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Maria Bartiromo Fired by Fox News

Fox News fires longtime host Maria Bartiromo.

Photo: RedState

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Fox News fired Maria Bartiromo. — Axios, RedState
▸Bartiromo was last on air August 9 and had worked at Fox for 12.5 years. — Axios
▸Bartiromo has developed strong rapport with the president over the last decade. — Axios

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Gloria Steinem Dies at 92

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Gloria Steinem Dies at 92

Feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at age 92.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Steinem died at age 92. — NPR Culture, Axios, NBC News, Salon
▸Steinem was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement. — Axios, NBC News
▸Steinem went undercover as a Playboy Bunny in 1963 to expose low pay and sexist treatment. — Axios

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Aardman Animations Celebrates 50 Years

Animation studio Aardman marks its 50th anniversary.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Gromit was originally nearly designed as a cat instead of a dog. — BBC Culture

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Buster Keaton's The General Turns 100

Silent film The General by Buster Keaton celebrates its 100th anniversary.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The General was filmed 100 years ago in Cottage Grove, Oregon. — NPR Culture

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Death of Robin Hood Films in Northern Ireland

Film starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer was shot entirely in Northern Ireland.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The Death of Robin Hood was filmed entirely in Northern Ireland for its ideal locations. — BBC Culture