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Axios
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
"Mad Men" creator debuts new John Wilkes Booth play in Baltimore
The creator of "Mad Men" is behind a new play running in Baltimore about John Wilkes Booth. Why it matters: Matthew Weiner was partly inspired to write his play " John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only!" after watching the Jan. 6 riot unfold and seeing echoes of the same division, violence and anger that led to President Lincoln's assassination, he told the Washington Post. "Booth isn't just a relic. He's a warning," reads a description of the show. "One we still haven't heeded. In this play, past is … prologue." What they're saying:"We spent too much time paying attention to our heroes and not enough time paying attention to our villains," Weiner — a nine-time Emmy winner who also wrote for "The Sopranos" — told the Post. "We do not want to look at them, but they tell us a lot." "[Because] the fact remains that we live in the consequences of what [Booth] did right now in the fact that the Civil War never ended." State of play: Weiner is known for diving into morally complicated characters, which he does in the darkly comedic show as Booth tells his version of the events of his life and his decision to kill Lincoln.
Edinburgh Live
7 hours ago
- General
- Edinburgh Live
New Edinburgh Green group leader wants 'more than shallow promises'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Green councillors have elected a new co-leader who wants 'more than shallow promises' from the city's administration for Edinburgh's most vulnerable. Councillor Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, who represents Forth ward, will take over from Councillor Susan Rae, who stepped down after a year in the post. Cllr Kinross-O'Neill said: 'I'm very excited to have been elected as Green co-convenor of our Edinburgh Councillor group. 'As a strong progressive party in opposition it is more important than ever that we see diverse voices represented in leadership. I'm hoping to speak for people in the city whose voices are silenced or ignored by decision makers in the Council. 'We know that disabled people, trans people, migrants and refugees, those on lower incomes or in poverty, need more than shallow promises, delay and denial from our current administration in Edinburgh. 'Greens will always stand up for those who need it most and continue to scrutinise, develop policy or facilitate grassroots action that tackles the horrific impacts of the climate crisis.' Cllr Kinross-O'Neill has been elected for a two-year term, while Councillor Chas Booth will stay on as the Green group's other leader for one more year, after also being returned in the election. The Edinburgh Green group elects two co-conveners, unlike the city's other political groups which each have one. Cllrs Booth and Kinross-O'Neill will each earn £30,686 per year, with other group leaders earning £40,027. Cllr Booth said: 'I'm delighted that Edinburgh Green Councillors have selected me to continue as Co-Convener of the group. 'As the chaos of the extreme minority Labour administration continues it is vital that we have a strong Green voice in opposition. 'I would like to pay tribute to Susan Rae who has been my fellow Co-Convener over the past year and who it has been a joy to work with. 'Susan's tenacity, passion and keen political instincts have been invaluable to the Edinburgh Green Councillors and helped us secure many wins for people across the city. 'I'm looking forward to continuing that legacy with Cllr Kinross-O'Neill and my Green Councillor colleagues.' Green councillor Alex Staniforth stood against Cllr Booth, who was first elected as a Green group co-leader last year.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Myrtle Beach hotels, motels reflect on this year's season before busy CCMF weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — With the summer season just around the corner, Myrtle Beach hotels and motels are reflecting on this year's season before this weekend's Carolina Country Music Fest. The event draws in thousands of people to the city each year, which means local hotels and motels typically anticipate fully-booked rooms. But Theresa Willey, a desk worker at Midtown Inn & Cottages, says she feels this weekend may look a little different. For years, Willey said the motel has had every room booked for months for the CCMF weekend. She said people who have come each year have turned into family as they watch the concerts from the motel's balconies. But Willey feels this year's lineup may be the reason why not every room is booked. She's unsure if the economy or tariffs play a role in the motel's business this year. 'The big names that they're used to for country music aren't here like they normally are,' she said. 'A lot of people don't look at Kid Rock as a country artist. Jelly Roll, I think because he is the new artist, that a lot of people are excited about him. But they still don't know what side of the fence he's on.' Willey said this year's season for business has been up and down due to weather. With this weekend's forecast showing rain, she hopes it doesn't turn away even more guests. In years past — rain or shine — Willey said country music lovers have made their way to the motel to watch the concert from the motel. Which makes her believe the lineup is the main reason why some familiar faces won't be returning to stay at Midtown Inn & Cottages. 'I'm going to miss a lot of them, because it's like a big family weekend, like a reunion, you know?' she said. 'So I'm going to miss a lot of the people who are normally here. But then you get to meet new faces that are coming in.' Willey said the motel will continue to rely on CCMF for business, but she said they may need to rely more heavily on bike week events moving forward. Down the road along the boulevard, Oceans One Bar Harbor and Bermuda Sands Hotels' executive director of operations, Ray Booth, said this year's season has been steady. But he says the hotel's rates are different. 'The rates are a little bit depressed. A lot of competition in the area, and it seems like people were a little bit more on a budget looking for a deal,' he said. Booth said CCMF is also one of their best weekends for bookings of the entire year. He said they plan to have more bookings made for the event later in the week and anticipates most of the guests coming in Thursday. Booth said he believes inflation has more to do with the hotel's business fluctuation this season. 'I think inflation has more to do than anything than tariffs do,' he said. 