Purple Patch restaurant an homage to beloved Filipino culture in heart of DC

Purple Patch restaurant an homage to beloved Filipino culture in heart of DC

(WASHINGTON) -- In the heart of Washington, D.C., in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, stands Purple Patch, a Filipino American restaurant that embodies the rich tapestry of Patrice Cleary's heritage.Cleary, a self-taught chef, a mother, a daughter, and a former Marine, is a first-generation Filipino-American. Her story is set within the…
Senators unveil ‘roadmap’ for government-funded AI research, regulation

Senators unveil ‘roadmap’ for government-funded AI research, regulation

(WASHINGTON) -- A bipartisan group of senators, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, on Wednesday unveiled a "roadmap" for lawmakers aimed at guiding Congress on regulating artificial intelligence.They said the recommendations are a critical step as Congress considers legislation to increase innovation and safeguard against negative uses of the rapidly-evolving…
Luther Vandross doc set to stream on CNN, OWN and Max next year

Luther Vandross doc set to stream on CNN, OWN and Max next year

Luther: Never Too Much, a documentary about late singer/songwriter Luther Vandross, will premiere next year on CNN, OWN and Max, it was announced Wednesday.The film, directed by Dawn Porter, premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in January. It tells the musician's story through interviews with his friends and musical collaborators,…
Netflix confirms Adam Sandler’s ‘Happy Gilmore’ sequel

Netflix confirms Adam Sandler’s ‘Happy Gilmore’ sequel

Although his pal and 50 First Dates co-star Drew Barrymore told fans in April that Adam Sandler was working on a sequel to 1996's Happy Gilmore, Netflix just made it official.In releasing its lineup of forthcoming films for 2024 and 2025 on Wednesday, May 15, the streamer revealed Happy Gilmore…