Por SAMY MAGDY y AHMED HATEM LUXOR, Egipto (AP) — Egipto reveló el domingo la renovación de dos colosales estatuas de un destacado faraón en la ciudad sureña de Luxor, el último de los eventos arqueológicos del gobierno que buscan atraer más turistas al país. Las gigantescas estatuas de alabastro, conocidas como los Colosos de Memnón, fueron reensambladas en un proyecto de … [Read more...] about Egipto revela estatuas colosales restauradas de un faraón en Luxor
Today in History: Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States
Today is Sunday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2025. There are 17 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 14, 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States, ruled Congress was within its authority to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against racial discrimination by private businesses (in this case, a motel that refused to cater to … [Read more...] about Today in History: Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States
Today in Chicago History: Illinois becomes the 10th state to get its own lottery
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 14, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 66 degrees (1975) Low temperature: Minus 9 degrees (1901) Precipitation: 1.43 inches (2011) Snowfall: 10 inches (1951) 1908: Revelers … [Read more...] about Today in Chicago History: Illinois becomes the 10th state to get its own lottery
El mayor partido prodemocracia de Hong Kong vota su disolución tras más de 30 años de activismo
Por KANIS LEUNG HONG KONG (AP) — El partido prodemocrático más grande de Hong Kong votó el domingo para disolverse después de más de 30 años de activismo, marcando el fin de una era en el paisaje político, una vez diverso, de la ciudad semiautónoma china. El presidente del Partido Democrático, Lo Kin-hei, afirmó que aproximadamente el 97% de los votos de los miembros apoyaron … [Read more...] about El mayor partido prodemocracia de Hong Kong vota su disolución tras más de 30 años de activismo
Without star Connor Bedard, Chicago Blackhawks outclassed in 4-0 loss to Patrick Kane and Detroit Red Wings
It was another centennial celebration for the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. This time, some alumni put on their old threads. Chris Chelios, Jeremy Roenick, Gary Suter, Bob Murray and Brian Noonan skated across the ice and were cheered on by the United Center faithful. The 2025-26 Hawks came out to join them shortly after. One player who wasn’t on the ice for the matchup … [Read more...] about Without star Connor Bedard, Chicago Blackhawks outclassed in 4-0 loss to Patrick Kane and Detroit Red Wings