29 days ago
Britney Spears shared pictures and video from a rare public outing with her two adult sons, Sean Preston Federline, 21, and Jayden James Federline, 20, on her Instagram on Wednesday (Oct. 7). In a sweet pic, Spears can be seen posing between the two young men, who tower over her, in front of the sign at Dolly Parton's beloved Dollywood resort in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
"Wow wow!!! I didn't know this place existed, so incredibly cool and exciting," Spears, 44, wrote of the 165-acre amusement park and resort the late country icon took over and rebranded in 1986. The singer was pictured wearing a short blue skirt, flip-flops, a red-and-white striped shirt and a white surgical mask, while the boys rocked baggy jeans and white T-shirts, with Britney lamenting that it was "extremely hot and my skirt is too big for me."
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"Wow wow!!! I didn't know this place existed, so incredibly cool and exciting," Spears, 44, wrote of the 165-acre amusement park and resort the late country icon took over and rebranded in 1986. The singer was pictured wearing a short blue skirt, flip-flops, a red-and-white striped shirt and a white surgical mask, while the boys rocked baggy jeans and white T-shirts, with Britney lamenting that it was "extremely hot and my skirt is too big for me."
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#britney #white
29 days ago
Rosie O'Donnell has issued a public apology to Wynonna Judd for "assuming" she was a supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump.
In an interview for The Tangle podcast in August, the comedian - a fierce critic of the American leader - stated that the country singer was one of the only fans of Trump in her life.
"Now, I am friends with Wynonna Judd, who I love very much, and I've known her for many, many years," she told host Kyle Ridley at the time. "And she is a supporter of Trump. And somehow, we never bring it up. I give her a grace in a way... And I really love her, and I care about her, and, for some reason, I'm able to put that aside when we interact."
Last week, Judd clarified that she was "an independent" and never discussed her political beliefs during an interview for People, and on Wednesday, O'Donnell apologised to her longtime pal.
"I was wrong to ***** ume Wy was a Trump supporter just because she performed at marlargo (Mar-a-Lago)," the 64-year-old wrote on Instagram, referring to the Palm Beach, Florida resort owned by Trump. "But as she told me she has sung for seven presidents on both sides of the aisle (sic). My apologies here publicly (as I first made them privately) #friendship - she's touring her new album now - go see her SING like no one else on earth."
In addition, a representative for Judd told Entertainment Weekly that the 62-year-old "did not perform for Trump" when she was at Mar-a-Lago for an unrelated event and that the Tell Me Why star has performed for seven U.S. presidents over the course of her career, both Democrats and Republicans.
#judd #love
In an interview for The Tangle podcast in August, the comedian - a fierce critic of the American leader - stated that the country singer was one of the only fans of Trump in her life.
"Now, I am friends with Wynonna Judd, who I love very much, and I've known her for many, many years," she told host Kyle Ridley at the time. "And she is a supporter of Trump. And somehow, we never bring it up. I give her a grace in a way... And I really love her, and I care about her, and, for some reason, I'm able to put that aside when we interact."
Last week, Judd clarified that she was "an independent" and never discussed her political beliefs during an interview for People, and on Wednesday, O'Donnell apologised to her longtime pal.
"I was wrong to ***** ume Wy was a Trump supporter just because she performed at marlargo (Mar-a-Lago)," the 64-year-old wrote on Instagram, referring to the Palm Beach, Florida resort owned by Trump. "But as she told me she has sung for seven presidents on both sides of the aisle (sic). My apologies here publicly (as I first made them privately) #friendship - she's touring her new album now - go see her SING like no one else on earth."
In addition, a representative for Judd told Entertainment Weekly that the 62-year-old "did not perform for Trump" when she was at Mar-a-Lago for an unrelated event and that the Tell Me Why star has performed for seven U.S. presidents over the course of her career, both Democrats and Republicans.
#judd #love
29 days ago
A Medicaid divorce lets the at-home spouse keep the house and up to $162,660 while Medicaid covers the nursing home's $9,277 monthly bill.
The strategy requires a real court-ordered divorce, since Medicaid's five-year look-back treats uneven transfers as gifts and penalizes them.
Before filing, families should exhaust spousal refusal, Medicaid-compliant annuities, and exempt-asset conversions, since a divorce strips survivor benefits and medical decision rights.
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A Medicaid divorce, involves a long-married couple legally ending their marriage as part of a long-term care strategy. He enters a nursing home that Medicaid may cover, while she keeps the house and a larger share of their savings to protect her retirement. It's a real but uncommon strategy. State laws may vary, and many attorneys consider it a last resort.
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The strategy requires a real court-ordered divorce, since Medicaid's five-year look-back treats uneven transfers as gifts and penalizes them.
Before filing, families should exhaust spousal refusal, Medicaid-compliant annuities, and exempt-asset conversions, since a divorce strips survivor benefits and medical decision rights.
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A Medicaid divorce, involves a long-married couple legally ending their marriage as part of a long-term care strategy. He enters a nursing home that Medicaid may cover, while she keeps the house and a larger share of their savings to protect her retirement. It's a real but uncommon strategy. State laws may vary, and many attorneys consider it a last resort.
#medicaid #real #since #stocks
30 days ago
Ana de Armas and boyfriend Beto Montenegro were photographed leaving their Paris hotel together on Oct. 6th as the actress headed to Louis Vuitton's Spring-Summer 2027 show, according to Just Jared.
The 38-year-old actress wore a plunging black leather blazer and matching microshorts from the house's Resort 2027 collection. Tan straps threaded through silver rings lined the jacket's sides. She paired the outfit with black knee-high boots and a small brown handbag.
Montenegro, a Venezuelan musician, accompanied her in an olive jacket and brown trousers. He finished his look with sunglasses and bright pink sneakers.
De Armas is a Louis Vuitton house ambassador and appears in its Mythica high-jewelry campaign.
A separate photograph posted by Splash News on Oct. 7th showed the pair out after dark. The agency identified their destination as a Louis Vuitton afterparty.
#brown #Paris
The 38-year-old actress wore a plunging black leather blazer and matching microshorts from the house's Resort 2027 collection. Tan straps threaded through silver rings lined the jacket's sides. She paired the outfit with black knee-high boots and a small brown handbag.
Montenegro, a Venezuelan musician, accompanied her in an olive jacket and brown trousers. He finished his look with sunglasses and bright pink sneakers.
De Armas is a Louis Vuitton house ambassador and appears in its Mythica high-jewelry campaign.
A separate photograph posted by Splash News on Oct. 7th showed the pair out after dark. The agency identified their destination as a Louis Vuitton afterparty.
