Dec. 17. That's also when the judge will hear arguments on the trustee's request to approve the sale of Infowars to The Onion. Lopez said it made sense to have one hearing on both requests. “I want a fair and transparent process and let’s just see where the process goes," Lopez said. Lopez could ultimately allow The Onion to move forward with its purchase, order a new auction or name the other bidder as the winner. At stake is whether Jones gets to stay at Infowars’ studio in Austin, Texas, under a new owner friendly to him, or whether he gets kicked out by The Onion. The other bidder, First United American Companies, runs a website in Jones’ name that sells nutritional supplements. Jones continues to broadcast his show from the Infowars studio, but he has set up a new location, websites and social media accounts as a precaution. The trustee shut down the Austin studio and Infowars' websites for about 24 hours last week after The Onion was announced as the winning bidder, but allowed them to resume the next day, drawing more complaints from Jones. Jones declared bankruptcy and liquidated his assets after he was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. He was ordered to pay damages for defamation and emotional distress in lawsuits in Connecticut and Texas after he repeatedly said the 2012 shooting that killed 20 first graders and six educators was a hoax staged by actors to increase gun control. Proceeds from the liquidation are to go to Jones’ creditors, including the Sandy Hook families who sued him. Last year, Lopez ruled that $1.1 billion of the Sandy Hook judgments could not be discharged in the bankruptcy. On Monday, he denied a request from Sandy Hook families to make the full $1.5 billion not dischargeable, meaning the debt cannot be wiped clean. Also Monday, lawyers for the social media platform X objected to any sale of the accounts of both Jones and Infowars, saying X is the owner of the accounts and it has not given consent for them to be sold or transferred. Jones' personal X account, with 3.3 million followers, was not part of the auction, but Lopez will be deciding if it should be included in the liquidation. Jones has praised X owner Elon Musk on his show and suggested that Musk should buy Infowars. Musk has not responded publicly to that suggestion and was not among the bidders. Jones was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018 for abusive behavior, but Musk restored Jones’ account on the platform he has since renamed X in December last year. Jones alleges The Onion’s bid was the result of fraud and collusion involving many of the Sandy Hook families, the humor site and the court-appointed trustee. First United American Companies submitted a $3.5 million sealed bid, while The Onion offered $1.75 million in cash. But The Onion's bid also included a pledge by Sandy Hook families to forgo some or all of the auction proceeds due to them to give other creditors a total of $100,000 more than they would receive under other bids. The trustee, Christopher Murray, said that made The Onion's proposal better for creditors and he named it the winning bid. Jones and First United American Companies claimed that the bid violated Lopez’s rules for the auction by including multiple entities and lacking a valid dollar amount. Jones also alleged Murray improperly canceled an expected round of live bidding and only selected from among the two sealed bids that were submitted. Jones called the auction “rigged” and a “fraud” on his show, which airs on the Infowars website, radio stations and Jones' X account. He filed a counter lawsuit last week against Murray, The Onion's parent company and the Sandy Hook families in the bankruptcy court. In a court filing on Sunday, Murray called the allegations a “desperate attempt” to delay the sale of Infowars to The Onion and accused Jones, his lawyers and attorneys for First United American Companies of a “vicious smear campaign lobbing patently false accusations.” He also alleged Jones collaborated with First United American Companies to try to buy Infowars. Lopez’s September order on the auction procedures made a live bidding round optional. And it gave broad authority to Murray to conduct the sale, including the power to reject any bid, no matter how high, that was “contrary to the best interests” of Jones, his company and their creditors. The assets of Infowars' parent company, Free Speech Systems, that were up for sale included the Austin studio, Infowars' video archive, video production equipment, product trademarks, and Infowars' websites and social media accounts. Another auction of remaining assets is set for Dec. 10. Jones is appealing the $1.5 billion in judgments citing free speech rights, but has acknowledged that the school shooting happened . Many of Jones’ personal assets, including real estate, guns and other belongings, also are being sold as part of the bankruptcy. Documents filed in court this year say Jones had about $9 million in personal assets, while Free Speech Systems had about $6 million in cash and more than $1 million worth of inventory. Dave Collins, The Associated Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by the directors and officers of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) in connection with Southwest Airlines’ information technology infrastructure impacting Southwest Airlines’ business, operations, and stock price. If you currently own shares of Southwest Airlines stock, please visit the firm’s website at https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10716 for more information. You may also contact Phillip Kim of Rosen Law Firm toll free at 866-767-3653 or via email at case@rosenlegal.com . Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40 th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com
Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. In some ways, his victory marked a repudiation of President Joe Biden’s economic stewardship and a protest against inflation. It came despite low unemployment and steady growth under the Biden administration. What lies ahead for the economy under Trump? Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics spoke recently to The Associated Press. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stock indexes are rising in afternoon trading on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Monday. 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But AI-infused text generation tools enable fraudsters to produce reviews faster and in greater volume, according to tech industry experts. The deceptive practice is illegal in the U.S. and becomes a bigger problem for consumers during the holiday shopping season, when many people rely on reviews to buy gifts. A tech company and watchdog group that uses software to detect fake reviews says AI-generated reviews have multiplied. Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian lawmakers have voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The move on Monday could usher in an end to a protracted political crisis in the European Union country following the annulment of a presidential election. Parliament approved the new administration in a 240-143 vote in the 466-seat legislature. The new coalition is made up of the leftist Social Democratic Party, the center-right National Liberal Party, the small ethnic Hungarian UDMR party and national minorities. President Klaus Iohannis swore in the new government on Monday night. Government regulators close investigation into Ford Focus recalls Government safety regulators are closing an investigation into two previous recalls of the Ford Focus after determining that Ford Motor Co. has satisfied its concerns. Ford recalled around 1.5 million Ford Focus sedans from the 2012-2018 model years in 2018 because they could lose power. The issue was a malfunctioning canister purge valve and software that didn’t adequately detect when it was stuck open. Ford fixed the software in two separate recalls, but after cars continued to stall, the government opened an inquiry last year. Earlier this fall, Ford offered to replace the canister purge valve on all of the vehicles, satisfying regulators' concerns. 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NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told NBC New York in an interview Thursday that investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in New York City. Mangione also mentioned the company in a note found in his possession when he was detained by police in Pennsylvania. Suspect Luigi Mangione is taken into the Blair County Courthouse on Tuesday in Hollidaysburg, Pa. "We have no indication that he was ever a client of United Healthcare, but he does make mention that it is the fifth largest corporation in America, which would make it the largest healthcare organization in America. So that's possibly why he targeted that company," Kenny said. UnitedHealthcare is in the top 20 largest U.S. companies by market capitalization but is not the fifth largest. It is the largest U.S. health insurer. Mangione remains jailed without bail in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested Monday after being spotted at a McDonald's in the city of Altoona, about 230 miles west of New York City. His lawyer there, Thomas Dickey, said Mangione intends to plead not guilty. Dickey also said he had yet to see evidence decisively linking his client to the crime. Mangione's arrest came five days after the caught-on-camera killing of Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested on December 9, 2024, after a six-day manhunt and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His arrest has sparked a viral social media movement, with many hailing him as a symbol of resistance against systemic healthcare failures. The #FreeLuigi movement gained significant traction, with his social media profiles amassing over 100,000 new followers before being suspended. Despite this, the movement continues to trend, highlighting public discontent with the U.S. healthcare system. Some social media users argue that Mangione's radicalization stemmed from the struggles faced by millions in obtaining necessary healthcare, and not from his university education. Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald's in Altoona led to the seizure of a "ghost gun," a suppressor, fake IDs, and a manifesto criticizing the healthcare system. While the manifesto seems to admit guilt, some users question Mangione's responsibility, pointing out discrepancies in surveillance photos. The fascination with Mangione has only intensified, with discussions about his attractiveness and comparisons to characters in Ryan Murphy's productions. The phenomenon is reminiscent of society's long-standing obsession with infamous criminals, blurring lines between horror and hero worship. Former FBI agent Rob D’Amico noted that Mangione is seen by some as a "Robin Hood" figure fighting against corporate greed, which complicates the investigation. Police say the shooter waited outside the hotel, where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, early Dec. 4. He approached Thompson from behind and shot him before fleeing on a bicycle through Central Park. Mangione is fighting attempts to extradite him back to New York so that he can face a murder charge in Thompson's killing. A hearing was scheduled for Dec. 30. The 26-year-old, who police say was found with a " ghost gun " matching shell casings found at the site of the shooting, is charged in Pennsylvania with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what law enforcement has called a "targeted attack." Mangione is from a prominent Maryland family with extensive business interests. The Mangione family is known for developing real estate and running businesses. Relatives expressed shock over the arrest and offered condolences to Thompson’s family. Mangione faces multiple charges, including murder, firearm possession, and forgery, in New York and Pennsylvania. Mangione is an Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family. In posts on social media, Mangione wrote about experiencing severe chronic back pain before undergoing a spinal fusion surgery in 2023. Afterward, he posted that the operation was a success and that his pain improved and mobility returned. He urged others to consider the same type of surgery. On Wednesday, police said investigators are looking at his writings about his health problems and his criticism of corporate America and the U.S. health care system. Kenny said in the NBC interview that Mangione's family reported him missing to San Francisco authorities in November. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email.Star of the new film, 'Reagan,' Dennis Quaid, discusses the legacy of the former president, the film's perspective and its audience reception. "Reagan," the first full-length feature chronicling the life of former President Ronald Reagan, topped Amazon's Best Sellers list after becoming available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital earlier this month. The film, which stars Dennis Quaid as the 40th president, was released on Blu-ray on November 19 and immediately rose to the top of Amazon's Best Sellers in Blu-ray charts over the weekend. A press release for the movie said the show leapfrogged past ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’, ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy set." I WORKED FOR RONALD REAGAN AND I LOVE HOW LIBERAL CRITICS ARE UPSET ABOUT THE NEW MOVIE Dennis Quaid plays President Ronald Reagan in the new movie, "REAGAN." ((Noah "Nanea" Hamilton/Rawhide Pictures)) "Reagan" outperformed box office expectations in its opening weekend in September, taking the third spot behind "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Alien: Romulus." Despite boasting a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the biographical drama became a target of left-wing outlets who widely panned the film. The Daily Beast called "Reagan" "the worst movie of the year." Brutal reviews were also published in The Washington Post, Variety, The Wrap and The Hollywood Reporter ahead of the film's opening weekend. In an interview with Fox News Digital last August, Quaid brushed off concerns that portraying a Republican president would get him "canceled." "It's a biopic. It's a love story. It's about all of us as America, where we used to be," Quaid said. "A lot of that gets twisted because people have agendas. And so, yeah, they tried to cancel me a couple of times, but so what?" Reagan may have been a divisive figure to some on the left, Quaid said, but the film about his life is not "political." ‘REAGAN’ STAR DENNIS QUAID BRUSHES OFF BEING ‘CANCELED,’ SAYS FACEBOOK CENSORED MOVIE The film is based on the 40th president. (Getty Images) "When Reagan was president as well, you know, they called him a warmonger. But this is the guy who ended the Cold War, by the way, and made peace with the Soviets. But it took a cold warrior like that. ... And they called him a third-rate actor, this and that," Quaid remarked. Elya Baskin, who also stars in the film, described the significance of his casting in an op-ed he penned for Fox News Digital last year. "When I was offered a role in a picture called "Reagan," I read the script and knew right away that I had to play this role. You see, the role I was asked to play was that of a Soviet citizen by the name of B.E. Kertchman, who, in the 1920s defected to the United States," he wrote. "When I came to America 45 years ago, I thought that I had landed in paradise. People I met were friendly and generous, and the abundance of goods was mind-blowing. In the Soviet Union, I had to spend hours in lines to buy simple things like toilet paper and I could not speak openly about ideas that were not state approved. In America, I could openly express my opinions on everything without fear of being prosecuted," Baskin continued. "I always assumed that it would stay like that in America forever. Unfortunately, I was wrong. This new country that I cherished deeply began to change. I started to notice Marxist ideology – discredited countless times around the world – slowly creeping in into different aspects of our lives," he said. "Traditional moral values were being overturned and using simple common sense was becoming anathema to the intellectual elite. