15 hours ago
Catherine Breed completed a never-before-attempted 900-mile open-water swim along the entire California coast on Sunday.
The 33-year-old, record-setting marathon swimmer from Mill Valley battled chilly, unpredictable Pacific waters for four months. She began the unprecedented expedition at the Oregon border on July 1, and expected to reach Mexican waters in November. Breed finished ahead of schedule.
"For months, I measured my world in the next few miles," Breed said. "Every message from someone following along, every person who came out to cheer, helped me get back in the water."
Along the way, Breed swam past the Golden Gate Bridge, the kelp forests of the Monterey Bay and around Point Conception near Santa Barbara, averaging more than 10 miles a day through notoriously rugged waters. Fans following along on social media and gathering at meeting points celebrated each stroke.
The marathon swim project, dubbed "Swim California," was a complex team operation. In the water, a pacer tossed Breed protein shakes in a thermos for sustenance. Breed and the crew accompanying her in a 52-foot sailboat made land each night before returning to the spot she left off. At times, they were forced to wait for suitable weather to advance through the coast's most remote stretches.
#along
The 33-year-old, record-setting marathon swimmer from Mill Valley battled chilly, unpredictable Pacific waters for four months. She began the unprecedented expedition at the Oregon border on July 1, and expected to reach Mexican waters in November. Breed finished ahead of schedule.
"For months, I measured my world in the next few miles," Breed said. "Every message from someone following along, every person who came out to cheer, helped me get back in the water."
Along the way, Breed swam past the Golden Gate Bridge, the kelp forests of the Monterey Bay and around Point Conception near Santa Barbara, averaging more than 10 miles a day through notoriously rugged waters. Fans following along on social media and gathering at meeting points celebrated each stroke.
The marathon swim project, dubbed "Swim California," was a complex team operation. In the water, a pacer tossed Breed protein shakes in a thermos for sustenance. Breed and the crew accompanying her in a 52-foot sailboat made land each night before returning to the spot she left off. At times, they were forced to wait for suitable weather to advance through the coast's most remote stretches.
#along
18 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Renee Good's family sued the U.S. government and the architects of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown on Thursday, saying "the time is absolutely now for accountability" after her killing in January by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
Good's partner, Becca Good, and brother, Brent Ganger, accused the government and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot into her SUV and killed her, Jonathan Ross, of unjustified and excessive use of force.
The Jan. 7 shooting, captured on bystander video, was "the predictable and intended product" of the Trump administration's crackdown on Somali and other immigrants in Minnesota, an exercise that officials dubbed Operation Metro Surge, the lawsuit said.
"She was the love of my life," Becca Good said at a news conference announcing the lawsuits. "I'm here today because last January, the whole world had to watch as our entire universe was destroyed — as the sunshine who was my amazing Renee was robbed from us, from her children, and from her community."
The killings of Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, and another U.S. citizen, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis just weeks later sparked outrage across the country and calls to rein in immigration enforcement. At least 10 people have died in encounters with immigration officers during Trump's second term.
#renee #january
Good's partner, Becca Good, and brother, Brent Ganger, accused the government and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot into her SUV and killed her, Jonathan Ross, of unjustified and excessive use of force.
The Jan. 7 shooting, captured on bystander video, was "the predictable and intended product" of the Trump administration's crackdown on Somali and other immigrants in Minnesota, an exercise that officials dubbed Operation Metro Surge, the lawsuit said.
"She was the love of my life," Becca Good said at a news conference announcing the lawsuits. "I'm here today because last January, the whole world had to watch as our entire universe was destroyed — as the sunshine who was my amazing Renee was robbed from us, from her children, and from her community."
The killings of Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, and another U.S. citizen, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis just weeks later sparked outrage across the country and calls to rein in immigration enforcement. At least 10 people have died in encounters with immigration officers during Trump's second term.
#renee #january
1 month ago
Target (TGT) shares are drawing heightened investor attention on Wednesday after the retail giant scheduled a fall promotional event for Oct. 6 and Oct. 7. Dubbed Target Circle Deal Days, the announced promotional event takes direct aim at e-commerce rival Amazon (AMZN), as Prime Day is scheduled for the same two-day period.
Note that Target stock has been a blockbuster investment in 2026, currently up about 50% versus the start of this year.
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#Stock #Event #wednesday
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#Stock #Event #wednesday
1 month ago
The Denver Broncos are releasing a veteran wide receiver just ahead of their season opener.
The Broncos cut receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey on Monday, according to the NFL's transaction wire. Multiple reporters have dubbed it a "procedural move" as Denver is expected to re-sign LJH as early as Tuesday.
With Humphrey not on the team's Week 1 roster, his salary won't be guaranteed this season. That could have been part of the decision. The team might also consider bringing LJH back on the practice squad, opening up a spot on the active roster.
Following the Humphrey cut, Denver's remaining receivers on the active roster are Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin.
Cut WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey
#Broncos #lil 'jordan #receiver #season
The Broncos cut receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey on Monday, according to the NFL's transaction wire. Multiple reporters have dubbed it a "procedural move" as Denver is expected to re-sign LJH as early as Tuesday.
With Humphrey not on the team's Week 1 roster, his salary won't be guaranteed this season. That could have been part of the decision. The team might also consider bringing LJH back on the practice squad, opening up a spot on the active roster.
Following the Humphrey cut, Denver's remaining receivers on the active roster are Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin.
Cut WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey
#Broncos #lil 'jordan #receiver #season
1 month ago
Kansas City, Missouri — Vice President JD Vance announced Monday the Trump administration will suspend roughly 870,000 people suspected of defrauding pandemic-era small business programs from receiving future federal loans.
The vice president contended that borrowers who stole taxpayer money should no longer be eligible to receive loans from government-backed programs.
"If you screwed the American taxpayer, the federal government is now going to say you're cut off, no more," Vance told reporters. "You shouldn't be applying anymore, and if you do apply, you're no longer able to get those benefits."
His remarks came as the Justice Department announced a slew of cases in a nationwide crackdown on fraud involving the COVID-19-era Paycheck Protection Program.
The department's enforcement push, which ran from June 12 through Sept. 1 and was dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," resulted in actions involving more than 160 defendants and approximately $245 million in intended losses to taxpayers. The operation was put into action more than five years after the government pushed emergency loans to businesses nationwide that were struggling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
#president #pandemic #federal
The vice president contended that borrowers who stole taxpayer money should no longer be eligible to receive loans from government-backed programs.
