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40 years ago, the first AIDS movies forced Americans to confront a disease they didn’t want to see

First it was referred to as a “mysterious illness.” Later it was called “gay cancer,” “gay plague” and “GRID,” an acronym for gay-related immune deficiency. Most egregiously, some called it “4H disease” – shorthand for “homosexuals, heroin addicts, hemophiliacs and Haitians,” the populations most afflicted in the early days.

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White House denies that Trump wrote Epstein letter and calls investigation a Democrat ‘hoax’ – as it happened

White House press secretary denies that president wrote Epstein a card that included the outline of a woman’s body for the sex trafficker’s 50th birthday. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

Why is Donald Trump taking shots at Tom Hanks?

Tom Hanks was scheduled to receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award later this month, but the US Military Academy’s alumni association has unexpectedly cancelled the ceremony. This has prompted Trump to gloat by taking shots at the celebrated actor.

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Trump news at a glance: Epstein case haunts Trump as alleged birthday letter released

Letter contains purported message from Trump to Epstein in which the president says, ‘May every day be another wonderful secret’. Key US politics stories from 8 September at a glance

The Guardian - US

Trump celebrates West Point’s decision to cancel ceremony for Tom Hanks

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The Independent UK

Morning Mail: The Boris Johnson files, online watchdog slams big tech, French government collapses

eSafety commissioner says companies not doing enough to prevent sharing of harmful material

The Guardian - AU

Trump cheers West Point’s cancellation of award ceremony for Tom Hanks

Actor Tom Hanks’s planned West Point honour is cancelled as Trump praises move against critics of his US administration.

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Trump attacks Tom Hanks after West Point cancels event honoring actor

President calls Hanks ‘woke’ in vitriolic post after US Military Academy calls off ceremony with little explanation

The Guardian - US

Trump cheers West Point for ‘smartly’ cancelling awards ceremony for ‘WOKE’ Tom Hanks

‘Hopefully the Academy Awards, and other Fake Award Shows, will review their Standards and Practices in the name of Fairness and Justice,’ the president exclaimed on social media.

The Independent UK

Tom Hanks West Point Snub Sparks Debate: Why Did They Pull His Award and Could More Award Cancellations Follow?

Tom Hanks' West Point award ceremony was abruptly cancelled, sparking debate on politics, honours, and the actor's future recognition.

International Business Times UK

West Point cancels ceremony to honor Tom Hanks as ‘outstanding US citizen’

Little known about decision, although Hanks, who has advocated for military memorials, also voted for Biden

The Guardian - US

West Point alumni group cancel ceremony to honour Tom Hanks as ‘outstanding US citizen’

Actor was expected to receive the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer Award at a September 25 ceremony

The Independent UK

It's Been Weeks Since I Watched Freaky Tales, And I'm Still Thinking About That Random Tom Hanks Scene

Though it's not as random as you'd think.

Cinemablend

A John Candy documentary gives Toronto film fest a tender and appropriately Canadian opening night

The documentary “John Candy: I Like Me,” directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, is a tribute not just to Candy the actor, but Candy, the man

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Ryan Reynolds Posted The Celeb-Filled Trailer For His John Candy Documentary, And It's Got Me Laughing Through My Emotions

Some people just can't be unfunny.

Fortune

Steve Jobs didn’t actually become a billionaire thanks to leading Apple—but rather from his work with this film company

Steve Jobs’ $10 million bet on Pixar turned him into a billionaire, long before the introduction of the iPhone.

Cinemablend

Colin Hanks Promises The John Candy Documentary Will Hit You In The Feels: 'We Knew There Were Certain Components To John's Story That Were Tragic And Sad.'

I'm going to have to break out the tissues for this one.

The Guardian - US

Tom Hanks pays tribute to Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell

Actor who portrayed commander in 1995 Oscar-winning film says Lovell dared to go to places most wouldn’t go

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The Guardian - UK

Jim Lovell obituary

American astronaut and commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission who dramatically brought the crew back to Earth

The Independent UK

Tom Hanks honours Apollo 13 astronaut James Lovell: ‘Godspeed you, on this next voyage’

Lovell was the commander on the ill-fated 1970 space mission that inspired the blockbuster film

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Tom Hanks pays tribute to James Lovell

Tom Hanks has paid tribute to late astronaut James Lovell, who he played in Apollo 13.

The Independent UK

Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97

Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission that managed to get back to earth safely after an oxygen tank explosion, has died

The Guardian - AU

‘We’re drawn to complicated people, not heroes’: Ashley Zukerman on Succession, Silo and playing ‘punchable men’

The 41-year-old Australian actor cringes when talking about success but admits he’s ‘proud of my work in the last few years in a way that I wasn’t before’

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As James Gunn Reveals Superman’s Full Superhero Mural, The DC Movie’s Production Designer Told Us How The Epic Artwork Came Together

Time to look up... some DC deep cuts!

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Reader’s Vote: Tom Hanks’ Most Underrated Movie

Reader's Vote: Tom Hanks' Most Underrated Movie. Is it better than Forrest Gump or Saving Private Ryan? See which hidden gem fans chose as Tom Hanks' best.

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