Carnival season in New Orleans kicks off with Fat Tuesday, where people pretend to be celebrities and monarchs
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans' Carnival season is nearing its climax with “Fat Tuesday.” Two of the city's popular Mardi Gras parades were scheduled to take place on major thoroughfares Tuesday morning. Other large parades were planned in the suburbs, with tens of thousands of people taking part, and sunny but chilly weather expected. Meanwhile, parties are constantly happening in the bars and restaurants of the historic French Quarter. Tuesday's festivities follow Monday night's extravagant Crew of Orpheus parade, which features celebrity riders including famous Hollywood couple Neil Patrick Harris and David Bartka.
Chiefs fans are hoping Taylor Swift will appear at the victory parade.But her schedule is tight
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City turns red on Valentine's Day as the Chiefs celebrate their come-from-behind overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl with a parade. The closure announcements came just minutes after Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs became the first team since Tom Brady's New England Patriots 20 years ago to successfully defend their title. Parades have become common in Kansas City as the Chiefs won their third Super Bowl in five seasons. But this time, all eyes are on whether pop superstar Taylor Swift will attend with her boyfriend Kelsey. Swift will perform in Australia on Friday.
The Chiefs receive an invitation from the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. Could Taylor Swift join us?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says it looks forward to hosting the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs again. And this time he does not exclude the idea of accompanying the team's most famous fan – Taylor Swift. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked at a press conference Monday whether the pop star could accompany the team on its trip to win its second Super Bowl of the season. She said it's up to the Chiefs. She added that it was not clear whether players would be able to bring guests. Swift is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Valentine's Day is all about love (and 460 million flowers), but not without a layover in Miami.
MIAMI (AP) — Valentine's Day may not be known as a busy time for air travelers, but the past three weeks have been hectic for those in Miami's fresh and cut flower industry. In fact, approximately 90 percent of the flowers sold in U.S. florists and supermarkets arrive via Miami International Airport on hundreds of flights from South America. In fact, more than 18,000 tons of fresh cut flowers have passed through Miami's airport since mid-January. That's where U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural experts come into play. They inspect flower bunches to prevent potentially harmful plants, pests, and exotic animal diseases from entering the country.
Usher and longtime partner Jen Goicoechea married after Super Bowl, records reveal
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Usher and longtime partner Jen Goicoechea married in Las Vegas just hours after the R&B superstar headlined the Super Bowl halftime show. This was revealed by officials and documents obtained on Monday. Usher and Goicoechea have been dating since 2019 and have two daughters together. He has been married twice so far. This is my first time using Goikoe Chair. Usher recently completed a two-year residency on the Las Vegas Strip, released his solo album, and will begin a U.S. tour in August. The chapel where the couple got married is known for the fact that the pastor often dresses up as Elvis Presley.
Greta Gerwig and Ryan Gosling join Oscar nominees at annual gala luncheon
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The casts of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” will gather alongside lesser-known Oscar nominees for the annual Academy Awards nominees luncheon. The event, held in Beverly Hills, encourages camaraderie and equality among candidates, from their seating at the table to the afternoon's highlight, the class photo. Loud cheers erupted when the names of Greta Gerwig, nominated for Best Original Screenplay, and Martin Scorsese, nominated for Best Director, were read out. They were joined by “Barbie” stars Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie, “Maestro” stars Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, and hundreds of other people, from production designers to songwriters.
Don't feed pandas: Man who threw 'things' into panda enclosure permanently banned from panda zoo
BEIJING (AP) – A man who threw an unspecified object into a giant panda enclosure in China has become the latest visitor to be permanently banned from the park. The notice from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding does not specify the object, but states that feeding pandas may cause harm. It also said staff observations after Monday's incident showed the panda's condition was normal. The park previously issued a lifetime ban on feeding pandas. Other visitors have been banned for one to five years for throwing water at the pandas or banging on the exhibit's windows.
Officials in Oregon report bubonic plague infections in local residents.They say there is little risk to the community
BEND, Ore. (AP) – Public health officials in Oregon have reported a case of bubonic plague in a local resident. They said last week that the person likely contracted the infection from a pet cat. Deschutes County health officials said all close contacts of the person and the cat have been contacted and provided with medication. The county said the case was identified in its early stages and treated. Officials say this poses little risk to the community. Symptoms of bubonic plague include sudden onset of fever, nausea, weakness, chills, and muscle pain. Symptoms begin 2 to 8 days after exposure to an infected animal or flea.
Bob Edwards, longtime NPR Morning Edition host, dies at age 76
NEW YORK (AP) – Bob Edwards, the newscaster who was watched by many Americans as the founding host of National Public Radio's Morning Edition for nearly a quarter of a century, has died. NPR announced that he died Saturday at age 76, but provided no other details. Edwards joined NPR in 1974 and became the founding voice of “Morning Edition” in 1979. His authoritative baritone made many listeners feel that he was older than his actual age. For 12 years, sportscasting legend Red's interviews with Barber were regularly featured and formed the basis of Edwards' book, Friday with Red: A Radio Friendship. He was dropped from Asakan in 2004, just before his quarter-century on the show, and some listeners protested.
Tiger Woods is starting the new year with a new look.Sunday Red is his new apparel from TaylorMade
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods and Sunday Red are no longer just shirts. It's a brand. Woods begins the new year with a new look. He announced the expansion of his golf partnership with TaylorMade and the launch of his lifestyle brand called 'Sun Day Red.' The change comes as Woods and Nike end their 27-year relationship since Woods turned professional in August 1996. Sunday Red will become an independent brand with its own team of designers and its own headquarters. TaylorMade hopes to launch it online in the U.S. and Canada on May 1st.
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