"If you screwed the American taxpayer, the federal government is now going to say you're cut off, no more," Vance told reporters. "You shouldn't be applying anymore, and if you do apply, you're no longer able to get those benefits."
His remarks came as the Justice Department announced a slew of cases in a nationwide crackdown on fraud involving the COVID-19-era Paycheck Protection Program.
The department's enforcement push, which ran from June 12 through Sept. 1 and was dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," resulted in actions involving more than 160 defendants and approximately $245 million in intended losses to taxpayers. The operation was put into action more than five years after the government pushed emergency loans to businesses nationwide that were struggling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
#president #pandemic #federal
1 month ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died Monday. He was 87.
"He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do," a read statement on his social media accounts. "His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world."
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars, including one for Barbra Streisand's "Funny Lady," in which she wore a sheer batwing gown. He was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Science's Hall of Fame in 2002.
He designed gowns for Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Sharon Stone, Diana Ross and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and concert costumes for Pink. When Marilyn Monroe delivered a breathy, seductive take on "Happy Birthday" at a fundraiser for President John F. Kennedy and the Democratic National Committee, she did it in a sheer, beaded gown that Mackie dreamed up in a sketch.
His influence can be seen in the styles of Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid. His archival pieces are worn today by the likes of Anya Taylor-Joy, Miley Cyrus and Zendaya, the latter who wore a Mackie gown to honor Cher at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. When Taylor Swift wanted to look like a showgirl on the cover of her 2025 album "The Life of a Showgirl," she turned to some Mackie originals.
#fame #fashion #showgirl
"He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do," a read statement on his social media accounts. "His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world."
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars, including one for Barbra Streisand's "Funny Lady," in which she wore a sheer batwing gown. He was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Science's Hall of Fame in 2002.
He designed gowns for Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Sharon Stone, Diana Ross and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and concert costumes for Pink. When Marilyn Monroe delivered a breathy, seductive take on "Happy Birthday" at a fundraiser for President John F. Kennedy and the Democratic National Committee, she did it in a sheer, beaded gown that Mackie dreamed up in a sketch.
His influence can be seen in the styles of Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid. His archival pieces are worn today by the likes of Anya Taylor-Joy, Miley Cyrus and Zendaya, the latter who wore a Mackie gown to honor Cher at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. When Taylor Swift wanted to look like a showgirl on the cover of her 2025 album "The Life of a Showgirl," she turned to some Mackie originals.
#fame #fashion #showgirl
1 month ago
Prince Harry reportedly wants Princess Diana's most iconic fashion moment to live on through Meghan Markle. Per a source, the Duke of Sussex wants her famous "revenge dress" to be passed on to his wife. The claim has reignited discussion about the late princess's legacy and Harry's deep bond with his mother.
Prince Harry reportedly wants to acquire Princess Diana's iconic revenge dress, with insiders saying that he feels Meghan Markle should inherit it. The dress in question is the black, off-the-shoulder Christina Stambolian gown Diana wore in June 1994 to a Vanity Fair party at the Serpentine Gallery in London.
On the same night Prince Charles admitted to infidelity in a televised interview, the late Princess of Wales stepped out in a daring, figure-hugging dress. The press instantly dubbed the moment her "revenge dress." It has since become a symbol of strength, independence, and reclaiming one's narrative.
Now, Diana's unforgettable black dress is heading to Sotheby's New York. The auction house will sell it on December 9 for an estimated $150,000 to $300,000. However, according to sources who spoke to Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice, Harry doesn't see this as mere royal memorabilia.
"Harry sees that dress as a symbol of his mother taking back her power," they explained. "Diana wore it to clap back at Charles, Camilla, and an institution that had made her miserable. In Harry's mind, Meghan understands that story better than almost anyone."
#wants #diana
Prince Harry reportedly wants to acquire Princess Diana's iconic revenge dress, with insiders saying that he feels Meghan Markle should inherit it. The dress in question is the black, off-the-shoulder Christina Stambolian gown Diana wore in June 1994 to a Vanity Fair party at the Serpentine Gallery in London.
On the same night Prince Charles admitted to infidelity in a televised interview, the late Princess of Wales stepped out in a daring, figure-hugging dress. The press instantly dubbed the moment her "revenge dress." It has since become a symbol of strength, independence, and reclaiming one's narrative.
Now, Diana's unforgettable black dress is heading to Sotheby's New York. The auction house will sell it on December 9 for an estimated $150,000 to $300,000. However, according to sources who spoke to Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice, Harry doesn't see this as mere royal memorabilia.
"Harry sees that dress as a symbol of his mother taking back her power," they explained. "Diana wore it to clap back at Charles, Camilla, and an institution that had made her miserable. In Harry's mind, Meghan understands that story better than almost anyone."
#wants #diana
1 month ago
For those of an earlier generation, ******* an and football had one connection: the adventures of Captain Tsubasa, known as Oliver Hutton in the West, the fictional young striker who would go on to play in Brazil before moving to Europe. The cartoon became a reality with Hidetoshi Nakata, the distinctive and talented attacking midfielder who made his name with Perugia and won the Scudetto with Roma, paving the way for a wave of ******* anese players in Serie A at the turn of the millennium. One of them even made his way to Milano, via Emilia-Romagna.
Yuto Nagatomo, the last ******* anese player in the history of the Nerazzurri, and also the first, turns 40 today.
He arrived through one of those winding transfer routes, in a loan swap with Cesena in January 2011. Davide Santon went to Emilia-Romagna, while Inter welcomed a ******* anese full-back who was barely 1.70 metres tall, and powered by seemingly endless batteries that always left him with more energy than everyone else. Seven of his first nine goals for Inter came in the final half-hour, when he was still charging forward. The secret? Umeboshi. ******* anese salted plums, a great remedy for fatigue. He ate them before every game. It was also the result of a thoroughly Eastern discipline, combined with a football education that arrived slightly later than usual. Yuto did not come through the academy at a major club. He played football at school until he was 20. At first, this was a tactical limitation; later, it became a strength. He moved in ways which were neither conventional nor codified, which led him into extreme situations. He would, for example, end up in the opposition box, more often than you might expect, even scoring a header at Marassi in 2011. It was the kind of game you can picture, with Nagatomo scoring 1-0, despite almost always being the shortest player on the team. Or right on the edge of the box, as in Turin the following year, when, at the end of a scrappy but determined move, he set up Rodrigo Palacio for Inter's final goal in a 3-1 win away to Juventus, their first victory there in nine years. Or when he had the courage, or perhaps the recklessness, to take the decisive penalty; Inter vs Pordenone, a one-off Coppa Italia tie, an astonishing 0-0 after 120 minutes. It was the ******* anese player who spared Inter the embarrassment in a half-frozen San Siro, called upon by the entire stadium to take the final penalty. "Yuto, Yuto, Yuto." It was an inevitable goal which secured a place in the next round.
