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1+ hour ago (231+ words) There is a new hope that the youngest generation of "Star Wars" fans can see the original theatrical release of the film on the big screen. The film franchise's official website posted that the original "Star Wars" will be screened for its 50th anniversary in 2027. It will be a "newly restored" version of the benchmark sci-fi film that launched a genre, complete with the scene where Han shoots first. IGN said it is likely the same version that was shown in London at the Film on Film Festival. George Lucas has replaced the original cut with the "Special Edition" version over the decades, IGN said. He said that the "Special Edition" was the true version of the film, calling the one released in 1977 a "half-completed film" in an interview with the AP in 2004. But in October, he told People magazine, "Of…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (205+ words) SANTA FE, N.M. " Three different conceptual plans have been released, showing how the New Mexico State Fairgrounds may be redeveloped in the near future. Two of the plans call for the fairgrounds to remain roughly where they are now at Expo New Mexico, according to renderings and diagrams the governor's office released Monday. All of the plans ultimately preserve the Downs Racetrack and Casino's current footprint and propose mixed-use housing, traffic and pedestrian safety upgrades, entertainment venues, green spaces and business space. Here are the three concepts with a rendering, a diagram and the governor's office's explanation for each: This option delivers mixed-use housing, new retail space and a 10-acre community park." Concept 2 relocates the State Fair Midway to make room for the development of "an expanded live-work-play neighborhood." It proposes: Concept 3 would completely overhaul the area and build the following…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago (315+ words) Waymo will be issuing a recall of the software for its self-driving taxis. The recall will be filed this week, the company said, according to TechCrunch. The update corrects a problem that allowed the robotaxis to go around school buses, the company said. The software was updated on Nov. 17, but the recall, like many other software updates for other vehicles, is being filed after the update went out. It comes at a time when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been reviewing the operation of the autonomous cars and complaints from Atlanta and Austin officials on how Waymo's robotaxis deal with school buses, TechCrunch reported. The NHTSA started investigating in October after footage came to light of a Waymo taxi going around a bus while the stop sign was extended, lights were flashing and kids were getting off the…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago (1390+ words) With the GHSA state championship matchups set for all but one classification, here's a closer look at what got those teams to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and what playing in the state title game means. Buford led 11-7 midway in the third quarter and scored four unanswered touchdowns. Dayton Raiola was 6-of-11 passing for 177 yards and a touchdown. Dylan McCoy rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown. Ethan Hauser, Ashton Thomas and C.J. Sibley intercepted passes....

2+ hour, 29+ min ago (464+ words) A northwest Georgia state senator said on social media Monday that he plans to run for the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. State Sen. Colton Moore, a Republican from Trenton, said in a video on X that he is running to "continue the fight against radical left lunatics." dluow lliw lliw deripxenu raelcnu ot eht eht taht ,mret mret .noisses kees nur nruter ngiser tseuqer ro ton evitalsigel srekamwal wal ni yletaidemmi fi fi sih eh gnisiardnuf lluf morf morf rof rof llif gnirud gnirud did .tnemmoc .ngiapmac nigeb srab a a etatS etaneS erooM erooM s'tI s'eneerG aigroeG 7202 raey niw lliw ohw nehw sretov ylekilnu raey-owt ot ot ot eht eht eht .mret mret laiceps laiceps noos tes evres taes gniniamer sllop ro fo tsal ti si si si ni ni reh reh ylivaeh daeh…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago (869+ words) The fight for Warner Bros. Discovery has become an all-out bidding war. Days after Netflix announced its plans to acquire the storied Hollywood institution's studio and streaming businesses, Paramount has launched an all-cash offer for the entirety of the company. But unlike Netflix, Paramount wants more than the Warner Bros. studio, HBO and HBO Max. Paramount also wants traditional networks like the Atlanta-based CNN, TNT and TBS....

3+ hour, 14+ min ago (211+ words) A battle for control of Waner Bro. Discovery is brewing despite the company announcing that Netflix was going to buy the entertainment juggernaut. It is the same deal that Paramount offered before Warner Bros. decided to sell the company to Netflix. Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix had not responded by mid Monday morning, Variety reported. Paramount wants the entire company, including the Global Networks segment. Paramount fired back at the WB/Netflix deal, saying it "exposes WBD shareholders to a protracted multi-jurisdictional regulatory clearance process with an uncertain outcome along with a complex and volatile mix of equity and cash," the AP reported. The Netflix deal is made of cash and stock and is valued at $27.75 a share, with a total value of $82.7 billion, including debt, but does not include CNN and Discovery. Paramount said the value of its proposal…...

4+ hour, 25+ min ago (134+ words) Stars were up early on Monday for the Golden Globes nomination announcements. Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall shared the duties to announce this year's nominees who will be in contention for the award that highlights the best of film, TV and podcasts. There are 28 categories this year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Helen Mirren will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award, while Sarah Jessica Parker will get the Carol Burnett Award. The Golden Globes will be handed out on Jan. 11 with Nikki Glaser hosting once again. Best Male Actor - Drama Best Supporting Female Actor Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture Best Supporting Male Actor Best Score Motion Picture Best Non-English Language Motion Picture The story is being updated; check back for the complete list....

4+ hour, 51+ min ago (242+ words) State Rep. Sharon Henderson, a Democrat from Newton County, was arrested Monday on charges of defrauding the federal government and making false statements. She will appear before a federal judge Monday afternoon and is expected to enter a not-guilty plea, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. elihw tnemyolpmenu rednu eht taht yas .sesneterp cimednap ni rof rof laredef eslaf etadidnac stifeneb deilppa a esuoH nosredneH aigroeG seitirohtuA 0202 gnikrow ohw hcihw saw ot hguorht esoht rieht eht eht eht taht ehs dedivorp ,margorp ,cimednap no fo tsol sboj reh reh rof rof demialc hsac esuaceb ecnatsissa noitacilppa noitacilppa yldegella loohcS hcraM nI yrneH nosredneH stcirtsiD ytnuoC 91-DIVOC .0202 krow erew saw saw elbanu ot ot ot ,neht eht taht nrows dettimbus gnitats ehs ehs .enitnarauq ecalp .eciffo fo fo edam ni reh ,gnilif tnemyolpme thgie truoc surivanoroc snoitacifitrec snoitacifitrec esuaceb ta yldegella…...

5+ hour, 36+ min ago (89+ words) Notable names from the worlds of politics, music, theatre and sports attended the Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 7. Image 0 of 64 Man shot at young shopper outside Lowe's. He thought he should be rewarded, witness says Hundreds of flights canceled at world's busiest airport A man was found beaten to death in his sister's car. One of those arrested was a friend Atlanta megachurch pastor: "Slap in the face' to drop free park admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth Police ID suspect in deadly Bojangles shooting as employee...