New York lawmakers finalize agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers finalize agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers finalize agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
Jill Roord, Lieke Martens, Jackie Groenen, Lineth Beerensteyn and Danielle Van de Donk all netted for the hosts at a closed NEC Stadium in Nijmegen as Australia slumped to their worst defeat since a 5-0 loss to China in 2008. The Germany and Netherlands matches were Australia's first internationals in over a year and the Matildas were unable to assemble their best squad due to logistical problems amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Zealand will force banks to reveal the impact their investments have on climate change under world-first legislation intended to make the financial sector's environmental record transparent, officials said.
The countdown is on for the Tokyo Olympics.The Games are scheduled for July 23 to August 8, and the Paralympics from August 24 to September 5.The one-year delay has already brought with it plenty of complications, and there are still some unanswered questions regarding things like: spectator numbers, and the so-called ‘Playbooks’.Some 11,000 Olympic athletes will compete in 33 sports, while over 4,000 Paralympians will compete across 22 sports.But with Japan’s elderly population only just starting to receive inoculations – there will be a need for restrictions still.International spectators will not be allowed. (SOUNDBITE) (Japanese) TOKYO 2020 PRESIDENT, SEIKO HASHIMOTO, SAYING:"I myself as an athlete participated in the Olympics a number of times so the fact that overseas spectators are not able to attend the Games is very disappointing."Organizers plan to decide in April on the maximum number of local fans permitted in venues.Japanese sports arenas have been recently been operating at up to 50% capacity.Are athletes required to be vaccinated?The simple answer is: No.But the International Olympic Committee urges them to be vaccinated once vaccinations are made available to the general population of their countries.Participants must follow the health guidelines in their "Playbook."What is it?First unveiled in February, the ''Playbooks'' outline the rules that all Games participants must follow.That includes mandatory mask-wearing, keeping 2-metres' distance from athletes, and clapping instead of singing or shouting to show support.Athletes will also be tested at least once every four days.(SOUNDBITE) (English) JOHN COATES, IOC COORDINATION COMMISSION CHAIR, SAYING:"I have no hesitation in saying that the Games will take place and they'll be the safest Games possible.''Japan is holding several test events – seen as dress rehearsals to confirm the Games' operational capabilities at venues and test out health protocols.Early May will see four such events with athletes coming from abroad.There will be no shortage of compelling action once the Games kick off.Four sports will debut at this year's Olympics: karate, sport climbing, surfing, and skateboarding.Several stars from French judoka Teddy Riner to American swimmer Katie Ledecky will be back in the quest for more gold.Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee competing after her recovery from leukaemia will no doubt be among the most emotional moments of the Games.
Eight months after a massive blast ripped through Beirut port and nearby districts of the Lebanese capital, a host of foreign companies with different national interests are competing to rebuild it.
The Oscars are the glitziest night of the year in Hollywood and millions across the globe tune in, but they threaten to be a dud in China after the nomination of a Hong Kong protest documentary.
A female civil servant and another woman, both 36, were charged on Wednesday (14 April) for allegedly leaking the daily updates of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Singapore before their official release last year.
Former Ecuadoran president Rafael Correa told AFP on Tuesday that he plans to keep up his political fight from exile following his protege's election defeat.
Long, strong and versatile defensive lineman who might not be an elite pass rusher but has strong football and personal character
Residents of Trieste, Italy, spotted thousands of jellyfish in their harbor on April 7.Footage filmed by Lorenzo Zuffi shows a smack of jellyfish swimming idly and floating with the tide in the harbor of Trieste. Credit: Lorenzo Zuffi via Storyful
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Allowing Malaysians to use an existing Health Ministry system to make their Covid-19 vaccine appointments could alleviate the current low response rates, Bukit Gasing...
President Joe Biden sent an unofficial delegation of former US officials to Taiwan on Wednesday in a signal of support for the democratic island as it faces increasingly hostile moves by China.
