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Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the network helped hip-hop grow and thrive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Rap City.” “106 & Park.” And even, “Uncut.”From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to millions of homes across the globe. Other than its rival show “Yo! MTV Raps,” the network known as Black Entertainment Television took up the mantle — despite some reluctance — to showcase a misunderstood rap culture decades before it became today’s most popular music genre.For many, BET became a safe place for those within hip-hop to express their artistry, although not without criticism. Through it all, the network has been a mainstay for established and emerging rap artists.It will all come together during the BET Awards on Sunday. Show officials plan to celebrate the genre’s 50th anniversary during the telecast dubbed as a “non-stop Hip-Hop Party.” It also comes at a pivotal time for the network, which will be soon be sold. Several Black entrepreneurs and celebrities, including Tyle...

Hallan restos humanos en un paraje salvaje de California cerca de la zona de búsqueda del actor Julian Sands, según las autoridades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

(CNN) — Restos humanos fueron encontrados este sábado en el sur de California cerca de la zona donde los investigadores han estado buscando al actor británico desaparecido Julian Sands, según las autoridades.“Unos excursionistas civiles se pusieron en contacto con la comisaría de Fontana tras descubrir restos humanos en el monte Baldy”, informó el departamento del sheriff del condado de San Bernardino en un comunicado de prensa. Los investigadores dicen que la identificación positiva de los restos debería completarse la próxima semana.La búsqueda de Sands, que no había sido visto desde que en enero se fue de excursión a las montañas de San Gabriel, al noreste de Los Ángeles, se centró en la zona del monte Baldy después de que los investigadores rastrearan las señales de su teléfono móvil hasta ese lugar.El mal tiempo y las duras condiciones hicieron que la búsqueda activa permaneciera prácticamente inactiva hasta que se reanudó el sábado pasado.El actor británico J...

EXPLAINER: What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Over 2 million Muslims will take part in this week’s Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, as one of the world’s largest religious gatherings returns to full capacity following years of coronavirus restrictions.The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able to do so. For the pilgrims, it is a profound spiritual experience that wipes away sins, brings them closer to God and highlights Muslim unity.For the Saudi royal family, which captured Mecca in the 1920s, organizing the pilgrimage is a major source of pride and legitimacy. Authorities have invested billions of dollars in modern infrastructure, but the Hajj has occasionally been marred by tragedy, as in 2015, when over 2,400 pilgrims died in a stampede.Here’s a look at the pilgrimage, which begins on Monday, and its meaning.WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE ...

Israel’s Netanyahu briefly freezes Golan wind turbine project that set off rare clashes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a brief freeze in construction on a wind turbine project in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights that set off a rare clash between Druze residents and police.Netanyahu said late Saturday he agreed to a pause on the project during this week’s Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, which is meant to allow time for talks to defuse the crisis. The project is expected to resume next week. A statement from Netanyahu’s office said he made the decision based on advice from security officials.The Druze oppose the plan, which would install more than two dozen 200-meter (660-foot) tall turbines throughout their land. The landowners said the turbines will harm their agricultural output and that the energy company behind the project didn’t consult with them in good faith, a claim the company denies.Last week, thousands of residents demonstrated against the project, storming a police station, throwing stones and fireworks, se...

Gunmen shoot and kill Sikh man in Pakistan’s northwest, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen shot and killed a member of Pakistan’s minority Sikh community in an overnight attack in the northwestern city of Peshawar, police said Sunday.Gauher Khan, a local officer, said the attack on Manmohan Singh, 35, looks like a targeted killing. A police investigation continues, Khan said, into the motive.Khan said the assailants opened fire at Singh while he was returning home from a suburban area. The assailants fled the scene.It’s the third attack on a Sikh community member this year in Pakistan. Last month, assailants gunned down Sardar Singh in a drive-by shooting in the eastern city of Lahore. In April, gunmen shot and killed Dayal Singh in Peshawar. In the same city in May 2022, gunmen killed two members of Sikh community.Most Sikhs migrated to neighboring India in 1947, the year British rule of the subcontinent ended and Pakistan was created as a homeland for Muslims in the region. Thousands of Sikhs stayed in Pakistan, where they generall...

