Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci also lashed out after the event, writing on X, “I can’t believe we play with athletes mental health and emotions like this.” PARIS, France — Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said Tuesday that he will boycott the Paris Olympics ’ closing ceremony due to a “scandalous situation” that cost a Romanian gymnast … Read more
“Seventeen Right Here World Tour in U.S.” will be at the Frost Bank Center on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. SAN ANTONIO — K-Pop group Seventeen will be going on a world tour in late October and one of their stops will be the Alamo City. “Seventeen Right Here World Tour in U.S.” will be … Read more
NEW YORK – Yuval Sharon, an American known for innovative productions, will direct the Metropolitan Opera’s next stagings of Wagner’s Ring Cycle and “Tristan und Isolde,” both starring soprano Lise Davidsen and conducted by music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The Met also said Tuesday that Nézet-Séguin’s contract had been extended by six years through 2029-30. Recommended … Read more
It’s not uncommon for wild animals such as birds, seals and even sharks to appear while surfing around the world. TAHITI, — With all eyes on the ocean during the final day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti on Monday afternoon, a surprise guest made an appearance: a whale. A safe distance from … Read more
NEW YORK – It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and the MTV Video Music Award nominations are the latest proof. “The Tortured Poets Department” singer once again tops the VMA noms with 10 — eight for her “Fortnight” music video and nods in the artist of the year and best pop categories. She’s followed by her “Fortnight” … Read more
Spin Art Nation is the perfect thing for those of us whose inner artist was never born! SAN ANTONIO — I have wanted to be able to draw or paint all of my life. I can see art in my mind, I know art when I see it. I appreciate art. But, somewhere between my … Read more
LA VERNIA, Texas – A high-ranking administrator with the La Vernia Independent School District was paid tens of thousands of dollars while on leave from the district before his resignation went into effect, records obtained by KSAT Investigates show. Dr. Michael Duffek, the district’s chief administrative officer, was placed on paid professional leave on Dec. … Read more