Month: August 2024

VISITORS TO CHINGUETTI HAVE THE chance to see new Chinguetti, where most accommodations are located, and old Chinguetti, the semi-abandoned, half-buried city where ancient libraries can be found. There is, however, a third Chinguetti, which has almost entirely been reclaimed by the desert. A little over one mile (two kilometers) northeast of modern Chinguetti, on the way to the village of Entkemkemt, the desert track runs through a set of unimpressive sand dunes. Buried under these sand dunes are the remains of the older Chinguetti.  Chinguetti was founded in the year 777 CE and became a major trading, cultural, and religious… CONTINUE READING…

In another rare public appearance for former First Lady Melania Trump, who appears to have been staying at the family’s New York City residence in Trump Tower in the weeks following the former president’s shocking conviction on all 34 felony counts brought against him by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, stunned with her tasteful and beautiful outfit. As background, Melania has not been very present during this election cycle, with Trump saying that she is more of a private person but will do what she can to help the country success. Talking about her private nature and willingness to eschew… CONTINUE READING…

A luxury Parisian hotel was forced to apologize to Serena Williams and her family after the retired American tennis player was reportedly denied entry to the hotel’s rooftop restaurant. “Yikes @peninsulaparis I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in a empty restaurant of nicer places but never with my kids. Always a first,” Williams wrote on X Monday. Williams, 42, has been in Paris with her husband Alexis Ohanian, and their two daughters Olympia, 6, and Adira, 10 months, since the start of the 2024 Olympics. The four-time Olympic gold medalist was involved in this year’s Olympic torch relay as the torch… CONTINUE READING…

Congresswoman and “Squad” member Cori Bush lost big in her primary race on the evening of Tuesday, August 6. Polling from the eve of the election and well before was correct in showing that St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, a marginally more moderate candidate who had the backing of pro-Israel groups, would blow her out of the water. So, voters in the far-left 1st Congressional District of Missouri voted to unseat her in what appears to be a rebuke of the Squad’s farthest left stances, particularly on Israel. In that respect, it is similar to Rep. Jamal Bowman’s brutal loss in New York,… CONTINUE READING…

On a day that was supposed to be filled with joy and celebration, we found ourselves in an unexpected and profound loneliness. Our birthday, a day meant for laughter, presents, and the warmth of loved ones, became a stark reminder of solitude. It started like any other birthday with hopeful anticipation. The morning sun cast a golden hue over our home, and the scent of cake and fresh flowers filled the air. But as the hours ticked by, something unusual began to unravel. Calls went unanswered, messages remained unread, and the once-promised company turned into a silence so loud it… CONTINUE READING…

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for the stock market’s dramatic plunge, months after claiming he deserved credit for the market’s then-record upswing. “Of course there is a massive market downturn. Kamala is even worse than Crooked Joe,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social about Harris, the de facto Democratic presidential nominee. The night before, as Asian markets fell dramatically, the former president wrote, “STOCK MARKETS CRASHING. I TOLD YOU SO!!! KAMALA DOESN’T HAVE A CLUE. BIDEN IS SOUND ASLEEP. ALL CAUSED BY INEPT U.S. LEADERSHIP!” U.S. stocks dropped sharply Monday, apparently in reaction to fears of a… CONTINUE READING…

Dolly Parton, recognized within the sphere of country music and among the glittering elite, has achieved vast and comprehensive recognition through decades of dedication to performance and song. This cherished native of Tennessee has grown to legendary status, consistently relishing the opportunity to amaze and captivate her vast array of supporters. While her commitment to creating new tunes remains, the septuagenarian legend, who has already reached the age of 76, has lately announced her intention to end her touring career. During an exclusive interview with Pollystar, Dolly Parton revealed the reasons for her retirement from the hectic touring circuit. She… CONTINUE READING…

The ruined abbey includes a rare surviving example of a monastic latrine.  Muchelney Abbey is set in beautiful surroundings off the beaten track in the Somerset Levels. It’s a fascinating place to visit. The buildings were constructed between the seventh and 16th centuries. The site is made up of the abbott’s house, the monastic ruins, and a communal latrine called a reredorter. This medieval bathroom is a curious sight to see, as it’s a rare surviving example of such a structure. You can enter the two-story building, and even go upstairs to see the layout of the former toilets and glimpse down at the… CONTINUE READING…