The Cuban-born ballet star has danced ‘The Nutcracker’ countless times in his glittering career.
Deb Hardy
Staff Writer
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Funny, ‘useless’ inventions boost spirits, creativity at struggling small factories
Unnecessity seems to be the mother of some invention: There is an annual competition for such useless products made by professional artisans in Japan.
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Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not ‘ruled out’ in the future, French leader says
The issue was debated at a gathering of European leaders in Paris, as Russia’s full-scale invasion grinds into a third year.
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Letter containing white powder sent to Donald Trump Jr.’s home
Emergency crews responded Monday after a letter containing an unidentified white powder was sent to the Florida home of the eldest son of former president.
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Boeing hit by damning report faulting safety procedures
Regulators found that management oversight of employees responsible for investigative duties could ‘potentially compromise’ safety and lead to retaliation.
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What recession? Forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024
Though measures of inflation have plummeted from their heights and are nearing the Federal Reserve’s target level, many Americans remain unhappy that average prices are still about 19% higher than they were when President Biden took office.
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Ohio commission awards bids to frack oil and gas under state parks, wildlife areas
Fracking opponents decried the commission as being ‘sheep’ and giving in to corporate greed at the expense of Ohio greenspace.
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FX reaches back over 400 years for its next ambitious series, adapting the hit novel ‘Shogun’
Almost 50 years after the novel ‘Shogun’ became a massive hit, the James Clavell fictional saga makes its way to FX.
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Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle to membership
Hungary’s parliament has ratified Sweden’s bid to join NATO, ending more than 18 months of delays that frustrated the alliance as it sought to expand in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Sideways moon landing cuts mission short; private U.S. lunar lander will stop working Tuesday
A private U.S. lunar lander is expected to stop working Tuesday, its mission cut short after landing sideways near the south pole of the moon.