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In The Wake Of The Dior Incident, Chinese Fashion Photographer Has Apologized

November 25, 2021

HONG KONG — After internet critics labeled her previous work demeaning to the Chinese people and fashion house Dior pulled one of her images from a show in Shanghai, a well-known Chinese fashion photographer has apologized. Chen Man recognized the criticism of her earlier work, such as “Young Pioneers,” a series of photographs of a […]

In historic Blue Origin Space Trip, William Shatner Channels Captain Kirk

October 11, 2021

William Shatner will create history on Wednesday when he embarks on Blue Origin’s New Shepard and boldly travels where few have gone before. The actor who played Captain Kirk on “Star Trek” appeared on “Good Morning America” on Monday with his fellow flight crew members as they awaited their delayed departure. Shatner expressed his disappointment, […]

Found in Jerusalem, 2,700-Year-Old Toilet Was An Uncommon Luxury

October 5, 2021

JERUSALEM — Authorities in Jerusalem announced Tuesday that archaeologists discovered a unique antique toilet going back more than 2,700-year-old toilet was a rarity in the holy city. The smooth, carved limestone toilet was discovered in a rectangular hut that was part of a large palace overlooking what is now the Old City, according to the […]

Rihanna Delays Album Release To Launch Lingerie Line

September 22, 2021

LOS ANGELES — Rihanna may be preoccupied with promoting her successful lingerie line, but she hasn’t forgotten about her next album. The Grammy Award winner is simply taking her time to “explore.” She claims that her new song will be very different from her past works. “You’re not going to believe what you’re about to […]

Maki Kaji, Sudoku Creator Who Found Delight In Solving Puzzles, Has Died

August 17, 2021

TOKYO, Japan — Maki Kaji, the developer of the popular numbers puzzle Sudoku, has died, according to his Japanese firm. His life’s work was to promote the fun of puzzles. He had bile duct carcinoma and was 69 years old. Kaji dubbed the “Godfather of Sudoku,” designed the problem to be simple enough for youngsters […]

In Israel, Olympian Artem Dolgopyat Is Greeted As A Hero

August 3, 2021

TEL AVIV, Israel — Artem Dolgopyat, who won Israel’s first-ever gold medal in artistic gymnastics, returned home to Israel on Tuesday to a hero’s welcome. He took in the applause from the audience as he raised his medal and wrapped his other arm around his lifelong partner, Maria Masha Sakovichas, on the ground at Ben […]

Japan Girds For A Surreal Summer Olympics, And Questions Are Plenty

July 19, 2021

TOKYO — After a year of waiting and months of hand-wringing that reverberated across the world as a result of a pandemic, an Summer Olympics Games unlike any other is finally here. Sure, it’s the Olympics, but it’s also something entirely different in a very genuine sense. There are no international admirers. In Tokyo-area venues, […]

Brad Pitt Granted Joint Custody Of Children With Angelina Jolie In Tentative Ruling

May 26, 2021

In a provisional judgment, Brad Pitt and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie were given shared custody of their five minor children, sources told NBC News Wednesday. According to two individuals familiar with the case, Pitt, who divorced Jolie in 2016, was granted a request to change the present custody agreement to provide him more time with […]

No One’s Claimed $500M Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket Sold In Pennsylvania

May 23, 2021

Everyone in Pennsylvania is now worth half a billion dollars. According to a Mega Millions press release, a winning Mega Millions ticket from Friday night’s drawing was sold in Pennsylvania, with an approximate payout of $515 million. A Pennsylvania lottery representative told ABC News Saturday that No One’s Claimed has yet come forward to collect […]

Tom Cruise Sells His House In Colorado For Almost $40 Million

May 16, 2021

Tom Cruise has sold a home in Colorado. After only two months on the market, the “Top Gun” actor, 58, has sold the home for $39.5 million – the same selling price – according to Fox Business. According to an online listing from Sotheby’s Realty, the house on a 320-acre spread has seven bedrooms and […]