#brown #Paris
1 month ago
Like most Gen X-ers, 51-year-old Angelina Jolie likely had to study penmanship in elementary school. (As a fellow Gen X-er, I can attest that this particular class often lowered my grade point average.) But now that many schools place less emphasis on cursive, younger generations might struggle not only to write it, but to read it, too.
A recent post on the How Everything Works Instagram page shared a thank-you note reportedly written by Jolie for hotel staff. As the note goes viral, many have weighed in, calling it mostly illegible. This is causing quite a stir between generations, with some blaming a lack of education on this subject as the culprit.
The original poster added, for context, "Angelina Jolie left a handwritten thank you note for the staff after staying at a luxury hotel, but the internet quickly became more interested in trying to read it. Her distinctive cursive proved so difficult to decipher that people began sharing their guesses about what the note actually said, turning a simple message into an unexpected online puzzle. Some words were easier to make out than others, but the handwriting became the main attraction, with fans collectively trying to decode the entire note. What started as a thoughtful gesture from Jolie ended up becoming a viral guessing game over her handwriting."
Many commenters tried to transcribe the letter, which appears to have first been shared back in October, 2023. One commenter immediately notes how difficult it might be for Gen Z to read it. She first shares her take on what the note says. "'Thank you for a restful stay at your beautiful resort. The 'Maria' crew had a lovely time here. With love, Angelina Jolie' — With some context and if you know cursive, you can make most of it out. I don't think any GenZ's would know what this said."
Others suggested it was some kind of medical professional "script." This Instagrammer explains, in part, " This is NOT script. It's just her sloppy 'style' of writing. Yes. I'm a nurse."
#angelina #cursive #others
A recent post on the How Everything Works Instagram page shared a thank-you note reportedly written by Jolie for hotel staff. As the note goes viral, many have weighed in, calling it mostly illegible. This is causing quite a stir between generations, with some blaming a lack of education on this subject as the culprit.
The original poster added, for context, "Angelina Jolie left a handwritten thank you note for the staff after staying at a luxury hotel, but the internet quickly became more interested in trying to read it. Her distinctive cursive proved so difficult to decipher that people began sharing their guesses about what the note actually said, turning a simple message into an unexpected online puzzle. Some words were easier to make out than others, but the handwriting became the main attraction, with fans collectively trying to decode the entire note. What started as a thoughtful gesture from Jolie ended up becoming a viral guessing game over her handwriting."
Many commenters tried to transcribe the letter, which appears to have first been shared back in October, 2023. One commenter immediately notes how difficult it might be for Gen Z to read it. She first shares her take on what the note says. "'Thank you for a restful stay at your beautiful resort. The 'Maria' crew had a lovely time here. With love, Angelina Jolie' — With some context and if you know cursive, you can make most of it out. I don't think any GenZ's would know what this said."
Others suggested it was some kind of medical professional "script." This Instagrammer explains, in part, " This is NOT script. It's just her sloppy 'style' of writing. Yes. I'm a nurse."
#angelina #cursive #others
1 month ago
Carrot Top has been photographed at church in his first reported public sighting since his Las Vegas hospitalization, TMZ reported Monday.
The 61-year-old comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is planning to return to the stage later this month. His representative authenticated the photographs for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, which reported the update Oct. 5.
His performances were canceled beginning Sept. 18, when he was admitted to the hospital. Representative Jami Schlicher confirmed that he was receiving medical care and asked for privacy on behalf of his family, PEOPLE reported.
"We are thinking of him and wish him strength as he receives the care and support he needs," MGM Resorts said in a statement reported by The Independent.
The photographs were taken Sunday, Oct. 4, at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church, according to Page Six. Thompson wore a light-blue shirt and jeans and stood with other churchgoers while waiting to speak with a priest.
#thompson #church #representative #carrot
The 61-year-old comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is planning to return to the stage later this month. His representative authenticated the photographs for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, which reported the update Oct. 5.
His performances were canceled beginning Sept. 18, when he was admitted to the hospital. Representative Jami Schlicher confirmed that he was receiving medical care and asked for privacy on behalf of his family, PEOPLE reported.
"We are thinking of him and wish him strength as he receives the care and support he needs," MGM Resorts said in a statement reported by The Independent.
The photographs were taken Sunday, Oct. 4, at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church, according to Page Six. Thompson wore a light-blue shirt and jeans and stood with other churchgoers while waiting to speak with a priest.
#thompson #church #representative #carrot
1 month ago
Kerry Washington attended Netflix's Animals LA premiere at the Westwood Village Theatre alongside her co-star Ben Affleck.
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The actress wore a white asymmetric dress from the Carolina Herrera Resort 2027 collection, and this is one of those looks I only like from certain angles.
Front-on, I find the darting across the top and the point where it overlaps the skirt a little bothersome. There's something about those lines meeting at the waist that interrupts the simplicity I want from this dress.
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#dress #affleck
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The actress wore a white asymmetric dress from the Carolina Herrera Resort 2027 collection, and this is one of those looks I only like from certain angles.
Front-on, I find the darting across the top and the point where it overlaps the skirt a little bothersome. There's something about those lines meeting at the waist that interrupts the simplicity I want from this dress.
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#dress #affleck
1 month ago
Major League Baseball (MLB) leadership is no longer considering holding a game inside a national park, according to a letter commissioner Robert Manfred sent to officials in Teton county, Wyoming, on Thursday in what could be the league's biggest swing-and-a-miss off the diamond.
On 26 September, the Washington Post reported that MLB had reached out to the White House about staging a one-day game at Grand Teton national park in Wyoming. Teton county describes itself as a "a year-round resort community" and sits within the Jackson Hole valley. It's also a habitat for grizzly bears, osprey, bison and more.
News of MLB's outreach to the federal government quickly sparked concern about the impact that erecting a field and the infrastructure to hold spectators could have on the natural landscape and habitat of scores of wildlife that call the 310,000-acre (125,500-hectare) park home.
In the letter, Manfred noted that MLB had held games at places like the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina and the nation's oldest Negro Leagues stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. He added that MLB staff had been doing their due diligence to see whether a game at Grand Teton was possible and to evaluate the potential environmental impact.
"Since the story was reported, it has become clear that the local community does not want us to continue Grand Teton national park as a potential site," Manfred wrote.
#park #national
On 26 September, the Washington Post reported that MLB had reached out to the White House about staging a one-day game at Grand Teton national park in Wyoming. Teton county describes itself as a "a year-round resort community" and sits within the Jackson Hole valley. It's also a habitat for grizzly bears, osprey, bison and more.
News of MLB's outreach to the federal government quickly sparked concern about the impact that erecting a field and the infrastructure to hold spectators could have on the natural landscape and habitat of scores of wildlife that call the 310,000-acre (125,500-hectare) park home.