Nagatomo really did become Captain Tsubasa, both because, like the hero of the manga and anime, he made it to San Siro, and because he actually appeared in the manga, or rather, in Holly and Benji. In 2019, he even dubbed himself. Because sometimes it is hard to tell fantasy from reality.
Happy Birthday, Yuto-San.
#Inter #even #final
Yuto Nagatomo, the last ******* anese player in the history of the Nerazzurri, and also the first, turns 40 today.
He arrived through one of those winding transfer routes, in a loan swap with Cesena in January 2011. Davide Santon went to Emilia-Romagna, while Inter welcomed a ******* anese full-back who was barely 1.70 metres tall, and powered by seemingly endless batteries that always left him with more energy than everyone else. Seven of his first nine goals for Inter came in the final half-hour, when he was still charging forward. The secret? Umeboshi. ******* anese salted plums, a great remedy for fatigue. He ate them before every game. It was also the result of a thoroughly Eastern discipline, combined with a football education that arrived slightly later than usual. Yuto did not come through the academy at a major club. He played football at school until he was 20. At first, this was a tactical limitation; later, it became a strength. He moved in ways which were neither conventional nor codified, which led him into extreme situations. He would, for example, end up in the opposition box, more often than you might expect, even scoring a header at Marassi in 2011. It was the kind of game you can picture, with Nagatomo scoring 1-0, despite almost always being the shortest player on the team. Or right on the edge of the box, as in Turin the following year, when, at the end of a scrappy but determined move, he set up Rodrigo Palacio for Inter's final goal in a 3-1 win away to Juventus, their first victory there in nine years. Or when he had the courage, or perhaps the recklessness, to take the decisive penalty; Inter vs Pordenone, a one-off Coppa Italia tie, an astonishing 0-0 after 120 minutes. It was the ******* anese player who spared Inter the embarrassment in a half-frozen San Siro, called upon by the entire stadium to take the final penalty. "Yuto, Yuto, Yuto." It was an inevitable goal which secured a place in the next round.
Nagatomo really did become Captain Tsubasa, both because, like the hero of the manga and anime, he made it to San Siro, and because he actually appeared in the manga, or rather, in Holly and Benji. In 2019, he even dubbed himself. Because sometimes it is hard to tell fantasy from reality.
Happy Birthday, Yuto-San.
#Inter #even #final
1 month ago
The Los Angeles Rams didn't look like a Super Bowl contender in their season opener.
The Rams, who were dubbed as the favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season, looked mediocre in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the 49ers. AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Head coach Sean McVay was out-coached. Quarterback Matthew Stafford played poorly. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was nowhere to be found, recording zeros across the board in his Rams debut.
And Aaron Donald was watching the Australia showdown from LA.
#Rams #season #super #bowl
The Rams, who were dubbed as the favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season, looked mediocre in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the 49ers. AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Head coach Sean McVay was out-coached. Quarterback Matthew Stafford played poorly. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was nowhere to be found, recording zeros across the board in his Rams debut.
And Aaron Donald was watching the Australia showdown from LA.
#Rams #season #super #bowl
1 month ago
Princess Diana captivated the world in June 1994 when she arrived at a Vanity Fair gala wearing a bold, off-the-shoulder black silk dress by Christina Stambolian. That very same night, King Charles publicly admitted to being unfaithful to Diana during their marriage.
Diana's daring outfit dominated headlines and overshadowed Charles' confession, and thus, the ensemble was dubbed a "revenge dress."
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Diana's daring outfit dominated headlines and overshadowed Charles' confession, and thus, the ensemble was dubbed a "revenge dress."
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#charles #vulgar #june #fair
1 month ago
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for their Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, where Chicago is looking to open the 2026 season with a victory.
The Bears released their final injury report ahead of Sunday's opener, where four players have been dubbed as questionable against the Panthers. Wide receiver Rome Odunze, who's been dealing with a calf injury, has been limited all week and is officially questionable while safety Xavier Woods, who popped up on the injury report on Thursday, has also been limited and is questionable.
Here's a look at the Friday injury reports for the Bears and Panthers:
#injury
The Bears released their final injury report ahead of Sunday's opener, where four players have been dubbed as questionable against the Panthers. Wide receiver Rome Odunze, who's been dealing with a calf injury, has been limited all week and is officially questionable while safety Xavier Woods, who popped up on the injury report on Thursday, has also been limited and is questionable.
Here's a look at the Friday injury reports for the Bears and Panthers:
#injury
1 month ago
A dress worn by Princess Diana dubbed her "revenge dress" is being put up for auction.
The late Princess of Wales wore the strapless black silk evening dress to a party in London hours after her then-estranged husband Prince Charles admitted to committing adultery during their marriage.
Her dramatic arrival at the Serpentine Gallery in 1994 in the outfit became an iconic pop-culture moment.
Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to £220,000 ($300,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December - the first time it has been up for auction since 1997, when the princess sold 79 of her dresses just months before her death to raise money for charities.
Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's Global Head of Handbags and Fashion, said in a statement that Princess Diana "understood instinctively" that fashion can be a language in its own right.
#london
The late Princess of Wales wore the strapless black silk evening dress to a party in London hours after her then-estranged husband Prince Charles admitted to committing adultery during their marriage.
Her dramatic arrival at the Serpentine Gallery in 1994 in the outfit became an iconic pop-culture moment.
Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to £220,000 ($300,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December - the first time it has been up for auction since 1997, when the princess sold 79 of her dresses just months before her death to raise money for charities.
Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's Global Head of Handbags and Fashion, said in a statement that Princess Diana "understood instinctively" that fashion can be a language in its own right.
#london
1 month ago
Kourtney Kardashian has opened up about what heading back to work while going through postpartum looked like for her.
The Lemme founder, 44, is a few months into the postpartum stage, often dubbed the "fourth trimester," after welcoming her fourth child, son Rocky Thirteen, her first with husband Travis Barker, in late October.
Since before welcoming baby Rocky, the reality star has long been candid about the ins and outs of her fertility journey, pregnancy, and her health, and her latest candid insight is no exception.
