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Trump's Base Shrugs as Polls Tank; Kenan Eyes 'SNL' Exit; "Sanford" Star Dies

Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" Actor, Dies at 79

Demond Wilson, best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the hit television show "Sanford and Son," died at the age of 79, according to multiple news sources. The news of his passing prompted an outpouring of tributes to the actor, who also starred in "The New Odd Couple."

In other news, Kenan Thompson, a long-time cast member of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), recently expressed that he has been contemplating leaving the show. Thompson, who joined SNL in 2003, told People that the thought of saying goodbye to the show "is gonna suck." He emphasized the complexity of his role, stating, "There's just so many layers to it. It's not just the on-screen that you see in that one, you know, camera shot."

Meanwhile, political analysts are closely watching Donald Trump's declining poll numbers. Astead Herndon, a host and editorial director at Vox, highlighted the situation, noting that every good political journalist needs a "good MAGA guy" to call when things are looking messy in President Donald Trump's GOP orbit. Vox is now publishing video episodes every Saturday in audio and video, featuring interviews with key figures in politics and culture.

Ford CEO Jim Farley voiced concerns about a critical shortage of skilled manual laborers in the U.S., including mechanics and factory workers, despite competitive salaries and efforts to improve wages, according to multiple news sources. This shortage, impacting various sectors beyond automotive manufacturing, is attributed to a lack of training and education, posing a significant challenge to the American economy and the revitalization of blue-collar industries.

The film "Send Help" has garnered attention for its shocking ending. The relationship between nepo baby CEO Bradley Preston (Dylan O'Brien) and his employee Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) undergoes a dramatic transformation after they are marooned on a desert island, according to Time. The characters become "pretty much unrecognizable" by the end of the "blood-soaked cinematic thrill ride."

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