In the letter, Manfred noted that MLB had held games at places like the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina and the nation's oldest Negro Leagues stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. He added that MLB staff had been doing their due diligence to see whether a game at Grand Teton was possible and to evaluate the potential environmental impact.
"Since the story was reported, it has become clear that the local community does not want us to continue Grand Teton national park as a potential site," Manfred wrote.
#park #national
1 month ago
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are putting one of their Nashville-area homes up for sale after finalizing their divorce. The Franklin, Tennessee, estate now carries a price of just under $7 million. The former couple listed the property after reaching a settlement over their ******* ets.
Real estate sources told TMZ that the couple listed the home on Wednesday. The estate was custom-built and features over 10 acres and over 7,000 square feet of living area. The property has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It also offers views of the Tennessee countryside.
The home includes a chef's kitchen and a media den that looks over a glass-walled automotive showroom. On the outside, the estate has a covered porch and an outdoor kitchen. It also has outdoor dining and living ******* es. The outdoor ******* e is completed by a resort-style pool.
The listing is held by Erik Levin of Benchmark Realty and Greg Sanford of Greg Sanford Real Estate. The sale comes after Jelly Roll and Bunnie finalized their divorce in July. Court documents obtained by TMZ show that the former couple reached a settlement covering their aircraft, cars, homes, and intellectual property. Jelly Roll also agreed to give Bunnie a one-time lump-sum payment.
It was previously reported that movers appeared at the property in June. Exclusive photos showed a large moving truck outside while workers appeared to remove items from the home. Jelly Roll filed for divorce in May, and sources with direct knowledge said the split came from a mutual decision handled privately. Jelly Roll and Bunnie married in August 2016 after meeting the year before.
#bunnie #property #tennessee
Real estate sources told TMZ that the couple listed the home on Wednesday. The estate was custom-built and features over 10 acres and over 7,000 square feet of living area. The property has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It also offers views of the Tennessee countryside.
The home includes a chef's kitchen and a media den that looks over a glass-walled automotive showroom. On the outside, the estate has a covered porch and an outdoor kitchen. It also has outdoor dining and living ******* es. The outdoor ******* e is completed by a resort-style pool.
The listing is held by Erik Levin of Benchmark Realty and Greg Sanford of Greg Sanford Real Estate. The sale comes after Jelly Roll and Bunnie finalized their divorce in July. Court documents obtained by TMZ show that the former couple reached a settlement covering their aircraft, cars, homes, and intellectual property. Jelly Roll also agreed to give Bunnie a one-time lump-sum payment.
It was previously reported that movers appeared at the property in June. Exclusive photos showed a large moving truck outside while workers appeared to remove items from the home. Jelly Roll filed for divorce in May, and sources with direct knowledge said the split came from a mutual decision handled privately. Jelly Roll and Bunnie married in August 2016 after meeting the year before.
#bunnie #property #tennessee
2 months ago
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Hosted by Mariska Hargitay and live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards welcomed over 20 first-time nominees, including Chase Infiniti for The Testaments, Hacks star Megan Stalter, Sarah Pidgeon for FX's Love Story, and Carey Mulligan, who is up for two Emmy nominations for her role as Lindsay Crane-Martín in Netflix's Beef.
Mulligan attended tonight's ceremony in a dress designed by everyone's favorite minimalist duo, the Olsen twins. And yet, despite The Row's restrained approach to fashion, Mulligan's resort 27 dress is anything but. It's colorful. It's playful. It's eye-catching. The sky-blue strapless dress teases a reveal of a stark-white underpinning at the neckline, overlayed with patterned embroidery. Mulligan wore for minimal jewelry—no necklace, opting instead for stunning diamond stud earrings and a pearl ring.
The back of the dress features a deconstructed bow that drapes down to meet the hem, where a pair of pointed-toe heels peek out from underneath. See the entirety of Mulligan's look below.
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Hosted by Mariska Hargitay and live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards welcomed over 20 first-time nominees, including Chase Infiniti for The Testaments, Hacks star Megan Stalter, Sarah Pidgeon for FX's Love Story, and Carey Mulligan, who is up for two Emmy nominations for her role as Lindsay Crane-Martín in Netflix's Beef.
Mulligan attended tonight's ceremony in a dress designed by everyone's favorite minimalist duo, the Olsen twins. And yet, despite The Row's restrained approach to fashion, Mulligan's resort 27 dress is anything but. It's colorful. It's playful. It's eye-catching. The sky-blue strapless dress teases a reveal of a stark-white underpinning at the neckline, overlayed with patterned embroidery. Mulligan wore for minimal jewelry—no necklace, opting instead for stunning diamond stud earrings and a pearl ring.
The back of the dress features a deconstructed bow that drapes down to meet the hem, where a pair of pointed-toe heels peek out from underneath. See the entirety of Mulligan's look below.
#credit
2 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to every American adult if his Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election needs congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday, while pledging to try to make it happen.
Trump made the unusual pitch at the party's midterm convention in Dallas last week, promising a "Trump Dividend" if voters keep the GOP in power on Capitol Hill. The president later told CBS News Texas that he did not think Congress would need to authorize the payments, though he did not specify how he could spend more than $1 trillion without lawmakers' authorization.
But Johnson, R-La., said congressional approval is needed. "I would ***** ume, yes, he'd need Congress to act, and that's a creative idea," he said.
A few hours later, Trump said he would deliver on his promise. "The 5,000's going to happen, 100%," he told reporters before boarding Air Force One in Ireland, where he attended a pro golf tournament at his resort.
Johnson, meanwhile, said he would work to get Trump's proposal through Congress despite a small Republican margin.
#proposal
Trump made the unusual pitch at the party's midterm convention in Dallas last week, promising a "Trump Dividend" if voters keep the GOP in power on Capitol Hill. The president later told CBS News Texas that he did not think Congress would need to authorize the payments, though he did not specify how he could spend more than $1 trillion without lawmakers' authorization.
But Johnson, R-La., said congressional approval is needed. "I would ***** ume, yes, he'd need Congress to act, and that's a creative idea," he said.
A few hours later, Trump said he would deliver on his promise. "The 5,000's going to happen, 100%," he told reporters before boarding Air Force One in Ireland, where he attended a pro golf tournament at his resort.
Johnson, meanwhile, said he would work to get Trump's proposal through Congress despite a small Republican margin.
#proposal
2 months ago
If you turn to Gordon Ramsay for cooking advice, the legendary chef is probably going to have some useful info, but if it's frozen food you're curious about, the man has sent some mixed signals over the years. As a famous TV yeller/chef, Ramsay is known for speaking his mind on foods he won't touch, and one thing he's been keen to attack in the past is frozen food meals. While many of us might turn to a frozen pizza or burrito for a cheap, quick meal when we don't have the energy to cook, Ramsay once told Bon Appétit it's the one type of food he refuses to eat.
