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Iconic entrepreneur Bernie Marcus, who co-founded Home Depot, dies at age 95
In his final years, Marcus became a conservative megadonor and unapologetic backer of Donald Trump.
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Colombian President Petro praises sculptor and painter Fernando Botero, who died at 91
“The painter of our traditions and our defects, the painter of our virtues has died,” President Gustavo Petro wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Friday. “He painted violence and peace. He painted the pigeon that was rejected one thousand times, and put one thousand times on a throne”
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National Hispanic Heritage Month and President Reagan's message of liberty
The 40th president and former California governor signed a proclamation in 1987 enacting National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the role Hispanics have played throughout American history in safeguarding its republican values
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U.S. Postal Service honors National Hispanic Heritage Month with colorful piñata stamps
The USPS released new stamps this month depicting colorful piñatas to coincide with the national heritage month, but also the beginning of a New Mexico festival where children are able to exploit the event for treats and candy
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Burning man revelers evacuate after heavy rains left them trapped for days
Roads leading in and out of Black Rock City were closed on Saturday
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First Amendment controversy: Jersey Shore access blocked by Christian group on Sundays
The controversy arises from an unusual agreement Monmouth County township has with the Christian Methodist group has, giving it the authority to restrict beach access during the summertime, but only on Sunday mornings
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Cuban artists call to boycott regime-sponsored cultural events
Several Cuban artists called on the international art community to abandon "the political fantasy that Cuba is a socialist utopia"
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Breaking Point: U.S. Embassy in Haiti warns all Americans to leave 'as soon as possible.'
Haiti has faced a frightening surge in gang violence in the island’s capital city of Port-au-Prince since President Jovenel Moise was assassinated two years ago in July 2021
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Pornhub sues Texas over new online age verification law
Pornhub and other pornographic organizations are filing a lawsuit against Texas in advance of the state's imposition of an age confirmation law on pornographic websites
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New novel a powerful depiction of Puerto Rico's struggle with Hurricane Maria
Santiago beautifully describes the moments lived during the storm in great detail, from the sounds heard inside a house as the strong winds pounded the shutters to the distress felt by those who were unable to reach their loved ones because of the destruction
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Stargazers ready for 2023 Perseid meteor shower: Up to 100 meteors per hour can be seen this weekend
The viewing conditions for the shooting stars this year are expected to be ideal, since the waning crescent moon will only be 10% illuminated, making the nights darker