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‘What’s a Uyghur?’: Miami mayor and 2024 GOP hopeful Suarez fumbles question on China
Miami mayor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez indicated in an interview on Tuesday that he was unfamiliar with the plight of Uyghur Muslims, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority in China whose treatment has been the subject of worldwide condemnation for years.
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Nikki Haley takes aim at Trump’s record on China in foreign policy speech
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said that the Chinese military was “stronger” at the end of Donald Trump’s presidency and accused the former president of being “singularly focused” on trade with China while he was in office.
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Klimt’s ‘last masterpiece’ sells for record-breaking $108.4 million
The last portrait completed by Gustav Klimt became the most expensive artwork ever to sell at a European auction Tuesday, when it sold for a staggering £85.3 million ($108.4 million) in London.
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"Dame mit Fächer" (Lady with a Fan), the last portrait completed by Gustav Klimt before his death. Mandatory Credit: Courtesy Sotheby's
Published on June 27, 2023
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US imposes new sanctions related to gold dealing to fund Wagner Group
The US Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four companies involved in “gold dealing” and one person they say made “weapons deals” tied to the Wagner Group.
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Russian missile attack hits Kramatorsk city center, killing at least two, say Ukrainian officials
Russian missiles struck the busy city center of the east Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk and a nearby village on Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, according to local officials.
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Nicolas Coster, ‘Santa Barbara’ star, dead at 89
Nicolas Coster, a veteran actor known for his work on the daytime dramas “Santa Barbara” and “Another World,” died Monday, his daughter announced in a Facebook post. He was 89.
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Veteran actor Nicolas Coster died Monday. He was 89. Mandatory Credit: Greg Doherty/Getty Images
Published on June 27, 2023
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For over 3 years, rapper Slim Thug has partnered with America's #1 French Fry restaurant, Checkers, to bring the Houston community various events ranging from collecting gifts during the holidays for local organizations, providing lunch for HBCU students during the Final Four Weekend, feeding families at Cuney homes and more. Both Slim Thug and Checkers have a deep love for connecting and serving the community. In early June, Checkers announced their “Off To College Sweepstakes” campaign to help college students. Two lucky students will win a new laptop, a mini fridge, school supplies, items to decorate their dorm, and a surprise from Slim Thug.
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Houston Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Man During Argument
A Houston woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder after pleading guilty to killing a man who was helping the woman’s girlfriend during an argument, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Jurors begin deliberations in trial of ex-school resource officer who stayed outside during Parkland shooting
Jurors began deliberations Monday in the trial of a former school resource officer who stayed outside during the February 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Billionaire James Crown killed in race car crash
James Crown, a billionaire businessman who held several leadership roles including board member of JPMorgan Chase, died Sunday in a racing accident in Colorado
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Most accidental shooting deaths among children involve guns left loaded and unlocked, study finds
Most children in the US who die from an accidental shooting are playing around with guns at home or mistaking them for toys, according to a new study. And the research suggests that over 90% of guns used in such shooting deaths were left unlocked and loaded.
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"Pharrell Williams Unleashes a Fashion Revolution at Pont Neuf as New Creative Director for Louis Vuitton Menswear"
Prepare to be swept away into a world of unparalleled luxury and style as Louis Vuitton, the iconic epitome of opulence, ignites the American fashion scene with an eagerly anticipated runway show. The mastermind behind this sartorial spectacle? None other than the visionary Creative Director for menswear himself, the one and only Pharrell Williams. Brace yourself for a fashion extravaganza that will leave you breathless.
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BET Awards 2023: See who won
The 2023 edition of the BET Awards took place Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
