In Cairo, a Hamas group is meeting with mediators to talk about the shaky Gaza ceasefire. Both Israel and Hamas blame each other for breaking the agreement. Egypt, Qatar, and the U. S. have been trying to keep the peace since the ceasefire started last month. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said their military killed five big Hamas leaders on Saturday. Th...
China has escalated its conflict with Japan over Taiwan by bringing the issue to the United Nations. China's U. N. Ambassador, Fu Cong, accused Japan of threatening to interfere militarily in Taiwan's affairs. He warned that any such move would be seen as an act of aggression and vowed to defend China's sovereignty. The dispute began when Japanese Prime Minister San...
Deep in the heart of Cairo, a unique project is taking place. A team of skilled restorers is breathing new life into an old, forgotten part of the city. They are not just fixing up buildings; they are taking them apart and putting them back together again. The goal? To create homes that people can actually live in, while keeping the area's historic charm intact. Thi...
November 20th is a special day for many famous faces. It's a day when musicians, actors, and other stars celebrate another trip around the sun. Among the notable names are Dierks Bentley and Bo Derek, who are adding another year to their lives. But they're not alone. A whole bunch of other celebrities also share this birthday. Let's start with the music scene. Singe...
In the world of online betting, a new trend is taking over. People are no longer just betting on sports or casino games. They are now betting on almost anything, from politics to pop culture. This is all thanks to prediction markets like Kalshi, PredictIt, and Polymarket. One person who has jumped on this bandwagon is Joel Holsinger. He used to have a day job, but n...
Fans of live music and theater have plenty to look forward to in the coming days. Michael Cavanaugh, a well-known performer, will bring the music of Billy Joel and Elton John to the stage at the University of Central Arkansas. Cavanaugh, who once starred in the Broadway hit "Movin' Out, " will perform a mix of classic songs that have stood the test of time. The show ...
Big names in Hollywood are stepping up to tackle antisemitism. The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles has brought together top industry figures to form the Jewish Entertainment Alliance. This group aims to support Jewish creatives who face rising antisemitism. Howard Gordon and Joel Fields, known for their work on hit TV shows, are leading the charge. They are joined ...
A New York mayoral candidate found himself in a bit of a pickle recently. Zohran Mamdani, who's running for office, was on a music podcast called Track Star. The host, Jack Coyne, played a game called "Name That Tune" with him. Mamdani did pretty well at first, guessing songs by Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, and even Frank Sinatra correctly. He even joked about Sinatra being "pr...
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the team to beat this season, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading a strong lineup. They have a chance to be the first team since the Warriors to win back-to-back championships. The Thunder's defense and SGA's mid-range game make them a tough team to beat. However, the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors could challenge them for the...
The Minnesota Wild are making moves to keep their team strong. They are close to signing their starting goalie, Filip Gustavsson, to a new contract. This comes after they recently signed star player Kirill Kaprizov to a huge deal worth $136 million over eight years. Gustavsson, who is 27 years old, has been a reliable player for the Wild. Last season, he played a ca...