Duchess praises New Zealand on women’s voting victory

Duchess praises New Zealand on women’s voting victory

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND

The Duchess of Sussex on Sunday congratulated New Zealand on becoming the first country in the world to allow women to vote 125 years ago, and said that effort had paved the way for others around the world.

“Suffrage is not simply about the right to vote but also about what that represents,” Meghan said. “The basic and fundamental human right of being able to participate in the choices for your future, and for your community.”

Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, are on the final leg of their 16-day tour of the South Pacific, which has taken in four countries.

Meghan, who describes herself as a feminist, was speaking to a group of mainly women guests in Wellington that included Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

‘Halloween’ carves up another box-office No. 1

NEW YORK

Michael Meyers – or is it Jamie Lee Curtis? – can’t be stopped. “Halloween” dominated the North American box office for the second straight weekend, carving up an estimated $32 million in ticket sales.

“A Star Is Born” remained in second place with $14 million in its fourth weekend.

Rounding out the top five films at the box office were: “Venom,” $10.8 million, third place; “Goosebumps 2,” $7.5 million, fourth place; and “Hunter Killer,” $6.7 million, fifth place.

Associated Press