By the 1980s, America finally publicly embraced the black athlete, looking past skin color to see athleticism and skill, rewarding stars with multimillion-dollar athletic contracts, movie deals, lucrative shoe endorsements and mansions in all-white enclaves. Who didn’t want to be like Mike? But those fortunate black athletes like Michael Jordan …
your ad hereTop 5 Songs for Week Ending Feb. 17
We’re on the move with the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending Feb. 17, 2018. Our musical deck gets shuffled this week, but no new songs manage to break into the charmed circle. Number 5: Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage “Rockstar” …
your ad hereBillionaire Wynn Gets No Money in Casino Termination Deal
A termination agreement between embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn and the company bearing his name shows that he won’t receive any compensation and can’t be involved in any competing gambling business for two years. The terms of the agreement were released Friday by Wynn Resorts. Wynn resigned as CEO earlier …
your ad hereBeing There Helps at Olympics, Even If You Don’t Want to Be
Highlights from media coverage of the Pyeongchang Olympics: BEING THERE: Sometimes the secret to good reporting is simply being there, even if you’d rather not. Alpine skiing reporter Steve Porino was right near American Mikaela Shiffrin as she vomited before heading out on her first slalom run Friday in South …
your ad hereAncient Beard Traditions Shape Face of Modern Jerusalem
Facial hair is trendy worldwide these days, but in Jerusalem beards have never gone out of style, projecting religious mysticism, nationalism and ideals of masculinity. For men of all faiths in the holy city, a beard can be an important statement of religious devotion, connecting past generations to God …
your ad hereBlackface in Chinese Lunar New Year Sketch Draws Criticism
A comedy sketch that featured a Chinese woman in blackface has drawn accusations of racism after being broadcast on Chinese state television’s Lunar New Year variety show, although some people in Beijing were left wondering why it would be considered offensive. The skit was shown Thursday night on state broadcaster …
your ad hereMassive Fraud at Indian State-Owned Bank Linked to Celebrity Jeweler
The uncovering of one of the biggest frauds at a state-owned bank in India has rocked the country’s financial sector and brought scrutiny to a billionaire jeweler who counted Hollywood stars among his customers. The nearly $1.8 billion fraud reported at India’s second-largest state-owned bank is a blow to the …
your ad hereBelgian Court Orders Facebook to Stop Collecting Data
Belgian media say a Brussels court has ordered Facebook to stop collecting data about citizens in the country or face fines for every day it fails to comply. The daily De Standaard reported Friday that the court upheld a Belgian privacy commission finding that Facebook is collecting data without users’ …
your ad here‘Unseen’ Museum Exhibit to Depict Glow-in-the-Dark Creatures
Feel as though you’re in the dark when it comes to the underwater world? New York’s American Museum of Natural History is working on just the solution: a floor-to-ceiling installation depicting creatures that glow. Photographers got a sneak peek on Thursday as one of the centerpieces was installed …
your ad hereYoung Jewelry Designer Among Asians Putting Their Stamp on Global Fashion Industry
Chinese-born Xinye Jiang sees herself as a global designer working in a global industry. And her background certainly fits that profile. Born in China’s northeastern province of Harbin, Jiang went to school in London, Paris and New York, where she studied at the Parsons School of Design. Her jewelry business is …
your ad hereLondon Fashion Week Draws Fresh Faces, Blended Cultures
Asians and Asian Americans are increasingly putting their stamp on the global fashion industry — and the big Asian student body at top fashion schools suggests their influence will be lasting. Filipino Jason Wu, American Vera Wang and Malaysian Jimmy Choo are now household names among fashionistas. As London Fashion …
your ad hereWhen Will Robots Work Alongside Humans?
