The IOC has picked its first African host of any Olympics, formally awarding the 2022 Youth Games to Senegal. Senegal President Macky Sall was present on Monday to see International …
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‘Speak Now’ – Taylor Swift Sets Off Storm by Getting Political
Taylor Swift’s decision to break her silence on politics triggered a storm on Monday, with fans and commentators divided over whether one of pop music’s biggest stars should have spoken …
your ads here!Bill Cosby Seeks New Sexual Assault Trial, Reduced Prison Sentence
Citing new evidence, Bill Cosby has asked the Pennsylvania judge who sent him to prison for up to 10 years for sexual assault to grant him a new trial, or …
your ads here!Activist’s Art Offers Rare Glimpse Inside Egypt’s Prisons
In Yassin Mohammed’s sketches and paintings, he and other Egyptian prisoners are crammed into tiny cells, feet in each other’s faces and their few belongings hanging from the walls. The …
your ads here!No Columbus Day in Columbus: City to Honor Veterans Instead
The largest city named for Christopher Columbus has called off its observance of the divisive holiday that honors the explorer, making a savvy move to tie the switch to a …
your ads here!Cosby Lawyers Ask Court to Void Conviction, Prison Sentence
Bill Cosby’s lawyers have asked a Pennsylvania court to overturn the actor’s conviction and three- to 10-year prison sentence because of what they call a string of errors in his …
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It’s Fashion Week season, and major cities around the world are gearing up to show off the latest trends in high fashion clothing and accessories. It’s also a busy time …
your ads here!Mormons to Spend Less Time at Church on Sundays, Leaders Say
Mormons will start spending less time at church each Sunday — two hours instead of three — after a change announced Saturday aimed at making worship more manageable for members …
your ads here!The Battle for Gender Equality in Hollywood
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements address the sexual harassment and abuse of women by powerful men in Hollywood and elsewhere today. But systemic sexism in the film industry goes back …
your ads here!Sexism, Assault in Workplace, Including Hollywood, Stopped by Balancing Power
Since the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements began, many films have offered more nuanced and textured female characters and are telling more women’s stories. But activists say more needs to be …
your ads here!How Sexist Characters in Film Abet Women’s Harassment Behind the Scenes
The discrimination and objectification of women in Hollywood is not a new phenomenon. For decades sexist behavior by powerful men in the industry has been part of the star system, …
your ads here!Spanish Opera Singer Montserrat Caballe Dies at 85
Montserrat Caballe, a Spanish opera singer renowned for her bel canto technique and her interpretations of the roles of Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti, has died. She was 85. Caballe died …
your ads here!Yazidi Community Reacts to Nadia Murad’s Nobel Prize
The Yazidi community in Iraq and around the world expressed joy and hope after the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded its 2018 Peace Prize to Nadia Murad, a Yazidi activist and …
your ads here!Ben Affleck Posts About Substance Abuse Treatment
Ben Affleck says battling addiction is “a lifelong and difficult struggle.” The actor posted on Instagram Thursday that he has completed a 40-day stay at a treatment center for alcohol …
your ads here!Monica Lewinsky Changes Social Media Name to Fight Bullying
Monica Lewinsky is teaming up with celebrities for an anti-bullying campaign that targets name-calling. Appearing Friday on ABC’s Good Morning America, Lewinsky says the #DefyTheName campaign calls on people to …
your ads here!Chance the Rapper to Give $1M to Boost Mental Health Services
Chance the Rapper says he’s donating $1 million to help improve mental health services in Chicago. The Chicago native made the announcement Thursday during a summit for his nonprofit organization …
your ads here!1 Year Later, How #MeToo Is Changing America
After a year that saw the #MeToo movement sweep America, sexual harassment remains a global problem. Nearly 1 in 4 men across eight countries believe they are owed sex from …
your ads here!Thousands of Sketchbooks Displayed at Brooklyn Library
With the digital era in full swing, sketchbooks are likely to be gathering dust in desk drawers around the world. But for the founder of the Brooklyn Art Library, sketchbooks …
your ads here!28-year Prison Term Caps Downfall of ‘Suge’ Knight
Marion “Suge” Knight was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison for mowing down and killing a Compton businessman in a case that completed the former rap music mogul’s downfall …
your ads here!EgyptAir Stands by Purported Interview With Drew Barrymore
EgyptAir is standing by a writer for its in-flight magazine who penned a bizarre article purportedly based on an interview with American actress Drew Barrymore. The article, riddled with misspellings …
your ads here!Soccer Star Ronaldo Left off Portugal Squad for Upcoming Games Amid Rape Allegations
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left off Portugal’s national team squad for a pair of upcoming matches, the decision coming as the soccer great fights rape allegations in the United States. …
your ads here!Cleveland Morgan Conservatory Shows The Beauty of Paper Trails’
Paper can be much more than just a surface to write on. Paper Trails’, is an annual exhibition held at Cleveland, Ohio’s Morgan Conservatory that showcases dozens of works of …
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