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Tuesday September 26th, 2017 evening edition

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On October 10, EU lawmakers will vote on a dangerous proposal to change copyright law.

Mozilla is urging EU citizens to demand better reforms.

On October 10, the European Parliament Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) will vote on a proposal to change EU copyright law.

It could make filtering and blocking online content far more routine, affecting the hundreds of millions of EU citizens who use the internet everyday.

Titled “Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market,” this backward proposal is up for an initial vote on October 10 and a final vote in December.

In the weeks before the vote, Mozilla is urging EU citizens to phone their lawmakers and demand better reform.

Earlier this year, Mozilla and more than 100,000 EU citizens dropped tens of millions of digital flyers on European landmarks in protest. »

What's the Difference Between a Broadway and Off-Broadway Show?

Authored by mentalfloss.com

Still, it’s widely agreed that, in order to qualify, a production needs to run at a Broadway theater.

In general, a Broadway theater is defined as one that’s located in Manhattan and seats at least 500 people.

If the facility hosts concerts and dance shows more often than it does plays or musicals, it isn’t considered a Broadway theater, regardless of the seating situation. »

‘It’ Sequel Carves Out 2019 Post-Labor Day Release

Authored by deadline.com

That’s the same post-Labor Day frame that the first chapter launched in, racking up an unprecedented $123.4M domestic opening — the best September has ever seen.

Andy Muschietti directs the second half of Stephen King’s novel which focuses on the Loser’s Club, 27 years later, when they’ve grown up and away.

The latest news puts the Warner Bros./New Line sequel in a game of chicken with Blumhouse’s untitled horror film which moved on to that date last week. »

Top 9 Bizarre Disney Facts

Authored by disneydining.com

They are within 30 feet of each other so you don’t ever have to hold onto your garbage any longer than necessary!.

Weirdly, Walt Disney’s last written words were “Kurt Russell” Apparently; Kurt was brought into his office and shown the paper.

Even though Walt Disney had a mustache, the Disney brand did not allow facial hair on their cast members. »

Teen who allegedly killed mom’s abusive ex-boyfriend won’t be indicted

Authored by pix11.com

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, the Bronx —A grand jury declined to indict the teen accused in the choking death of his mother’s abusive ex-boyfriend, court officials said Monday.

Luis Moux, 18, was charged with manslaughter in August after he allegedly choked his mother’s ex-boyfriend to death, police said.

The teen spotted Stanley Washington beating his mother inside their Bronx apartment. »