Lionel Messi’s most memorable achievements
Written by By Staff Writer Hollywood has a history of turning great players into heroes — think the Rocky Balboa movies, Ali, Cassius Clay, Mohammad Ali, Mariano (and now Neymar) – so it should…
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French wine is becoming a much less important part of the industry as craft competition increases
Europe’s wine business is booming, but France has suffered a wine “disaster.” Given that the market is hot, this could be good news for all in an industry that receives the bulk of its…
This exclusive look at 10 Emmy-nominated 1960s Thanksgiving-themed episodes
The Fourth of July brings fireworks, the Phish concert and barbecue. Try Thanksgiving. Will Coley, vice president of ABC Entertainment on the creative team that brought you TGIF, behind the burgers at Emeril’s, and…
Five Chinese kidnapped in DR Congo
By David Foxley BBC News, Goma The group had been held at gunpoint for several hours At least five Chinese nationals have been kidnapped after a group of armed men attacked a village in…
TV picks: Hairy Bikers, Blue Planet II and Death In Paradise
Hairy Bikers (Sunday, 8pm, BBC2) The cult duo celebrate their 40th anniversary with the release of their own custom-made cookbook. “If there’s one thing I’ve learned throughout the years it’s to follow your nose…
In first TV series, HBO sets Sorkin in Murdoch family with world premiere in 2020
Michael McDonald in The New York Times on the new HBO series “Succession,” which has already begun its shooting schedule to depict the contours of the Murdochs’ media empire. McDonald writes: The move by…
Antarctic flight lands after month-long delay
This article is over 9 months old Flight from Paris to the continent has been delayed for three months due to poor weather An Airbus A340 passenger plane has landed on Antarctica for the…
How to protect yourself from a cold-weather illness that is mostly a myth
In a town hall televised on cable on Tuesday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was urging residents of the city to protect themselves against the sickly respiratory illness known as the lung…
FIFA officials turn out in droves for one of the world’s greatest soccer gatherings
World soccer is one of the planet’s great soap operas, but there’s one reality that doesn’t change regardless of the drama: Brazil has always been known for its star-studded team. The soccer community is…
From a retired NBA star to basketball hoops king in Qatar
Written by Staff Writer By Karalynn Andrews Karalynn Andrews is a history and literary studies graduate student at Auburn University in Alabama. When she’s not writing, she loves to watch movies and listen to…