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Seth Meyers, now a late-night TV host, started his comedy career at Boom Chicago, an improv theater in Amsterdam. His experience there helped him get a job on the TV show "Saturday Night Live."
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Boom Chicago is an improv theater in Amsterdam that helped launch several American comedians' careers.
Seth Meyers trained at Boom Chicago before joining "Saturday Night Live" in 2001.
Meyers and actress Jill Benjamin created a popular sketch called "Bar Pickup" at Boom Chicago.
The sketch involved actors interacting with the audience and using their answers in the performance.
Meyers and Benjamin turned the sketch into a two-person show that toured internationally.
A "Saturday Night Live" recruiter saw Meyers perform at the Chicago Improv Festival, leading to his job offer.
Meyers credits Boom Chicago with giving him a clear path to success on TV.
The article highlights the unexpected role of a Dutch theater in shaping American comedy careers.
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Boom Chicago is an improv comedy theater in Amsterdam started in the early 1990s by American comedians. It has helped train many U.S. comedy stars like Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, and Amber Ruffin by offering live, improvised performances in English outside the United States.
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Boom Chicago is an English-language improv theater founded in Amsterdam in the early 1990s by American comedians.
The theater focuses on improv comedy, which means making up scenes on the spot rather than pre-planned jokes.
Many famous American comedians, including Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin, and Jason Sudeikis, performed there early in their careers.
The founders were recent college graduates who moved to Amsterdam looking for new opportunities in comedy.
Dutch audiences are known to be honest but quiet laughers, which challenged the performers.
Boom Chicago helped shape a new generation of American comedy talent who later succeeded in the U.S.
The theater remains a popular cultural spot in the Netherlands, blending American comedy style with Dutch audiences.
Other major improv centers in the U.S. include Chicago’s Second City, Los Angeles’ Groundlings, and New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade.
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Boom Chicago is an improv comedy theater in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Several well-known American comedians, including Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin, and Jason Sudeikis, began their careers there.
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Boom Chicago is located in Amsterdam, a city in the Netherlands.
It is an improv comedy theater where performers create unscripted scenes.
Famous American comedians started their careers at Boom Chicago.
Seth Meyers is one of the comedians who worked there.
Jordan Peele also performed at Boom Chicago early in his career.
Amber Ruffin and Jason Sudeikis are among the other American comics who got their start at the venue.
Boom Chicago has helped launch the careers of many comedy professionals.
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A man bought a house that used to be a plantation where his own ancestors were enslaved, without knowing this history at first. The story also explores Boom Chicago, a comedy club in Amsterdam known for producing famous comedians.
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A man purchased a former plantation house.
His ancestors had been enslaved on that plantation.
He did not know the house’s history before buying it.
The news segment also features Boom Chicago, an improv comedy club in Amsterdam.
Boom Chicago is known for training well-known comedy performers.
The report was broadcast on CBS News on September 6, 2026.
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An Amazon cargo plane went off the runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles, causing at least five deaths. Meanwhile, gas prices have increased ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
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An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport.
The plane struck multiple vehicles after leaving the runway.
At least five people died in this accident.
The incident happened recently, reported on September 6.
Gas prices have gone up as the Labor Day weekend approaches.
The news was covered by CBS Weekend News.
The event took place in the United States, specifically in Miami, Florida.
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Germany’s far-right party AfD won 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, the highest ever for the party in a state. This result could allow AfD to influence or lead the state government, posing a challenge to Germany’s post-World War II democratic protections against extremism.
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AfD won 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, more than doubling its 2021 share of 20.8%.
The center-right CDU party received 17% of the vote, coming in second.
The small party BSW, which may work with AfD, barely passed the 5% threshold needed for seats.
Together, AfD and BSW have 43 seats, just one more than a majority in the state parliament.
BSW favors far-left economics combined with far-right migration policies and closer ties to Russia.
AfD’s candidate for premier, Ulrich Siegmund, rejected BSW’s idea of a nonpartisan leader.
The Saxony-Anhalt intelligence service classifies the AfD as a right-wing extremist group.
AfD’s platform includes changes to intelligence services, homeschooling rules, and greater state control over education and patriotic messaging.
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BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she has been living with a rare blood cancer called polycythaemia vera (PV) since November 2024. She shared her experience to raise awareness, explaining that while PV cannot be cured, it can be managed with treatment like blood removal and immunotherapy.
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Maryam Moshiri is a well-known BBC News anchor diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV) in November 2024.
PV is a rare blood cancer where the body makes too many red blood cells, making the blood thicker.
Thick blood increases the risk of blood clots, which can cause stroke, heart attack, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, but often there are no obvious signs at first.
Moshiri underwent several venesection sessions, a treatment where blood is drawn to reduce thickness.
