Jean Smart sent fans wild as she gave a shout-out to lesbians while hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time during the show’s 50th season premiere. The Hacks actress, 73 – who recently received a standing ovation after winning an Emmy Award for Best Actress earlier this month – also joined musical guest, Jelly Roll, during the big night. Maya Rudolph also returned to the SNL stage to portray Kamala Harris – 17 years after her exit from the sketch comedy series back in 2007. Smart kicked off her opening monologue as she was greeted by cheers and applause from the live audience while sporting a bedazzled, light pink suit and white, satin top underneath. Jena gushed that she was ‘honored’ to be hosting SNL for its 50th season premiere, and added, ‘It truly is incredible to be… Source link
Read More »Jean Smart Pokes Fun At ‘SNL,’ NYC & Eric Adams In Opening Monologue
Jean Smart happens to like New York! In her tight opening monologue to kick off Season 50 of Saturday Night Live, the multi-Emmy-winning veteran actress took aim at everyone and everything from recently indicted New York Mayor Eric Adams to the NBC late-night show she was hosting. “It really is incredible to be here,” the Hacks star joked. “I haven’t gotten all dressed up and had hundreds of people clap for me in … days, honestly.” (Smart was, of course, referring to the Emmys, held September 15.) She continued, poking fun at the late-night sketch series, “I remember watching the very first episode of SNL and thinking, ‘Someday, I’m gonna host that show.’ And this is the first Saturday that worked with my schedule.” At this… Source link
Read More »Rs 18,066 Is The Minimum Wage In Delhi, 117% Higher Than UP – Trak.in
The Delhi government has increased the minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers, further solidifying its position as offering the highest minimum wage in the country. Unskilled workers will now earn Rs 18,066, up from the previous Rs 17,494. Semi-skilled workers will receive Rs 19,929 (up from Rs 19,279), and skilled workers will see their wages rise to Rs 21,917 (from Rs 21,215). Announcing the changes, Delhi CM Atishi stated that the new rates will come into effect starting October 1. “Delhi has the highest minimum wage in the entire country,” Atishi remarked, comparing the wages to those in BJP-ruled states, where the minimum wage for unskilled workers is significantly lower. Comparisons with BJP-Ruled States During her announcement, Atishi highlighted… Source link
Read More »AI Detects 5687 Traffic Violations Every Hour In Bengaluru – Trak.in
From May to September 2024, Bengaluru saw an astonishing 80 lakh traffic violations captured by AI-based enforcement cameras. These cameras, installed at over 50 junctions, detected an average of 5,687 violations per hour, highlighting the city’s growing road safety concerns. The data was shared during the 25th SAFE Annual Convention, organized by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Top Violations and Peak Hours The AI-based cameras recorded an average of 57,942 violations per day, with peak traffic hours between 8 am and 9 am registering the highest number of cases. Wrong-way driving was the most frequent violation, with 2,300 cases flagged per day. Other common violations included red light running, stop line infractions, and failure to wear helmets or seat… Source link
Read More »UWLC’s Women United hosting Communitywide Speaker Series
United Way of Lake County’s Women United is hosting a “Communitywide Speaker Series” focusing on human trafficking in Northeast Ohio from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at The Paradigm at Mentor High School. Sponsored by Laketran, the “event brings together professionals to educate, inform and mobilize the community on this critical public safety issue.” The presentation will feature a keynote address, followed by a panel discussion with seven local experts who will cover topics such as human trafficking prevalence, warning signs and red flags, and available care and resources. “This (speaker series) is a powerful opportunity for our community to come together and learn more about the realities of human trafficking, its impact, and how we can all play a part in stopping it,” said… Source link
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