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December 9, 2025

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‘Father Ted’ writer Graham Linehan cleared of harassing transgender activist

December 8, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on ‘Father Ted’ writer Graham Linehan cleared of harassing transgender activist

Graham Linehan, left, writer of hit comedies including “Father Ted” and “The IT Crowd,” appears with author, journalist and filmmaker Jon Ronson in 2010. Linehan has been cleared of harassment charges brought by a trans […]

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“Zootopia 2” delivers creativity, chemistry; falls short of original

December 4, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on “Zootopia 2” delivers creativity, chemistry; falls short of original

Former con artist Nick Wilde, voiced by Jason Bateman, and bunny police officer Judy Hopps, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, return in “Zootopia 2.” (Disney via AP) 2016 was a great year for animation. Disney gave […]

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Sony, Warner, Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay

November 30, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Sony, Warner, Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay

Ed Sheeran, whose label Warner Music Group settled a copyright dispute with Udio over unauthorized use of its catalogue, performs during “Ed Sheeran’s Play: Live from New York” in 2025, in New York. (Andy Kropa […]

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Christmas in Hart Square Village educates, embraces holiday season

November 26, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Christmas in Hart Square Village educates, embraces holiday season

A historical interpreter leads a service in the church at Hart Square Village. (Courtesy Rebecca Hart / Hart Square Foundation) VALE — Visitors can jump back to Colonial times and beyond this Christmas season with […]

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Roblox steps up age checks, groups younger users into age-based chats

November 24, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Roblox steps up age checks, groups younger users into age-based chats

Roblox has faced criticism on whether it has done enough to keep children safe while using the gaming platform. (Leon Keith / AP Photo) Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who […]

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Charismatic cast, suspense makes third ‘Now You See Me’ worth it

November 23, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Charismatic cast, suspense makes third ‘Now You See Me’ worth it

Woody Harrelson speaks with the media at the premiere of “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” in New York on Nov. 10. (Ted Shaffrey / AP Photo) It was all the way back in […]

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Avett Brothers, Patton find unexpected chemistry in AVTT/PTTN

November 20, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Avett Brothers, Patton find unexpected chemistry in AVTT/PTTN

Scott Avett, left, and Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers perform during Concert for Carolina in October 2024 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. (Amy Harris / Invision / AP) CONCORD — Ascending from […]

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Mysteries solved with internet, modern tech in new Agatha Christie show

November 17, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Mysteries solved with internet, modern tech in new Agatha Christie show

Antonia Thomas and Josh Dylan star in the Agatha Christie series “Tommy & Tuppence,” filmed in Beaconsfield, England, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (Scott A Garfitt / Invision / AP Photo) LONDON — The scene: […]

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Life as a kitten mule

November 16, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Life as a kitten mule

“They look like raw chicken.” Except raw chicken won’t cost as much as a semester’s tuition at a state school. A Sphynx kitten will. (Shawn Krest / North State Journal) I’ve driven on Interstate 95 […]

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Music Review: Waxahatchee releases ‘Snocaps’ with twin sister, surprises fans

November 10, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Music Review: Waxahatchee releases ‘Snocaps’ with twin sister, surprises fans

Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee teamed up with her twin sister and former bandmate Allison to write and record “Snocaps.” (ANTI- Records via AP) NEW YORK — For the recently converted Waxahatchee fan, Alabama-raised singer-songwriter Katie […]

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    LONDON — The co-creator of British TV sitcoms “Father Ted” and the “IT Crowd” was cleared last Tuesday of harassing a transgender activist on social media, but he was found guilty of damaging their mobile [...] The post ‘Father Ted’ writer Graham Linehan cleared of harassing transgender activist first appeared on The North State Journal.
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