Japan TV network will acquire Totoro creator Studio Ghibli as animation studio prepares for future

TOKYO – Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio of Hayao Miyazaki, will become a subsidiary of Nippon Television Network Corp., both sides said Thursday. Succession worries had been a priority at Ghibli, as Miyazaki has turned 82, and producer Toshio Suzuki is 75, the companies said in a joint statement. The boards of both … Read more

Quavo steps up advocacy against gun violence after his nephew Takeoff’s shooting death

LOS ANGELES – The trauma Migos rapper Quavo suffered after witnessing his nephew Takeoff being gunned down last year is a disturbing sight he doesn’t want anyone else to experience. Through his pain, Quavo found his purpose as a vocal advocate against gun violence. He met privately with some powerful political figures including Vice President … Read more

‘They took my son’ | Mother of murdered Atascosa County man speaks out after two suspects arrested

The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office posted a photo of murder suspect 18-year-old Cason Cash Raymond, who’s smiling while in cuffs flanked by law enforcement. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — Maria Leon felt disgusted and relieved when looking at the picture of her son’s suspected killer in custody Tuesday night.  “The one that they arrested last night, … Read more

‘Big Give’ returns for its 10th anniversary on Wednesday

The event gives nonprofits and organizations the chance to raise unrestricted funds. SAN ANTONIO — The Big Give returns for it’s tenth anniversary on Wednesday at 6 p.m. through Thursday.  The Big Give is a twenty-four hour online giving day that helps connect South Central Texas nonprofits with new and existing donors. This year the … Read more