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Blue Wins Emmy: A New Look at a Louisiana Legend

May 30, 2026

A recent national Emmy Award has been awarded to the documentary “Blue – The Life and Art of George Rodrigue. ” The film tells the story of the famous painter known for his blue dogs and Louisiana scenes. It follows Rodrigue’s entire career, showing how he captured the spirit of his home state in

politics

Spain’s Ruling Party Facing Legal Troubles Over Alleged Corruption

May 30, 2026

Spain’s top ruling party is tangled in multiple legal battles involving high-ranking officials. While Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez himself isn’t directly involved, his inner circle—including family and close allies—has come under scrutiny for alleged crimes like bribery and influence-peddling. More

celebrities

Celebrities and Their Gulfstream IV Jets

May 25, 2026

The Gulfstream IV is a classic private jet that has long been favored by many well‑known figures. It can fly up to Mach 0. 80 and cover about 4, 150 nautical miles, thanks to its powerful Rolls‑Royce engines. Though the model was first produced in the 1980s and is no longer built, it still attracts

crime

U. S. Opens New Probe Into Former Venezuelan Leader

May 20, 2026

The United States is starting a second criminal investigation into former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, which could lead to more charges against him. A U. S. Justice Department employee and another insider said the probe is being handled by the Miami office of the U. S. Attorney’s Office and

celebrities

Celebrities and surprises born on May 16

May 17, 2026

May 16 isn’t just another date on the calendar—it’s a day packed with birthdays across entertainment and history. Some names you’ll recognize instantly, while others reveal unexpected connections. For instance, actors often overlap with directors, like Danny Trejo and Robert Rodriguez. Both have tou

crime

Death Penalty Pursued for Israeli Embassy Shooting

May 16, 2026

The U. S. Justice Department has announced it will seek the death penalty against Elias Rodriguez, who is charged with murdering two Israeli Embassy staff in Washington. The victims were Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli national working in the U. S. , and Sarah Milgrim, a U. S. citizen; both were leavin

crime

Mothers Demand Justice While Mexico Prepares for the World Cup

May 11, 2026

In Mexico City, a large group of mothers marched on Sunday. They are not there to celebrate football. Instead, they want the country’s attention on a darker issue: missing people. Every year on Mother’s Day, these mothers walk the same route down Paseo de la Reforma. This time they asked

business

How a meat giant’s jet and a billionaire tied Brazil and the U. S. together

May 7, 2026

A private jet linked to the Batista family flew from Colorado to Washington on Wednesday, just one day before Brazil’s President Lula meets Donald Trump in the U. S. capital. The jet belongs to J&F, a holding company that runs JBS, one of the world’s biggest meat producers. While the plane’s movemen

sports

Future Fight: Haney’s Quest for Redemption

May 5, 2026

Devin Haney has a clear idea of what comes next. He wants to face Ryan Garcia again, not just for bragging rights but to finish a fight that never ended. Their first bout in April 2024 was won by Garcia on the scorecards, but a later drug test forced the result to be declared a no‑contest. Haney say

sports

Breakthrough Win Takes Swedish Golfer to Big Leagues

May 5, 2026

At 33 years old, Swedish golfer Mikael Lindberg just pulled off something most pros only dream about. He won a major tour event in rough conditions—beating rain, pressure, and some of Europe’s best players—to claim his first championship. What makes this win special isn’t just the trophy; it’s the a