Over the weekend, Kourtney took to Instagram and shared some behind the scenes photos from her time on set shooting promo shots for the upcoming season of The Kardashians on Hulu, and got candid about "not feeling quite ready" to be back in front of the camera.
"BTS shooting all the promos for our kardashianshulu billboards n' stuff for season 5!" she wrote, before admitting: "I was three months postpartum and not feeling quite ready for a big shoot like this where there's lots and lots of people watching me all day."
#postpartum #back #like #months
The Lemme founder, 44, is a few months into the postpartum stage, often dubbed the "fourth trimester," after welcoming her fourth child, son Rocky Thirteen, her first with husband Travis Barker, in late October.
Since before welcoming baby Rocky, the reality star has long been candid about the ins and outs of her fertility journey, pregnancy, and her health, and her latest candid insight is no exception.
Over the weekend, Kourtney took to Instagram and shared some behind the scenes photos from her time on set shooting promo shots for the upcoming season of The Kardashians on Hulu, and got candid about "not feeling quite ready" to be back in front of the camera.
"BTS shooting all the promos for our kardashianshulu billboards n' stuff for season 5!" she wrote, before admitting: "I was three months postpartum and not feeling quite ready for a big shoot like this where there's lots and lots of people watching me all day."
#postpartum #back #like #months
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Former Boston Red Sox coach and manager Joe Morgan has died at age 95, the team announced Sunday. He was 95.
Morgan spent three and a half seasons as the Red Sox's manager, taking over the job partway through the 1988 season. That year, he led Boston to a 89-73 record and an AL East **** le. The stretch following Morgan's hire was dubbed "Morgan Magic," as the Red Sox won 12 straight coming out of the All-Star break.
"Joe Morgan holds a special place in Red Sox history," Red Sox owner John Henry said in a statement from the team. "When he took over in 1988, he changed the course of a season and created one of the most memorable chapters in the history of this club. The two division **** les that followed only strengthened a bond with Red Sox fans that endured for the rest of his life."
"Joe Morgan managed the Red Sox during some of my most formative years as a fan," Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy said. "Joe made us believe, and when you experience that as a kid, it stays with you. I was fortunate enough to get to know him later in life and found an even better person than the baseball man I had admired. I will miss him deeply."
As noted by Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner noted in the statement, 2026 has seen echos of the 1988 season: After the sudden firing of manager Alex Cora in April, Boston surged through the summer and is comfortably in an AL wild card spot.
#history #statement #noted #former
Morgan spent three and a half seasons as the Red Sox's manager, taking over the job partway through the 1988 season. That year, he led Boston to a 89-73 record and an AL East **** le. The stretch following Morgan's hire was dubbed "Morgan Magic," as the Red Sox won 12 straight coming out of the All-Star break.
"Joe Morgan holds a special place in Red Sox history," Red Sox owner John Henry said in a statement from the team. "When he took over in 1988, he changed the course of a season and created one of the most memorable chapters in the history of this club. The two division **** les that followed only strengthened a bond with Red Sox fans that endured for the rest of his life."
"Joe Morgan managed the Red Sox during some of my most formative years as a fan," Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy said. "Joe made us believe, and when you experience that as a kid, it stays with you. I was fortunate enough to get to know him later in life and found an even better person than the baseball man I had admired. I will miss him deeply."
As noted by Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner noted in the statement, 2026 has seen echos of the 1988 season: After the sudden firing of manager Alex Cora in April, Boston surged through the summer and is comfortably in an AL wild card spot.
#history #statement #noted #former
1 month ago
September has a bit of a bad rep on Wall Street. The ninth month of the year has historically delivered negative or weaker returns with such consistency that it has even been dubbed "The September Effect."
It's a market anomaly -- an unusual pattern -- but this year it is compounded with real market uncertainty. Among investor concerns: sticky inflation, rising energy prices, hawkish signals from bankers, high yields on U.S. Treasury bonds, a trade war between the U.S. and Canada, an actual war between U.S. and Iran, plus ballooning national debt and continued fears over an AI bubble.
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These are, to be fair, just the negatives, and a complete picture would have to add the positives, such as soaring profits for S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) companies, steady growth in the U.S. economy, and a stock market that is broadening beyond a few megacap leaders.
There is, however, one persistent concern that goes beyond September's historically weak performance. One of the market's most reliable valuation metrics has been flashing a warning light for months. And, if history is any guide, Wall Street won't like what's coming next.
#flashing
It's a market anomaly -- an unusual pattern -- but this year it is compounded with real market uncertainty. Among investor concerns: sticky inflation, rising energy prices, hawkish signals from bankers, high yields on U.S. Treasury bonds, a trade war between the U.S. and Canada, an actual war between U.S. and Iran, plus ballooning national debt and continued fears over an AI bubble.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
These are, to be fair, just the negatives, and a complete picture would have to add the positives, such as soaring profits for S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) companies, steady growth in the U.S. economy, and a stock market that is broadening beyond a few megacap leaders.
There is, however, one persistent concern that goes beyond September's historically weak performance. One of the market's most reliable valuation metrics has been flashing a warning light for months. And, if history is any guide, Wall Street won't like what's coming next.
#flashing
1 month ago
iShowSpeed is putting $1 million on the table, but winning a piece of it will require more than liking a post. The 21-year-old streamer, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., is at the center of a new nine-week competition that will send fans through a series of online and real-world challenges, culminating in a $250,000 final hunt. The competition launched on August 31 and runs through October 31.
Dubbed SPEEDRUN: Million Dollar Mission, the competition comprises 25 challenges across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Players can hunt for hidden briefcases, participate through social media, and find QR codes connected to the game at more than 4,000 Walmart locations and other participating retailers.
TikTok Shop loot boxes are also part of the competition. Dr. Squatch, which partnered with iShowSpeed on the campaign, first approached his team with the idea in April 2025.
COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.
For Speed, the deciding factor in taking on a brand deal is whether it can fit naturally into the kind of content his viewers already watch. "If I can't make something entertaining or do something my audience would actually expect from me, I'm probably not going to be excited about it or even do it at all," he said to Forbes.
#real #hunt #something
Dubbed SPEEDRUN: Million Dollar Mission, the competition comprises 25 challenges across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Players can hunt for hidden briefcases, participate through social media, and find QR codes connected to the game at more than 4,000 Walmart locations and other participating retailers.
TikTok Shop loot boxes are also part of the competition. Dr. Squatch, which partnered with iShowSpeed on the campaign, first approached his team with the idea in April 2025.
