11 hours ago
When IndyCar drivers roar through the streets of Washington, DC, Aug. 22 and 23, racing within sight of the White House, they'll be adding another chapter to a story that stretches back to the founding of the republic.
Presidents have been going to the races since the nation began.
Long before modern motorsports, presidents spent weekends at horse tracks and bred champion thoroughbreds. They, like America, later also took to cheering on the country's fastest automobiles.
The love of racing goes back to the nation's first president.
George Washington bred racehorses at Mount Vernon, his Virginia home, and was, according to the third president, Thomas Jefferson, "the best horseman of his age." Washington was a regular at racetracks throughout Virginia and Maryland and filled his diaries with notes from more than 150 foxhunts.
#washington #presidents #bred #white
Presidents have been going to the races since the nation began.
Long before modern motorsports, presidents spent weekends at horse tracks and bred champion thoroughbreds. They, like America, later also took to cheering on the country's fastest automobiles.
The love of racing goes back to the nation's first president.
George Washington bred racehorses at Mount Vernon, his Virginia home, and was, according to the third president, Thomas Jefferson, "the best horseman of his age." Washington was a regular at racetracks throughout Virginia and Maryland and filled his diaries with notes from more than 150 foxhunts.
#washington #presidents #bred #white
1 day ago
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A court on the Indonesian resort island of Bali sentenced a Swiss tourist on Thursday to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Balinese Hindu observance.
Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was found guilty of violating Indonesia's new criminal code by posting social media messages about the Day of Silence, when people are required to stay home and are urged to remain silent and meditate.
The Denpasar District Court determined that he posted the messages even after staff at the villa where he was staying informed him of the restrictions.
"What the defendant did offended the Balinese people, hurt their faith and provoked public outrage," said presiding judge Tjokorda Putra Budi Pastima. "The defendant must be held accountable for his actions."
The Day of Silence, locally known as Nyepi, usually falls in March. For a day, the island's world-famous beaches and streets are empty of people except for special patrols meant to ensure silence is observed. The airport in Bali, a predominantly Hindu island in Muslim-majority Indonesia, shuts down and the internet is switched off. The restrictions apply to everyone regardless of religion or nationality.
#hindu
Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was found guilty of violating Indonesia's new criminal code by posting social media messages about the Day of Silence, when people are required to stay home and are urged to remain silent and meditate.
The Denpasar District Court determined that he posted the messages even after staff at the villa where he was staying informed him of the restrictions.
"What the defendant did offended the Balinese people, hurt their faith and provoked public outrage," said presiding judge Tjokorda Putra Budi Pastima. "The defendant must be held accountable for his actions."
The Day of Silence, locally known as Nyepi, usually falls in March. For a day, the island's world-famous beaches and streets are empty of people except for special patrols meant to ensure silence is observed. The airport in Bali, a predominantly Hindu island in Muslim-majority Indonesia, shuts down and the internet is switched off. The restrictions apply to everyone regardless of religion or nationality.
#hindu
1 day ago
Something new is coming to the streets of Washington, D.C. this weekend.
An IndyCar race.
Back in January, the series announced a special, one-off race on the streets of the nation's capital, the Freedom 250. Framed as part of the celebrations around the nation's 250th anniversary, IndyCar will take to the streets around the National Mall, in a one-off event right in the heart of the city, and right in the heart of the schedule.
But how does a team prepare for an event like this, one that gets added to the schedule and presents a host of new challenges for the teams and the drivers?
To answer that question I sat down with three members of Arrow McLaren: Kyle Moyer, Scott Harner, and driver Pato O'Ward. Moyer is the team's Director of Competition, while Harner is Arrow McLaren's Director of Race Operations.
#race #streets #harner
An IndyCar race.
Back in January, the series announced a special, one-off race on the streets of the nation's capital, the Freedom 250. Framed as part of the celebrations around the nation's 250th anniversary, IndyCar will take to the streets around the National Mall, in a one-off event right in the heart of the city, and right in the heart of the schedule.
But how does a team prepare for an event like this, one that gets added to the schedule and presents a host of new challenges for the teams and the drivers?
To answer that question I sat down with three members of Arrow McLaren: Kyle Moyer, Scott Harner, and driver Pato O'Ward. Moyer is the team's Director of Competition, while Harner is Arrow McLaren's Director of Race Operations.
#race #streets #harner
1 day ago
Sir Anthony Hopkins may have left Wales to become a Hollywood star decades ago, but he says he returns home in his mind almost every day, often looking around his old neighbourhood on Google Maps.
"I go to streets and move up the street, the photographs of my streets in Wales... I'm always going back there," said the Port Talbot-born Oscar-winner.
Sir Anthony, 88, was speaking after the release of his first album that he said had been inspired by his childhood memories.
He said he was now a "bit too old" to go back to Margam, Port Talbot to walk the streets.
"I love going back to the streets," he said in an interview with ITV Wales from his home in Los Angeles.
#wales #anthony #going #hopkins
"I go to streets and move up the street, the photographs of my streets in Wales... I'm always going back there," said the Port Talbot-born Oscar-winner.
Sir Anthony, 88, was speaking after the release of his first album that he said had been inspired by his childhood memories.
He said he was now a "bit too old" to go back to Margam, Port Talbot to walk the streets.
"I love going back to the streets," he said in an interview with ITV Wales from his home in Los Angeles.
#wales #anthony #going #hopkins
2 days ago
OG Anunoby is a Knicks legend. Etched forever in franchise lore and the hearts of fans. In the critical Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the 29-point comeback against the Spurs that was the stuff of legend and set the course of the Finals, Anunoby scored 33 points, including the game-winning tip-in. NBC Sports spoke to Anunoby this week.
Editor's note: OG Anunoby discussed several topics, including his contributions to ending the New York Knicks' 53-year ***** le drought, in an interview through his partnership with Royal Canin and VCA Animal Hospitals. Anunoby, a cat lover, has worked with the organizations to raise awareness for rescue cats available for adoption, and to donate to shelters across the country. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
NBCSports.com: We saw the celebration in the streets of New York, which I think might still be going on, and we also saw the celebration with the champagne spraying in the locker room. We kind of saw you accidentally go live [on Instagram in that moment]. Were you surprised when you went live, like how viral that went? And more importantly, did your phone survive all the champagne spray?
