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Graham’s sister to finish Senate term as Maine shooting and bowling-town shifts grab headlines
politics1 month ago

Graham’s sister to finish Senate term as Maine shooting and bowling-town shifts grab headlines

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to finish his term; she is set to be sworn in today, with the path to running for the seat unclear. In Maine, an ICE officer fatally shot a driver during a traffic stop; officials say the 26-year-old Colombian, authorized to work, fled the scene, though neighbors dispute details. The Morning Rundown also explores how private-equity-backed Lucky Strike Entertainment has bought up bowling alleys, raising prices and reshaping a once-loved middle-class pastime, while pledging discounts during certain hours.

Scott Eastwood credits Clint Eastwood’s work ethic for shielding him from Hollywood's downsides
entertainment1 month ago

Scott Eastwood credits Clint Eastwood’s work ethic for shielding him from Hollywood's downsides

Scott Eastwood credits his father Clint Eastwood’s hard-working, private upbringing in Carmel for teaching him to spot and avoid Hollywood’s bull and to treat acting as a job, not a lifestyle. He shared these views on The Joe Rogan Experience while promoting their WWII film Lucky Strike, noting his dad protected him and his siblings from fame and its pitfalls.

Scott Eastwood Faces Peril Behind Enemy Lines in Lucky Strike
entertainment1 month ago

Scott Eastwood Faces Peril Behind Enemy Lines in Lucky Strike

Scott Eastwood stars in Rod Davis Lurie’s Lucky Strike, a WWII survival thriller set during the Battle of the Bulge, following Captain Castle as he treks behind enemy lines with a wounded leg and a lifeline radio through tense encounters with German forces. The film impresses with immersive visuals, a desaturated palette and long takes, and co-star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor anchors the drama, but the screenplay leans on familiar war-film clichés and struggles to sustain momentum, despite the director’s assured craft.

Seattle Bowling Center Suit Alleges Price Hikes and Declining Quality Post-Acquisitions
business3 months ago

Seattle Bowling Center Suit Alleges Price Hikes and Declining Quality Post-Acquisitions

A Seattle bowler leads a proposed class-action accusing Bowlero/Lucky Strike Entertainment of consolidating bowling centers to raise prices and degrade the experience. The suit cites Seattle venues Garage Billiards & Bowl (acquired 2019) and Lucky Strike Bellevue (2023) and claims higher prices for bowling, food, drinks and league fees, plus maintenance issues like inconsistent lane oiling and replacement of traditional pins with string pins. The multi-state suit argues the acquisitions reduced competition, seeks damages, restitution and injunctive relief, and asks to unwind acquisitions and block future deals under federal and state antitrust laws, with a jury trial requested.