WGA and SAG-AFTRA Push for Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers

Amy Dowden revealed she received "tough love" about her desire to have children following her diagnosis of stage three breast cancer. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 33, has lifted the lid on the words of wisdom she received from her former dance teacher after she debated another round of chemotherapy during her breast cancer battle.

A legacy of terror - Coronation Street Last week was a tough one for the residents as Stephen’s crimes finally came to light.The dust is far from settled on the scandal either, with the police sniffing around for more evidence of his activities. Carla, meanwhile, faces the daunting task of trying to keep Underworld afloat. She announces she’s off to Spain to secure a new deal, but her staff remain worried about their jobs.

Scotland are looking to make it three wins on the bounce when they take on Ireland in their final World Cup Pool B game as they aim to defy the odds to reach the last eight in France.

Strictly Come Dancing has finally graced fans' screens, with many of the much-loved professional dancers returning to the BBC ballroom.

For a diamond broach heaving with 158 carats, the first thought to come to mind wouldn't be 'Granny's Chips'.

Prince William holds many royal titles but one of them seems to be cursed due to its tragic history and may one day be inherited by his sons Prince George and Prince Louis.

Police would be asked to use counter-terror style tactics to monitor the 1,000 most dangerous abusers and sex offenders in England and Wales under a Labour government.

It's set to be a wet and wild weekend with Scottish football taking poised to take its fair share of the brunt.

Deciding on a name for any new royal baby is a very important task, particularly so if that youngster is one day destined to be King or Queen.

Outlander is a show which has stolen our hearts and it's safe to say that it has had us fans on the edge of our seats several times over the years.

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to pick up in cases again, some people have been sticking their face masks back on while out and about in public spaces.

A 93-year-old man has died after a crash near Dumfries.

Ritzy Charters have revealed a list of the 10 most expensive yachts afloat — and the top three are worth a whopping $1.29 billion combined, exceeding the GDP of some smaller countries.“Luxury yachts are more than just a symbol of wealth; they not only provide incredibly gorgeous views but a level of privacy to those onboard who want a sense of relaxation that you can’t get from anywhere other than chartering across oceans,” a spokesperson for the company said in a statement.Riding high at the top of the list is media magnate David Geffen’s The Rising Sun, worth a jaw-dropping $590 million.Originally owned by tech mogul Larry Ellison, the superyacht cost an estimated $200 million to build back in 2004. The classy craft measures more than 452 feet long and features a basketball court, a helicopter landing pad and a wine cellar — even a movie theater.Boldfacers who’ve accepted invitations to sail on the elite vessel include Oprah, Stephen Spielberg, Barack Obama and Julia Roberts.Geffen purchased the vessel — which holds 18 guests and 55 crew members in its 82 rooms — in 2010.Second on the list is the Koru, owned by none other than Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.The behemoth, triple-masted yacht — reportedly worth an impressive $500 million — is the largest billionaire yacht that can venture into the high seas by sail power only.Hosting celebs like Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, Koru features a pool, hot tub, bars, multiple dining spaces and a masthead modeled after the mogul’s fiancee, Lauren Sanchez.

It's no surprise that Kim Kardashian is worth billions of dollars, with her reality show, various product lines and business ventures raking in the cash. However, her former step-parent Caitlyn Jenner, 72, has revealed Kim's secret to success - and it's apparently pinching the pennies. Caitlyn, who discusses the family's rise to fame in Sky's new documentary House of Kardashian, revealed that Kim "calculated from the beginning" how to become a celebrity and has always had an impressive work ethic.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, last May. She has since shared updates while settling into life with babies Logan and Luella.

IThe Prince of Wales recently returned from a fleeting visit across the pond where he spent two days in New York to announce the 15 finalists of the third annual Earthshot Prize Awards.The visit, Prince William's second in less than twelve months, came after he was crowned the most popular public figure in the US, beating out the likes of Ukraine's President Zelensky, President Joe Biden and King Charles.This latest appearance in North America was a huge success, with the Prince being greeted by enormous crowds wherever he went. Following on from the triumph, the Daily Mail reported that William was looking to host a charity fun run in the US.

They're a royal couple whose love has stood the test of time, and, along the way, The Prince and Princess of Wales have lived in some gorgeous homes. Now, the husband and wife, who share three children together, George, Charlotte and Louis, are living in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor with their family after moving in at the end of summer 2022.

