SAISD closes two schools Tuesday due to air conditioning issues

Twain Dual Language Academy and Bonham Academy both cancelled classes Tuesday. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Independent School District confirmed Tuesday that two of its schools are closed due to air conditioning issues. Twain Dual Language Academy and Bonham Academy both cancelled classes Tuesday. SAISD officials said both schools are expected to be open on Wednesday … Read more

More than 100 cats call Japanese Island home, have shrine honoring them

The “Neko Jinja,” or Cat Shrine, mythologizes cats as guardian angels of Tashirojima, where cats outnumber humans. ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi — TASHIROJIMA, Japan (AP) — On a small island off Japan’s northeastern coast, visitors make offerings at a shrine for unlikely local guardians: cats. The “Neko Jinja,” or Cat Shrine, mythologizes cats as guardian angels of … Read more

Bucks’ Lillard predicts Victor Wembanyama to be the best player in the NBA by next season

SAN ANTONIO — After exceeding expectations in his rookie campaign, San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is looking to eclipse what he did in year one next season. And Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard believes Wemby has the potential to be the best player across the league. “I think by next season people gonna be talking about … Read more

San Antonio 6th grader among 20 Texans to compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee this week

A San Antonio sixth grader is among 20 Texans competing in this week’s Scripps National Spelling Bee. Siyonamithra Kandala, 12, from Keystone School is making a return to the national competition. Last year she tied for 23rd place. Recommended Videos According to her spelling bee bio, Siyona loves to read, listen to music, write stories … Read more

US vows more returns of looted antiquities as Italy celebrates latest haul of 600 artifacts

ROME – Italy on Tuesday celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S., including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics and manuscripts valued at 60 million euros ($65 million), that were looted years ago, sold to U.S. museums, galleries and collectors and recovered as a result of criminal investigations. U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell, … Read more