Anunoby: Yeah, my phone ended up being all good. Was I surprised that it went viral? Kind of. I mean, there's a lot of people in it in like a short time in the live. Yeah, I don't go live like ever, I'm not good at that. But now I talked to some people, taught me how to go live. So next time it won't go like that.
NBCSports.com: Obviously, it was a wild summer with the parade and everything in New York, but you guys were able to get together for Karl-Anthony Towns' wedding. How was the second biggest wedding of the year, and how was it being able to get together with your teammates, kind of more out of that spotlight?
#nbcsports
Editor's note: OG Anunoby discussed several topics, including his contributions to ending the New York Knicks' 53-year ***** le drought, in an interview through his partnership with Royal Canin and VCA Animal Hospitals. Anunoby, a cat lover, has worked with the organizations to raise awareness for rescue cats available for adoption, and to donate to shelters across the country. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
NBCSports.com: We saw the celebration in the streets of New York, which I think might still be going on, and we also saw the celebration with the champagne spraying in the locker room. We kind of saw you accidentally go live [on Instagram in that moment]. Were you surprised when you went live, like how viral that went? And more importantly, did your phone survive all the champagne spray?
Anunoby: Yeah, my phone ended up being all good. Was I surprised that it went viral? Kind of. I mean, there's a lot of people in it in like a short time in the live. Yeah, I don't go live like ever, I'm not good at that. But now I talked to some people, taught me how to go live. So next time it won't go like that.
NBCSports.com: Obviously, it was a wild summer with the parade and everything in New York, but you guys were able to get together for Karl-Anthony Towns' wedding. How was the second biggest wedding of the year, and how was it being able to get together with your teammates, kind of more out of that spotlight?
#nbcsports
3 days ago
Margot Robbie brought effortless 1960s style back to the streets of Paris. While filming on location for her upcoming movie project, the Australian actress turned heads in a simple white micro minidress. She upgraded the minimal shift dress with high-end accessories, including a timeless quilted leather handbag. Her chic Parisian outfit proved that clean silhouettes and iconic luxury pieces create the ultimate classic fashion statement.
Margot Robbie looked incredibly chic as she walked through the streets of Paris while filming scenes for the "Ocean's Eleven" prequel. The star wore a sleeveless white micro minidress with a classic A-line shift silhouette. The clean dress featured subtle vertical tailoring seams and a round crew neckline, giving it a distinct retro feel. Her outfit stayed simple and elegant, letting her high-fashion accessories take center stage.
To elevate the plain dress, Robbie carried a black quilted leather Chanel Classic Flap bag featuring a woven gold chain strap. The iconic luxury handbag added instant polish and contrast to her pale outfit. She completed her ensemble with black pointed-toe pumps that added an extra touch of French sophistication.
Robbie styled her outfit with a black wide-brim bucket hat that shaded her eyes from the sun. Underneath the hat, her blonde shoulder-length hair was styled in sleek, turned-out ends. She also wore dark retro cat-eye sunglasses to enhance her mysterious, vintage-inspired look.
The "Barbie" actor's makeup was polished and refined, highlighting a rich berry-red lipstick, warm flushed cheeks, and a smooth matte base. She finished her look with deep red manicured nails, which perfectly matched her classic lipstick tone.
#classic #Paris #turned
Margot Robbie looked incredibly chic as she walked through the streets of Paris while filming scenes for the "Ocean's Eleven" prequel. The star wore a sleeveless white micro minidress with a classic A-line shift silhouette. The clean dress featured subtle vertical tailoring seams and a round crew neckline, giving it a distinct retro feel. Her outfit stayed simple and elegant, letting her high-fashion accessories take center stage.
To elevate the plain dress, Robbie carried a black quilted leather Chanel Classic Flap bag featuring a woven gold chain strap. The iconic luxury handbag added instant polish and contrast to her pale outfit. She completed her ensemble with black pointed-toe pumps that added an extra touch of French sophistication.
Robbie styled her outfit with a black wide-brim bucket hat that shaded her eyes from the sun. Underneath the hat, her blonde shoulder-length hair was styled in sleek, turned-out ends. She also wore dark retro cat-eye sunglasses to enhance her mysterious, vintage-inspired look.
The "Barbie" actor's makeup was polished and refined, highlighting a rich berry-red lipstick, warm flushed cheeks, and a smooth matte base. She finished her look with deep red manicured nails, which perfectly matched her classic lipstick tone.
#classic #Paris #turned
4 days ago
Washington DC has hosted presidential inaugurations, World Series parades and Fourth of July celebrations. Now, IndyCar is coming to the streets of the nation's capital.
The inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix will bring open-wheel racing to a temporary 1.66-mile street race winding through downtown D.C. The seven-turn course will guide drivers past some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument and several Smithsonian museums.
The race weekend, scheduled for Aug. 22-23, will feature practice, qualifying and the main race, giving fans a chance to see IndyCar drivers navigate a course unlike any other on the series calendar.
The race has already made its presence felt across downtown DC, with road closures and construction weeks underway as crews transform city streets into a temporary racing circuit. Barriers, fencing and other track infrastructure have been installed along the route ahead of race weekend.
For drivers, the circuit will offer little room for error, with tight turns and narrow sections replacing the traffic that normally moves through these streets. For residents and visitors, the race has meant detours and closures across parts of downtown as the District prepares to host its first IndyCar event.
#race #racing
The inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix will bring open-wheel racing to a temporary 1.66-mile street race winding through downtown D.C. The seven-turn course will guide drivers past some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument and several Smithsonian museums.
The race weekend, scheduled for Aug. 22-23, will feature practice, qualifying and the main race, giving fans a chance to see IndyCar drivers navigate a course unlike any other on the series calendar.
The race has already made its presence felt across downtown DC, with road closures and construction weeks underway as crews transform city streets into a temporary racing circuit. Barriers, fencing and other track infrastructure have been installed along the route ahead of race weekend.
For drivers, the circuit will offer little room for error, with tight turns and narrow sections replacing the traffic that normally moves through these streets. For residents and visitors, the race has meant detours and closures across parts of downtown as the District prepares to host its first IndyCar event.
#race #racing
5 days ago
Rihanna has taken her children around the world, from luxury destinations to some of entertainment's biggest events. However, one of her most meaningful family trips happened on the streets where her own story began.
