Muri Assunção
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New York, NY, United States
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Bus carrying 40 children plunges down ravine in French Alps injuring 18 kids, 3 adults
A bus carrying 40 elementary school students crashed in the French Alps Saturday. A photo shows the bus leaning down the slope of a ravine. → Read More
Record-breaking run of Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’ with Lea Michele to close in September
The revival of the beloved show opened in April 2022 with Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice. Michele took over the main role five months later. → Read More
Netflix lowers prices in dozens of countries to boost subscriptions
Netflix has reportedly dropped prices in more than three dozen countries in a bid to boost subscriptions amid stiff competition and customers’ financial worries. → Read More
Idaho lawmakers introduce legislation to bring back execution by firing squad
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Bruce Skaug, a Republican representing the state's 12th district. → Read More
California Democrats move to enshrine right to same-sex marriage in state constitution
The move comes nearly 15 years after voters in the state approved Proposition 8, a measure created by opponents of marriage equality that was intended to ban same-sex unions. → Read More
Club Q management says venue ‘on track to fully reopen’ by fall, nearly a year after deadly shooting
“Our goal and intention always been to return Club Q as a safe space for the Colorado Springs LGBTQIA+ community and will continue to tirelessly work toward that effort." → Read More
Texas lawsuit over abortion medication could lead to ‘backdoor nationwide ban’
Medication abortion is now used to provide more than half of all abortion care nationwide. Experts say around 40 million people would lose access to abortion if a federal judge revokes the use of the drug mifepristone in all states. → Read More
Florida board removes questions about menstrual history on student forms, adds question about ‘sex at birth’
In a 14-2 vote, the Florida High School Athletic Association agreed to remove the controversial questions following intense backlash from parents, students, LGBTQ advocates, and Democratic lawmakers. → Read More
19-month-old girl who fell down 42-foot well in Thailand safely rescued, authorities say
The baby girl, believed to be the daughter of migrants from Myanmar, fell through a 12-inch gap while playing. → Read More
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis revokes venue’s liquor license for allowing minors to attend drag Christmas show
In an administrative complaint filed Friday, state officials allege the Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, which hosted "A Drag Christmas Show" in late December, didn't disclose the “sexually explicit nature” of the performance. → Read More
U.S. shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean off the Carolinas
Earlier in the day, President Biden had pledged to “take care” of the balloon, which had become the subject of American anxiety and diplomatic distress as it made its way from the heartland to the Eastern Seaboard, crossing over military stations. → Read More
Couple leave baby at Tel Aviv airport ticket counter when asked for child’s ticket and board international flight
The pair, who had Belgian passports, left the infant seat with the baby at check-in and then "ran toward the security checks at Terminal 1 in an attempt to reach the boarding gate for the flight." → Read More
2 monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo in third suspicious incident this month
"It was clear the habitat had been intentionally compromised," Dallas Zoo officials said. → Read More
Drake’s Los Angeles home burglarized, suspect arrested: reports
The Canadian-born rapper was reportedly not at home at the time of the break-in. → Read More
Colorado baker loses appeal over cake ordered to celebrate woman’s gender transition
Denver-based attorney Autumn Scardina said Jack Phillips refused to sell her a cake because of her gender identity. → Read More
Life-size doll wearing shirt of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. hung from bridge in possible hate crime
A banner reading "Madrid hates Real" was also hung next to the mannequin. Real Madrid is playing against rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. → Read More
Britney Spears ‘annoyed’ with fans over welfare check: reports
Fans called police to the singer's California home overnight Tuesday after she deleted her Instagram account. → Read More
‘Drag performers’ Trixie Mattel and Rep. George Santos feud and trend on Twitter
"Clearly you know all about weak acting skills @trixiemattel," the embattled New York congressman wrote. → Read More
Dolly Parton gives fans the gift of new music on her 77th birthday
Dolly Parton is giving fans the gift of a new song on her 77th birthday. "Somebody said, 'What are you gonna get on your birthday?' I said, 'I'm not gonna get, I'm gonna give.'" → Read More
Ohio parents sue over LGBTQ-supporting badges for teachers
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, eight parents also accuse some 'activist teachers' of discussing LGBTQ issues in class. → Read More