Parts of Haiti – including an area outside the U.S. embassy – have now plunged into darkness following attacks by vandals on a power plant and four power substations in Port-au-Prince, the country’s national utility says. Électricité D’Haïti (EDH) said in a statement on X that “several of the company’s premises were sabotaged,” numerous materials were damaged and documents were …
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Jon Rahm putting on Spanish spread at the Masters' Champions Dinner as menu is revealed
The Masters, the first major tournament of the year on the PGA Tour, is full of many traditions at Augusta National Golf Club, including the reigning champions’ dinner. Jon Rahm is that man this year, and in three weeks, a select group of golfers who have won the Masters will be sitting at the same table for the annual Champions …
Read More »Far-right Austrian activist known for 'remigration' remarks banned from Germany
German authorities have issued an entry ban on a prominent Austrian European far-right figure known for his talk about “remigration” at a recent meeting of nationalist populists that triggered large protests against populism in the country. Martin Sellner of the Identitarian Movement said in a video posted Tuesday on social media platform X that German authorities sent his lawyer a …
Read More »Colombia's largest criminal group accepts president's offer to broker peace deal
Colombia’s largest criminal group said Tuesday it has accepted President Gustavo Petro’s offer to start peace negotiations, but the next steps in any talks were not immediately clear. The Gaitanista Self Defense Forces of Colombia — called the Gulf Clan by Colombia’s government — has been described by analysts as a threat to Petro’s ongoing efforts to broker peace deals …
Read More »Russia to evacuate 9,000 children from border region targeted by Ukraine, official says
A Russian border region plans to evacuate some 9,000 children from the area as it is continuously shelled from the Ukrainian side, an official said Tuesday. Kyiv’s forces have increasingly been striking at targets behind the extensive front line that has changed little after more than two years of war. The children are to be moved further east, away from …
Read More »Jets sign Mike Williams to 1-year deal after he was released by Chargers
Aaron Rodgers has another deep-ball threat to work with on the New York Jets next season as Mike Williams heads to the team on a one-year deal, the team announced on Tuesday. Williams was on hand in Florham Park, New Jersey, to sign a deal that has a reported value of up to $15 million, per ESPN. The 29-year-old receiver …
Read More »Wagner holds on for first ever March Madness victory after Howard misses late game-tying free throws
Wagner College is headed to the Round of 64 after their first NCAA Tournament win in school history. In a First Four matchup of 16 seeds, Howard missed three free-throws late to clinch Wagner’s 71-68 victory. Howard trailed by 17 points early in the second half but went on a late 14-2 run, closing within 69-68 on Bryce Harris’ layup …
Read More »Golf influencer Paige Spiranac talks what's 'real' after getting asked about teeth
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac held a question-and-answer forum on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday for her massive audience of more than 4 million followers. One burning question Spiranac was asked whether “they” were real. Of course, asking about Spiranac’s pearly white teeth. The questioner was interested in whether some of her teeth were caps or veneers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE …
Read More »US and Japan call for ban of nuclear weapons in outer space
The United States and Japan are sponsoring a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on all nations not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in space, the U.S. ambassador announced Monday. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told a U.N. Security Council meeting that “any placement of nuclear weapons into orbit around the Earth would be unprecedented, dangerous, and unacceptable.” The announcement that the U.S. …
Read More »Popular traditions of the Kentucky Derby, from mint juleps to large headwear
The Kentucky Derby is a beloved event that thousands attend in their best dress every year. It is the first of the races making up the Triple Crown. The Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes follow. Millions also watch from home, with many putting money on the line by placing their bets. The Kentucky Derby has produced many long-lasting traditions, from …
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