1 day ago
Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the once "happiest divorced couple," may no longer live together, but that doesn't mean they're no longer on speaking terms and united by their roles as parents and grandparents.
"Sarah and Andrew speak regularly and have always had and continue to have unity as co-parents and co-grandparents," Sarah's spokesperson exclusively tells ****** O!.
The former couple became grandparents for a fifth time over the summer, with the birth of their daughter Princess Eugenie's third child, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. Andrew and Sarah's third granddaughter was born in Lisbon, Portugal on August 3.
In addition to Adelaide,Sarah and Andrew are grandparents to Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's two older sons August and Ernest, and Princess Beatrice's daughters, Sienna and Athena. Beatrice is also a stepmother to her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's son Christopher Woolf.
Sarah pictured with her daughters in November 2023 (@ Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Anti Slavery Collective)
#sarah #grandparents #couple
"Sarah and Andrew speak regularly and have always had and continue to have unity as co-parents and co-grandparents," Sarah's spokesperson exclusively tells ****** O!.
The former couple became grandparents for a fifth time over the summer, with the birth of their daughter Princess Eugenie's third child, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. Andrew and Sarah's third granddaughter was born in Lisbon, Portugal on August 3.
In addition to Adelaide,Sarah and Andrew are grandparents to Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's two older sons August and Ernest, and Princess Beatrice's daughters, Sienna and Athena. Beatrice is also a stepmother to her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's son Christopher Woolf.
Sarah pictured with her daughters in November 2023 (@ Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Anti Slavery Collective)
#sarah #grandparents #couple
1 month ago
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Your adult child has a business idea and wants your help getting it off the ground. You'd love to support them, but what happens if the business fails and you never see that money again?
Personal finance expert Suze Orman says parents and grandparents should think carefully before opening their wallets. In a recent blog post, she warned that helping adult children pursue their entrepreneurial dreams shouldn't come at the expense of your own financial security.
Orman's main rule is not to offer financial ***** istance unless you're "100% sure you can afford to give that money."
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Your adult child has a business idea and wants your help getting it off the ground. You'd love to support them, but what happens if the business fails and you never see that money again?
Personal finance expert Suze Orman says parents and grandparents should think carefully before opening their wallets. In a recent blog post, she warned that helping adult children pursue their entrepreneurial dreams shouldn't come at the expense of your own financial security.
Orman's main rule is not to offer financial ***** istance unless you're "100% sure you can afford to give that money."
Don't Miss:
#benzinga #personal #suze
2 months ago
A UTMA custodial account requires no attorney, costs nothing to open, and lets married couples contribute $38,000 annually per grandchild without triggering gift-tax reporting.
VOO anchors the portfolio at 60-70% with a 0.03% expense ratio, while SCHG's 447% 10-year return earns it a 20-25% growth slice.
Custodial account funds legally become the grandchild's property at 18 or 21, so grandparents who want spending control should use a 529 instead.
Read More: Avoid these 13 retirement mistakes before they derail your future (sponsor)
You want to hand each grandchild a serious head start without the complicated legal setup. Skip the trust attorney. A custodial account under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) can be opened in an afternoon at any major brokerage, and three low-cost ETFs can do the work for the next 15 to 20 years: the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO), the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHG), and the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:IEMG). Three tickers, one account per grandchild, and time on your side.
#custodial #three
VOO anchors the portfolio at 60-70% with a 0.03% expense ratio, while SCHG's 447% 10-year return earns it a 20-25% growth slice.
Custodial account funds legally become the grandchild's property at 18 or 21, so grandparents who want spending control should use a 529 instead.
Read More: Avoid these 13 retirement mistakes before they derail your future (sponsor)
You want to hand each grandchild a serious head start without the complicated legal setup. Skip the trust attorney. A custodial account under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) can be opened in an afternoon at any major brokerage, and three low-cost ETFs can do the work for the next 15 to 20 years: the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO), the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHG), and the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:IEMG). Three tickers, one account per grandchild, and time on your side.
#custodial #three
2 months ago
Legendary music and film fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie died Monday at the age of 87. His team confirmed his passing on his official Instagram page. The cause of death is still unconfirmed.
"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today," the post announced. "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. His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world."
Born in 1939 in Monterey Park, California, Mackie is best known for designing iconic costumes for musical stars like Cher, Elton John, Diana Ross and Barbra Streisand. He was raised throughout most of his youth by his maternal grandparents after his parents divorced when he was just two years old. He eventually began living with his father after he moved to Rosemead, California, where he attended Rosemead High School.
Mackie left Chouinard Art Institute early after he was hired to sketch for Frank Thompson at Paramount Studios. He spent part of the early 1960s working at the studio as an ****** istant designer under Ray Aghayan. He scored his first big break when Mitzi Gaynor hired him to create the costumes for her Las Vegas Revue. He continued to be a go-to collaborator for Gaynor over the years and raked in Emmys for his contributions to her 1976 and 1978 TV specials.
He became even more well-known in the Hollywood scene in the late 1960s and through the late 1970s for his work as the costume designer for "The Carol Burnett Show," which asked him to design upwards of 50 costumes a week. It was on the set of that iconic sketch variety series that Mackie met Cher. He went on to serve as the costume designer for "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" and continued to design pieces for the star in the decades that followed.
#designer #cher #gaynor
"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today," the post announced. "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. His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world."
Born in 1939 in Monterey Park, California, Mackie is best known for designing iconic costumes for musical stars like Cher, Elton John, Diana Ross and Barbra Streisand. He was raised throughout most of his youth by his maternal grandparents after his parents divorced when he was just two years old. He eventually began living with his father after he moved to Rosemead, California, where he attended Rosemead High School.
Mackie left Chouinard Art Institute early after he was hired to sketch for Frank Thompson at Paramount Studios. He spent part of the early 1960s working at the studio as an ****** istant designer under Ray Aghayan. He scored his first big break when Mitzi Gaynor hired him to create the costumes for her Las Vegas Revue. He continued to be a go-to collaborator for Gaynor over the years and raked in Emmys for his contributions to her 1976 and 1978 TV specials.
He became even more well-known in the Hollywood scene in the late 1960s and through the late 1970s for his work as the costume designer for "The Carol Burnett Show," which asked him to design upwards of 50 costumes a week. It was on the set of that iconic sketch variety series that Mackie met Cher. He went on to serve as the costume designer for "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" and continued to design pieces for the star in the decades that followed.
#designer #cher #gaynor
2 months ago
HENDERSON, Nev. — According to Little League Baseball, there are more than two million boys and girls from 80 countries playing Little League.
The odds of making it to the championship game of the Little League World Series is approximately 1 percent.
So here's to the 1 percenters, the Paseo Verde Little League of Henderson, Nevada, which defied the odds and made it to the final game of the season in South Williamsport, Pa. Sunday afternoon.
