The United Nations meanwhile warned that humanitarian needs are increasing in Sudan, with aid chief Martin Griffith allocating $22 million in emergency funds to help Sudanese fleeing the violence. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says more than 1 million people have been displaced by the power struggle between Burhan and Daglo, who leads the paramilitary … [Read more…]
John Ford is best known for directing some of the most iconic Westerns of the mid-twentieth century. From Stagecoach to The Searchers to How The West Was Won to his Calvary trilogy and more, Ford’s filmography is largely a list of gun-slinging, horse-racing, desert-dwelling American movies that defined a generation. That being noted, with a … [Read more…]
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Fans have traveled from near and far to witness history as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway. “I’ve talked to some people from Wisconsin, Michigan, from Texas, Ontario Canada, I think there are people here from Washington,” said Isabelle Curry. Curry has sold firewood to folks from all … [Read more…]
The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke died after a cancer battle at age 59, guitarist Johnny Marr announced. Rourke joined the English rock band after their first show in 1982 and appeared on all four of their albums released between 1984-87. He continued working with singer Morrissey for several years, and also collaborated with the Pretenders and … [Read more…]
“[N]et zero is the economic opportunity of our generation,” claimed the Conservatives’ Ben Houchen, the Mayor of the Tees Valley, and MP Chris Skidmore in a recent article for The Times RedBox. The piece combined the worst elements of British politics — plans for more devolution and the kamikaze green agenda — with a sick-making … [Read more…]
Star-Tribune staff The Kelly Walsh softball team is still playing. The Trojans, who were forced to battle back through the loser’s bracket after falling to Gillette in their opener on Thursday, beat Green River 12-1 and Cheyenne Central 6-5 Friday to set up a rematch with the Camels. Gillette lost to Cheyenne East on Thursday … [Read more…]
Children check out the Columbian mammoth in La Brea Tar Pits Museum’s new interactive and hands-on Mammoths and Mastodons exhibit in Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Admission to the Tar Pits, George Page Museum and the Museum of Natural History is scheduled to go up. But the increase must be approved by the … [Read more…]
Children check out the Columbian mammoth in La Brea Tar Pits Museum’s new interactive and hands-on Mammoths and Mastodons exhibit in Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Admission to the Tar Pits, George Page Museum and the Museum of Natural History is scheduled to go up. But the increase must be approved by the … [Read more…]
IN FORM: North Gambier’s Brianna Walters has been in good form this season and will cause her Casterton Sandford opponents plenty of headaches. Picture: FILE NORTH GAMBIER V CASTERTON SANDFORD NORTH Gambier has been in good form in 2023 despite significant personnel changes and it will make for a tough day at … [Read more…]
New Zealand chess great Sue Maroroa Jones has died aged 32, with family mourning a “cherished mother” and chess players around the world remembering a great talent. Her husband, chess grandmaster Gawain Jones, announced the death in a social media post. He described her as an “incredible and cherished mother”, beloved wife, daughter, and sister … [Read more…]