As hip-hop grows in China, its performers seek a voice that reflects their lived experiences

CHENGDU – In 2018, the censors who oversee Chinese media issued a directive to the nation’s entertainment industry: Don’t feature artists with tattoos and those who represent hip-hop or any other subculture. Right after that well-known rapper GAI missed a gig on a popular singing competition despite a successful first appearance. Speculation went wild: Fans … Read more

Caitlin Clark’s Dallas arrival brings WNBA’s often disagreeable private flight policy back to spotlight

Everyday passengers shared a commercial flight with Clark and the Indiana Fever Thursday. The WNBA heavily relies on commercial flights for in-season away games. DALLAS, Texas — On Thursday, Caitlin Clark experienced firsthand what WNBA players and allies have been complaining about for years: sharing airspace with the public to and from contests.  She and … Read more

Missing San Antonio teen last seen Tuesday on northeast side

Jaylen’s mother communicated with him sometime Wednesday, but he never returned home. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities say a 13-year-old boy is missing, having disappeared from the northwest side this week.  Jaylen Yates stands 5-feet-11, weighs about 145 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), … Read more