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By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “The Outsiders,” a gritty adaptation of the classic young adult novel, became the essence of a Broadway insider on Sunday, winning the Tony Award for best new musical on a night when women made strides. The musical based on the beloved S. E. Hinton book
Continue ReadingBy SIMINA MISTREANU and JIM GOMEZ Associated Press TAIPEI (AP) — A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Monday, China’s coast guard said, in the latest flare-up of escalating territorial disputes that have sparked alarm. The coast guard said a Philippine supply
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — “House of the Dragon” returned on Sunday for its long-awaited second season and the lesson in the premiere episode is that if you wish to carry out a hit on a one-eyed adult prince, maybe don’t hire the rat exterminator because he might kill a child instead. But let’s
Continue ReadingBy NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims in Asia on Monday celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with food and prayers for people in Gaza suffering from the Israel-Hamas war. One of the biggest Islamic holidays, the occasion commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s test of faith through slaughtering livestock and animals and
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse and Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — One is a software engineer. Another was a mobile phone sales representative, while a third only recently quit his job as a biomedical engineer. These are some of the players that are part of the USA men’s cricket team, which pulled off one of the greatest
Continue ReadingBy Monica Haider, CNN (CNN) — While holidays are often marked by parties, shared meals, gift-giving and special outfits, experts say there’s health benefits to remembering the meaning behind the celebration. The three-day holiday of Eid-al-Adha commemorates the story in the Quran of God appearing to Ibrahim, or Abraham, in a dream and commanding him
Continue ReadingBy Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Uprooting your life and moving to a completely different city for work isn’t always an easy decision. There are many factors to consider, with cost undoubtedly high on the list. But which international city is the most expensive in the world for expats to move to? Hong Kong has
Continue ReadingBy MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jose Miranda hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 8-7 Sunday night to take both games of a split doubleheader and finish a sweep of the four-game series. Willi Castro had three hits, and Carlos Correa and
Continue ReadingKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore authorities say a dredger boat reported a sudden loss in engine and steering control before it hit a cargo tanker last week, causing the oil spill that has blackened part of the city-island’s southern shores. The Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima struck the Singaporean fuel supply ship Marine Honor on
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Belén Liotti (CNN Español) — El padre de la vicepresidenta de Colombia sufrió un atentado mientras viajaba en una zona del departamento del Cauca, según informó la misma Francia Márquez en su cuenta de X. “Informo que mi padre, junto a mi sobrino de 6 años y los dos hombres de protección, sufrieron un atentado
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By Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A missing American tourist has been found dead on a beach on a small Greek island west of Corfu, local media reported. The body of the man was found Sunday on a rocky, fairly remote beach on the island of Mathraki by another tourist. He had been reported
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Stereophonic,” the play about a Fleetwood Mac-like band recording an album over a turbulent and life-changing year, got a lighters-in-the-air cheer at the Tony Awards on Sunday, winning best new play while theater history was made for women as Broadway directors and score writers. “Stereophonic,”
Continue ReadingBy Laurie Vignaud Click here for updates on this story June 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As the echoes of history resonate today, the story of Juneteenth stands as a beacon of resilience and hope, marking both a pivotal moment in the fight for freedom and a reminder of the enduring quest for equity.
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 16, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — From August 2023 through August 2024, Comcast NBCUniversal is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its groundbreaking multimedia initiative, Voices of the Civil Rights Movement. This platform honors the monumental Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Un incendio en el condado de Los Ángeles quemó más de 5.600 hectáreas y sólo está contenido en un 2%, según informó Cal Fire. El área posterior al incendio lidió con ráfagas de viento de entre 72 km/h (45 mph) hasta de más de 104 km/h (65 mph) desde este sábado
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “The Outsiders,” a gritty adaptation of the classic young adult novel, won the Tony Award for best musical Sunday. The show, which went into the night with 13 nominations, had already picked up several awards — including one for director Dayna Taymor. Angelina Jolie was
Continue ReadingDENVER (AP) — Police say officers shot and killed a woman who was holding a large, hunting-style knife at an intersection in downtown Denver on Sunday. Denver police Chief Ron Thomas said officers used a Taser on the woman twice but she advanced toward them as they tried to back up from her. He said
Continue Reading KEYE, TONY SANTANA, CNN By Paradise Afshar, Melissa Alonso and Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — Two people were killed and 14 others were injured and taken to hospitals following a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration at a Round Rock, Texas, park Saturday night, police said. An altercation broke out between two groups during the event
Continue ReadingBy Christy Choi and Hassan Tayir, CNN (CNN) — What’s old is new again. This time it’s a centuries-old skirt design that’s proving popular in China. The “mamianqun” or “horse face skirt” is being worn in cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu as young people in China are giving the attire a modern twist, with
Continue ReadingKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A cleanup was underway after an oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline. The Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima struck the Singapore fuel supply ship Marine Honor on Friday. It damaged the cargo tank on Marine Honor, which leaked oil
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