Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom “Alice,” has died. She was 87. Lavin died in Los Angeles on Sunday of complications from recently discovered lung cancer, her representative, Bill Veloric, told The Associated Press in an email. A success on Broadway, Lavin tried her luck in Hollywood in the mid-1970s. She was chosen to star in a new CBS sitcom based on “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” the Martin Scorsese-directed film that won Ellen Burstyn an Oscar for playing the title waitress. The title…
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GENEVA, Switzerland – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 on 25 December 2024. Such an investigation must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Annex 13 of the Chicago Convention which requires the publication of an interim report within 30 days of the accident. “Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of those who have perished. Out of respect for the 38 people who lost their lives and to those who survived, we must find out why this catastrophe happened and…
Bad Bunny LyricsDive into the English translation of Bad Bunny’s Pitorro de Coco for a feel of his signature blend of catchy melodies and richly descriptive lyrics, capturing the essence of Puerto Rican culture.Pitorro De Coco Cover ArtBad Bunny – Pitorro De Coco LyricsVerse 1Another Christmas where I wished for youAnother Christmas, and you’re not hereHappy New Year, but not so happy for meYou got a kiss at midnight, and it wasn’t from meA year ago, I was right there, a year ago I was right thereA year ago, your first hug was just for meYou had me in the…
The future of Antonio Pierce as the Las Vegas Raiders head coach remains unclear following a 25-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Sunday that Pierce’s future as the Raiders coach is “in serious doubt.”It is expected that Mark Davis will take his time and make a decision after the season with input from minority owner Tom Brady, Pelissero said. Following the win over the Saints, The Athletic’s Vic Tafur asked Pierce about his future with the Raiders and if the players made a statement with the win.”I have no comment on that,” Pierce…
The sound of tanks rumbling through the streets outside of Kamal Adwan Hospital woke everyone up, they were already on edge after enduring months of direct Israeli attacks. Then came the loudspeakers ordering everyone to evacuate – the sick, the wounded, medical staff, and displaced people seeking shelter – early on Friday morning. It was clear that the medical complex in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya was about to face an Israeli raid, like so many had before it as Israel seemed to systematically destroy all healthcare in Gaza. It didn’t matter that, according to the World Health Organization, the hospital…
If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of U.S adults intend to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. “As I’ve gotten older over the last few years, it’s like if I don’t make it to midnight, it’s not a big deal, you know?” says Carla Woods, 70, from Vinton, Iowa. Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and just 5% plan to go out to celebrate at a bar,…
Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal calls for change publishing a letter about how he’s had enough with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership. MP Chahal’s comment on X @ChahalGeorge reads: “Many individuals have requested copies of the emails I sent this morning to my colleagues in the Liberal caucus and the president of the Liberal Party of Canada. For the purpose of transparency, please find them attached.” George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview | Chair of the Natural Resources Committee | @liberal_party The post Time is of the essence appeared first on Caribbean News Global. Source link
Balloranking and Timaya LyricsGet ready to groove and sing along to the energetic lyrics of Balloranking’s chart-topping hit, Taku, featuring Timaya. With infectious hooks and catchy melodies, this song is bound to uplift your spirits and make you move to the rhythm.Taku Cover ArtRELATED: Read ‘7.5G’ Lyrics by BallorankingBalloranking & Timaya – Taku LyricsIluHey yo, bad manMm-mm, mm, mmmShocker l′oshe beatAfter I make all the raba, me go tell dem “money no be everything” Money no be everythingSh’odemo pe omi o l′ota, ah (omi o l’ota jo)Water no get enemy (water no get enemy)This no be IG, na realityI go…
Former Lakers guard Nick Young presumably did backflips when news broke of the franchise trading D’Angelo Russell, his former teammate, over the weekend. Young, a native of Los Angeles, sent out a harsh tweet directed at Russell, asking the latter to “stay out” of his city for good. As is well documented, Young felt betrayed by Russell when they were teammates during the latter’s rookie season in 2015-16. Russell had secretly recorded a private conversation in which Young admitted to cheating on his then-fiancee, Iggy Azalea. After Russell posted the video on Snapchat, Young and Azalea’s relationship ended, leading to…
According to the US paper of record, Israel never intended to ‘erase the Gaza Strip from the face of Earth’ – it simply ‘weakened its [nonexistent] system of safeguards meant to protect civilians’.On Thursday, The New York Times ran a bazillion-word would-be expose on the ongoing United States-backed Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip titled Israel Loosened Its Rules to Bomb Hamas Fighters, Killing Many More Civilians. It can also be listened to on the newspaper’s website – if you happen to have 28 minutes and 27 seconds to kill. The word “genocide” appears exactly once in the article –…