'You know, people have had their wallets pinched for the last few years and they're trying to to save as much as they can. But hopefully with some prices coming down now, gas prices are coming down — Hopefully you will see a lot more people traveling this summer.' Although some out-of-towners have been concerned about recent crime on Ocean Boulevard, Booth feels that's not a main reason impacting the hotel's business. 'I've had people call and say, 'Well, I heard there was a shooting or something.' You know, and they wonder whether it's safe. Obviously, you tell them that we are safe, that the police do everything they can do, and hopefully they can limit those types of incidents,' he said. 'Then you ask them where they're from and they tell you Chicago. So, it's all relative. Even though we're a small town, we still have the crime just like everybody else does.' Booth said being in a market where other hotels compete just around the corner, making sure the business stays on top isn't easy. 'Most of the hotels last year, I think, were probably down 6 or 7%. You know, we're still coming off a down year, but increasing prices are not something you do when you're in a market that has heavy competition,' he said. 'We just have to deal with it and overcome it.' Carolina Country Music Fest begins Thursday and ends Sunday. * * * Gabby Jonas joined the News13 team as a multimedia journalist in April 2024. She is from Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Kent State University in May 2023. Follow Gabby on X, formerly Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- General
- Edinburgh Reporter
Green councillors elect a new co-leader
Green councillors have elected a new co-leader who wants 'more than shallow promises' from the city's administration for Edinburgh's most vulnerable. Councillor Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill, who represents Forth ward, will take over from Councillor Susan Rae, who stepped down after a year in the post. Cllr Kinross-O'Neill said: 'I'm very excited to have been elected as Green co-convenor of our Edinburgh Councillor group. 'As a strong progressive party in opposition it is more important than ever that we see diverse voices represented in leadership. I'm hoping to speak for people in the city whose voices are silenced or ignored by decision makers in the Council. 'We know that disabled people, trans people, migrants and refugees, those on lower incomes or in poverty, need more than shallow promises, delay and denial from our current administration in Edinburgh. 'Greens will always stand up for those who need it most and continue to scrutinise, develop policy or facilitate grassroots action that tackles the horrific impacts of the climate crisis.' Cllr Kinross-O'Neill has been elected for a two-year term, while Councillor Chas Booth will stay on as the Green group's other leader for one more year, after also being returned in the election. The Edinburgh Green group elects two co-conveners, unlike the city's other political groups which each have one. Cllrs Booth and Kinross-O'Neill will each earn £30,686 per year, with other group leaders earning £40,027. Cllr Booth said: 'I'm delighted that Edinburgh Green Councillors have selected me to continue as Co-Convener of the group. 'As the chaos of the extreme minority Labour administration continues it is vital that we have a strong Green voice in opposition. 'I would like to pay tribute to Susan Rae who has been my fellow Co-Convener over the past year and who it has been a joy to work with. 'Susan's tenacity, passion and keen political instincts have been invaluable to the Edinburgh Green Councillors and helped us secure many wins for people across the city. 'I'm looking forward to continuing that legacy with Cllr Kinross-O'Neill and my Green Councillor colleagues.' Green councillor Alex Staniforth stood against Cllr Booth, who was first elected as a Green group co-leader last year. Joseph Sullivan Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
History-making Scots golf star spotted soaking up the sun ahead of remarkable comeback after THREE YEARS of injury hell
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CARLY BOOTH hasn't played a competitive tour event since May 2022. But that's all about to change for the popular golf star. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Carly Booth will be back on the Ladies European Tour this week Credit: INSTAGRAM/@CARLYABOOTH 3 The popular golf star will complete a stunning comeback Credit: PA:Press Association 3 She'll be hoping to be all smiles again after three years of injury hell Credit: Kenny Smith Photography Booth, 32, made history as a youngster when she became the youngest ladies' club champion when she was just ELEVEN. She went on to play in her first professional event aged 14, finishing an impressive 13 at the Ladies Scottish Open. Booth's early pro career was highly successful and she won her first event in May 2012 - the Ladies Scottish Open. Her second Ladies European Tour triumph came the following month when she won the Swiss Open. Booth would have to wait seven years for her third LET victory, triumphing at the Czech Ladies Open in August 2019. A hugely popular player, her athletic ability and occasional unleashing of some BACKFLIPS on the course earned her plenty of fans. But her golf career has been full of frustration in recent years, with injury absolutely wreaking havoc. First of all, she required shoulder surgery in 2020 before making a return. A freak accident in 2022 saw Booth slip in her kitchen, and she felt her knee pop out. The injury required surgery and in early 2024, she underwent the knife again to undergo a reconstruction of her ACL. Scots golfer Carly Booth pulls off daring backflip with the help of rugby hunk Max Evans Months later, she had an operation on her OTHER knee. In those days, a return to professional golf might've seemed a distant dream but this week, it will become a REALITY for Booth. More than three years on from her last LET appearance, she's part of the field for the Tenerife Women's Open. She revealed in a social media post late last year that she was eyeing a positive 2025. Booth said in October: "I have to admit, it's been tough having surgery on both knees this year. "A constant uphill battle, but feeling positive and making great progress. "Looking forward to what next year brings." The Tenerife Women's Open is back on the LET schedule for the first time since 2011. Booth and the rest of the field will head to Abama Golf on the west side of the island. Booth has already checked in to the impressive resort for some practice. She also shared a snap chilling out in a jacuzzi ahead of Thursday's opening round. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
