Next week will mark the 10-year anniversary of the phone call that changed the course of Conor Thomas’s career. Aged only 17, he had just made his full debut for Coventry City when his agent rang with some unexpected news and a simple instruction. “He told me to pack my […]
Day: January 23, 2021
Officials across Southern California are opening more sites to administer coronavirus vaccine. But there are concerns that the shortage in vaccine doses could worsen before it gets better. Authorities have said the biggest problem right now is getting enough vaccine to meet demand. At current rates, it could be June […]
While the political world has been tumultuous lately, one takeaway stands out among the chaos. More and more, we see the importance of the role grassroots organizers and movers play in shaping our nation’s democracy and motivating our communities. We’ve seen the power of the people unfold for the better […]
Many victims do not speak out, Ms. Sakellaropoulou said on Monday after meeting Ms. Bekatorou, “because they know that in the best-case scenario they will face pity or mistrust and in the worst case contempt, derision, even social stigma.” While incidents are rarely reported, studies suggest that sexual harassment in […]
From his baronial boardroom in Pune, Adar Poonawalla can look out upon the perfectly manicured turf of India’s biggest stud farm. Over the years, the family’s racehorses have won the Indian Derby 10 times. These days, however, the thoroughbreds gambolling across the paddock beneath his window may be the last […]
The Greenville City Council is set to restore $6.5 million to its current budget in February thanks to better than expected tax revenues. The city can fund employee pay raises, hire new staff and fund operational expenses such as purchasing additional vehicles, Assistant City Manager Michael Cowin said. Cowin updated […]
Well, there are changes, but not nearly so bad as most people believe. Yes, there are memory slips but although forgetting the name of someone you met 10 years ago, or yesterday, or where you put the phone or the car keys, is annoying, they are not the signs of […]
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When picturing a top level view of social media, what comes to your mind’s eye? Most of us consider the advancement of Facebook or Instagram in a generally negative light; something undeniably addictive that further divides the country or a medium to ignite negativity. But there’s a whole different side […]
© Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. As the saying goes, “Everyone makes mistakes.” This pervades many aspects of life, but it’s especially applicable to […]
MENTOR, Ohio — Are you looking for a little fun and adventure? Something to spice up your life in these challenging times? Mentor Public Library is offering you the chance to take a risk on a blind date. Not with a human being. With a book. The new program is […]
An impending Center for Disease Control and Prevention policy mandating a negative Covid-19 test for Americans returning to the United States is sending foreign governments, tourism agencies, and resort properties scrambling to arrange necessary resources. Announced Jan. 12, and taking effect Jan. 26, the CDCs expansion of testing requirements shocked […]
Super Bowl LV will allow 22,000 fans at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., and 7,500 vaccinated health care workers are among the total approved by state health officials. The NFL expressed an interest in bringing health care workers to the game last month and combined that mission with the […]
TODAY A free COVID-19 testing event will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. today at the Clyburn Center for Primary Care, 1000 Clyburn Place. Pre-registration is recommended but not mandatory. For more information or to pre-register, visit ruralhs.org. An Introduction to Beekeeping course will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today […]
It might seem challenging to get out and see our beautiful city on a budget, but if you’re looking to explore downtown Houston on the cheap, have no fear: There are a myriad of affordable activities available in and around downtown. From multiple museums and green spaces like Discovery Green […]
© India Today Group MindRush 2021: How companies ‘rebuilt’ businesses amid Covid-19 crisis Lockdown hit some industries very badly. While some companies gained, some were hit severely. Some saw demand rising soon after the lockdown in March 2020 and taper off later. So to see how different industries fared amid […]
PHILADELPHIA – The sounds of construction waged on Thursday as Joe Billhimer stood just inside the 10th Street entrance of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Through the doors, less than a block away, sat Citizens Bank Park — home of the Philadelphia Phillies. “This entrance will facilitate a lot of […]
The annual Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament returns this year after a one-year hiatus, and has been pushed back to April. Canceled in 2020 due to the rising threat of the novel coronavirus at the time, the tournament returns for the 27th year, but on April 17. This new date […]
Refinery 29 UK Money Diary: A 26-Year-Old In Political Comms In Belfast On 27k Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking a cross-section of women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period – and […]
Pro surfer Jamie Mitchell will be welcoming affluent guests in Indonesia Last year, working out changed forever. As the pandemic swept in, gyms shuttered, personal trainers went virtual and working out from home became the norm. Fitness fanatics snapped up Peloton bikes, Echelon rowers and treadmills and dug out Endless […]
Even while posted at the US Capitol, many troops have been seen sleeping on the floor President Joe Biden has apologised after some members of the National Guard stationed at the US Capitol were pictured sleeping in a car park. More than 25,000 troops were deployed to Washington DC for […]
The UK variant of coronavirus may be up to 30 per cent more deadly, Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance has warned. “There is evidence that there is an increased risk for people who have the new variant, compared to the old variant,” Sir Patrick told a No10 press conference. Sir […]