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Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
Reuters photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza
apnews.com/article/world-press-photo-year-award-reuters-gaza-205161b1b447a1bba942f427a5ba24c9
LSU senior Haleigh Bryant wins AAI award, given to the nation's top college gymnast
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' album is out now : Swift's new album is called "The Tortured Poets Department."
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-album/story
The winners of this year’s Texaco Children’s Art competition have been announced, with Charley Bell (17) from Belfast named the overall winner for her portrait ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/culture/art/2024/04/17/in-pictures-the-winning-entries-for-this-years-texaco-childrens-art-competition/
Tesla seeks to award Elon Musk $56bn pay package: The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.
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Now in its 17th year, the Sony World Photography Awards celebrates powerful images that resonate with audiences around the world. edition.cnn.com/2024/04/18/style/sony-world-photography-winners-gbr-scli-intl/index.html
Ashanti Announces She Is Pregnant and Engaged to Nelly: Ashanti, 43, announced she will be having her first baby and that she is engaged to Nelly ...
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Quick Glance: Ashanti Confirms Engagement to Nelly After Pregnancy Announcement
- Singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly are engaged, following the announcement of their first child.
- Ashanti and Nelly, who rekindled their long-term, on-again, off-again relationship last year, have been inseparable since.
- Nelly is already a father to two adult children and has adopted two more. This will be the first child for Ashanti and the third for Nelly.
- The couple has had an eventful year, from public displays of affection in Las Vegas to sentimental moments on the red carpet.
U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women's coaching award after UConn's Geno Auriemma
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Quick Glance: U.S. Basketball Writers Association Honors UConn's Geno Auriemma with Coaching Award Recognition
- The U.S. Basketball Writers Association revealed the decision to name their annual women's national coach of the year award after Geno Auriemma from UConn.
- Having just concluded his 39th season at the school, the 70-year-old coach led the Huskies to their 23rd Final Four.
- Successfully guiding UConn to 11 national championships and six flawless seasons, he has been a standout recipient of the USBA award.
- Auriemma's impressive record of 1,213-162 places him second on the all-time Division I wins list, trailing only three games behind Stanford's Tara VanDerveer.
Cannes announces honorary Palme d’Or for Studio Ghibli: This marks the first time the honorary award is going to a group instead of an individual.
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/18/entertainment-news/news-studio-ghibli-cannes-honorary-palme-dor/
Quick Glance: Studio Ghibli Receives First-Ever Honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes
- The acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, known for films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Oscar-winner The Boy and the Beast, is set to be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes as the first group to receive this prestigious award.
- Typically awarded to individuals, past recipients include Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Harrison Ford, with Star Wars creator George Lucas also being recognized at the 77th edition of the festival.
- Studio Ghibli is synonymous with veteran directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who have created iconic animated features under the studio's banner over the past four decades.
- Filmmaker Miyazaki has garnered multiple Oscars, and the studio has produced over 20 films, including masterpieces like Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle. The group acknowledgment highlights Studio Ghibli's significant impact in the film industry.
Vegan chocolate crowned Supreme Champion at Outstanding Food Producer Awards: Mind Your Temper's Black Forest Bonbon is being touted as 'so good it doesn't taste ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514660/vegan-chocolate-crowned-supreme-champion-at-outstanding-food-producer-awards
Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump for Oscars rant, reveals he may now host ceremony again
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/04/18/jimmy-kimmel-donald-trump-oscars-al-pacino-response-stephen-colbert/73369438007/
Quick Glance: Trump Mixes Up Jimmy Kimmel and Al Pacino in Rant
- Former President Donald Trump recently mixed up Jimmy Kimmel and actor Al Pacino in a bizarre rant on social media about Kimmel's hosting of the 2024 Academy Awards.
- Trump claims Kimmel experienced a 'classic blackout' at the Oscars and forgot to say the famous mandatory line 'AND THE WINNER IS.'
- Kimmel responded to Trump's mix-up with a humorous comment, referencing Trump's self-proclaimed status as a 'very stable genius' in 2018.
- Trump's rant about Kimmel seems to be in response to his monologue on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' discussing Trump's declining wealth and hush money trial.
Meet Edgar Barrera: The Grammy winner writing hits for Shakira, Bad Bunny, Karol G and more
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/18/edgar-barrera-songs-grammys-producer-interview-essentials/73323162007/
Nikita Kucherov has won the 2024 Art Ross Trophy! ⚡
The Lightning forward tallied a career-best 144 points this season.
Mark Drakeford has been named 'one of the heroes of Covid' - but some people are furious: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/bereaved-families-furious-mark-drakeford-29012139
Star Awards 2024: Is first-time Best Actress nominee Jernelle Oh the wildcard to watch?
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/jernelle-oh-best-actress-wildcard-star-awards-2024-387311
Is this the best #F1 winner's trophy of all time? 👀
The new #ChineseGP trophy design pays tribute to #F1 ’s past, resembling the laurel wreaths that race ... Show more
Rita Moreno tells a very charming story about meeting Lenny Kravitz: Rita Moreno is a legend, but that doesn’t stop her from introducing herself to those she ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/rita-moreno-lenny-kravitz/
Trump fires back after Kimmel jokes about hush money trial, social media company: Former President Trump fired back Wednesday after Jimmy Kimmel ripped him in ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4600157-trump-fires-back-after-kimmel-jokes-about-hush-money-trial-social-media-company/
Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
- The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.
- Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.
- The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.
- Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
Team USA expected to win bumper medal haul at Paris Olympics: With 100 days to go until the start of the Paris Olympics, Team USA is expected to top the medal ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/paris-olympics-virtual-medal-table-spt-intl/
Connor Hellebuyck has secured the first William M. Jennings Trophy for the Winnipeg Jets! 🛩️
This trophy is awarded to the goalie(s) (min ... Show more #NHLAwards
Oman pick six more medals to raise tally to 18 at first GCC Youth Games: Elsewhere, medals were earned in paralympic events
timesofoman.com/article/144527-oman-pick-six-more-medals-to-raise-tally-to-18-at-first-gcc-youth-games
13-year-old Harry Merlin Piper has become the youngest ever winner of the Magic Circle’s Young Magician of the Year award
San Jose Sharks have best NHL draft lottery odds after historically bad season: The San Jose Sharks have the best NHL draft lottery odds, with Macklin Celebrini ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2024/04/19/nhl-draft-lottery-odds-sharks-macklin-celebrini/73378923007/
Ann Kok: What were the 5 roles that defined her acting career?: The actress, who ascends the All-Time Favourite Artiste altar this Sunday (Apr 21) at the Star ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/ann-kok-star-awards-all-time-favourite-artiste-trophy-388681
ITV reality show won't return despite over 5,000,000 viewers tuning in last year: It has now been confirmed that a popular ITV series won't be returning for ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/itv-no-plans-popular-reality-tv-series-spin-off-return-20656946/
2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain: The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami — where the organization is ...
abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/2024-latin-grammys-return-home-miami-after-controversial-109347559
Consequences of aging, why we die explained by Nobel biologist: Ramakrishnan explains why we may not want to lengthen our lives much longer.
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Olly Murs' sweet tribute to his newborn baby after 'horrible' separation : Olly Murs performed for the first time since becoming a father earlier this evening ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/olly-murs-says-the-show-32611795
Hugh Grant says he got 'enormous sum' to settle suit against The Sun tabloid: Hugh Grant says he received “an enormous sum of money” to settle a lawsuit accusing ...
abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/hugh-grant-enormous-sum-settle-suit-alleging-illegal-109343525
Goal. Scoring. Machine. 🏒
With a League-leading 69 goals in the 2023-24 regular season, Auston Matthews takes home his third Maurice "Rocket" ... Show more #NHLAwards
A Saturday Night Takeaway holiday prize winner was left ‘heartbroken’ after an unforeseen rule 'ruined the experience'...
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Ant and Dec Saturday Night Takeaway holiday prize winner left heartbroken after dog is banned from trip
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/tammy-fox-disabled-dog-ant-dec-saturday-night-takeaway-b2530038.html
Trump Takes Trial Break to Rant About Kimmel’s Month-Old Oscars Performance: After a long two days of court naps, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to throw a ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/donald-trump-criminal-trial-jimmy-kimmel-oscars-still-mad-1235006265/
TRT World documentary wins gold medal at NYF TV & Film Awards: "TRT World's efforts to be the voice of oppressed communities worldwide has once again ...
trtworld.com/turkiye/trt-world-documentary-wins-gold-medal-at-nyf-tv-and-film-awards-17828941
From ‘sorcerer’ and illegal immigrant to Cannes and the Oscars: this filmmaker’s remarkable path to success
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With the Bundesliga trophy, Andrich became only the second player to complete the hat-trick of titles in all German professional leagues! 🏆✅
"Defiantly a medal... hopefully gold! 🥇
Swimmer Oliver Morgan on representing Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Olympics 🇬🇧🏆
Antoine Griezmann has yet to win a UCL, LALIGA or Copa del Rey trophy with Atletico Madrid ❌
When he left for Barcelona between 2019-2022 ... Show more
Lions CEO Fulfills Promise to Dan Campbell With New Jerseys: Detroit Lions executive Rod Wood revealed the new team uniforms are a reward for Dan Campbell and ...
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The CDU and Islam: Good Muslims, bad Muslims: The CDU has corrected its controversial wording on Muslims in its draft manifesto, but the debate is not dying down ...