That Paseo Verde was defeated 11-2 by Curaçao shouldn't diminish the accomplishments of the boys and girl that started this improbable journey almost a month ago when it won its District tournament. It would win the Nevada state tourney, then go on and win the Mountain Regional, which is why you saw them in those gold and red uniforms with the lower case "M' on their caps at Lamade Stadium.
And this team was undefeated throughout and even had a 2-0 lead over Curaçao, an island nation of just over 185,000 that loves its baseball. You can see it in the exuberance displayed by its Little Leaguers on the field. They love to play the game as much as our kids from Henderson.
And if you were watching, how could you not marvel at the skill of these teams? So well schooled in fundamentals. So impressive in their mechanics and their IQ of the game. It's nice that elements like laying down a bunt, hitting a cutoff person and understanding the strike zone is not beyond the grasp of an 11- or 12-year-old. Paseo Verde turned six double plays in the LLWS.
Of course, it takes a village, as they say, to pull something like this off. In Little League, everyone is a volunteer. If you've had a kid play, you know the drill. Dads help prepare the fields before coaching. Moms man the snack shack and sit behind home plate keeping score. Grandparents, aunts and uncles keep an eye on the younger brothers and sisters. It's all about the kids, which is as it should be.
Every year, we read stories in the paper or watch a segment on local television of how the parents of the teams in Williamsport have been away from home for weeks, how they've had to take time off from work, how someone has to keep an eye on the house, arrange to get the mail, take care of the family pet. And it's the truth. There's a great deal of sacrifice involved to be part of a kid's summer baseball experience.
Same for the managers and coaches. They have families too and for them, it's no different than their players. Which is why when it ends, it's pretty painful emotionally speaking because you've invested so much in order to try and take it the distance.
But we know kids are resilient. As they return home to Southern Nevada, they'll do so as celebrities, be it at their school, their church or their neighborhood. There's probably going to be a parade for the Paseo Verde team, the United States Little League champions, and it figures to be a fun time. They'll carry memories of this amazing experience that will last a lifetime and 10, 20,
The odds of making it to the championship game of the Little League World Series is approximately 1 percent.
So here's to the 1 percenters, the Paseo Verde Little League of Henderson, Nevada, which defied the odds and made it to the final game of the season in South Williamsport, Pa. Sunday afternoon.
That Paseo Verde was defeated 11-2 by Curaçao shouldn't diminish the accomplishments of the boys and girl that started this improbable journey almost a month ago when it won its District tournament. It would win the Nevada state tourney, then go on and win the Mountain Regional, which is why you saw them in those gold and red uniforms with the lower case "M' on their caps at Lamade Stadium.
And this team was undefeated throughout and even had a 2-0 lead over Curaçao, an island nation of just over 185,000 that loves its baseball. You can see it in the exuberance displayed by its Little Leaguers on the field. They love to play the game as much as our kids from Henderson.
And if you were watching, how could you not marvel at the skill of these teams? So well schooled in fundamentals. So impressive in their mechanics and their IQ of the game. It's nice that elements like laying down a bunt, hitting a cutoff person and understanding the strike zone is not beyond the grasp of an 11- or 12-year-old. Paseo Verde turned six double plays in the LLWS.
Of course, it takes a village, as they say, to pull something like this off. In Little League, everyone is a volunteer. If you've had a kid play, you know the drill. Dads help prepare the fields before coaching. Moms man the snack shack and sit behind home plate keeping score. Grandparents, aunts and uncles keep an eye on the younger brothers and sisters. It's all about the kids, which is as it should be.
Every year, we read stories in the paper or watch a segment on local television of how the parents of the teams in Williamsport have been away from home for weeks, how they've had to take time off from work, how someone has to keep an eye on the house, arrange to get the mail, take care of the family pet. And it's the truth. There's a great deal of sacrifice involved to be part of a kid's summer baseball experience.
Same for the managers and coaches. They have families too and for them, it's no different than their players. Which is why when it ends, it's pretty painful emotionally speaking because you've invested so much in order to try and take it the distance.
But we know kids are resilient. As they return home to Southern Nevada, they'll do so as celebrities, be it at their school, their church or their neighborhood. There's probably going to be a parade for the Paseo Verde team, the United States Little League champions, and it figures to be a fun time. They'll carry memories of this amazing experience that will last a lifetime and 10, 20,
2 months ago
UTMA custodial accounts irrevocably transfer to the grandchild at age 21, giving them full legal control to spend the money however they choose.
A 529 keeps the owner in control indefinitely and allows penalty-free beneficiary reassignments or a $35,000 Roth IRA rollover under SECURE 2.0.
California and a few states let donors extend UTMA control to age 25, but once the account opens, the termination age in the paperwork is locked.
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A custodial account opened for a grandchild under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act transfers to the beneficiary at the state's age of termination, typically 21. At that point, the new adult owner controls how the funds are spent, and the former custodian has no legal authority over the account. A 529 college savings plan operates differently, with the account owner retaining control indefinitely. The distinction between a UTMA custodial account and a 529 plan matters for grandparents evaluating how to structure gifts to minors.
#Legal #indefinitely
A 529 keeps the owner in control indefinitely and allows penalty-free beneficiary reassignments or a $35,000 Roth IRA rollover under SECURE 2.0.
California and a few states let donors extend UTMA control to age 25, but once the account opens, the termination age in the paperwork is locked.
Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.
A custodial account opened for a grandchild under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act transfers to the beneficiary at the state's age of termination, typically 21. At that point, the new adult owner controls how the funds are spent, and the former custodian has no legal authority over the account. A 529 college savings plan operates differently, with the account owner retaining control indefinitely. The distinction between a UTMA custodial account and a 529 plan matters for grandparents evaluating how to structure gifts to minors.
#Legal #indefinitely
3 months ago
What do you do when you achieve something you've wanted for most of your life? That question is pertinent for ****** nal this season. This group of players have done something many of them have wanted to do since they first started playing football. But for many fans, the first ****** le in a generation begs the same question. Will it all mean the same?
A fair warning: this is going to be a lot of navel gazing. This is the first real ****** le that I've wanted. When ****** nal won the league in 2004 it was the third time of my life, the second time in 3 years, and at 10, I just ****** umed it was a thing that happened, like visiting your grandparents. I've written about this before but essentially, it took until I was 13 to realize, no, ****** nal don't win the league every season…and 19 years later ****** nal finally won the league I've wanted us to win. Wanting something for 19 years is interesting in terms of development. Wanting ****** nal to win the league has seen me from ****** rty, school, university, a graduate degree, a second graduate degree, and a career. I've lived in multiple places, but the one constant–aside from some of my best and closest friends–has been wanting ****** nal to win the league. It's been achieved. How do you go again?
