Day: December 9, 2022

Beeta Arts Festival 2022: 72 hours, two main venues, various art curators & lovers from Africa, and you!

African art and culture lovers in Nigeria were treated to three days of conviviality ensconced in theatre, music, film screenings and workshops at the Beeta Arts Festival 2022 in Abuja. The festival — in its second edition, with this year’s theme: ‘Art Connects’, combined both physical events and live-streamed workshops, living up to its theme… Read More Beeta Arts Festival 2022: 72 hours, two main venues, various art curators & lovers from Africa, and you!

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U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent

Arizona U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema said on Friday she had switched her political party affiliation to independent, leaving the Democratic Party just days after it won a U.S. Senate race in Georgia to secure 51 seats in the chamber. “I have joined the growing numbers of Arizonans who reject party politics by declaring my independence… Read More U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent

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U.S. Congress approves bill protecting same-sex marriage

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday gave final congressional approval to legislation that provides federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a measure born out of concern that the Supreme Court could reverse its support for legal recognition of such relationships. The House vote was 258-169, with all of the chamber’s Democrats and 39 Republicans voting… Read More U.S. Congress approves bill protecting same-sex marriage

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Legendary singer Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder

Canadian singer Celine Dion said she has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called Stiff-Person Syndrome that causes muscle spasms and has led her to postpone some European shows. The 54-year-old posted a video to Instagram on Thursday revealing the diagnosis and explaining that her “Courage World Tour” has been rescheduled from spring 2023… Read More Legendary singer Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder

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