TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka native, known locally for writing the Midwest family drama "The Topeka School", made the New York Times 'Best Books of the 21st Century' list. Ben Lerner took the 62nd spot on the list with his sequel to "The Topeka School", "10:04", which was described by the Harvard Review Online as [...]
Donald Trump may link immigration to violent crime more effectively than any American politician before him, but he’s hardly the first to promote the unfounded narrative. Historians go back to at least the 1850s when German and Irish immigrants were targeted. An undercurrent of popular belief that immigrants breed crime persisted through the 20th century and into the 21st. But no one has succeeded like Trump, who will accept the Republican presidential nomination for a third time this week. The weight... Читать дальше...
The number of criminal indictments against former President Donald Trump went from four to three when, on Monday, July 15 — the opening day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee — Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed special counsel Jack Smith's Mar-a-Lago documents case.
Читать дальше...A rough rendition of the national anthem by country singer Ingrid Andress at the MLB Home Run Derby wasn't just a case of the nerves. She admitted Tuesday that she was "drunk" at the time.
King Charles III has bestowed a royal title on a rare golden goat breed. From now on, the breed known for its connection to the island of Guernsey will have the special title of Royal Golden Guernsey Goat. The title was bestowed Tuesday during the king’s visit to the island in the English Channel. It will apply to the livestock breed anywhere in the world. The goats are a rare breed and considered “at risk” on the Rare Breeds Watchlist.
Rafael Nadal swept past Leo Borg, son of tennis great Bjorn Borg, to advance to the second round of the Bastad Open on Tuesday as he builds towards the Paris Olympics.
Womens Asia Cup Harmanpreets India reach Dambulla for title defence
The couple kept close in the water, with Damon hugging Barroso from behind and kissing the back of her head.
A new California law barring school districts from requiring that parents be notified of their child's gender identification change is eliciting a mixed response from advocates. LGBTQ+ groups say it will protect gender-nonconforming students who live in unwelcoming households. But some conservative groups say it violates parents' rights. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law Monday. It makes California the first state to pass such a ban. It comes amid a nationwide battle over the rights of local school districts... Читать дальше...
The North Carolina Board of Elections voted on Tuesday to allow Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on November's presidential general election ballot but not Cornell West.
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university has announced he’s resigning. The resignation comes as Florida A&M University faces backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson will leave FAMU at a time when state officials are scrutinizing programs at the school that they say are underperforming and as increasing political influence reshapes the state’s higher education landscape. The university's trustees next meet July 23... Читать дальше...
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The former USMNT goalkeeper, who began and ended his career in Major League Soccer, joins the ownership group that oversees the Dynamo and NWSL outfit the Houston Dash.
Uber introduces new features, including average fare and wait time searches in over 10,000 cities.
Bryant is reported to have suffered a massive stroke recently and died at the age of 69.
United Airlines apologized to Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis on Tuesday for his mistreatment on a recent flight.,Davis, 51, was handcuffed an
Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” sold 2.474 million albums from its release in April through June, beating out the next best-selling album by more than 2 million copies.
Georgia players who have been arrested or cited for driving violations have been disciplined with suspensions and fines through the collective that provides name, image and likeness payments to the school's athletes, coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday.
Last week, a hospitality group was slammed with a racial discrimination lawsuit after a Black Detroit man alleged he was only accepted for a hotel position because he reapplied under a “white” name. In response, the company bit back with a serious rebuttal.
A new study found lead and arsenic in some tampons — but the situation is more nuanced than your feed might have you believe.
Sylvio: Black Waters, the third entry in the atmospheric first-person horror series, will launch for PC via Steam on July 25, publisher DreadXP and developer Stroboskop announced. A console release is also planned, but was not dated. ...
The video also shows Trump telling Kennedy about the assassination attempt and his call later with Biden.
A regulatory framework to push the country's exports through e-commerce medium is expected to be ready by September, a top government official said on Tuesday. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said that at present India's exports through this medium are only about USD 5 billion as compared to China's USD 300 billion, annually. He said there is a huge potential to boost these exports. In this regard, a meeting was held in the ministry on Tuesday with concerned departments such as revenue and industry... Читать дальше...