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For Speed, the deciding factor in taking on a brand deal is whether it can fit naturally into the kind of content his viewers already watch. "If I can't make something entertaining or do something my audience would actually expect from me, I'm probably not going to be excited about it or even do it at all," he said to Forbes.
#real #hunt #something
1 month ago
Lauryn Hill defended her former partner Rohan Marley on Instagram after a social media influencer dubbed the businessman a "tyrant."
Last week, influencer Mayowa posted an Instagram reel breaking down the past relationship between the eight-time Grammy winner and Marley, with whom she shares five children. The exes dated from the mid-90s until roughly 2009. In Mayowa's reel, she referenced Marley marrying his second wife, Barbara Fialho. Marley, who's the son of late reggae icon Bob Marley, was previously married to Geraldine Khawly and divorced Fialho in 2020 after one year of marriage.
"I've always felt like Lauryn Hill's music felt so incredibly sad," Mayowa said, adding that it seemed like the vocalist was "trying to make up for something."
"Her music sometimes seemed self-flagellating, like she was trying to hurt herself to be deserving of love," she continued, adding that Marley "destroyed" Hill.
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#lauryn
Last week, influencer Mayowa posted an Instagram reel breaking down the past relationship between the eight-time Grammy winner and Marley, with whom she shares five children. The exes dated from the mid-90s until roughly 2009. In Mayowa's reel, she referenced Marley marrying his second wife, Barbara Fialho. Marley, who's the son of late reggae icon Bob Marley, was previously married to Geraldine Khawly and divorced Fialho in 2020 after one year of marriage.
"I've always felt like Lauryn Hill's music felt so incredibly sad," Mayowa said, adding that it seemed like the vocalist was "trying to make up for something."
"Her music sometimes seemed self-flagellating, like she was trying to hurt herself to be deserving of love," she continued, adding that Marley "destroyed" Hill.
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#lauryn
1 month ago
Hilary Duff, whose Lucky Me Tour will continue next month in Dublin, can now add a new distinction to her résumé: Reebok brand ambassador.
"I'm excited to partner with Reebok, a brand that has always embraced originality and individuality," Duff said in a statement shared with Complex on Monday (Aug. 31). "To me, style has always been about wearing what makes me feel my best and gives me confidence, whether I'm on the go, spending time with family or fitting movement into my day. Reebok shares that mindset, and I'm looking forward to what's ahead for this partnership."
Duff is now part of a larger Reebok roster that also includes Karol G, Angel Reese, and more. Below, get a closer look at the blink-interpolating "Growing Up" artist's debut campaign with the brand, dubbed "Unfiltered & Unstoppable."
Image via Reebok
Image via Reebok
#reebok #always #tour #Monday
"I'm excited to partner with Reebok, a brand that has always embraced originality and individuality," Duff said in a statement shared with Complex on Monday (Aug. 31). "To me, style has always been about wearing what makes me feel my best and gives me confidence, whether I'm on the go, spending time with family or fitting movement into my day. Reebok shares that mindset, and I'm looking forward to what's ahead for this partnership."
Duff is now part of a larger Reebok roster that also includes Karol G, Angel Reese, and more. Below, get a closer look at the blink-interpolating "Growing Up" artist's debut campaign with the brand, dubbed "Unfiltered & Unstoppable."
Image via Reebok
Image via Reebok
#reebok #always #tour #Monday
2 months ago
Pablo Torre isn't the only one seeking vindication after the NBA dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers over their salary cap circumvention scheme with Kawhi Leonard. So is Stephen A. Smith.
But while Torre is taking a well-deserved victory lap for showing what is still possible in the field of sports journalism in 2026, even as a largely independent voice, Smith is basking in the glory of his own take that Kawhi Leonard is the worst superstar in the history of sports.
To each his own.
It was in October 2024 that Stephen A. Smith unleashed a rant for the ages, even by his illustrious standards, about the Clippers star. On First Take, he dubbed Leonard the worst superstar in the history of sports.
Stephen A. Smith with a brutal takedown of Kawhi Leonard as the worst superstar ever.
#stephen #worst #superstar
But while Torre is taking a well-deserved victory lap for showing what is still possible in the field of sports journalism in 2026, even as a largely independent voice, Smith is basking in the glory of his own take that Kawhi Leonard is the worst superstar in the history of sports.
To each his own.
It was in October 2024 that Stephen A. Smith unleashed a rant for the ages, even by his illustrious standards, about the Clippers star. On First Take, he dubbed Leonard the worst superstar in the history of sports.
Stephen A. Smith with a brutal takedown of Kawhi Leonard as the worst superstar ever.
#stephen #worst #superstar
2 months ago
Jonny Thompson — aptly dubbed King Charles III's "Hot Equerry" — is set to resign from his role as the monarch's ****** istant at the end of the year.
"Their Majesties were of course aware of this plan in advance and I know they are most grateful to Jonny for his support over the past seven years and wish him all the best for the future," Buckingham Palace said in a statement to ****** o! magazine on Wednesday, September 2.
John Rainford/WENN
Prior to stepping into his role as Charles' right-hand man, the military vet served as a bodyguard for the late Queen Elizabeth II, according to the outlet. He has been working alongside the king, 77, and Queen Camilla since 2019.
Earlier this year, amid the royals' visit to the United States, the aide went viral after appearing in his military dress and kilt during a party held at the home of the British ambassador.
#queen #king #role #military
"Their Majesties were of course aware of this plan in advance and I know they are most grateful to Jonny for his support over the past seven years and wish him all the best for the future," Buckingham Palace said in a statement to ****** o! magazine on Wednesday, September 2.
John Rainford/WENN
Prior to stepping into his role as Charles' right-hand man, the military vet served as a bodyguard for the late Queen Elizabeth II, according to the outlet. He has been working alongside the king, 77, and Queen Camilla since 2019.
Earlier this year, amid the royals' visit to the United States, the aide went viral after appearing in his military dress and kilt during a party held at the home of the British ambassador.
#queen #king #role #military
2 months ago
American service members will now have access to military versions of ChatGPT and Grok as the Pentagon tries to incorporate more AI into its daily workflows.
The Department of War said in a pair of announcements on Monday that the two services will be incorporated into its bespoke AI platform GenAI.mil, which launched in December and originally offered access only to a specialized military version of Google's Gemini. The department said GenAI.mil already counts 1.7 million users among the Department of War's 3 million–strong workforce, which includes both military members and civilians.
The department's Monday announcement comes after it awarded OpenAI and Elon Musk's ******* eXAI, which runs Grok, defense contracts worth up to $200 million each to provide the department with AI tools. It also awarded contracts at the time to Google and Anthropic.