Missing girl in Orange County found safe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

A missing girl who had disappeared in Santa Ana Saturday night was found safe.The child, Guadalupe Merino, 10, was headed to a local convenience store around 7 p.m., according to Santa Ana police.At the time, she was last spotted with a male subject near the 800 block of South Bristol Street. Police located Merino on Saturday night and returned her home safely. "We would like to thank everyone for their assistance," authorities said.No further details surrounding her discovery were released.

Por qué nos atrae el encanto “tóxico” de Titanic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

(CNN) — La incesante fascinación del mundo por la catástrofe del Titanic se saldó esta semana con una nueva tragedia: cinco personas murieron por la “implosión catastrófica” de un sumergible que se dirigía a la última morada del buque.El Titanic es sólo uno de los muchos pecios que yacen en las profundas y hostiles aguas del Atlántico. En este océano embravecido se han producido muchas más calamidades marítimas que la colisión con el iceberg que hundió el Titanic y causó la muerte de 1.517 personas en su viaje inaugural en 1912.Sin embargo, el Titanic atrae a la gente una y otra vez. La tragedia histórica ha inspirado novelas, películas y una próspera industria turística en forma de museos y exposiciones que atraen a cientos de miles de visitantes cada año.Y, por supuesto, inevitablemente, para aquellos con presupuesto para gastar, han existido los viajes para ver el propio lugar del naufragio. Para algunos, el gasto y el riesgo extremo parecen merecer la pena sólo...

Frei, Gallese up to task as Sounders, Orlando City tie 0-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s Stefan Frei finished with three saves for his league-leading 10th clean sheet of the season and Pedro Gallese saved two shots as Orlando City played the Sounders to a scoreless tie on Saturday night.Seattle (8-7-5) improves to 2-0-2 all-time at home against Orlando City (7-5-7).The Sounders were coming off a 1-0 loss to defending champion Los Angeles FC on Wednesday after Frei conceded a first-minute goal. Seattle hadn’t conceded a goal in the first minute of a match since the New York Red Bulls pulled off the feat in September of 2014.Orlando City improves to 3-0-6 in its last nine road matches against Western Conference opponents. The club picked up its first win over the Sounders with a 3-2 victory last August, rallying from two goals down. Prior to its unbeaten run, Orlando City was 0-10-2 on the road against the West.Orlando City returns home to host the Chicago Fire on Saturday. Seattle will host the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.____AP soccer...

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan to testify at Netanyahu’s corruption trial as a prosecution witness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan will testify Sunday at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial to answer questions about an alleged “supply line” of champagne and cigars funneled to the Israeli leader and his wife said to have been in exchange for help with Milchan’s personal and business needs.Milchan, who will appear by videoconference from Brighton, England, near where he is based, is a key witness whose testimony is essential for prosecutors who are trying to prove that Netanyahu committed fraud and breach of trust in one of three cases brought against him.Prosecutors hope Milchan’s testimony, which extends through this week and next, will paint a picture of plush favors granted to Netanyahu and his wife that allegedly spurred the Israeli leader to use his position of power to advance Milchan’s interests. The defense will try to lay out their case that Netanyahu wasn’t acting in Milchan’s personal interests and that the gifts were jus...

Islamic State group claims killing Sikh man in Pakistan’s northwest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:53 GMT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen shot and killed a member of Pakistan’s minority Sikh community in an overnight attack in the northwestern city of Peshawar, police said Sunday.Gauher Khan, a local officer, said the attack on Manmohan Singh, 35, appeared to be a targeted killing. A police investigation continues, Khan said, into the motive.Khan said the assailants opened fire at Singh while he was returning home from a suburban area. The assailants fled the scene.The Islamic State group in a statement claimed responsibility for the killing, saying Singh had been a follower of what it called a “polytheistic” Sikh sect in Peshawar. It also claimed wounding a Sikh in the northwestern city the previous day. It’s the third killing of a Sikh community member this year in Pakistan. Last month, assailants gunned down Sardar Singh in a drive-by shooting in the eastern city of Lahore. In April, gunmen shot and killed Dayal Singh in Peshawar. In the same city in May 2022, gunmen killed tw...