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Screen Geek
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
'Rush Hour' Receives Trigger Warning During TV Broadcast
The 1998 buddy cop action comedy Rush Hour is nearly thirty years old. The world has changed quite a bit since its release near the tail-end of the 1990s, and now Rush Hour has been given a trigger warning as a result. The usage of trigger warnings has become more popular in recent years as distributors attempt to warn some viewers that the content they're about to watch might not hold up to today's cultural and societal standards. Such titles can be considered to be problematic, and as the below trigger warning notes, it means Rush Hour might include content that's considered 'outdated' or even 'offensive.' Obviously not all viewers might agree with those sentiments, especially since Rush Hour is mostly a comedy movie featuring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan rather than something genuinely mean-spirited. Either way, as shared via X, a trigger warning attached to Rush Hour on the USA Network has been spotted. The warning reads as follows: 'We all love our 90's buddy comedies… but this movie was created in a different time,' the warning begins. 'FYI: Certain depictions, language and humor may seem outdated and at times offensive.' They put a warning in front of 'Rush Hour' because of Gen Z — 🖤 Physical Media Forever 🖤 (@VHSDVDBLURAY4K) July 5, 2025 As mentioned, trigger warnings have become popular, so this might not be particularly surprising. However, for a film like Rush Hour to receive a warning, it's been enough to prompt many conversations on the matter. After all, viewers don't exactly enjoy receiving warnings, even if some viewers might find them useful. At the end of the day, viewers are generally aware of what they're watching and that times were different when older films were released. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any potential updates as we have them. While there are plenty of fans that feel rather frustrated to see a trigger warning like this attached to Rush Hour , it remains to be seen whether or not the practice of creating such warnings will continue or eventually cease.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Work starts on building 50MW North East Lincolnshire solar farm
Work has started on building a large solar farm near site between Aylesby and Healing will produce almost 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity, enough to power 27,000 Aura Power said construction work is expected to take up to nine will be connected by cabling to a nearby substation. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the solar farm would be landscaped with trees, hedgerows and wildflowers leading to a claimed 71% increase in Tucker, senior project manager at Aura Power, said: "We're excited to see this project come to life and look forward to working closely with the community during construction to minimise any disruption. "This solar farm is part of a broader mission to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy across the UK."The firm is offering £20,000 a year to local community projects over the 35 year life of the solar to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ESE Q1 Earnings Call: Maritime Acquisition Drives Growth Outlook, Margins Expand Across Segments
Engineered products manufacturer ESCO (NYSE:ESE) met Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 6.6% year on year to $265.5 million. The company's full-year revenue guidance of $1.2 billion at the midpoint came in 4.5% above analysts' estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.35 per share was 8.3% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy ESE? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $265.5 million vs analyst estimates of $266.4 million (6.6% year-on-year growth, in line) Adjusted EPS: $1.35 vs analyst estimates of $1.25 (8.3% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $56.67 million vs analyst estimates of $54.29 million (21.3% margin, 4.4% beat) Management raised its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to $6 at the midpoint, a 6.2% increase Operating Margin: 16.2%, up from 13.3% in the same quarter last year Backlog: $932.3 million at quarter end Market Capitalization: $4.75 billion ESCO'S first quarter results were shaped by improved operational performance across all three of its business segments, with management highlighting order acceleration and favorable product mix as key contributors. CEO Bryan Sayler emphasized the stabilization and recovery in the test segment, citing increased activity in electromagnetic compatibility, healthcare, and industrial end-markets. The utility group benefited from healthy demand in electricity infrastructure, while aerospace and defense growth was supported by increased Navy orders and commercial aerospace recovery. CFO Chris Tucker noted that incremental margins were driven by price increases, particularly in commercial aerospace, and better mix in both the utility and test businesses. Recent operational challenges in specific product lines, such as those discussed in prior years, were described as largely resolved, contributing to the margin expansion experienced this quarter. Looking ahead, ESCO's updated full-year adjusted EPS guidance—now an all-in range of $5.85 to $6.15 per share, which incorporates an increase in the base business outlook to $5.65-$5.85 per share and an estimated $0.20 to $0.30 per share from the recent ESCO Maritime Solutions acquisition—and its strategic priorities signal management's confidence in continued growth. CEO Bryan Sayler pointed to favorable end-market exposure in defense and utilities, noting, 'We feel strongly that our end market exposure remains favorable, and growth tailwinds should persist as we move forward.' Management is watching tariff impacts closely but believes mitigation efforts—including pricing adjustments and operational shifts—should limit the net effect. CFO Chris Tucker added that the maritime acquisition is trending at or above original projections and is expected to enhance both growth and margin profile. However, Sayler acknowledged that macroeconomic uncertainties and evolving trade policies could create headwinds, particularly if retaliatory actions emerge, but the company believes its diverse business mix provides resilience. Management attributed the quarter's improved profitability to