2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals marked by unforgettable moments
DOHA, Qatar (AA) – The 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals were marked by many memorable moments like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar shedding tears, Messi’s quarrel with Louis van Gaal, the historic...
View ArticleYouth of African diaspora consider climate solutions at US summit
WASHINGTON — A group of young Black Americans and their peers from African countries on Tuesday highlighted their common anxieties over climate change, shared as members of the global African diaspora....
View Article2022 World Cup marred by racist comments, hate speech
ISTANBUL (AA) – Despite the zero-tolerance principle against all forms of discrimination at the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar, a lot of hate speech was used both on and off the field and on social...
View ArticleThousands gather in London for annual New Year’s Day parade
LONDON (AA) – Thousands of people came together in London for the annual New Year’s Day parade on the first day of 2023. The parade, which has been taking place since 1987, was the first since 2020 due...
View ArticleScanners for avocados and your brain: Highlights from CES 2023
LAS VEGAS — At the annual CES tech show in Las Vegas, hundreds of start-ups presented products aimed at improving health, education and work, increasing productivity and helping to save the planet....
View ArticleMen’s fashion week goes live in Milan, Gucci brings back the boys
MILAN, ITALY — The return of Gucci to the menswear catwalk calendar, robust sales of Italian fashion and a farewell to the pandemic-imposed trend of virtual shows — it’s all systems go for men’s...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar, Lizzo to headline New York’s Gov Ball
NEW YORK — Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo and electronic duo Odesza will headline the 2023 edition of the Governors Ball festival in New York, organizers announced Tuesday. Lil Nas X, Haim, Pusha T and Omar...
View ArticleFrom reggaeton to Iran, five key moments on Grammys night
LOS ANGELES — Music’s biggest stars turned out in force at the Grammys on Sunday in Los Angeles — and a LOT happened. Beyonce made history, but lost the night’s biggest prize to Harry Styles. Bad Bunny...
View ArticleSuper Bowl 2023 ad pageant: Beer is in, crypto is out
NEW YORK — After a starring role in last year’s Super Bowl broadcast, cryptocurrency firms are expected to sit out the 2023 game. But the annual advertising extravaganza — a kind of competition among...
View ArticleVelez, Burch and Palomo: highlights from New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK — From designs inspired by America’s industrial Midwest to evocations of a childhood in Spain, AFP looks at the some of the highlights from New York Fashion Week so far. Ship captain Elena...
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