US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake 2

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to nearly 50,000 acres with zero containment as of July 14. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to an estimated 1,000 acres with zero containment as of July 10. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

White House

White House

Sage Steele is seen with other advocates during a ceremony at which President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender women from women's sports in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 5, 2025. (Francis Chung/POLITICO)

White House

White House

Sage Steele arrives for a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 5, 2025. (Francis Chung/POLITICO)

Darren Dzienciols Haunted Hotel Halloween Party - LA

Darren Dzienciols Haunted Hotel Halloween Party - LA

Ian Passmore and Rio Sage arrive at Darren Dzienciol's Haunted Hotel Halloween Party 2024 presented by UTOPIA and Casa Azul Organic Tequila held at the Fairmont Century Plaza on November 1, 2024 in Century City, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2024 ChainFEST Los Angeles VIP Night - LA

2024 ChainFEST Los Angeles VIP Night - LA

Halston Sage at 2024 ChainFEST Los Angeles VIP Night at Skylight Row in Los Angeles, CA, USA on October 05 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

- Internazionali di Atletica - 60th Palio Citta della Quercia

- Internazionali di Atletica - 60th Palio Citta della Quercia

(L to R) Nelly Chepchirchir from Kenya and Sage Hurta Klecker from United States during the 60th Palio Cittaâ della Quercia, valid for the World Athletics Continental Tour at Quercia Stadium on September 3, 2024, Rovereto, Italy.

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Sage (Grand Prix de la chanson francaise auteur-compositeur) attending the Grands Prix Sacem 2023 awards ceremony held at La Maison de la Radio et de la Musique (Radio France), in Paris, France, on November 30, 2023. Photo by Mireille Ampilhac/ABACAPRESS.COM

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Sage (Grand Prix de la chanson francaise auteur-compositeur) attending the Grands Prix Sacem 2023 awards ceremony held at La Maison de la Radio et de la Musique (Radio France), in Paris, France, on November 30, 2023. Photo by Mireille Ampilhac/ABACAPRESS.COM

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Sage (Grand Prix de la chanson francaise auteur-compositeur) attending the Grands Prix Sacem 2023 awards ceremony held at La Maison de la Radio et de la Musique (Radio France), in Paris, France, on November 30, 2023. Photo by Mireille Ampilhac/ABACAPRESS.COM

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Sage (Grand Prix de la chanson francaise auteur-compositeur) attending the Grands Prix Sacem 2023 awards ceremony held at La Maison de la Radio et de la Musique (Radio France), in Paris, France, on November 30, 2023. Photo by Mireille Ampilhac/ABACAPRESS.COM

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Sage (Grand Prix de la chanson francaise auteur-compositeur) attending the Grands Prix Sacem 2023 awards ceremony held at La Maison de la Radio et de la Musique (Radio France), in Paris, France, on November 30, 2023. Photo by Mireille Ampilhac/ABACAPRESS.COM

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Grands Prix Sacem - Paris

Sage (Grand Prix de la chanson francaise auteur-compositeur) attending the Grands Prix Sacem 2023 awards ceremony held at La Maison de la Radio et de la Musique (Radio France), in Paris, France, on November 30, 2023. Photo by Mireille Ampilhac/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor promotes a hand-woven figurine at a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays a dough modelling art work during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays tiger-themed clay figurines during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor introduces a Caozhou dough figurine to visitors at a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member makes a seal at a cultural community at the foot of Nishan Mountain in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A light show is performed at the Nishan Sacredland in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, May 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from Jinan City recite classics during a travelling study tour in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 9, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo shows the closing ceremony of the 2022 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Photo by Yang Guoqing/Xinhua)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows the Nishan Sacredland in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from Jinan City recite the Analects of Confucius, or Lunyu in Chinese, during a travelling study tour in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 9, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows the Confucius Temple, the Kong family mansion and surrounding urban view in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Relics are seen at the Confucius Museum in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, May 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows the Confucius Temple, the Kong family mansion and surrounding urban view in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artist makes a sculpture of Confucius at a Confucius sculpture research institute in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from Jinan City pose for a group photo with the sculpture of Confucius during a travelling study tour at Nishan Sacredland in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members walk to lay wreaths during a sacrifice ceremony for Confucius in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2021. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform dancing during a sacrifice ceremony for Confucius at the Confucius Temple in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2021. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member makes a rubbing at a cultural community at the foot of Nishan Mountain in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows the Nishan Sacredland in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

Jews light bonfire to celebrate holiday of Lag BaOmer

STORY: Jews light bonfire to celebrate holiday of Lag BaOmer DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:40 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of Jews lighting bonfires and dancing STORYLINE: Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel lighted bonfires during a Lag BaOmer celebration in the West Bank city of Modi'in Illit on Monday. Lag BaOmer, also known as Lag B'Omer, is a Jewish festival celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, which occurs on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This day marks the hillula (celebration, interpreted by some as anniversary of death) of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a Mishnaic sage and leading disciple of Rabbi Akiva in the second century. There are several well-known customs and practices on Lag BaOmer, including the lighting of bonfires, pilgrimage to the tomb of bar Yochai in the northern Israeli town of Meron, and various customs at the tomb itself. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem. (XHTV)

All-English rakugo performance opens at Broadway theater

All-English rakugo performance opens at Broadway theater

NEW YORK, United States - Katsura Kaishi performs ''rakugo'' comic storytelling in English at the Sage Theater on Seventh Avenue between 47th and 48th streets in New York on Sept. 7. It is apparently the first time that such a performance has been seen on Broadway, event organizers said.