The superstar recently returned to Barbados with her three children, RZA Athelston Mayers, Riot Rose Mayers and Rocki Irish Mayers, giving them a glimpse of the island that shaped her long before she became one of the most famous women on the planet.
During the family getaway, Rihanna was seen taking her children on a bus tour around Barbados, embracing a slower, more local experience rather than a typical celebrity vacation. The family also stopped at a local coconut vendor, where Rihanna ordered fresh coconuts for her children while enjoying a simple island moment.
For fans, the scene was striking because it showed a side of Rihanna rarely seen publicly: not the global superstar performing for thousands, but a mother sharing her childhood with her children.
The most emotional part of the trip came when Rihanna returned to where it all began: Westbury New Road in Bridgetown.
#rihanna #superstar
The superstar recently returned to Barbados with her three children, RZA Athelston Mayers, Riot Rose Mayers and Rocki Irish Mayers, giving them a glimpse of the island that shaped her long before she became one of the most famous women on the planet.
During the family getaway, Rihanna was seen taking her children on a bus tour around Barbados, embracing a slower, more local experience rather than a typical celebrity vacation. The family also stopped at a local coconut vendor, where Rihanna ordered fresh coconuts for her children while enjoying a simple island moment.
For fans, the scene was striking because it showed a side of Rihanna rarely seen publicly: not the global superstar performing for thousands, but a mother sharing her childhood with her children.
The most emotional part of the trip came when Rihanna returned to where it all began: Westbury New Road in Bridgetown.
#rihanna #superstar
5 days ago
In Hollywood's ongoing reckoning with child stardom, Hayden Panettiere shared the dark sides of a career in the spotlight.
The "Nashville" and "Ice Princess" star has died at 36, her representative confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY on Sunday, Aug. 16. A cause of death has not yet been shared.
Months before her death, the actress opened up in her memoir "This Is Me: A Reckoning" about childhood fame, crossing nefarious actors in her teens and addiction as an adult. In recent interviews about the memoir, Panettiere reflected that she was "groomed" to be a "little soldier" throughout her early career, which included roles in the soap opera "One Life to Live" and the animated "A Bug's Life."
Much of Panettiere's memoir grappled with grief, especially the death of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, and the years she lost to addiction. She wrote about relinquishing custody of her then 2-year-old daughter Kaya after struggling with postpartum depression and addiction. And, like many of her famous peers, Panettiere grieved the "chance to have a 'normal' childhood."
When Panettiere was just 4, her mother pushed her through the busy Manhattan streets from audition to audition, bookending each call with the phrase "Don't phone it in." Praised for her tears and dramatic expressions, Panettiere reflected that she "began to ***** ociate catastrophe with adoration."
#death #memoir
The "Nashville" and "Ice Princess" star has died at 36, her representative confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY on Sunday, Aug. 16. A cause of death has not yet been shared.
Months before her death, the actress opened up in her memoir "This Is Me: A Reckoning" about childhood fame, crossing nefarious actors in her teens and addiction as an adult. In recent interviews about the memoir, Panettiere reflected that she was "groomed" to be a "little soldier" throughout her early career, which included roles in the soap opera "One Life to Live" and the animated "A Bug's Life."
Much of Panettiere's memoir grappled with grief, especially the death of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, and the years she lost to addiction. She wrote about relinquishing custody of her then 2-year-old daughter Kaya after struggling with postpartum depression and addiction. And, like many of her famous peers, Panettiere grieved the "chance to have a 'normal' childhood."
When Panettiere was just 4, her mother pushed her through the busy Manhattan streets from audition to audition, bookending each call with the phrase "Don't phone it in." Praised for her tears and dramatic expressions, Panettiere reflected that she "began to ***** ociate catastrophe with adoration."
#death #memoir
6 days ago
On Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, if you're lucky or in the know, you can see a dazzling procession of Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, marching through the streets, resplendent in suits that are covered in beads, feathers, and rhinestones.
"The makers of the suits work on them all year long for the display on Mardi Gras day," correspondent Bill Whitaker told 60 Minutes Overtime. "And they are elaborate, and meticulous, and colorful, and beautiful."
The suits worn by big chiefs, the leaders of the so-called tribes, are often the most detailed and impressive, and that's by design. But the big chiefs aren't the only revelers who get dressed up.
On Mardi Gras morning, Whitaker and the 60 Minutes team met Elenora Brown, better known as Big Queen Rukiya, who masks with the Golden Eagles tribe. Queen Rukiya revealed her stunning sea green suit, covered in feathers, intricate bead work, a banner emblazoned with the words "America," and rhinestone alligators hiding in the sleeves.
"I tell the people the story of the alligator, and how we lived, and how he took care of us, and fed us… clothes, shoes. And he is a sacred symbol of Louisiana," the big queen told Whitaker.
#gras #suits #minutes #feathers
"The makers of the suits work on them all year long for the display on Mardi Gras day," correspondent Bill Whitaker told 60 Minutes Overtime. "And they are elaborate, and meticulous, and colorful, and beautiful."
The suits worn by big chiefs, the leaders of the so-called tribes, are often the most detailed and impressive, and that's by design. But the big chiefs aren't the only revelers who get dressed up.
On Mardi Gras morning, Whitaker and the 60 Minutes team met Elenora Brown, better known as Big Queen Rukiya, who masks with the Golden Eagles tribe. Queen Rukiya revealed her stunning sea green suit, covered in feathers, intricate bead work, a banner emblazoned with the words "America," and rhinestone alligators hiding in the sleeves.
"I tell the people the story of the alligator, and how we lived, and how he took care of us, and fed us… clothes, shoes. And he is a sacred symbol of Louisiana," the big queen told Whitaker.
#gras #suits #minutes #feathers
6 days ago
The NTT IndyCar Series competed in the Streets of Markham, and it was a chaotic event. Louis Foster started on the pole and had the best car; however, he wrecked while passing Marcus Ericsson for the effective lead. It was a war of attrition with Romain Grosjean leading with 10 laps to go, but he wasn't able to hold the top spot.
Ericsson and the No. 28 team for Andretti Global won Sunday's race in Markham, earning their first victory of the 2026 season. The driver of the No. 28 car opened a lead of over 10 seconds over Grosjean, pitted, and then rallied for a major victory to pass him in the closing laps.