For the players, I think it's simple. They'll want more. Bruno Guiamares hasn't won a league ****** le. Nor has Ezri Konsa. Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Kai Havertz all have more to give. And the group will want to go again, to become talked about in the way that teams like Manchester United were talked about and to prove bitter, small time people, like the Athletic's Manchester City stenographer Sam Lee, wrong.
And for the fans, I think it'll be similar. First of all, ****** nal have a chance to retain a ****** le, something that hasn't been done since the 1930s. And secondly because when you win, you want more. I've been more rational this summer, calmer during other football matches because I feel satisfied. This season will be different: the conditions that led to the explosion of joy at the end of last season won't exist (unless ****** nal win the Champions League), because ****** nal aren't coming off of a 22-year gap. And maybe the feeling of 19 May means that when ****** nal drop points in November it won't feel like an existential crisis, because the pressure to win, especially after 3 second place finishes, won't be overwhelming. Perhaps that'll be the biggest difference: instead of feeling a deep need to win, to fulfill a lifelong dream, to end the ****** jokes from colleagues and the stupid second again ole ole chants, the desire to win will be because I've loved the feeling of being Champions and want to feel it again next May.
#title
A fair warning: this is going to be a lot of navel gazing. This is the first real ****** le that I've wanted. When ****** nal won the league in 2004 it was the third time of my life, the second time in 3 years, and at 10, I just ****** umed it was a thing that happened, like visiting your grandparents. I've written about this before but essentially, it took until I was 13 to realize, no, ****** nal don't win the league every season…and 19 years later ****** nal finally won the league I've wanted us to win. Wanting something for 19 years is interesting in terms of development. Wanting ****** nal to win the league has seen me from ****** rty, school, university, a graduate degree, a second graduate degree, and a career. I've lived in multiple places, but the one constant–aside from some of my best and closest friends–has been wanting ****** nal to win the league. It's been achieved. How do you go again?
For the players, I think it's simple. They'll want more. Bruno Guiamares hasn't won a league ****** le. Nor has Ezri Konsa. Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Kai Havertz all have more to give. And the group will want to go again, to become talked about in the way that teams like Manchester United were talked about and to prove bitter, small time people, like the Athletic's Manchester City stenographer Sam Lee, wrong.
And for the fans, I think it'll be similar. First of all, ****** nal have a chance to retain a ****** le, something that hasn't been done since the 1930s. And secondly because when you win, you want more. I've been more rational this summer, calmer during other football matches because I feel satisfied. This season will be different: the conditions that led to the explosion of joy at the end of last season won't exist (unless ****** nal win the Champions League), because ****** nal aren't coming off of a 22-year gap. And maybe the feeling of 19 May means that when ****** nal drop points in November it won't feel like an existential crisis, because the pressure to win, especially after 3 second place finishes, won't be overwhelming. Perhaps that'll be the biggest difference: instead of feeling a deep need to win, to fulfill a lifelong dream, to end the ****** jokes from colleagues and the stupid second again ole ole chants, the desire to win will be because I've loved the feeling of being Champions and want to feel it again next May.
#title
3 months ago
King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan shared new photos with their newborn twin granddaughters
Princess Iman welcomed the babies last week, naming one after the Queen
Although Princess Iman's pregnancy news was revealed to the public, it was not known that she was expecting twins until their birth announcement
King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan are checking in with the newest members of their "grandchildren club!"
After the Royal Hashemite Court announced on Aug. 14 that Princess Iman and her husband, Jameel Thermiotis, welcomed twin girls, the babies starred in new portraits with their royal grandparents released on Monday, Aug. 17. Queen Rania, 55, shared the photos on her Instagram page, writing, "Healthy, happy, and finally here. We've been waiting so long to meet you, Talia and Rania♥️♥️ Congratulations Iman, Jameel, and sweet big sister Amina."
#rania #abdullah
Princess Iman welcomed the babies last week, naming one after the Queen
Although Princess Iman's pregnancy news was revealed to the public, it was not known that she was expecting twins until their birth announcement
King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan are checking in with the newest members of their "grandchildren club!"
After the Royal Hashemite Court announced on Aug. 14 that Princess Iman and her husband, Jameel Thermiotis, welcomed twin girls, the babies starred in new portraits with their royal grandparents released on Monday, Aug. 17. Queen Rania, 55, shared the photos on her Instagram page, writing, "Healthy, happy, and finally here. We've been waiting so long to meet you, Talia and Rania♥️♥️ Congratulations Iman, Jameel, and sweet big sister Amina."
#rania #abdullah
3 months ago
Princess Eugenie has just given birth to her third daughter in Lisbon, underscoring a reality that has been taking shape for years: she has built a life increasingly removed from the British Crown without ever breaking with the royal family. Her family and professional life are now firmly rooted outside the United Kingdom, even as she maintains the royal ties that have defined her since birth.
Princess Eugenie has built a life increasingly removed from the British Crown while maintaining close ties to the royal family. (@ Getty Images)
The princess has carried out official engagements, philanthropic work and patronages on behalf of her grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. But the birth in Portugal underscores how far her day-to-day life has moved from the institution she once represented. Eugenie now has one foot in royal life and one foot outside it, a balance the Sussexes never managed to achieve.
Princess Eugenie has found a way to balance an independent life abroad with her enduring place within the royal family. (@ Getty Images)
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Princess Eugenie has built a life increasingly removed from the British Crown while maintaining close ties to the royal family. (@ Getty Images)
The princess has carried out official engagements, philanthropic work and patronages on behalf of her grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. But the birth in Portugal underscores how far her day-to-day life has moved from the institution she once represented. Eugenie now has one foot in royal life and one foot outside it, a balance the Sussexes never managed to achieve.
Princess Eugenie has found a way to balance an independent life abroad with her enduring place within the royal family. (@ Getty Images)
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3 months ago
Kelsa Zereski remembers her parents and grandparents working with the Lajoie family on the Lori Lajoie Charity Golf Tournament at Worcester Country Club nearly 50 years ago.
"The Lori Lajoie and the cause, Seven Hills Foundation, one way or another have been part of my life since I was a kid," Zereski said.
The 51st Lori Lajoie Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Worcester CC on Monday, Aug. 17. Over the years, the tournament has raised more than $9 million for Seven Hills Foundation, Greater Worcester's largest provider of programs for the developmentally and physically challenged.
Zereski, 55, and her brother, Scott Fuller, 53, both of Boylston, serve as co-chairs of the Lajoie tournament committee this year. Their parents, Mark and Jan Fuller, served as co-chairs separately in the past and Mark Fuller remains on the tournament committee and lines up the sponsors.
"Obviously it's always been important to Jan and I to support Seven Hills," Mark Fuller said, "but the fact that our children are picking up the mantle so to speak, that's certainly encouraging and certainly we're grateful that they are doing it."
#lajoie #zereski #golf
"The Lori Lajoie and the cause, Seven Hills Foundation, one way or another have been part of my life since I was a kid," Zereski said.
