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Los Angeles' Democratic mayoral candidates were torched by residents after a debate night in America's second-most populous city that one voter described as "disgraceful."
Besides being home to Hollywood, Los Angeles is one of America's most economically important cities. The city, however, has struggled with recent fires, rising living costs, homelessness and outmigration. Those problems have fueled a particularly contentious mayoral race this year, which included a surprisingly competitive but ultimately unsuccessful bid by Republican Spencer Pratt.
With Pratt out of the race, Democrats Karen Bass, the incumbent, and Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist city council member, are locked in a competitive and bitter runoff for Los Angeles mayor. During last week's debate, Bass and Raman traded personal attacks and insults, leaving some voters frustrated over what solutions the candidates could offer.
After the debate, voter Stacey Segarra Bohlinger told Fox News Digital she believes Bass and Raman are "both bad" and said, "I wish they could both lose."
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Besides being home to Hollywood, Los Angeles is one of America's most economically important cities. The city, however, has struggled with recent fires, rising living costs, homelessness and outmigration. Those problems have fueled a particularly contentious mayoral race this year, which included a surprisingly competitive but ultimately unsuccessful bid by Republican Spencer Pratt.
With Pratt out of the race, Democrats Karen Bass, the incumbent, and Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist city council member, are locked in a competitive and bitter runoff for Los Angeles mayor. During last week's debate, Bass and Raman traded personal attacks and insults, leaving some voters frustrated over what solutions the candidates could offer.
After the debate, voter Stacey Segarra Bohlinger told Fox News Digital she believes Bass and Raman are "both bad" and said, "I wish they could both lose."
'Send Help': La Gop Leader Issues Desperate Appeal After Dem Mayor's Campaign Vid Shocks Viewers
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2 months ago
In a recent post to ScarletKnights.com, Rutgers Athletics announced the establishment of R Guest Services, a new arm of the athletic department to **** ist guests on gameday, as well as a new traffic plan to hopefully get fans in and out of the area much quicker.
According to the release, R Guest Services will "enhance the overall fan experience by serving as a visible, approachable resource throughout athletic venues on game day. Team members will be stationed strategically across venues to answer questions, provide directions and information, **** ist with guest needs and respond to customer concerns in real time."
In addition, there will be a new helpline where fans can text "KNIGHTS" to 6050 or email guestservicesscarletknights.com to report issues and receive **** istance.
In addition to the introduction of R Guest Services, the department also announced that it will be introducing a new traffic plan, one that includes increased shuttle services. According to the release, "Third-party experts Populous and WSP conducted an extensive review of traffic patterns and parking, and pedestrian flow last season. As a result of those findings, fans will see an improved process for ingress and egress at the parking lots and gates at SHI Stadium."
According to the release, "Rutgers will operate a courtesy shuttle on the Busch campus to serve fans parking in the outer lots. Shuttle bus pickup begins three hours before kickoff between the Purple and Black Lots on the corner of Brett Road and Bartholomew Road, and it will drop fans off near Athletes Glen. The shuttle will run for one hour following the game. Rutgers will continue to provide ADA shuttle service as in years past, with pickup locations at Jersey Mike's Arena, the Busch Student Center and Lot 53."
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According to the release, R Guest Services will "enhance the overall fan experience by serving as a visible, approachable resource throughout athletic venues on game day. Team members will be stationed strategically across venues to answer questions, provide directions and information, **** ist with guest needs and respond to customer concerns in real time."
In addition, there will be a new helpline where fans can text "KNIGHTS" to 6050 or email guestservicesscarletknights.com to report issues and receive **** istance.
In addition to the introduction of R Guest Services, the department also announced that it will be introducing a new traffic plan, one that includes increased shuttle services. According to the release, "Third-party experts Populous and WSP conducted an extensive review of traffic patterns and parking, and pedestrian flow last season. As a result of those findings, fans will see an improved process for ingress and egress at the parking lots and gates at SHI Stadium."
According to the release, "Rutgers will operate a courtesy shuttle on the Busch campus to serve fans parking in the outer lots. Shuttle bus pickup begins three hours before kickoff between the Purple and Black Lots on the corner of Brett Road and Bartholomew Road, and it will drop fans off near Athletes Glen. The shuttle will run for one hour following the game. Rutgers will continue to provide ADA shuttle service as in years past, with pickup locations at Jersey Mike's Arena, the Busch Student Center and Lot 53."
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2 months ago
The Buffalo Bills opened their brand new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium on Saturday. And instead of wowing the NFL world, the stadium has been under the microscope for its shortcomings given the price tag.
And now, one of the lead architects behind the project has spoken out.
In the days since the Bills' Blue & Red practice, photos of obstructed-view seating throughout the 60,108-seat venue have been all over social media. In the photos, portions of the field were blocked by overhangs, sharp angles in the structure and even stairways with plexiglass barriers that led into the aisles.
