The Farr Side: Reminiscing with the Little River Band “Reminiscing” and “Lady” came next and changed everything for LRB. The songs became big global hits and the band’s fame and notoriety escalated to new heights. “Reminiscing” peaked at No. 3 on the ... 05/15/2024 - 10:13 pm | View Link
Detroit vs. L.A.! The Knock-Down, Drag-Out, Incredibly Dumb Corvette Z06 Scavenger Hunt TheChevrolet Corvette Z06was our 2023 Performance Vehicle of the Year. After accepting the award, we asked Chevy to let us borrow one for a couple months. Here's one of the things we did with it. 05/15/2024 - 1:41 pm | View Link
Oceanside, California, culture embraces sun, sand and surf Surfers are a fixture in Oceanside, a classic small beach locale, noted for its long pier, challenging waves and laid-back lifestyle. 05/14/2024 - 10:05 pm | View Link
A Beatle is coming to the to Las Colonias Amphitheater One of The Beatles is coming to Grand Junction. Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park. Ticket presale will begin at 10 a.m. 05/14/2024 - 7:15 pm | View Link
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For the last decade, with the support of our partners at Rolex, TIME has made a study of emerging leadership in all its many forms—not just statesmanship and intellectual achievement, but also cultural prominence and athletic triumph. The latest class of Next Generation Leaders, spanning eight countries and six continents, is no exception to that tradition of variety.
And yet amid such rich diversity, this cohort finds commonality in the way their leadership is expressed.
Warning: This post contains spoilers for the first four episodes of Bridgerton Season 3
Bridgerton, the popular Netflix period drama series, is based on a book series by Julia Quinn, in which the eight Bridgerton siblings find their love matches in Regency-era England.
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There are major differences between the show and books.
Last year, an internet shutdown in the state of Manipur, India, lasted a staggering 212 days when the state government issued 44 consecutive orders to switch off access across all broadband and mobile networks. The shutdown affected a population of 3.2 million, and made it more difficult to document rampant atrocities committed against minorities during bloody violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo tribes, which included murder, rape, arson, and other gender-based violence, says Access Now, a digital rights watchdog that publishes an annual report on internet shutdowns around the world.
THE HAGUE — Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders and three other party leaders agreed on a coalition deal early Thursday that veers the Netherlands toward the hard right, capping a half year of tumultuous negotiations that still left it unclear who will become prime minister.
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The “Hope, courage and pride” agreement introduces strict measures on asylum seekers, scraps family reunification for refugees and seeks to reduce the number of international students studying in the country.
“Deport people without a valid residence permit as much as possible, even forcibly,” the 26-page document says.
Wilders cried victory on what he called “a historic day,” claiming he had made sure the three other coalition parties, including the one of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte, had accepted the core of his program.
“The strictest asylum policy ever,” Wilders exulted.
Bridgerton is back, with its first new episodes in more than two years. Which means, of course, that it is finally debutante season in Regency Mayfair again. Young noblewomen will vie for the coveted title of Queen Charlotte’s (Golda Rosheuvel) hand-picked diamond—and eligible men will, in turn, compete for the heart of that sparkling specimen.
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023 on Wednesday, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned citing her mental health.
Gankiewicz, a model who leads a female empowerment nonprofit, will hold the title until August—the remainder of the pagaent’s term, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported.
“I am ready to make a positive impact with this organization that I hold dear to my heart,” said Gankiewicz, of Maui, during a ceremony at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.
As the first runner-up, Gankiewicz was announced as the replacement for former Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt, who stepped aside May 6.