The 51st Lori Lajoie Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Worcester CC on Monday, Aug. 17. Over the years, the tournament has raised more than $9 million for Seven Hills Foundation, Greater Worcester's largest provider of programs for the developmentally and physically challenged.
Zereski, 55, and her brother, Scott Fuller, 53, both of Boylston, serve as co-chairs of the Lajoie tournament committee this year. Their parents, Mark and Jan Fuller, served as co-chairs separately in the past and Mark Fuller remains on the tournament committee and lines up the sponsors.
"Obviously it's always been important to Jan and I to support Seven Hills," Mark Fuller said, "but the fact that our children are picking up the mantle so to speak, that's certainly encouraging and certainly we're grateful that they are doing it."
#lajoie #zereski #golf
3 months ago
Black bishop and author Earl Walker Jackson, a descendant of enslaved ancestors, is criticizing the Smithsonian National Museum of American History for what he said amounts to anti-American "indoctrination" against the "greatest nation on earth."
Although his great-grandparents were enslaved, Jackson believes that "if you were born an American, you hit the proverbial lottery because you have more opportunity and hope than any people living anywhere else on the planet."
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jackson said the latest controversy over what the White House described as the Smithsonian's woke "ideological capture" angered him because of what he views as smears against the U.S.
"It makes me angry when people do this to our country, but it's sad too because what it tells me is that the indoctrination machine is hard at work convincing people [of] this narrative," he said. "This is a wonderful country; it's the greatest nation on earth. And you've got people so indoctrinated into seeing our country sliced and diced into race and ethnicity and class and income and so forth that they fail to understand the blessing of the United States of America."
Smithsonian's Taxpayer Funds Face Chopping Block As Gop Demands Accountability For 'Woke' History
#jackson #country
Although his great-grandparents were enslaved, Jackson believes that "if you were born an American, you hit the proverbial lottery because you have more opportunity and hope than any people living anywhere else on the planet."
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jackson said the latest controversy over what the White House described as the Smithsonian's woke "ideological capture" angered him because of what he views as smears against the U.S.
"It makes me angry when people do this to our country, but it's sad too because what it tells me is that the indoctrination machine is hard at work convincing people [of] this narrative," he said. "This is a wonderful country; it's the greatest nation on earth. And you've got people so indoctrinated into seeing our country sliced and diced into race and ethnicity and class and income and so forth that they fail to understand the blessing of the United States of America."
Smithsonian's Taxpayer Funds Face Chopping Block As Gop Demands Accountability For 'Woke' History
#jackson #country
3 months ago
NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
The 14-year-old shooter took his own life at the school, officials said.
Five school staff members, including teachers and administrators, died in the shooting around 10 a.m. at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of Bangkok, Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee said at the scene.
The boy also killed his grandparents at the home he shared with them prior to the school shooting, Polapee said.
Bangyai Hospital, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the school, said 23 people were wounded, of whom 10 were in critical condition, with most suffering gunshot wounds. Earlier reports gave conflicting casualty numbers.
#polapee
The 14-year-old shooter took his own life at the school, officials said.
Five school staff members, including teachers and administrators, died in the shooting around 10 a.m. at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of Bangkok, Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee said at the scene.
The boy also killed his grandparents at the home he shared with them prior to the school shooting, Polapee said.
Bangyai Hospital, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the school, said 23 people were wounded, of whom 10 were in critical condition, with most suffering gunshot wounds. Earlier reports gave conflicting casualty numbers.
#polapee
3 months ago
Josh Kerr didn't get much sleep last night. "There's no time for that. Glasgow on the weekend, mate, it's bouncing," the Scot said with a slight croak in his voice.
The response - 11 hours after his Commonwealth Games mile victory - was entirely in keeping with the way Kerr has conducted himself this week. Embedded with Team Scotland, back home among his own people, and absolutely revelling in it.
Look at his social media. Reels of the 28-year-old running around the streets of the city. In its parks and on its tracks. Pictures of him loosening off under a Kingston Bridge flyover in a hotel car park. Images of him engaging with the crowd.
His crowd, the people who came to see the mile record holder on Saturday night.
Among them were Kerr's grandparents and nephews, his first ever coach, and his training partners from when he was 11 or 12.
#crowd
The response - 11 hours after his Commonwealth Games mile victory - was entirely in keeping with the way Kerr has conducted himself this week. Embedded with Team Scotland, back home among his own people, and absolutely revelling in it.
Look at his social media. Reels of the 28-year-old running around the streets of the city. In its parks and on its tracks. Pictures of him loosening off under a Kingston Bridge flyover in a hotel car park. Images of him engaging with the crowd.
His crowd, the people who came to see the mile record holder on Saturday night.
Among them were Kerr's grandparents and nephews, his first ever coach, and his training partners from when he was 11 or 12.
#crowd
3 months ago
CBS Sports has placed Tony Romo on leave.
Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback who serves as the lead ***** yst for the network's No. 1 NFL broadcast team, was arrested on July 23 on suspicion of driving under the influence.
"Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice," the network said in a statement released Friday, July 31.
Romo was pulled over in Milwaukee. Bodycam footage released after his arrest shows Romo saying he was driving to visit his grandparents after leaving a golf course. He told officers from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office that he had not had any alcoholic beverages. Another video of bodycam footage shows Romo failing a field sobriety test.
A deputy saw an open alcoholic beverage "on the passenger side of a vehicle."
#bodycam
Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback who serves as the lead ***** yst for the network's No. 1 NFL broadcast team, was arrested on July 23 on suspicion of driving under the influence.
"Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice," the network said in a statement released Friday, July 31.
Romo was pulled over in Milwaukee. Bodycam footage released after his arrest shows Romo saying he was driving to visit his grandparents after leaving a golf course. He told officers from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office that he had not had any alcoholic beverages. Another video of bodycam footage shows Romo failing a field sobriety test.
A deputy saw an open alcoholic beverage "on the passenger side of a vehicle."
#bodycam
3 months ago
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports broadcaster Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin on the night of July 23, according to police records obtained by USA TODAY Sports.
According to the records, Romo is accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence (OWI). Romo was stopped going southbound on I-43 and "performed poorly on SFSTs (standard field sobriety tests)." On July 28, new details came to light after bodycam footage surfaced.
Obtained by TMZ, the footage showed what took place during the stop and led to his arrest. Romo explained he was heading to his grandparents' home at the time of the stop, which occurred after the quarterback left a golf tournament nearby.
Take a look:
According to the officer, the reason for the stop was "unsafe passing on the right," and "cutting across the gore."
#july
According to the records, Romo is accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence (OWI). Romo was stopped going southbound on I-43 and "performed poorly on SFSTs (standard field sobriety tests)." On July 28, new details came to light after bodycam footage surfaced.
