Five weeks of action in the second annual Hoopsfix Pro-Am will begin on Sunday at Brixton Rec, South London for the first time. Sponsored by Contested.com and Stance Socks, the women’s competition once against sees Ruby, Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire face off, while in the men’s, the eight teams are as follows: Pool AGlacier Boys … [Read more…]
With top-rated US tourist destinations like Walt Disney World in Orlando and Everglades National Park, Florida records millions of local and international tourists annually. But there’s more to the Sunshine State than just these spots, as this recreational haven is home to some of the best beaches in the US, making it one of the … [Read more…]
The royal family stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at Trooping the Colour. (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images) King Charles took center stage at his first Trooping the Colour parade on Saturday. The streets were lined with crowds hoping to catch a glance at the royal family, while over 1400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 … [Read more…]
Head’s up — Father’s Day is tomorrow. It’s a day to thank the special men in our lives for all they do. Sure, they offer support, guidance and wisdom, but they also keep us laughing (or groaning) with corny dad jokes. Want to give the father in your life the ultimate gift? Beat him at … [Read more…]
by Kevin Schofield This weekend’s read is a pair of reports from the Trust for Public Land related to city parks. The first is its annual “ParkScore” ranking of 100 cities’ park systems; the second looks at the impact of parks on public health and proposes that we change the way we build and manage … [Read more…]
2023 isn’t just a good year to be a Sonic fan, it’s a fantastic year to be an Amy fan. She’s spent years on the sidelines, not being playable in a platformer since Sonic ’06 more than 15 years ago. However, her luck is turning around this year, as she’ll be playable in not one, … [Read more…]
The Princess of Wales picked an all-green outfit for Charles’s first Trooping the Colour parade as King, subtly paying tribute to Diana’s legacy. The “official” birthday celebrations of Britain’s new king have just concluded, after the royal family enjoyed a military flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The proceedings began around 10:30am on Saturday … [Read more…]
The Princess of Wales picked an all-green outfit for Charles’s first Trooping the Colour parade as King, subtly paying tribute to Diana’s legacy. The “official” birthday celebrations of Britain’s new king have just concluded, after the royal family enjoyed a military flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The proceedings began around 10:30am on Saturday … [Read more…]
(In First Look, we visit a new restaurant or bar in Central New York to give readers an idea of what to expect. If you know of a new place, email me at [email protected] or call/text me at 315-382-1984. If I take your suggestion, I just might buy you a meal.) **** Syracuse, N.Y. — … [Read more…]
South_agency/E+ via Getty Images Remember early in the Fed’s tightening cycle, when Chair Powell would invoke the legacy of Paul Volcker? And there were press conferences where “financial conditions” were a focal point – referenced about a dozen times. Wednesday’s meeting was good for a couple. In their quarterly Summary of Economic Projections (“dot plot”) … [Read more…]