Russian President Vladimir Putin signs expanded anti-LGBTQ+ law
By Russian President Vladimir Putin signed expanded anti-LGBTQ+ legislation on Monday. The law was originally introduced by the lower house of Russia’s legislature in October, and banned so-called “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations” for both adults and minors, said a statement by the State Duma. The original bill passed both the lower and upper chambers of […]
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A timeline of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship: From their first date to their shocking new Netflix documentary
It all started with a blind date and one question: “Is he nice?” Now — six years, two children and a royal exit later — one of the world’s most famous couples, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are revealing new details of their relationship and what led them to step back from the royal family. […]
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Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals in victory over Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo
Africa finally has a team in the World Cup semifinals, and so does the Arab world. Morocco delivered a seminal moment in the nearly 100-year history of soccer’s biggest tournament, beating Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team 1-0 Saturday in the another shocking result in the first World Cup staged in the Middle East. While […]
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Despite World Cup loss, England takes home another prize — Dave the cat
England may have been knocked out of the World Cup, but that doesn’t mean the team is going home empty-handed. Dave, a stray cat befriended by some of the players at the hotel they were staying at, is headed to the U.K., where he will be rehomed, the Qatar Animal Welfare Society said. Football player John […]
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At least 4 killed, dozens rescued as packed boat capsizes in frigid waters between U.K. and France
London — At least four people died when a small boat apparently packed with migrants capsized in freezing temperatures in the English Channel overnight, the U.K. government said Wednesday. Dozens of others were plucked from the waters of one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in a large-scale rescue operation involving British and French emergency […]
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Pokémon animated series saying goodbye to Ash Ketchum and Pikachu after 25 years
After 25 years of following Ash Ketchum and his electric pal Pikachu, Pokémon has announced their adventure will be coming to an end in 2023. Following an 11-episode story arc focused on the pair, the popular animated franchise will continue with a focus on new characters, according to a video announcement. The first of the […]
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Altiro Latin Fusion Plans 4th Location In Downtown Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, IL — When one restaurant closes in Plainfield, another is opening. The latest addition to Plainfield’s food scene will be a Latin fusion restaurant serving tapas and tacos. Altiro Latin Fusion will make its Plainfield debut at 15120 S. Des Plaines St., the former home of Front Street Cantina and most recently Glory Days […]
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Evanston $1.7M Skate Park Opens With Community Buy-In
EVANSTON, IL — Jodi Mariano doesn’t consider herself a skateboarding aficionado in the least, but after helping deliver a dedicated space for Evanston skateboarders and other wheeled enthusiasts to call their own just in time for Christmas, she can certainly appreciate what the city’s new skate park offers. Mariano, the principal urban designer at Teska […]
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Tainted bootleg booze kills more than 30 in prohibitionist Indian state
Patna, India — At least 31 people died and 20 others were hospitalized in serious condition after allegedly drinking tainted liquor sold without authorization in eastern India, a top elected official said Thursday. The deaths occurred Tuesday and Wednesday and the victims belonged to three villages in Saran district of Bihar state where the manufacturing, sale […]
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Part of haul recovered from German museum jewelry heist in 2019
German authorities said Saturday that they have recovered a significant part of the 18th-century treasures stolen from Dresden’s Green Vault museum in a spectacular break-in more than three years ago. Prosecutors and police said in a statement that they secured 31 items in Berlin overnight, including “several pieces that appear to be complete.” They were […]
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