Ericsson claimed his first victory since March 2023 as he snapped a 63-race winless streak. The 2022 Indianapolis 500 has been strong throughout the season and earned another year with Andretti Global. Ericsson proved why he deserves the No. 28 car, and winning in Markham is exactly what he needed.
No. 28 Marcus Ericsson
No. 18 Romain Grosjean
#romain
Ericsson and the No. 28 team for Andretti Global won Sunday's race in Markham, earning their first victory of the 2026 season. The driver of the No. 28 car opened a lead of over 10 seconds over Grosjean, pitted, and then rallied for a major victory to pass him in the closing laps.
Ericsson claimed his first victory since March 2023 as he snapped a 63-race winless streak. The 2022 Indianapolis 500 has been strong throughout the season and earned another year with Andretti Global. Ericsson proved why he deserves the No. 28 car, and winning in Markham is exactly what he needed.
No. 28 Marcus Ericsson
No. 18 Romain Grosjean
#romain
6 days ago
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In the hills above Kabul, Sima searches for things that others have left behind. She walks through cemeteries looking for plastic, scrap and anything else that might have value. What can be sold is gathered and carried away; some of what cannot is brought home and saved as fuel for cooking or winter.
Five years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, work is scarce. Sima, who believes she is about 60 but does not know her exact age, helps support her extended family. They survive largely through begging and collecting bread, scrap and recyclable waste.
Little is allowed to go to waste. Bread received from bakeries or other people can be resold cheaply to neighbors. Dry bread collected from the ground is saved and sold to livestock owners. Damaged tomatoes are dried for later, watermelon rinds become torshi, a homemade pickle, and meat received during Eid al-Adha is dried and stored for winter.
These small economies carry risks. Begging and collecting waste have been prohibited by the Taliban, and those caught can be detained. For women such as Sima, finding ways to support their families means navigating an increasingly restricted public life as well as severe poverty. Sima sometimes waits until night to beg, when she feels less exposed on Kabul's streets.
A few months ago, Diba, Sima's daughter, was detained while begging and held for three months. She had a breastfeeding baby at the time, and during her absence the family struggled to provide enough milk and suitable food for the infant. Two days after Diba was released, her baby died.
#bread
Five years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, work is scarce. Sima, who believes she is about 60 but does not know her exact age, helps support her extended family. They survive largely through begging and collecting bread, scrap and recyclable waste.
Little is allowed to go to waste. Bread received from bakeries or other people can be resold cheaply to neighbors. Dry bread collected from the ground is saved and sold to livestock owners. Damaged tomatoes are dried for later, watermelon rinds become torshi, a homemade pickle, and meat received during Eid al-Adha is dried and stored for winter.
These small economies carry risks. Begging and collecting waste have been prohibited by the Taliban, and those caught can be detained. For women such as Sima, finding ways to support their families means navigating an increasingly restricted public life as well as severe poverty. Sima sometimes waits until night to beg, when she feels less exposed on Kabul's streets.
A few months ago, Diba, Sima's daughter, was detained while begging and held for three months. She had a breastfeeding baby at the time, and during her absence the family struggled to provide enough milk and suitable food for the infant. Two days after Diba was released, her baby died.
#bread
8 days ago
IndyCar and IMS President Doug Boles during the public drivers' meeting prior to the NTT IndyCar Series 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael L. Levitt/Lumen via Getty Images)
In what could have been a great opening day for IndyCar on the streets of Markham, Ontario turned into bitter disappointment for the huge throng of fans in the grandstands and for IndyCar President Doug Boles.
Instead of racing action, the only wheels turned on the 2.19-mile, 12-turn road course was construction machinery still trying to complete the track build. Without enough key tire packs in place to make for a safe impact area, IndyCar officials cancelled all track activity on Friday and issued a revised schedule for Saturday.
That left Boles furious that the track was not ready in time by the promoter of this weekend's event, and a key, longtime IndyCar ally, Green Savoree Promotions.
"IndyCar is incredibly disappointed that our promoter was not able to complete the track build on time, despite significant support from our team on site," Boles said. "Ontario has always been a magnificent market for our sport and the number of spectators that attended today is a shining example of that. New events can always pose logistical challenges and we join in the frustration of our loyal fans and apologize.
#indycar #boles #president #doug
In what could have been a great opening day for IndyCar on the streets of Markham, Ontario turned into bitter disappointment for the huge throng of fans in the grandstands and for IndyCar President Doug Boles.
Instead of racing action, the only wheels turned on the 2.19-mile, 12-turn road course was construction machinery still trying to complete the track build. Without enough key tire packs in place to make for a safe impact area, IndyCar officials cancelled all track activity on Friday and issued a revised schedule for Saturday.
That left Boles furious that the track was not ready in time by the promoter of this weekend's event, and a key, longtime IndyCar ally, Green Savoree Promotions.
"IndyCar is incredibly disappointed that our promoter was not able to complete the track build on time, despite significant support from our team on site," Boles said. "Ontario has always been a magnificent market for our sport and the number of spectators that attended today is a shining example of that. New events can always pose logistical challenges and we join in the frustration of our loyal fans and apologize.
#indycar #boles #president #doug
8 days ago
MARKHAM, Ontario – IndyCar's first weekend on the streets of Markham has gotten off to a disastrous start, with the series having to call off its Friday practice session for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham.
On Thursday, it became clear to those in the paddock that the race's promoter, Green Savoree Racing Promotions, was well behind on its preparation for the new street race on the 12-turn, 2.19-mile track. Despite the series reiterating its intentions to race Thursday evening and throughout the day Friday, Green Savoree Racing Promotions never got the track to a place that met the regulations of the FIA and IndyCar's competition team.
IndyCar's first open gate day in Markham collapsed as each hour passed, and no race cars made it on track. Throughout the day, spectators – who had free admission to Friday's (lack of) activities – were left mainly in the dark about postponements and eventual cancellations that took place. Green Savoree Racing Promotions failed to give consistent public address updates on changes to the schedule, even to the point of having teams pack cars back into transporters and drivers leaving the track before IndyCar made the postponement public.
Mishaps at new street circuits are bound to happen. The most recent example being in 2021, when grandstands were still being built the morning of the inaugural Music City Grand Prix in downtown Nashville. But Green Savoree Racing Promotions – which also manages the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and Grand Prix of Portland – was unprepared for Friday to a level that is somewhat embarrassing for the promoter and the series that partners with it for multiple events per year.