The military version of ChatGPT, dubbed ChatGPT Mil, is part of OpenAI for Government, an initiative launched last summer meant to bring the company's AI products to government workers.
"ChatGPT on GenAI.mil will make unclassified work throughout the Department more efficient, freeing up time and resources so DoW personnel can focus on the mission," said Joe Larson, vice president and head of government at OpenAI, in a statement to Fortune.
#department #openai #government #members
The Department of War said in a pair of announcements on Monday that the two services will be incorporated into its bespoke AI platform GenAI.mil, which launched in December and originally offered access only to a specialized military version of Google's Gemini. The department said GenAI.mil already counts 1.7 million users among the Department of War's 3 million–strong workforce, which includes both military members and civilians.
The department's Monday announcement comes after it awarded OpenAI and Elon Musk's ******* eXAI, which runs Grok, defense contracts worth up to $200 million each to provide the department with AI tools. It also awarded contracts at the time to Google and Anthropic.
The military version of ChatGPT, dubbed ChatGPT Mil, is part of OpenAI for Government, an initiative launched last summer meant to bring the company's AI products to government workers.
"ChatGPT on GenAI.mil will make unclassified work throughout the Department more efficient, freeing up time and resources so DoW personnel can focus on the mission," said Joe Larson, vice president and head of government at OpenAI, in a statement to Fortune.
#department #openai #government #members
2 months ago
Runners of the 44th Annual Hood to Coast relay race descended on Seaside beach early Saturday morning.
Dubbed the "Mother of all Relays," the Providence Hood to Coast Relay finished on Seaside Beach starting early Saturday morning on Aug. 29.
The two-day race traditionally has about 20,000 runners and walkers participating in two events: Hood to Coast Relay and Portland to Coast Walk Relay. They start out on Friday and include participants from all 50 states and over 40 countries.
The Hood to Coast and Portland to Coast relay teams consist of 12 participants per team who take turns, running or walking. For the Hood to Coast runners, that's a total of 199 miles from Timberline Lodge in Mt. Hood to Seaside's beach. For those in the Portland to Coast Walk Relay, the race is a little shorter at 128 miles. Regardless of whether running or walking, the races are not intended to be a competition. They are more for a fun day of running or walking with friends and family members for a good cause.
Since 2014, the Providence Cancer Institute has been the primary beneficiary of Hood to Coast and Portland to Coast fundraising. Throughout that time, participants and volunteers have raised over $9.4 million with 100% of the funds used to support cancer research, treatment and support services in Oregon.
#portland #race
Dubbed the "Mother of all Relays," the Providence Hood to Coast Relay finished on Seaside Beach starting early Saturday morning on Aug. 29.
The two-day race traditionally has about 20,000 runners and walkers participating in two events: Hood to Coast Relay and Portland to Coast Walk Relay. They start out on Friday and include participants from all 50 states and over 40 countries.
The Hood to Coast and Portland to Coast relay teams consist of 12 participants per team who take turns, running or walking. For the Hood to Coast runners, that's a total of 199 miles from Timberline Lodge in Mt. Hood to Seaside's beach. For those in the Portland to Coast Walk Relay, the race is a little shorter at 128 miles. Regardless of whether running or walking, the races are not intended to be a competition. They are more for a fun day of running or walking with friends and family members for a good cause.
Since 2014, the Providence Cancer Institute has been the primary beneficiary of Hood to Coast and Portland to Coast fundraising. Throughout that time, participants and volunteers have raised over $9.4 million with 100% of the funds used to support cancer research, treatment and support services in Oregon.
#portland #race
2 months ago
Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) took a hit Wednesday after its experimental rheumatoid arthritis treatment failed to pass muster in midstage testing.
But **** ysts are far more interested in Spyre's inflammatory bowel disease drugs. These conditions include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
"Even excluding all non-UC (ulcerative colitis) indications, our PT (price target) would remain at ~$115, well above current trading levels," Wedbush **** yst David Nierengarten said in a client note. "While we view the RS (rheumatoid arthritis) results as disappointing, we see limited impact to our core IBD-driven (inflammatory bowel disease) thesis."
Still, Spyre stock fell 1.8%, closing at 93.61. Shares are highly rated with a strong IBD Digital Relative Strength Rating of 98, putting the stock's 12-month performance in the leading 2% of all stocks.
Spyre's drug, dubbed SPY072, actually showed some effectiveness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. But the results didn't pass the company's internal bar for advancement. Spyre is still testing SPY072 in other rheumatology indications, including psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis.
#arthritis #testing #bowel
But **** ysts are far more interested in Spyre's inflammatory bowel disease drugs. These conditions include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
"Even excluding all non-UC (ulcerative colitis) indications, our PT (price target) would remain at ~$115, well above current trading levels," Wedbush **** yst David Nierengarten said in a client note. "While we view the RS (rheumatoid arthritis) results as disappointing, we see limited impact to our core IBD-driven (inflammatory bowel disease) thesis."
Still, Spyre stock fell 1.8%, closing at 93.61. Shares are highly rated with a strong IBD Digital Relative Strength Rating of 98, putting the stock's 12-month performance in the leading 2% of all stocks.
Spyre's drug, dubbed SPY072, actually showed some effectiveness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. But the results didn't pass the company's internal bar for advancement. Spyre is still testing SPY072 in other rheumatology indications, including psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis.
#arthritis #testing #bowel
2 months ago
Citizens is heading into Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s fiscal second-quarter 2027 print with a bullish view. The firm reiterated a Market Outperform rating on the stock with a $315.00 price target, citing positive industry checks. As per the firm, 50% of checks came positive in Q2 compared to 22% in the first quarter of fiscal 2027.
However, the stock is down more than 19% year-to-date, entering the print as one of the most beaten-down stocks in tech. Against this backdrop, improving channel checks serve as a meaningful positive against a market that has been weighed down over concerns around AI agent economics and cash flow.
Salesforce came under the brunt of a massive sector-wide selloff amongst software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, dubbed the "SaaSpocalypse." Investors believed that AI would take business away from SaaS enterprises such as Salesforce. However, the stock's recent results have been challenging the most bearish version of this thesis.
For the fiscal first quarter, the company reported a record revenue of $11.1 billion, up 13% year over year. This strong start led it to raise its full-year revenue forecast to a range of $45.9 billion to $46.2 billion. Its AI metrics also moved well, with annualized revenue from Agentforce reaching $1.2 billion, up 205% year over year. Previously, Agentforce had been struggling and making less than a billion in ARR.
