As doctors leave Puerto Rico in droves, a rapper tries to fill the gaps

[ad_1] SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On a recent morning in an Afro-Caribbean community in northeast Puerto Rico, Dr. Pedro Juan Vázquez went door-to-door as part of his medical rounds. He greeted the elderly residents the town with a cheerful “Good afternoon!” and a smile and casually asked if they’d like their vitals taken. Many … Read more

8 Olympics documentaries to watch before the Paris Games

[ad_1] Every two years, athletes from around the globe gather to compete at the Olympic Games. And every two years, stories emerge that capture the world’s attention, from the tragic to the triumphant. With the Summer Olympics set to begin in Paris on Friday, key storylines are already emerging. There is Simone Biles’ much-anticipated return … Read more

Paris 2024 Olympics: Andy Murray to retire after Games; Covid fears played down – live | Paris Olympic Games 2024

[ad_1] Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The Olympic Games is regarded as the pinnacle of sport in so many fields, but it’s safe to say that for a few events, there are competitions elsewhere which take precedence. That is obviously the case in men’s football, where … Read more

Paris Olympics 2024: Your ultimate guide

[ad_1] Tom Daley and Simone Biles are two of the biggest names competing in the French capital The 2024 Olympics get under way in Paris, France this week. It is the third time the French capital has hosted the summer Games, the first being in 1900 and the second in 1924, exactly 100 years ago. … Read more

Young Thug’s lawyer escapes jail time after being held in contempt of court. Here’s what to know about the complex RICO trial.

[ad_1] Rapper Young Thug’s lawyer avoided jail time Wednesday, thanks to the Georgia Supreme Court, after he was held in contempt by a Georgia judge in the high-profile RICO case against his famous client. Prosecutors have accused the rapper of leading an Atlanta-based street gang to commit acts of murder and robbery, among others. The … Read more

‘A moment to create the country they dreamed of’: Labour’s 1945 landslide becomes a play for today | Theatre

[ad_1] When Rishi Sunak announced a general election for 4 July, I whooped with joy. My play about the Labour government of 1945 had already been announced as part of Justin Audibert’s first season at Chichester Festival theatre. Now, for the first time in my life, it looked as if I had nailed the zeitgeist. … Read more

Large catfish spotted chasing tiny little man around in Japanese folklore game, is terrifying, wonderful

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One of the most memorable moments of Metro Exodus comes from a standoff with a giant catfish, who you have to avoid for a while (along with the cultists who worship it) before going “fishing” using an entire human corpse as bait. I didn’t expect to see any rival catfish appearing in games after that, but now that I think about it – why not? They’re a naturally freaky animal, perfect video game antagonists. And the developers of upcoming Japanese folklore ’em up Otoshi No Shima seem to understand this, having created a monstrous creature with a gaping mouth that follows the player at every turn. Come see.

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Republicans Won’t Be Able to Stop Kamala Harris’ Nomination — Lawyer

[ad_1] Republican challenges won’t stop Democrats from nominating Kamala Harris to run for president, an attorney has said. Janos Marton was reacting to a campaign by the conservative Heritage Foundation to mount legal challenges to Harris’ presidential nomination in key battleground states. Marton, who previously ran for district attorney in New York and who is … Read more