Twenty-twenty – and how liberating it is to consign it to past tense – was the year we mobilised to meet the greatest peacetime challenge of our lives. Once we emerge from that immediate response, it will be time for us to be big and bold in plotting Britain and […]
Day: January 4, 2021
In early December, just as the third wave of the coronavirus was gaining steam across the United States, comedian Michael Rapaport took to Instagram to make a simple, characteristically expletive-laden plea to his followers: If you get COVID-19, post about your symptoms. “Anybody with a platform, I am begging you, […]
Conway and North Myrtle Beach have canceled some group activities in response to the severe spike of coronavirus cases seen in Horry County over the past month. North Myrtle Beach canceled its youth basketball practices and games until at least Jan. 19, according to an alert from the city. Conway’s […]
Whether you’re taking on miles of moorland track or pulse-quickening inclines, here are the best bikes on the market (iStock) If you’re new to mountain biking then deciding on your first “serious” trail bike is hugely important – because if it isn’t set up to impart confidence, while still satisfying […]
Ashley Graff had some pre-wedding jitters Monday, but they had nothing to do with finally tying the knot after an 11-year engagement. Her concern was about the wedding guests — most of whom she’d probably never met. “Well, I didn’t expect to win, I guess,” said Graff, 36. “I didn’t […]
WEST SAND LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – After a challenging year for most, Capital Region kids with disabilities have something new to cheer about. According to STRIDE Adaptive Sports, a West Sand Lake-based nonprofit that provides sport and recreation opportunities for children with disabilities, Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family Foundation has made a […]
The Xbox One X is the most powerful game console on the market right now, and when it comes to multiplatform games, it’s my favorite. Yes, the Xbox Series X arrived last year, but it’s still hard to get your hands on and the existence of a new Xbox won’t help you […]
The Sacramento City Council is expected to take a first step Tuesday toward a citywide homeless siting plan that Mayor Darrell Steinberg says will make opening shelters in the capital city much easier. The idea is for the council to adopt a “master plan” — essentially a map marking public […]
AleksandarNakic / Getty Images If you’re struggling to either save for retirement or spend less during those years, you aren’t alone. A GOBankingRates survey found 46% of Americans have $0 in retirement savings and 64% have less than $10,000 saved. This problem will likely become even worse due to the […]
Forget rhubarb gin and #roseallday; come January, it seems like all the cool kids are sober. The New York Times has written before about “the new sobriety,” highlighting the waves of people ditching booze for the sake of their health – not because they have an issue with alcohol. More […]
Glow tubing begins around twilight (approximately 5 p.m.) from Thursday through Sunday, and tickets must be purchased in advance on Snow Trails’ website. Guests can purchase two-hour passes to go glow tubing. Two-hour tubing passes are $25 ($15 for ages 5 and under). Season passes are $150. The season will […]
Talk surrounding the British and Irish Lions’ upcoming tour of South Africa this weekend has been dominated by rumour, conjecture and worry. As it stands, the quadrennial trip will still be going ahead as planned in the summer, but the Lions confirmed on Saturday that they will be reviewing that […]
While the pandemic has slowed many Tri-Cities construction projects over the past year, it hasn’t stopped them. Here are 10 developments — from luxury apartments to new schools — set to open in 2021. 1. Park Place Apartments In what was coined Richland’s “pit” for many years, a luxury apartment […]
Washington – Their candidate may have lost the election, but President Donald Trump’s supporters have no intention of fading away. After spending weeks amplifying Trump’s unfounded claims that the November election was rigged against him, many of his loyal fans are eagerly awaiting his next ventures, including a potential presidential […]
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For example, there are people who hit the trail wearing flip-flops, with no backpack or water, he said, or cars that show up to busy trailheads at 11 a.m. on a weekend, hoping to find a place to park. While there are always people making those rookie mistakes, there were […]
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Americans just won a huge victory and took a giant step toward being able to know and control their health-care costs and spending. The triumph came as a federal appeals court unanimously upheld a game-changing rule that compels hospitals to show their real and previously hidden prices in a way […]
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A Belmont Junior Girl Scout troop has installed a rock garden at Twin Pines Park in Belmont to spread kindness in the local community dealing with isolation during COVID-19 this year. Each rock in the garden has messages of hope and kindness painted by Troop 62457, consisting of fourth […]
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A fresh session of the Minnesota Legislature kicks off Tuesday with some new faces but the same power structure and a now familiar pressing item atop the agenda: How to respond to a health pandemic that has cost thousands of lives and knocked the economy off-kilter. November’s election left Democrats […]