Entertainment
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Beyoncé: Oklahoma Radio Station Reverses Decision on Country Song After Viral Backlash Over Racism AllegationAfter a fan requested a Beyoncé song on Oklahoma's KYKC radio station and was denied, citing the station's focus on country music, the situation quickly escalated.15 February 2024Read More...
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Karolina Shiino: Miss Japan Steps Down Following Affair ScandalKarolina Shiino, the Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan beauty pageant, has relinquished her crown after a tabloid report exposed her affair with a married man.06 February 2024Read More...
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Heart and Cheap Trick Unite for Royal Flush Tour Across North AmericaLegendary rock band Heart, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, is gearing up for an epic Royal Flush tour alongside special guests Cheap Trick. The extensive 52-city tour is29 January 2024Read More...
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Surge in American Tourism Sets Records: Switzerland Welcomes Highest Number of US Visitors in Decades
The number of American tourists staying overnight in Switzerland surged by 20% between January and October 2023 compared to the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to RTS01 January 2024Read More... -
As Thanksgiving Approaches, Travelers Flood Roads and Airports Once AgainMillions of Americans have swarmed into airports and hit the highways on Wednesday as Thanksgiving Day approaches, marking the busiest travel day since the pandemic virtually halted the22 November 2023Read More...
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Hollywood Actors' Strike Concludes, Yet Challenges LingerThe curtain has fallen on the Sag-Aftra film and television actors' strike in Hollywood after four months, with a tentative deal offering actors increased minimum-pay, a streaming bonus, and10 November 2023Read More...
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Sharon Stone Accuses Former Sony Executive of Sexual Harassment, Recounts Disturbing Incident from 1980sIn a recent appearance on Kelly Ripa's "Let’s Talk Off Camera" podcast, actress Sharon Stone revealed an unsettling encounter with a former Sony executive in the 1980s, accusing him of09 November 2023Read More...
Economics
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US Senate Grapples with $1.2 Trillion Bill to Avert Shutdown, Midnight Deadline NearsThe Democratic-led U.S. Senate found itself in the throes of passing a crucial $1.2 trillion government funding bill on Friday, following its approval in the House of Representatives, whichRead More...
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US Producer Prices Surge, Indicating Persistent InflationIn February, prices paid by US producers saw the most significant increase in six months, driven by rising fuel and food costs, adding to the evidence that inflation remains a pressing concern.Read More...
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Breaking News: Biden Administration Announces $1.2 Billion Student Debt Forgiveness for Over 150,000 BorrowersThe Biden administration announced on Wednesday its decision to forgive $1.2 billion in student debt for close to 153,000 borrowers who are part of its newlyRead More...
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US Senate Approves $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and AlliesThe US Senate has approved a $95 billion aid package aimed at providing assistance to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and Indo-Pacific allies. Despite facing criticism fromRead More...
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Surprising Surge in US Jobs for January Defies Economic PredictionsThe US job market continues to outperform expectations, with a robust increase of 353,000 jobs in January, confounding predictions of an economic slowdown. Average hourly pay alsoRead More...
Fashion
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Costco Offers Affordable Version of Anthropologie Mirror, Sparking Social Media BuzzCostco shoppers are buzzing about a floor mirror that closely resembles a luxury mirror from Anthropologie but comes with a significantly lower price tag. The Anthropologie Luisa Mirror, pricedRead More...
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City Council Commemorates Hispanic Heritage MonthThis year, the Councilors acknowledged Hispanic leaders in Boston for their hard work, leadership and commitment to their communities. Recipients were awarded the Pilares de la HispanidadRead More...
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Hermès Resolves Patent Dispute with Skechers over Shoe Soles in New YorkHermès International SCA HRMS.PA, the French luxury fashion house, has settled a lawsuit brought by Skechers USA Inc SKX.N regarding alleged patent infringementRead More...
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Diamond Prices Firm After Supply DeclinesDiamond trading was seasonally slow in December as the industry’s focus shifted to retail and as diamantaires took their end-of-year break. Sentiment received a boost from strong holidayRead More...
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Protesters target Polanski film at cinemas in BrusselsFeminist activists defaced cinemas in Brussels with angry condemnations of director Roman Polanski's latest film overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday.Read More...
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London Latino heartlands struggle for survivalWhenever London's South Americans go looking for a job, a helping hand, the flavours of home or a party with their compatriots, they head to the Latino indoor marketRead More...
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Tutankhamun sculpture’s London auction sparks Egyptian outcryA 3,000-year-old head sculpture of an eternally-young Tutankhamun — the Egyptian pharaoh known as King Tut — goes under the hammer this week in London despite an outcry from Cairo.Read More...
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Four top British authors in novel anti-Brexit European crusadeKen Follett, Lee Child, Kate Mosse and Jojo Moyes, four heavyweights of British literature, are launching a "Friendship Tour" of Europe to represent the 48 percent whoRead More...
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Zombies and women: London Men's Fashion Week wraps upModels in zombie make-up and a growing number of women on the catwalks were among the eye-catching features of Men's Fashion Week, which wrapped up inRead More...
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Entertainment
Barbra Streisand, the American icon with a six-decade career in various entertainment fields, has been selected to receive the annual Genesis Prize, which is also called the “Jewish Nobel.”
Movie and TV writers have voted unanimously to go on strike, shattering 15 years of labor peace in Hollywood, as their three-year contract expires. The strike, starting
Katy Perry's company, Kitty Purry, has lost a trademark battle against Australian fashion designer Katie Taylor, who sells clothes under her birth name Katie Perry.
This week, Hollywood television and movie writers are concluding a critical vote as they seek to pressure media companies into raising their pay or face a strike. Negotiators for the Writers
The American Library Association has released a new report stating that attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries have surged to a record high in 2022. The report has
The classic scenario of a hard-nosed reporter trying to convince a skeptical editor to run a big story is a familiar one, often depicted in movies like All the President's Men. In the new film
Boston celebrated its St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, which Mayor Michelle Wu hailed as one of the most significant events of the year for the city. Wu noted that the day was a time for
The new podcast series, "The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling," has caused controversy with promises to delve into the author's history of anti-trans rhetoric. The series includes original interviews
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Boston Cultural Council (BCC), today announced 160 arts and cultural organizations have been awarded
During the month of March, the City of Boston celebrates and honors the achievements and contributions of Irish-Americans.