Jackie Chan Sparks Backlash With Freedom Remarks
Jackie Chan faced sharp criticism from Taiwan and Hong Kong lawmakers after saying at a Hainan business forum that China should “be controlled” or risk chaos. He questioned whether freedom is good, drawing applause from local business leaders but prompting accusations of insulting his own race.
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Madonna Hurt After Fall From Startled Horse
Madonna, 50, fell while riding in the Hamptons when her horse bolted after paparazzi photo attempts. She received treatment at Southampton Hospital and was released. details on her condition were not disclosed by her representative.
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Dead dolphin found near Jon Bon Jovi home in New Jersey
The body of another dead dolphin was spotted in the Navesink River near Middletown, possibly part of a pod that spent time in Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers. If confirmed, it would be the sixth death from a group of 16 dolphins, with two more bodies pending DNA results to link them to the pod.
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Chavez gift boosts Galeano book to Amazon No. 2
The Spanish edition of Open Veins of Latin America by Eduardo Galeano rose from rank 54,295 to No. 2 on Amazon after President Chavez gave it to Barack Obama. The English edition is out of print, and the work critiques foreign influence in Latin America since the conquest.
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Miss N C wins Miss USA crown in turquoise gown
Dal ton, 27, from Texas, wins Miss USA as contestants from all 50 states and DC compete on NBC. She says the win feels natural after years of hard work and breast cancer awareness work. Prejean’s remarks on marriage sparked boos and a lobby shouting match as audience members react to the comments.
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Dear Abby letters on safety, marriage, and cake etiquette
Brief excerpts cover gym door security and a stranger without an access card, a Marine’s deployment affecting wedding plans, and birthday cake serving custom. Readers are advised to balance safety with courtesy, avoid pressure, and handle cake cutting by the birthday person’s preference.
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Amy Advice: Stop Borrowing From Aging Parents
Readers share family money strains and heartbreaks. An adult daughter and son in law rely on loans from retired parents, who can no longer afford support. Advice urges setting boundaries and encouraging financial independence while acknowledging emotional consequences.
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