As for why we won't touch frozen food, Ramsay's reasons are understandable, but they're also a little tone-deaf. "It's so easy to prepare a quick meal using fresh produce, such as a simple stir-fry, but people still resort to ready meals that all taste exactly the same," he told the outlet. It's certainly true that there are plenty of quick and easy recipes if you're in a rush and that plenty of frozen foods are of less-than-ideal quality.
But in the life of most non-celebrity chefs, there are times when you simply don't have the ingredients, time, or energy to cook. Additionally, it appears that Ramsay doesn't think every frozen meal tastes the same, or else he wouldn't have launched his own line of frozen meals called "By Chef Ramsay" in 2023. Maybe his frozen chicken pot pie really is that much better?
Read more: 18 Frozen Dinner Brands, Ranked From Worst To Best
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#chef #foods
As for why we won't touch frozen food, Ramsay's reasons are understandable, but they're also a little tone-deaf. "It's so easy to prepare a quick meal using fresh produce, such as a simple stir-fry, but people still resort to ready meals that all taste exactly the same," he told the outlet. It's certainly true that there are plenty of quick and easy recipes if you're in a rush and that plenty of frozen foods are of less-than-ideal quality.
But in the life of most non-celebrity chefs, there are times when you simply don't have the ingredients, time, or energy to cook. Additionally, it appears that Ramsay doesn't think every frozen meal tastes the same, or else he wouldn't have launched his own line of frozen meals called "By Chef Ramsay" in 2023. Maybe his frozen chicken pot pie really is that much better?
Read more: 18 Frozen Dinner Brands, Ranked From Worst To Best
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#chef #foods
2 months ago
ASPEN, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 03: Loreal Sarkisian attends the Aspen Snow Ball at The St. Regis Aspen Resort on February 03, 2024 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Nick Tininenko/Getty Images for Children's Oncology Support Fund) Getty
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 01: USC **** istant track and field coach, and wife of Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns, Loreal Smith, reacts prior to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 01, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and wife, Loreal Sarkisian, have made it abundantly clear that the two appear to have reconciled. Back in 2024, the couple announced that they planned to file for divorce.
Yet, over the last year, Loreal has once again been a regular at Texas football games. Ahead of Texas' showdown against Ohio State in Week 2, Loreal revealed that her passion for fashion was recognized by ESPN among other outlets during the Longhorns' season opener.
Sarkisian's wife is balancing the start of the college football season with New York Fashion Week. Loreal grabbed attention for her stylish white dress during Texas' win over Texas State in the season opener.
#state #coach
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 01: USC **** istant track and field coach, and wife of Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns, Loreal Smith, reacts prior to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 01, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and wife, Loreal Sarkisian, have made it abundantly clear that the two appear to have reconciled. Back in 2024, the couple announced that they planned to file for divorce.
Yet, over the last year, Loreal has once again been a regular at Texas football games. Ahead of Texas' showdown against Ohio State in Week 2, Loreal revealed that her passion for fashion was recognized by ESPN among other outlets during the Longhorns' season opener.
Sarkisian's wife is balancing the start of the college football season with New York Fashion Week. Loreal grabbed attention for her stylish white dress during Texas' win over Texas State in the season opener.
#state #coach
2 months ago
One of New Mexico's premier golf tournaments tees off next week.
The New Mexico Open returns Monday at Turtleback Mountain Golf and Resort, the second-year host of the state open.
All three rounds of the 54-hole tournament will be contested at the Elephant ******* e-based course. The open concludes Wednesday.
Three things to know about the New Mexico Open:
Notable names are scheduled to play
#turtleback #resort
The New Mexico Open returns Monday at Turtleback Mountain Golf and Resort, the second-year host of the state open.
All three rounds of the 54-hole tournament will be contested at the Elephant ******* e-based course. The open concludes Wednesday.
Three things to know about the New Mexico Open:
Notable names are scheduled to play
#turtleback #resort
2 months ago
Kate Moss, Jordyn Woods, Elle Fanning and more stars took their footwear back to basics at the front rows of spring 2027 New York Fashion Week. The stars opted out of the flashier shoe trends popping up on the runways. Instead, they punctuated their looks with classic pointed-toe pumps, breathing new life into a timeless classic. Kate Moss GC Images Moss attended the Tommy Hilfiger fashion show at The Plaza Hotel on Thursday. The supermodel went for a laid-back ****** on-up and jeans look, but elevated it by wearing the Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 105 high-heel style in black. The Gianvito 105 is the luxury shoe designer's signature style. The shoes are crafted from a rich, smooth napa leather and are defined by a sleek 105mm stiletto heel and a statement pointy toe. The shoes feature a flattering, low-cut vamp that exposes the front of the foot. Elle Fanning GC Images Fanning attended the Coach spring 2027 fashion show at Basketball City on Wednesday. She wore a statement leopard-print double-breasted coat paired with a white star-studded Coach Tabby bag from the brand's resort 2027 collection. The actress also wore a pointed-toe black leather pump, similar to Moss', though Fanning's pair featured a slightly more elongated toe and a
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2 months ago
BRATISLAVA, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Poland averted a threat to one of its border crossings with Ukraine overnight and expects its crossings will be targeted as Moscow strikes trade routes to try to weaken Kyiv economically, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday.
He spoke after drones hit a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova in the southern region of Odesa, killing two people on Wednesday.
"Last night, thanks to cooperation between our services and their Ukrainian counterparts, a direct threat to one of the border crossings was averted," Tusk told a press conference in the Slovak capital Bratislava.
"As you know, Russia has already resorted to provocative attacks on border crossings - for instance, in Moldova. We expect similar actions targeting border crossings with Ukraine in other countries, including Poland."
Russia did not immediately comment on Tusk's remarks.
#ukraine #bratislava #Russia
He spoke after drones hit a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova in the southern region of Odesa, killing two people on Wednesday.
"Last night, thanks to cooperation between our services and their Ukrainian counterparts, a direct threat to one of the border crossings was averted," Tusk told a press conference in the Slovak capital Bratislava.
"As you know, Russia has already resorted to provocative attacks on border crossings - for instance, in Moldova. We expect similar actions targeting border crossings with Ukraine in other countries, including Poland."
Russia did not immediately comment on Tusk's remarks.
#ukraine #bratislava #Russia
2 months ago
Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) is offering investors a nearly 3.5% yield. The average bank's yield is around 2.2%, and the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has a tiny 1% yield. If you are looking for a high-yield bank stock, Scotiabank, as it is more commonly known, is probably worth a close look. But the real dividend story is about consistency. Here's what you need to know.