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has told Congress it is proceeding with more than $23 billion in weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates, including advanced F-35 aircraft, armed drones and other equipment, congressional aides said on Tuesday. A State Department spokesperson said the administration would move forward with the proposed sales to the UAE, "even as we continue reviewing details and consulting with Emirati officials" related to the use of the weapons. The Democratic president's administration had paused the deals agreed to by former Republican President Donald Trump in order to review them.
Anathan "ana" Pham looked every bit like the legendary carry player that helped his team to back-to-back TI championships.
Greyssi Venegas devours her first meal in three days at a Mexican shelter near the railroad where migrants risk their lives clinging to freight trains on their grueling journey north to the United States.
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is heading to China for talks between the world's two biggest carbon emitters ahead of President Joe Biden's climate summit of world leaders. Kerry will travel to Shanghai and Seoul, from Wednesday to Saturday, the State Department said in a statement Tuesday. The former secretary of state has been expected to talk with China's top climate negotiator, fellow veteran diplomat Xie Zhenhua.
Baseball's connection with Gen Z may be worse than we thought.
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “Mulan” led the 23rd annual Costume Designers Guild Awards. In the excellence in period film category, Oscar nominee Ann Roth won for her work on “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Bina Daigeler, who is also an Oscar nominee, was recognized for her work on “Mulan,” winning the excellence in sci-fi/fantasy film […]
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Mulan” and “Promising Young Woman” have been named the best-dressed films of 2020 at the Costume Designers Guild Awards, which were presented in a virtual ceremony on Tuesday evening. Ann Roth won for “Ma Rainey” in the Excellence in Period Film category, the CDGA category that most closely corresponds to the Oscar for Best Costume Design. Bina Daigeler won for “Mulan” and Nancy Steiner for “Promising Young Woman” in the Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film and Excellence in Contemporary Film categories, respectively. Over the last 20 years, one of the CDGA winners has gone on to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design 10 times, though the two shows have agreed just once in the last four years. The Oscar winner comes most often from the CDGA’s period category, which has produced seven winners, followed by the sci-fi/fantasy category, with three. “Ma Rainey” and “Mulan” are both nominated for costume-design Oscars, along with “Emma,” “Mank” and “Pinocchio,” all of which were also CDGA nominees. Also Read: Why 'Mank' Costume Designer's Phone Was a Secret Weapon on Set (Exclusive Video) In the television categories, “Westworld” won the award for sci-fi/fantasy TV, “The Queen’s Gambit” won for period TV and “Schitt’s Creek” won for contemporary TV. “Hamilton” won the award for variety television. The short-form award went to Damien Chazelle’s iPhone short “The Stunt Double.” Actress Lana Condor hosted the brisk 45-minute ceremony, which streamed live on Twitter and on the Costume Designers Guild website. Presenters included Rose Byrne, Andra Day, Carey Mulligan and Emerald Fennell, Amanda Seyfried, Regina King and Leslie Odom Jr. Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers were given the Distinguished Collaborator Award. The winners: Excellence in Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film: “Mulan” – Bina DaigelerExcellence in Contemporary Film: “Promising Young Woman” – Nancy SteinerExcellence in Period Film: “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” – Ann Roth Excellence in Sci-Fi / Fantasy Television: “Westworld”: “Parce Domine” – Shay CunliffeExcellence in Contemporary Television: “Schitt’s Creek”: “Happy Ending” – Debra HansonExcellence in Period Television: “The Queen’s Gambit”: “End Game” – Gabriele BinderExcellence in Variety, Reality-Competition, Live Television: “Hamilton” – Paul Tazewell Excellence in Short Form Design: Apple: Shot on iPhone by Damien Chazelle – Vertical Cinema “The Stunt Double” short film – April Napier Read original story ‘Ma Rainey,’ ‘Mulan,’ ‘Promising Young Woman’ Win Costume Designers Guild Awards At TheWrap
In a video posted to YouTube, TikTok star Justine Paradise accused boxer Jake Paul of sexually assaulting her in 2019.