If you've been in TikTok recently you'll probably know one product is going viral: BPerfect’s Radiant Glow Perfector, made in collaboration with Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. The Radiant Glow Perfector, £16.95 here, is available in 6 versatile shades, and has gone viral on TikTok with many shoppers likening it to the more expensive Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, £39 here.

Kylie Jenner took the internet by storm this year after rumours of her dating Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet hit the web - and now her parent Caitlyn Jenner has spoken out about the potential romance. Speaking to OK! in an exclusive interview, Caitlyn - who shares Kylie and Kendall Jenner with ex-wife Kris - said that both her daughters are feeling loved up at the moment. "All I can say is both Kendall and Kylie are extremely happy right now,” the 73-year-old said.

Rebecca Loos has acknowledged the heartfelt well-wishes she's received from fans after her alleged 2003 'affair' was brought back up again in the new David and Victoria Beckham Netflix documentary. Former glamour model Rebecca, now 46, hit the headlines in 2003 after claiming she had an affair with David after working as his personal assistant.

In the UK, there are several specific rules that explain which members of the Royal Family are entitled to hold a prince or princess title. Many of these rules date from Letters Patent by King George V in 1917, where he wrote that all the children of the sovereign, the male-line grandchildren and the Prince of Wales’s eldest son were all allowed to hold a princely title. While Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie both have titles as they are male-line granddaughters of the late Queen, their children are not entitled to become a Prince or Princess.

Marta Balaga Don’t trust Mads Mikkelsen with your script. “‘Casino Royale’ was the first screenplay with my name on every single page. Which also means that if you lose it, it’s on you.

With the nights drawing in, thoughts are turning to this year's big festive light events and there are plenty of them.

Nearly 20 churches in Greater Manchester could be closed due to rising costs, it has been revealed. The plan, put forward by the Diocese of Liverpool, which oversees churches in Wigan, has already outlined four churches that will be released with another 15 vulnerable to closure.

Bedraggled, befuddled and beaten. No, not Manchester United traipsing off in midweek but the Reds leaving the Brentford Community Stadium a little over a year ago.

Thousands of households in Rochdale are facing an uncertain future as Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) seeks to remove powers from tenants and employees.

The Dingles have been through everything in Emmerdale ever since Ben Dingle's arrival in 1994. Zak Dingle soon followed his son to the village and the rest, as they say, is history.

Super Soap Week will just be the tip of the iceberg, or should we say cliff-edge, with a fresh affair, a health bombshell, an explosive new arrival and two more babies on the cars - one being that of Billy and Dawn Fletcher - to come in Emmerdale.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The California Senate voted on Thursday to grant unemployment benefits to workers who are on strike. The bill passed with a 27-12 vote. The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA have each expressed support for the bill.

A bill that would make striking workers in California eligible to receive up to $450 a week in unemployment insurance benefits passed in the state Senate on Thursday by a vote of 27-12. Senate Bill 799, which passed in the state Assembly last month, now heads to the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who can either sign it into law or veto it.

A bill that wouldmake striking workers in California eligible to receive unemployment benefits was approved on Wednesday by a 4-1 vote of the state Senate’sLabor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee. Senate Bill 799, which has already been passed by the state Assembly, now goes to a vote of the full Senate. If approved there, it will be up to Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign it into law or veto it. Last year, he vetoed 169 bills while signing nearly 1,000.

Tech CEOs and other industry leaders converged on the stately top floor of a Senate office building on Wednesday for a closed-door forum with lawmakers focused on potential regulation of AI.

A bill that would provide unemployment insurance to striking workers in California passed the state Assembly on Monday and now is headed to the Senate Labor Committee and then to the Senate floor. If passed there, Senate Bill 799 would go to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature.

This is Day 129 of the WGA strike and Day 56 of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

The Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA will rally on Thursday at Amazon Studio in Culver City to highlight their push a bill that would provide unemployment insurance to striking workers in California. Striking writers and actors in New York and New Jersey are already eligible to receive unemployment benefits after 14 days on the picket line, but not in California.

WGA West President Meredith Stiehm and SAG-AFTRA Secretary-Treasurer Joely Fisher were in Sacramento last week lobbying California legislators for passage of Senate Bill 799, which would make striking workers eligible to collect unemployment benefits. The bill passed through the Assembly Insurance Committee on Thursday and the Legislature has until September 14 to send the bill to the Governor’s desk.