By Lucia Serrano Redondo Artists participate in the Llamadas Parade as part of the beginning of the Carnival today, along Isla de Flores Street, in Montevideo, Uruguay, 9 February 2024. EFE/Gaston Britos Montevideo, Feb 9 (EFE).- Drums, flags and dancing launched the first night of the traditional Llamadas parade, the highlight of the Uruguayan Carnival, … Read more
Toronto, Canada, Feb 9 (EFE).- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Friday that the decision by Bell Canada, the country’s largest telecommunications company, to eliminate thousands of jobs, including hundreds of journalists, harms Canadian democracy. “This is an erosion of not just journalism, of quality local journalism, at a time when people need it more … Read more
London, Feb 9 (EFE) – Prince Harry, the youngest son of King Charles III of England, has settled the remainder of his phone-hacking case and will receive “substantial additional compensation” from Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), his legal team announced Friday. Lawyer David Sherborne, who represents Prince Harry, said MGN had agreed to compensate the prince … Read more
Los Angeles, USA, Feb 8 (EFE).- Actor Mark Ruffalo was honored with the Hollywood Walk of Fame star, unveiled Thursday, near the renowned Stella Adler Academy of Acting, where he studied. “I came here at 18, and I believed in myself (…) in a way that only an 18-year-old can, totally oblivious to the fact … Read more
By Caty Arévalo Madrid, Feb 8 (EFE).- Juan Antonio Bayona wanted ‘Society of the Snow’ to exude realism, so he sought scientific advice to ensure that 30 actors lost 30 kilos within a few months, mirroring the victims of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crash in the Andes in 1972. The production team adjusted … Read more
Beijing, Feb 8 (EFE).- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday emphasized that Beijing and Moscow have “new development opportunities” ahead and must work together to open a new chapter in bilateral relations. The interaction between the leaders happened over a phone conversation on the occasion of the new Chinese … Read more
By Monica Rubalcava Los Angeles, US, Feb 5 (EFE).- Taylor Swift made history at this year’s Grammy Awards after she became the first performer to win the fourth Album of the Year prize. At the 66th edition of the industry’s most prestigious awards, Swift took home the Grammy for “Midnights,” surpassing Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, … Read more
Los Angeles, US, Feb 4 (EFE).- American rapper Jay-Z called out Grammys at the 66th annual awards on Sunday for never giving his wife, Beyonce, an Album of the Year trophy. Jay-Z won the Dr. Dre Global Impact Grammy, given to Black artists for their contribution to the music industry. The rapper used the opportunity … Read more
Los Angeles, US, Feb 4 (EFE).- American rapper Killer Mike was detained at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles shortly after he scored big by winning three of the top four categories at the Grammys’ premiere ceremony on Sunday. Killer Mike and DJ Paul accepts the “Best Rap Performance” award for “Scientists & Engineers” … Read more
Los Angeles, US, Feb 3 (EFE).- American rocker Jon Bon Jovi was honored as the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday night for his contribution to the music industry and philanthropic work. The 33rd edition of the awards, presented by MusiCares, the philanthropic branch of the Grammy Awards, and given each year to … Read more
Washington, Feb 2 (EFE) – Phil, the renowned rodent meteorologist from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, emerged on Friday from his den after hibernation and failed to spot his shadow, predicting an early spring for Americans. Hundreds of revelers gathered before dawn on Gobbler’s Knob Hill to cheer and applaud when, at 07:22 (12:22 GMT), the ritual’s officiants … Read more
By María Carcaboso Abrié Tokyo, Feb 2 (EFE).- A new complex set in traditional Japanese settings combining hot spring baths, called ‘onsen,’ and seafood delicacies opened its doors this week on the artificial island of Toyosu in Tokyo. The complex, situated next to the Toyosu fish market, aims to draw in two million visitors annually … Read more
