Major internet outage affecting users from Washington, D.C., to Boston; Verizon fiber cut reported
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Major internet outage affecting users from Washington, D.C., to Boston; Verizon fiber cut reported.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Major internet outage affecting users from Washington, D.C., to Boston; Verizon fiber cut reported.
"I literally have dreams about this dress."
Perched on an Oman mountain top, the village of Misfat al-Abriyeen has changed its fortunes by transforming mud-brick homes into boutique hotels, drawing tourists to a region famed for hiking trails and tales of genies.
“You’re doing me dirty, you’re doing me dirty,” actor Daniel Kaluuya quipped at the start of his acceptance speech as the first awards presentation of the 78th Golden Globes got off to a rocky start, when the handoff to the winner’s video feed wound up transitioning to silence. Laura Dern presented the award for best […]
The 35-year-old star turned up the glamour with her "springy" look.
“Care for your breasts. Not just your baby.” During NBC’s prime time broadcast of the 78th Golden Globe Awards, Frida Mom will promote its new lineup of postpartum breast care products in a 30-second TV spot that showcases the emotional and physical journey of breastfeeding. “You’ve got this: Latch, and oh God, clog!” said one […]
Two South Korean technology companies are borrowing from mobile gaming to shake up - and dominate - Japan's storied manga industry, a plot twist that has expanded the comics' fanbase to a new generation of readers. Backed by tech giants Kakao Corp and Naver Corp, Piccoma and Line Manga have become Japan's highest-grossing mobile apps outside games. Such online manga platforms have seen a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. envoy to the Afghan peace process, will travel to Afghanistan and Qatar to resume discussions with Afghan government and Taliban representatives, the State Department said on Sunday. Khalilzad and his team will also visit other regional capitals as part of a mission aimed at working towards "a just and durable political settlement and permanent and comprehensive ceasefire" in the Afghan conflict, the State Department said in a statement.
Mark Ruffalo won the limited series/TV movie actor award at the 78th Annual Golden Globes for his double role in “I Know This Much Is True.” Ruffalo followed his Emmy win for portraying twins, caretaker Dominick Birdsey and his schizophrenic twin brother Thomas in HBO’s limited series adaptation of “I Know This Much Is True” […]
Manga artist Kamentotsu didn't expect much when he uploaded a four-panel strip about an anthropomorphic bear who runs a cake shop to his Twitter account three years ago. "Publishing company editors have gone from bringing up manga artists, like they are farming, to hunting for them," said Kamentotsu, who goes by his pen name and wears a mask in media appearances. For Japan's striving manga artists, many of whom toil in obscurity for low pay, that means going viral can be life changing.
The Minnesota Wild will bring the NHL's longest winning streak with them to Las Vegas where they begin a back-to-back with the West Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. Minnesota, which is tied for second-place with St. Louis and one point behind Vegas, won its sixth straight game in dramatic fashion on Saturday night. Defenseman Matt Dumba scored the game-winner with less than a second left in overtime to give the Wild a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Saint Paul, Minn.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) addressed their controversial diversity issue, namely the fact that the organization currently has no Black members, during Sunday night’s broadcast. During the show, HFPA President Ali Sar, Vice President Helen Hoehne and former President Meher Tatna addressed the issue. “On behalf of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, thank you […]
Tiger Woods offered a heartfelt thanks to his fellow golfers for their tribute on Sunday, where many donned the 15-time major champion's signature Sunday red and black for the final round. Woods suffered a car accident on Tuesday and was being treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with a fractured right leg and a shattered ankle, calling into question the future of the 45-year-old's historic career. An 82-time PGA Tour winner, Woods famously wears a red shirt and black trousers on Sundays.
The public relations chief for Japan's prime minister has resigned after she acknowledged she had a 70,000 yen ($700) dinner paid for by a broadcaster. Makiko Yamada had been grilled recently by opposition lawmakers in Parliament about the 2019 dinner and had been scheduled to answer more questions Monday. Yamada's job included the responsibility of picking reporters to ask questions at Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's news conferences.
The Vancouver Canucks feel like they are getting a raw deal, that their game is better than the results show. "The team is playing well but sometimes the puck just doesn't want to go in the net," forward Jayce Hawryluk said after a light practice Saturday. They would like to think the turnaround will start Monday night with a two-day, two-game trip to Winnipeg to face the Jets.
Tiger Woods, recovering in hospital after surgery for serious leg injuries received in a solo car smash, tweeted thanks Sunday for a show of support from fellow pro golfers.
Riot Games has unveiled Valorant's 15th agent, the cosmic controller Astra, who will join the game's roster of agents with the release of Episode 2 Act 2 on Tuesday (2 March PST, 3 March SGT). Read more: Everything you need to know about Astra
Golden Globe hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler made multiple references to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s lack of diversity among its members in their opening monologue on Sunday night. In explaining to attendees what the HFPA is and how it chooses winners for the Golden Globes, Fey said the organization is made up of […]
A French court is to hand down its verdict in the corruption trial of former president Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday, with prosecutors demanding prison time for the 66-year-old.
It's Angela's world, and we're all just living in it.
SUBANG JAYA, March 1 — I first heard of Jacobs Corner Achar when owner Fallon Jacob wrote to us. Curious about these homemade achars, I ordered an array of flavours to sample at home. From what I...