Coco Gauff, the reigning U.S. Open champion who’s considered a favorite at the French Open tournament that begins this weekend, told The Associated Press in an interview that right now is “a crazy time to be a Floridian, especially a Black one at that.” The 20-year-old tennis superstar, who used her interview to encourage people to vote, said, “We aren’t happy with the current state of our government in Florida.” As a state senator who represents Miami Gardens, Florida’s largest majority-Black...
Gov. Ron DeSantis has added a new layer of irony to his crusade against diversity in Florida. As part of his “Freedom Summer” initiative, he’s requiring bridges in the Sunshine State to only use red, white, and blue lights from Memorial Day through Labor Day. First announced by Florida Director of Transportation Jared Perdue, the requirement prevents cities from lighting up bridges to celebrate holidays like Juneteenth or Pride Month. “Thanks to the leadership of Gov. DeSantis, Florida...
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Veteran actor Sathyaraj and Superstar Rajinikanth will join hands for director Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie'. While it was rumoured that Sathyaraj will play the villain in the film, it is now confirmed that the two will play friends. 'Coolie' marks their reunion after 38 years. The two actors shared screen space in the 1986 film 'Mr Bharat'. The feud between Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth has been a hot topic over the years. In a recent interview, a senior actor quoted Sathyaraj being excited about...
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Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has announced a new initiative to recruit Charedim to join the Israel Police force. The plan, which is already underway, aims to double the number of Charedi police officers and volunteers, increasing the current total of 423 to 1,200. Ben Gvir took to social media to promote the […]
Trump is trying to make up fundraising ground against Biden while DeSantis hopes to preserve a potential
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are signaling to donors that they are putting their rivalry behind them after a contentious and often personal primary fight. DeSantis convened his allies this week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to press them to raise money to support […]
Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are signaling to donors that they are putting their rivalry behind them after a contentious and often personal primary fight.
By DANICA COTO Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — With thousands of people in Haiti driven from their homes by gang violence, some children find distraction from their harsh lives in arts classes. One girl, 12-year-old Juliana St. Vil, takes an acting class that is the highlight of her day. Her father was killed in
By DANICA COTO Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — For 12-year-old Juliana St. Vil, life begins every afternoon. She bounds out of the crowded shelter where she’s been sleeping on the concrete floor for 10 months, a smile on her face despite harsh surroundings. Not yet a teenager, Juliana must navigate a Haiti oppressed by
Forced to rebuild a life at 12, a Haitian girl joins thousands seeking an escape from gang violence