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Geisha spectacle in Japan's Kyoto celebrates arrival of spring
8+ hour, 41+ min ago (462+ words) Geishas and apprentices called maikos have been donning elaborate costumes and fluttering fans since the Miyako Odori -- or "capital city dance" -- first started in 1872 In Japanese, the word geisha'means "person of the arts", and can refer to a woman or…...
Florida has a new official state flagship
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (171+ words) Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation designating the S.S. American Victory as Florida's official state flagship during a ceremony in Tampa. The World War II'era ship now serves as a museum and memorial. On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 249, redesignating the…...
‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ To End With Season 3
16+ hour, 53+ min ago (373+ words) Get ready for one last season of magic.Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will return for Season 3, which will be its last. The Disney Channel show will have one last four-part special before it says goodbye. WBWP, which is a spin-off…...
What are the top travel do’s and don’ts?
20+ hour, 41+ min ago (666+ words) Three in ten Americans said a stranger has fallen asleep on them during a flight in a recent travel survey. And nearly a fifth (18%) confessed they are actually guilty of leaning on a stranger and snoozing while on a plane…...
NFL star Nacua enters rehab: US reports
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (362+ words) Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams has been beset by off-field controversy Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has checked himself into rehab, his attorney told US media Wednesday. The Rams star "voluntarily entered a holistic care facility…...
Tractors roll through Vienna as farmers protest
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (228+ words) Austrian farmers took to the streets of Vienna to seek better labelling of the origin of food products. The sign reads 'Don't go elsewhere, buy local' Some 300 tractors rolled down the streets of Vienna Wednesday in a rare such protest…...
'Tarnished' Spain probes anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (674+ words) Egypt's national anthem was jeered ahead of the 0-0 draw with Spain in Barcelona Spain supporters hold up flags during the friendly between Spain and Egypt at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat, near Barcelona, on March 31, 2026 Spanish police on Wednesday…...
Far cry from 16-pixel start, Mario makes it 'so big' on screen: creator Miyamoto
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (802+ words) Japanese producer and video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto Customers walk past a display for Super Mario by the Japanese gaming company Nintendo, at the company's official store in Tokyo's Shibuya district The world premiere of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie…...
Defending champ Pegula wins WTA Charleston opener
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (269+ words) Defending champion Jessica Pegula of the United States is through to the round of 16 at the WTA Charleston Open Defending champion and top seed Jessica Pegula labored more than three hours to reach the round of 16 at the WTA Charleston…...
Movies and TV shows casting in Pensacola
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (191+ words) Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in " Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list…...