Meghan Markle became an advocate for women when she was an 11-year-old elementary school student, and achieving gender equality remains a driving force for the fiancée of Britain’s Prince Harry …
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Africa’s Most Populous City Aims to Become Art, Design Hub
Africa’s most populous city is aiming to become a cultural hub for the continent, as the boisterous city of Lagos hosted the AFRICAN Culture and Design festival. Exhibits included a …
your ads here!2018 Grammy Awards Nominees in Top Categories
A list of nominees in the top categories at the 60th annual Grammy Awards, announced Tuesday by The Recording Academy. Album of the year: “Awaken, My Love!,” Childish Gambino; …
your ads here!Jeremy Piven Suggests It’s Curtains for His CBS Crime Drama
CBS isn’t saying that Jeremy Piven’s freshman series “Wisdom of the Crowd” is canceled, but the actor apparently sees it that way. “After the network said Monday it won’t …
your ads here!Chobani Gets new Look and Hints at Going Beyond Yogurt
Chobani, the company that helped kick-start the Greek yogurt craze, is shrinking those words on its label as it may expand beyond that food in an increasingly crowded yogurt market. …
your ads here!EPA Gathers Coal Country Comments About Climate Plan Repeal
The coal industry and environmentalists squared off Tuesday at a public hearing over the Trump administration’s planned repeal of an Obama-era plan to limit planet-warming carbon emissions. The Environmental Protection …
your ads here!Alec Baldwin Mixes Trump Spoof with Activism in Iowa Speech
Alec Baldwin mixed his Emmy-winning impression of President Donald Trump and the advocacy of a serious Democratic activist Monday, headlining a state party banquet in Des Moines. The actor known …
your ads here!Prince Harry, Markle to Wed in May at Windsor Castle
Britain’s Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle will be married at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in May next year, Kensington palace said Tuesday. “Her Majesty The Queen …
your ads here!Powell Casts Self as Figure of Stability for US Fed
Jerome Powell says that if confirmed as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, he expects the Fed to continue raising interest rates gradually to support its twin goals of …
your ads here!Ivanka Trump’s India Visit Raises Questions About her Brand
Ivanka Trump described the hurdles faced by women during a speech Tuesday at a business conference in India, which is treating her trip like a royal visit. But her …
your ads here!World Economy Growing Faster Than in Years, But Not for Long
The world economy is growing faster than it has in seven years and more and more people are working — but the high growth isn’t expected to last long, and wages …
your ads here!Artificial Muscles Give ‘Superpower’ to Robots
Inspired by the folding technique of origami, U.S. researchers said Monday they have crafted cheap, artificial muscles for robots that give them the power to lift up to 1,000 times …
your ads here!Dictionary.com Chooses ‘Complicit’ as Its Word of the Year
Russian election influence, the ever-widening sexual harassment scandal, mass shootings and the opioid epidemic helped elevate the word “complicit” as Dictionary.com’s word of the year for 2017. Look-ups of …
your ads here!Talk Show Host Seth Meyers to Host 2018 Golden Globes
Late night talk show host Seth Meyers will host the 2018 Golden Globe movie and television awards ceremony in January, organizers said on Monday. It will be the first Golden …
your ads here!Analysts: US Cyber Monday Sales Could Set New Online Spending Record
In the United States, it’s Cyber Monday, a day when holiday shoppers could set a new spending record for online purchases from work, home or anywhere with their cellphones. With …
your ads here!‘House of Cards’ Production Crew Gets Another 2 Weeks’ Pay
The Maryland-based production crew for “House of Cards” will continue to get paid for at least another two weeks. The show has been on hiatus since October, when allegations of …
your ads here!India’s Global Entrepreneurial Summit to Focus on Women
Startup founders, investors and tech leaders from around the world are heading to Hyderabad, India for the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit, co-hosted by the U.S. and Indian governments. Ivanka …
your ads here!American Actress Meghan Markle to be New Kind of Royal
She is an entertainment figure in her own right, and an outspoken woman comfortable talking about her background and her passions. American actress Meghan Markle will be a new type …
your ads here!Britain’s Prince Harry, US Actress Meghan Markle Officially Engaged
Britain’s Prince Harry is officially engaged to American actress Meghan Markle. Harry’s father, Prince Charles, made the announcement in a statement Monday. “His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is …
your ads here!Mobile App Connects Responders to Those Having Mental Health Crisis
Rickey pushes himself up slowly, grabs the leash tethered to the side of his walker and takes a few steps. His dog, a terrier named Madman, perks his ears up …
your ads here!We Have the Tools to End AIDS Now
The United Nations reports remarkable progress in containing the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS still kills, but in its latest report, UNAIDS said access to treatment has risen significantly. The …
your ads here!Museum Exhibit Dispels Stigma of Tattoos Through Global Perspective
Having a tattoo is no longer just a symbol of being in a criminal gang. Famous celebrities showing off their inked bodies show tattoos are becoming more mainstream in many …
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