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Barry Manilow to present music award to Seminole County high school band director
Read full article: Barry Manilow to present music award to Seminole County high school band directorGrammy award-winning performer Barry Manilow is set to award Lake Howell High School’s Director of Bands José Eslava $10,000 at a one-night-only concert on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
New Zealand protesters set fires as police break up camp
Read full article: New Zealand protesters set fires as police break up campThick black smoke billowed across the grounds of New Zealand’s Parliament and sirens blared as retreating protesters against coronavirus vaccine mandates set fire to tents, mattresses and chairs.
More protesters expected at thinning New Zealand blockade
Read full article: More protesters expected at thinning New Zealand blockadeThe number of cars and trucks blocking the streets outside New Zealand’s Parliament was thinning Friday, but more protesters were expected to arrive for the weekend, including some by boat.
Protester drives at New Zealand police as cordon tightens
Read full article: Protester drives at New Zealand police as cordon tightensPolice in New Zealand's capital say a protester drove a car toward a police line, narrowly avoiding officers, and other protesters sprayed officers with a stinging substance.
New Zealand's PM signals harsher stance on vaccine protest
Read full article: New Zealand's PM signals harsher stance on vaccine protestNew Zealand’s prime minister says protesters who oppose coronavirus mandates are using “intimidation and harassment,” as the convoy of demonstrators continues to disrupt the capital of Wellington.
Canada protests sound common refrain: 'We stand for freedom'
Read full article: Canada protests sound common refrain: 'We stand for freedom'Canadians who have occupied downtown Ottawa, disrupted travel and trade with the U.S. and inspired copycat protests from New Zealand to the Netherlands sound a common note when asked about their motivation: Decisions about their health shouldn’t be made by the government.
Henri thwarts Central Park concert hailing NYC virus rebound
Read full article: Henri thwarts Central Park concert hailing NYC virus reboundA superstar-laden Central Park concert meant to celebrate New York City’s recovery from the coronavirus was cut short because of severe weather as Hurricane Henri approached.