China Pulls Levers to Punish Panama After Canal Loss

Newsweek - A Chinese state-owned shipping company abruptly paused operations at the Panama Canal this week in a move possibly linked to ongoing tensions between the United States and China over the strategic waterway.

LA marathon

CNN - High school coach speaks out after winning L.A. Marathon by closest margin in history click here


The Los Angeles Marathon addressed Michael Kimani Kamau's second place finish behind Nathan Martin in the March 8 race, telling E! News their motorcade did not cause his wrong turn.

Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

Katie Perry, who changed her surname to Taylor in 2015, successfully sued Perry two years ago for selling merchandise during a 2014 Australian tour, but the ruling was overturned in 2024 with the designer's trademark cancelled. The new decision found that Perry's reputation was so well-established in Australia that anyone seeing Taylor's clothing brand would not confuse the two names. read more

Slave owners weren’t heroes. Arlington should have the courage to rename these schools | Opinion

Slave owners weren’t heroes. Arlington should have the courage to rename these schools | Opinion Read more at: link

Trump, Apple to announce new $100 billion commitment to manufacturing in U.S.

Apple will open its all-new Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit on Tuesday, August 19, with free programming to train and support American businesses, innovators, and manufacturers go here.

Donald Trump Threatens To Revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s Citizenship; She Calls Him “A Danger To The Nation” In Response — Update

The president posted on Truth Social, “Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship. read more

Meet the woman who became a United Airlines pilot at 50 after 20 years as a journalist and brand executive

The Independent - And after a 20-year career as a journalist and brand executive, she eventually became a United Airlines pilot at the age of 50 and today is one of only around 150 professional Black female pilots in the United States. That’s less than one percent of all pilots in the country.

Cate Blanchett vs. Leaf Blowers: Unpacking the Oscar Winner’s Yearslong Crusade Against the Lawn-Care Device

“It’s a metaphor for what’s wrong with us as a species,” Blanchett said in a recent interview cont'd

Mercedes CLA First Impressions from the Passenger Seat by Auto Motor und Sport

Colleagues from the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport took part in the first test drive as a passenger with the new electric version of the Mercedes CLA and here are their impressions. go here

Brazil’s ‘Paradise’ on fire: ‘The forest is burning. Animals are burning. Everything’s burning’

The Guardian - Along the Madeira river basin, in the Amazon, locals blame climate change and human greed for the wildfires

Virgin Atlantic to open famous clubhouse in LAX airport

Virgin Atlantic is to open its clubhouse in Los Angeles. cont'd

How Florence Wilson Founded Wilson Airport

Situated about five miles south of Nairobi’s city centre, the airport started as a small airstrip with basic facilities. Despite its humble beginnings, it quickly gained traction and attracted aviators and enthusiasts from far and wide.

Florence trained Kenyan pilots and turned the airport into a hub for aspiring aviators. Her commitment to aviation education and safety set a high standard for the industry and paved the way for future advancements. read more

MICHAEL JACKSON'S ESTATE PAUSES TRUST FUND PAYMENTS TO HIS 3 KIDS AMID ONGOING TAX DISPUTE

Hip Hop DX - Michael Jackson‘s estate has cut off funding to the late King of Pop’s three children, and the payments cannot resume until the tax issues the estate is facing are resolved.

Thousands in Dallas may be in the dark for days after more damaging storms rip through the area

Communities from Texas to New York were picking up the pieces Tuesday after a devastating holiday weekend brought tornadoes, storms and heavy rain that killed at least 24 people and left hundreds of thousands without power. go here

Kristi Noem says she shot and killed her dog. What to know about the South Dakota governor's recent controversy

Y! News - The politician faced swift backlash for the admission made in her new memoir, 'No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.'

6 trends defining the enterprise IT market today

CIO - Enterprise IT is always evolving, with new technologies emerging and older products and services falling into disuse. Here’s what you need to know to stay on top of your game in 2024.

Southwest’s first red-eye flights are coming, but you’ll have to wait

Y! News - Southwest Airlines is preparing to launch overnight flights for the first time in its history. After hinting at the change last year, the Dallas-based carrier plans to add overnight flights from Las Vegas and Hawaii, Chief Commercial Officer Ryan Green said at an air travel conference Wednesday.

China's economy is in so much trouble that even Xi Jinping's admitting that businesses are having a 'tough time'

China's economy has been struggling to stage a convincing comeback. Now, even Chinese leader Xi Jinping has acknowledged the many challenges the country's economy faced in 2023.

Want to Solve the Border Crisis? Legalize Immigration

The Daily Beast - Migrants aren’t the problem and the country is not “overwhelmed.” Nativists politicians and impossible barriers to legal entry caused (and maintain) the chaos.

Soccer-Where and when is the next FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027?

(Reuters) - This year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand came to an end on Sunday as Spain beat England 1-0 in the final to claim their maiden title. Here is what you need to know about the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, which will be the 10th edition of the quadrennial tournament:

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: Top 15 saves of the tournament link