Inside NBC’s Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B

LOS ANGELES – NBC is inserting some pop culture flavor into the world’s biggest sports spectacle: From Megan Thee Stallion dancing with dressage horses at the Palace of Versailles to Peyton Manning riding a giant baguette blimp over the Eiffel Tower, the network has strategically partnered with several big names to build anticipation for the … Read more

Hot air balloon struck Indiana power lines, burning 3 people in basket

The injured passengers and pilot were inside the balloon’s basket when rescue personnel arrived. INDIANAPOLIS — A hot air balloon struck power lines before crashing to the ground over the weekend in northwestern Indiana, injuring the pilot and the two passengers, officials said Tuesday. The balloon contacted the power lines Sunday evening in Hebron, Indiana, … Read more

Ramón Ayala cancels North American tour, including show in San Antonio

In a Spanish-language post to his Facebook page, the 78-year-old “El Rey del Acordeón” addressed his fans, apologizing for the cancellations. SAN ANTONIO —  Ramón Ayala announced the cancellation of his upcoming farewell “El Principio de un Final” tour, which was scheduled to stop at the Freeman Coliseum here in San Antonio on Oct. 4. … Read more