For clergy abuse survivors, Sinead O’Connor’s protest that offended so many was brave and prophetic

07/28/2023

In 1992, Sinéad O’Connor destroyed a photo of Pope John Paul II on U.S. national television. The pushback was swift, turning the late Irish singer-songwriter’s protest of sex abuse in the Catholic Church into a career-altering flashpoint. More than 30 years…

Indonesian ferry capsizes; 15 people dead, 19  missing

07/24/2023

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An overloaded ferry capsized off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 15 people and leaving 19 others missing, rescuers said Monday. The boat was traveling from Lanto village in Buton Central regency in Southeast…

El Niño is threatening rice crops 

07/13/2023

NEW DELHI— Warmer, drier weather because of an earlier than usual El Nino is expected to hamper rice production across Asia, hitting global food security in a world still reeling from the impacts of the war in…

Police say there’s no sign of crime by BBC anchor who allegedly paid teen for sexual photos

07/13/2023

LONDON — There’s no evidence a BBC presenter who allegedly paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos committed a crime, London police said Wednesday as the broadcaster’s wife publicly identified him for the first time as veteran news anchor…

Gen Z hot for now popular Y2K fashion

07/10/2023

NEW YORK — First came the supposed death of skinny jeans. Then, the resurgence of cargo pants, halter tops and baby tees. If there’s one thing retailers can agree on, it’s that Gen Z is hot for…

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announce divorce after 6 years of marriage

07/07/2023

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef are divorcing after nearly six years of marriage, the couple announced Thursday. “For some time, we have considered transforming our relationship, and it is after careful consideration that we have decided to end…

Britney Spears says Wembanyama’s security struck her in Las Vegas, Spurs rookie says he was grabbed

07/07/2023

LAS VEGAS— San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was…

What is Threads? All your questions about Meta’s new Twitter rival, answered

07/07/2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Threads, a text-based app built by Meta to rival Twitter, is live. The app, billed as the text version of Meta’s photo-sharing platform Instagram, became available Wednesday night to users in more than 100 countries…

Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads

07/06/2023

LONDON — Meta unveiled an app to rival Twitter on Thursday, July 6, 2023, appearing to target users looking for an alternative to the social media platform owned — and frequently changed — by Elon Musk. Called Threads, the…

Washington shooting: 9 people, including 2 kids, wounded

07/06/2023

WASHINGTON — Nine people outside enjoying the Independence Day festivities in Washington were shot and wounded early Wednesday, July 5,  police said, as a spate of violence marred the holiday. Officers responding around 1 a.m. to the mass…

‘Smallville’ actor released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case tied to cult-like group

07/05/2023

Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released from a California prison, according to a government website. Mack, best known for her role as…

Airline delays and cancellations are bad. Ahead of the holiday weekend, they’re getting worse

06/29/2023

Travelers are getting hit with delays at U.S. airports again Wednesday, an ominous sign heading into the long July 4 holiday weekend, which is shaping up as the biggest test yet for airlines that are struggling to…

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