The Bills released a statement on Monday about the stadium criticism. And at the time, the Kansas City-based architecture firm, Populous, declined comment to For The Win. On Wednesday, though, Jonathan Mallie — the managing director of Populous' Americas practice — called into Buffalo's WGR 550 to explain why the stairways were designed that way at Highmark Stadium.
Mallie said that there had to be a trade-off in order to provide 360-degree stadium views from the concourse:
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And now, one of the lead architects behind the project has spoken out.
In the days since the Bills' Blue & Red practice, photos of obstructed-view seating throughout the 60,108-seat venue have been all over social media. In the photos, portions of the field were blocked by overhangs, sharp angles in the structure and even stairways with plexiglass barriers that led into the aisles.
The Bills released a statement on Monday about the stadium criticism. And at the time, the Kansas City-based architecture firm, Populous, declined comment to For The Win. On Wednesday, though, Jonathan Mallie — the managing director of Populous' Americas practice — called into Buffalo's WGR 550 to explain why the stairways were designed that way at Highmark Stadium.
Mallie said that there had to be a trade-off in order to provide 360-degree stadium views from the concourse:
#populous
2 months ago
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HONG KONG/JOHOR, Malaysia, July 24 (Reuters) - After leapfrogging Singapore to become the region's fastest-growing data centre hub, Malaysia is facing intensifying scrutiny as the resources debate that has complicated the industry's growth spreads to emerging Asia.
Protests over a data centre complex in Johor state's southern tip — the epicentre of the boom — were the first of their kind in the country. In Selangor, the richest and most populous state, debate about the burden on communities has become politicised.
"Two years ago, it was just about building capacity," said Cheam Tat Inn, managing director at the Malaysian arm of U.S. data centre operator Equinix.
"The conversation today is more like, How will you use power? Are you looking at renewables? They want to see how you're going to grow sustainably and responsibly."
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HONG KONG/JOHOR, Malaysia, July 24 (Reuters) - After leapfrogging Singapore to become the region's fastest-growing data centre hub, Malaysia is facing intensifying scrutiny as the resources debate that has complicated the industry's growth spreads to emerging Asia.
Protests over a data centre complex in Johor state's southern tip — the epicentre of the boom — were the first of their kind in the country. In Selangor, the richest and most populous state, debate about the burden on communities has become politicised.
"Two years ago, it was just about building capacity," said Cheam Tat Inn, managing director at the Malaysian arm of U.S. data centre operator Equinix.
"The conversation today is more like, How will you use power? Are you looking at renewables? They want to see how you're going to grow sustainably and responsibly."
#johor #debate #clare
3 months ago
By David Ljunggren and Maria Cheng
July 18 (Reuters) - Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the "terrible scenario" of spreading forest fires in his province and choking smoke across a broad swath of the United States was "absolutely unacceptable."
"We're trying to get through this," Ford said on Saturday, adding that if the situation were reversed and the U.S. were facing wildfires, "we're going to be down there to support our neighbors."
President Donald Trump blamed what he called incompetent Canadian forest management for the smoke and said on Friday he would add the "incalculable cost" of dealing with the pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Ford's remarks.
Ford said at a press briefing that 655,000 hectares (1.6 million acres) of forest were burning across Ontario, Canada's most populous province.
July 18 (Reuters) - Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the "terrible scenario" of spreading forest fires in his province and choking smoke across a broad swath of the United States was "absolutely unacceptable."
"We're trying to get through this," Ford said on Saturday, adding that if the situation were reversed and the U.S. were facing wildfires, "we're going to be down there to support our neighbors."
President Donald Trump blamed what he called incompetent Canadian forest management for the smoke and said on Friday he would add the "incalculable cost" of dealing with the pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Ford's remarks.
Ford said at a press briefing that 655,000 hectares (1.6 million acres) of forest were burning across Ontario, Canada's most populous province.
3 months ago
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 29: A ******* an fan reacts after the 1-2 loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Brazil and ******* an at Houston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
At this summer’s World Cup, African national teams have soared higher than ever before, whilst for some European and South American teams it has been a case of “business as usual”.
But for national teams from Asia, most disappeared without a trace after the group phase.
The tournament hardly got off to an auspicious start for Asia, with both China and India yet again failing to qualify for world soccer’s biggest spectacle.
The two most populous countries in the world have an abysmal World Cup qualifying record: China has qualified only once (in 2002), and India has never qualified directly (it secured a place in the 1950 edition but then withdrew).
At this summer’s World Cup, African national teams have soared higher than ever before, whilst for some European and South American teams it has been a case of “business as usual”.
But for national teams from Asia, most disappeared without a trace after the group phase.
The tournament hardly got off to an auspicious start for Asia, with both China and India yet again failing to qualify for world soccer’s biggest spectacle.
The two most populous countries in the world have an abysmal World Cup qualifying record: China has qualified only once (in 2002), and India has never qualified directly (it secured a place in the 1950 edition but then withdrew).