Obtained by TMZ, the footage showed what took place during the stop and led to his arrest. Romo explained he was heading to his grandparents' home at the time of the stop, which occurred after the quarterback left a golf tournament nearby.
Take a look:
According to the officer, the reason for the stop was "unsafe passing on the right," and "cutting across the gore."
#july
3 months ago
Whenever anyone asked me what my dream job is, I always had the same answer: I want to create content that resonates with people. It is truly an honor and a privilege to step into the site producer position at Pinstripe Alley, and I cannot wait to build connections with fans of my favorite team across all professional sports.
The New York Yankees fandom was first introduced to me by my grandfather, who grew up in the Bronx after immigrating from Germany. Whenever my sister and I visited my grandparents' house, my grandmother would always show off her vast collection of glass animals and trinkets from her travels around the world while my grandfather sat in the same spot on his couch, always with a pipe in hand, and watched his Bronx Bombers perform their magic. As I watched him pay close attention to every pitch and carefully ****** yze every swing, I realized that it wasn't just a sport he was watching. It was a beautiful human expression of finesse, endurance, and patience.
I was quickly enthralled with the art of baseball, despite the games typically lasting over three hours. Whenever my parents took me to a game at one of the most iconic stadiums in the country, I was always asking questions and cheering for Brett Gardner, Nick Swisher, or dancing to Derek Jeter's 2009 walk-up song (Empire State of Mind, for those who don't remember). After watching the Bombers win two World Series during my childhood, I knew I was locked in for life.
I continued to pursue an interest in sports throughout my education, and majored in journalism and mass communication at the University of Wisconsin. During my time as a Badger, I also earned a certificate in sports communication, which was an incredible opportunity to immerse myself in sports media. Instead of relaxing under the sun, my summers were spent writing articles as an intern at the New York Post sports department under fluorescent lights, or at the Yankees clubhouse until 1 a.m.
Since graduation, pursuing my passion for sports media has taken me to many amazing new places. Learning more about the nuances of baseball, however, has been the most rewarding. It has allowed me to develop professionally and form new connections, colleagues, and friends that I'm sure will last a lifetime.
#sports #whenever #always
The New York Yankees fandom was first introduced to me by my grandfather, who grew up in the Bronx after immigrating from Germany. Whenever my sister and I visited my grandparents' house, my grandmother would always show off her vast collection of glass animals and trinkets from her travels around the world while my grandfather sat in the same spot on his couch, always with a pipe in hand, and watched his Bronx Bombers perform their magic. As I watched him pay close attention to every pitch and carefully ****** yze every swing, I realized that it wasn't just a sport he was watching. It was a beautiful human expression of finesse, endurance, and patience.
I was quickly enthralled with the art of baseball, despite the games typically lasting over three hours. Whenever my parents took me to a game at one of the most iconic stadiums in the country, I was always asking questions and cheering for Brett Gardner, Nick Swisher, or dancing to Derek Jeter's 2009 walk-up song (Empire State of Mind, for those who don't remember). After watching the Bombers win two World Series during my childhood, I knew I was locked in for life.
I continued to pursue an interest in sports throughout my education, and majored in journalism and mass communication at the University of Wisconsin. During my time as a Badger, I also earned a certificate in sports communication, which was an incredible opportunity to immerse myself in sports media. Instead of relaxing under the sun, my summers were spent writing articles as an intern at the New York Post sports department under fluorescent lights, or at the Yankees clubhouse until 1 a.m.
Since graduation, pursuing my passion for sports media has taken me to many amazing new places. Learning more about the nuances of baseball, however, has been the most rewarding. It has allowed me to develop professionally and form new connections, colleagues, and friends that I'm sure will last a lifetime.
#sports #whenever #always
3 months ago
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has remained in the sports media spotlight throughout his post-playing career as a broadcaster at CBS, but his latest headlines have nothing to do with football.
Just days after news broke that Romo had been arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while under the influence, newly released body camera footage has provided a closer look at the traffic stop that led to his arrest. The video offers additional context surrounding the incident and has quickly become a major topic of conversation.
MORE: What is Tony Romo's future at CBS?
According to footage obtained by TMZ, officers pulled Romo over on Interstate 43 before questioning him about where he had been traveling.
During the interaction, Romo told officers he was leaving a golf course and was on his way to visit his grandparents. The conversation continued for several minutes as police conducted their investigation.
#former #dallas #according
Just days after news broke that Romo had been arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while under the influence, newly released body camera footage has provided a closer look at the traffic stop that led to his arrest. The video offers additional context surrounding the incident and has quickly become a major topic of conversation.
MORE: What is Tony Romo's future at CBS?
According to footage obtained by TMZ, officers pulled Romo over on Interstate 43 before questioning him about where he had been traveling.
During the interaction, Romo told officers he was leaving a golf course and was on his way to visit his grandparents. The conversation continued for several minutes as police conducted their investigation.
#former #dallas #according
3 months ago
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has released a series of videos of NFL broadcaster and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's arrest in Milwaukee last week.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel filed a public records request for the footage shortly after he was taken into custody on July 23.
In the videos, captured on body cameras, the Burlington-reared Romo, 46, appears compliant, though at points seemed confused or unable to hear instructions deputies gave him during their OWI investigation.
A sheriff's office arrest report says Romo was pulled over driving southbound on Interstate 43 in Milwaukee shortly after 6 p.m. because of a bad lane change.
The deputy approached the driver's side of the black Jeep. Romo, who was alone in the vehicle, told the deputy he was coming from a golf tournament, the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf event in West Bend, and heading to his grandparents' home.
#milwaukee #shortly #deputy
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel filed a public records request for the footage shortly after he was taken into custody on July 23.
In the videos, captured on body cameras, the Burlington-reared Romo, 46, appears compliant, though at points seemed confused or unable to hear instructions deputies gave him during their OWI investigation.
A sheriff's office arrest report says Romo was pulled over driving southbound on Interstate 43 in Milwaukee shortly after 6 p.m. because of a bad lane change.
The deputy approached the driver's side of the black Jeep. Romo, who was alone in the vehicle, told the deputy he was coming from a golf tournament, the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf event in West Bend, and heading to his grandparents' home.
#milwaukee #shortly #deputy
3 months ago
It's not the way they thought they'd be spending their older years: getting two tweens ready for school and scraping together meals from food banks.
At the crack of dawn one Tuesday morning, 59-year-old Vicki Parisella bangs on her granddaughters' bedroom doors. Silence from Myaliissa's room; a whine from Tatiana's. Minutes later, Tatiana drags her backpack into the living room.
"Your shirt's on backward," Vicki tells the 11-year-old.
As if Vicki flipped an on-switch, Tatiana zooms around the living room while Vicki's husband, Sal, packs their lunches. Vicki braids Tatiana's hair and helps her put on her shoes as Myaliissa, 13, gets dressed. By 7:20, Vicki already has a headache.