Meanwhile, bookings for Agentforce One edition and Agentforce for Apps grew almost 60% year-over-year. Its CRPO (Current Remaining Performance Obligation), a key forward demand indicator, was $33.6 billion, up approximately 14% nominal and 13% in constant currency.
#checks
However, the stock is down more than 19% year-to-date, entering the print as one of the most beaten-down stocks in tech. Against this backdrop, improving channel checks serve as a meaningful positive against a market that has been weighed down over concerns around AI agent economics and cash flow.
Salesforce came under the brunt of a massive sector-wide selloff amongst software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, dubbed the "SaaSpocalypse." Investors believed that AI would take business away from SaaS enterprises such as Salesforce. However, the stock's recent results have been challenging the most bearish version of this thesis.
For the fiscal first quarter, the company reported a record revenue of $11.1 billion, up 13% year over year. This strong start led it to raise its full-year revenue forecast to a range of $45.9 billion to $46.2 billion. Its AI metrics also moved well, with annualized revenue from Agentforce reaching $1.2 billion, up 205% year over year. Previously, Agentforce had been struggling and making less than a billion in ARR.
Meanwhile, bookings for Agentforce One edition and Agentforce for Apps grew almost 60% year-over-year. Its CRPO (Current Remaining Performance Obligation), a key forward demand indicator, was $33.6 billion, up approximately 14% nominal and 13% in constant currency.
#checks
2 months ago
Steve Sarkisian gave a number of interesting nuggets during his media availability on Monday. The one that stood out to me centered around Emmett Mosley V and Graceson Littleton. He dubbed both the "hardest-playing" players on the team, a sentiment Arch Manning echoed for Emmett Mosley. To me, those two specific players being given that specific compliment is important.
First, these two Longhorns going against each other consistently in practice must be fun to watch. Beyond that, there's something about the slot WR and the nickelback being dubbed "hardest-playing" that could be key for Texas this season.
Let's start with Emmett Mosley V. He's often been the forgotten WR among the star-studded trio for Texas. He's earned consistent praise throughout this season and him earning this distinction is unsurprising. The importance, in my eyes, comes in because of what that position requires in a Steve Sarkisian offense.
A successful Sarkisian offense starts with his screen game. Much of that game relies on the slot WR being a willing and able blocker(see: Jordan Whittington). Every elite Sarkisian offense has a slot WR that not only can be a threat as a WR, but be "nasty" as a blocker. It's rare you hear a player dubbed the "hardest-playing" if blocking is not a strength of theirs. Mosley being one of the "hardest-playing" Longhorns makes him as important to the offense as any other playmaker, and not only as a pass-catcher.
Let's flip sides of the ball to his defensive counterpart, Graceson Littleton. After a stellar freshman campaign, Littleton had a quiet offseason until fall camp. He's been one of, if not the best defensive player for Texas in the past month, including two straight scrimmages with an INT.
#littleton
First, these two Longhorns going against each other consistently in practice must be fun to watch. Beyond that, there's something about the slot WR and the nickelback being dubbed "hardest-playing" that could be key for Texas this season.
Let's start with Emmett Mosley V. He's often been the forgotten WR among the star-studded trio for Texas. He's earned consistent praise throughout this season and him earning this distinction is unsurprising. The importance, in my eyes, comes in because of what that position requires in a Steve Sarkisian offense.
A successful Sarkisian offense starts with his screen game. Much of that game relies on the slot WR being a willing and able blocker(see: Jordan Whittington). Every elite Sarkisian offense has a slot WR that not only can be a threat as a WR, but be "nasty" as a blocker. It's rare you hear a player dubbed the "hardest-playing" if blocking is not a strength of theirs. Mosley being one of the "hardest-playing" Longhorns makes him as important to the offense as any other playmaker, and not only as a pass-catcher.
Let's flip sides of the ball to his defensive counterpart, Graceson Littleton. After a stellar freshman campaign, Littleton had a quiet offseason until fall camp. He's been one of, if not the best defensive player for Texas in the past month, including two straight scrimmages with an INT.
#littleton
2 months ago
Blake Lively has been awarded less than $410,000 (£320,000) in legal costs from Justin Baldoni.
The actor had requested $8.04 million (£6.07 million) following their It Ends with Us legal battle. A judge dubbed her request an "outrageously unreasonable demand".
In June, the Gossip Girl star filed a request to a federal judge asking that she be awarded the millions in legal fees and litigation costs following the dismissal of the defamation-related lawsuit brought against her by her It Ends with Us co-star and his production company, Wayfarer Studios.
Lively's lawyers argued that the work involved in defending the lawsuit was "comprehensive and necessary to achieve the complete win that was secured", adding that The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants star "has paid, and continues to pay" her legal bills.
Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, noted at the time, "Lively's fee request is so over-inclusive that it sweeps in fees for researching her own liability for perjury arising from her California CRD claim and her Rule 11 motion for which the Court has already denied fees," TMZ reported.
Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, addressed the bitter legal battle in a video posted to social media soon after.
#baldoni #request #star #ends
The actor had requested $8.04 million (£6.07 million) following their It Ends with Us legal battle. A judge dubbed her request an "outrageously unreasonable demand".
In June, the Gossip Girl star filed a request to a federal judge asking that she be awarded the millions in legal fees and litigation costs following the dismissal of the defamation-related lawsuit brought against her by her It Ends with Us co-star and his production company, Wayfarer Studios.
Lively's lawyers argued that the work involved in defending the lawsuit was "comprehensive and necessary to achieve the complete win that was secured", adding that The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants star "has paid, and continues to pay" her legal bills.
Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, noted at the time, "Lively's fee request is so over-inclusive that it sweeps in fees for researching her own liability for perjury arising from her California CRD claim and her Rule 11 motion for which the Court has already denied fees," TMZ reported.
Baldoni and his wife, Emily Baldoni, addressed the bitter legal battle in a video posted to social media soon after.
#baldoni #request #star #ends
2 months ago
Aug 24 (Reuters) - Michael Saylor's Strategy set aside about $1.6 billion in cash to fund future treasury operations, including potential bitcoin purchases and share buybacks, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday.
The world's largest corporate buyer of bitcoin dubbed the liquidity pool "USD Cash," which will be different from a reserve it set up earlier to fund dividends on its preferred stock and interest on its outstanding debt.
The new cash pool will have more flexible uses and could be used for bitcoin purchases, share buybacks and other corporate events.
