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Ben Curtis/APSenate Republicans blocked a bill to ensure federal protections for access to in vitro fertilization treatments, calling it a "show" vote by Democrats. Republican leaders and Former President Trump, the GOP nominee for president, say they back IVF but not the legislation proposed by Democrats.
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A baby pygmy hippopotamus in a Thailand zoo has become a worldwide internet sensation, leading to crowds at the zoo. Zoo officials say the increased attention has led to some bad visitor behavior.
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- Theater Talk: Tonight is Curtain Up! Anthony got his star on The Plaza of the Stars as 9/9/2024 declared "Anthony Chase Day." THE PROM at MusicalFare and MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA both deliver high-quality theater.
- Theater Talk: Shawfest's THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND is superb, MusicalFare's THE PROM and BUA's MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA deal with LGBTQ issues, Anthony to be installed on The Plaza of the Stars, Monday 9/9 at 5:30! (See listings.)
- Theater Talk: Shaw Festival continues well into the fall, Buffalo's season starts next week with THE PROM, MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA, and WIPEOUT. Anthony talks about his class in script analysis.
- Theater Talk: Shaw Festival continues to delight, this time with ORPHAN OF CHAO and COTTON CLUB in the Spiegeltent. Anthony anticipates Charo at the Riviera in the fall, and loved OH, MARY! on Broadway
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