NEW YORK — Renowned for his artistic contributions to bestselling children’s books authored by notable figures like former President Barack Obama, pop icon Madonna, and acclaimed poet Amanda Gorman, the illustrious illustrator Loren Long has inked a lucrative six-figure deal with a distinguished Macmillan imprint, paving the way for the creation of two of his
On the evening of August 12, 2023, Portland-based photographer Jay Shah embarked on a journey to the Peter Iredale Shipwreck at Fort Stevens State Park along the enchanting northwest Oregon coast. His mission? To capture the mesmerizing Perseid meteor shower at its zenith. Armed with his camera and an artistic vision, Shah embarked on a
Over the past weekend, a highly publicized brawl in Montgomery captured widespread attention as a group of white men attacked a Black man, leading to a frenzy of memes and TikTok videos. While Montgomery’s law enforcement initially refrained from attributing race as a motive, some witnesses and viewers perceived racial dynamics at play. Joining us
WAILUKU, Hawaii — A devastating inferno has claimed the lives of at least 36 individuals in the heart of Lahaina, Maui County. The calamitous blaze, ignited by ferocious winds from distant Hurricane Dora, caught the picturesque island of Maui off guard, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Once-thriving streets now bear the scars
Taylor Swift has just revealed the news that her much-awaited re-recorded album, “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” is set to grace our ears on October 27, as confirmed through her various social media platforms. Originally unveiled in 2014, “1989” stands as the album that Taylor describes as having “changed my life in countless ways.” She goes on
In the premiere episode of the much-anticipated series “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets,” one name was on everyone’s lips: Aaron Rodgers. The quarterback’s presence dominated the screen time, occupying a significant portion of the 53-minute episode, leaving fans with no shortage of excitement. Rodgers’ appearances, which totaled around 45 minutes, were
In a historic turn of events, a single ticket sold in Florida emerged victorious in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, securing an estimated jackpot of $1.58 billion. This monumental win is poised to be the largest in the history of the lottery, as announced on the official lottery website. The winning combination of numbers that
In a recent decision, Ohio has thwarted a Republican effort to increase the requirements for altering the state’s constitution, marking a setback for anti-abortion factions. The Republican-controlled state legislature had aimed to heighten the threshold for constitutional amendments from a simple majority to 60%. This maneuver was largely perceived as an attempt to hinder an
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for central Pennsylvania and select areas in New York until 9 PM on Monday, August 7, 2023. This watch encompasses several counties in both states and is in effect until 11 PM EDT. Areas Affected: Central New York: 6 countiesNortheast Pennsylvania: 7 countiesA Tornado Watch indicates