Vicki and Sal, 76, are part of a growing population of 1.1 million US grandparents 60 and older who have returned to parenting roles when they expected to be retiring.
#tatiana #year #minutes
At the crack of dawn one Tuesday morning, 59-year-old Vicki Parisella bangs on her granddaughters' bedroom doors. Silence from Myaliissa's room; a whine from Tatiana's. Minutes later, Tatiana drags her backpack into the living room.
"Your shirt's on backward," Vicki tells the 11-year-old.
As if Vicki flipped an on-switch, Tatiana zooms around the living room while Vicki's husband, Sal, packs their lunches. Vicki braids Tatiana's hair and helps her put on her shoes as Myaliissa, 13, gets dressed. By 7:20, Vicki already has a headache.
Vicki and Sal, 76, are part of a growing population of 1.1 million US grandparents 60 and older who have returned to parenting roles when they expected to be retiring.
#tatiana #year #minutes
4 months ago
As a young lad in a family of five boys and one girl, it wasn't often that we were taken anywhere other than with our parents or grandparents.
Of course, we "went out to play", and in many cases we didn't need anyone else to make up the numbers… because we were the numbers!
When the Wilsons went on holiday, the entire street was at a loss as to what to do because the football numbers, for one, were decimated. We'd leave the house on a Saturday morning and the only instructions were to, "Be careful and be back for teatime." Some folk today still can't get their heads around life before mobile phones!
This particular day was different, as we were going to see Sunderland at Roker Park with our 'big brother'.
He'd been going to matches for a few seasons already but was back from university, so I guess our parents must've thought he was responsible enough to take us all to a match. Of course, I have no actual recollection of the date or game, so 'big brother' has been duly quizzed for the sake of this post!
Of course, we "went out to play", and in many cases we didn't need anyone else to make up the numbers… because we were the numbers!
When the Wilsons went on holiday, the entire street was at a loss as to what to do because the football numbers, for one, were decimated. We'd leave the house on a Saturday morning and the only instructions were to, "Be careful and be back for teatime." Some folk today still can't get their heads around life before mobile phones!
This particular day was different, as we were going to see Sunderland at Roker Park with our 'big brother'.
He'd been going to matches for a few seasons already but was back from university, so I guess our parents must've thought he was responsible enough to take us all to a match. Of course, I have no actual recollection of the date or game, so 'big brother' has been duly quizzed for the sake of this post!
4 months ago
Real Madrid academy graduate Thiago Pitarch continues to enjoy a remarkable rise after establishing himself in the first-team squad, and the young midfielder is now on the verge of adding international silverware to his growing list of achievements.
The 19-year-old is currently representing Spain Under-19 at the UEFA European Championship, where La Roja will face Germany in Saturday's final.
While the immediate focus remains on helping Spain lift the trophy, Pitarch also addressed questions about his long-term international future and reflected on what it has been like sharing a dressing room with some of Real Madrid's biggest stars.
Pitarch has progressed through the Real Madrid academy before making the leap into the first team this season under Alvaro Arbeloa.
His impressive development has also earned him a regular place with Spain's youth national teams, although he remains eligible to represent Morocco through his paternal grandparents.
The 19-year-old is currently representing Spain Under-19 at the UEFA European Championship, where La Roja will face Germany in Saturday's final.
While the immediate focus remains on helping Spain lift the trophy, Pitarch also addressed questions about his long-term international future and reflected on what it has been like sharing a dressing room with some of Real Madrid's biggest stars.
Pitarch has progressed through the Real Madrid academy before making the leap into the first team this season under Alvaro Arbeloa.
His impressive development has also earned him a regular place with Spain's youth national teams, although he remains eligible to represent Morocco through his paternal grandparents.
4 months ago
Prince Philip had a very blunt nickname for Meghan Markle when she was first introduced to the royal family, a royal biographer has claimed.
Suits actress Meghan, 44, attended the Christmas Party at Windsor Castle in 2017, shortly after she began dating Prince Harry. There, she was introduced to Harry's grandparents, the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Writer and lecturer Hugo Vickers recently revealed new details about the event in his biography, Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History – including the nickname Philip once gave Meghan.
Hugo Vickers wrote: "The staff at Sandringham joyfully surrounded the couple at the annual Christmas party and nicknamed the actress 'Sparkle'. Prince Philip, however, was not taken in. He referred to her as 'the American'."
Writing about the other family members' reactions, he added: "Nor were the Royal Family entirely happy, Prince Charles taking a Mountbatten line – have fun with her, but don't marry her. The Queen suggested that Harry should wait a year."
Suits actress Meghan, 44, attended the Christmas Party at Windsor Castle in 2017, shortly after she began dating Prince Harry. There, she was introduced to Harry's grandparents, the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Writer and lecturer Hugo Vickers recently revealed new details about the event in his biography, Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History – including the nickname Philip once gave Meghan.
Hugo Vickers wrote: "The staff at Sandringham joyfully surrounded the couple at the annual Christmas party and nicknamed the actress 'Sparkle'. Prince Philip, however, was not taken in. He referred to her as 'the American'."
Writing about the other family members' reactions, he added: "Nor were the Royal Family entirely happy, Prince Charles taking a Mountbatten line – have fun with her, but don't marry her. The Queen suggested that Harry should wait a year."
4 months ago
HAMDEN, Ohio (AP) — Sixteen children from the same family who were rescued from a dilapidated home in rural Ohio were living in wretched conditions with human waste all around, confined to just one room over much of the past four years, authorities said Wednesday.
Some of the children discovered Tuesday were unable to speak and one — an 18-year-old who was developmentally disabled — could not even write her name, investigators said.
"Most of our livestock was kept in better conditions than the children," said Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain. "Just a disgusting scene."
The children's parents and two grandparents were charged with felony child endangerment, a prosecutor said.
Authorities found the children while carrying out a search warrant in an unrelated investigation, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said Wednesday at a news conference.
Some of the children discovered Tuesday were unable to speak and one — an 18-year-old who was developmentally disabled — could not even write her name, investigators said.
"Most of our livestock was kept in better conditions than the children," said Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain. "Just a disgusting scene."
The children's parents and two grandparents were charged with felony child endangerment, a prosecutor said.
Authorities found the children while carrying out a search warrant in an unrelated investigation, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said Wednesday at a news conference.
4 months ago
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 11: Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has now fully settled into its rhythm — and the stories transcending the pitch have only gotten bigger. Last week, we covered Lamine Yamal's sujood, Iran's impossible commute, and the accidental romance between Lawrence, Kansas and Algeria. Week two delivered something even harder to manufacture: a goalkeeper's mother clearing customs in time for a miracle reunion, a team that turned a Houston airport into a fashion week runway, an NFL quarterback becoming America's most beloved cultural ambassador, a Viking cheer that went from Norway to the New York City subway, and a group of kilt-wearing Scots who made Boston fall so hard the city signed a twinning agreement with Glasgow. Here are the five pop culture moments that defined the World Cup's second week.
When Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha broke down in tears after his historic 0-0 draw against Spain last week, he told the world two things: that his grandparents, who raised him, had passed before they could see this moment — and that his mother couldn't afford the bond required to secure a U.S. visa in time to watch him play. The internet responded the way the internet occasionally does when it's at its best.
Within 24 hours, GoFundMe campaigns had surpassed their targets. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries contacted Secretary of State Marco Rubio directly, asking the State Department to do everything in their power to ensure Vozinha’s mother could attend Cape Verde’s next match. Vozinha's mother, Ana Candida Evora, received U.S. visa approval with the intervention of the State Department, began her journey from Cape Verde's capital city of Praia on June 17, and made it to Miami Stadium to watch her son play against Uruguay on June 21.
The broader context matters here. Cape Verde was among 50 countries whose citizens faced bonds of up to $15,000 to secure a U.S. visa, part of broader travel restrictions — a requirement the Trump administration suspended for World Cup ticket holders, though critics noted it came too late for many families. The Vozinha story became a live stress test of that policy, and it ended — for one family, in one stadium — with a reunion on the world’s biggest stage.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has now fully settled into its rhythm — and the stories transcending the pitch have only gotten bigger. Last week, we covered Lamine Yamal's sujood, Iran's impossible commute, and the accidental romance between Lawrence, Kansas and Algeria. Week two delivered something even harder to manufacture: a goalkeeper's mother clearing customs in time for a miracle reunion, a team that turned a Houston airport into a fashion week runway, an NFL quarterback becoming America's most beloved cultural ambassador, a Viking cheer that went from Norway to the New York City subway, and a group of kilt-wearing Scots who made Boston fall so hard the city signed a twinning agreement with Glasgow. Here are the five pop culture moments that defined the World Cup's second week.
When Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha broke down in tears after his historic 0-0 draw against Spain last week, he told the world two things: that his grandparents, who raised him, had passed before they could see this moment — and that his mother couldn't afford the bond required to secure a U.S. visa in time to watch him play. The internet responded the way the internet occasionally does when it's at its best.
Within 24 hours, GoFundMe campaigns had surpassed their targets. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries contacted Secretary of State Marco Rubio directly, asking the State Department to do everything in their power to ensure Vozinha’s mother could attend Cape Verde’s next match. Vozinha's mother, Ana Candida Evora, received U.S. visa approval with the intervention of the State Department, began her journey from Cape Verde's capital city of Praia on June 17, and made it to Miami Stadium to watch her son play against Uruguay on June 21.
The broader context matters here. Cape Verde was among 50 countries whose citizens faced bonds of up to $15,000 to secure a U.S. visa, part of broader travel restrictions — a requirement the Trump administration suspended for World Cup ticket holders, though critics noted it came too late for many families. The Vozinha story became a live stress test of that policy, and it ended — for one family, in one stadium — with a reunion on the world’s biggest stage.
5 months ago
Lumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted with clouds, the US men’s national team celebrated their victory over Australia with a lap around the stadium to thank their fans for creating a worthy atmosphere.
I’ve reported from four matches so far at this World Cup and the set list remains largely the same, no matter the venue. You’ll hear Dai Dai and Seven Nation Army. The growing boos that accompany the onset of a hydration break will be drowned out by Livin’ On A Prayer.
After the game is where the venues can play their own favorites. In Vancouver, that meant Freed From Desire. On Friday, Seattle opened the Great American Songbook and turned to one of its most weathered pages: Take Me Home, Country Roads.
The song has, of course, been belted out by soccer fans around the world before. We can’t say for certain that Seattle was trying to reclaim the song for the co-hosts, but the reaction from fans, who sang along in unison, and players, who soaked in the moment, has driven home that it ought to be a staple at US games.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better artist to use for this purpose than John Denver. He’s a familiar figure across these 50 states, one of the first musicians schoolchildren are introduced to, a smiling soul flanked by mountains and the Muppets. My grandparents knew the song well. So, I’ve been told since Friday’s game, do my niece and nephews. It has endured since Denver’s tragic death in 1997.
I’ve reported from four matches so far at this World Cup and the set list remains largely the same, no matter the venue. You’ll hear Dai Dai and Seven Nation Army. The growing boos that accompany the onset of a hydration break will be drowned out by Livin’ On A Prayer.
After the game is where the venues can play their own favorites. In Vancouver, that meant Freed From Desire. On Friday, Seattle opened the Great American Songbook and turned to one of its most weathered pages: Take Me Home, Country Roads.
The song has, of course, been belted out by soccer fans around the world before. We can’t say for certain that Seattle was trying to reclaim the song for the co-hosts, but the reaction from fans, who sang along in unison, and players, who soaked in the moment, has driven home that it ought to be a staple at US games.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better artist to use for this purpose than John Denver. He’s a familiar figure across these 50 states, one of the first musicians schoolchildren are introduced to, a smiling soul flanked by mountains and the Muppets. My grandparents knew the song well. So, I’ve been told since Friday’s game, do my niece and nephews. It has endured since Denver’s tragic death in 1997.
5 months ago
Raising a family of three isn't easy. Now try to be a new father in front of 20 million social media followers. Taylor Dudley and his wife Kay Dudley have grown their accounts—and their family—all at the same time. The couple first met in Oklahoma, but in 2022, they decided to record and post their everyday life as an experiment. It wasn't long before things took off under the moniker of "Kay and Tay." Upworthy spoke to him about all things "Dad" for Father's Day.
Upworthy: How do you wrap your mind around all this popularity? Is this what you envisioned happening, or do you view it more as a happy, wonderful miracle?
Taylor: I think there's definitely some strategy to it. I don't lean too heavily into trying to grow a raw follower count or anything—that's not my end goal. For Kay and me, the ultimate goal is to document our day. I think that's what resonates with people. Your intentions come through in the content, whether you want them to or not. If you're just thirsty for followers, it's going to show up. And since we're not that way, I think that people feel that genuine connection.
Upworthy: Lately on your channels, we've seen everything from finding a crack in your home's window frame to teaching one of your daughters the alphabet for the first time. It made me wonder: do you have a "typical fan" who tunes into you? And who would that be?
Taylor: When you get to this size of following, it kind of hits everyone at that point. We have grandparents who watch us, teenagers, parents—it's kind of all over the place. There are no expectations. We could find something by our window that needs to be remedied, and the next day, we're just playing with a new toy. The way Kay and I like to do it, we just post the most fun moment of the day. The rest of the day becomes our stories on Instagram, and that is less edited. It does well because it's natural.
Upworthy: How do you wrap your mind around all this popularity? Is this what you envisioned happening, or do you view it more as a happy, wonderful miracle?
