LONDON – Books that explore subjects from William Shakespeare and The Beatles to the lure of Mount Everest and life inside one of the world’s most secretive states are competing to be named the best-ever winner of Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize. The Baillie Gifford Prize is marking its 25th year with a Winner of … Read more
JERUSALEM – Chaim Topol, a leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatergoers and movie-watchers with his portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering and charismatic milkman in “Fiddler on the Roof,” has died in Tel Aviv, Israeli leaders said Thursday. He was 87. The cause was not immediately released. Israeli leaders on Thursday tweeted their memories … Read more
The Academy Awards are Sunday, but did last year’s Oscars ever really end? When Hollywood reconvenes at the Dolby Theatre for the 95th Academy Awards, the ceremony will signal many things. The probable triumph of “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” A potentially historic night for Asians and Asian Americans in the film industry. Possibly a … Read more
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – An attorney for the man accused of gunning down rising rap star XXXTentacion during a 2018 robbery outside a Florida motorcycle shop told a jury Wednesday that DNA evidence proves his client and another man are innocent. Attorney Joseph Kimok gave the final defense closing argument in the trial of three … Read more
Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside, a new local- and Latina-owned magazine that works to improve & expand community relationships through promoting events, stories and businesses. Taco fanatics unite! If you are a taco lover, you want to take advantage of the inaugural Taco Fest … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Water System’s annual Spring Bloom event is returning after a three year hiatus and that means free plants for gardeners. The first 1,000 guests to visit the event will get a free, drought-tolerant plant. Available plants will include barbecue rosemary, blue spires, Roman red salvia and deep blue plumbagos. Spring … Read more
LAS VEGAS – The competitors stand rigidly upright with their hands behind their backs, waiting to absorb a brutal slap to the face. When the open-handed blow is delivered, there’s a sharp report and the reaction can be dramatic. Some fighters barely move, while others stumble backward or fall to the floor. Some are knocked … Read more