Recently, Scotiabank made a major change in its business. For a long time, the Canadian bank had skipped the U.S. market, focusing instead on Central and South America. That differentiated it from its large Canadian peers, which had focused on growth in the U.S. Scotiabank's plans didn't work out as well as hoped, so it shifted gears. Now, like its peers, it is increasing its focus on the U.S., with a goal of offering its services from Mexico to Canada. Those three countries are contiguous and important trading partners.
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What's notable is that Scotiabank has made this shift without resorting to a dividend cut. In fact, the biggest impact that dividend investors felt was a one-year pause in dividend increases. When you look at the company's history, however, that makes total sense. Scotiabank has paid dividends every year since 1833, over 190 years ago. And, unlike many of the largest U.S. banks, it also didn't cut its dividend during the Great Recession.
Scotiabank's efforts to grow in the U.S. market will likely be a net positive, but the real story here isn't about growth. This is a slow-and-steady business that will help you build wealth over time. Dividend reinvestment would allow for powerful compounding, given the above-average yield and incredible dividend history. The real story, then, is consistency, which is powered by the bank's Canadian operations.
#Dividend #time
Recently, Scotiabank made a major change in its business. For a long time, the Canadian bank had skipped the U.S. market, focusing instead on Central and South America. That differentiated it from its large Canadian peers, which had focused on growth in the U.S. Scotiabank's plans didn't work out as well as hoped, so it shifted gears. Now, like its peers, it is increasing its focus on the U.S., with a goal of offering its services from Mexico to Canada. Those three countries are contiguous and important trading partners.
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What's notable is that Scotiabank has made this shift without resorting to a dividend cut. In fact, the biggest impact that dividend investors felt was a one-year pause in dividend increases. When you look at the company's history, however, that makes total sense. Scotiabank has paid dividends every year since 1833, over 190 years ago. And, unlike many of the largest U.S. banks, it also didn't cut its dividend during the Great Recession.
Scotiabank's efforts to grow in the U.S. market will likely be a net positive, but the real story here isn't about growth. This is a slow-and-steady business that will help you build wealth over time. Dividend reinvestment would allow for powerful compounding, given the above-average yield and incredible dividend history. The real story, then, is consistency, which is powered by the bank's Canadian operations.
#Dividend #time
2 months ago
The biggest oil companies in the United States are playing hardball in unionized labor negotiations in a bid to get more concessions from workers' unions in the new contracts.
Over the past few years, some of the top U.S. refining companies have resorted to lockouts to ensure most of the company management's proposals in new labor contracts are accepted.
The trend began earlier this decade with Exxon locking out in 2021 as many as 650 workers out of the Beaumont refinery for 10 months. This was the longest labor dispute at a U.S. refinery in four decades.
Five years later, BP and Marathon are currently in a similar position, locking out workers at their Whiting, Indiana, and Martinez, California, refineries, respectively, amid labor disputes over union contracts.
The refineries continue to operate with contractors, supervisors, and replacement workers. The continued operations show that Big Oil is not as afraid as it used to be to use replacement staff while seeking concessions from the unions.
#contracts #unions #refinery
Over the past few years, some of the top U.S. refining companies have resorted to lockouts to ensure most of the company management's proposals in new labor contracts are accepted.
The trend began earlier this decade with Exxon locking out in 2021 as many as 650 workers out of the Beaumont refinery for 10 months. This was the longest labor dispute at a U.S. refinery in four decades.
Five years later, BP and Marathon are currently in a similar position, locking out workers at their Whiting, Indiana, and Martinez, California, refineries, respectively, amid labor disputes over union contracts.
The refineries continue to operate with contractors, supervisors, and replacement workers. The continued operations show that Big Oil is not as afraid as it used to be to use replacement staff while seeking concessions from the unions.
#contracts #unions #refinery
2 months ago
On August 4, Wynn Resorts Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) reported second quarter 2026 results showing net income more than doubling to $140.1 million from $66.2 million a year earlier, while revenue climbed to $1.86 billion. Diluted earnings per share jumped to $1.32 from $0.64. Behind that headline number sits a messier picture: one Macau property carried the quarter while Las Vegas and Boston watched their profits shrink, even as management pressed ahead with a resort in the United Arab Emirates that will not open until September 2027.
Wynn Palace did the heavy lifting this quarter. Revenue jumped $113.8 million to $653.4 million, and Adjusted Property EBITDAR climbed to $201.5 million from $157.2 million a year earlier. The mass market table games win percentage came in at 29.7%, well above the 22.3% posted in the second quarter of 2025, a sign that ordinary gamblers, not just high rollers, are spending more at the tables. Las Vegas also showed discipline where it counts: the table games win percentage reached 23.9%, inside the property's expected 22% to 26% range and up from 21.8% a year earlier.
Wynn Resorts backed up the earnings jump with capital returns. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable August 28, to shareholders of record as of August 14. The company also bought back 741,098 shares during the quarter at an average price of $101.20, spending $75.0 million, and still has $326.1 million left under its repurchase authorization. Construction, meanwhile, continues on Wynn Al Marjan Island, the joint venture project in Ras Al Khaimah, with life-to-date cash contributions reaching $1.06 billion as of June 30.
Strip away Wynn Palace and the picture changes. Adjusted Property EBITDAR fell at three of Wynn's four properties. Las Vegas Operations brought in $4.6 million more revenue, but EBITDAR still dropped $19.6 million to $215.2 million, meaning costs ate into the top-line gain. Encore Boston Harbor had it worse on both ends, with revenue down $6.4 million to $209.3 million and EBITDAR down $7.8 million to $56.1 million; its table games win percentage slipped to 18.1% from 21.3% a year earlier, even though it stayed inside the expected 18% to 22% range.
Wynn Macau's revenue rose $7.3 million, but EBITDAR still slipped to $95.5 million from $96.5 million, and its VIP table games win percentage of 2.58% fell well short of both the prior year's 3.41% and the property's own 3.1% to 3.4% target range. Wynn Palace's VIP win percentage of 2.97% missed its target range too, even with mass market strength carrying the property overall.
#ebitdar
Wynn Palace did the heavy lifting this quarter. Revenue jumped $113.8 million to $653.4 million, and Adjusted Property EBITDAR climbed to $201.5 million from $157.2 million a year earlier. The mass market table games win percentage came in at 29.7%, well above the 22.3% posted in the second quarter of 2025, a sign that ordinary gamblers, not just high rollers, are spending more at the tables. Las Vegas also showed discipline where it counts: the table games win percentage reached 23.9%, inside the property's expected 22% to 26% range and up from 21.8% a year earlier.
Wynn Resorts backed up the earnings jump with capital returns. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable August 28, to shareholders of record as of August 14. The company also bought back 741,098 shares during the quarter at an average price of $101.20, spending $75.0 million, and still has $326.1 million left under its repurchase authorization. Construction, meanwhile, continues on Wynn Al Marjan Island, the joint venture project in Ras Al Khaimah, with life-to-date cash contributions reaching $1.06 billion as of June 30.