"IndyCar is incredibly disappointed that our promoter was not able to complete the track build on time, despite significant support from our team on site," IndyCar president Doug Boles said in a news release. "Ontario has always been a magnificent market for our sport and the number of spectators that attended today is a shining example of that. New events can always pose logistical challenges and we join in the frustration of our loyal fans and apologize.
#promotions
On Thursday, it became clear to those in the paddock that the race's promoter, Green Savoree Racing Promotions, was well behind on its preparation for the new street race on the 12-turn, 2.19-mile track. Despite the series reiterating its intentions to race Thursday evening and throughout the day Friday, Green Savoree Racing Promotions never got the track to a place that met the regulations of the FIA and IndyCar's competition team.
IndyCar's first open gate day in Markham collapsed as each hour passed, and no race cars made it on track. Throughout the day, spectators – who had free admission to Friday's (lack of) activities – were left mainly in the dark about postponements and eventual cancellations that took place. Green Savoree Racing Promotions failed to give consistent public address updates on changes to the schedule, even to the point of having teams pack cars back into transporters and drivers leaving the track before IndyCar made the postponement public.
Mishaps at new street circuits are bound to happen. The most recent example being in 2021, when grandstands were still being built the morning of the inaugural Music City Grand Prix in downtown Nashville. But Green Savoree Racing Promotions – which also manages the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and Grand Prix of Portland – was unprepared for Friday to a level that is somewhat embarrassing for the promoter and the series that partners with it for multiple events per year.
"IndyCar is incredibly disappointed that our promoter was not able to complete the track build on time, despite significant support from our team on site," IndyCar president Doug Boles said in a news release. "Ontario has always been a magnificent market for our sport and the number of spectators that attended today is a shining example of that. New events can always pose logistical challenges and we join in the frustration of our loyal fans and apologize.
#promotions
11 days ago
A reusable shopping bag from Canadian Tire has officially become the internet's latest must-have accessory.
The unlikely fashion moment began when Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams was photographed walking through the streets of Toronto carrying the retailer's signature red-and-black plaid tote—complete with black handles, the iconic Canadian Tire logo splashed across the front and, perhaps most importantly, what appeared to be a pack of paper towels tucked inside. Williams was joined by his Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie, but it was the humble reusable bag that quickly stole the spotlight online.
Within hours, fans across TikTok, Instagram and X were hunting down the exact tote, transforming an everyday grocery bag into an unexpected piece of fandom merchandise.
The best part? It costs just $1.99 CAD.
COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.
#tire #heated #rivalry #star
The unlikely fashion moment began when Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams was photographed walking through the streets of Toronto carrying the retailer's signature red-and-black plaid tote—complete with black handles, the iconic Canadian Tire logo splashed across the front and, perhaps most importantly, what appeared to be a pack of paper towels tucked inside. Williams was joined by his Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie, but it was the humble reusable bag that quickly stole the spotlight online.
Within hours, fans across TikTok, Instagram and X were hunting down the exact tote, transforming an everyday grocery bag into an unexpected piece of fandom merchandise.
The best part? It costs just $1.99 CAD.
COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.
#tire #heated #rivalry #star
12 days ago
Here's a look at Portage County high school sports results from the week of August 10, 2026.
All varsity high school coaches are encouraged to send box scores to sportsrecordpub.com.
The Rockets fell to 1-2 despite a highly balanced effort with five of their golfers turning in a 46 or better. Silas Hunt led Streetsboro with a 43, while Dom Marcini, Mason Sanford and Tyler Schramm each turned in a 45. Ryan Maloney earned medalist honors for the Wildcats with a 40.
Contact Jonah L. Rosenblum at jrosenblumrecordpub.com and follow him on Twitter at JLRSports.
This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: Portage County high school sports recaps for the week of August 10-16
#portage #county #rockets
All varsity high school coaches are encouraged to send box scores to sportsrecordpub.com.
The Rockets fell to 1-2 despite a highly balanced effort with five of their golfers turning in a 46 or better. Silas Hunt led Streetsboro with a 43, while Dom Marcini, Mason Sanford and Tyler Schramm each turned in a 45. Ryan Maloney earned medalist honors for the Wildcats with a 40.
Contact Jonah L. Rosenblum at jrosenblumrecordpub.com and follow him on Twitter at JLRSports.
This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: Portage County high school sports recaps for the week of August 10-16
#portage #county #rockets
14 days ago
Thousands of runners took to the streets of Harlem Saturday morning for the annual Percy Sutton Harlem 5K.
New York Road Runners partnered with the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and HARLEM WEEK for the race, which kicked off HARLEM WEEK and celebrated the neighborhood's culture and creativity.
More than 5,000 runners took part in the event, which began at 8 a.m. at Edgecombe Avenue and West 136th Street and wrapped up at St. Nicholas Avenue and West 138th Street.
Eyewitness News sports anchor Sam Ryan was among those who participated, joining former deputy Manhattan borough president Keisha Sutton-James and racing alongside high school girls from NYRR's Run for the Future program.
The event marked the 15th anniversary of Run for the Future, with young women in the program completing their first 5K race.
#race
New York Road Runners partnered with the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and HARLEM WEEK for the race, which kicked off HARLEM WEEK and celebrated the neighborhood's culture and creativity.
More than 5,000 runners took part in the event, which began at 8 a.m. at Edgecombe Avenue and West 136th Street and wrapped up at St. Nicholas Avenue and West 138th Street.
Eyewitness News sports anchor Sam Ryan was among those who participated, joining former deputy Manhattan borough president Keisha Sutton-James and racing alongside high school girls from NYRR's Run for the Future program.
The event marked the 15th anniversary of Run for the Future, with young women in the program completing their first 5K race.
#race
14 days ago
Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are once again giving fans something to talk about.
The longtime couple recently stepped out together in Paris sporting matching gold rings on their left ring fingers, immediately sending the internet into overdrive with speculation that they may have secretly tied the knot.
The pair, who have been romantically linked for nearly three years, were also dressed alike for the outing, both wearing red tops as they walked through the streets of the French capital.
While the rings initially appeared to be wedding bands, an August 6 report from Us claims the jewelry is actually a pair of "promise rings" — and apparently, they aren't new.
