With our nation increasingly divided, several media gurus over the July 4 break decreed that Hollywood owed filmgoers a “feel-good-about-America” movie. Something unifying and patriotic, like a contemporary Yankee Doodle Dandy. When I did some research, I concluded that they had a point. With the exception of those by-the-numbers World War II action movies, the […]
RAHEEM STERLING was pictured on a zipwire while visiting his birthplace Jamaica this week. And his gradual slide downwards from the very top reflects how the striker’s time at Manchester City has gone over the last 16 months. Accepting Chelsea’s offer — which could hit £55million — for the England international is a sound business […]
McPHERSON, Kan. – Spencer Williams will join the McPherson College Athletic Department as the new assistant athletic director for marketing and promotions, Chandler Short, athletic director at McPherson College, announced Thursday.
MANCHESTER UNITED have been urged to sign Declan Rice this summer.
Denzel Washington has a list of awards any actor would be proud of, including Oscars, Golden Globes, Tonys and a Cecil B. DeMille Award for “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.” The New York-native was all set to add the Presidential Medal of Freedom to his impressive list of accomplishments. But…
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 7 released fuel prices covering a three-week reporting delay, and the national average price for diesel fell 10.8 cents to $5.675 in its third straight decline.
The Hollywood Critics Association has unveiled its 2022 TV award nominations. NBC’s This Is Us and HBO’s Succession lead the broadcast network and cable nominations, and Apple TV+s Severance and Ted Lasso top the streaming awards noms. This Is Us received 12 nominations, followed by Succession in second place with 11. For streaming, Ted Lasso […]
The market value of silver flatware can range from five to three figures, depending on whether you're buying it new or trying to sell.
Germany will not allow any of its energy companies to go bankrupt, Economy Minister Robert Habeck told Bloomberg, as German gas and power providers struggle with low Russian gas supply and sky-high prices of non-Russian gas. “This is the promise I can give: we will not allow one company to go bankrupt and let, as a consequence, the global energy market get into turbulences,” the minister told Bloomberg in a phone interview on Wednesday. German industry and energy companies are on high alert as Russia... Читать дальше...
io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Critical Mass” by Peter Watts. You can read the story below or listen to the podcast on Lightspeed’s website. Enjoy!
CAMERON NORRIE has been grilling Andy Murray on how to topple 20-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic. And two-time Wimbledon winner Murray says his fellow Brit has the ability to cause an upset against defending champion Djok in today’s semi-final. Muzza has beaten Djokovic in two Slam finals, including Wimbledon 2013 — but the steely […]
SO, he’s finally gone. After months of clinging on to power when everyone knew he was a dead man walking, Mauricio Pochettino has been put out of his misery by Paris Saint-Germain. Now the question on everyone’s lips is: What’s next for the Big Dog of management? Because just about every top-flight boss bar Pep […]
The deal was already in uncertain territory since Musk had demanded more information on the percentage of spam accounts on the platform.
A coalition of parents-rights groups has sued the Education Department over its newly formed family advisory council, calling it a "fake" panel aimed at propping up the administration's agenda in violation of federal law.
Being a mother is an infinite gift. You get to witness your children in their moments of growth and other milestones in life. You’re also the best person they run to during their time of need. But while being a mother can be so rewarding, there may be times when you’ll need to put aside your own needs for your family’s sake.
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A Milwaukee man is accused in the death of a 3-year-old boy who found the defendant’s loaded firearm and shot himself. Raheem Moore was charged Thursday with reckless homicide and four other counts in the July 1 shooting at a…
This landmark restaurant is the place to go for breakfast and lunch classics done right.
The launch of a national mental health hotline is just days away, but there are concerns about whether the country is prepared.
Universities that use "diversity statements" as a screening mechanism for faculty may stand at odds with other commitments to independent thought. Daniel Ortner of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses the implications for litigation.
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A TIKTOKER claimed she was kicked off jury duty because her outfit was “inappropriate” – but she doesn’t see anything wrong with her clothes. A woman from Perth, Australia, who goes by the account name Rosie Zeppelin, posted a video slamming a court’s dress code as she dressed up in a racy outfit. Rosie poses […]
"I’m so sorry for for what happened… for the loss," Jagger Freeman told Simonsen's family before learning his fate, saying he prayed and hoped they could forgive him.
The Blood Bank is hoping for enough donations for a 8-10-day blood supply to cover the increase in need seen during the summer months.