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Ihor Solomko paced back and forth outside the San Ysidro Port of Entry on the US-Mexico border Tuesday, eagerly awaiting news from his eldest daughter, who was halted by border officials as she sought to enter the US early that morning after escaping war-torn Ukraine. Since 2016, when Solomko and his wife obtained green cards and moved permanently to Wisconsin with their youngest daughter, the family has been divided. Their older daughter had lived in Ukraine with her husband for two years and hadn't seen her parents. "I'm in a lot of pain. "I'm having trouble thinking straight," Solomko admitted. "All I want to do is embrace my daughter." Hundreds of Ukrainians residing in the United States hurried to pick up loved ones at the US-Mexico border, which has become a flashpoint in recent weeks for Eastern Europeans expecting to be welcomed instantly. However, conflicting information from the Biden administration is overshadowing humanitarian efforts, l

After being diagnosed with aphasia, a disorder that impairs a person's ability to talk and write, Bruce Willis will retire from acting. On Wednesday, the actor's family, including his wife Emma Heming-Willis and ex-wife Demi Moore, posted an update on his status on Instagram. Aphasia is affecting his cognitive ability, according to the statement. Willis, 67, is most remembered for his role as John McClane in the Die Hard movies, which catapulted him to fame. "After considerable thought, Bruce has decided to leave the career that has meant so much to him," his family said in a statement. "Our family is going through a really difficult period right now, and we are so grateful for your continuing love and concern." His acting career began in the early 1980s, although he did not become a household name until later in the decade, first in the ABC TV series Moonlighting with Cybill Shepherd, and then in his 1988 portrayal as John McClane in the first Die Hard film

Billboards in some of Florida's most populous cities are encouraging people to "speak gay." The enormous roadside posters are in response to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of the state's contentious Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by critics. In "kindergarten through grade 3 or in a way that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate," the bill restricts "classroom instruction... on sexual orientation or gender identity." The billboards, which are now on display in Orlando, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville, were organized by the Southern Progress Political Action Committee, which aims to "highlight the radical agenda of Republican lawmakers," according to its website. "It's fine to use the word gay." It's perfectly acceptable. "It's encouraged," Ally Sammarco, a PAC volunteer, told Winter Park's NBC station WESH. "We want to make i

The Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines can now be given a second booster dose to people aged 50 and up. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, issued a statement permitting shots to begin immediately just hours after the Food and Drug Administration approved the second booster on Tuesday. "Boosters are safe, and persons over 50 can now get a second booster four months after their first dosage to strengthen their protection even more," Walensky said. For immunocompromised people, the FDA has already approved a fourth shot. The FDA also approved a fifth dose, or second booster, for that group on Tuesday. Immunocompromised people were formerly allowed to get a three-dose initial immunization series followed by a booster. The two agencies' haste in clearing the additional vaccine doses reflects their anxiety about the development of the highly contagious omicron subvariant known as BA.2. According to the most recent data from

After the Oscars incident heightened awareness, a woman who had hidden her alopecia for 17 years said she felt more confidence going out without a wig. Laura Mathias, 30, from Manningtree, Essex, expressed her hope that other bald people will join her in defying Chris Rock's joke. "One good thing that has come out of this horrible incident is that so many more people are aware about alopecia," she remarked. "Normally, going out without a wig gives me a lot of anxiety. "However, I now believe that enough people are aware of my condition and would not assume I have cancer or another ailment and look at me with pity." A video of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face on stage at the Oscars has gone viral and spurred numerous discussions on the condition. The comedian made a joke on Jada Pinkett Smith, the actor's wife, who had shaved her head due to alopecia. It is estimated that at least 65,000 persons in the UK are affected. Ms Mathias said the actor

With 11 nominations, It's A Sin is leading the charge for this year's Bafta TV Awards. The Channel 4 drama, which follows a group of friends amid the 1980s Aids crisis, is competing for five acting awards as well as best mini-series. Olly Alexander, Lydia West, Omari Douglas, Callum Scott Howells, and David Carlyle are vying for best actor, best actress, and best supporting actor, respectively. Time, Help, and Sex Education are among the other shows that have received multiple nominations. It's A Sin was "the most devastating drama of the year, and probably for me, of my whole life," according to TV critic Scott Bryan. "It was very meaningful to so many people... showing up," he continued. "It was tremendously important to so many people," he continued, "presenting a part of LGBTQA+ history that has never been depicted in drama before." Last week, the nominations for the Must-See Moment, the only award that is decided by public voting

An MP claimed on Twitter that he was diagnosed with gender dysphoria, had been the victim of rape and blackmail, and had fled the scene of a vehicle accident. "I am trans, or to be more accurate, I aspire to be," Conservative Jamie Wallis stated. The Bridgend MP claimed he was blackmailed by a man who sent images to his family in April 2020 and raped by a man in September. "Since then, things have gone downhill. "I'm not doing well," he wrote. Last year, Mr Wallis was arrested on suspicion of driving while inebriated when a car collided with a lamppost on Church Road in Llanblethian, Vale of Glamorgan. "On the 28th of November, I crashed my automobile and fled the scene. Because I was scared, I did so "he penned. He stated that he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. "I honestly have no idea what I was doing except that I was terrified. I apologize if it appears that I 'ran away,' but that was not the case at the time." H

It's easy to forget that discontent with the Biden administration has expanded to North Africa, given the focus on deteriorating relations between the US and its Gulf allies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. President Joe Biden's failure to revoke his predecessor Donald Trump's acknowledgment of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara has continued to worry Algeria. Morocco has also been irritated by Biden's refusal to move beyond Trump's "recognition." Last August, diplomatic ties were severed between the neighbors over Western Sahara, as well as an escalation of border tensions, following a suspected drone assault in Algeria that killed three civilians and was blamed on Morocco. In the midst of rising tensions and frustration, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken included Morocco and Algeria in his Middle East and North Africa tour. He arrived in Morocco on Monday and is expected to arrive in Algeria on Wednesday. Tensions between

Will Smith has apologized for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, calling his actions "inappropriate and reprehensible." In a statement, he stated, "I would like to openly apologize to you, Chris." "I stepped out of line and made a mistake." It comes after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences chastised Smith for the event and ordered a thorough investigation. After the comedian made a joke about the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, the celebrity slapped Rock in the face on stage. Pinkett Smith's shaved head, which is a result of the hair-loss condition alopecia, was the target of Rock's ire. Shortly after, Smith won his first Academy Award for his performance in King Richard as the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. "Violence in all forms is corrosive and destructive," Smith stated in an Instagram statement. "My behavior at the Academy Awards last night was both terrible and inexcusable. Jokes about my

Anoosheh Ashoori still pinches himself to make sure he's safe at home in south London with his wife and not in the "horror" of Evin prison in Tehran. "Sometimes I still can't believe I'm back," he told me from his Lewisham living room. "When I was in my cell and dreamed that I was with Sherry, I used to pinch myself." Then I'd wake up to the fact that I was still in my cell. It's the opposite way around here." It's a significant - but happy - adjustment to a new life of freedom, which started with a full English breakfast and his favorite beer. "I still hold Sherry's hand at night to see if this is real, if this is occurring." The 68-year-old was visiting his elderly mother, who had recently undergone knee surgery, in August 2017 when he was bundled into a van, blindfolded, and charged of spying for Israel. He and his family initially mistook it for an error. The retired engineer has no political experience. His i