It could also give Strategy more flexibility to navigate bitcoin market downturns, allowing it to maintain cash on hand, while continuing to pursue its bitcoin-buying strategy.
The move comes after a robust week for bitcoin, which gained a little over 13% in the last five sessions after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation establishing clear rules for digital ******* ets.
#cash #strategy #fund
The world's largest corporate buyer of bitcoin dubbed the liquidity pool "USD Cash," which will be different from a reserve it set up earlier to fund dividends on its preferred stock and interest on its outstanding debt.
The new cash pool will have more flexible uses and could be used for bitcoin purchases, share buybacks and other corporate events.
It could also give Strategy more flexibility to navigate bitcoin market downturns, allowing it to maintain cash on hand, while continuing to pursue its bitcoin-buying strategy.
The move comes after a robust week for bitcoin, which gained a little over 13% in the last five sessions after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation establishing clear rules for digital ******* ets.
#cash #strategy #fund
2 months ago
When asked to identify college football programs that have elite talent at receiver even as freshmen, the first answer that crosses most people's minds is the Ohio State Buckeyes. The USC Trojans, however, aim to change that narrative with their most recent recruiting class. The Trojans also have a couple of talented freshmen who will be positioned to contribute to the offense.
Here are some freshmen on offense who could make a big impact for the USC Trojans:
Redeaux has track speed at the running back position. If he gets any carries this season, there is a good chance he will find his way to the end zone with his speed alone. With his breakout in fall camp, It is very likely he ends up as the 3rd back on the depth chart. Having to deal with thunder and lightning in King Miller and Waymond Jordan, and then having to deal with Redeaux's home-run-hitting speed, spells trouble for Big Ten defenses.
Boobie Feaster is a big play waiting to happen, and he has showcased that already in much of the Trojans' fall camp footage. There is a good shot that he will be the starting slot receiver, and with that, he will make many big plays for the Trojans this season. It is players like this that will be so necessary when facing defenses like Oregon, Ohio State, and Indiana. Lincoln Riley will love getting the ball in Feaster's hands. More often than not, Feaster will make both Riley and Jayden Maiava right.
Mosley will be a guy that Lincoln Riley will try to get involved, given how much of a playmaker he can be with the ball in his hands. He has game-changing speed and was already dubbed this year's potential Adoree' Jackson for the Trojans. His skill set will be useful on special teams, and if the Trojans can get production in that area to complement their offense, that could make a difference in some pivotal games this year.
#speed #freshmen
Here are some freshmen on offense who could make a big impact for the USC Trojans:
Redeaux has track speed at the running back position. If he gets any carries this season, there is a good chance he will find his way to the end zone with his speed alone. With his breakout in fall camp, It is very likely he ends up as the 3rd back on the depth chart. Having to deal with thunder and lightning in King Miller and Waymond Jordan, and then having to deal with Redeaux's home-run-hitting speed, spells trouble for Big Ten defenses.
Boobie Feaster is a big play waiting to happen, and he has showcased that already in much of the Trojans' fall camp footage. There is a good shot that he will be the starting slot receiver, and with that, he will make many big plays for the Trojans this season. It is players like this that will be so necessary when facing defenses like Oregon, Ohio State, and Indiana. Lincoln Riley will love getting the ball in Feaster's hands. More often than not, Feaster will make both Riley and Jayden Maiava right.
Mosley will be a guy that Lincoln Riley will try to get involved, given how much of a playmaker he can be with the ball in his hands. He has game-changing speed and was already dubbed this year's potential Adoree' Jackson for the Trojans. His skill set will be useful on special teams, and if the Trojans can get production in that area to complement their offense, that could make a difference in some pivotal games this year.
#speed #freshmen
2 months ago
The U.S. military killed two people in a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resuming a controversial campaign that has faced criticism from legal experts.
The Aug. 23 strike, part of a nearly year-long operation targeting alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, was the first such attack in more than two month, according to independent conflict monitor ACLED.
The U.S. military's Southern Command said in a social media post that the strike targeted a "low-profile vessel" and that "intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking," without providing evidence. SOUTHCOM described the two individuals who were killed as "narco-terrorists." The military released a video showing the strike and the vessel on fire.
"Let me be clear, we will not permit narco-terrorists to operate with impunity in the Western Hemisphere, nor will we allow their deadly poison to reach American communities," SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis Donovan said in a statement.
More than 200 people have been killed in the military campaign, dubbed Operation Southern Spear, that began in September 2025 and has involved dozens of boat strikes.
#vessel
The Aug. 23 strike, part of a nearly year-long operation targeting alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, was the first such attack in more than two month, according to independent conflict monitor ACLED.
The U.S. military's Southern Command said in a social media post that the strike targeted a "low-profile vessel" and that "intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking," without providing evidence. SOUTHCOM described the two individuals who were killed as "narco-terrorists." The military released a video showing the strike and the vessel on fire.
"Let me be clear, we will not permit narco-terrorists to operate with impunity in the Western Hemisphere, nor will we allow their deadly poison to reach American communities," SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis Donovan said in a statement.
More than 200 people have been killed in the military campaign, dubbed Operation Southern Spear, that began in September 2025 and has involved dozens of boat strikes.
#vessel
2 months ago
Of the eight TripAdvisor reviews of the amphitheater near Arcugnano, in Italy's northern Veneto region, all give fulsome, five-star praise.
"An enchanting place," reads one review.
"A world beyond **** e and time," enthuses another. "Definitely one of the best places I have ever been to," raves another.
"Unique on the planet," writes another visitor. That last one was prescient, because the theater certainly was unique. It wasn't Greek, as it purported to be. It wasn't even Roman.
Instead, the "kind custodian" who was "more or less a historian, and an excellent narrator," as one other visitor dubbed him, had built it himself. This month, after a 10-year legal battle, the owner has been jailed for forging works of art, carrying out building works without authorization, and destroying a protected landscape.
#visitor #wasn 't #arcugnano #veneto
"An enchanting place," reads one review.
"A world beyond **** e and time," enthuses another. "Definitely one of the best places I have ever been to," raves another.
"Unique on the planet," writes another visitor. That last one was prescient, because the theater certainly was unique. It wasn't Greek, as it purported to be. It wasn't even Roman.
Instead, the "kind custodian" who was "more or less a historian, and an excellent narrator," as one other visitor dubbed him, had built it himself. This month, after a 10-year legal battle, the owner has been jailed for forging works of art, carrying out building works without authorization, and destroying a protected landscape.
#visitor #wasn 't #arcugnano #veneto
