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PARIS, FRANCE—The 850 year-old Notre Dame Cathedral was damaged by a fire on Monday, April 15. Officials have not determined the exact cause of fire, but it is expected to be the result of renovations the establishment was undergoing. France 24 English spoke with Stephen Clarke, author of "God Save La France" who said "Every  inch  bares the  imprint  of ...

HOLLYWOOD—Another month, another superhero flick has hit the big screen. This time it’s a character that fans of the comic book universe may or may not fully know about. However, DC seems to be earning its footing when doing battle against Marvel when it comes to superheroes. Yes, there have been misses and big ones, but there have been...

UNITED STATES—This discussion has been had before and it’s back at the forefront yet again. Should the federal minimum wage which currently sits at $7.25 per hour be raised? If you want me to honest, the answer is yes. The minimum wage should be raised, now should it spike to $15 per hour like some people are demanding? No,...

UNITED STATES—The employment rate in the United States is at its lowest in almost 50 years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a monthly report showed a continued growth in the labor market. The month of March showed a continued growth for 102 consecutive months. Information from the US Department of Labor shows that initial unemployment claims dropped...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-2 in an 18-inning, 5 hour and 35-minute game that ended at 1 a.m. The Giants apologized to residents after a firework show after the win woke up many people who live close to San Francisco’s Oracle Park. Loud booms roared through...

SAN FRANCISCO—Officials announced on Thursday, April 11 that the $2 billion transit terminal in San Francisco that shut down six weeks ago is on track to be repaired by June. The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) operates the Salesforce Transit Center, which opened on August 12, 2018. Officials closed the terminal in September 2018 after finding two cracked beams. On...

SAN FRANCISCO—Two of San Francisco’s International Airport’s four runways were closed for about eight hours on Thursday, April 11 after crews found a foot-deep depression in one of them. The closure resulted in at least 300 flights being delayed. The pothole, which was initially described as a “12-inch pavement depression,” was found on runway 28L near the intersection with runway...

AUGUSTA, GA—Tiger Woods, 43, with 13 under par bogey took home his fifth green jacket winning The Masters Tournament title at the Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 14. "It's unreal for me to experience this," Woods said during a press conference on Sunday. "It was one of the hardest I've ever had to to win just because of...

HOLLYWOOD—I am not sure why this is such a trend in Hollywood, but it is driving me crazy. If you’re going to make a remake to a classic, the movie does not have to pay tribute to the original. If you’re going to remake a movie, the goal is to bring something fresh and exciting; not a copy and...

SAN FRANCISCO—Officials from the San Francisco Police Department arrested more than 70 people during a fugitive recovery operation in the Tenderloin Police District on April 3. The SFPD reported that officers from the Tenderloin Station led the operation and were helped by San Francisco Sheriff’s Deputies, State Parole Agents, and officers from Southern Police Station. Officers assigned during the...