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‘Hosting has brought a very special family into our home’: Stroud stands with Ukraine

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the world looked on in horror. Fiona and Heidi were no different, and they both decided to do something to help innocent people displaced by the conflict.

Community group Stroud Stands with Ukraine (SSWU) knows first-hand how painful a reminder the second anniversary is for people who have had to leave behind a beloved country, family, friends, homes and jobs.

“Hosting has brought a very special family into our home and we have made lifelong friends. We have shared our cultures and customs with each other and eaten many meals together,” revealed host Fiona.  

“Of course it is difficult for both parties, but by taking a risk, you can gain loyal friends for life,” said Irina, who is hosted by Fiona.

The huge emotional upheaval to find…


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Ken Jennings Crosses Picket Line To Host ‘Jeopardy!’ As Mayim Bialik Stands With WGA Strikers

By Corey Atad.

It’s a hosting switcheroo on “Jeopardy!”

According to Deadline, Ken Jennings will host the show’s final week of episodes in season 39, taking over from Mayim Bialik, who is standing with Writers Guild of America strikers.


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The final episodes, which are set to be filmed between May 16 and May 19, were set to be hosted by Bialik, but she reportedly declined her hosting duties in solidarity with the WGA.

Mayim Bialik – Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/CP Images
Mayim Bialik – Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/CP Images

“Jeopardy!” is a union show, with contributions and questions written by WGA members in advance of the season and the current…


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Ken Jennings Crosses Picket Line To Host 'Jeopardy!' As Mayim Bialik Stands With WGA … – MSN


It’s a hosting switcheroo on “Jeopardy!”

According to Deadline, Ken Jennings will host the show’s final week of episodes in season 39, taking over from Mayim Bialik, who is standing with Writers Guild of America strikers.

The final episodes, which are set to be filmed between May 16 and May 19, were set to be hosted by Bialik, but she reportedly declined her hosting duties in solidarity with the WGA.

“Jeopardy!” is a union show, with contributions and questions written by WGA members in advance of the season and the current strike.

Writers on the show have been on the picket lines as part of the strike.

On Twitter, Jennings was roundly criticized for crossing the picket line rather than standing with Bialik and the writers.

Jenings and Bialik have shared hosting duties on…


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