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Today, just as in the Soviet Union, I have to hide my true feelings and am afraid to express them openly. Those basking in their subjective opinion of what is politically and socially correct just now control what I'm allowed to say and will soon dictate what I am permitted to think." He described the film as possibly the "most important" of his career, characterizing his role in "Reagan" as a "warning." Yael Halon is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to yael.halon@fox.com .
Phillies add depth to bullpen with 1-year deal for reliever Joe RossMichigan finally has some good news in 2024. Bryce Underwood – the No. 1 high-school recruit in the class of 2025 – flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan. Underwood is the top quarterback in the class, and the landing the in-state recruit will help take away the sting from what has been a rough first season under coach Sherrone Moore. Breaking: Bryce Underwood, ESPN’s No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2025, is flipping his commitment to the Michigan Wolverines, he told school officials today. It’s a big day for @umichfootball , HC Sherrone Moore and @champcircleuofm as they land the highest-rated recruit... pic.twitter.com/4afP0z2Tny Moore offered clues with a tweet Thursday morning, a week after four-star quarterback Carter Smith from Bishop Verot (Fort Myers, Fla.) High School decommitted from Michigan. 👀 #GoBlue 🔵 This is a huge flip for Moore, whose honeymoon is over after a turbulent first season where the Wolverines have struggled at quarterback. The Wolverines are 5-4 heading into Saturday’s game against Indiana, and the quarterback play has been a constant shuffle between Davis Warren, Alex Orji and Jack Tuttle – who retired after suffering a concussion. Underwood could be the answer in 2025. A closer look at what his commitment means for Michigan and LSU. Who is Bryce Underwood? Underwood – a Belleville (Mich.) High School star – has a 0.9999 recruiting ranking according to 247Sports.com. He totaled 5,203 passing yards, 68 TDs and four interceptions at Belleville the last three seasons, and the Tigers are 36-2 in that stretch. He is the No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2025, one spot ahead of Bellefontaine (Ohio) quarterback Tavien St. Clair, who is committed to Ohio State. That could be an outstanding quarterback rivalry down the line in Big Ten play. How much NIL value does Bryce Underwood have at Michigan? NIL figures have not been disclosed, but Michigan reportedly is offering Underwood a multi-million package to flip to the Wolverines. According to CBSSports.com : "The website On3 initially reported a figure for Underwood may be near $5 million, but multiple conversations CBS Sports and 247Sports have had with sources across the industry paint the real number to be something closer to double that (over the course of several seasons)." That number could be a potential game-changer for future five-star quarterbacks in the future in the very expensive new world college football environment Is Bryce Underwood Michigan's best QB recruit ever? Underwood is Michigan’s highest-ranked quarterback according to 247Sports.com rankings. He is the fifth five-star quarterback the Wolverines have recruited since 2005. The Wolverines had a pair of five-star quarterbacks under Lloyd Carr in Chad Henne (2005) and Ryan Mallett (2007). Henne and Mallett had recruiting rankings of 0.9924 and 0.9978, respectively. Jim Harbaugh recruited five-star quarterback J.J. McCarthy (2021) who finished with a four-star rating before leading the Wolverines to a national championship run in 2023. He was 27-1 as a starter. Jadyn Davis (2024) is a four-star recruit from Charlotte and a freshman on this year’s team. Here is a closer look at every Michigan QB recruit since 2015 and how Underwood compares: YEAR NAME STAR RATINGS 2025 Bryce Underwood 5 0.9999 2021 J.J. McCarthy 4 0.9886 2024 Jadyn Davis 4 0.9848 2016 Brandon Peters 4 0.9684 2026 Brady Hart 4 0.9593 2017 Dylan McCaffrey 4 0.9435 2015 Zach Gentry 4 0.9248 2018 Joe Milton III 4 0.9202 2019 Cade McNamara 4 0.9052 2015 Alex Malzone 4 0.8984 LSU's QB depth chart without Bryce Underwood Garrett Nussmeier, who has 2,627 passing yards, 20 TDs and nine interceptions this season, has another year of eligibility remaining. Nussmeier could return if he does not receive a favorable grade for the 2025 NFL Draft. Redshirt freshman Rickie Collins is in his second year with the program, and LSU could seek options in the portal if Nussmeier decides to go pro. It is a recruiting loss for third-year coach Brian Kelly, especially coming after a two-year run with 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels – who has emerged as a strong NFL Rookie of the Year – and perhaps MVP – candidate with the Washington Commanders.