Strip away Wynn Palace and the picture changes. Adjusted Property EBITDAR fell at three of Wynn's four properties. Las Vegas Operations brought in $4.6 million more revenue, but EBITDAR still dropped $19.6 million to $215.2 million, meaning costs ate into the top-line gain. Encore Boston Harbor had it worse on both ends, with revenue down $6.4 million to $209.3 million and EBITDAR down $7.8 million to $56.1 million; its table games win percentage slipped to 18.1% from 21.3% a year earlier, even though it stayed inside the expected 18% to 22% range.
Wynn Macau's revenue rose $7.3 million, but EBITDAR still slipped to $95.5 million from $96.5 million, and its VIP table games win percentage of 2.58% fell well short of both the prior year's 3.41% and the property's own 3.1% to 3.4% target range. Wynn Palace's VIP win percentage of 2.97% missed its target range too, even with mass market strength carrying the property overall.
#ebitdar
2 months ago
Over a decade later, one of the most shocking moves in NBA history still requires a lot of brain power to process. Kevin Durant's decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors in 2016 is one of those history-altering events whose ripple effects can still be felt today.
After giving up a 3-1 series lead in the 2016 Western Conference Finals, Durant joined the arch-rivals to team up with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. That quartet of first-ballot Hall-of-Famers made the following couple of years skippable as they cruised their way to back-to-back NBA championships.
You know the story by now. The Thunder went all in to keep Durant. And despite their organizational pleas and pitches, it wasn't enough to convince the NBA superstar to stick around and run it back. His exit took a decade to get over as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped heal the scars with a Larry O'Brien trophy in 2025.
In one of an endless supply of perspectives on Durant's decision, Dion Waiters weighed in with his two cents. He appeared on the 'Real Talk with MJ' podcast in Oct. 2024 to reflect on his exit and how it affected the role player's next move as he signed a last-resort one-year deal with the Miami Heat in the aftermath.
"We was in the WCF up 3-1 against Golden State. Tricked it off, bro. We're supposed to went to the Finals against Cleveland," Waiters said. "I feel like we would've beaten Cleveland. We just messed up at the right time, bro."
#back #golden #decade
After giving up a 3-1 series lead in the 2016 Western Conference Finals, Durant joined the arch-rivals to team up with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. That quartet of first-ballot Hall-of-Famers made the following couple of years skippable as they cruised their way to back-to-back NBA championships.
You know the story by now. The Thunder went all in to keep Durant. And despite their organizational pleas and pitches, it wasn't enough to convince the NBA superstar to stick around and run it back. His exit took a decade to get over as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped heal the scars with a Larry O'Brien trophy in 2025.
In one of an endless supply of perspectives on Durant's decision, Dion Waiters weighed in with his two cents. He appeared on the 'Real Talk with MJ' podcast in Oct. 2024 to reflect on his exit and how it affected the role player's next move as he signed a last-resort one-year deal with the Miami Heat in the aftermath.
"We was in the WCF up 3-1 against Golden State. Tricked it off, bro. We're supposed to went to the Finals against Cleveland," Waiters said. "I feel like we would've beaten Cleveland. We just messed up at the right time, bro."
#back #golden #decade
2 months ago
The biggest oil companies in the United States are playing hardball in unionized labor negotiations in a bid to get more concessions from workers' unions in the new contracts.
Over the past few years, some of the top U.S. refining companies have resorted to lockouts to ensure most of the company management's proposals in new labor contracts are accepted.
The trend began earlier this decade with Exxon locking out in 2021 as many as 650 workers out of the Beaumont refinery for 10 months. This was the longest labor dispute at a U.S. refinery in four decades.
Five years later, BP and Marathon are currently in a similar position, locking out workers at their Whiting, Indiana, and Martinez, California, refineries, respectively, amid labor disputes over union contracts.
The refineries continue to operate with contractors, supervisors, and replacement workers. The continued operations show that Big Oil is not as afraid as it used to be to use replacement staff while seeking concessions from the unions.
#contracts
Over the past few years, some of the top U.S. refining companies have resorted to lockouts to ensure most of the company management's proposals in new labor contracts are accepted.
The trend began earlier this decade with Exxon locking out in 2021 as many as 650 workers out of the Beaumont refinery for 10 months. This was the longest labor dispute at a U.S. refinery in four decades.
Five years later, BP and Marathon are currently in a similar position, locking out workers at their Whiting, Indiana, and Martinez, California, refineries, respectively, amid labor disputes over union contracts.
The refineries continue to operate with contractors, supervisors, and replacement workers. The continued operations show that Big Oil is not as afraid as it used to be to use replacement staff while seeking concessions from the unions.
#contracts
2 months ago
On August 4, Wynn Resorts Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) reported second quarter 2026 results showing net income more than doubling to $140.1 million from $66.2 million a year earlier, while revenue climbed to $1.86 billion. Diluted earnings per share jumped to $1.32 from $0.64. Behind that headline number sits a messier picture: one Macau property carried the quarter while Las Vegas and Boston watched their profits shrink, even as management pressed ahead with a resort in the United Arab Emirates that will not open until September 2027.
Wynn Palace did the heavy lifting this quarter. Revenue jumped $113.8 million to $653.4 million, and Adjusted Property EBITDAR climbed to $201.5 million from $157.2 million a year earlier. The mass market table games win percentage came in at 29.7%, well above the 22.3% posted in the second quarter of 2025, a sign that ordinary gamblers, not just high rollers, are spending more at the tables. Las Vegas also showed discipline where it counts: the table games win percentage reached 23.9%, inside the property's expected 22% to 26% range and up from 21.8% a year earlier.
Wynn Resorts backed up the earnings jump with capital returns. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable August 28, to shareholders of record as of August 14. The company also bought back 741,098 shares during the quarter at an average price of $101.20, spending $75.0 million, and still has $326.1 million left under its repurchase authorization. Construction, meanwhile, continues on Wynn Al Marjan Island, the joint venture project in Ras Al Khaimah, with life-to-date cash contributions reaching $1.06 billion as of June 30.
Strip away Wynn Palace and the picture changes. Adjusted Property EBITDAR fell at three of Wynn's four properties. Las Vegas Operations brought in $4.6 million more revenue, but EBITDAR still dropped $19.6 million to $215.2 million, meaning costs ate into the top-line gain. Encore Boston Harbor had it worse on both ends, with revenue down $6.4 million to $209.3 million and EBITDAR down $7.8 million to $56.1 million; its table games win percentage slipped to 18.1% from 21.3% a year earlier, even though it stayed inside the expected 18% to 22% range.
Wynn Macau's revenue rose $7.3 million, but EBITDAR still slipped to $95.5 million from $96.5 million, and its VIP table games win percentage of 2.58% fell well short of both the prior year's 3.41% and the property's own 3.1% to 3.4% target range. Wynn Palace's VIP win percentage of 2.97% missed its target range too, even with mass market strength carrying the property overall.
#quarter #property #year #earlier
Wynn Palace did the heavy lifting this quarter. Revenue jumped $113.8 million to $653.4 million, and Adjusted Property EBITDAR climbed to $201.5 million from $157.2 million a year earlier. The mass market table games win percentage came in at 29.7%, well above the 22.3% posted in the second quarter of 2025, a sign that ordinary gamblers, not just high rollers, are spending more at the tables. Las Vegas also showed discipline where it counts: the table games win percentage reached 23.9%, inside the property's expected 22% to 26% range and up from 21.8% a year earlier.
Wynn Resorts backed up the earnings jump with capital returns. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable August 28, to shareholders of record as of August 14. The company also bought back 741,098 shares during the quarter at an average price of $101.20, spending $75.0 million, and still has $326.1 million left under its repurchase authorization. Construction, meanwhile, continues on Wynn Al Marjan Island, the joint venture project in Ras Al Khaimah, with life-to-date cash contributions reaching $1.06 billion as of June 30.
Strip away Wynn Palace and the picture changes. Adjusted Property EBITDAR fell at three of Wynn's four properties. Las Vegas Operations brought in $4.6 million more revenue, but EBITDAR still dropped $19.6 million to $215.2 million, meaning costs ate into the top-line gain. Encore Boston Harbor had it worse on both ends, with revenue down $6.4 million to $209.3 million and EBITDAR down $7.8 million to $56.1 million; its table games win percentage slipped to 18.1% from 21.3% a year earlier, even though it stayed inside the expected 18% to 22% range.
Wynn Macau's revenue rose $7.3 million, but EBITDAR still slipped to $95.5 million from $96.5 million, and its VIP table games win percentage of 2.58% fell well short of both the prior year's 3.41% and the property's own 3.1% to 3.4% target range. Wynn Palace's VIP win percentage of 2.97% missed its target range too, even with mass market strength carrying the property overall.
#quarter #property #year #earlier
2 months ago
Mariana Di Girolamo also attended the Wild Horse Nine photocall during the Venice Film Festival.
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And the reason I didn't recognise her at first when I was working on her Chanel premiere look is because she looks completely different in this Chanel Resort 2027 ensemble.
Even with the minor issue I had with the premiere look, what I loved about it was how youthful it felt. It had rising-star energy.
As chic as this black-and-white Chanel look is for the photocall, I feel that it ages her. I would like to point to one element – the jacket or the shoes – but it is very much a collective effort.
#chanel #look #photocall #wild
Carlo Paloni/Getty Images
And the reason I didn't recognise her at first when I was working on her Chanel premiere look is because she looks completely different in this Chanel Resort 2027 ensemble.
Even with the minor issue I had with the premiere look, what I loved about it was how youthful it felt. It had rising-star energy.
As chic as this black-and-white Chanel look is for the photocall, I feel that it ages her. I would like to point to one element – the jacket or the shoes – but it is very much a collective effort.
#chanel #look #photocall #wild
2 months ago
Charlie Woods is now officially affiliated with one of the world's biggest golf brands.
Woods, a senior at the Benjamin School and son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, signed an NIL contract with TaylorMade in a deal announced on Friday, Sept. 4.
A Florida State golf commit, Woods is currently in Ponte Vedra Beach competing in the Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. He shot 71 (1-under) in the first round to enter the clubhouse in the tournament's top 10.
TaylorMade has become a prominent brand in Woods' junior golf career.
In 2025, Woods won the Team TaylorMade Invitational in May 2025 at the Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. He prevailed in an elite field of junior golfers, including No. 1-ranked Miles Russell, in the biggest American Junior Golf ******* ociation (AJGA) victory of his young career.
#junior #benjamin
Woods, a senior at the Benjamin School and son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, signed an NIL contract with TaylorMade in a deal announced on Friday, Sept. 4.
A Florida State golf commit, Woods is currently in Ponte Vedra Beach competing in the Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. He shot 71 (1-under) in the first round to enter the clubhouse in the tournament's top 10.
TaylorMade has become a prominent brand in Woods' junior golf career.
In 2025, Woods won the Team TaylorMade Invitational in May 2025 at the Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. He prevailed in an elite field of junior golfers, including No. 1-ranked Miles Russell, in the biggest American Junior Golf ******* ociation (AJGA) victory of his young career.
#junior #benjamin
2 months ago
Several of architect David McLay Kidd's most popular courses have focused on extreme and creative playability, with Gamble Sands in Washington and Mammoth Dunes at Sand Valley in Wisconsin as prime examples. Even his first-ever design, the original Bandon Dunes layout at the famed resort of the same name in Oregon, put playability at the forefront.
Kidd had a few deviations from the playability theme in his career, but in recent years he has talked at length about designing courses that are approachable for any level of golfer. The trick, he has said, is to challenge the best players while allowing less-skilled golfers to keep swinging.
Consider that challenge accepted at Bone Valley in Florida, his latest completed creation that will open in late September for preview play at the well-regarded Streamsong Resort. Built with an appreciation of the resort's other courses and with those layouts' DNA in mind, Kidd has constructed a new, full-sized 18 that offers ample width and plenty of opportunities to bounce **** into greens – those are keys to playability for less-skilled players.
But just as megalodon shark teeth can be found in the sand piles left over from the site's history as a phosphate mining operation, Bone Valley can offer a bit of a bite. Stray too far from the best scoring lines, and even the best players will struggle with the angles as they attempt to set up birdie putts.
"My team and I felt like we got to build something really, really fun both visually, strategically, creatively," Kidd said. "I think golfers, when they come here, won't be disappointed. I think they'll have a blast trying to figure out how to navigate their way through. I think every hole has a dozen different attacks you could make, a thousand different ways you could recover from error. It's not overly penal, but she is going to put up a fight against scoring. I think I've been able to refine that over the last dozen years or so."
#think #players #dunes
Kidd had a few deviations from the playability theme in his career, but in recent years he has talked at length about designing courses that are approachable for any level of golfer. The trick, he has said, is to challenge the best players while allowing less-skilled golfers to keep swinging.
Consider that challenge accepted at Bone Valley in Florida, his latest completed creation that will open in late September for preview play at the well-regarded Streamsong Resort. Built with an appreciation of the resort's other courses and with those layouts' DNA in mind, Kidd has constructed a new, full-sized 18 that offers ample width and plenty of opportunities to bounce **** into greens – those are keys to playability for less-skilled players.