"They have had the rings for a few months now," a source told the outlet. "Neither of them wants to get married or have a traditional wedding, but they are very serious and committed to one another."
#pair #wedding #august
The longtime couple recently stepped out together in Paris sporting matching gold rings on their left ring fingers, immediately sending the internet into overdrive with speculation that they may have secretly tied the knot.
The pair, who have been romantically linked for nearly three years, were also dressed alike for the outing, both wearing red tops as they walked through the streets of the French capital.
While the rings initially appeared to be wedding bands, an August 6 report from Us claims the jewelry is actually a pair of "promise rings" — and apparently, they aren't new.
"They have had the rings for a few months now," a source told the outlet. "Neither of them wants to get married or have a traditional wedding, but they are very serious and committed to one another."
#pair #wedding #august
16 days ago
Ian Machado Garry is separating social media from the real world.
Machado Garry (17-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) , who challenges welterweight champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 main event on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia (Paramount+), has been subject to heavy criticism after claiming that if the world was run by women, we'd all live in a better world.
Even his opponent Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) took a dig at his mic skills by saying, "It looks like somebody in the house control him."
"Social media is a false reality, because in the real world, I get nothing but love from everyone I meet on the streets," Machado Garry said in an interview with Betvictor Casino. "Online you can say what you want, you can do what you want. Now with AI, you can create what you want, and there are no parameters to where anyone can go. Anyone can do whatever they want, and it is a very different world that we live in right now. You have to understand that and just move on."
Machado Garry is unfazed by the online comments because he simply doesn't look at them.
#World #Social #anyone
Machado Garry (17-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) , who challenges welterweight champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 main event on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia (Paramount+), has been subject to heavy criticism after claiming that if the world was run by women, we'd all live in a better world.
Even his opponent Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) took a dig at his mic skills by saying, "It looks like somebody in the house control him."
"Social media is a false reality, because in the real world, I get nothing but love from everyone I meet on the streets," Machado Garry said in an interview with Betvictor Casino. "Online you can say what you want, you can do what you want. Now with AI, you can create what you want, and there are no parameters to where anyone can go. Anyone can do whatever they want, and it is a very different world that we live in right now. You have to understand that and just move on."
Machado Garry is unfazed by the online comments because he simply doesn't look at them.
#World #Social #anyone
18 days ago
Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper may be private about their relationship, but they're not shy about their love for each other.
The model, 31, and Oscar-nominated actor, 51, have largely stayed mum on details of their romance since they were first linked together in October 2023. But after Hadid opened up about her respect and gratitude for Cooper in a March 2025 Vogue cover story, the couple cracked the door open on their relationship to the public.
Months later, they became Instagram official. The "Silver Linings Playbook" star and Guest in Residence founder have since allowed the public to catch glimpses of their romance through occasional outings captured by paparazzi and rare comments in interviews.
One recent public appearance stood out, however, as Cooper and Hadid were photographed wearing gold bands on their ring fingers while strolling the streets of Paris on Aug. 3. The accessories appeared again during the couple's outing the following day.
Neither has issued a statement on whether their jewelry choices have any significant meaning.
#bradley
The model, 31, and Oscar-nominated actor, 51, have largely stayed mum on details of their romance since they were first linked together in October 2023. But after Hadid opened up about her respect and gratitude for Cooper in a March 2025 Vogue cover story, the couple cracked the door open on their relationship to the public.
Months later, they became Instagram official. The "Silver Linings Playbook" star and Guest in Residence founder have since allowed the public to catch glimpses of their romance through occasional outings captured by paparazzi and rare comments in interviews.
One recent public appearance stood out, however, as Cooper and Hadid were photographed wearing gold bands on their ring fingers while strolling the streets of Paris on Aug. 3. The accessories appeared again during the couple's outing the following day.
Neither has issued a statement on whether their jewelry choices have any significant meaning.
#bradley
18 days ago
Weeks before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix hits the streets of Washington DC, organizers announced a major change to help celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.
Spectators going to the Aug. 23 race in DC will now get 18% more action, as 22 laps were added to the race.
Why did they make the change — and what can spectators expect for what's being called a "once-in-a-lifetime" race? Here's what to know.
The grand prix is going from 125 laps to 147 laps, meaning the race will now be 250 miles.
"With America celebrating 250 years of freedom and innovation in 2026, it is only fitting that the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be a true 250-mile race," Bud Denker, Chairman of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, said in a press release. "The additional laps will create even more opportunities for strategy, on-track action and late-race drama while giving our fans extra value and even more opportunities to enjoy this historic event."
#grand #change
Spectators going to the Aug. 23 race in DC will now get 18% more action, as 22 laps were added to the race.
Why did they make the change — and what can spectators expect for what's being called a "once-in-a-lifetime" race? Here's what to know.
The grand prix is going from 125 laps to 147 laps, meaning the race will now be 250 miles.
"With America celebrating 250 years of freedom and innovation in 2026, it is only fitting that the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be a true 250-mile race," Bud Denker, Chairman of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, said in a press release. "The additional laps will create even more opportunities for strategy, on-track action and late-race drama while giving our fans extra value and even more opportunities to enjoy this historic event."
#grand #change
20 days 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
21 days ago
Progressive groups celebrated a major victory when 29-year-old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros ousted 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District in June. But the Democratic primary upset heightened safety concerns among Denver's Jewish leaders, who warn her sharp rhetoric will fuel antisemitic hostility and violence in their city.
Local Jewish leaders told Fox News Digital that Kiros has left many in the community on edge because of her controversial comments — including describing the Oct. 7 attacks as "inevitable," refusing to label a local firebombing as antisemitic, and accusing Israel of genocide and apartheid.
In the hours after Kiros claimed victory, Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield, director of the Jewish Outreach Initiative in Denver, wrote on social media that he felt fearful knowing that many of his neighbors seemed to support the kind of anti-Israel rhetoric Kiros campaigned on. After his post was met with a barrage of antisemitic comments, Lehrfield published an op-ed explaining how for observant Jews like himself, just wearing a yarmulke down the streets in Denver now feels like a dangerous thing to do.
Just 24 hours after publishing his op-ed, those fears became a reality.
Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Kiros defeated incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., in the Democratic primary.
