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In the American city of New Orleans, the Carnival season began – as it always does - on January 6. But the coronavirus crisis has put an end to the huge celebrations that bring thousands of people to the city each year....
Award-winning American comedian and actor Dave Chappelle is set to buy a former fire station near his Ohio hometown....
The American Kennel Club, or AKC, has welcomed a new member breed: The Biewer terrier....
When it comes to English-language nature programs, perhaps the world’s most well-known voice is David Attenborough....
Scientists in Italy have uncovered a fast-food eatery in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii. The remains help in the understanding of foods that were popular among Pompeii’s citizens....
The new movie Wonder Woman 1984 has enjoyed a successful opening in 2020. The second movie in the Wonder Woman series reportedly earned $16.7 million over the Christmas weekend....
Singapore’s tradition of eating out in places called hawker centers is now recognized by the United Nations for its cultural importance....
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, a former military officer, was president of the North African country of Tunisia from 1987 to 2011....
The next first lady of the United States, Jill Biden, holds a doctorate in education. She completed her degree from the University of Delaware in 2007. When President-elect Joe Biden takes office next month, Jill Biden will be the first-ever first lady wi...
In some countries, there would not be any problem with art showing French revolutionaries replaced with cartoon cats and birds. But it may be a sensitive subject for Thailand's monarchy....
American theaters are changing during the coronavirus crisis. Theater groups are finding new, creative ways to perform their art. But it is unclear if such performances should be called live theater or another term, theater experts say....
Many food snacks popular today in the United States were not invented by a cook at a famous restaurant, but rather by food scientists in the U.S. military....
The coronavirus health crisis has changed how Santa Claus meets with American children....
More than 100 years ago, the New York Times published a story titled “No New ‘Movies’ Till Influenza Ends." The story described the spread of the Spanish Flu across the United States....
It is not surprising that people have turned to TikTok for 60 seconds of relief in a year marked by the COVID-19 health crisis and social and political unrest....