Most analysts and economists agree, robots are slowly replacing humans in many jobs. They weld and paint car bodies, sort merchandise in warehouses, explore underground pipes and inspect suspicious packages. Yet we still do not see robots as domestic help, except for robotic vacuum cleaners. Robotics experts say there is …
your ad hereIraq’s PM Declares Country Open for Business
Iraq’s prime minister was in Kuwait this week, selling his country as a promising investment opportunity. After years of war and sectarian violence, Iraq is moving toward stability and wants to attract the private sector to help fund its $88 billion reconstruction and recovery effort. From the Kuwaiti capital, VOA’s …
your ad hereMexico, US Express Cautious Optimism on NAFTA Deal
Top U.S. and Mexican officials on Thursday expressed cautious optimism that the North American Free Trade Agreement will be renegotiated, speaking ahead of the next round of trade talks later this month. Asked on local television whether it was more likely the $1.2 trillion trilateral trade pact would survive or …
your ad hereRemote Pakistan Village Produces 2 Olympic Hopefuls
Pakistan, which has sent athletes to previous Winter Olympics, this year sends a two-man delegation — an uncle and his nephew — to compete in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Muhammad Karim, 22, and his nephew Syed Human, 26, are both from the Naltar Valley, a village located in Gilgit Baltistan, the …
your ad hereJennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Announce Separation
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are separating after two and a half years of marriage. The couple said Thursday in a statement to The Associated Press released through a publicist that the decision to split “was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year.” The couple said they …
your ad hereWhite House Blames Russia for ‘NotPetya’ Cyber Attack
The White House on Thursday blamed Russia for the devastating “NotPetya” cyber attack last year, joining the British government in condemning Moscow for unleashing a virus that crippled parts of Ukraine’s infrastructure and damaged computers in countries across the globe. The attack in June of 2017 “spread worldwide, causing billions …
your ad here‘Black Panther’: Black Superhero Film Set to Break Box Office
Ryan Coogler’s superhero film Black Panther, based on the Marvel comic, is about a king of a technologically advanced African country. His superb fighting skills are enhanced by his mystical powers and unique Black Panther suit, crafted with Vibranium, a metal found only in his country. The film, which cost …
your ad here‘Black Panther’: A Black Superhero Film Set to Break the Box Office
Ryan Coogler’s superhero film “Black Panther,” based on the Marvel comic, is about a king of a technologically advanced African country. His superb fighting skills are enhanced by his mystical powers and Vibranium-crafted Black Panther suit. The film has created a buzz worldwide for its cinematography, special effects, great cast …
your ad hereBroadcaster Wolf, 80, Sues Imus, Alleging Age Discrimination
The sportscaster who popularized the phrase “Let’s go to the videotape!” filed an age discrimination lawsuit on Thursday over his firing from shock jock Don Imus’ radio show. Warner Wolf, who’s 80 years old, charges in a lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court that he was illegally fired in 2016 …
your ad hereEngineers, Technologists Honored Ahead of Annual Oscars
“I am not a great fan of violence, of explosions,” said actor Patrick Stewart shortly before he hosted the annual Scientific and Technical Awards Feb. 10, when engineers and technologists were honored several weeks ahead of the regular Oscar presentation. “But some of the more subtle, sensitive, and beautiful aspects …
your ad herePostal Service Marks Lunar New Year with Stamp by Kam Mak
You may not be familiar with the name Kam Mak, but you’ve probably seen his work. In 2008, the Chinese-American artist was selected by the U.S. Postal Service to create an annual stamp through 2019 for its Celebrating Lunar New Year series. The Year of the Dog stamp is his …
your ad hereWHO: Alarming Spike in Unneeded Medical Interventions for Healthy Pregnant Women
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns healthy pregnant women are undergoing unnecessary medical interventions at an alarming rate. Given the trend, WHO is launching new recommendations aimed at reducing potentially harmful interventions. The organization reports most of the estimated 140 million annual births occur without complications. Yet, it says over …
your ad hereEU Not Happy With Facebook, Twitter Consumer Rule Remedies
The European Commission says social media giants Facebook and Twitter have only partially responded to its demands to bring their practices into line with EU consumer law. The Commission asked the two companies a year ago to change their terms of service following complaints from people targeted by fraud …
your ad hereAirbus Expects Strong Growth, Looks Past Plane Troubles
Shares in European plane maker Airbus flew higher on Thursday after the company reported improved earnings and was more upbeat about the future following problems to several of its key aircraft programs. The company said that it surged to a net profit of 1 billion euros ($1.25 billion) in …
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