All-English rakugo performance opens at Broadway theater

All-English rakugo performance opens at Broadway theater

NEW YORK, United States - Katsura Kaishi performs ''rakugo'' comic storytelling in English at the Sage Theater on Seventh Avenue between 47th and 48th streets in New York on Sept. 7. It is apparently the first time that such a performance has been seen on Broadway, event organizers said.

Japanese Empress Michiko attends concert

Japanese Empress Michiko attends concert

TOKYO, Japan - Empress Michiko acknowledges the audience upon her arrival at the Suntory Hall in Tokyo to attend a concert by Japanese violinist Daishin Kashimoto and French pianist Eric Le Sage on Jan. 15, 2015.

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. Sochi Olympic men's snowbord slopestyle

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. Sochi Olympic men's snowbord slopestyle

SOCHI, Russia - Sage Kotsenburg of the United States, the gold medalist of the men's snowboard slopestyle of the Winter Olympics, acknowledges cheers from spectators during a ceremony at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 8, 2014.

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. Sochi Olympic men's snowbord slopestyle

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. Sochi Olympic men's snowbord slopestyle

SOCHI, Russia - (from L to R) Silver medalist Staale Sandbech of Norway, gold medalist Sage Kotsenburg of the United States, and bronze medalist Mark McMorris of Canada celebrate on the podium during a ceremony for the men's snowboard slopetype final of the Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 8, 2014.

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. Sochi Olympic men's snowbord slopestyle

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. Sochi Olympic men's snowbord slopestyle

SOCHI, Russia - Sage Kotsenburg of the United States, the gold medalist of the men's snowboard slopetype final of the Winter Olympics, holds up a U.S. national flag at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 8, 2014.

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. wins men's snowboard slopestyle

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. wins men's snowboard slopestyle

SOCHI, Russia - Sage Kotsenburg of the United States celebrates after winning the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 8, 2014. Kotsenburg was the winner of the first gold medal at Sochi with a 93.50-point first run.

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. wins men's snowboard slopestyle

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. wins men's snowboard slopestyle

SOCHI, Russia - Sage Kotsenburg of the United States jumps during the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 8, 2014. Kotsenburg was the winner of the first gold medal at Sochi with a 93.50-point first run.

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. wins men's snowboard slopestyle

Sage Kotsenburg of U.S. wins men's snowboard slopestyle

SOCHI, Russia - Sage Kotsenburg of the United States jumps during the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, on Feb. 8, 2014. Kotsenburg was the winner of the first gold medal at Sochi with a 93.50-point first run.

Toyota devises new Cherry Sage species to purify, cool air

Toyota devises new Cherry Sage species to purify, cool air

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. has developed a new species of the Cherry Sage shrub family that effectively absorbs harmful substances in the air. The new species, called Kirsch Pink, will be sold for 380 yen per pot through Toyota Roof Garden Co., a Toyota Motor subsidiary, from March next year.

Cultural industries, programs bring benefits to Chinese villagers

STORY: Cultural industries, programs bring benefits to Chinese villagers DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Qufu 2. various of statue of Confucius 3. various of Wangjiadong Village of Weihai STORYLINE: Chinese civilization has a history of more than 5,000 years. As the foundation of contemporary Chinese culture, fine traditional Chinese culture plays an important role in China's governance of society and rural vitalization. For thousands of years, the proverb "harmony is the most precious" has been rooted in the minds of Chinese people. Qufu in east China's Shandong Province is known for being the hometown of the great Chinese philosopher Confucius, who lived more than two millennia ago. The local government carried on the legacy of the sage, setting up more than 400 mediation rooms and appointing over 2,000 mediators for solving disputes among residents. In Wangjiadong Village of Shandong, many people spend their spare time

Jews celebrate mystical holiday of Lag BaOmer

STORY: Jews celebrate mystical holiday of Lag BaOmer DATELINE: May 19, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people celebrating Lag BaOmer in Israel STORYLINE: As the sun came down on Wednesday, Jewish communities around the world gathered in backyards, streets and even cemeteries in celebration of Jewish mystical holiday of Lag BaOmer, which began in the evening of Wednesday until sundown on Thursday. Lag BaOmer, also known as Lag B'Omer, is a Jewish festival celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, which occurs on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This day marks the hillula (celebration, interpreted by some as anniversary of death) of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a Mishnaic sage and leading disciple of Rabbi Akiva in the second century, and the day on which he revealed the deepest secrets of kabbalah in the form of the Zohar (Book of Splendor), a landmark text of Jewish mysticism. There are several well-known customs and practices on Lag

Midwives Protest - Paris

Midwives Protest - Paris

Midwives take to the street demanding an increase of their salary and alerting on their working conditions and the lack of professionals. Paris, France, October 7, 2021. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

Midwives Protest - Paris

Midwives Protest - Paris

Midwives take to the street demanding an increase of their salary and alerting on their working conditions and the lack of professionals. Paris, France, October 7, 2021. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM