Tag: Bars and clubs
Tokyo Olympics, IOC push ahead during state of emergency
TOKYO — Local organizers and the International Olympic Committee pushed ahead Wednesday with plans to open the postponed Tokyo Olympics in just under three...
Austria sets out plan to reopen many sectors in mid-May
BERLIN — Austria plans to reopen restaurants, bars, hotels, cultural and sports facilities on May 19 after several months of restrictions and closures, Chancellor...
Attorney apologizes for assault accusation against Donald
PITTSBURGH — The attorney for a man who accused NFL star Aaron Donald of assaulting him at a Pittsburgh nightclub last weekend has apologized,...
Restaurant owners clash with police in Rome lockdown protest
ROME — Restaurant owners and others angry at having their businesses shut for weeks due to pandemic lockdown measures clashed with police Tuesday during...
UK eyes testing out COVID-19 passports at mass gatherings
LONDON — Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications" over the coming weeks to see if they can...
South Africa bans liquor sales over Easter to prevent surge
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa will restrict the sale of alcohol and limit the size of religious and social gatherings over Easter to prevent the...
Comic, Netflix staple Jo Koy talks race, rejection in memoir
Like many famous comics, Jo Koy had early struggles at comedy clubs. But, unlike them, the half white and half Filipino comedian could only...
Report: Confusion hindered California bar massacre response
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — An overwhelmed 911 system, chaos and delays hampered the law enforcement response to a Southern California bar during a 2018...
Crowded bars: March Madness or just plain madness?
CHICAGO — The NCAA Tournament and bars were made for each other, with fans of powerhouse teams like Gonzaga and longshots like Colgate pouring...
New wave of bars creates buzz without the booze
There’s something missing from a new wave of bars opening around the world: Alcohol.
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