UNESCO Honors Rabat as the 2026 World Book Capital
UNESCO Honors Rabat as the 2026 World Book Capital \ Newslooks \ Washington \ UNESCO has named Rabat the World Book Capital for 2026, recognizing Morocco’s dedication to promoting culture…
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A trove of artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been found in 63 tombs
A trove of artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta area and experts are working to restore and classify the finds, an…
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Prince William is usher at wedding of aristocrat the Duke of Westminster
Prince William took a day out from royal duties on Friday to serve as an usher at the wedding of his friend Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, an event…
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Father’s Day gift ideas for all kinds of dads: From smart glasses to a rainbow rodeo
Whether you go big, small or DIY, there are lots of ways to please dad on Father’s Day. Homemade cards and drawings, and things made of clay or popsicle sticks,…
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A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known US immigrant culture
Cheng “Charlie” Saephan wore a broad smile and a bright blue sash emblazoned with the words “Iu-Mien USA” as he hoisted an oversized check for $1.3 billion above his head.…
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Ashley Judd speaks out on women right to control their bodies, be free from male violence
Actor Ashley Judd, whose allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein helped spark the #MeToo movement, spoke out on the rights of women and girls to control their own bodies and…
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Windmill sails at Paris’ iconic Moulin Rouge collapsed. No injuries are reported
The iconic windmill sails of the Moulin Rouge, a vibrant emblem of Paris’s bohemian lifestyle, collapsed Thursday after a show. No injuries were reported. The incident took place shortly before…
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From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for 2024 Eurovision Song Contest
It’s springtime in Europe — time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest. Taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden, the 68th annual…
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Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47
Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album ‘Overcomer’, has died. She was 47. A representative for the singer told…
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Kate Hudson had a lifetime to make a record: ‘Glorious’ is out in May
More than two decades ago, Kate Hudson took on the role of one of the most celebrated music fans to ever hit the silver screen: Penny Lane in “Almost Famous.”…
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Salman Rushdie’s ‘Knife’ is unflinching about his brutal stabbing, uncanny in its vital spirit
In Salman Rushdie’s first book since the 2022 stabbing that hospitalized him and left him blind in one eye, the author wastes no time reliving the day he thought might…
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