National Lifestyle

British rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of his Rolls-Royce

LONDON (AP) 鈥� British rapper Stormzy was banned from driving for nine months on Thursday after admitting he drove his Rolls-Royce through London while using his phone. The 31-year-old whose real name is Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr.

Jan 2, 2025 5:20 AM Read more >

Hybrid minivan test: Edmunds compares the Kia Carnival Hybrid and Toyota Sienna

It was a bold move when the current-generation Toyota Sienna debuted five years ago exclusively as a hybrid.

Jan 2, 2025 5:13 AM Read more >

Japanese emperor and his family greet flag-waving crowd at the palace for New Year's

TOKYO (AP) 鈥� Japan鈥檚 Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year鈥檚 well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted 鈥渂anzai鈥� 鈥� 鈥渓ong live鈥� 鈥� while others waved small paper Japanese flags.

Jan 2, 2025 1:59 AM Read more >

Japanese emperor and his family greet flag-waving crowd at the palace for New Year's

TOKYO (AP) 鈥� Japan鈥檚 Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year鈥檚 well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted 鈥渂anzai鈥� 鈥� 鈥渓ong live鈥� 鈥� while others waved small paper Japanese flags.

Jan 1, 2025 8:17 PM Read more >

Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office

Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 billion, down more than 3% from 2023, according to estimates from Comscore.

Jan 1, 2025 1:19 PM Read more >

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year's video

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020. The Associated Press confirmed Wednesday that @meghan belongs to the Duchess of Sussex.

Jan 1, 2025 1:04 PM Read more >

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year's video

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Meghan Markle is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020. The Associated Press confirmed Wednesday that @meghan belongs to the Duchess of Sussex.

Jan 1, 2025 12:55 PM Read more >

The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows , embraces and ice plunges.

Jan 1, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >

Blake Lively sues 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment and smear campaign

Actor Blake Lively sued "It Ends With Us鈥� director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama on Tuesday, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation for coming forward about her treatment on the set.

Dec 31, 2024 9:31 PM Read more >

'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for libel over Blake Lively story

鈥淚t Ends With Us鈥� director Justin Baldoni sued The New York Times for libel on Tuesday over its story on allegations that he sexually harassed and sought to smear the reputation of the film's star, Blake Lively .

Dec 31, 2024 8:07 PM Read more >

51暗网