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From Ricky Martin to Milo J: Tommy Mottola & Alex Gallardo Explain How Latin Music Went From ‘Underdog’ to Global Powerhouse
Tommy Mottola and Alex Gallardo described how Latin music moved from a niche in the US to a global force, crediting early crossover efforts and later changes in technology and listening habits. They said wider access has opened doors for Latin artists, while making originality and a clear artistic identity more important for standing out.…
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Manchin bucks Schumer, throws support behind Republican Democrats want to oust
Former senator Joe Manchin is campaigning for Republican Susan Collins in Maine, backing a candidate Democrats are working to defeat and rebuking Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. Manchin says Collins has an independent, bipartisan record, pointing to her work on infrastructure legislation and opposition to repealing Obamacare. Collins is seeking a sixth term in a…
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Dubai party footage renews scrutiny of Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign
Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign is facing renewed scrutiny after video showed him at a New Year’s party in Dubai with two US businessmen who had been indicted on healthcare fraud charges. Campaign finance records cited in the article show that one of the men, Anosh Ahmed, donated $190,000 to Paxton, including $25,000 after his…
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Prosecutors allege Saudi government backed former OpenAI engineer accused of planting recorder
US prosecutors allege former OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan had “considerable support” from the Saudi government, citing frequent contact with a member of the royal family and a flight paid for by a Saudi military official. A judge denied Alfozan bail, finding a significant risk that he would not appear for trial. Alfozan, 35, is accused…
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Three masts removed from Thames wreck carrying unexploded wartime munitions
Engineers have removed all three masts from the SS Richard Montgomery, a US cargo ship that sank in the Thames estuary in 1944 carrying a large load of unexploded munitions. Ministers say taking away the masts reduces the strain on the wreck and the risk of them collapsing onto its cargo, supporting the long-term management…
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Houthi missile attack on Shabwa training camp kills 53 recruits
A Houthi missile strike on a training camp in Yemen’s Shabwa province killed at least 53 security recruits and injured more than 200, according to local authorities. The attack is among the deadliest reported during a recent escalation in the country’s long-running civil war, as fighting intensifies between the Houthis and government forces. The camp…
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Utah Republican election chief’s stark warning: Threats to the midterms are now coming from ‘within our own government’
Utah’s Republican lieutenant governor, Deidre Henderson, says threats to the US midterm elections are now coming from within the federal government, putting her at odds with President Donald Trump and his allies. She says she is defending safeguards over elections as the administration presses states for voter data and seeks tighter controls on voting. Henderson…