4 months ago
Uzbekistan plays the first World Cup match in its history Wednesday against Colombia at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The central Asian nation waited decades for this moment, and its arrival has many U.S. fans scratching their heads, pulling out maps and wondering where they will find Uzbekistan.
So, here is what to know:
Uzbekistan sits in the heart of Central Asia, north of Afghanistan and bordering Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. It is one of only two countries on Earth where you have to cross two borders to reach the ocean. About 37 million people live there, making it the most populous country in the region. The capital is Tashkent.
The official language is Uzbek, a Turkic language related to Turkish and written today in a Latin-based alphabet. Russian is still widely spoken there, a holdover from the decades Uzbekistan spent inside the Soviet Union. Tajik, a form of Persian, is common in the old cities of Samarkand and Bukhara.
Long before soccer, Uzbekistan was the crossroads of the Silk Road. Samarkand and Bukhara were among the most important trading cities in the world, where caravans moving between China and Europe met for centuries. The turquoise domes of Samarkand's Registan Square remain one of the most recognizable sights in Asia. The region was also the seat of Tamerlane, the 14th century conqueror who built a vast empire and made Samarkand its glittering capital.
So, here is what to know:
Uzbekistan sits in the heart of Central Asia, north of Afghanistan and bordering Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. It is one of only two countries on Earth where you have to cross two borders to reach the ocean. About 37 million people live there, making it the most populous country in the region. The capital is Tashkent.
The official language is Uzbek, a Turkic language related to Turkish and written today in a Latin-based alphabet. Russian is still widely spoken there, a holdover from the decades Uzbekistan spent inside the Soviet Union. Tajik, a form of Persian, is common in the old cities of Samarkand and Bukhara.
Long before soccer, Uzbekistan was the crossroads of the Silk Road. Samarkand and Bukhara were among the most important trading cities in the world, where caravans moving between China and Europe met for centuries. The turquoise domes of Samarkand's Registan Square remain one of the most recognizable sights in Asia. The region was also the seat of Tamerlane, the 14th century conqueror who built a vast empire and made Samarkand its glittering capital.
4 months ago
Qiddiya Investment Company has announced the construction of a 30-court National Tennis Centre in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia.
Situated 45km west of Riyadh, the under-construction venue is planned to be the largest tennis complex in the region.
The National Tennis Centre is designed by the international sports architecture firm Populous to meet ATP, WTA and ITF standards across all courts. It will serve as a site for both international tennis events and community activities.
Its main features include a centre court with a 15,000-seat capacity and a retractable roof, along with a multi-purpose 8,000-seat arena and additional courts with seating for 2,000 and 5,000 spectators.
According to Qiddiya, the complex will provide seating for 33,000 people in total.
Situated 45km west of Riyadh, the under-construction venue is planned to be the largest tennis complex in the region.
The National Tennis Centre is designed by the international sports architecture firm Populous to meet ATP, WTA and ITF standards across all courts. It will serve as a site for both international tennis events and community activities.
Its main features include a centre court with a 15,000-seat capacity and a retractable roof, along with a multi-purpose 8,000-seat arena and additional courts with seating for 2,000 and 5,000 spectators.
According to Qiddiya, the complex will provide seating for 33,000 people in total.
4 months ago
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers searched ruined buildings in the southern Philippines on Tuesday to ensure no one was still trapped a day after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in a half-century killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 20,000.
Only four people were considered missing on official records in the southern provinces near where the 7.8 magnitude quake struck Monday morning, but the Office of Civil Defense acknowledged several collapsed and heavily damaged buildings must be thoroughly inspected for possible survivors or casualties.
The earthquake centered off Mindanao, the second most populous Philippine island, injured nearly 500 people and displaced more than 20,000, most of whom fled to emergency shelters.
Many people who left their homes feared a tsunami. Waves up to 1.4-meter (4.6-foot) above tide level were measured in the Philippines, but the only tsunami damage reported was to six shanties on stilts in a coastal village. Smaller waves washed ashore in Indonesia and Palau and as far away as southern ***** an.
The earthquake left a trail of destruction, including in General Santos, a lively coastal city of more than 700,000 people known as the country's tuna capital, where at least 13 people were killed in collapsed buildings and due to falling debris.
Only four people were considered missing on official records in the southern provinces near where the 7.8 magnitude quake struck Monday morning, but the Office of Civil Defense acknowledged several collapsed and heavily damaged buildings must be thoroughly inspected for possible survivors or casualties.
The earthquake centered off Mindanao, the second most populous Philippine island, injured nearly 500 people and displaced more than 20,000, most of whom fled to emergency shelters.
Many people who left their homes feared a tsunami. Waves up to 1.4-meter (4.6-foot) above tide level were measured in the Philippines, but the only tsunami damage reported was to six shanties on stilts in a coastal village. Smaller waves washed ashore in Indonesia and Palau and as far away as southern ***** an.
The earthquake left a trail of destruction, including in General Santos, a lively coastal city of more than 700,000 people known as the country's tuna capital, where at least 13 people were killed in collapsed buildings and due to falling debris.
