Por BHARATHA MALLAWARACH COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Un zafiro estrella púrpura que pesa 3.563 quilates, que se afirma es la más grande de su tipo en el mundo, fue presentado el sábado en la capital de Sri Lanka por los propietarios, quienes están listos para vender la piedra preciosa estimada en al menos 300 millones de dólares. La gema de forma redonda, llamada “Estrella de la … [Read more...] about Exhiben raro zafiro estrella púrpura en Sri Lanka, el más grande de su tipo
Protestan contra planeada “megaembajada” de China en Reino Unido ante plazo decisivo
Por JILL LAWLESS LONDRES (AP) — El líder del principal partido de oposición del Reino Unido se unió el sábado a una protesta contra la nueva embajada que China planea en Londres, días antes de la fecha límite para que el gobierno apruebe o bloquee el proyecto. La líder del Partido Conservador, Kemi Badenoch, instó al gobierno laborista a rechazar los planes, afirmando que el … [Read more...] about Protestan contra planeada “megaembajada” de China en Reino Unido ante plazo decisivo
Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites
KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian delegation arrived in the United States for talks Saturday on a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war as Russian attacks again took aim at Ukraine’s power grid, cutting electricity and heating in freezing temperatures. Kyrylo Budanov, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, said he arrived in the U.S. to discuss … [Read more...] about Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites
For Chicago Pride Hockey, ‘Heated Rivalry’ is more than just a show
When Zack Dessent lets people know he plays “gay hockey,” the first thing out of their mouths in recent months is a “Heated Rivalry” joke — and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Dessent is a board member on Chicago Pride Hockey, a recreational hockey nonprofit for LGBTQ+ players and allies. Not only have a considerable number of people expressed interest in joining the group … [Read more...] about For Chicago Pride Hockey, ‘Heated Rivalry’ is more than just a show
Chicago prepares for WNBA All-Star Weekend with a pitch to local investors and businesses: ‘Do a little more’
The explosive growth of women’s sports has been a well-documented phenomenon over the last four years. But when Chicago hosts the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in July, Kara Bachman — the executive director of the Chicago Sports Commission — wants the city’s investors and businesses to do more than just cheer from the sidelines. “Do a little more,” Bachman said Friday during a … [Read more...] about Chicago prepares for WNBA All-Star Weekend with a pitch to local investors and businesses: ‘Do a little more’