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Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scandal star Bellamy Young DEMANDS the show returns as she weighs in on current political climate
Scandal star Bellamy Young is calling for the popular political thriller to return amid the current turbulent political backdrop – and she's even revealed the cast would leap at reprising their characters. The 55-year-old actress famously played Melody 'Mellie' Grant in the series, the no-nonsense powerhouse who started as the First Lady of the United States before running as a Republican presidential candidate and going on to become the first female President of the United States. Speaking exclusively to at the New York Women in Communications Matrix Awards, where she was an honoree, Bellamy proclaimed that she is 'through' with men leading the country. On the red carpet at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, she also revealed that the cast of Scandal have fond memories of the series and would love the opportunity to take the story further. Bellamy said: 'So our sweet Kate Burton was president for like a week when we shot this, but yes, I was the first elected. When is it going to happen [in reality]? I'm so through with this!' She continued: 'We're well past - if you look at the state of the world - we're well overdue for any sort of diversion from our historic path. 'But even being in the care of the women tonight of New York WICI (Women in Communications Inc.) as they plan for this event, we are given to a certain degree of thoughtfulness and attention to detail that I think would be really strategically important in running a thorough formation.' There has never been a female President of the United States, although Kamala Harris fought for the top job as the Democrat nominee in the 2024 Election. Hillary Clinton also ran against Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential Election. Scandal ran on ABC from 2012 to 2018 across seven seasons. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the political thriller is set Washington, D.C., and focuses on Olivia Pope's (Kerry Washington) crisis management firm and its staff, as well as staff at the White House and surrounding political scene. The cast starred Tony Goldwyn as Fitzgerald Grant III, President of the United States, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins, Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene, Joshua Malina as David Rosen, and Scott Foley as Jake Ballard. When asked whether there have been conversations about Scandal returning to television screens, Bellamy expressed her desire to revisit the show. She added: 'So I wish that that were implemented. All the actors would show up anywhere tonight and start filming. We would love it. 'Shonda has always been clear that she knew where the story started and she knew where the story ended, but never say never. 'She also didn't know where the future was going when she started and finished that story, so who's to say? 'Maybe there's an itch she might be looking to scratch. I can only put it into the ether.' Besides Bellamy, this year's Matrix honorees also included Kristen Welker, Moderator of NBC's Meet the Press; Leslie Berland, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Verizon; Nkechi Okoro Carroll, writer, showrunner, producer; and Dustee Jenkins, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Spotify. Teneshia Jackson Warner, Founder and CEO of Egami Group was also honored, as well as Lucy Kaylin, Editorial Director of Hearst Magazines. This year's theme is Leading Luminaries and the honorees are luminaries who are lighting the path of success and influencing the future. Speaking to on the red carpet, Kristen Welker said that it was 'an incredible honor' to be recognized by the New York Women in Communications. 'Several of my colleagues at NBC News have won this award; Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and the great Andrea Mitchell, who's here tonight presenting me with my award,' she enthused. 'So it's a pinch me moment. I don't know how I'm going to get through my remarks after Andrea speaks. It really is incredibly humbling, so I'm excited.' 'If I could go back and talk to my teenage self, I would say, always believe in yourself,' Kristen, 48, continued. 'People are going to doubt you all along the way, when you're starting, when you're in the middle of your career, even when you get your dream job, and the one thing that gets you through all of those trials and tribulations is to believe in yourself and to surround yourself by a loving group of friends and family and to have a great team. 'It's all about community.' The glitzy event was hosted by none other than media personality, podcaster, and attorney, Rachel Lindsay, who made history as the first Black female lead of The Bachelorette. 'It's one of those events where I feel like the energy in the room is so infectious,' she told 'It's just such an honor to be here, to be standing before people who are just here to support women, not just who are currently doing it, but investing in the people that are going to do it. 'So that's just really cool. I'm just like, I'm just happy to be invited.'
