In the last two decades that Chris Gethard has performed stand-up comedy, he’s never performed in as many fields and parking lots as he has in the past few weeks. “I was in Fairfield, Connecticut, last night performing in a field behind a hotel,” says Gethard over the phone. “The night before that I was in Royersford, […]
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A blazing sun silhouettes power lines in North Long Beach ahead of the Labor Day weekend’s historic heat wave. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) An epic Southern California heat wave crested Sunday with numerous all-time high temperature records set, including a 121-degree reading in Woodland Hills that marked a […]
A blazing sun silhouettes power lines in North Long Beach ahead of this Labor Day weekend’s historic heatwave. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times) An epic Southern California heat wave crested Sunday with numerous all-time high temperature records set, including a 121-degree reading in Woodland Hills that marked a historic milestone for […]
Trade shows are going digital and Joor is advancing the trend by hosting 11 upcoming events this year, after conducting four since June alone. “Joor Passport is changing the fashion event space for good,” said Kristin Savilia, chief executive officer of Joor, a digital business-to-business wholesale marketplace. “We still believe […]
By Aram Roston WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a claim likely to intensify the controversy surrounding one of the most influential figures in the American Christian conservative movement, a business partner of Jerry Falwell Jr has come forward to say he had a years-long sexual relationship involving Falwell’s wife and the […]
With less than 20 hours before the polls open, state and town officials were making the final push Monday morning to ensure that the presidential primaries run smoothly. After confusion over whether the state or town would be sending out last-minute absentee ballots, many voters received their ballots late and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Weather forecasters warned about the potential impact of Tropical Storm Isaias in New Jersey. And on Wednesday – a day after the storm’s heavy winds tore down trees and power lines across Essex County – many local residents are still reeling from its aftereffects. Here are […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Weather forecasters warned about the potential impact of Tropical Storm Isaias in New Jersey. And on Wednesday – a day after the storm’s heavy winds tore down trees and power lines across Essex County – many local residents are still reeling from its aftereffects. Here are […]
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Have the need for speed? Six Flags Great Adventure is hosting Coaster Power Hours — a new special event that offers exclusive ride time on up to 12 roller coasters this spring. The programming — held select Thursday and Friday evenings — will celebrate the Jackson, […]
Mar. 30—A former power plant on the Great Miami River will be transformed from a “brown field into a jobs field,” the business director of Frontier Industrial said Tuesday. In January, Frontier bought the former 365-megawatt O.H. Hutchings generation station property with about 200 acres off the river in Miamisburg […]
“Great ideas are kind of cooking for what’s going to go on down there,” Miamisburg Mayor Michelle Collins said. Ford said Frontier buys decommissioned industrial plants and sites, and the company been doing that for nearly 20 years. “This type of property is squarely in our wheelhouse,” he said. He […]
Now that the dust has settled, it seems obvious Zack Snyder’s Justice League has emerged victorious in the battle of the Justice Leagues. If online buzz and professional reviews (including ours) are anything to go by, the general consensus appears to be that Snyder’s newly released cut is a vast […]
Denton is a midsize Texas city north of Dallas. This week, it became a microcosm of the cascading crises that has beset the state: electricity blackouts, natural-gas shortages and water problems. Denton and other parts of Texas are experiencing their third straight day of blackouts as a deep freeze created […]
More than 200,000 energy customers in Texas are still without power, after millions endured outages earlier this week as the state was hit by a winter storm and freezing temperatures. Power Outage US reports that approximately 211,000 customers in Texas are now without power, with most outages impacting major companies […]
Public outrage has mounted in recent days as officials in Texas have sought to deflect blame for the state’s lack of preparedness for the storms — and Cruz, a prominent Republican figure widely seen as a potential 2024 presidential contender, immediately became an object of scorn for Texans already incensed […]
“Even a soul submerged in sleep is hard at work, and helps make something of the world,” wrote the Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. It is an adage that came to mind this week when it was reported that Boris Johnson wakes each day for a 6am run around Buckingham Palace’s […]
After having announced her decision to step away from the broadcast to pursue other ventures, popular LEC caster Froskurinn spoke with Dot Esports’ Meg Kay to discuss how she’d want to be remembered by League of Legends fans, and how the “power of friendship” helped make the league’s on-air team […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics has died after a long illness. Adelson died at 87 from complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin’s […]
PUBG Mobile update 1.2 has finally arrived on Android and iOS, which means Season 17 is just a few days away. The highlights of this patch include new Runic Power gameplay mechanics, big buffs for the Kar and M24 and the introduction of the FAMAS. Check out the full details […]
It takes quiet reflection and a little time to complete these forms. As I wrote my instructions for making health decisions, I wanted to offer guidance for the situations I might not imagine now. I thought the best way to do that was to include my thoughts about what I […]
The arrival of a coronavirus vaccine has the U.S. travel industry preparing for a rebound in demand following a historically terrible year. After months of deep discounts — with hotels offering lavish perks and airlines dangling fares such as $21 from New York to Florida — prices are set to […]
In a year that has highlighted the basic need for human connection, Gamers Outreach, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based out of Michigan, is using the power of play to help bring hospitalized children together this holiday season. Founded in 2008 by Zach Wigal, Gamers Outreach is a charity that helps […]