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President Biden had said he would meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis during a tour of hurricane damage on Saturday. But on Friday night, the governor's office threw cold water on the idea.

The first Hong Kong On Screen Film Festival showcases four movies, covering contemporary Hong Kong cinema as well as classics from the 90s. While the small selection does not do justice to the variety in Hong Kong movies, we tried to include the main genres in this film festival. Together they paint a picture of Hong Kong cinema from its heydays to the latest rebound. On May 12 The Sparring Partner: 7:30 p.m. Based on an actual homicide case about the bloody murder of a couple by their son, much of this movie is a courtroom drama on how the jury determines whether the intelligent suspect and his naïve accomplice are guilty. Winner of Best New Director and Best Editing at the 2023 Hong Kong Film Awards On May 13 The Heroic Trio: 3:30 p.m. A sci-fi action movie on how a trio of heroines save the newborn babies in a city against a mysterious villain. Starring Michelle Yeoh (Best Actress at the 95th Academy Awards) and Maggie Cheung (Best Actress at Berlin and Cannes Film Festivals) Far Far Away: 5:25 p.m. A computer nerd dates one attractive woman after another. The only problem is that they all live in remote corners of Hong Kong. This love comedy also presents the beautiful landscape of the outskirts of Hong Kong rarely seen in other movies. Happy Together: 7:45 p.m. A drama about the turbulent relationship between 2 Hong Kongers living in Argentina. This film is regarded as one of the best LGBT movies and won the Best Director award (world acclaimed Wong Kar-Wai) at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. All movies are in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. For more information please visit: hkonscreen.org

Have you ever listened to NPR and wondered who chooses those songs you hear between stories and interviews? We've asked four directors to curate playlists and set a mood.

The two parties that have historically dominated Taiwanese electoral politics are trying to sell voters their visions of the island's future – starting with the issue of China.

The Islamist militia group yesterday put the hostages-for-prisoners swap on hold for several hours, alleging that Israel had violated the terms of a four-day truce.

It's not just for weight loss. Patients and doctors alike are having success using the diet for illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. And research is taking off.

Get ready to dive back into the OASIS for Ready Party One, the signature San Diego Comic-Con kick-off party and Night 1 of Party HQ Comic Con at Parq Nightclub. This year, we travel to the Mushroom Kingdom planet, where the 8-bit legacy adventures of Zelda, Mega Man, Metroid, and more run rampant - but of course the star of the show is everybody's favorite mushroom-smashing plumber. Journey with Parzival into this world celebrating video game legacy and all things Mario - from his humble beginnings as Jumpman in Donkey Kong to his evolution through the 8-bit years of the N.E.S, his 16-bit Super Nintendo years, to his jump to 3D in Mario 64. The immersive decor will make you feel like you're visiting a ba-bomb battlefield, and themed drinks will keep the party going all night long. Check out the gaming lounge to get all your favorite 8-bit moves in, accompanied by a live DJ. Can you beat Parzival’s score? Travel through the warp tunnel to the main dance floor, avoiding those banana peels, and get treated to an incredible 80s set from world-famous flashback band The Flux Capacitors, as well as killer DJ sets by DJ Elliot and DJ Atomic Blonde. Keep an eye out for special guest performances that'll take you on a journey through the best of Mario's adventures. Watch out for a special performance by Violet on the Rocks as everyone’s favorite fruity princess. Ready Party One has everything else that makes it the favorite party at Comic-Con since 2018, including immersive cosplay, gaming experiences, and much more. Don't miss out on this epic celebration! GA tickets include access to the party, all live entertainment, and IG-worthy photo ops. VIP perks: exclusive entry point, swag bags from PopMinded, special viewing area of the main stage, AND… Access to our incredible Malibu Dream VIP Lounge Experience, a completely separate lounge exclusive for our VIP guests during our nightlife events. Join our favorite plastic doll for a night you’ll never forget. VIP Table reservations available to flaunt that Leaderboard status and give your friends a time they'll never forget. Purchasing a table gets you the rights to the table from us but you must also hit a minimum spend at the table w/ the venue's service people which is an additional charge upon arrival. For the 6 Highline tables in the rear of the club it is a $500 minimum spend (this is roughly one bottle plus some additional drinks). For the 8 dance floor tables, it is a $750 minimum spend (roughly 2 bottles). These table purchases comes with 1 VIP ticket. Pro-tip: don't let your friends order from the bar, order from service people to hit your minimum faster. DRESS CODE: There is no formal dress code, but we challenge you to embrace your OASIS avatar look - especially one inspired by the world of 8-bit video games. Let your inner creativity out and become part of the fun! PLEASE BE ADVISED: Filming, photography, and other recording will take place at PARQ NIGHTCLUB, SAN DIEGO in San Diego, California, during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises, you irrevocably consent to and authorize XLE Productions, its affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively “XLE”), to photograph you, make sound recordings of you, and use such photographs and recordings throughout the world, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity, including, but not limited to, television broadcasts and home entertainment products, including, but not limited to, home video and DVD. All such photographs and sound recordings will be the sole property of XLE Productions. *XLE Is not affiliated with Universal, Nintendo, or any other official studio or corporation. This is for fans, by fans. *This event is 21+ *NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES* Parq on Facebook / Instagram Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram

Motoport USA says its gear is the best in the world at protecting riders. It’s in high demand for an unexpected profession — law enforcement.

More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets.

This Lunar New Year, the Vietnamese will observe a different animal in the zodiac, the cat. The reasons are murky: could be linguistics or the landscape — or maybe cats are just plain friendlier.