Canada Elections, Netflix, and a Canary Islands Eruption
Voters in Canada cast ballots in a referendum on the Justin Trudeau government. This and more in today's digest.
Good morning. It's Monday, Sept. 20, and we're covering elections in Canada, the 73rd annual Emmys, and much more. Have feedback? Let us know at [email protected]. NEED TO KNOW
Election Day in CanadaVoters in Canada head to the polls today, casting ballots in a referendum on the government of current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The snap, or out-of-cycle, elections were called by the Trudeau administration in an attempt to win back a parliamentary majority. Trudeau's Liberal Party has held power for six years, but lost its majority in the 338-seat House of Commons in the 2019 elections. The country's Conservative Party, led by prime minister candidate Erin O'Toole, moved from 95 to 121 seats in the same election (170 seats are needed for a majority). Trudeau and O'Toole's parties enter the day roughly neck and neck, with the most likely scenario being a return to split government. See poll averages here. Streaming Wins Big Streaming platforms scored a number of wins at last night's Emmy Awards, with Netflix tying the broadcast record of 44 total awards set by CBS in 1974. The platform's "The Crown," which chronicles Britain's royal family during the 20th century, swept the Drama category, winning seven awards including best actor and actress in a drama series. Separately, "The Queen's Gambit" won two awards, including best limited series, a category that has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years. Apple TV+ also won big, with "Ted Lasso" taking home four awards, including best comedy and best actor in a comedy (Jason Sudeikis). The wins come just two years after the platform's launch. See the full list of winners here, along with the biggest snubs and surprises of the night. 'The Jinx' VerdictEccentric real estate heir Robert Durst was found guilty for the murder of his longtime friend Susan Berman more than two decades ago. The verdict caps one of the most high-profile cases brought into the spotlight via the popularity of true crime documentaries. The 78-year-old Durst, who faces a sentence of life without parole, has been suspected in at least two other murders over the past four decades. Prosecutors allege Durst killed Berman in an effort to hide his involvement in the 1982 disappearance of his wife Kathleen. In a much stranger case, Durst was accused of killing his friend Morris Black in order to conceal Durst's identity as a mute female botanist living in Galveston, Texas. Durst burst back into public consciousness following the 2015 documentary "The Jinx." In the series finale during a restroom break with a hot mic, he appeared to admit to the murders while speaking to himself (see clip). Separately, officials believe they've found remains consistent with the description of missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito, according to reports yesterday evening. In partnership with LMNTSTAY SALTY
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