favorable business mix, successful price actions, and the initial contribution from the newly acquired maritime business. Maritime Solutions acquisition completed: The closing of ESCO Maritime Solutions (formerly SM&P) was highlighted as a major strategic milestone that strengthens the company's margin and growth profile. Management stated the business is performing at or above original expectations, providing immediate contribution to both sales and adjusted earnings. Aerospace and defense margin expansion: Growth in Navy and commercial aerospace orders drove higher margins, supported by favorable program and customer mix. Price increases in commercial aerospace began to flow through, with CFO Chris Tucker noting, 'We're starting to see some of that really helping us and coming through nicely.' Utility group's product mix shift: The utility segment benefited from double-digit order growth at Doble, and margin gains were attributed to a shift toward higher-margin legacy offline testing products. NRG, another utility business, stabilized after prior declines, contributing to overall profitability. Test segment recovery: The test business saw a broad-based recovery in order activity, with strong demand in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, healthcare (notably magnet swaps in hospitals), and industrial applications like electromagnetic pulse (EMP) filters for data centers and utilities. Management described this as a trend likely to persist. Tariffs and trade risk mitigation: Management proactively included estimated tariff impacts in its outlook, with mitigation measures such as pricing actions and operational adjustments expected to offset some of the exposure. The company remains more of a net exporter, and broader risks are seen as demand-related if global trade tensions escalate. ESCO's full-year outlook is driven by the integration of the maritime acquisition, ongoing demand in defense and utility markets, and efforts to counteract tariff-related headwinds. Maritime Solutions integration: The addition of ESCO Maritime Solutions is expected to enhance both top-line growth and profit margins, with management projecting that the business will continue to outperform initial assumptions. Visibility into U.S. and Royal Navy programs provides confidence in sustained demand and healthy backlogs. End-market momentum in utilities and defense: Management anticipates stable growth in electricity infrastructure (driven by grid modernization, aging infrastructure, and extreme weather) and continued strength in prioritized defense programs, particularly submarines. Exposure to top Department of Defense priorities is expected to ensure funding stability. Tariff and macroeconomic uncertainties: While management has factored in estimated tariff costs, they are monitoring for potential retaliatory actions and slower demand in certain export markets. Actions such as price adjustments and operational flexibility are in place to help mitigate these risks, but broader economic shifts remain a possible headwind. Looking ahead, our analysts will be monitoring (1) the successful integration and ongoing performance of ESCO Maritime Solutions, particularly its contribution to margins and backlog; (2) order and sales momentum in the utility and test segments, especially as infrastructure investments and healthcare upgrades continue; and (3) management's effectiveness in offsetting tariff impacts through pricing and operational adjustments. Progress on the potential sale of VACCO and stability in defense funding will also be key indicators to watch. ESCO currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 29.7×. At this valuation, is it a buy or sell post earnings? See for yourself in our full research report (it's free). 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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jackie Chan Reveals Shocking Revelation About 'Rush Hour' Co-Star Chris Tucker
Jackie Chan Reveals Shocking Revelation About 'Rush Hour' Co-Star Chris Tucker originally appeared on Parade. may not have shown it on-screen, but years later, he's now sharing a huge admission about the filming process for iconic 1998 action film, Rush Hour. The iconic martial artist revealed that there was a major language barrier between himself and costar Chris Tucker—so much so, that he even went as far as to say he actually had "not a clue" about what the comedian was saying at all, during the "whole movie." It seems one of Tucker's famous lines from the movie, 'Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?," takes on a whole new meaning. 🎬 While visiting The Kelly Clarkson Show on Tuesday, June 3, alongside his Karate Kid: Legends costars and Ben Wang, host asked Chan if it was during Rush Hour that the actor learned to get accustomed to fast-paced English. 'The whole movie, I don't know what Chris Tucker's saying,' Chan shockingly responded. 'Not a clue.' The 71-year-old continued to explain how much he struggled, further adding, 'My dialogue coach sits right behind the camera. Every scene, every shot, different dialogue." "I asked my dialect coach, 'What did he say?' He speaks so fast!' Chan admitted, telling Clarkson that he eventually learned English better by listening to country music, as it is slower. Related: The revelation likely comes as a big surprise to fans, given the duo's comedic chemistry and seemingly fluid acting scenes together, and was unleashed on the heels of the Kung Fu Master ranking his favorite films of the Rush Hour trilogy in a video interview with Buzzfeed.'I don't know. You know what, the first one: little money, little time," Chan told the outlet of the original late '90s movie. "We shot it like, 'Go, go, go, go!' The second one: a lot of money, a lot of time. The third one: too much money, too much time." "Too much money is no good," Chan added. Rush Hour 2 was released in 2001, followed by the third installment, Rush Hour 3, in 2007. As for a potential Rush Hour 4, the Hidden Strike star confirmed he was "talking about" it and had plans to meet the film's director to discuss the script during an appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 8, Chan Reveals Shocking Revelation About 'Rush Hour' Co-Star Chris Tucker first appeared on Parade on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Guardian
04-06-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Proposed Republican cuts could undo opioid epidemic progress in Appalachia