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Simone Biles thought America would 'hate' her after going through Olympics hell: Simone Biles feared the wrath of her supporters following her struggles at the ...
nypost.com/2024/04/18/sports/simone-biles-thought-america-would-hate-her-after-olympics-struggle/
Three years ago Lionel Messi won the Copa del Rey for the SEVENTH time in a ridiculous display against Athletic Club. It wound up being his final trophy with ... Show more
Olympics 2024: A guide to the Paris Games with 100 days to go including dates, venues & prize money
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Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Six-time All-Star F Blake Griffin announced his retirement from the NBA on Instagram. Griffin – the Clippers’ No. 1 overall pick in 2009 out of Oklahoma – made ... Show more
Donte DiVincenzo, who only missed a single game this season, is not eligible for the Most Improved Player award because he fell just nine seconds short of the ... Show more
Hilary Knight Makes History In Utica: Knight’s 14th medal makes her the most decorated athlete in Women’s World Championship history
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Another honorary doctorate for Esther Mahlangu, for 'mathematical prowess'
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-16-another-honorary-doctorate-for-esther-mahlangu-for-mathematical-prowess/
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: Myanmar’s detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/asia/myanmar-aung-san-suu-kyi-house-arrest-intl-hnk/
Paris Olympics 2024: Offering prize money at Games against 'Olympic spirit' says cycling boss
bbc.com/sport/cycling/68825739
Dortmund professional Julian Brandt is voted player of the match after the 4:2 win against Atletico Madrid. But he himself would have given the trophy to ... Show more
U.S. Awards Samsung $6.4 Billion to Bolster Semiconductor Production: The federal grants will support Samsung’s new chip manufacturing hub in Taylor, Texas ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/us/politics/samsung-biden-administration-award-taylor-texas.html
Hannah’s Story, a podcast collaboration with 9News Queensland and 9Podcasts, was honoured with the coveted Gold award for the best Narrative Documentary ... Show more www.9news.com.au/national/9news-podcast-hannahs-story-recognised-at-new-york-festival-radio-awards/aaaff00d-afe3-4f2c-9839-2832faa7223d
$200K winning lottery ticket sold at Omaha Hy-Vee; central Nebraska man wins $300K
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Quick Glance: $200K Winning Ticket Sold in Omaha; Man Wins $300K
- A $200,000 ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee supermarket in Omaha.
- A 48-year-old man from Greeley, Nebraska, won $300,000 in a scratch game.
- The winner rushed to claim his prize, driving 142 miles to Lincoln.
- Additional local lottery winners were also announced, including a $40,000 prize in Omaha.
LeBron James Opens Up About the One NBA Award He Hasn’t Won: The King says it stings to have never won Defensive Player of the Year.
si.com/nba/2024/04/16/lebron-james-defensive-player-award-quote-marc-gasol
Kelly Brook admits she 'looks better naked' as she hits out at clothes: Kelly Brook has opened up about her body confidence journey and the cruel trolling she ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/kelly-brook-insists-looks-better-32588917
Duke University Ends Full Ride Scholarship Program Black Students Following The End Of Affirmative Action
essence.com/news/duke-ends-scholarship-program-black-students/
Ousmane Dembele joined Barcelona from Dortmund for €105m in 2017. After six seasons there, he left to join PSG last summer for just €50m.
Last week ... Show more
How much will a gold medal be worth at the Paris Games this year?
World Athletics will become the first international federation to award prize money at the ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hq2jgf
Rangers clinch NHL's top record, Islanders get berth, last playoff spot still up for grabs
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2024/04/15/nhl-playoff-races-presidents-trophy-final-berths/73337161007/
Team USA Men's Basketball Selects 12-Player Roster for 2024 Paris Olympics, per Report
si.com/olympics/2024/04/16/team-usa-basketball-roster-2024-paris-olympics
Will Smith Makes Surprise Coachella Appearance 2 Years After Oscars Slap: The actor took his first step toward an attempted comeback, joining J Balvin on stage ...
huffpost.com/entry/will-smith-coachella-j-balvin-appearance_n_661d3418e4b0f8e522db6970
Quick Glance: Will Smith returns as one of the 'Men in Black'
- Will Smith made a surprise appearance at Coachella as 'Men in Black'.
- He performed the hit song from the 1997 film with J Balvin.
- The performance included elaborate effects and props.
- The 'Men in Black' film was a major success with Smith in the lead role.
Maria Contreras Huerta wins Plumbing World national scholarship for apprentices: A woman who has proved herself in a male-dominated trade wants to own a business ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/514435/maria-contreras-huerta-wins-plumbing-world-national-scholarship-for-apprentices
KISS Colors Announces $15,000 Scholarship For High School Students: The award-winning textured hair brand KISS Colors & Care announced the opening of the 2024 ...
girlsunited.essence.com/article/kiss-colors-scholarship-high-school-students/
“We really didn’t think it was real – why would you?" 💰
Former footballer and punditry national treasure Chris Kamara 'blown away' to be awarded Freedom of Wakefield
wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/former-footballer-and-punditry-national-treasure-chris-kamara-blown-away-to-be-awarded-freedom-of-wakefield-4592217
Cop gunned down in St Ann: ST ANN, Jamaica - A policeman was shot and killed in St Ann on Monday night. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/cop-gunned-st-ann/
Ice Spice shouts out 'Taylor motherf---ing Swift!' at Coachella as singer makes surprise appearance
ew.com/taylor-swift-ice-spice-coachella-2024-8631218
Team Canada knocks off Team USA, claims gold medal in IIHF Women’s World Championship overtime thriller
theathletic.com/5415387/2024/04/14/usa-canada-world-championship-iihf-gold-medal-game/
Paid articlePaid Robert Downey Jr. Reveals The Eye-Catching Place He Keeps His Oscar: The “Oppenheimer” actor took home his first Academy Award for his role in the film.
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