Taylor: I think there's definitely some strategy to it. I don't lean too heavily into trying to grow a raw follower count or anything—that's not my end goal. For Kay and me, the ultimate goal is to document our day. I think that's what resonates with people. Your intentions come through in the content, whether you want them to or not. If you're just thirsty for followers, it's going to show up. And since we're not that way, I think that people feel that genuine connection.
Upworthy: Lately on your channels, we've seen everything from finding a crack in your home's window frame to teaching one of your daughters the alphabet for the first time. It made me wonder: do you have a "typical fan" who tunes into you? And who would that be?
Taylor: When you get to this size of following, it kind of hits everyone at that point. We have grandparents who watch us, teenagers, parents—it's kind of all over the place. There are no expectations. We could find something by our window that needs to be remedied, and the next day, we're just playing with a new toy. The way Kay and I like to do it, we just post the most fun moment of the day. The rest of the day becomes our stories on Instagram, and that is less edited. It does well because it's natural.
5 months ago
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has rapidly become something of a superstar following his Player of the Match display on Monday as the Blue Sharks shut out 2010 champions Spain in what was their FIFA World Cup debut.
The 40-year-old, who most recently played for Portuguese second-tier side G.D. Chaves, was clearly emotional after the game, waving his nation’s flag after what was easily the biggest upset of the tournament so far, and one of the biggest upsets in recent World Cup memory.
Unfortunately, as Vozinha revealed after the game, his mom was unable to attend the game due to a visa issue, telling reporters, via The Athletic, “I cried after the game because I grew up with my grandparents when I was a kid, and they could not be there.
FIFA World Cup referee under investigation for alleged 'white supremacy' gesture
The 40-year-old, who most recently played for Portuguese second-tier side G.D. Chaves, was clearly emotional after the game, waving his nation’s flag after what was easily the biggest upset of the tournament so far, and one of the biggest upsets in recent World Cup memory.
Unfortunately, as Vozinha revealed after the game, his mom was unable to attend the game due to a visa issue, telling reporters, via The Athletic, “I cried after the game because I grew up with my grandparents when I was a kid, and they could not be there.
FIFA World Cup referee under investigation for alleged 'white supremacy' gesture
5 months ago
Spanish actor Javier Bardem left his prints outside the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood during an emotion‑filled ceremony in which he championed his family's artistic legacy and paid tribute to his mother, the late Pilar Bardem.
"It moves me because of the Bardem name, a name that has been in this profession for a very long time. I am nothing more than a representative of that name," he told local media after pressing his hands, feet, signature and even his nose into the cement.
The actor stressed that the tribute had a special meaning for his entire family and added: "The fact that 'Bardem' is there makes me very happy for my mother, my uncle, my cousins, my brothers and sisters, my grandparents."
During the event, Bardem recalled his mother as "the most important person in his development" and highlighted one of the lessons that shaped his career: "You must never marry success or failure, because both are a lie." He also reiterated his social commitment, saying: "Never give up your voice in the face of injustice or for those who are not usually heard."
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"It moves me because of the Bardem name, a name that has been in this profession for a very long time. I am nothing more than a representative of that name," he told local media after pressing his hands, feet, signature and even his nose into the cement.
The actor stressed that the tribute had a special meaning for his entire family and added: "The fact that 'Bardem' is there makes me very happy for my mother, my uncle, my cousins, my brothers and sisters, my grandparents."
During the event, Bardem recalled his mother as "the most important person in his development" and highlighted one of the lessons that shaped his career: "You must never marry success or failure, because both are a lie." He also reiterated his social commitment, saying: "Never give up your voice in the face of injustice or for those who are not usually heard."
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5 months ago
ATLANTA ― He did it for his country. He did it for himself. But mostly, he did it for his mother and grandparents.
Vozinha waited a long time for this moment. He worked for decades. He's 40 years old. And he just led his country, Cape Verde, to an improbable and once thought impossible result. Cape Verde, the third smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup, held favorite Spain to a scoreless draw in front of an announced 67,640 people at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
For Cape Verde, the match meant so much more than its result. It brought global attention to a nation that made its World Cup debut. It also put a spotlight on its goalkeeper, who openly wept when the whistle blew.
"I cry because I (grew) up with my grandparents, and unfortunately, they are not here. They died a few years before, and they (were) everything, everything for me," Vozinha told reporters after the match. "And also because (of) my mom. She didn't manage to be here because ... of the money we have to pay for the visa. We didn't manage on time. I would like (for her) to be here, but I'm very happy also, and I'm very happy for all the Cabo Verdeans."
Vozinha waited a long time for this moment. He worked for decades. He's 40 years old. And he just led his country, Cape Verde, to an improbable and once thought impossible result. Cape Verde, the third smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup, held favorite Spain to a scoreless draw in front of an announced 67,640 people at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
For Cape Verde, the match meant so much more than its result. It brought global attention to a nation that made its World Cup debut. It also put a spotlight on its goalkeeper, who openly wept when the whistle blew.
"I cry because I (grew) up with my grandparents, and unfortunately, they are not here. They died a few years before, and they (were) everything, everything for me," Vozinha told reporters after the match. "And also because (of) my mom. She didn't manage to be here because ... of the money we have to pay for the visa. We didn't manage on time. I would like (for her) to be here, but I'm very happy also, and I'm very happy for all the Cabo Verdeans."
5 months ago
ATLANTA (AP) — It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha 40 years to make his World Cup debut.
The wait was worth it.
Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain’s star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw Monday. The 40-year-old was everywhere as the Spanish team and its fans became increasingly frustrated, despite dominating possession and unleashing 27 shots. Not even the second-half entrance of young superstar Yamine Lamal could crack the code to get past Vozinha and the Cape Verde defense.
As the final whistle blew, Vozinha hunched over near his net and cried, before being embraced by his teammates. Cape Verde, in its first-ever World Cup match, had gotten a point off of Spain, one of the tournament favorites.
Vozinha said he was overcome by emotions thinking about his loved ones who were unable to see his finest performance: his grandparents who had raised him, and his mother. His grandparents died a few years ago. And his mother had been unable to gather the money in time to get a visa to enter the U.S., Vozinha said.
The wait was worth it.
Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain’s star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw Monday. The 40-year-old was everywhere as the Spanish team and its fans became increasingly frustrated, despite dominating possession and unleashing 27 shots. Not even the second-half entrance of young superstar Yamine Lamal could crack the code to get past Vozinha and the Cape Verde defense.
As the final whistle blew, Vozinha hunched over near his net and cried, before being embraced by his teammates. Cape Verde, in its first-ever World Cup match, had gotten a point off of Spain, one of the tournament favorites.
Vozinha said he was overcome by emotions thinking about his loved ones who were unable to see his finest performance: his grandparents who had raised him, and his mother. His grandparents died a few years ago. And his mother had been unable to gather the money in time to get a visa to enter the U.S., Vozinha said.
