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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The National Finals Rodeo extended its agreement to remain in Las Vegas through 2035 and will pay more than $264 million to the competitors and stock contractors. Las Vegas Events will contribute an additional $1.3 million this year and in 2025 as a signing bonus. The prize money for this year’s
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — U.N. agencies say 64 people are missing at sea while 11 have been rescued and taken ashore By the Italian coast guard to a Calabrian town in southern Italy. In a separate shipwreck, rescue workers found 10 bodies of suspected migrants below the deck of a wooden boat off Italy’s tiny Lampedusa
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By Michelle Watson, Kristina Sgueglia and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Maryland’s governor issued pardons for more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday – a significant act of mass clemency that reflects the rapidly changing attitudes toward a drug that an increasing number of Americans want to see legalized. The pardons by Gov. Wes Moore, a
Continue ReadingCOLONIE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a small plane has crashed near Albany, New York, killing the pilot. The Federal Aviation Authority says the twin-engine Piper PA-31 crashed near the end of the runway at Albany International Airport on Monday morning. Police in the Albany suburb of Colonie say the pilot was headed to Montreal
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Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Los Premios Tony 2024 tuvieron lugar este domingo en Nueva York, y fue exactamente el tipo de espectáculo de canto y baile que los amantes del teatro de todo el mundo podrían haber esperado. Aunque hubo muchas actuaciones espectaculares y discursos memorables, hubo un par de momentos clave que destacaron. Desde
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After months of conjecture about the fate of Francis Ford Coppola’s self-financed epic, “Megalopolis” has finally found a home. Lionsgate will distribute “Megalopolis” in U.S. and Canadian theaters, the studio announced Monday, ending one of the biggest acquisition dramas of the year. Coppola’s $120-million Roman
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After months of conjecture about the fate of Francis Ford Coppola’s self-financed epic, “Megalopolis” has finally found a home. Lionsgate will distribute “Megalopolis” in U.S. and Canadian theaters, the studio announced Monday, ending one of the biggest acquisition dramas of the year. Coppola’s $120-million Roman
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore ordered more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions on Monday, saying the “most sweeping state-level pardon in any state” will help reverse harms from the past caused by the war on drugs. During a news conference, Moore said the executive order will
Continue Reading WFAA, CNN By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A Dallas-area megachurch accepted the resignation of senior pastor Robert Morris on Tuesday after allegations of a past inappropriate relationship with a 12-year-old surfaced last week. In a statement obtained by CNN affiliate WFAA, the Board of Elders of Gateway Church said that prior to June 14, they didn’t have
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration cannot enforce new protections for LGBTQ+ students in Ohio, Virginia and four other states, a federal judge ruled Monday, becoming the latest court to rebuff efforts to expand the scope of a decades-old law that prohibits sex-based discrimination. US District Judge Danny Reeves said in a
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla shareholders on Thursday confirmed they want Elon Musk to get a massive record pay package for running Tesla for the last six years. The question now is, how much will he get going forward? The package, made up of 303 million stock options worth more than
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Scooter Braun is saying goodbye to one part of the music industry. The recording artist manager, who has worked with Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and other stars, announced he is retiring from music management. Braun instead will focus on being CEO of HYBE America, which he sold
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY Associated Press CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — The man accused of acting as lookout during the prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger won’t serve additional prison time after pleading guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents. Sean McKinnon was accused along with two other inmates in the 2018
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore ordered more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions on Monday, saying the “most sweeping state-level pardon in any state” will help reverse harms from the past caused by the war on drugs. During a news conference, Moore said the executive order will
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 17, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — KTSU 90.9 FM, known for its rich legacy in community-focused broadcasting, proudly announces the addition of the legendary Lawrence “Funky Larry” Jones, affectionately known as “Uncle Funky,” to its esteemed lineup. With a remarkable broadcasting career spanning
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Scooter Braun, one of the most recognizable names in the music business known for representing artists like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, will no longer work as a music manager. On Monday, the executive and entrepreneur announced the news on his Instagram page. Instead, he
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Winter never came for me. I say that not even fully understanding what that means, though I do know it means plenty to fans of “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon.” Bring on the fire breathing, as I am fully prepared to be judged for all
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Update 6/21/24 – 11:00 AMIndian Canyon opened at the wash announces Palm Springs Police. All roads at the wash are now open. Update 6/18/24 – 4:10 PM Gene Autry is back open at the wash. There is no word on when Indian Canyon could be back open. Last week, Palm Springs’ city engineer shared updates
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their effects on young people’s lives, similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday opinion piece in the The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their effects on young people’s lives, similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday opinion piece in the The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media
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