Closed for decades, theater returns to Lebanon's Tripoli

A new mutant strain of Covid is being monitored, according to scientists.

This Is Us star Chrissy Metz has promised fans "one of the most beautiful episodes" ever as the hit NBC show comes to a close.Exclusive: This Is Us star Jon Huertas opens up on Rebecca romance, the series finale and directing his friendsWith only three episodes left to air, Chrissy told HELLO! that when she read the second to last episode, she "couldn't breathe".WATCH: This Is Us final season trailer"This is next level," she said on the red carpet for the Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar viewing party."Dan Fogelman wrote it and it is probably one of the most beautiful episodes we've ever seen. Fans will be content, don't fret."The actress shared that although it's been "bittersweet" to see the show come to an end, her life is now "forever changed" - and she's looking forward and hoping to finally complete her album.This Is Us has been a smash-hit with audiences since it first aired in 2016.

Florida attraction.Dollywood told The Associated Press it was saddened to hear about the death of Tyre Sampson, 14, who authorities said fell out of a towering amusement ride called Orlando FreeFall at Icon Park in Orlando on Thursday.As it waits for more details to be known about the Florida death, Dollywood has temporarily closed its Drop Line ride “out of an abundance of caution,” the Pigeon Forge amusement park said in an emailed statement.In a news release posted on its website, Dollywood said Drop Line is a 230-foot tall tower manufactured by Funtime Rides from Austria.“Although Dollywood does not have the specific ride involved in this tragic incident, the safety of our guests is our top priority,” Dollywood said.Investigators were examining what happened when Sampson fell from the 430-foot Orlando FreeFall ride, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty. The ride is located along a busy street in the heart of Orlando’s tourist district, not far from Disney World.The Icon Park attraction said in a statement it is fully cooperating with investigators and that the Orlando FreeFall ride will be closed indefinitely.

Dave Coulier opened up about his struggles with alcohol for the first time — revealing the accident that led him to cut drinking out of his life.

Three Point Capital has closed on a $100 million revolving credit facility with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). The independent film financier, which was acquired last year by Forest Road, has also rebranded as TPC.

Drivers are being warned part of the M56 near Manchester Airport will be closed all weekend due to roadworks. Junction 5 on the westbound M56 will remain open, but long diversions will be in place for those travelling from Cheshire, Wales and the Midlands.

A high school has closed to two full year groups because of positive Covid cases among staff.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Shanghai Disneyland theme park closed its doors from Monday in response to China’s growing number of COVID-19 cases. It offered no indication of when the park might reopen.“Due to the current pandemic situation, Shanghai Disney Resort, including Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown and Wishing Star Park will be temporarily closed from Monday, March 21, 2022. We will continue to monitor the pandemic situation and consult local authorities, and will notify guests as soon as we have a confirmed date to resume operations.

A man has died after a crash involving his motorbike and a car which led to a busy main in Salford being sealed off for hours.

Downing Street has said it is looking to see if P&O Ferries has broken any rules after the company made the decision to sack 800 seafarers. The firm fired the staff without notice on Thursday and are set to be replaced with cheaper agency workers.

Gap made headlines in the UK back in July last year after they announced they was closing all of their 81 British stores down.The US retailer first opened their doors in the UK in 1987, after launching in California in 1969, and soon became a household favourite with their bright logos and comfy sweatshirts. Gap went on to totally dominate the 90s, with their own brand denim becoming a great alternative to Levis, with every young professional knowing it was the coolest place to buy the basics.

French major Canal Plus has finalized an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Netherlands-based broadcaster SPI International.

HBO Max has been rolling out original series that have really sunk their teeth into audiences and one of their most popular shows, “The Flight Attendant” is coming back for a second season with star Kaley Cuoco reprising the role of Cassie Bowden. The streaming service has announced that episodes for the anticipated original show will begin airing next month and have dropped a teaser trailer (See below) revealing more shocking events are on the way in season two.

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Harry Kane alternative Alexander Isak - according to reports.

Bill Hader and Alec Berg have struck television gold with “Barry.” Since the pair’s co-created the series for HBO, it’s nabbed thirty Emmy nominations over its first two seasons and six wins, including an Outstanding Lead Actor victory for Hader. No wonder HBO renewed the show for two more seasons shortly after season 2 began in April 2019.

The most dramatic season yet? Clayton Echard‘s Bachelor journey came to a shocking end on Tuesday, March 15, and even former ABC stars couldn’t see the twists coming.

Princess Charlene has returned to Monaco and just in time to celebrate Prince Albert’s 64th birthday.

Gyles Brandreth has opened up about his friendship with Maureen Lipman in the wake of them starring on Celebrity Gogglebox together. Gyles, 74, first appeared on the hit Channel 4 show in 2019 alongside actress Sheila Hancock. However, Sheila decided to leave the programme after the first season, sparking Gyles to team up with Maureen Lipman instead.

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