#kiros #democratic #antisemitic #june
Local Jewish leaders told Fox News Digital that Kiros has left many in the community on edge because of her controversial comments — including describing the Oct. 7 attacks as "inevitable," refusing to label a local firebombing as antisemitic, and accusing Israel of genocide and apartheid.
In the hours after Kiros claimed victory, Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield, director of the Jewish Outreach Initiative in Denver, wrote on social media that he felt fearful knowing that many of his neighbors seemed to support the kind of anti-Israel rhetoric Kiros campaigned on. After his post was met with a barrage of antisemitic comments, Lehrfield published an op-ed explaining how for observant Jews like himself, just wearing a yarmulke down the streets in Denver now feels like a dangerous thing to do.
Just 24 hours after publishing his op-ed, those fears became a reality.
Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Kiros defeated incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., in the Democratic primary.
#kiros #democratic #antisemitic #june
24 days ago
Iran publicly hanged two young men Tuesday over their alleged roles in January's nationwide anti-government protests, as onlookers chanted "Dishonorable, dishonorable!" before security forces fired tear gas to disperse the crowd, according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), an exiled Iranian opposition group.
Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amirhossein Safari Hosseinabadi were hanged Tuesday in Isfahan's Shahid Alikhani Square — where authorities alleged they committed offenses connected to the Jan. 8 protests, according to the NCRI and Iranian state media.
The NCRI said onlookers condemned the executions before security forces fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. The opposition group also said security personnel had been deployed on rooftops and surrounding streets.
Iranian state media also reported the public executions, Reuters said, with Iran's semi-official news agency Mehr saying they were carried out in Alikhani Square "in the presence of a group of people."
Who Is Ahmad Vahidi? Iran's New Irgc Chief Tied To Global Attacks And 'Death To America' Ideology
#group
Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amirhossein Safari Hosseinabadi were hanged Tuesday in Isfahan's Shahid Alikhani Square — where authorities alleged they committed offenses connected to the Jan. 8 protests, according to the NCRI and Iranian state media.
The NCRI said onlookers condemned the executions before security forces fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. The opposition group also said security personnel had been deployed on rooftops and surrounding streets.
Iranian state media also reported the public executions, Reuters said, with Iran's semi-official news agency Mehr saying they were carried out in Alikhani Square "in the presence of a group of people."
Who Is Ahmad Vahidi? Iran's New Irgc Chief Tied To Global Attacks And 'Death To America' Ideology
#group
24 days ago
Princess Diana wore an elegant ivory gown made by Elizabeth and David Emanuel for her wedding to Prince Charles 45 years ago
The designers created a secret backup dress to keep the original gown's design a surprise before the wedding
Diana's 25-foot train broke records as the longest in royal wedding history
Princess Diana's wedding dress marked one of her first major statements as a royal fashion icon.
On July 29, 1981, the then 20-year-old married the future King Charles at London's St. Paul's Cathedral, in front of 3,500 guests and hundreds of thousands of people watching from the streets.
#charles
The designers created a secret backup dress to keep the original gown's design a surprise before the wedding
Diana's 25-foot train broke records as the longest in royal wedding history
Princess Diana's wedding dress marked one of her first major statements as a royal fashion icon.
On July 29, 1981, the then 20-year-old married the future King Charles at London's St. Paul's Cathedral, in front of 3,500 guests and hundreds of thousands of people watching from the streets.
#charles
24 days ago
Lady Diana Spencer and then-Prince (now King) Charles' 1981 wedding was nothing short of a spectacle. One that, even today, remains among the most talked-about weddings of all time.
The pair first met in 1977, when she was 16 and he was 29. In 1980, the Prince of Wales began courting the nursery school ****** istant, and by February 1981, Charles had proposed and the two were headed down the aisle.
Princess Diana and Prince Charles wed in an extravagant ceremony held at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on July 29, 1981. With Diana being the first British woman to marry an heir to the throne in 300 years, the palace spared no expense, declaring the special day a public holiday and doling out a jaw-dropping $48 million, according to Smithsonian magazine.
About 3,500 people attended the ceremony, while more than 600,000 people lined the streets and 7.5 million more tuned in at home to watch the nuptials.
The pair welcomed sons William and Harry in 1982 and 1984, but the former Prince and Princess of Wales' marriage was famously tumultuous. In his authorized biography, The Prince of Wales, published in 1994, Charles confirmed he began his affair with former flame Camilla Parker Bowles in 1986. Ex-army Major James Hewitt also claimed to have begun an affair with Diana around this time, which he said lasted for the next five years.
#charles
The pair first met in 1977, when she was 16 and he was 29. In 1980, the Prince of Wales began courting the nursery school ****** istant, and by February 1981, Charles had proposed and the two were headed down the aisle.
Princess Diana and Prince Charles wed in an extravagant ceremony held at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on July 29, 1981. With Diana being the first British woman to marry an heir to the throne in 300 years, the palace spared no expense, declaring the special day a public holiday and doling out a jaw-dropping $48 million, according to Smithsonian magazine.
About 3,500 people attended the ceremony, while more than 600,000 people lined the streets and 7.5 million more tuned in at home to watch the nuptials.
The pair welcomed sons William and Harry in 1982 and 1984, but the former Prince and Princess of Wales' marriage was famously tumultuous. In his authorized biography, The Prince of Wales, published in 1994, Charles confirmed he began his affair with former flame Camilla Parker Bowles in 1986. Ex-army Major James Hewitt also claimed to have begun an affair with Diana around this time, which he said lasted for the next five years.
#charles
30 days ago
HETAUDA, Nepal (AP) — She paces the side of the darkened highway in central Nepal, just enough light from the trucks roaring past to illuminate her painted face to the men rolling in on rickshaws and motorbikes. She knows that every stranger who pays for her body could end her life. But she also knows their money is the only thing preventing her death.
This spot, littered in condom wrappers and fringed by jungle, is familiar to her. Rubi Lama once came here not as a **** worker, but as an aid worker who helped **** workers.
For nine years, Lama — who is transgender — had devoted her life to conducting HIV outreach in Nepal's marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ+ **** workers who wait by this highway each night. But after the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, Lama and more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide found themselves out of a job.
Much has been written about the devastating impacts the U.S. foreign aid cuts have had on the millions of people the funding once helped. Far less is known about the impacts on the helpers themselves.
