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Dolores Huerta, the labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers with César Chávez, died October 28, 2026, at age 96. Her family said she died of cancer at her home in Bakersfield, California. Huerta coined the rallying cry “Sí, se puede” and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012.

Huerta spent decades organizing farmworkers, leading boycotts and strikes, and advocating for voting rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and other causes. Her death marks the loss of one of the most influential Latina civil-rights leaders in U.S. history.

Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers and civil rights icon, died October 28, 2026, at age 96 from cancer at her home in Bakersfield, California. Not a factual claim worth checking — a Halloween costume photo.

Kathleen Kennedy is taking over the LA28 opening and closing ceremonies role; Peter Rice will still executive produce the opener and closer.

John Goodman is joining Claire Danes in season 2 of Netflix's “The Beast In Me.”

Kay Cannon is set to rewrite and direct the romantic comedy “Single at the Wedding” for New Line Cinema.

Fox's World Series advertising revenue faces a limited hit from a shorter series, with the matchup being Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays.

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Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers and civil rights icon, died October 28, 2026, at age 96 from cancer at her home in Bakersfield, California. Not a factual claim worth checking — a Halloween costume photo.

Labor activist and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta has passed away at 96. https://t.co/bY7iCN8pEJ

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apnews.com NAMES: Dolores Huerta = labor leader, feminist, and civil rights activist; co-founder of the United Farm Workers; coined “Sí, se puede.” POST 2115485

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Kathleen Kennedy is taking over the LA28 opening and closing ceremonies role; Peter Rice will still executive produce the opener and closer.

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deadline.com NAMES: Kathleen Kennedy = film producer and former Lucasfilm president; Peter Rice = media executive; LA28 = 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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John Goodman is joining Claire Danes in season 2 of Netflix's “The Beast In Me.”

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Kay Cannon is set to rewrite and direct the romantic comedy “Single at the Wedding” for New Line Cinema.

Kay Cannon Helming Rom-Com ‘Single At The Wedding’ For New Line - EXCLUSIVE: Kay Cannon has found her next studio directing vehicle: Single at the Wedding, a romantic comedy that she’ll re-write and direct for New Line Cinema. The title tells you what to expect here: the film fol

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Fox's World Series advertising revenue faces a limited hit from a shorter series, with the matchup being Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays.

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deadline.com NAMES: Fox = broadcaster; Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers = MLB teams.

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CDolores Huerta has died at 96. The co-founder of the United Farm Workers, the woman who coined 'Sí, se puede' — yes we can — passed away Tuesday at her home in Bakersfield.
LShe spent decades organizing farmworkers, leading boycotts and strikes. The Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. This is a giant.
CAnd it's worth remembering: she was still active well into her nineties. Still showing up. The AP says she died of cancer.
LOne professor who wrote the book on the farm worker movement called her the most famous Latina in the history of the labor movement. That's not hyperbole.
CIn lighter news — and it is a sharp turn — Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone went as Ellen DeGeneres and Dakota Johnson for Halloween.
LThat's the meme from Ellen's birthday party. Dakota Johnson sitting there, looking like she'd rather be anywhere else.
CThe photo's going around on X. Skinner's got the Ellen haircut, Barone's got the dead-eyed stare. It's perfect.
LThe commitment to a two-year-old meme is honestly impressive.
CDeadline reports Kathleen Kennedy is taking over the LA28 opening and closing ceremonies. Peter Rice stays on to executive produce the opener and closer.
LFrom Star Wars to the Olympics. That's a pivot.
CShe ran Lucasfilm for years. Now she's got less than two years before the Games kick off at SoFi and the Coliseum.
LI mean, the woman knows spectacle. But Olympic ceremonies are a different beast. Every country watching, live.
CJohn Goodman is joining Claire Danes in season two of Netflix's 'The Beast In Me.' Deadline says he'll star opposite her in the psychological crime thriller.
LGoodman in a dark thriller? After Righteous Gemstones? I'm in.
CNo plot details yet, but Danes is back as the author Aggie Wiggs. Goodman's role is under wraps.
LAnd Kay Cannon is rewriting and directing a rom-com for New Line called 'Single at the Wedding.' The title tells you the plot.
CLast single friend at a wedding, determined to find love. Cannon did the Pitch Perfect movies, so she knows how to land a joke.
LAnd Fox is hoping the World Series goes long. Milwaukee and Tampa Bay — small markets, but a Tampa rally has revived their hopes.
CA Wall Street firm says even a shorter series won't hurt ad revenue too badly. We'll see.
LThat's your Culture Check for this hour. Back with more after the break.

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