For healthcare specialists around western Appalachia, the recent dramatic fall in opioid overdose deaths has been nothing short of spectacular. Last year saw a record decline of 30% in Kentucky to 1,410 people. In neighboring West Virginia, state health authorities estimate that there are at least 318 more people alive today due in large part to the availability and widespread use of naloxone or Narcan, a nasal spray that when administered in time, can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Recent years have seen a spate of treatment and recovery programs help initiate a dramatic fall in the number of people dying from illicit drug overdoses. In Tennessee alone, authorities have attributed it to saving 'at least 103,000 lives' between late 2017 and mid-2024. 'It's working damn good. I knew six months ago that [the number of overdose deaths decreased] from the street,' says Chris Tucker, who works with the healthcare provider Pathways in north-eastern Kentucky. 'It's a good upswing from what it was two years ago. You see success stories every day. If people are putting a foot forward, that's a success.' But now, the White House and Republican politicians are proposing cuts to programs and departments that could undo that hard-fought progress. On 2 May, the Trump administration announced proposed cuts of $33.3bn to the health and human services department budget that would eliminate, among other programs, $56m used to train first responders and law enforcement officers how to administer Narcan. In March, the White House cut more than $11bn in federal grants for addiction, mental health and infectious disease projects and programs. The same month, it announced plans to subsume the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) into the newly created Administration for a Healthy America (AHA). SAMHSA lost more than 100 staff in March and is set for further cuts. House Republicans have been looking to cut funding for Medicaid, a program that provides communities with millions of dollars in opioid treatment and recovery funding, a move that Trump has recently warned against. Many of the proposed funding cuts are a part of the administration's 2026 fiscal year budget proposal, which starts on 1 July. 'We still saw nearly 90,000 people die from overdoses last year. We owe it to them to do better and to save lives. The answer cannot be to cut these programs,' says Hanna Sharif-Kazemi of the Drug Policy Alliance. Few other places in the US will see the effects of funding cuts felt more than in Appalachian communities. And few Appalachian communities have been hit as hard as Huntington, West Virginia, part of a region situated along the banks of the Ohio river that major drug manufacturers swamped with highly addictive painkillers such as Oxycontin in decades past. Huntington's Cabell county has the highest opioid overdose death rate in what for years has been the worst-hit state in the country. Nearby in Kentucky's Boyd county, its 31 drug-related deaths in 2019 were more than three times the national level, and the second highest of any county in the Commonwealth. Kyle Gibson, 37, grew up in neighboring Boyd county, Kentucky, in the late 1990s. 'The thing I am concerned about is access to treatment, because there's a big pool of funding that puts peer supports in places where they otherwise wouldn't be – hospitals, ERs, syringe exchanges all over the place,' says Gibson, the regional director at Path Behavioral Healthcare in Huntington, an organization providing mental and behavioral health treatment across five states. 'They are meeting people at their most vulnerable point in their lives, trying to give them direction. If that was cut, that would be detrimental.' Now in recovery, Gibson's journey into addiction was similar to many others in this area. He found the painkiller OxyContin in his grandmother's house when he was in high school, which led him on the road to methamphetamines, Suboxone and other substance addictions. 'That was at a time when [doctors] were really pushing [highly addictive opioid painkillers]. Doctor shopping was a thing. For 11 years, it got real bad,' he says. 'I went to treatment just so my mom could sleep at night.' When authorities clamped down on pill mills and pharmaceuticals more than a decade ago, in their place came heroin, then synthetic opioids fentanyl and more recently, carfentanyl. Health experts say the pandemic contributed to a rise in loneliness in many small, rural communities, which in turn fueled a further wave of opioid overdose deaths. Kentucky saw a 49% increase in overdose deaths from 2019 to 2020. Two years later, it still ranked among states with the highest per capita opioid overdose fatalities. So for those who've worked hard to develop recovery and treatment efforts across Kentucky, the recent budget cuts are a major blow. 'Reducing this funding not only undermines life-saving work, it contradicts the goal of achieving greater government efficiency. Pulling support now would not only stall momentum but set us back years in the great investments we have made,' says Tara Hyde of People Advocating Recovery, a Louisville-based non-profit. Experts say the benefits of reducing the number of people dying from overdoses include having more people in local workforces, reducing the load on already-struggling hospital emergency rooms and staff, and parents being alive, healthy and able to raise their children. 'This progress has created momentum helping to reduce stigma, because more people are showcasing the reality of recovery and speaking out to show that they are thriving in the workforce, going to school, or learning a trade,' says Hyde. In Huntington, a city that's lost close to half its residents since the 1950s, population decline has now slowed to a trickle, while household income levels are on the rise. Still this region, which encompasses a corner of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, locally known as 'KYOVA' and dissected by the slow-moving Ohio river, the recent successes don't mean that communities have entirely left addiction, and its associated ills – poverty, crime and mental health – behind. Outside the Harmony House shelter on Huntington's 4th Avenue, around a dozen people with their belongings – sleeping bags, clothes and bottles of water gathered up in shopping carts – bake in the early summer heat. 'We're used to adapting and overcoming,' says Gibson, whose offices are a couple of blocks away, 'one way or the other.'
