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The Candy Factory

Ann Ballentine bought an old candy factory building in Brooklyn in 1979. She filled it with working artists and became something of a fairy godmother to them all . It entails someone who’s not as money driven, because you’re not gouging people for huge rents, and it requires

Trump Threatens “Friendly Takeover” of Cuba

Donald Trump told reporters Friday that he thinks the U.S. could have a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, alluding to the blockade the U.S. has currently placed over the island. “The Cuban government is talking with us, they’re in a big deal of trouble as you know, they have no

Trump floats ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba

President Trump on Friday suggested the U.S. could carry out a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, as the president has used a fuel blockade to increase the pressure on the communist regime in Havana. "The Cuban government is talking with us. They’re in a big deal of trouble, as you

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill at least 7

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes killed at least seven people on Friday, with the military confirming strikes throughout the territory in response to a "ceasefire violation" in the south. It is the latest violence in the Palestinian territory to come despite a

Home Gold Shines on Day 1 in Tashkent

Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the day, and Shukurjon Aminova secured Uzbekistan’s first gold. A bronze from Doston Ruziev capped a proud start for the host nation.