Iraqi News
07-05-2025
- Health
- Iraqi News
Al-Sudani meets with a Delegation from the Warith International Cancer Institute (WICI)
Baghdad-INA Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today with a delegation from the Warith International Cancer Institute (WICI), affiliated with the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein. The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA):'The meeting included a review of the operations of Warith Hospital for Cancer Treatment and discussions on ways to enhance its role in providing care and treatment for cancer patients.' The Prime Minister reaffirmed,' the government's commitment to supporting and overseeing healthcare institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Health, the holy shrines, and the private sector. He stressed the importance of facilitating the work of Warith Hospital through the relevant institutions to improve the quality of medical services provided to all Iraqis.' Prime Minister Al-Sudani also praised,' the efforts of charitable work and emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation with the private healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors ,he pointed out that there have been notable advancements in this area, including the registration of six new cancer medications at the cancer drug manufacturing plant in Karbala, in addition to two new factories under construction—one in Baghdad and the other in Basra.'
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
7 things to know about today's hearing to increase shipping in Hawaiʻi by 20-76%
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Young Brothers, LLC is a company that ships goods between each of our islands here in Hawaiʻi. They bring everything from shipping containers and cars to basic household items, and they have asked for a large price increase in shipping costs. And with Hawaiʻi depending on 98% of all goods coming from some place other than Hawaiʻi, most everyone relies on nearly everything being shipped in. Here's what you need to know: 1. Big price increase: Young Brothers is asking for a 27% increase in its shipping rates, which would add an extra $26 million in revenue. They claim this is needed to cover company costs like buying new barges and tugs to keep the service safe and reliable. 2. Inflation and rising costs: The company says the price increase is also needed because their operating expenses are rising and shipping volumes have not returned to the levels they were at before the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index (WICI): Young Brothers wants to use a new system called WICI. This will adjust shipping rates every year based on inflation, but it would be limited to a 5% increase each year to keep costs reasonable for customers. Click to read more about Hawaiʻi's Senate Bill 2756 that created WICI and to read more about Hawaiʻi's Senate Bill 21 that authorized public utilities to automatically implement WICI.4. Temporary rate increase: In addition to the big price hike, the company plans a Temporary Rate Increase starting in April 2025. This would be a 20% increase in rates that will be followed by another 5% increase in July 2025. 5. Specific Rate Increases: Some types of shipping will see large increases, such as: 45% increase for refrigerated cargo. 41.5% to 76.6% increase for minimum shipping charges. 35% increase for certain container shipments. 6. Specific rate increases by island: Here's a breakdown of how much shipping will increase for each island: Oʻahu to Hawaiʻi (Hilo and Kawaihae): 35% increase for most rates. Oʻahu to Kauaʻi (Nawiliwili): 35% increase for most rates. Oʻahu to Maui (Kahului): 35% increase for most rates. Oʻahu to Molokaʻi (Kaunakakai): 41.5% to 76.6% increase for some rates. Oʻahu to Lānaʻi (Kaumalapau): 35% increase for most rates. 7. Public input: The public can share their opinions about the price increases by writing or speaking at hearings. The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission will review whether the increases are fair and reasonable. These are the public hearing dates, times and locations: Oʻahu Date and time: April 7 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission Hearing Room located at 465 South King Street, Room 103, Honolulu. Hybrid participation options: Online: Click here to join the meeting. Meeting number: 2551 520 6450. Password: 0255. Telephone dial-in: +1-650-479-3208. Access code: 2551 520 6450. Hawaiʻi Island in Kona Date and time: April 8, at 5:30 p.m. Location: Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority (NELHA) Hale Iako Building, Collaboration Area located at 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua-Kona. 96740 Hawaiʻi Island in Hilo Date and time: April 9 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Hawaiʻi Community College, Building 388, Rooms 101 and 102 located at1175 Manono Street, Hilo. Kauaʻi Date and time: April 14 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Lihue State Office Building Conference Rooms 209 A, B and C located at 3060 Eiwa Street, Lihue, HI 96766 You can click to read more from the Public Utilities Commission. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 This price hike will affect many types of shipping, and people are encouraged to comment if they have concerns. Will this motivate Hawaiʻi to consider long term investment in local production? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
