AMSTERDAM (AP) — The fire that caused significant damage in April to historic buildings in Suriname’s capital city was not the only threat facing the nearby Neveh Shalom Synagogue. As firefighters battled to save the historic city center of Paramaribo — a UNESCO World Heritage site — ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Paddington bear going on an Indiana Jones-style adventure in “Paddington in Peru” and Alexander Skarsgard playing a robot with free will in Apple TV+’s series “Murderbot” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also ...
(AP) — If you’re a car enthusiast, you’ve most likely been to a car show or two in your lifetime. These events feature prized vehicles from fellow car lovers, collectors, and drivers, and are can’t-miss affairs for any motorhead seeking like-minded individuals and to gawk at their rides. Participants usually line up in designated parking lots or fairgrounds, with weekly, monthly, or, for larger-scale events, yearly meetups that attract attendees from all over. They can’t wait to show off their modern, vintage, and classic car collections, and show-goers can’t resist ...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy said he is hoping for a full and temporary ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, adding he would be in Turkey to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin “personally.” His comments came after U.S. President Donald Trump insisted Ukraine accept Russia’s latest offer of holding direct talks in Turkey on Thursday. Ukraine, along with European allies, had demanded Russia accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday before holding talks. It was not clear if Zelenskyy was conditioning his presence ...
(AP) — The PGA Championship released its field Tuesday for next week at Quail Hollow, leaning heavily on the top 100 in the world ranking and giving full consideration to players from the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League. The PGA Championship tries to get the top 100 in the world ranking, which won’t be the case because No. 24 Billy Horschel announced on social media he will have hip surgery next week. The PGA Championship is May 15-18 at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. Xander Schauffele is the defending champion and Justin Thomas is the last PGA Championship winner at ...
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a go-ahead home run in a four-run sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Monday night for their third straight victory. Contreras’ fifth home run came off Pirates reliever Chase Shugart, who walked Nolan Arenado after coming in with the bases empty, one out and a 3-2 lead. Jose Barrero, who hit his first homer as a Cardinal earlier, added a bases-loaded ground-rule double off Shugart for a 6-3 lead. Oneil Cruz beat out a high hopper to Cardinals starter Miles Mikola leading off the first and Bryan ...