But just as megalodon shark teeth can be found in the sand piles left over from the site's history as a phosphate mining operation, Bone Valley can offer a bit of a bite. Stray too far from the best scoring lines, and even the best players will struggle with the angles as they attempt to set up birdie putts.
"My team and I felt like we got to build something really, really fun both visually, strategically, creatively," Kidd said. "I think golfers, when they come here, won't be disappointed. I think they'll have a blast trying to figure out how to navigate their way through. I think every hole has a dozen different attacks you could make, a thousand different ways you could recover from error. It's not overly penal, but she is going to put up a fight against scoring. I think I've been able to refine that over the last dozen years or so."
#think #players #dunes
2 months ago
In the blink of an eye, college golf is back.
Three months ago, trophies were handed out to the Stanford women and Auburn men at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, bringing an end to a stellar 2025-26 season. But after a great summer of amateur golf (with a couple more big events to go in 2026), college golf's time to shine has returned.
There are plenty of storylines to look forward to this season, but Golfweek is taking a look into a crystal ball to make some predictions for the season, including what may happen eight months from now at Omni La Costa.
Over the last week, Golfweek has announced its preseason men's and women's rankings, men's and women's All-Americans, men's and women's freshmen to watch and more. Now, it's time to predict what will happen come the end of the season.
More: Golfweek's 2026-27 women's college golf preseason team rankings
#omni
Three months ago, trophies were handed out to the Stanford women and Auburn men at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, bringing an end to a stellar 2025-26 season. But after a great summer of amateur golf (with a couple more big events to go in 2026), college golf's time to shine has returned.
There are plenty of storylines to look forward to this season, but Golfweek is taking a look into a crystal ball to make some predictions for the season, including what may happen eight months from now at Omni La Costa.
Over the last week, Golfweek has announced its preseason men's and women's rankings, men's and women's All-Americans, men's and women's freshmen to watch and more. Now, it's time to predict what will happen come the end of the season.
More: Golfweek's 2026-27 women's college golf preseason team rankings
#omni
2 months ago
Bald eagles from Dollywood's Eagle Mountain Sanctuary will have a new permanent home at the American Eagle Foundation's conservation campus in Kodak, Tenn.
The move follows storm damage to the sanctuary earlier this year, which led to the escape of three birds
Dollywood will continue educating guests about bald eagles through its Birds of Prey program at the Wings of America Theater
Dollywood is saying goodbye to its bald eagles after 35 years.
Dollywood Parks & Resorts, jointly owned by the late Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Enterprises, announced on Friday, Aug. 21, that its partnership with the American Eagle Foundation was entering "a new chapter."
#dollywood #bald #sanctuary
The move follows storm damage to the sanctuary earlier this year, which led to the escape of three birds
Dollywood will continue educating guests about bald eagles through its Birds of Prey program at the Wings of America Theater
Dollywood is saying goodbye to its bald eagles after 35 years.
Dollywood Parks & Resorts, jointly owned by the late Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Enterprises, announced on Friday, Aug. 21, that its partnership with the American Eagle Foundation was entering "a new chapter."
#dollywood #bald #sanctuary
2 months ago
Following the passing of its legendary founder, Dollywood has revealed its plans for a permanent memorial to honor Dolly Parton,
Eugene Naughton, Dollywood Parks & Resorts President, shared the details in a press release on September 2.
"Many of us had extensive conversations with Dolly through the years about how she would want us to carry her vision forward," explained Naughton. "Dollywood will always be a place where families find fun, kindness, and joy — a place where they can make memories that last a lifetime, just like she would have wanted. We will carry her dreams forward by continuing to grow, welcoming even more guests, and sharing the warmth and hospitality of which she was so proud."
Additionally, Dollywood will construct new "experiences and installations that honor [Parton's] remarkable contributions, enduring values, and love for the people and places of the Great Smoky Mountains." The vision is to give guests "meaningful opportunities to reflect on Dolly's life, her faith, and her influence while experiencing the joy, imagination, and togetherness that have always been at the heart of her vision for Dollywood."
The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce is launching "In Dolly's Footsteps," a walking tour in Tennessee featuring historic markers at places Dolly Parton and her family frequented during her childhood.
#naughton #carry #place
Eugene Naughton, Dollywood Parks & Resorts President, shared the details in a press release on September 2.
"Many of us had extensive conversations with Dolly through the years about how she would want us to carry her vision forward," explained Naughton. "Dollywood will always be a place where families find fun, kindness, and joy — a place where they can make memories that last a lifetime, just like she would have wanted. We will carry her dreams forward by continuing to grow, welcoming even more guests, and sharing the warmth and hospitality of which she was so proud."
Additionally, Dollywood will construct new "experiences and installations that honor [Parton's] remarkable contributions, enduring values, and love for the people and places of the Great Smoky Mountains." The vision is to give guests "meaningful opportunities to reflect on Dolly's life, her faith, and her influence while experiencing the joy, imagination, and togetherness that have always been at the heart of her vision for Dollywood."
The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce is launching "In Dolly's Footsteps," a walking tour in Tennessee featuring historic markers at places Dolly Parton and her family frequented during her childhood.
#naughton #carry #place
2 months ago
Burbank, California-based The Walt Disney Company (DIS) operates as an entertainment company worldwide. Valued at $186.7 billion by market cap, the company's businesses include, media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products, and interactive media.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and DIS definitely fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the entertainment industry. Disney's edge comes from its unmatched IP - Mickey, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, that fuels content across movies, streaming, parks, and merchandise. Vertical integration gives it control over creation to distribution, cutting costs and protecting quality. With global reach, heavy investment in data and AI for personalization, and a strong track record of attracting top creative talent, Disney keeps leveraging its brands across platforms to drive revenue and customer loyalty.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 31
Wu-Tang Clan Member Raekwon Is a Palantir 'OG,' Visiting Headquarters 16 Years After Receiving His Custom PLTR Jacket
Dear Palantir Stock Fans, Here's What Maven's Billion-Dollar ARR Means for PLTR
#palantir #market
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and DIS definitely fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the entertainment industry. Disney's edge comes from its unmatched IP - Mickey, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, that fuels content across movies, streaming, parks, and merchandise. Vertical integration gives it control over creation to distribution, cutting costs and protecting quality. With global reach, heavy investment in data and AI for personalization, and a strong track record of attracting top creative talent, Disney keeps leveraging its brands across platforms to drive revenue and customer loyalty.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 31
Wu-Tang Clan Member Raekwon Is a Palantir 'OG,' Visiting Headquarters 16 Years After Receiving His Custom PLTR Jacket
Dear Palantir Stock Fans, Here's What Maven's Billion-Dollar ARR Means for PLTR
#palantir #market
