‘Some big boots to fill’ | San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to host first official Cowboy Breakfast in 2024

“The event will keep with the tradition of free breakfast items, coffee, & fun events for all those that attend”, said rodeo officials. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo released statement announcing that the event will host the official rodeo season Cowboy Breakfast starting January 26, 2024. “We are very excited … Read more

Kidnapping of California woman that police called a hoax gets new attention with Netflix documentary

VALLEJO, Calif. – The ordeal of Denise Huskins, whose kidnapping from her boyfriend’s Northern California home was first dismissed as a hoax by law enforcement, is getting renewed attention as the subject of a new Netflix docuseries, “American Nightmare.” Here’s a look at the facts of the case, which captivated the country: THE KIDNAPPING On … Read more

A scholar discovers stories and poems possibly written by Louisa May Alcott under a pseudonym

WORCESTER, Mass. – The author of “Little Women” may have been even more productive and sensational than previously thought. Max Chapnick, a postdoctoral teaching associate at Northeastern University, believes he found about 20 stories and poems written by Louisa May Alcott under her own name as well as pseudonyms for local newspapers in Massachusetts in … Read more

Two Malaysian filmmakers are charged with offending the religious feelings of others in banned film

KUALA LUMPUR – The director and producer of a banned Malaysian film that explores the afterlife were charged Wednesday with offending the religious feelings of others in a rare criminal prosecution of filmmakers, slammed by critics as an attack on freedom of expression. Mohamad Khairianwar Jailani, the director and co-scriptwriter of “Mentega Terbang,” and producer … Read more