She later started immunotherapy with interferon, which has helped manage her condition better.
PV is incurable but can be controlled, allowing people to live relatively healthy lives with the right treatment.
The condition causes severe fatigue, which significantly affects Moshiri’s daily life and energy levels.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed after overshooting the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring several others. The plane came from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and struck vehicles before catching fire.
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The crash happened around 2 p.m. at Miami International Airport.
Five people died, and at least five others were injured.
The plane hit several vehicles and caught fire after going off the runway.
Fire crews responded with over 60 units and dealt with a fuel leak.
The plane was a Boeing 767, built for passengers but converted to cargo in 2015.
The flight was operated by 21 Air, a cargo carrier based in North Carolina.
About 250 flights were delayed at the airport due to the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed after sliding off a runway at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people. The plane caught fire after hitting vehicles, and several people were seriously injured or trapped. Firefighters responded quickly but were still managing a fuel leak hours later.
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The crash happened around 2 p.m. after the plane arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
At least five people died, and three were critically injured. Two others had less serious injuries.
The pilot and copilot were trapped inside the plane.
The cargo plane was operated by 21 Air and was a Boeing 767 converted from passenger use in 2015.
The plane stopped beside a road near two large trucks, resting on its belly and mostly intact despite the fire.
More than 60 fire rescue units responded to the crash.
About 250 flights were delayed at Miami airport due to the accident.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, sending a team led by Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy.
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A boat carrying 140 asylum seekers was stopped off the coast of Portsmouth, England, leading to a large rescue operation. Far-right protesters gathered, blocking coaches taking the asylum seekers to a processing center in Kent.
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A boat with 140 asylum seekers was intercepted near Portsmouth, triggering a rescue involving a helicopter, airplane, and lifeboats.
The asylum seekers were taken by coach to Manston, near Ramsgate in Kent, where arrivals are processed.
Far-right protesters in Portsmouth blocked the coaches carrying the asylum seekers from leaving.
Daniel Thomas, linked to far-right groups, livestreamed the protest and encouraged more people to join.
Thomas has previously blocked the port of Dover and tried to stop boats crossing from France.
Small boat crossings this year have dropped by over 40% compared to last year, but smugglers are using longer, more dangerous routes.
Most small boat arrivals are normally rescued and brought ashore at Dover.
The UK government says it has prevented over 48,000 crossing attempts and seized 1,100 boats and engines since President Trump’s election, and is working with French authorities to increase patrols on French beaches.
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Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm, is approaching Hawaii, causing officials to issue tropical storm warnings for Kauai and Niihau due to expected heavy rain, flooding, and possible mudslides. Residents are advised to prepare by securing supplies and staying indoors as the storm passes nearby.
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Hurricane Lowell has sustained winds of 120 mph and is moving north at 6 mph.
Tropical storm warnings are in effect for Kauai and Niihau.
Rainfall of 6-10 inches is expected on Kauai and Niihau, with some places possibly getting up to 14 inches.
Hawaii’s Big Island may receive 4-8 inches of rain, with some areas up to 12 inches.
Flooding and mudslides are possible, with coastal flooding up to 3 feet expected on Kauai.
Residents are advised to fill gas tanks, charge devices, get food and water, and prepare to stay home for several days.
Nearby Hurricane Marie is causing dangerous surf conditions along the coast of Mexico and Southern California.
Marie is a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 75 mph and is moving northwest.
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Hurricane Marie, far out in the Pacific Ocean, caused flooding and dangerous waves along southern California beaches over Labor Day weekend. Although the storm will not hit land directly, it created strong rip currents and high surf that led to many lifeguard rescues and forced some beach closures.
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Hurricane Marie created life-threatening ocean conditions hundreds of miles off southern California.
Waves reached up to 10 feet high at some south-facing beaches.
Lifeguards reported strong and dangerous rip currents, leading to 177 rescues in Newport Beach on Saturday.
The storm is expected to weaken to a tropical storm and bring rain to parts of Los Angeles County.
Long Beach health officials advised people not to swim for at least three days due to potential pollution from runoff.
Seal Beach closed two beachfront parking lots to protect people during high surf and coastal flooding.
Officials warned that dangerous conditions would continue for a few more days.
Lifeguards say only experienced swimmers and surfers should enter the water during this time.
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A fireworks explosion during a religious festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico, killed at least 10 people and injured 64 others. The blast caused a wall to collapse near a church, and an investigation is underway to find out the cause.
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The explosion happened next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, Mexico State.
The town has around 66,000 residents and is 160 kilometers northwest of Mexico City.
Hundreds were watching a fireworks show as part of a festival when the explosion occurred.
At least 10 people died and 64 were injured in the blast.
Two priests were reported injured in the incident.
The Mexico State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the explosion’s cause.
Fireworks accidents are common in Mexico during street and religious celebrations.
A previous fireworks explosion in Hidalgo state injured 17 people about four years ago.
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At least 10 people died and around 60 were injured when fireworks exploded during a village festival in central Mexico. The fireworks came from a bull-shaped effigy, and the blast caused damage to the local church and town square, leading to an ongoing investigation.
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The explosion happened in Santa Maria Canchesda, in the Temascalcingo municipality of central Mexico.
The event was part of a local ritual involving a straw bull with fireworks attached.
The bull’s fireworks ignited a larger store of fireworks inside the village church.
The explosion caused walls to collapse and started a fire in the town square.
About 60 people were injured, and some were trapped under debris.
Two priests were injured but are expected to survive.
Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation to find the cause.
Mexico has experienced deadly fireworks accidents before, including one in 2018 that killed 24 people.
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An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane went past the end of a runway at Miami International Airport. The plane hit several vehicles and caught fire, leading to the closure of all runways and taxiways. Fire crews quickly responded to the scene.
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The plane involved was a Boeing 767 operated by Amazon Prime Air.
The incident happened at Miami International Airport.
The plane overran, or went past, the runway during landing or takeoff.
Several vehicles were hit in the accident.
The plane caught fire after the collision.
All runways and taxiways at the airport were closed because of the incident.
Dozens of fire crews arrived to control the fire and handle the emergency.
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US envoys, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, visited Kyiv to hold talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky amid the ongoing war with Russia. Despite hopeful discussions about peace, Ukraine and Russia still disagree on key issues like territory and security, so fighting is expected to continue for now.
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US envoys traveled by train to Kyiv due to risks from Russian drone attacks.
Ukrainian President Zelensky greeted the envoys near a historic cathedral close to recent Russian drone strikes.
Talks included US and European security advisers, aiming to revive trilateral discussions.
Russian President Putin told US envoys Russia was advancing in the war and insisted Ukraine must give up land and military ambitions.
Ukraine claims it gained more territory in August and that Russia suffered heavy casualties.
Zelensky said Ukraine needs strong security guarantees and will not give up eastern Donbas territory.
Both sides acknowledge progress but agree compromises are needed, which seem difficult now.
Diplomats see a chance for peace talks next spring, but fighting likely will continue through winter.
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Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), is expected to win about 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt regional election, which is more than twice their share from five years ago. Despite this strong showing, other major parties are refusing to work with the AfD, making it difficult for them to form a state government.
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AfD is projected to win around 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt.
This result is more than double their vote share from five years ago.
Saxony-Anhalt is a federal state in Germany.
Other main political parties have said they will not work with the AfD.
The AfD is a far-right political party.
Forming a state government usually requires cooperation with other parties.
This election could lead to Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II, if other parties changed their stance (but currently they have not).
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The parents of Callum and Jake Robinson, two Australian surfers killed in Mexico in 2024, are traveling to Ensenada to attend the trial for the aggravated homicide charges. The brothers and their friend were killed during what is believed to have been a robbery attempt, and a woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the case.
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Callum Robinson (33) and Jake Robinson (30) were Australian surfers killed in Mexico in 2024.
Their friend, Jack Carter Rhoad, a 30-year-old US citizen, was also killed.
The men were camping in a remote beach area when attacked, likely during an attempt to steal their vehicle.
The parents, Debra and Martin Robinson, will attend the trial in Ensenada, Mexico.
In 2025, a woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for involvement in the killings.
The parents want to hear the truth and represent their sons since the victims cannot speak for themselves.
The case is part of ongoing legal and investigative actions in Mexico.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed while landing in Miami after flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane went off the runway, hit several vehicles, caught fire, and caused injuries. Emergency teams responded, and the airport temporarily closed for safety.
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The plane was a Boeing 767-300 carrying Amazon Prime Air cargo.
It crashed while landing at Miami airport after departing from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan.
The plane went beyond the runway and struck multiple vehicles on a nearby road.
Several people were injured and received medical treatment.
The plane caught fire after the crash.
Over 60 firefighters from Miami Dade Fire Rescue responded to the accident.
All runways at Miami airport were closed and a full stop on flights was ordered after the incident.
The event happened recently and is being covered by news organizations.
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Actor Susan Sarandon said at the Venice Film Festival that she still misses out on acting jobs because she supports Palestine and speaks against Israel’s war in Gaza. She mentioned this happens even though more people in the US are changing their views on the conflict.
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Susan Sarandon is an Oscar-winning actor.
She spoke at the Venice Film Festival.
She says she loses film roles due to her support for Palestine.
She speaks out against Israel’s war in Gaza.
Public opinion in the US is shifting on this issue.
Sarandon suggests her political views affect her career opportunities.
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