In impoverished Nepal, where a conservative culture leaves openly transgender people with few legal job options, the impact on aid workers' lives was particularly crushing. Starving and scared, Lama and around 100 other LGBTQ+ aid workers left jobless by the funding cuts have turned to **** work to survive, walking the streets alongside the very people they once fought so hard to help.
#nepal #once
This spot, littered in condom wrappers and fringed by jungle, is familiar to her. Rubi Lama once came here not as a **** worker, but as an aid worker who helped **** workers.
For nine years, Lama — who is transgender — had devoted her life to conducting HIV outreach in Nepal's marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ+ **** workers who wait by this highway each night. But after the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, Lama and more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide found themselves out of a job.
Much has been written about the devastating impacts the U.S. foreign aid cuts have had on the millions of people the funding once helped. Far less is known about the impacts on the helpers themselves.
In impoverished Nepal, where a conservative culture leaves openly transgender people with few legal job options, the impact on aid workers' lives was particularly crushing. Starving and scared, Lama and around 100 other LGBTQ+ aid workers left jobless by the funding cuts have turned to **** work to survive, walking the streets alongside the very people they once fought so hard to help.
#nepal #once
30 days ago
Johnny Depp had a series of memorable interactions with a clutch of Johnny Depp character cosplayers at Comic-Con 2026.
The controversial actor appeared on the streets of San Diego dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge to promote his new film, Ebenezer.
"How do you go to the WC? The toilet!" he asked an Edward Scissorhands cosplayer, before taunting a Jack Sparrow cosplayer with candy from the staff of a Willy Wonka cosplayer.
Do you want to know more about Johnny Depp's bathroom habits? Johnny Depp does.
The controversial actor surprised Comic-Con 2026 attendees as they roamed the streets of downtown San Diego on Thursday, en route to all the buzzy panels, screenings, Q&As, and activations. To promote his forthcoming film Ebenezer, a fresh take on Charles ***** ens' beloved A Christmas Carol character, Ebenezer Scrooge, Depp stepped out in full Victorian regalia beneath a shower of fake snow for some impromptu fan interactions.
#scrooge #interactions #character
The controversial actor appeared on the streets of San Diego dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge to promote his new film, Ebenezer.
"How do you go to the WC? The toilet!" he asked an Edward Scissorhands cosplayer, before taunting a Jack Sparrow cosplayer with candy from the staff of a Willy Wonka cosplayer.
Do you want to know more about Johnny Depp's bathroom habits? Johnny Depp does.
The controversial actor surprised Comic-Con 2026 attendees as they roamed the streets of downtown San Diego on Thursday, en route to all the buzzy panels, screenings, Q&As, and activations. To promote his forthcoming film Ebenezer, a fresh take on Charles ***** ens' beloved A Christmas Carol character, Ebenezer Scrooge, Depp stepped out in full Victorian regalia beneath a shower of fake snow for some impromptu fan interactions.
#scrooge #interactions #character
1 month ago
Islington seems, on the surface, a family-friendly area. Parents push buggies through quiet leafy side streets of this popular neighbourhood that is also within easy reach of central London.
But this north London borough has one of the lowest fertility rates in the country and mothers are older on average here than in most other parts of the capital.
Islington is a snapshot of a trend also playing out not only in inner London but also other parts of the world.
The situation has been described by the London **** embly as an "existential challenge" for the city as a whole, so what are the reasons behind this and what can be done about it?
Keen to find out more about family life in Islington, I joined a Zip-Zap baby music class to speak to parents.
#london #islington #parents
But this north London borough has one of the lowest fertility rates in the country and mothers are older on average here than in most other parts of the capital.
Islington is a snapshot of a trend also playing out not only in inner London but also other parts of the world.
The situation has been described by the London **** embly as an "existential challenge" for the city as a whole, so what are the reasons behind this and what can be done about it?
Keen to find out more about family life in Islington, I joined a Zip-Zap baby music class to speak to parents.
#london #islington #parents
1 month ago
The 2026 World Cup saw records broken in viewership and attendance as football fans from across the globe descended on the United States, Canada and Mexico for 104 matches. Spain won its second men's World Cup after a summer that featured countless storylines. A quick glance in the streets of social media at any given moment of the tournament saw new fans asking "Which Premier League team should I support?"
Not La Liga. Not Serie A. Not Liga MX. Not MLS.
There's a reason that the Premier League, or the Prem, is the one that people want to be a part of. There were 182 EPL players in the World Cup, making it the league with the most players in the competition. It is the most-watched soccer league in the world, being broadcast to 189 countries in 1.2 billion homes, the organization reports.
To capitalize on the hype surrounding soccer, or as many in the U.S. are now calling it, football, the Premier League will host an activation called "Coast to Coast" on opening weekend of the 2026-2027 season from Friday, Aug. 21 to Monday, Aug. 24. There will be free watch parties across the United States in partnership with NBC with opportunities to engage with each club. The EPL has done other pop-ups and fan fests across the pond before, such as Premier League Mornings Live and the MLS All-Star Game has been played against various clubs. But this is the first time that all 20 clubs will be highlighted.
"We think now is an opportunity to be able to say, 'Hey, if you enjoyed (the World Cup), come and watch the best of the best competing every week in our league and the biggest clubs in the world," Akash Jain, Premier League U.S. Managing Director, told USA TODAY Sports.
#league #World #states
Not La Liga. Not Serie A. Not Liga MX. Not MLS.
There's a reason that the Premier League, or the Prem, is the one that people want to be a part of. There were 182 EPL players in the World Cup, making it the league with the most players in the competition. It is the most-watched soccer league in the world, being broadcast to 189 countries in 1.2 billion homes, the organization reports.
To capitalize on the hype surrounding soccer, or as many in the U.S. are now calling it, football, the Premier League will host an activation called "Coast to Coast" on opening weekend of the 2026-2027 season from Friday, Aug. 21 to Monday, Aug. 24. There will be free watch parties across the United States in partnership with NBC with opportunities to engage with each club. The EPL has done other pop-ups and fan fests across the pond before, such as Premier League Mornings Live and the MLS All-Star Game has been played against various clubs. But this is the first time that all 20 clubs will be highlighted.
"We think now is an opportunity to be able to say, 'Hey, if you enjoyed (the World Cup), come and watch the best of the best competing every week in our league and the biggest clubs in the world," Akash Jain, Premier League U.S. Managing Director, told USA TODAY Sports.
#league #World #states
